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Using MediaSpace Capture to create and upload videos involves several steps, from downloading the software to recording and uploading your content. Here’s a comprehensive step-by-step guide to using MediaSpace Capture:
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Step-by-Step Guide to Using MediaSpace Capture
Using MediaSpace Capture to create and upload videos involves several steps, from downloading the software to recording and uploading your content. Here’s a comprehensive step-by-step guide to using MediaSpace Capture:
Download and Install MediaSpace Capture
- Log in to MediaSpace MediaSpace:
- Download Kaltura Capture:
- In MediaSpace, click on + Add New and then select Kaltura Capture.
![Capture button within + Add New Menu](https://helpcenter.mines.edu/TDPortal/Images/Viewer?fileName=9dedc7f4-fbd5-4f8f-b392-a6739b229bd9.png&beidInt=299)
- Click the download link for your operating system (Windows or Mac) and follow the prompts to download and install MediaSpace Capture.
![Hownload for Windows or Mac](https://helpcenter.mines.edu/TDPortal/Images/Viewer?fileName=6d599bdb-693f-4712-a77d-add130078400.png&beidInt=299)
Launch MediaSpace Capture
- Open MediaSpace Capture:
- Once installed, go back into MediaSpace within your web browser.
- Click + Create followed by Capture. This will open the Kaltura Capture on your desktop.
![Capture button within + Add New Menu](https://helpcenter.mines.edu/TDPortal/Images/Viewer?fileName=9dedc7f4-fbd5-4f8f-b392-a6739b229bd9.png&beidInt=299)
Configure Your Recording
- Set Up Your Recording Preferences:
- The MediaSpace Capture interface will display options for recording your screen, camera, and audio.
![Capture Interface](https://helpcenter.mines.edu/TDPortal/Images/Viewer?fileName=a844019c-357f-4124-9b80-e8e6994964ee.png&beidInt=299)
- Screen Recording: Select which screen or area you want to record.
- Webcam: Choose your webcam if you wish to include a video of yourself.
- Audio: Select your microphone to capture audio. Ensure the correct microphone is chosen and the audio levels are adequate.
- Adjust Settings (Optional):
- Click on Manage, followed by the Settings icon (gear icon) to adjust video quality, audio, and other preferences.
![Manage settings button within Capture.](https://helpcenter.mines.edu/TDPortal/Images/Viewer?fileName=b102b127-1cad-417f-9f70-59ef39a34db5.png&beidInt=299)
![Video settings menu with Manage](https://helpcenter.mines.edu/TDPortal/Images/Viewer?fileName=c825c668-6dbd-4d27-a3d1-189543aefe1c.png&beidInt=299)
Record Your Video
- Start Recording:
- Click the red Record button to start recording. A countdown will begin before the recording starts.
![Record button within Capture](https://helpcenter.mines.edu/TDPortal/Images/Viewer?fileName=b2eca6e6-8e0b-49b0-87b1-3d6dae41d8d4.png&beidInt=299)
- Use the controls to pause, resume, or stop the recording as needed.
- During Recording:
- You can annotate the screen using the annotation (Pencil icon) tool provided by MediaSpace Capture. This is useful for highlighting important points during your presentation.
![Recording control interface](https://helpcenter.mines.edu/TDPortal/Images/Viewer?fileName=fd5e3e5a-4c7f-484d-8ced-6d0fadc97e4a.png&beidInt=299)
- Stop Recording:
- When you’re finished, click the stop button. You will be prompted to confirm that you want to stop the recording.
Save and Upload Your Recording
- Save Your Recording:
- After stopping the recording, a new window will appear where you can preview your video.
- Add a title, description, and tags to your video. This metadata helps organize and search for your video later.
![Video description options after you stop recording.](https://helpcenter.mines.edu/TDPortal/Images/Viewer?fileName=6ba31a6d-3076-4b64-986c-62ab20365d1b.png&beidInt=299)
- Save and Upload:
- Click Save & Upload to save the recording to your local computer and upload it to your MediaSpace media library.
- You will see a progress bar indicating the upload status.
Access and Manage Your Video
- Access Your Video:
- Once the upload is complete, you can access your video from your MediaSpace My Media library.
- Click on My Media from the main navigation menu to access your media library.
![My Media Navigation](https://helpcenter.mines.edu/TDPortal/Images/Viewer?fileName=7657e89c-3dc7-495a-a8bd-3d4086f6b117.png&beidInt=299)
- Edit and Manage:
- You can edit the video, change metadata, add captions, and manage sharing settings as needed.
![Edit icon within My Media in MediaSpace](https://helpcenter.mines.edu/TDPortal/Images/Viewer?fileName=560b1daa-34d6-41a5-b825-254d79f62cb5.png&beidInt=299)
Tips
- Check Your Equipment: Ensure your camera and microphone are working correctly before starting your recording.
- Background and Lighting: Choose a quiet location with good lighting to improve the quality of your video.
- Practice: Do a test recording to familiarize yourself with the process and adjust any settings as needed.