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How do I record short webcam videos using Express Capture?

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If you would like to record a short video using your computer's camera, you may use Express Capture.

  1. Access My Media through any bCourses site or MediaSpace.
  2. From the Add New dropdown menu (typically at the top right corner), select Express Capture.

3. If prompted, allow access to your webcam and microphone. Your computer's default audio and camera will then be registered in Express Capture.

If you wish to change your input source settings, click the gear icon at the top right of the video player. Select the source you want to change from the dropdown menu to open the menu displayed below.

4. To begin recording your video, click the red button or use the keyboard shortcut. (Alt+Shift+R||⌘+Option+R)

A countdown will begin in the middle of the video player; when it disappears, the recording has begun.

5. Press the white square button in the middle bottom part of the video player next to the timer or use the keyboard shortcut (Alt+Shift+S||⌘+Option+S) to end the recording. 

6. After the video is recorded, you will see these options in the window under your recording:

Shows the Record Again, Download a Copy, and Use this buttons.