What is Express Capture?

Kaltura Express Capture is a pared-down, quick-recording option that you can use with the click of a button. It allows you to record video directly within your internet browser using your webcam and microphone. After recording and saving your video, it will be uploaded into your My Media page without needing to install any additional programs or hardware. In short, this is a "click and shoot" simplified option compared to Kaltura's Capture tool.

Why use Express Capture?

• Super easy to use - literally just a click of a button! Express Capture runs entirely within your internet browser and does not require you to install additional software on your computer. All you need to get started is a webcam and a microphone.
• Easily add slides to recordings you have saved. You can add chapters to a video created with Express Capture after you have saved it to your My Media page.
• Streamlined sharing. Recordings are automatically added to your personal My Media Kaltura page when you save them, so it is easy to share your recordings in Canvas.
• Automatically generated closed captions, just like for all videos created using Kaltura tools or uploaded to Kaltura.

Some ways to use Express Capture in your Canvas course

• Short lectures (20 minutes or less) that can be shared via Canvas Pages or the Course Media Gallery.
• Course announcements can be made into more engaging multimedia experiences. We recommend keeping the video to 5 minutes or less if you are using it as a video announcement.
• Facilitate video-based discussions: Use Canvas's built-in Discussions tool and have students create short videos using Express Capture, then embed their video into their discussion post.
• Media-based assignments: Have students use Express Capture for any assignments requiring recorded commentary or recording in-person video interviews.

Keep in Mind

• You must have an internet connection to use Express Capture. This tool will not work offline.
• Very limited tool: You can only create a webcam video. If you wish to add slides to any videos created using Express Capture, then you will need to manually add the slides to the video after it has been saved to your My Media page.
• If you wish to use a drawing tool, have automatic slide detection, or show your screen, then you will need to use Capture instead.

Further Resources

• Kaltura Express Capture Supported Browsers & Devices

• How to use Kaltura Express Capture tool