You can use the Rich Content Editor to record video and audio media. You can record media for any length of time, but shorter media recordings are recommended. If your media is longer than 15 minutes, you may want to consider recording and uploading using an external provider. Longer media recordings require more time to render and may be interrupted without a stable internet connection.
Several features in Canvas support the Rich Content Editor, including Announcements, Assignments, Discussions, Pages, and Quizzes.
Canvas videos also support caption files. Once you record and save your video, learn how to add captions to a video.
Notes:
- The Safari browser does not support recording media. Please use Chrome or Firefox to record media from the Rich Content Editor.
- Media recorded in the Rich Content Editor is saved in the Uploaded Media folder in your User Files or Group Files, depending on where it is recorded. If media is recorded for an assignment submission, the media file is stored in your User Files.
Record Media from Toolbar
To upload media from the toolbar, click the Media icon [1].
You can also upload media from the media options menu. To view additional media options, click the Media Options arrow [2]. Then select the Upload/Record Media option [3].
To view the Media icon, you may have to click the Options icon [4].
Note: If the Media icon does not display in the toolbar, media uploads have been disabled by your institution.
Record Media from Menubar
Click the Insert link [1]. Navigate to view the Media options [2], and select the Record/Upload Media option [3].
Select Mic and Webcam Options
The media recorder connects to your computer's default microphone and web cam.
To change your microphone settings, click the Mic button [1]. Then select from the displayed options [2].
To change your webcam settings, click the Webcam button [3]. To disable video recording, select the No Video option [4].
