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How to Combine Videos (Stitch Videos)
Media Stitching allows you to combine several videos together multiple videos and images to create a new, original video. Important Notes: Media Stitching is currently unavailable for multi-stream videos. You must select at least two items, and no more than 5. The duration of a stitched video can’t be longer […]
How to Use the Recycle Bin
Now when deleting your videos, they are automatically sent to the Recycle Bin. The Recycle Bin allows you to delete videos with an option to restore them later. Videos can be restored it to its original place with its original name, tags, details, metadata and functionality. Note – Items will remain […]
How to use the Web Recorder
The Web Recorder enables recording content directly from a browser without the need to install or use Kaltura Capture. The Web Recorder can use your webcam, screen and microphone or any other audio input to record video. The browser must support webRTC. For information about the supported browsers see Kaltura […]
How to Use the YouTube Integration
Users who wish to use Youtube videos as resources for their teaching and learning can use public Youtube links as MacVideo videos. Using Youtube videos this way will allow you to see specific analytics for the video used within your course or resource. You also have the ability to make […]
What are Creative Commons Usage Rights?
When uploading content to MacVideo, you have the option to assign Creative Commons usage rights to it. Creative Commons licenses give everyone from individual creators to large institutions a standardized way to grant the public permission to use their creative work under copyright law. Please refer to this article on […]
Can Viewers Download My Videos?
By default, viewers cannot download your videos through MacVideo. MacVideo provides the option to make your videos downloadable for yourself, collaborators and viewers if you wish. If you would like to make your videos downloadable to your viewers, view this tutorial on how to make your videos downloadable.
What’s New in the New MacVideo Player?
Top Control Bar The Top Control Bar is located in the top right corner of the player. The Transcript button displays the captions file in a transcription window alongside the player, and allows for the ability to search and jump to specific times when a word was spoken. The transcript […]
How to Create Captions from Scratch
To create your own captions go to the media page of the video you would like to caption. Underneath the video player, click the ACTIONS button, then click Edit. Click on the Captions tab, then click on the Create New Captions button. You will then see a window pop up […]
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) is coming to MacVideo in accordance with McMaster’s digital security strategy. Multi-factor authentication is a way to protect your McMaster email, Avenue to Learn and MacVideo accounts. Also known as two-step verification, MFA adds an extra layer of security to help prevent others from accessing your email […]