TechSmith Relay 5.1.5 WHAT END USERS NEED TO KNOW This upgrade cmes with new features that will be available t yu. Fr all f these feature t be installed n yur cmputer few steps will need t be taken. After fllwing the steps, the upgraded versin f TechSmith Relay will be ready t use n yur persnal cmputer. Yu will als need t knw hw t use the new features fr ptimal use f the Relay Recrder, and which prfile is the right prfile fr yu. Step 1: Installing TechSmith Relay Recrder 5.1.5 T access yur accunt, g t relay.claytn.edu and lgin with yur CSU credentials, the same credentials yu use t access the SWAN. Once lgged in the user dashbard will be displayed. T the right f the dashbard The relay recrders will have a dwnlad link. After clicking the link, Client Dwnlads, chse the cmpatible recrder. After dwnlading, run the installer and fllw the prmpts. Step 2: Lgin t TechSmith Relay Recrder 5.1.5 A Relay Recrder shrtcut shuld appear n the desktp (Windws). Open relay recrder. Be sure t sign in as a Presenter and use Claytn State University credentials t lgin. These are the same credentials that yu use t lgin t the SWAN. This will ensure that the recrdings will be assciated with the TechSmith Relay accunt lgged in.
Step 3: Learn New Uplad Feature Advantages The Uplad feature prvides the ability t batch uplad multiple media files stred n yur lcale hard drive. This allws yu the flexibility f recrding and editing media with any applicatin yu chse, yet still be able t use Relay Recrder t uplad the media fr encding and publishing. Click n the Uplad icn t begin. Yu will then reach a screen which allws yu t brwse yur lcale drive by clicking Add Media. T exit Uplad Media interface, simply click the Clse buttn. Once yu have selected a file, r multiple files, t uplad yu can nw uplad each file individually r simultaneusly. Each file will have icns t edit, uplad, and remve a media file. Each Media file needs a title, descriptin, and prfile assciated with it. Initially, the title will inherit the filename, and the descriptin will be blank. This can be changed by clicking the Edit icn and mdifying the title and descriptin fields. If a file is individually upladed, it can be given a prfile independent f the ther file s prfile. Clicking Uplad All allws nly ne prfile fr all media files in the Uplad Media list. Clicking the Remve icn des nt permanently delete the media, yet simply remves it frm the Uplad Media list.
Step 4: Cnfigure Recrder Optins There are a few steps which need t be cmpleted prir t recrding. This will ensure that the recrding will be recrded as desired and have minimal chance f errrs uplading t the relay server. Select an audi device by simply clicking the Audi icn in the upper left crner and clicking n the apprpriate device. Be sure t check r uncheck the bx fr recrding the system s audi, such as music r sund effects. Select a display fr the recrder t capture. If nly have ne mnitr is cnnected t the machine, the display icn will simply infrm the user f that. If multiple mnitrs are being used, click n the screen t recrd. The Camera icn allws a webcam t be selected t include in the recrding, which will be displayed in the bttm-right crner f the recrding.
Htkeys are used as shrtcuts fr cmpleting tasks while a Relay recrding is in prgress. Setup the desired Htkeys t stp and pause the recrding. This step is ptinal. Make sure that the recrder is cnnected t the server. A cnnectin is indicated with a green check. If the recrder is nt cnnected t the server, the lcal Relay administratr shuld be cntacted. Step 5: Understanding Prfiles Prfiles allw yu t recrd withut having t make any decisins abut hw the presentatins are prcessed and where they are hsted fr viewing. The prfiles yu see will be based n yur rle at the university. They als allw different encding settings t handle vide and audi. Faculty members shuld select the cllege they wrk fr If they want t publish vide media. The prfile MP3 (AUDIO ONLY!) shuld be selected if an audi file is being upladed. The Uplad and Decide Later Prfile sends the recrding t the TechSmith Relay server but des nt prcess the recrding in any way. The presentatin stays in the Needs Attentin state n the server until an administratr r the presenter selects a prfile t use r deletes the presentatin. Belw are the nly visible prfiles available t faculty members. Cllege f Arts and Sciences Cllege f Business Cllege f Health Cllege f Infrmatin and Mathematical Sciences Cntinuing Educatin MP3 (AUDIO ONLY!) Staff Uplad and Decide Later Students shuld select the Students prfile fr vide files and MP3 (AUDIO ONLY!) fr files cntaining nly audi. The Uplad and Decide Later Prfile sends the recrding t the TechSmith Relay server but des nt prcess the
recrding in any way. The presentatin stays in the Needs Attentin state n the server until an administratr r the presenter selects a prfile t use r deletes the presentatin. Belw are the nly visible prfiles available t students Students Uplad and Decide Later Staff members shuld select the Staff prfile fr vide and (AUDIO ONLY!) fr media cntain nly audi. The Uplad and Decide Later Prfile sends the recrding t the TechSmith Relay server but des nt prcess the recrding in any way. The presentatin stays in the Needs Attentin state n the server until an administratr r the presenter selects a prfile t use r deletes the presentatin. Belw are the nly visible prfiles available t staff members. Cllege f Arts and Sciences Cllege f Business Cllege f Health Cllege f Infrmatin and Mathematical Sciences Cntinuing Educatin MP3 (AUDIO ONLY!) Staff Uplad and Decide Later Selecting the prper prfile ensures that yur media will be hsted frm the apprpriate directry and can be easily access. Presentatin details are very imprtant and shuld be handled prir t every recrding submissin t the server. Be sure t enter a descriptive title, and detailed descriptin t help identify the recrding. Step 6: Testing and Recrding Running a test will recrd yur screen and allw yu t playback the vide. This is recmmended fr first time users. Begin recrding by clicking the Recrd buttn. If the Htkeys are set up, they can be used t pause and stp the recrding. This can als be dne manually with the relay cntrls prvided. Once the recrding is cmplete click Stp.
Step 7: Editing and Submitting yur Recrding T begin editing the recrding, click the Trimming buttn. Next mve the time marker the area t trim. The left marker creates a new starting pint, and the right marker selects an end pint accrding t the placement f the time marker. Select the apprpriate trimmer(s). T und the trimming click the between the markers. Be sure t select the recmmended prfile. Click Submit t send the edited vide t the server. As lng as the recrder is cnnected t the server a cnfrmatin will be displayed. Step 8: Recrding Prgress and Cmpletin If yu return t relay.claytn.edu yur user dashbard will nw list the recrding under Recent Presentatins. Clicking n presentatin title will shw the status and prgress.
Once the prcessing is cmplete, an email will be sent t the user cntaining a link. Clicking the link will pen the user s default brwser with the Smart Player. Yu can cpy and paste the link t share it. Presentatins can always be managed by clicking n Presentatin List. Any further questin r cncerns shuld be directed twards the lcal administratr.