Kaltura Capture is a desktop application that is installed on all managed Syracuse University computers. It's used to create, edit, and share media created for presentations and lectures.
To access Kaltura Capture make sure to go to
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If this is your first time opening Kaltura it will prompt you to start Kaltura from the website. |
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your NetID credentials in the top right-hand corner. Once logged in, click on "ADD NEW" and then "Kaltura Capture" as shown in the following image: |
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If the application is already installed on your computer OR you have opened the program in the past, open Kaltura by either searching for it in |
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the Windows search bar at the bottom left of your |
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Start menu and scrolling until you find the Kaltura program. |
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Next, if the following image does not pop up on your screen, click "New recording" to prepare for your session. Note: This does not start the recording, ; it will open the following window to allow you to prepare to start your new session.
This toolbar allows you to prepare your session under three main tabs–screentabs: screen, camera, and audio.
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When under Under the "Screen" tab–the tab, selecting the "Full Screen" option selected allows your the session to capture your entire screen. This means anyone who will be watching the video will see the entire screen and what you are doing, even if you switch to a different application (Ex. using PowerPoint and then opening a Word document). If you select "Select Area" instead of "Full Screen", you will see the following appear: |
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When under Under the "Camera" tab–you tab, you can choose which camera to use for your session, if you have more than one available. |
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When under Under the "Audio" tab–you tab, you can choose which microphone to use for your session, if you have more than one available. |
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At any point if you would like to stop recording you screen, camera, or audio–you audio, you can click on the blue icon of the option you would like to turn off. |
Recording Your Session
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Once you are ready to start recording your session, press the red button to begin recording: |
After you stop the recording of your session you will see the following page appear: 
This is where you will change the name of your session to the title you would like, add a description of the session, or add any tags to the video that you have created.
Once all the information is filled out to your liking–you liking, you will have the option to "Save" or "Save & Upload".
Note: when clicking "Save" you are saving the session you recorded to the current computer you are using, and you can upload the video at a later date. If you choose to "Save & Upload" you will save the video but immediately start to upload it to your online Kaltura account at video.syr.edu.
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If you save your session without uploading, you will see the following screen: |
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Once you want to To upload your video session you have created , open the Kaltura application again on your computer and click "Upload" on the session you would like to upload to your accountrelevant session: |
Additional Information
For more information about starting to use Kaltura, please watch the video at Kaltura Walkthrough.For more information about different features in Kaltura, please visit: (insert other Kaltura Pages)
- Kaltura MediaSpace (video.syr.edu) (ITS Link)
- Kaltura User Guide
- Downloading videos from your Kaltura account
- Sharing a video from your Kaltura account as an unlisted link