You can run the Panopto recorder on your own PC/Mac to create materials outside of the lecture room.
Aston PCs
You can install the Panopto recorder on an Aston PC by following the steps to install advertised software.
Aston Macs
- If you don’t have admin rights on your Mac, you’ll need to request assistance from IT Services.
- If you do have admin rights, you can follow the steps as if you were installing on your own computer, below.
On your personal device
If you want to install on your own computer, or have administrator rights on your Aston computer and are happy to install software yourself, follow these instructions.
Download the installer package
You will only be able to download the recorder if you are able to make recordings. If you haven’t already, make sure you have provisioned your Blackboard course(s).
- Log in to Aston Replay
Click the Download Panopto link at the top right of the screen
Download either the Windows or OS X version
Installation & configuration
Tips & Tricks
The chances are the built in microphone in your laptop won’t be of good enough quality. Email replay@aston.ac.uk for suggested microphones.
For more, take a look at these blog posts by Panopto
One of the tips to improving audio quality is keeping an eye on your input volume. For more tips: https://t.co/bRtpknquau pic.twitter.com/nULU1jeP5D
— Panopto (@Panopto) March 18, 2020
Ready to record? A few tips to make sure your video is as polished as your presentation. https://t.co/MYueXB8XzR pic.twitter.com/7mPQLCDEP7
— Panopto (@Panopto) April 15, 2016