The Media Library is a
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file repository that students can access within Brightspace. It is attached to each user account and is not connected with individual course sites.
Any video or audio note created
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with Brightspace is automatically added to the user’s Media Library.
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This will most likely happen when usingInsert Stuff when doing submitting video assignments. Previously submitted files can be accessed through the Media Library.
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All members of the Brock community have access to the Microsoft Office 365 email and productivity tool suite. The suite includes OneDrive, which is the recommend method of file sharing and storage and stores all account-linked files from tools like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. |
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The Media Library is separate from the |
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YuJa Media Library which is primarily an instructor-facing video management tool. |
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How to Find the Media Library
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Where is the Media Library?
Click the Admin Tools cog in the top right of
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any Brightspace page and select Media Library.
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How do I add files to the Media Library
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Files can be uploaded from a computer or created
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using the Add button.
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Use Upload File
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to upload locally stored files and Record Webcam
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to record and upload video and/or audio
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Record Webcam
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Brightspace requires permission to
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access a device microphone and/or camera
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and will prompt if needed. This must be enabled to use the recording options.
The Record Webcam window provides simple options to start
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recording
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via the New Recording button
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(note the option for Audio only
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) and the Next button which is used to upload once
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recording is complete
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Each recording can be a maximum of 30 minutes in length. |
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Can I edit files in the Media Library?
Basic editing options are available
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for items created and uploaded within Brightspace via the ellipses (
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…) button on the
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right of the
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page. There are options to Preview, Download, Edit, Rename, change
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Description, and Delete
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files.
When files are deleted, they are sent to the Recycle Bin
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and
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permanently deleted after 90 days.
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Editing
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audio and video files
Uploaded files can be edited directly in Brightspace. Click on the ellipsis (
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Options for editing include:
Optimize for Streaming - Revises the file to improve the streaming quality so users can play it directly in Brightspace, as opposed to having to download it.
Auto-Generating, Uploading, or Creating Closed Captions - Creating closed captions for files increases their accessibility for various audiences. It is highly recommended that users implement some sort of closed-captioning on their files.
Files can be saved as drafts while being edited.
Editing Video Files
Brightspace offers basic editing options for video files, which can be done directly within the browser. Clicking on the ellipsis (. . .), followed by Edit reveals the editing options.
Options for editing include:
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Optimize for Streaming - Revises the file to improve the streaming quality so users can play it directly in Brightspace, as opposed to having to download it.
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…) and then Edit.
Optimize for Streaming will improve the streaming quality options (recommended).
Table of Contents can be used to set “chapters” to help viewers skip to certain sections of the video.
Auto-
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Generate,
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Upload, or
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Create Closed Captions (in the Closed Captions
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tab) will add closed captions or allow you to edit the auto-generated ones. This is highly recommended to improve accessibility.
Seek/
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Cut are options for
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trimming the
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playback length itself.
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These options are
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simplified and a proper video editor is recommended for serious editing work.
Files are saved as drafts while being edited
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