Learn how to sign in to the Panopto app and record your webcam, screen, and slides.
Windows Already installed on NCU computers. | Mac Install Panopto from Self Service on your NCU Mac. | |
Sign in
Windows - Open the Panopto Recorder app.
- Sign in with your NCU account when prompted.
- If asked for a server, enter northcentral.hosted.panopto.com.
| Mac - Open the Panopto app.
- Select Sign In in the upper right and sign in with your NCU account.
- Select Create New Recording.
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Record
1 | Choose a folder Pick your course folder, or My Folder for videos that aren't for a course. To pick a different folder, select the folder field and expand the course. |
2 | Name your recording Students see this name if you record to a course folder. |
3 | Choose your sources Pick a microphone (required) and, if you want, a webcam. Add your screen or PowerPoint as a secondary source. Present PowerPoint in full-screen mode. |
4 | Record Select Record. Use Pause for breaks; paused sections are left out of the video. |
5 | Stop Select Stop. The recording uploads to your folder automatically. |
Course folder missing? Open Panopto from the course in Canvas once, then check the folder list again.
Tips for a better recording
Sound Record in a quiet room and do a short test first. | Light Face a window or lamp. Avoid bright light behind you. | Screen Close what you don't need and turn off notifications. Plug in your laptop. |
Need a webcam? IT has webcams you can borrow for Panopto recordings. Request one through the Panopto service.