System requirements

The following operating systems and web browsers are supported:

Before you get started

Before you get started with Mediasite Capture, do the following to ensure everything goes as smoothly as possible:

• Verify that your system meets the requirements listed above.
• Verify that your microphone and camera are working as expected.
• Do a test run before your first presentation to get familiar with Mediasite Capture.
• If you are new to recording for an online audience, review the Mediasite documentation for recording best practices and accessibility considerations.

Add a presentation using My Mediasite

1. In My Mediasite, select Add Presentation.
2. On the Add Presentation page, select Record Video In-Browser.

Choose a recording option and settings

1. When Mediasite Capture launches in an adjacent browser tab, choose the recording option you want:

   Options

   Display

   Action

   Select this option to record a screencast. A screencast is a video recording of content displayed on your desktop and typically includes audio.

   Options

   Display & Camera

   Action

   Select this option to record a dual video that includes a screencast (display input) and input from a video camera connected to your computer.

   Options

   Camera

   Action

   Select this option to record input from a camera connected to your computer. The final output will be a video-only recording.

2. Follow the Next and Back prompts to navigate through the wizard and choose your recording settings.

   1. If you chose Display and Camera or Camera, select Allow when prompted to let Mediasite Capture use your camera. You will see the video preview in the right frame. Select Settings to update the camera input as needed.

   2. If you chose Display or Display and Camera, use the tabs to navigate to and select the content you want to share with your audience. Once you have selected the content, select Share.

      Options

      Browser tab

      Action

      In this panel, select the tab with the content you want to record from the list. You will see a preview of the content as it will appear to your audience.

      The browser will open the selected tab and you will see its content framed in red. Click the Mediasite Capture tab to see the preview. You will see a notification indicating Mediasite Capture is sharing the tab with the option to stop sharing or view the tab.

      Note: Recording a browser tab on macOS is not supported when using Firefox.

      Options

      Window

      Action

      In this panel, select the window you want to share with your audience. When you click Next the selected window will appear in the display preview window. You will also see a notification indicating that Mediasite Capture is sharing the window with the option to stop sharing.

      Options

      Entire screen

      Action

      In this panel, select the desktop screen you want to share with your audience. When you click Next the selected window will appear in the display preview window. You will also see a notification indicating that Mediasite Capture is sharing the screen with the option to stop sharing.

   3. Select Microphone to include audio in the recording. When the system notification appears, select Allow.
   4. On the Audio Settings page, update the audio device as needed.
   5. Verify that all inputs appear as expected. If you are sharing a window or screen, hide the notification to ensure it does not appear in the final recording.

Record the presentation

To start recording, select the Record button at the bottom of the page. You can pause the recording as needed. Select the Stop button to end the recording.

Upload the presentation to My Mediasite

Once you have finished recording, select Upload to Mediasite. After the presentation is uploaded to My Mediasite, you can manage, update, enhance and share it in the same way you would any recording.