Using Panopto in the Classroom (for Windows)

Summary

This article guides you through the steps to successfully record a session on Panopto for Windows.

Instructions

Locate and click on the Panopto shortcut either on the desktop or the Windows menu.
Log in through your Boise State account.
Ensure that you are recording to the correct folder, and give the recording a name (1). Both of these can be altered after the recording is uploaded as well.
Under primary source settings (2), select Capture computer audio if you intend to play a video or audio file during the recording.
Test your audio levels by observing the meter. If levels are too high or too low, use the slider to adjust the sensitivity.
Check the Capture Powerpoint box (3) if you are going to show a Powerpoint file. This will index the slides in your recording. Leave the "Capture Main Screen" box checked as well.
Under secondary source settings (4), boost the fps setting to 30 if you are going to capture a video.
Click Record.
The recorder screen will at first be visible. Minimize it while recording your session, then open it back up to either pause or stop your recording.
Confirm the recording title and folder, then click Done. The Manage Recordings screen will appear, Panopto can now be closed.

The Panopto for windows recorder. (1) Folder Name (2) Capture Computer Audio Checkbox (3) Secondary Sources (4) fps slider.