Canvas: Add Media Using Kaltura

As a part of Kaltura in Canvas, users in Canvas courses can use the Rich Content Editor's Add Media Using Kaltura feature to add media (video and audio recordings) to a page, discussion, or assignment.

To publish all Kaltura videos within a Canvas course in one specific searchable area, read Canvas: Add, Remove, and Import Videos in the Media Gallery.

Transcript Viewer Available By Default

After August 1, 2024, due to the Kaltura version 7 player upgrade, the player now has a transcript viewer in the upper right which is available by default with some exceptions. For an example of a recording and player with the transcript viewer, refer to this Kaltura v7 Player Example.

In this article:

Adding Media to Canvas Using Kaltura

Use one of these two options to access the Add Media Using Kaltura screen:

  1. Go to the Canvas Page, Assignment, quiz question, or other area where you want to add Kaltura media and select Edit. This will open the Canvas Rich Content Editor.
    Canvas course page. Edit button is highlighted.
    1. Select the Add Media Using Kaltura icon to open a new window.
      Add Media Using Kaltura Icon highlighted in the Canvas Rich Content editor
  2. Add to a Canvas module (for teachers, designers, and TAs):
    1. Go to a Canvas module and select + (Add Item to Module). The add item window opens.
    2. Select External Tool in the menu next to Add.
    3. Select Add Media Using Kaltura. The Link Resource from External Tool window opens.

The next steps depend on your needs.
Embed media from kaltura pop-up with options: upload media, more media options, record webcam, add from youtube.

Select an option from the choices below to navigate to the appropriate section:

Uploading Media

  1. Select Upload Media to open the Upload Media page.
  2. Drag and drop a file or select Choose a file to upload
    Kaltura upload media pop-up with drag and drop and choose file options.
  3. Click </> Embed at the top of the page.
    1. If using the Rich Content Editor, select Save.
    2. If adding to a module, select Add Item.

If you wish to change the name or other settings about the uploaded file, refer to information about My Media (Kaltura) in Canvas.

Embedding Media Already Uploaded to Your Kaltura My Media Library

  1. Select More Media Options to open your My Media library.
  2. To use the default embed settings: Select </> Embed to the right of the desired media. By default, students will be able to open a searchable transcript viewer beside your embedded media, and cannot download a copy of the media. The main exception to this default is when embedding Kaltura Video Quizzes, which will not include the transcript or chapter navigation by default, but you can opt-in to allowing these features.
    • If using the Rich Content Editor, select Save.
    • If adding to a module, select Add Item.
  3. To customize your embed settings: Select the  (Embed Settings) icon to the right of the desired media. The Embed Settings page opens.
    • Select an option from the Choose Player dropdown.
      Embed settings choose player, dropdown expanded: Download disabled (default); Download enabled; Transcript and chapter navigation disabled
      • Download disabled (default): Your embedded media will allow students to open a searchable transcript viewer beside your embedded media.
      • Download enabled: Your embedded media will allow students to download a copy of your media in addition to being able to open and search the transcript.
      • Transcript and chapter navigation disabled: Your embedded media will appear without the transcript viewer and chapter navigation options. This option reduces the embedded media's alignment with universal design principles. Use it only when pedagogically necessary.
    • Select your preferred Max Embed Size.
    • Optional: Check the box next to Start at and enter specific start time.
    • Consider unchecking the checkbox next to Set as my default settings for media type:
      Unchecked box next to the text Set as my default settings for media type: video.
      • Note: Leaving the box checked sets all your current settings (except the start time selections) as the new default settings for that type of media when you embed using More Media Options.
    • Select </> Embed at the top right of the Embed Settings window.
      Kaltura custom embed options page. Embed button is highlighted.
      • If using the Rich Content Editor, select Save.
      • If adding to a module, select Add Item.

If you choose to also publish this media in the course Media Gallery, viewers will see a name based on the file name you uploaded. If you wish to change the name, description, or other information, refer to information and steps about My Media (Kaltura) in Canvas.

Embedding an Existing Media Gallery Playlist

First, follow the steps to create a Media Gallery playlist. Once you have a playlist created:

  1. Return to the Let's get started! page.
  2. Select More Media Options
  3. Select the Media Gallery Playlists tab.
  4. To use the default embed settings, select Embed to the right of the desired playlist. By default, students will be able to view a searchable transcript viewer beside your embedded media, and cannot download a copy of the media.
    1. To customize the playlist embed settings, select the Embed Settings icon (gear) to the left of the Embed button. The Embed Settings window opens.
      1. Select one of the following Choose Player options:
        • Download disabled (default)
        • Download enabled
        • Transcript and chapter navigation disabled
      2. Consider unchecking Set as my default settings for media type: Channel playlists.
        • Note: Leaving the box checked sets all current settings as the new defaults for the next time you embed a Media Gallery playlist using the Rich Content Editor.
      3. Select Embed at the top right of the Embed Settings window.
  5. If using the Rich Content Editor, select Save.
    • If adding to a module, select Add Item.

Recording Your Webcam

This tool is intended for making recordings that are shorter than 10 minutes. For more information, refer to Use Your Computer's Webcam to Record a New Video with Kaltura. For other recording options, refer to Compare Video Recording Tools.

  1. In the Let's get started! window, select Record Webcam.
  2. Follow the directions on the page.
  3. After you finish your recording, select Use This.
    • Your recording will upload to Kaltura, and an Upload Completed! message will appear.
  4. Select </> Embed.
  5. If using the Rich Content Editor, select Save.
    • If adding to a module, select Add Item.

If you choose to also post this media in the course Media Gallery, viewers will see a name based on the date and time it was recorded, for example: Video Recording - Tue Jan 19 2024 11:23:12 GMT-0600 (CST). If you wish to change the name, description, or other information, refer to information and steps for My Media (Kaltura) in Canvas.

Adding a Video from YouTube

  1. In the Let's get started! window, select Add from YouTube.
  2. Paste a link to a YouTube video.
  3. Select Preview. The video will appear in the window.
  4. Select Embed
  5. If using the Rich Content Editor, select Save.
    • If adding to a module, select Add Item.

If you choose to also post this media in the course Media Gallery, viewers will see the name and description that were pulled from YouTube when you completed the steps above. If you wish to change the name and description, refer to information and steps for My Media (Kaltura) in Canvas.

Embedding Audio-only Recordings

When embedding audio recordings using Kaltura, a smaller player provides a distinct look for audio-only media, and is denoted by a musical note in the corner.
Canvas Kaltura audio thumbnail on the my media page. A musical note indicating the media is audio highlighted. 

The audio players used in the Rich Content Editor > Add Media Using Kaltura process were not included in the Kaltura upgrade process in August 2024 due to technical limitations. OIT hopes to upgrade the audio players in late December 2024.

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