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• What keyboard actions or shortcuts work when recording with Kaltura Capture?

  Keyboard actions or shortcuts are available when using Kaltura Capture and the Kaltura course media player. They are as follows: Kaltura Player Kaltura Capture
• How do I clip and trim media with multiple audio tracks in Kaltura Video Editing Tools?

  Kaltura offers a tutorial on Clipping and Trimming Media with Multiple Audio Tracks.
• How do I zoom in and out and reset the timeline in Kaltura Video Editing Tools?

  Step 1 Drag the Zoom marker to the level of granularity you want to see. This naturally will increase the length of the visible Timeline, since […]
• How do I clip and trim media with multiple video streams in Kaltura Video Editing Tools?

  Kaltura offers a tutorial on  Clipping and Trimming Media with Multiple Video Streams.
• What are the Help Question icon and accessibility shortcuts in Kaltura Video Editing Tools?

  Kaltura Video Editing Tools also contains the Help Question icon that opens accessibility shortcuts. These shortcuts are very useful to create clips and trim your […]
• What are the Kaltura Video Editing Tools?

  You can use the Kaltura Video Editor to trim or clip a media entry. The Video Editor has three main areas:
• How To Create and Edit Interactive Video Quizzes in Kaltura

  The Kaltura Video Quiz tool enables instructors to provide students with online quizzes defined by the Instructor and custom-tailored to the needs of the students.
• How do I launch and use the Kaltura Video Editing Tools?

  The Kaltura Video Editing Tools offer basic browser-based editing features that are ideal for quick trims and simple edits. If you need advanced editing features […]
• Where are my Kaltura Capture recordings stored on my computer?

  When you record with Kaltura Capture (installed via Kaltura MyMedia >Add New >Kaltura Capture), your video files are saved locally on your computer. Here’s how […]
• Who can upload video to a course with Kaltura?

  George Mason faculty, staff, and students can use Kaltura to upload, share, and create videos for course and organizational use inside Canvas.
• How can I add captions to my Kaltura videos?

  At George Mason, all media uploaded to Kaltura MyMedia is automatically captioned using machine-based captioning. This process begins as soon as your video finishes uploading, […]
• Is the Kaltura course player an Accessible (508) Player?

  The Kaltura media player is fully 508 compatible. The course player features large easy-to-read controls, does not require complex mouse gestures, works well with screen […]
• I deleted some media from My Media Library, is there any way to bring it back?

  No. When you delete media that you uploaded to your My Media library it’s permanent. We do not possess any means of recovering deleted files, […]
• Once I upload my files to Kaltura can I delete the originals off my computer?

  Yes. But we recommend that you always keep your original files on your local device. Once you upload your media, Kaltura optimizes your files to […]
• Can someone else upload media for me using Kaltura?

  Yes. For example, a Teacher Assistant can upload and place media in your Canvas course. However, the person who uploads the media remains the media […]
• What is the maximum file size I can upload for a single file and total uploads with Kaltura?

  Kaltura does not impose a strict limit on the size of files you can upload to Kaltura MyMedia in Canvas. However, larger files will: ⚠️ […]
• What file types can I upload using Kaltura?

  WARNING: DO NOT upload media with interactive elements (e.g., menus, quizzes). Kaltura cannot accept packages of files (e.g., Camtasia, iSpring, Adobe Presenter).