Creating and uploading content to Kaltura

If your university assignments include a video submission element, this page has all the information you need to create content or upload content with Kaltura. 

 

Creating content with Kaltura 

  • Log into Kaltura with your University log in
  • If you need to capture content directly from your computer or laptop, you can download Kaltura's capture software. 
    • This allows you to record your screen and directly upload to Kaltura without needing to use an external piece of software 
    • Please note, this automatically records you on your webcam (if you have one) AND your screen at the same time, but does not show you a preview of your webcam whilst recording. 
    • Once you stop the recording, it gives you the option to save and upload. This directly uploads it into your mediaspace in Kaltura. 
  • You can find your media on Kaltura by clicking the little person icon at the very top right of the Mediaspace page. Click on 'My Media' to find your recordings. 

A screenshot of the Kaltura editor and the options it shows you for recording

A screenshot of the Kaltura editor whilst in recording mode

 

 

Uploading pre-recorded content to Kaltura

  • You can upload content directly to Kaltura without needing to use their video capture software if you prefer to use your own. 
  • Click 'Create' and then select 'Upload'
    • There will then be the option to drag and drop your content, or open up a selection window to choose your media

 

Editing media in Kaltura

You are able to do basic editing of your recording with Kaltura. This is done in-browser. 

Either:

  • Click on your recording 
  • Click 'ACTIONS' and then select 'Launch Editor' 

Or:

  • Click on 'My Media' 
  • Open up the edit section of your media 
  • In the edit section, there will be the option to 'Launch Editor' on the righthand side of the page.

This will open up the basic video editing software. You can alter the audio, cut specific sections, and add basic elements like a fade in and out. 

 A screenshot of how to find the video editor  

 

 
 

 

 
 
 
 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 

Uploading your assignment to Moodle 

To upload your Kaltura assignment within Moodle, you will have a dedicated assignment section. 

  • Within your course, select the assignment option
  • Click 'Add media submission' 
  • A popup window will appear which shows your media library in Kaltura.
  • Select the video that you want to upload by clicking 'embed'
  • Once you have clicked embed, the pop up will vanish and you will need to click 'submit media' for it to be submitted on Moodle
  • You will see a confirmation message if your assignment has submitted successfully

A screenshot of the Kaltura assignment pop up window

A screenshot of Moodle showing the confirmation message after submitting an assignment