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Panopto training videos

These short tutorials will set you up for recording with Panopto, on PC and Mac computers

Looking for support recording with Panopto?

These video tutorials cover everything you need to know to get started, with tips for setting up your recording environment, recording short videos, slide presentations, and managing and editing videos. The Panopto recording application works differently on PC and Mac computers so we’ve got tutorials for both operating systems.

Viewing tip: After you click play on a video, select the pop-out button to re-size the video player and enable player controls.

Setting up to record

Before you press record, you’ll want to set up your home office or recording space so the video looks and sounds great. This video tutorial walks through microphone set up, lighting considerations, and finding a neutral background.

Setting Up Your Recording Environment (3:09)

Recording on a PC

How to Record Narration on a PC

Settings for Highest Quality on a PC

How to Record Screen Capture on a PC

Recording slide presentations on a PC

We highly suggest reading from a script, or outline, that helps keep you on track as you narrate a slide presentation. These videos demonstrate how to create “space” on your monitor-or monitors-to position both the slide deck, and a document with the script.

How to Record PowerPoint with 1 Monitor on a PC

How to Record PowerPoint with 2 Monitors on a PC

Additional resources: Video script writing guide

Recording on a Mac

How to Record Narration on a Mac

How to Record Screen Capture on a Mac

Recording slide presentations on a Mac

We highly suggest reading from a script, or outline, that helps keep you on track as you narrate a slide presentation. These videos demonstrate how to create “space” on your monitor–or monitors–to position both the slide deck, and a document with the script.

How to Record PowerPoint with 1 Monitor on a Mac

How to Record PowerPoint with 2 Monitors on a Mac

Additional resources: Video script writing guide

Edit, manage, and share recordings on a PC

How to Edit Recordings on a PC

Managing Recordings on a PC

Sharing Recordings on a PC

Edit, manage, and share recordings on a Mac

How to Edit Recordings on a Mac

Managing Recordings on a Mac

Sharing Recordings on a Mac

Lights and Microphones

Learn how to properly set up a ring light or microphone.

UBeesize Ring Light: Unboxing and Setup

JLab External Microphone: Unboxing and Setup

Additional Panopto training resources

  • Video training 101 This guide is a step-by-step process of the recording process at Continuum College, including sections about writing video scripts, preparing to record, and using Panopto.