Getting Started for the 25/26 Academic Year Semester 1

First time using Panopto this year? Please read on...

If this is your first time using Panopto to record your lectures or the first time for this new academic year, we would advise using Panopto for Windows via Canvas. Details on how to do this can be found here

If you prefer to use the Panopto Desktop Client (which can be launched via the icon located on all of the Lecture Theatre / Seminar Room pc's) and your 25/26 course folder hasn't yet been created, you will need to complete the steps below to be able to select it from drop down menu in the recorder.

Here is the simplest way to do this -

1. Log into Canvas - https://canvas.liverpool.ac.uk

2. Select your Course

3. Select Panopto Recordings from the left hand menu

4. Select the +Create button as shown below

Plus Create button

5. Next choose the Panopto for Windows option. This will open the Desktop Client and also create your course folder within Panopto simultaneously

Panopto for Windows option

6. When the Desktop Client is launched you will be able to see your Canvas course in the Folder field, this is where the recording will be saved

Panopto Desktop Client

N.B. If when you launch Panopto, you are only able to see the Offline Recording option in the Folder field, select Sign Out (under your username top right handside) and sign back in. You should now be able to see a list of the courses that you are enrolled on in Canvas.

Using the new Preferred Settings feature in Lecture Theatres and Seminar Rooms

The following article details how to use the new Preferred settings feature when recording using the Panopto Desktop Client (Panopto for Windows).

Embedding Recordings

If you teach on multiple modules which use the same recording or prefer to embed the recordings into a page, we would highly recommend using the Panopto Plugin tool to embed, so that your recording inherits the permissions of the course and ensures that all students have access to the recording. Details on how to use this tool can be found here

Top Tips

Are Students able to access your Panopto recordings?

This tip is aimed at users who you utilise the same recording on multiple courses or may embed their recordings within the pages of their courses.

To ensure that Students have access to these recordings, use the Panopto Plugin Tool to embed the recording.

This tool automatically inherits the permissions of the course and ensures that all Students then have access to the content.

For instructions on how to use this tool please see the link below

How to embed a recording into a Canvas Course using the Panopto Plugin

N.B. Manually adding the embed code to your course page does not automatically grant your students access to the video

How to Guides

In this section you will find information on:

How to record in Lecture Theatres / Seminar Rooms / Personal MWS Devices

How to embed recordings in Canvas

How to embed a recording into a Canvas Course using the Panopto Plugin

How to download, login and record using the Panopto Desktop Recorder

How to record using Panopto Capture (not recommended for use in Lecture Theatres/Seminar Rooms)

Advanced Guides

How to copy a recording to another course
How to delay publishing a recording and guidance on limiting availability
How to upload recordings to Panopto
How to batch move and copy recordings in Panopto
How to edit a recording in Panopto
How to edit and delete captions in Panopto
How to download captions as a file
How to create and upload a Caption file to a recording
How to view a recording in Panopto
How to share a recording in Panopto
Downloading content to watch offline

Stream.liv.ac.uk content

In 2023 the University’s Stream Lecture Capture service was upgraded to a leading platform within the Higher Education sector called Panopto.

Content from users https://stream.liv.ac.uk accounts has been migrated into your Panopto accounts and Canvas courses.

You can access course linked recordings via the Panopto Recordings button located in the left hand navigation bar, of your Canvas course. You can also access recordings of which you are the owner, by logging into Panopto and choosing My Folder from the left hand menu then Stream Migrations.

Further information

Workshops and Training

Click the links below access recordings of previous events and training courses.

In house Workshops and Events

Panopto Workshop Information and Dates

Panopto delivered courses

You may also access on demand basic or advanced training sessions delivered by Panopto.

In-house Training

If you / your team would like some guidance on how to use Panopto please contact the Service Desk at servicedesk@liverpool.ac.uk

Panopto Departmental Administrator access

How to request to be a Panopto Departmental Administrator

Further Help & Support

Further help and guidance can be found on Panopto's Help pages

You can also find information on Project Updates, Panopto FAQ's and Staff Training

If you have any specific questions or need further guidance from IT Services please contact the Service Desk

Click the links above or select Next in the bottom right corner