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2 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.1 INSTALLATION ACTIVATE USER CONFIGURE ONLINE PROFILE INSTALLATION ON TU LAPTOP RECORD NEW PRESENTATION RECORDING PROCESS UPLOAD EXISTING VIDEO FINALIZE RECORDING SPREAD LINK TO VIDEO LOGOUT USER 16 TIPS & TRICKS 16 2

1.1 INSTALLATION Click here to watch the instruction video: Installation Before using MyMediasite, you will first have to apply for an account at Collegerama.

Go to: http://collegerama.tudelft.nl/mediasite/mymediasite 2. Log in with your login credentials 2a. netid 2b.

Click the button Download the Desktop Recorder in the downleft corner of the page (orange area in figure 2) 3b. You will be navigated to the download page (figure 3) 4.

3 1.1 INSTALLATION Click here to watch the instruction video: Installation Before using MyMediasite, you will first have to apply for an account at Collegerama. It is not possible to use the application without this account. The installation of Mediasite Desktop Recorder starts by logging in on the mediasiteportal. You can do so by following these steps: 1. Go to: 2. Log in with your login credentials 2a. netid 2b. Mediasite user account (figure 1) As soon as you have logged in, you will be put through to the welcoming screen of MyMediasite. From this location you can download the Mediasite Desktop Recorder. 3a. Click the button Download the Desktop Recorder in the downleft corner of the page (orange area in figure 2) 3b. You will be navigated to the download page (figure 3) 4. Download the Mediasite Desktop Recorder by clicking the button Download Desktop Recorder for Windows/MAC. 5. Walk through the installation wizard 6. After the software has been installed, click the button Register Mediasite Desktop Recorder 7. MyMediasite will now start and ask you to activate your account figure 1 figure 2 figure 3 Congratulations, the Mediasite Desktop Recorder has been installed on your computer. You can now start recording! 3

1.2 ACTIVATE USER Click here to watch the instruction video: Register Mediasite Desktop Recorder figure 4a It is possible that the application has already been installed on your system, but your user

4 1.2 ACTIVATE USER Click here to watch the instruction video: Register Mediasite Desktop Recorder figure 4a It is possible that the application has already been installed on your system, but your user account has not yet been linked to the application. Follow these steps to link your user account: 1. Go to: 2. Log in with your login credentials: 2a. netid 2b. Mediasite user account 3. Click Download Deskop Recorder (orange area figure 2) 4. You will be transferred to the downloadpage (figure 3) 5. Click the button Register Mediasite Desktop Recorder MyMediasite will start and activate your account in the application figure 4b 1.3 CONFIGURE ONLINE PROFILE In order to show the correct information (name, adress, website etc) with a recording, the profile on the webpage will need to be adjusted (figure 4) 1. Click on your username (upper right corner) (figure 4a) 2. Click on profile 3. Fill in the correct values for (figure 4b) 3a. Notifications To Moderators 3b. Presentation Notifications 4

1.4 INSTALLATION ON TU LAPTOP Click here to watch the instruction video: Folder configuration The TU laptops have been configured in their own way, due to which the required folder for saving

5 1.4 INSTALLATION ON TU LAPTOP Click here to watch the instruction video: Folder configuration The TU laptops have been configured in their own way, due to which the required folder for saving recordings has not been set. An error will show before you start recording. figure 5 Before recording, you will need to configure the following folder: 1. Start Mediasite Desktop Recorder 2. Click Settings (figure 5) 3. Adjust the folder where the recordings are to be saved: PC: D:\ YOUR NETID \mymediasiterecordings\ MAC: /Users/ YOUR NETID /Documents/mymediasiterecordings 5

2.1 RECORD NEW PRESENTATION figure 6 Click here to watch the instruction video: How to make a recording? Open the webpage in your browser and log in: 1. http://collegerama.tudelft.

Log in with your login credentials figure 7 Once the webpage has been fully loaded, a folderview will appear on the left side of your screen (only if folders have been made) Use these to structure

6 2.1 RECORD NEW PRESENTATION figure 6 Click here to watch the instruction video: How to make a recording? Open the webpage in your browser and log in: Log in with your login credentials figure 7 Once the webpage has been fully loaded, a folderview will appear on the left side of your screen (only if folders have been made) Use these to structure your recordings. (figure 6, shown in orange square) figure 8 3. Click the folder into which you want the recording to be uploaded. 4. Click Create Presentation. (figure 7) A menu will appear on the right side of the screen which showsseveral options. You will choose Record Desktop. (figure 8) In the next screen (figure 9) you can fill in the details for this recording. 5. Name of the presentation 6. Short description of the presentation 7. If necessary, select the correct folder for this presentation 8. Click Launch Desktop Recorder figure 9 6

figure 10 On this page you won t have to do anything at this point.

Click the Accept button. (figure 11) figure 11 Three options will now be shown: (figure 12). 1. Upload Existing This enables an existing video/recording to be uploaded 2.

7 The desktop recorder will be started. In your browser, you will be transferred to the page as shown in (figure 10). figure 10 On this page you won t have to do anything at this point. After you have clicked Launch Desktop Recorder the recorder will start with a request for recording. Click the Accept button. (figure 11) figure 11 Three options will now be shown: (figure 12). 1. Upload Existing This enables an existing video/recording to be uploaded 2. Record Now Start recording a new presentation 3. Save and Quit Saves the current recording(s) and configuration and closes the application figure 12 If Record Now is selected, a 5-step recording process will be started. 7

2.2 RECORDING PROCESS Step 1: Type of recording In this step you will choose which type of recording fits best with the purpose of your recording. You have the following options: (figure 13) 1.

Screencast + Audio; Records your screen as video and the sound recorded by your microphone. 3.

8 2.2 RECORDING PROCESS Step 1: Type of recording In this step you will choose which type of recording fits best with the purpose of your recording. You have the following options: (figure 13) 1. Screencast + Video; Records your screen, the image captured by your camera and the sound recorded by your microphone. 2. Screencast + Audio; Records your screen as video and the sound recorded by your microphone. 3. Slideshow + Video; Records slides, the sound recorded by the microphone and the image captured by your camera. 4. Slideshow + Audio; Records slides and the sound captured by your microphone. figure 13 figure 14 Step 2: Settings for camera & microphone Selecting a camera and a microphone is the next step in the recording process (figure 14). 1. Select the correct camera (image) size: Preferred: Large; Minimal setting: Medium 2. Select the correct microphone input ATTENTION: Check if you see an image coming from the camera and if you get a reading on the volume reader. When all hardware is functioning as required, click Next. 8

Step 3: Getting ready for the presentation Step 3 reminds you to prepare all the necessary materials (figure 15) Make sure you have opened the materials which you will be using in your recording.

figure 16 Step 4.2. Record a capture area Select the area of your desktop which you want to be recorded. (figure 16) Use the instructions for configuring the capture area as seen in figure 16.

9 Step 3: Getting ready for the presentation Step 3 reminds you to prepare all the necessary materials (figure 15) Make sure you have opened the materials which you will be using in your recording. figure 15 Click Next once you are ready for the next step. Step 4.1. Full screen recording When nothing is selected or Select entire desktop as seen in figure 16, the entire desktop will be recorded as video. figure 16 Step 4.2. Record a capture area Select the area of your desktop which you want to be recorded. (figure 16) Use the instructions for configuring the capture area as seen in figure 16. Exemplatory: The grey area (as seen between [ ] ) will be recorded. (figure 17) Step 5 The final step in the recording process gives an overview of the recording settings. figure 17 ATTENTION: If you want to make a Full screen recording, DO NOT select Show Recording control panel If this box has been ticked, the control panel will be visible in the recorded video. 9

ATTENTION: You will be warned if the control panel is visible in the capture area.

10 The keycombination ctrl + F8 can be used to to stop a recording. CTRL + F8 figure 18 As soon as you are ready to make a recording, click Record (figure 18). ATTENTION: You will be warned if the control panel is visible in the capture area. Untick the option to show the control panel or move the panel out of the capture area (if you are not capturing the entire desktop) (figure 19) figure 19 10

After you have clicked Record, the recording will begin after a 5 second countdown.

figure 21 Click Finish at the end of your recording in the recording control panel.

figure 22 Your recording will automatically be uploaded to the folder which you have selected earlier.

11 After you have clicked Record, the recording will begin after a 5 second countdown. (figure 20) figure 20 The recording status will change in the recording control panel (in case the recording control panel is visible) (figure 21) figure 21 Click Finish at the end of your recording in the recording control panel. If you have unselected the option to see the recording control panel, use the keycombination CTRL + F8 to stop recording. See figure 20. figure 22 Your recording will automatically be uploaded to the folder which you have selected earlier. (figure 22) ATTENTION: Uploading automatically will only work if you re logged in and connected to internet. The server needs some time in order to process the recording after uploading. It will show up in your webbrowser in the folder which you have selected during setup (figure 23). figure 23 We will explain how to finalize your recording in chapter 3. 11

2.3 UPLOAD EXISTING VIDEO figure 24 Watch the instruction video: How to upload an existing video? Go to the webbrowser to select the correct location for your recording 1.

12 2.3 UPLOAD EXISTING VIDEO figure 24 Watch the instruction video: How to upload an existing video? Go to the webbrowser to select the correct location for your recording 1. Click the folder in which you want to upload the video. 2. Click Create Presentation. (figure 24) figure 25 A menu will appear onscreen showing several options. You will choose to Upload Media. (figure 25) In the following screen (figure 26) you can provide details for this video. These are: the name of the video/presentation, a short description thereof and the folder where the upload will be placed. Next you will Select files from your computer. figure 26 ATTENTION: We are talking about videofiles which have not been made using MyMedia Site. Select a file and click Open. You will see a notification that the file has been uploaded. The video can now be found in the folder which you have selected. ATTENTION: The server needs some time in order to process the recording after uploading. Take a moment before continuing. We will show how to finalize your recording in chapter 3. 12

13 3.1 FINALIZE RECORDING figure 27 Watch the instruction video: How to change details of a recording Now is the time to finalize your recording. You can do this once your recorded video is visible on screen. Click on your presentation - you will see several options on screen (figure 27): 1. to watch your recording; 2. to share your recording; 3. to edit your recording; 4. to delete your recording. figure 28 Proceed to Edit and alter the following fields (figure 28): 3.1a Go to Tab: Information Name You can provide a title for your presentation in case you forgot to name the recording earlier on. Folder Check if the recording has been placed in the correct folder. Presenter: a. Remove the Default Presenter by clicking the cross. b. Enter your name. If your name is not automatically given, click Add new and type the following: ba. First name: Initials +???(s) (A.B. van der) bb. Last name: Surname (AA) 13

14 Tags It is possible to add (several) tag(s) to your presentation in the tab tags. Doing this can increase the chances for users who are trying to find your presentation. (figure 29) figure 29 Publishing option Watch the instruction video: How do I make a recording completely visible? ATTENTION: The standard option for recordings is Private figure 30 a. Private - only you can see the recording b. Viewable - the recording is available for anyone who received the link to the recording. Date You can change date and time. 3.1b Go to Tab Player Player Use the player of your faculty/organization or that of Collegerama. The player can also be used in a website (figure 30) a. DUT, (facultyname) (3mE, BK, CiTG, EWI, IO, LR, TBM, TNW, ect) b. DUT, Collegerama It is also possible to show the Playback Options - this is up to you. Congratulations, your presentation has been recorded and uploaded to the webserver. Ready to be shared with the world! 14

15 3.2 SPREAD LINK TO VIDEO Watch instruction video: How do I send or place a link to my video? figure 31 With the Tab Share it is possible to share your presentation with the world. 1. Link With this option selected, you can place a link on a webpage, send it in an or use it in social media message(s). 2. Embed With the embed option selected it is possible to show your video directly on a webpage. Copy the line from the embed field (figure 31) and make the following alterations. The red text will have to be adjusted in order for the video to be properly shown on the webpage: <iframe width= 100% height= 500px frameborder= 0 scrolling= auto marginheight= 0 marginwidth= 0 src= URL ></iframe> 3. You can directly send an by entering the adress(es) in the field to. In the field body you can enter an accompanying text. The will be sent from your adress. 15

4.1 LOGOUT USER Watch instruction video: How to logout the current user If you no longer wish to use your account in MyMediasite you can remove your account from the application. figure 32 1.

16 4.1 LOGOUT USER Watch instruction video: How to logout the current user If you no longer wish to use your account in MyMediasite you can remove your account from the application. figure Click on the user 2. Click Forget a Connection 3. Click the X in front of the user (figure 32) TIPS & TRICKS For more information, problemsolving and examples: 16

Mediasite Desktop Recorder (MDR)

Mediasite Desktop Recorder (MDR) Install Mediasite Desktop Recorder You will download Mediasite Desktop Recorder (MDR) from My Mediasite https://mediasite.ecu.edu/ms/mymediasite and install it on your