Overview

Kaltura is a media management platform for video and audio files used for teaching, learning, non-PHI research, and outreach. Kaltura automatically optimizes video and audio files for use with any device. It includes strong accessibility workflows, powerful search functions, video quizzes, and deep analytics.

Kaltura can be reached through Canvas and Kaltura MediaSpace.

For videos not related to teaching, learning, research, or outreach, use YouTube or Google Drive.

Never use Kaltura for storing Protected Health Information (PHI). Use Box Secure Storage instead.

Kaltura is not a platform for archiving media files. It is intended for files that will be actively used on an ongoing basis.

NOTE: A Request for Proposals (RFP) for Media Management was conducted in 2021-2022. Kaltura’s offering was found to have the best balance of features, usability, and price. The new contract will take effect in November 2022 for three years, with a minimum of two one-year options to renew. 

Highlights

  • Users can upload, record, and manage video and audio files
  • Use the Kaltura Capture desktop recorder to record your screen and/or desktop
  • Videos published in Canvas courses are only viewable by other people enrolled in those courses
  • Uploaded video/audio files receive auto-generated draft captions through automatic speech recognition
  • Users can search captions within and across videos as a way to review content and learn more
  • Viewer analytics let you know who is watching videos and for how long
  • Unlimited user storage and bandwidth

Getting Started

Integration into Canvas

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Intended Audience

Students
Instructors
Staff & Departments

Cost

University-funded: no charge.

Featured Resources

How-Tos

Canvas: Add Media Gallery (Kaltura) to a Canvas Course

Media Galleries are areas to post, view, and search Kaltura content associated with individual Canvas courses. Only people enrolled in a particular Canvas course have access to that course's Media Gallery. 

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How-Tos

Canvas: Create a Kaltura Video Assignment

Kaltura is a media management system that can be used to upload video files as well as to create webcam recordings. Videos in Kaltura can be viewed on phones, tablets, and computers. Access Kaltura through your...

Self-Help Guides

Kaltura MediaSpace: Upload and Manage Media

Kaltura is a media management platform for teaching, learning, and outreach. This cloud-based system automatically optimizes video files for viewing on any device, includes strong accessibility workflows, powerful search functions, and deep...

How-Tos

Kaltura: Closed Captioning Process Overview

Use this page to find topics related to managing closed captions on your videos using Kaltura in Canvas and MediaSpace. Captions are the text equivalent of what's being said, as well as other auditory information in...

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Additional Resources

Video: Guidelines for Editing Auto-Generated Captions
Prepare for Recording Audio Voiceovers