Camcorder and Video File Management

The Mediasite Desktop Recorder (MDR) is a free screencasting tool available to HCC students, faculty and staff that allows users to make digital recordings of lectures or presentations. Finished recordings are uploaded automatically uploaded and can be shared through Canvas or a unique web link. The MDR can be installed on any Mac or PC - even on your own personal device! You can manage or edit your finished videos in any web browser at howardcc.edu/mymediasite.

For training or assistance with Mediasite, please contact media@howardcc.edu or see the tutorials below.

Getting Started

My Mediasite Setup
Install the Mediasite Desktop Recorder
Record with the Mediasite Desktop Recorder
Edit Video Details
Add a Video to Canvas Page

Captioning & Accessibility

Sharing

Create Captions for a Video
Edit Existing Captions using Closed Caption Creator
Upload Captions to a Mediasite Video

Create and Manage a Video Folder, Channel or Collection
Add a Video Folder, Channel or Collection to a Canvas Page

Editing

Grouping Videos

Basic Video Editing in MyMediasite

Create and Manage a Video Folder (Channel or Collection)
Add a Video Folder (Channel or Collection) to a Canvas Page

Downloading

Download a Video Package from My Mediasite

Resources for Students

Student resources are available on CTEFaculty.com/StudentMediasite.
Resources include installing the MDR, recording and uploading videos, and submitting videos to Canvas.