You are using an unsupported browser. Please update your browser to the latest version on or before July 31, 2020.
close
You are viewing the article in preview mode. It is not live at the moment.
Home > External Apps > Kaltura > Installing The Kaltura Capture Desktop Recorder
Installing The Kaltura Capture Desktop Recorder
print icon

Kaltura Capture is a tool that Kaltura provides for students and instructors to be able to record video and audio media for projects and courses. This guide will show you how to install Capture on your device. Please review Kaltura Capture's technical requirements to ensure your device meets these minimum requirements before installing Kaltura Capture on your device.

Installing Personal Capture from My Media

  1. Navigate to your My Media page in Canvas.
  2. On your My Media page, click the Add New button in the upper right and then select Kaltura Capture.Screenshot of Kaltura My Media interface showing the Add New drop down menu with Kaltura Capture highlighted
  3. This takes you to the Kaltura Capture Desktop Recorder screen. Under the "Using Kaltura for the first time?" section, select either Download for Windows or Download for Mac, depending on your computer. This will begin the download process.Kaltura Capture download screen with options for Windows and Mac
  4. Once you have finished downloading the Capture installer file onto your computer, run it directly from the download dialog box on your browser. (Don't worry, it's safe!) In Google Chrome, this appears in the lower-left.
    Chrome browser footer showing the downloaded Kaltura Capture installer file
  5. If you are not given a download dialog box, it is likely that this installer file was put into your computer's Downloads folder or directly on your Desktop. Find the file and double-click it to run the Kaltura Capture Setup Wizard.
  6. Click Next in the Kaltura Capture Setup Wizard.
    Kaltura Capture Setup Wizard with the Next button highlighted
  7. You can opt to use a different folder for your recordings, however, it is not necessary and is much simpler to use the default folder Kaltura creates and click Next.
    Kaltura Capture Setup Wizard Installation Settings screen with the Next button highlighted
  8. Select the Install button to begin the installation of Kaltura Personal Capture on your computer. It may take several minutes for the installation process to finish running.
  9. Once the installation process is complete, click Finish.
    Kaltura Capture Setup Wizard with the Finish button highlighted
  10. Kaltura's Capture recorder is now installed on your computer.

To open Capture on your computer

  1. Navigate to your My Media page in Canvas.
  2. Click the Add New button in the upper right and select Kaltura Capture.
  3. Depending on your browser, Personal Capture may launch automatically from here, or open a prompt first. If it opens a prompt, select the option to "Open" or "Proceed" so that your computer can launch the program:
    Kaltura Capture browser prompt

Learn to Use Kaltura Capture

Now, it's time to learn how to use Kaltura Capture!

Feedback
123 out of 186 found this helpful

Recent News View all

    scroll to top icon