Record Your Screen and Camera in Brightspace with Kaltura

Record and Embed a Video in Brightspace Using Kaltura Express Capture

This self-service guide supports educators and students in recording and embedding a video directly into Brightspace using Kaltura Express Capture. The video walks through creating a new Brightspace page, opening the Insert Stuff tool, recording your camera and screen, and embedding the finished video into your course content.

• Create a new Brightspace page
• Open the Insert Stuff tool
• Use Kaltura Express Capture
• Record your camera, voice, and screen
• Preview, save, and embed your video
• Adjust playback layout after the video is embedded

Watch the Video

Watch this walkthrough to learn how to record and embed a video in Brightspace using Kaltura Express Capture.

Step 1: Create a New Brightspace Page

Start in the Brightspace unit where you want to add or test your video.

1. Open the unit where the page will be added.
2. Select Create New.
3. Select New Page.

Step 2: Open the Insert Stuff Tool

The same Brightspace editor toolbar appears in many places, including content pages, assignments, and assignment submissions.

1. Add a title for your page.
2. Click into the page content area.
3. Select the Insert Stuff button from the editor toolbar.

Step 3: Choose Embed Kaltura Media

Use Kaltura to create or select media that can be embedded directly into the Brightspace page.

1. Select Embed Kaltura Media.
2. Select Create in the top-right corner.
3. Choose Express Capture.

In a wider browser window, you may see the Express Capture option directly instead of the plus symbol.

Step 4: Allow Camera and Microphone Access

The first time you use Express Capture, your browser will usually ask for permission to use your camera and microphone.

1. When prompted, allow access to your camera and microphone.
2. Check that your camera preview appears.
3. Adjust the camera preview size if needed.

Step 5: Turn On Screen Sharing

If you are recording a presentation or walkthrough, turn on screen sharing before you begin recording.

1. Select the screen sharing option.
2. Choose whether to share a browser tab, a window, or your entire screen.
3. Select the screen you want to record.
4. Click Share.

Sharing the entire screen is often the easiest option when recording a presentation.

Step 6: Start Recording

Once your camera, microphone, and screen are ready, begin your recording.

1. Select Start Recording.
2. Wait for the countdown.
3. Move through your presentation, page, or activity as needed.
4. Speak clearly as you record your explanation.

Step 7: Stop and Preview the Recording

When you finish recording, stop the capture and review the result before embedding it.

1. Select Stop.
2. Preview the camera recording and screen recording.
3. Record again if you are not happy with the result.
4. Download a copy if you want to keep a local version.

The downloaded file may be saved as a WebM video file.

Step 8: Use the Recording

When you are ready to add the recording to your Brightspace page, use the saved capture.

1. Select Use This.
2. Rename the recording if needed.
3. Review the available player options.
4. Select Save and Embed.

Step 9: Save the Brightspace Page

After embedding the video, save the page so learners can access the recording.

1. Confirm the video has been inserted into the page.
2. Select Save and Close.
3. Review the embedded video on the finished page.

Your media may continue processing after it is inserted. You do not need to wait for all processing to finish before embedding it.

Step 10: Adjust the Playback Layout

Once the video is embedded and processed, you may see different playback layout options.

• Switch between the screen recording and camera view.
• Show the camera and screen side by side.
• Make either the camera or screen recording larger.
• Use the layout controls to choose the best view for playback.

Pro Tip

Do a short test recording before recording a full presentation.

Check that your microphone, camera, and screen share are working correctly. This helps avoid re-recording longer videos if one setting was missed.

Need Help?

For educator support with Brightspace, Kaltura, or video embedding, contact the Educational Technology team:

edtech@okanagan.bc.ca

For teaching and learning design support, contact Teaching and Learning Innovations:

tli@okanagan.bc.ca

Students looking for Brightspace support should contact support@okanagan.bc.ca.