About

“Express Capture” is a tool within Media Space that allows you to record with your web cam and insert directly into D2L. You can record from the Media Space website and insert into D2L, or record from D2L directly.

Option 1 - From Media Space

Step 1 - Go to mediaspace.minnstate.edu
Step 2 - Log in with your Star ID and Password
Step 3 - From the “Add New” menu, select “Express Capture.” 

Step 4 – Use the options in the transport bar in the video box to select the use of a webcam, mic, or screen capture. Use the up arrow next to each to select the specific hardware you will use (if there are multiples). Select the far right button (red button) to begin recording.

Step 5 – You will get a 3 second count down and your recording will begin. To stop, select the Stop button in the bottom center of the video box.

Step 6 – A preview box will open. You will be presented with 3 options – Record Again, download a copy and Use This. Select Use This to begin the processing.

Step 7 – The final step will include the processing of the recording. While that occurs, you can also enter in the Name, Description, and search tags if you wish. Once this is completed, select Save in the right bottom corner, and your recording is completed.

 

Option 2 - Recording from D2L

You will most likely use this option if you need to post a video within a discussion post. This will place or embed the video within the discussion text and not as an attachment.

You also have the option to record a video and include it as an attachment but uses a different tool which is built into D2L. Ask your instructor which option they want for the discussion or other assignment.

Step 1 – Select the discussion topic that you wish to record a video in. Select “Start a New Thread”. In the interface that opens, enter a subject title and then in the HTML text box, find and select the “Insert Stuff” tool within the horizontal tool bar.

Step 2 – When in the Insert Stuff menu, select Kaltura Media.

Step 3 – You will see a list of your media. Select the Create button in the top left corner.

Step 4 – A pop up with 2 choices will appear. Choose “Express Capture”

You will then go through the same recording setup process as in option one. This will include choosing a webcam, mic and screen capture. Then record, stop and choose Record Again, download a copy and Use This. Choose Use This. Note, that with this option you “may” have a time limit of possibly 5 minutes.

Step 5 – After this you will be brought to the name and description edit screen. Fill out those details and then select “Save & Embed” in the bottom right corner. If your web page is not big enough, you may have to scroll down to find that option. Once select, you should next be able to select “Next” (in the bottom left corner) or it may just proceed to the preview window.

Step 6 – A preview window will appear. Select insert

Step 7 – Your recording is now embedded into your post. Make sure to select “Post” underneath the text box and Attachments Box to complete your submission.