Division of Academic Innovation

Canvas Tips and Tricks 2022-2023 #22

July 31, 2023 • Uncategorized

Completing a Video Assignment with Canvas Studio

Canvas Studio is a new video recording and repository tool available to all HSC Canvas users.

Users can not only record videos with Canvas Studio but also load external videos from YouTube or Vimeo. For additional assistance with Canvas Studio or any other technology tool, contact canvas@unthsc.edu.

  1. Navigate to UNTHSC Canvas.
  2. Click the Canvas Studio icon in the Global Navigation.
  3. Click Record in the upper right corner.
  4. Click Screen Capture or Webcam Capture. If you want both screen and webcam, click either and you can click both in the next step.
  5. Canvas Studio will ask that you download the screen capture application. Complete this step if you have not downloaded the application previously. Otherwise, you can close this window.
  6. You will see the Record panel on the lower right. If desired, you can now click the Both option for screen and webcam recording. Turning computer audio off eliminates recording of any notification sounds from your computer (they may still appear on your screen.
  7. When you are ready click the Record button. You may pause and start the video at any time during the recording. When you are done, click Done. a new window will open. Enter a video title and click upload.
  8. Navigate to the desired course.
  9. Select the assignment or discussion where the video will be submitted.
  10. Click the assignment>Start Assignment.
  11. Click the Studio tab then select the video to submit.

Congratulations! You have submitted a Canvas Studio video!