Panopto is a multi-stream video recorder, video editor, and video hosting/sharing service accessible by all UniSA staff.
Panopto is purpose-built to record high-quality videos and add useful features which can make your lecture content more engaging. We do not recommend using Zoom to record lectures due to compression that results in loss of quality in both audio and video. The best practice is for students to watch your Panopto lecture content before attending an online or in-person tutorial.
Panopto can also be used to create content such as student feedback videos, tutorials or demonstrations, direct-to-camera presentations, as well as multi-stream recordings that incorporate multiple video streams at once.
In short, Panopto is for presenting content such as lectures, and Zoom is best for collaborative activities.
Screen recordings will capture everything you see on your screen (or screens) - This recording type is most similar to an automatic lecture theatre recording or a Zoom screen share recording. Also suitable for standard PowerPoint presentations.
This type of recording is only suitable for still slides (no animations/transitions, embedded videos, or laser pointer tool). The still slides will be uploaded into Panopto and can be changed/replaced after recording in the Panopto Editor.
You can use a webcam or USB camera to record video in Panopto. The video linked below explains how to record the webcam as full-screen, the Screen Recording and Slide Recording videos (above) explain how to record your webcam in the top corner of your presentation.
Panopto lets you record multiple video streams simultaneously. For instance, you can record your screen while using two monitors, or you can capture both a PowerPoint presentation and a document from a USB camera. Afterward, you can edit these streams using the Panopto Editor, or you can give viewers the option to pick which stream they want to watch.
The TIU have produced a set of Panopto tutorial videos that cover a wide range of topics in the creation, editing, and sharing of Panopto content. These videos have been split into small videos that each cover a single topic, but were also designed to be watched one after the other if you're new to Panopto or would like a full refresher.
Please note that Panopto has undergone some visual updates since these tutorials were recorded. We are currently working on updating these videos to better reflect the current Panopto visual experience. If you have any further issues or questions, please contact Declan Wall or Liliana Carletti.
To watch the videos, click on the dropdown buttons below.
Have a question? Check the FAQs below. If you can't find what you're looking for, send your query to Declan Wall.
Panopto works on both Mac and PC. The Panopto Web App functions the same on both platforms but the Panopto Recorder has a different interface depending on what platform it is running on (although they both have roughly the same capabilities).
The Panopto Help Videos (in the section above) show the process of setting up the Panopto Recorder on both Windows and Mac. You can also book a 1-on-1 Panopto consultation via Zoom using the link below if you need further assistance.
The above section contains a series of Panopto Help Videos that explain how you can use Panopto to make/manage content in your course. You can also book a 1-on-1 Panopto consultation via Zoom (link in the section below) if you need further assistance.
You can access the Panopto Web App in any web browser by following this link: unisa.au.panopto.com. You can then search for a specific video using the search bar at the top of the page or search for a specific folder in the browse tab in the sidebar. Videos 1.2 and 1.3 in the above 'Panopto how-to videos' section show these processes in detail.
Send an email to Declan Wall or Liliana Carletti including the name of the course + course code and you will be granted access. Please CC the course coordinator so we can be sure you are allowed access.
If you're using a UniSA PC, the Panopto Recorder is available through UniSA Software Centre. If you're using a Mac or a personal PC, the Panopto Recorder can be downloaded by selecting the first option in the 'Create' dropdown list in the top left of the Panopto Web App. The Panopto Help Video titled Downloading and Installing the Panopto Recorder in the above section shows these options in detail.
There are many different options and settings in the Panopto Recorder and there are a few things that you must do first to make sure your recording is clear, audible, and saved in the correct place. The Panopto how-to videos in the section above explain every step in the process of recording and editing a video with Panopto. If you need any further assistance, contact Declan Wall or Liliana Carletti with your query.
www.speakflow.com is an online teleprompter that can be helpful for recording scripted direct to camera videos. There is a free version but it does require making an account.
The Panopto Editor is designed for people who aren't experienced in video editing. It runs in your web browser so you don’t need any extra software. You can access the Panopto editor by finding the video in the Panopto Web App and clicking the “Edit” button. The Panopto how-to video playlist titled How to use the Panopto Editor in the above section explains all aspects of how to edit your videos.
The Panopto Editor has several extra features, such as adding quizzes, webpages, YouTube videos, and other full Panopto videos, into your video. The Panopto how-to video playlist titled How to use the Panopto Editor in the above section contains videos on how to add in these extra features.
If your video is being hosted in the appropriate course folder - no, you can share it freely amongst UniSA students and staff. If your video is being hosted anywhere else (eg. Your ‘My Folder’) - yes, you will need to change some settings. The Panopto how-to video titled “Understanding Panopto Share Settings” in the above section explains this in detail.
You can copy the link or embed code of a video by hovering your mouse over the video and clicking 'Share' in the Panopto Web App. Panopto how-to video Getting a Link or Embed Code from Panopto in the above section shows this in detail.
You can also click on the ‘Panopto Button’ (looks like a circle made of folded green tape) in the Moodle editor and click on the video there to embed it (this button is not always available). The video titled Embedding a Panopto Video in a Course Page in the above section shows the use of this button as well as adding an embed code manually.
All UniSA staff can book consultations with a Multimedia Production Designer for any questions they have regarding Panopto or recording lecturers.
NOTE: Please make sure that you have watched any Panopto Help Videos relevant to you before booking a session.
The below issues will not require a session and can be handled via email:
To book a consultation session, please email Declan Wall or Liliana Carletti, including all relevant information.
The Panopto Recorder can record audio alone. To do this, set up your audio settings and then deselect/uncheck all video recording options. Panopto can only handle a single microphone input meaning you may have to use external hardware/software to record an interview/conversation style podcast. Please contact the Media Team (via TIU-MediaTeam@unisa.edu.au if you'd like to discuss options for setting up a conversational podcast recording.
If you'd like to host your Podcast so that it can be accessed via services such as Apple Podcasts or Google Podcasts, this will need to be done externally to Panopto. There are many services that offer this type of hosting, each with their own pricing and features. Free services will most likely not suffice in this case as these podcasts cannot contain advertisements if they're representing UniSA.
What to consider when hosting podcasts externally:
UniSA Legal have provided some information on the production and distribution of podcasts representing UniSA. The information below is directly quoting this information as it was provided to us.
We have prepared this table of issues UniSA should consider when any host service providers are used to distribute a podcast, based upon those providers’ current published terms and conditions – those highlighted in blue are of particular note. For example, in Podbean’s terms of use, if an academic employed by UniSA signs up with Podbean on behalf of UniSA, UniSA will be bound by Podbean’s terms of use. Please note that the table only references a few host service providers by way of illustrative examples and we appreciate that it is possible that UniSA / its academics will engage entirely different host service providers. Having said that, there are a few common themes throughout the various terms and conditions:
You should also check that any host service provider selected by UniSA (or an academic on its behalf) does not require an exclusive licence to the podcast, which might preclude UniSA from making the podcast available on its own website / platforms.
Even if the academic retains copyright in the podcast as a “Scholarly Work”, UniSA will have the ability to use the podcast for educational, teaching, research and commercialisation purposes and for dissemination under clause 4.2 of the policy.