VStream - about the software.
This page provides guidance about the software used as the VStream service. We cover what the software is, how to get the software loaded onto your computer, which type of software to use for what function, and details about keeping your software up to date.
System updates:
Panopto migration outage
The Panopto Migration outage is now complete and our new server is up and running.
The new server address is Vstream.au.panopto.com but please continue to access VStream via a Blackboard course where applicable.
To load your offline recordings into your course folder
If you created content offline and now whist to upload it to your course file you can either:
Once you have updated open the Panopto application:
– i.e., this will mean during this period all users will only be able to view existing content, no new content can be created/uploaded, no new scheduled recordings can be set up, and any scheduled recordings in this period will be cancelled.
All content, existing schedules and links to Blackboard will be transferred to the new servers for you.
Once the maintenance is complete there will be no change to how you use the system.
If you use the Panopto Desktop Recorder to create recordings and have downloaded the software onto your personal computer at work or home, you will need to update the software:
If you have any questions or concerns about this, please contact: ITS-ServiceDesk@vuw.ac.nz
The Panopto Migration outage is now complete and our new server is up and running.
The new server address is Vstream.au.panopto.com but please continue to access VStream via a Blackboard course where applicable.
To load your offline recordings into your course folder
If you created content offline and now whist to upload it to your course file you can either:
- Go to Blackboard course VStream Video Link
- click on Green create button at top.
- select Upload Media
- Find media file from your computer files and select.
Once you have updated open the Panopto application:
- go to Manage Recordings
- Find the recording you want to upload from the list
- click upload to server
- make sure the correct course folder is selected and an appropriate name of recordings is added.
- click upload.
– i.e., this will mean during this period all users will only be able to view existing content, no new content can be created/uploaded, no new scheduled recordings can be set up, and any scheduled recordings in this period will be cancelled.
All content, existing schedules and links to Blackboard will be transferred to the new servers for you.
Once the maintenance is complete there will be no change to how you use the system.
If you use the Panopto Desktop Recorder to create recordings and have downloaded the software onto your personal computer at work or home, you will need to update the software:
- All networked staff desktop computers will be automatically updated.
- On a work laptop go to the software centre and download PANOPTO RECORDER
- On any Mac, personal device or home computer refer to the (see Downloading Software below) for information on how to update your software.
If you have any questions or concerns about this, please contact: ITS-ServiceDesk@vuw.ac.nz
VStream software
The VStream (or Victoria Streaming) service is run using software called Panopto. It is a video management, streaming and recording system which is connected into our Learning Management systems.
Types of software.
There are four types of Panopto Software which we use as part of our license:
1. The Remote Recorder - this software is loaded onto all teaching space machines across all our campuses. It allows you to record your teaching session. The recordings can be scheduled to start and stop automatically, or you can start a recording 'ad-hoc' on entering the room and manually stop it at any point. The remote recorder is by default in most rooms set up to record the audio from microphones and the screen capture. Only some rooms have a video camera also set up to record.
2. The Desktop Application - this software can be downloaded onto any computer (PC or Mac - as there are versions available for both) including work networked desktop computers, work personal computers (e.g. laptops) or any computer at home. This software is best for pre-recording content and can be manually configured by you to include multiple inputs such as: audio from microphones, screen capture, and any video cameras connected.
3. The Panopto Capture - this tool is not actually software but rather a web based version that can record on any device running the browser that has at least a microphone attached. The setup is done manually by specifying what you want to include in the recording for audio, screen and video feed available to the computer/device you are on.
4. The Mobile App - allows you to view video, record and manage video direct from your mobile device.
Google Play: (search for Panopto)
Apple iOS: (search for Panopto)
There are four types of Panopto Software which we use as part of our license:
1. The Remote Recorder - this software is loaded onto all teaching space machines across all our campuses. It allows you to record your teaching session. The recordings can be scheduled to start and stop automatically, or you can start a recording 'ad-hoc' on entering the room and manually stop it at any point. The remote recorder is by default in most rooms set up to record the audio from microphones and the screen capture. Only some rooms have a video camera also set up to record.
2. The Desktop Application - this software can be downloaded onto any computer (PC or Mac - as there are versions available for both) including work networked desktop computers, work personal computers (e.g. laptops) or any computer at home. This software is best for pre-recording content and can be manually configured by you to include multiple inputs such as: audio from microphones, screen capture, and any video cameras connected.
3. The Panopto Capture - this tool is not actually software but rather a web based version that can record on any device running the browser that has at least a microphone attached. The setup is done manually by specifying what you want to include in the recording for audio, screen and video feed available to the computer/device you are on.
4. The Mobile App - allows you to view video, record and manage video direct from your mobile device.
Google Play: (search for Panopto)
Apple iOS: (search for Panopto)
Downloading and updating Desktop Recorder software
- For a networked work computer (Windows PC) go to your windows start button for all programs and find VUW software centre. Here you can select Panopto Recorder. This will download the latest version onto your machine. If you already have the software loaded it update to the latest version retaining all your settings and links to any recordings already made.
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