Getting Started with Lecture Capture (Panopto)

Instructors can record and live stream lectures, demonstrations, and additional classroom video from anywhere - using a laptop, tablet, or smartphone. Viewers can even submit questions to a presenter in real time for an interactive experience. Access Lecture Capture (Panopto) through My Pitt to create, store, and share videos securely.

Note: Instructors may also grant students Lecture Capture Creator access for completing class assignments or assessments.

Benefits of Lecture Capture

• Record and upload presentations and assignments.
• Broadcast live video to the Pitt community or the world.
• Share pre-recorded videos from previous terms or lectures.
• Combine multiple video sources into one recording.
• Integrate instructor videos with Learning Management System (Canvas).
  
  

Start Using Lecture Capture (Panopto) in 3 Easy Steps

1. Download the Lecture Capture (Panopto) recorder:
   • Desktop or laptop users:
     • Visit Lecture Capture (Panopto) via My Pitt
     • Select the Create button (in the upper left corner of the Lecture Capture window) to install the recorder.
     • Select your version and follow the installation prompts. MacOS and Windows instructions are available.
   • Mobile device users: Download and install the mobile app from the Apple App, Google Play Store, or the Pitt App Center.
   Note 1: Lecture Capture (Panopto) uses the Pitt Passport single sign-on service for multifactor authentication.
2. Configure the recorder:
   • Desktop or laptop users: Configure the macOS or Windows recorder.
   • Mobile device users: Log in to your iPhone, iPad, or Android.
3. Record and post your video:
   • Desktop or laptop users: Start your macOS or Windows  recording.
   • Mobile device users: To start a recording follow these instructions.

Web Recorder

If you are unable to install the desktop client, a web recorder is available.

Panopto recommends use of Chrome, Firefox, or Microsoft Edge browsers for Web recordings. Instructions for using Safari 15.0+ are provided here.

• Create a Video Using Panopto Capture
• How to Create a Video Using Panopto Capture with Safari

Using the Lecture Capture (Panopto) Desktop and Mobile Apps

The following resources provide documentation for the recorder feature of Lecture Capture.

MacOS Recorder

• Installing the Recorder
• Start Using the Recorder
• Recording Status
• Enable Keynote Support
• Keynote and PowerPoint Compatibility
   

Windows Recorder

• Installing the Recorder
• Start Using the Recorder
• Basic Recording
• Advanced Recording
• Recording Hotkeys
• Recorder Capture Resolutions
• Creating High-Quality Recordings
   

Mobile Devices

• Download the App:
  • Apple App Store
  • Google Play
• Log into the Android App
• Log into the iPad App
• Log into the iPhone App
• Using the Android and iOS App

Advanced Lecture Capture (Panopto) Resources

The following resources provide documentation for additional features of Lecture Capture.

Uploading

• Batch Upload Video Files (with Unison)
   

Managing Video

• How to Create a Playlist
• How to copy, move  and create reference copies
• Create a New Folder
• Change Session Name and Folder
• Availability (Publishing)
   

Broadcasting/Webcasting

• Creating a Webcast URL in Advance
• Live Broadcast
   

Equipment

• Choosing the Right Hardware