Record Your Screen with Panopto Capture

Questions

  • How do I record my computer screen with Panopto?
  • How do I make a screencast using Panopto Capture?
  • Can I record my webcam and screen at the same time in Panopto?
  • Do I need to install software to record with Panopto Capture?
  • What browser do I need to use Panopto Capture?
  • How do I save a Panopto Capture recording to my Panopto library?
  • Where do my Panopto Capture recordings go after I finish recording?
  • How do I share my screen recording with students in Canvas?

Environment

This article applies to all Bowdoin College faculty, staff, and students who want to record a screencast, webcam video, or audio. Panopto Capture runs entirely in a web browser — no software installation is required.

  • Supported browsers: Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge (latest version). Safari is not supported.
  • Requires: A Bowdoin Panopto account (automatically provisioned with your Bowdoin account)

Resolution

Step 1 — Open Panopto Capture

  1. Open Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge.
  2. Sign in to panopto.bowdoin.edu with your Bowdoin username and password.
  3. Click the Create button at the top of the page.
  4. Select Panopto Capture from the menu. Panopto Capture will open in a new browser tab.

Step 2 — Configure your recording sources

Before recording, select what you want to capture:

  • Screen or application: Click the Screens and Apps button and choose to share your entire screen, a specific application window, or a browser tab.
  • Webcam: Click the Video button and select your camera from the drop-down list.
  • Microphone: Click the Audio button and select your microphone.
Browser permissions: The first time you use Panopto Capture, your browser will ask for permission to access your camera and microphone. You must allow both for recording to work. If you accidentally denied permission, click the lock icon in the browser address bar to update site permissions.

Step 3 — Record

  1. When your sources are configured, click the red Record button.
  2. A short countdown will appear before recording begins.
  3. Record your content. You can pause the recording at any time using the Pause button.
  4. When finished, click Stop.

Step 4 — Save your recording

  1. After stopping, Panopto Capture will show a preview of your recording.
  2. Choose the Panopto folder where you want to save it using the folder selector.
  3. Give your recording a name.
  4. Click Upload (or Save and Upload) to save it to your Panopto media library.
Processing time: After uploading, Panopto will process the recording before it is viewable. This typically takes a few minutes. You will receive an email when the video is ready.

Once your recording is in Panopto, you can embed it in a Canvas course — see Upload and Embed Panopto Videos in Canvas in the Related Articles section.

Additional Help

If you need further assistance, you have several options:

  • Bowdoin Bot: Chat with Bowdoin Bot directly from any KB page for instant answers.
  • Phone: Call the Bowdoin College Service Desk at (207) 725-3030.
  • In person: Visit the Tech Hub in Smith Union during business hours.
  • Submit a ticket: Request assistance through the Service Catalog.

Additional Resources

Print Article

Related Articles (5)

Creating Video Quizzes in Panopto Video
Step-by-step instructions for faculty to create an interactive quiz embedded within a Panopto video and add it to a Canvas assignment, including quiz settings and grading options.
Record a Class or Meeting Using Panopto Express
Step-by-step instructions for recording a class or meeting in a Bowdoin classroom using Panopto Express in a web browser, including PTZ camera setup and saving the recording to Panopto with a Bowdoin account.
Trim and Edit a Video in Panopto
Step-by-step instructions for trimming the beginning or end of a Panopto video and removing a section from the middle, using the Panopto web-based editor. No software installation required.
Upload a Video or Audio File to Panopto
Step-by-step instructions for uploading video and audio files to the Panopto media library from a computer, either directly through the Panopto website or through a Canvas course page.
Upload and Embed Panopto Videos in Canvas
Instructions for faculty on uploading video and audio content to Panopto and embedding it in a Canvas course, including embedding via the Rich Content Editor, adding content as a Canvas Module item, and uploading directly through the Canvas-Panopto integration.