Record a Class or Meeting Using Zoom in a Classroom

Questions

  • How do I record a Zoom meeting in a classroom with a PTZ camera, using the instructor's computer?
  • Can I record my class with Zoom?
  • How do I record my class using Zoom?
  • Can I record my class using a room camera with Zoom?

Environment

This guide applies to scenarios where a Zoom meeting needs to be recorded in a classroom. The classroom is equipped with a PTZ (Pan-Tilt-Zoom) camera connected to the instructor's computer, which has the Zoom app already installed. The client must sign in using a Bowdoin username and password.

Resolution

  1. Sign In to Zoom: Open the Zoom application on the instructor's computer. Enter your Bowdoin username and password to sign in.
  2. Start or Join a Meeting: Use the options available to either start a new meeting or join an existing meeting that you wish to record.
  3. Select Video Settings: Ensure the PTZ camera is selected as the video source. This can typically be done by clicking on the small arrow next to the camera icon and selecting the PTZ camera from the list.
  4. Adjust Camera View: Use the camera controls to position the PTZ camera to your desired view. These controls might be on the camera itself or available within the Zoom app in the video settings section.
  5. Begin Recording: Once the meeting has started, click on the 'Record' button located at the bottom of the Zoom window. Choose whether you want to save the recording locally on the computer or to the cloud, if that option is available and supported.
  6. End Recording: To stop recording at the end of your meeting, press the 'Stop Recording' button. One the recording is stopped, if you chose to save locally, it will be downloaded to your computer, otherwise it will be moved to Panopto.
  7. Sign Out of Zoom: After you have finished and saved your recording, sign out of your Zoom account from the instructor's computer to maintain account security.

Additional Help

If you need further assistance, you can chat with Bowdoin Bot of contact the Bowdoin College Service Desk by phone at (207) 725-3030 or in person at the Tech Hub in Smith Union.

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