Studio - Interactive Video
- Studio
- Uploading Video
- Captioning Video
- Screen Capture
- Using Studio in Your Course
- Add Quiz to a Video
- Collections
- FAQ
Studio
Studio is a communication tool that allows instructors and students to actively collaborate through video and audio media. At Richland, all videos uploaded to Canvas should be added through Studio and include captioning.
Studio Features
Below are some of the main features in Studio. For additional information click on the tabs above.
- Easy closed captioning of video Links to an external site.
- Record a webcam video (Safari/Firefox) Links to an external site.
- Record a webcam video (Chrome) Links to an external site.
- Record a screen capture (Safari/Firefox) Links to an external site. (similar to the functionality of Jing, Screencast-O-Matic, Camtasia)
- Record a screen capture (Chrome) Links to an external site. (similar to the functionality of Jing, Screencast-O-Matic, Camtasia)
- Embed a quiz into a Canvas Studio Video Links to an external site.
- Embed video directly into Canvas courses (Pages, Assignments, Discussions, Quizzes, Announcements) Links to an external site.
- Faculty and students can add comments directly to the video and reply to other's comments Links to an external site.
- Create Studio assignments where students use Studio to create and upload their own videos Links to an external site.
- View video analytics (which students are watching your video and for how long!) Links to an external site.
- Organize Studio video into Collections (like folders) Links to an external site.
Additional Resource - Studio Guides Links to an external site. Links to an external site.
Welcome to Studio Video
Check this guide to see - What are the computer specifications for Canvas Studio? Links to an external site.
Uploading Video
Ready to upload videos to Studio? Here are some guides and directions to help you get started uploading the following types of video:
- Instructor created (Jing, SnagIt, Camtasia, etc)
- YouTube
- DVD
- Wistia
Instructor Created Video
If you created the video and have the video file saved to your computer then follow these directions to get your video into Studio. [Check this guide to see what file formats Studio Supports - What file formats does Studio Support? Links to an external site.]
Directions
- Log into Canvas
- Click the Studio icon (on the left)
- Click the Add icon (upper right corner)
- Drag and drop your file onto the screen or click browse to select your file. You can upload multiple files at a time.
- Once video is uploaded, click on the video and select Details. Edit the details and make sure to add Tags!
- Click on Captions and make sure to Request captions (see Captioning Video tab above for more information on this).
- Make sure to publish the captions once they are completed (see Captioning Video tab above for more information on this).
For more visual directions see the following guide - How do I upload media in Studio? Links to an external site.
Video Directions for how to add an Instructional video to Studio
YouTube Video
If the video you want to use from YouTube is already captioned (in YouTube) you might not want to upload it to Studio unless you would like to (1) use the commenting capabilities of Studio to make the video interactive and (2) use the analytics feature to see who is watching the video and for how long. If you decide that you do want to upload YouTube video to Studio remember you'll need to caption it - see the Captioning Tab above for more information on this.
For information on how to upload a YouTube video to Studio see the following directions:
Directions
- Go to YouTube and copy the URL (at the top of the page) to the video. Or, if you already have the link, skip straight to the next step.
- Log into Canvas
- Click the Studio icon (on the left)
- Click the Add icon (upper right corner)
- Paste the URL to the video into the YouTube box
- Click the "Add" button
Video Directions for how to add a YouTube video to Studio
DVD
If you would like to add a DVD video (that isn't already in Wistia) to your class in Canvas use the following directions:
- First check to see if the video is available on Films on Demand
Links to an external site. through the Library.
- To access Films on Demand log into myRichland, click on Library Electronic Resources (on the left), scroll down to "Databases for Online Articles, Videos and More and under "All Subjects/Topics" click on "Films on Demand." Then do a search for the video.
- If the video is available through Films on Demand then use this for your class instead of uploading the video to Studio.
- To add the video to your class copy the URL at the top of the video page and add it to a page or Module in your class.
- If the video is not available on Films on Demand then contact the Library (Gavena Dahlman - gdahlman@richland.edu) for how to proceed.
Additional Resources
Captioning Video
The following information will help guide you through captioning your video uploaded to Studio and linked from YouTube. All video added to Studio needs to be captioned. Please review and edit auto-generated captions to ensure 100% accuracy.
Video Uploaded to Studio
With the click of a button Studio will auto-generate captions for video files that are uploaded to the system. The captioning is not 100% accurate though and you will need to go in and manually correct any errors.
Directions - How do I add captions to Studio media in Canvas? Links to an external site.
Also see the following video that shows step-by-step how to caption a video in Studio.
YouTube Video
Studio doesn't automatically caption YouTube video. Because of this, if the video is already captioned in YouTube you might consider not uploading it Studio. If the video in YouTube is not captioned, then you would want to upload it to Studio and then work with online learning to get the video captioned.
The two reasons you would want to upload a YouTube video to Studio are that you would like to (1) use the commenting capabilities of Studio to make the video interactive and (2) use the analytics feature to see who is watching the video and for how long. If this is the case, please contact a member of the TLC team for help with the captioning of YouTube video in Studio.
Screen Capture
You can quickly and easily use Studio to do a screen recording of anything on your computer screen and if you have a microphone you can also record you explaining what is on the screen. This functionality is similar to that of Jing, SnagIt, Camtasia, or Screencast-O-Matic and can be used to create things like video walk-throughs of your course in Canvas, Introductions to your course, video lecture, video explanations of assignment directions, or anything else you'd like video of for your class!
Getting Started!
Download Screencast Application
To get started you will need to do a one time download of the screen capture application to your computer. This will need to be done on each computer you plan to use for screencapturing (for example, your home and work computer). Once you have this application installed on your computer you are ready to start making your first screen capture.
Recording a Screen Capture
To record a video log into Canvas, click on the Studio link, click the Record button on the top right, and click Screen Capture. For more information and help see the following resources:
Resources:
- How do I record a screen capture video in Canvas (Safari/Firefox)? Links to an external site.
- How do I record a screen capture video in Canvas (Chrome)? Links to an external site.
Video showing the basics of doing a Screen Capture in Studio
Editing Videos created in Studio
You must edit your videos before publishing them. Once they are published the Editing Tools are not available for you to use.
Using Studio in Your Course
The following guides will help you integrate Studio into your courses:
Adding Studio video into your course
The following resources will help you as you start adding Studio video to your course. **It is important to note that students will NOT be able to view the Studio link in your course. In order for students to view your Studio video you have to add the video to a Module, Page, Announcement, Assignment, Discussion, or Quiz.**
It is recommended to embed your video into Canvas. See the following directions on how to do this:
- How do I use Studio through the Rich Content Editor in Canvas? Links to an external site.
- How do I embed Studio media in Canvas? Links to an external site.
Faculty can also choose to add Studio video directly to Modules.
- How do I add Studio media as an external tool module item in Canvas as an instructor? Links to an external site.(This is to add a Studio video directly to a Module)
For additional information see the following video that explains how to add Studio video to a course:
Commenting, Assignments, and Grading
The following resources will help you as you learn more about commenting on video, creating Studio based assignments, and grading Studio based assignments.
- How do I add a Studio media assignment in Canvas as an instructor? Links to an external site.
- How do I add comments or replies to Studio media in Canvas? Links to an external site.
- How do I manage Studio media comments in Canvas as an instructor? Links to an external site.
- How do I grade Studio media submissions in SpeedGrader as an instructor? Links to an external site.
Student Assignment: Upload Studio Video
The following video shows how to create a student assignment where students would create their own video and upload to the assignment through Studio.
Student Assignment: Commenting on Studio Video
The following video shows how to create an assignment where students get graded for commenting on a Studio video. Note, Studio does not have this type of assignment functionality built into the system, so it is a workaround to allow for grading of student's comments on video.
Studio Insights - Checking to see who watched your Studio Video
The following resources will help you understand which students watched your video and how much of your video. This feature is called "Insights."
**Important note - If a student shows up in Insights for a video that does not mean they watched the video. Any student (or teacher) who has accessed any Studio media content in your course will show up on the Insights for your video. To be able to tell which students watch the video and how much they watched you need to click on a student. You will then be able to review their specific viewing history. Blue bars indicate what the student watched. Blank space indicated what the student didn't watch or fast-forwarded through.**
Add video discussing this and showing where insights is.
Student Information
- How do I submit Studio media as a Text Entry assignment in Canvas as a student? Links to an external site.
- How do I submit Studio media as a File Upload assignment in Canvas as a student? Links to an external site.
- How do I view Studio media using a test student in Canvas as an instructor? Links to an external site.
Adding Quiz to a Video
You can add quiz questions to a video you create or added to Studio (like YouTube videos). In addition, you can also decide if you want the quiz questions to also be an assignment with a grade that goes straight to the gradebook!
Below is a quick video showing how to take a video you already have in Studio and add quiz questions and then turn it into an assignment for a grade.
Additional Faculty Resources
- How do I use Canvas Studio video quizzing in a course? Links to an external site.
- How do I create a Canvas Studio video quiz in a course? Links to an external site.
- How do I embed a Canvas Studio video quiz in the Rich Content Editor as an instructor? Links to an external site.
- How do I post Canvas Studio video quiz results in the Gradebook? Links to an external site.
- How do I view Canvas Studio video quiz results in a course? Links to an external site.
Student Resources
You can provide the link to this guide to your students on how to take a Canvas Studio Video quiz - How do I take a Canvas Studio video quiz in a course as a student? Links to an external site.
Collections
Using Collections, faculty can create their own "collections" (folders) to organize their video and can also share these collections with other users.
Collection Guides:
- How do I create a collection in Canvas Studio? Links to an external site.
- How do I view a collection in Canvas Studio? Links to an external site.
- How do I add media to a collection in Canvas Studio? Links to an external site.
- How do I move media to a collection in Canvas Studio? Links to an external site.
- How do I share a collection in Canvas Studio? Links to an external site.
FAQ
Here are some general questions and answers about Studio. If you have additional questions, please contact TLC staff.
Where can I find Guides on how to use Studio?
Here is the link to the Studio Guides Links to an external site..
What type of files can be upload to Studio?
Studio supports several video formats and a handful of audio formats. For a complete listing, check out What file formats does Studio support?
Can students use Studio?
Yes! Students can use Studio to create videos and upload them to assignments. Yet, students won't see the Studio link in their course, it will only be on the Global Navigation (gray left-hand bar).
Can students access Studio video through the Studio link in my course?
No, students will not be able to see the Studio link in your course. In order for students to view your Studio video, you have to add the video to a Page, Announcement, Assignment, Discussion, or Quiz. The student link to Studio in the global navigation (gray left-hand bar) only shows students video they have uploaded or that have been shared with them.
Can I share my video with other faculty?
Yes, but the other faculty member must have already verified their Studio account. Verifications are made when the user views embedded Studio media in a Canvas course. Additionally, you can only share media with users in your Canvas courses. Refer to the information in the blue box of this Guide: How do I share media with a user in a Studio account?
Can I use Studio in a Discussion?
Yes, but since Studio is designed to allow for a conversation/discussion it might look confusing and not work that well. Because of this, you might want to consider using the Studio video in an Assignment and have students participate in the discussion in the Assignment.
Are there any Notification for students and instructors when someone posts a comment to Studio-enabled audio/video content?
Yes! Check out this guide for more information - How do I set my comment notification preferences for Canvas Studio video comments? Links to an external site.
If a student shows up in Insights does that mean they watched my video?
No, any student (or teacher) who has accessed any Studio media content in your course will show up on the Insights for your video. To be able to tell which students watch the video and how much they watched you need to click on a student. You will then be able to review their specific viewing history. Blue bars indicate what the student watched. Blank space indicated what the student didn't watch or fast-forwarded through.
Can I add a YouTube video to Studio?
Yes, you can copy a YouTube URL and paste it into the Studio interface. For directions on how to do this check out the bottom half of this guide - How do I upload media in a Studio account?.
Yet, if the video you want to use from YouTube is already captioned (in YouTube) you might not want to upload it to Studio unless you would like to (1) use the commenting capabilities of Studio to make the video interactive and (2) use the analytics feature to see who is watching the video and for how long. If you decide that you do want to upload YouTube video to Studio remember you'll need to caption it.
Can Studio caption YouTube videos?
Unfortunately, no. Studio doesn't automatically caption YouTube videos. Because of this, if the video is already captioned on YouTube you might consider not uploading it Studio.
The two reasons you would want to upload a YouTube video to Studio are that you would like to (1) use the commenting capabilities of Studio to make the video interactive and (2) use the analytics feature to see who is watching the video and for how long. If this is the case, then contact TLC staff to help you with the captioning of YouTube video in Studio.
If you would like to have the ability to caption YouTube videos via Studio, consider voting for this Feature Idea: Studio Recognize Captioned YouTube Videos.
What happens if a YouTube video I've added via Studio is removed from the YouTube website?
There may be a variety of reasons a YouTube video is removed from the internet. If you are incorporating a YouTube video via Studio into your course, and if the owner of that video removes it from his/her account, it will not be available to you in Studio or your Canvas course.
Can content from other video-hosting websites like Vimeo be added to my Studio Library?
No. At this time, YouTube videos are the only third-party content that you can add to your Studio Library. If you would like to see other video hosting websites added to Studio besides YouTube, consider voting for this Feature Idea: Integrate Any Online Video with Studio.
Do comments from students carry over from semester to semester or course to course?
Comments do not carry over from semester to semester. This means Studio videos are "fresh" (no comments) in each course you put them in and that there is no carryover.
Can I disable comments from popping up on the video screen while I watch a video?
Yes, if you don't want to see the comments for a video show up on the video while you are watching it you can disable it by clicking on the "chat" icon located between the CC (closed captioning icon) and gear icon (video quality). By default comments on the screen are turned on (icon is blue). When comments on the screen are turned off the icon is white. Note: Even if Comments are disabled for the screen, comments will still show up in the Comments section at the bottom of the video. See "Can I disable comments on Studio video I add to my class?" below for how to disable all video comments.
Can I disable comments on Studio video I add to my class?
Yes, you can disable comments to Studio video added to courses in Canvas. When you add a video from Studio to a course the "comment" option is automatically available. Yet, if you do not want students to be able to comment then when you go to select a video to add to your course click the comment icon to turn it off. This is located in the upper left-hand corner of the video. You can't turn the comment off after you've already added it to your course. For more information see the following directions (look under the "Disable Comments" heading) - How do I embed Studio media in Canvas? Links to an external site.
If I disable comments for Studio video can I see Insights for who watched the video and for how long?
Yes, even if comments are disabled for a video you can still go to the main Studio page in your course or the global navigation, click on the video, select the course, and then click "Insights." To see how much each student viewed a video make sure to click on their name/icon.