Here’s a quick way to clear the Kaltura cookies in Chrome (make sure you’re on the latest version) if you are experiencing issues viewing the embedded videos in your Avenue course. 1. On the page where the video is, click on the two lines icon that is on the far […]
Managing Folders in MacVideo
What are Folders? Folders are an additional tool to help you organize your personal media. You can create folders, build nested structures, and move your media into them for easier access and management. Your folders are private and visible only to you. Currently there are no ways to share and […]
What’s New in the MacVideo Site Update?
In this latest update to the MacVideo website, there have been several visual changes as we transition to a new design language to modernize, streamline controls and make things easier to organize and find. There are some functional additions that were requested as well. Continue reading below to find out […]
What do the Error Messages in the Player Mean?
The MacVideo player will provide an error message if a problem occurs during playback. Below is the list of error messages that may appear and what they mean. Media is being processed Media is processing, check back soon. Media unavailable Video has been restricted and you don’t have viewing permissions. […]
MacVideo Terms of Use and Policies
By using MacVideo, you agree to our Terms of Use to which include all applicable McMaster policies. This includes the following policies: McMaster Code of Conduct for Computer and Network Users, Canadian Copyright and McMaster Information Security Policy. You can find the several policies at this link: https://secretariat.mcmaster.ca/university-policies-procedures-guidelines/ We reserve […]
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 […]