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Table of Contents
Studio Basics ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
What is Canvas Studio? ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
How do I access Canvas Studio? ........................................................................................................................................................................... 11
How do I use Canvas Studio? ................................................................................................................................................................................. 16
How do I log in to an institution's Canvas Studio site?................................................................................................................................. 21
How do I log out of a Canvas Studio site?.......................................................................................................................................................... 26
What file formats does Canvas Studio support? ............................................................................................................................................ 27
What are the computer specifications for Canvas Studio? ........................................................................................................................ 29
How do I install the Studio Screen Capture Application? ........................................................................................................................... 31
FAQ: What happens to a user's Canvas Studio media after they leave my institution? ................................................................. 32
Studio Media Management ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 33
How do I play a media file in Canvas Studio? ................................................................................................................................................... 34
How do I upload media files in my Canvas Studio account? ...................................................................................................................... 41
How do I add media from YouTube and Vimeo in my Studio account? ................................................................................................. 46
How do I record a Canvas Studio video using a webcam? .......................................................................................................................... 50
How do I record a Canvas Studio screen capture video? ............................................................................................................................ 56
How do I record a screen capture in Canvas Studio on a Chromebook? .............................................................................................. 62
How do I embed Canvas Studio media in a Canvas course? ...................................................................................................................... 68
How do I use Canvas Studio through the Rich Content Editor in Canvas? .......................................................................................... 80
How do I replace a Canvas Studio video thumbnail? .................................................................................................................................... 93
How do I add annotations to my media in Canvas Studio?......................................................................................................................... 97
How do I view and manage annotations in my media in Canvas Studio? ...........................................................................................101
How do I use the Canvas Studio media editor?.............................................................................................................................................104
How do I cut sections of a media file in Canvas Studio? ............................................................................................................................108
How do I trim a media file in Canvas Studio? .................................................................................................................................................117
How do I share media with a user in Canvas Studio? .................................................................................................................................123
How do I share media with a group in Canvas Studio? ..............................................................................................................................128
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How do I view and manage media files shared with me and others in Canvas Studio? ................................................................135
How do I get a public link or embed code for media in Canvas Studio? ..............................................................................................142
How do I delete media in Canvas Studio? .......................................................................................................................................................146
How do I authorize Zoom as a conferencing tool in Canvas Studio? ...................................................................................................149
How do I manage my Zoom recording upload options in Canvas Studio? .........................................................................................153
How do I change the caption settings in a Canvas Studio media file? ..................................................................................................159
How do I download media files or media transcript files in Canvas Studio? ....................................................................................164
Studio Collections ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................166
How do I create a collection in Canvas Studio? ............................................................................................................................................167
How do I view a collection in Canvas Studio? ................................................................................................................................................170
How do I add media to a collection in Canvas Studio? ...............................................................................................................................175
How do I move media to a collection in Canvas Studio? ...........................................................................................................................183
How do I share a collection in Canvas Studio? ..............................................................................................................................................188
How do I view and manage collections shared with me and others in Canvas Studio? ................................................................195
Studio Media Tabs ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................200
How do I edit details and tags for Canvas Studio media? .........................................................................................................................201
How do I add comments or replies to Canvas Studio media? .................................................................................................................204
How do I upload a caption file to Canvas Studio media? ...........................................................................................................................210
How do I use the Canvas Studio Caption Request Tool to add captions to a media file? .............................................................217
How do I manage comments for media in Canvas Studio? .......................................................................................................................224
How do I set my comment notification preferences for Canvas Studio video comments? .........................................................227
How do I view media insights for my Canvas Studio media? ...................................................................................................................230
How do I use the Canvas Studio Insights page? ............................................................................................................................................234
How do I view Canvas Studio analytics for individual viewers?.............................................................................................................240
How do I export Canvas Studio viewer analytics as a CSV file? .............................................................................................................245
How do I use the Caption Editor to edit a caption file? .............................................................................................................................250
Studio Quizzing ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................258
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How do I use Canvas Studio video quizzing? .................................................................................................................................................259
How do I create a Canvas Studio video quiz? ................................................................................................................................................265
How do I view Canvas Studio video quiz results? ........................................................................................................................................277
How do I take a Canvas Studio video quiz in a Canvas course as a student? ....................................................................................282
How do I embed a Canvas Studio video quiz in the Canvas Rich Content Editor as an instructor? ........................................289
How do I post Canvas Studio video quiz results in the Canvas Gradebook? ....................................................................................294
Instructors and Studio ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................302
How do I use Canvas Studio through my Canvas Course Navigation Menu as an instructor? ..................................................303
How do I add a Canvas Studio media module item in a Canvas course as an instructor? ............................................................306
How do I add a Canvas Studio media assignment in a Canvas course as an instructor? ..............................................................316
How do I view Canvas Studio media using the Test Student as an instructor? ................................................................................321
How do I grade Canvas Studio media submissions in SpeedGrader as an instructor?..................................................................325
How do I view and manage my Canvas Studio groups as an instructor? ............................................................................................331
How do I create custom sharing groups in my Canvas Studio account as an instructor? ............................................................339
How do I embed Canvas Studio media in a Canvas discussion as an instructor? ............................................................................347
Students and Studio ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................360
How do I submit Canvas Studio media as a File Upload assignment in Canvas as a student? ...................................................361
How do I submit Canvas Studio media as a Text Entry assignment in Canvas as a student? ......................................................369
How do I embed Canvas Studio media in a discussion reply in Canvas as a student? ...................................................................382
How do I view my Canvas Studio groups as a student? .............................................................................................................................394
How do I manage a Canvas Studio group as a student? ............................................................................................................................399
How do I create Canvas Studio groups as a student? .................................................................................................................................405
Studio Admins ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................413
How do I view Studio Analytics usage data for my institution's Canvas Studio account? ...........................................................414
How do I view Studio Analytics media usage data for my institution's Canvas Studio account? .............................................418
How do I view Studio Analytics for users in my institution's Canvas Studio account? .................................................................427
How do I manage Canvas Studio settings as an admin? ............................................................................................................................432
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What user roles and permissions are available for a Canvas Studio account? ................................................................................434
How do I manage Canvas Studio user role permissions as an admin? .................................................................................................437
How do I view and manage my Canvas Studio groups as an admin? ....................................................................................................440
How do I create custom sharing groups in my Canvas Studio account as an admin? ....................................................................448
How do I configure my institution's Zoom app to send cloud recordings to Canvas Studio? .....................................................456
How do I connect Zoom as a conference tool in Canvas Studio as an admin?..................................................................................472
Where can I find my Zoom Account ID to connect Zoom as a conference tool in Canvas Studio? ..........................................476
How do I view and manage other Canvas Studio account groups as an admin?..............................................................................479
How do I manage Canvas Studio developer keys as an admin? ..............................................................................................................486
How do I create a Canvas Studio user as an admin? ...................................................................................................................................489
How do I manage Canvas Studio users as an admin? .................................................................................................................................492
How do I view my institution's Canvas Studio LTI Keys as an admin? .................................................................................................495
How do I manage Canvas Studio embed default settings as an admin?..............................................................................................497
Studio Profile and User Settings ..........................................................................................................................................................................................501
How do I view the user menu in a Canvas Studio site? ..............................................................................................................................502
How do I enable high contrast styles in a Canvas Studio site? ...............................................................................................................505
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Studio Basics
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What is Canvas Studio?
Canvas Studio is a communication tool that allows instructors and students to actively collaborate through video and
audio media. Learn more about Studio on the Studio website.
Student and Instructor Engagement
Studio's interface lets students and instructors engage with media content by commenting directly on the media timeline.
Students can learn from each other's insights as well as from the instructor's direction and feedback.
Comments are noted with the posting time and date, along with the aligned time in the media. Comments can also be shown as
inline comments in the timeline while viewing the media. Users can also post replies to comments as well, which can supplement
the comments and are not part of the timeline display.
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Asset Management
In a Studio account, Studio's asset management automatically organizes media to help users find content easily.
For instructors, any media added to a course is created as a separate collection so they can tag media for better organization
and searchability.
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Analytics
Media owners can also view media engagement through user analytics. Unlike other media sites, Studio analyzes views on a
per-user basis.
Studio's analytics allow instructors and administrators to quickly and easily analyze the media students are viewing, how long
they are viewing, and when they stop viewing. This information allows instructors to optimize media to communicate critical
information more effectively and monitor student behavior.
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Canvas Integration
Studio integrates with Canvas for a seamless learning experience. Studio media can be embedded in the Rich Content Editor,
which is available in multiple feature areas including Assignments, Discussions, and Pages.
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How do I access Canvas Studio?
You may be able to access Canvas Studio using a standalone Canvas Studio site, or your institution may have configured
the Canvas Studio integration for Canvas LMS.
You can use a Studio account to view, share, and comment on any uploaded video or audio media file.
Access Overview
• Users can upload and manage media files at any time
• Users who upload media are considered to be the media owner
• Media owners can manage all media settings and functionality including setting user details and viewing analytics
• Media owners can manage comments in their media
• Media owners can share media with other users and grant viewing or editing access
• Media always allow and display comments
• Media include a link and embed code to use in public sites (comments are never displayed)
Studio Site
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If your institution uses a Canvas Studio site, you can access Canvas Studio from your institution's Studio site URL.
Additionally, a separate login site is provided for admins at institutions that use Studio with Canvas LMS. This site is separate
from Canvas and is hosted in a separate URL. However, all other content in the Studio site is the same as in a Studio account.
Accessing this site requires an email invitation to create a user password. Any user who receives an email invitation can access
the Studio site.
Access Overview
• Users must log in to a separate URL
• Users have the same access as standard Studio accounts
• Users with Studio admin roles can manage users
Note: If your institution enables Canvas authentication, you can log into your Studio site with your Canvas credentials.
Canvas
When integrated with Canvas LMS, Studio may be accessed from the Global Navigation menu, from the Course Navigation
menu (for instructors), and as an external tool in the Rich Content Editor. The Canvas Studio integration allows for the seamless
integration of media interaction in teaching and learning.
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Canvas Global Navigation Menu
When Studio is enabled for all users at an instititution, the Global Navigation Menu displays a Studio link. You can access your
Studio account from anywhere in Canvas.
Note: If the Global Navigation Menu does not display a Studio link, you may still have access to Studio through the Rich Content
Editor.
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Course Navigation Link
Instructors can view and access their Canvas Studio account from the Course Navigation Studio link.
Rich Content Editor
Multiple Canvas features use the Rich Content Editor, including Assignments, Discussions, and Pages.
Even if you do not have direct access to Studio through the Global Navigation menu, you may be able to access Studio through
the Rich Content Editor. However, access through the Rich Content Editor includes modified functionality and gives more
control to the course instructor.
To open Studio, click the Studio icon [1]. If the icon does not display directly in the toolbar, you may need to click the Options
icon [2].
Access Overview
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• Users can only access their Studio account when using the Rich Content Editor, including media uploads
• Students who upload a media file in either a course or a group are not considered to be the video owner; a copy of the media
is made for the course instructor to manage
• Media can be embedded with or without comments
• After media is embedded, instructors can manage all media settings and functionality for course media including setting
user details and viewing analytics
• Instructors can manage comments in all course media
• Existing comments in embedded media are not included in course copies.
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How do I use Canvas Studio?
A Canvas Studio account allows you to manage all your Studio media at any time. You can view, share, and comment on any
uploaded video or audio media file.
When Studio is integrated with Canvas, users with instructor roles can also embed media within their course.
Most commonly, Studio accounts are integrated with Canvas and can be accessed through your institution's Global
Navigation Menu. However, Studio can also be accessed through a separate Studio site (most commonly for admins). Learn
more about accessing Canvas Studio.
To learn about available keyboard shortcuts in Canvas Studio, view the Studio Media Player Keyboard Shortcuts PDF.
Note: If your Canvas Global Navigation Menu does not include a link to Studio, and your institution did not provide you
with an email to log into the Studio site, you can always access Studio through the Rich Content Editor Studio icon, though
full functionality is limited. If you are an instructor, you can also access Studio through the Course Navigation Menu.
View Canvas Studio
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Your Canvas Studio account displays a Navigation Toolbar [1], followed by sort and filter options [2]. In the media library, your
individual media files and media collections display [3].
View Studio Navigation Toolbar
The Studio Navigation Toolbar displays a Navigation Menu icon [1], and icons to record [2], add [3], and search media in Studio
[4].
Note: The Studio Navigation Toolbar displays at the top of every page.
View Sort and Filter Options
By default the media files and collections display in the order they were uploaded or created, starting with the most recently
uploaded media or created collection. To sort the files by name or by date, click the Sort by drop-down menu [1].
Additionally, all files in the library display. To filter the displayed media by collection or individual file, click the Filter by drop-
down menu [2].
To create a new collection in the media library, click the Add Collection button [3]. Learn more about collections.
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View Library
Media files and collections display in the library. Learn more about viewing your media libraries in Canvas Studio.
Note: Media library pages display up to 20 media files per page. To view additional media files, use the page navigation options
at the bottom of the page.
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Search Media
To search for a video or audio file, click the Search icon [1].
Enter titles, description terms, or terms that match specific tags in the Search field [2]. Then press the Enter or Return key on
your keyboard. Learn more about adding tags and descriptions to media files.
Results display in the library [3].
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View Media
To view the media, click the media thumbnail.
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How do I log in to an institution's Canvas Studio site?
If you receive an email welcoming you to Canvas Studio, you need to verify your account by setting up a password. This
password is used to access a specific Studio site separate from Canvas. When you accept the account invitation, the login
page displays the URL you should use to manage and access Studio.
Most commonly, email invitations are only sent to users who are invited to Studio as admins. You can manage your Studio
admin settings in Canvas.
The password you create for your Studio site currently does not sync with your Canvas login, so for best results, create the
same password for Studio that you use for Canvas. If you choose a different password, you can reset your password in your
Studio site at any time using the password reset link.
If your institution enables Canvas authentication, you can log into your Studio site using your Canvas credentials.
Except for the Studio site user menu, Studio sites display the same content as found in an Studio account.
Open Email
In your email inbox, open the welcome email. The subject line is Welcome to Studio!
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Set Password
Click the Set your password link.
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Create and Confirm Password
Enter a password for your account In the Password field [1]. Re-enter the same password in the Confirm Password field [2].
Click the Save button [3].
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Log in to Studio
The password page refreshes and displays the login page for your Studio admin management site. You may want to bookmark
this URL.
In the login page, enter your email address [1] and password [2]. Click the Sign In button [3]. If you forgot your password, click
the Forgot password? link [4].
Notes:
• Studio sites follow a URL structure of [your institution name].instructuremedia.com.
• If your institution enables Canvas authentication, you can log into your Studio site with your Canvas credentials.
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View Studio
View your account in your Studio site.
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How do I log out of a Canvas Studio site?
When you are finished in your Canvas Studio site, you can log out of your account.
Open Navigation Menu
Click the Navigation Menu icon.
Log Out
Click the Log Out button.
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What file formats does Canvas Studio support?
Canvas Studio supports video and audio playback and can upload specific media files up to 10 GB.
Supported Video Formats
Studio supports H.264 video playback.
Studio will accept the following video files for playback:
• flv – Flash Video
• asf – Windows Media
• qt – Apple QuickTime
• mov – Apple QuickTime
• mpg – Digital Video Format
• mpeg – Digital Video Format
• avi – Digital Video Format
• m4v – Digital Video Format
• wmv – Windows Media
• mp4 – Digital Video Format
• 3gp – Multimedia Mobile Format
Why did my video upload fail?
There are a few common things that cause uploaded videos to fail processing:
1. Your Quicktime file has external references. Quicktime allows you to edit videos, including adding pieces of separate video
files. Unfortunately, saving from Quicktime merely references pieces of separate videos, which means that they’re not
included in the file that’s uploaded.
2. Your video file contains a portion of either audio or video that is not supported.
3. Your video file is corrupt or its format is unidentifiable and doesn’t match the file extension.
Supported Audio Formats
Studio will accept the following audio files for playback:
• mp3 – Digital Audio Format
• wma – Windows Media Audio
• wav – Waveform Audio File Format
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Supported External Video Formats
Studio will accept videos from the following streaming platforms for playback:
• YouTube
• Vimeo
Note: Admins can restrict users from adding media via YouTube or Vimeo.
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What are the computer specifications for Canvas Studio?
This is a list of basic computer system requirements to use Canvas Studio. It is always recommended to use the most up-to-
date versions and better connections. Studio will still run with the minimum specifications, but you may experience slower
loading times.
Screen Size
Studio is best viewed at a minimum resolution of 800x600.
Operating Systems
• Windows 8.1 and newer
• Mac OSX 10.6 and newer
• Linux - Chrome OS
• Chromebook - Chrome OS
Computer Speed and Processor
• Use a computer 5 years old or newer when possible
• 1GB of RAM
• 2GHz processor
Internet Speed
• Along with compatibility and web standards, Studio has been carefully crafted to accommodate low bandwidth
environments
• Minimum of 512kbps
Screen Readers
• Macintosh: VoiceOver (latest version for Safari)
• PC: JAWS (latest version for Firefox; we currently do not support the Edge browser for accessibility)
• PC: NVDA (latest version for Firefox)
• There is no screen reader support for Studio in Chrome
Learn more about supported accessibility in Studio.
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Supported Browsers
Studio supports Canvas browsers.
Note: Studio webcam capture is only supported by Chrome and Firefox browsers.
Languages
The Studio user interface inherits the browser’s set language.
Studio on Mobile Devices
The Studio interface is optimized for desktop displays and is not officially supported on mobile browsers.
Mobile Browsers
Visit the Apple store or the Play store to download mobile browsers. The following major browsers are compatible with mobile
devices:
iOS
• Safari
• Chrome
• Photon Flash Player (supports Flash)
Android
• Internet
• Firefox
• Chrome
Note: Android default browser varies per mobile device.
Canvas Mobile Operating System Native App Support
• iOS 7 and newer (versions vary by device)
• Android 4.2 and newer
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How do I install the Studio Screen Capture Application?
The Studio screen capture application can be downloaded and installed on both Microsoft Windows and Mac computers.
As an IT admin, you can install the screen capture application for Studio on common-use computers. You also have the
option to silently install the screen capture application on users’ computers within your organization.
Note: By default the URL provides the 32-bit version of the screen recorder. The 64-bit version is being released for
Admin testing.
Download Installer for Windows
To download the screen capture application for Windows, open the following URL: https://tw.instructuremedia.com/
som_download/win.
Once the installer is downloaded, run the following command with the /S install option to silently install the package to the
computers.
InstallScreenRecorderLauncher-2.9.3vo.exe /S
Notes:
• The version number of the downloaded installer may change. Confirm the version number in the download before running
the silent install command.
• By default the URL provides the 32-bit version of the screen recorder. If you need the 64-bit version, please use this URL:
https://tw.instructuremedia.com/som_download/win?version=somjre14.
• Silent install is compatible with device management software such as Intune or Airwatch. Installs are updated automatically,
so maintenance of upgrades will be minimal. No other configuration options are required during install as further options are
set up and synchronized automatically once a user launches the application.
Download for Mac
To download the screen capture application for Mac, open the following url: https://tw.instructuremedia.com/som_download/
mac.
To install the application, open the InstallScreenRecorderLauncher-2.9.dmg and start the “Screen Recorder Launcher Setup”
from the Finder window.
Note: By default the URL provides the 32-bit version of the screen recorder. If you need the 64-bit version, please use this URL:
https://tw.instructuremedia.com/som_download/mac?version=somjre14.
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FAQ: What happens to a user's Canvas Studio media after they leave my institution?
Do admins have access to a user's Canvas Studio media if the user leaves the institution?
Yes, admins can access a user's Canvas Studio media at the course level. An admin can also export Canvas Studio media.
Admins can also ask the faculty member or student leaving the institution to group their media in a collection and share the
collection with the admin.
Does a user's Canvas Studio media stay at the course level?
Yes, the user's media is associated with their user role. If a course-level user uploads or adds media to their library in Canvas
Studio, their media is also accessible at the course level.
If a user has left my institution, can their videos be imported and exported to future courses?
Yes, you can make a course copy of their course and the existing embedded videos will be preserved. If the existing embedded
videos are not preserved in the course copy, contact Canvas Support for help.
Copied courses can also be exported and used for import.
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Studio Media Management
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How do I play a media file in Canvas Studio?
In Canvas Studio, the media player includes a variety of options you can use to manage your viewing experience.
If your institution uses the Canvas Studio LTI in Canvas LMS, Studio media may be embedded as part of a Canvas course
page or group content via the Rich Content Editor. Embedded media in Canvas may or may not include the comments
feature.
Note: The media player also supports keyboard shortcuts. For details, view the Canvas Studio Media Player Keyboard
Shortcuts PDF.
Open Media
In your Studio account, locate the media you want to view on the My Library page [1], or using the search field [2].
To open the media file, click the View link [3]. If the video has captions, the caption icon will appear [4].
Note: Media library pages display up to 20 media files per page. To view additional media files, use the page navigation options
at the bottom of the page.
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Play Media
To play the video or audio file, click the Play button [1]. View the total length of the media in the timeline [2].
View Timeline
To pause the media as it plays, click the Pause button [1]. As the media plays, the numbers will change to indicate the elapsed
time in the media.
Set Volume
To set the playback volume for the media, click the Volume button [1] then click and drag the volume indicator [2]. To decrease
the volume, move the indicator to the left. To increate the volume, move the indicator to the right.
Note: Playback volume is based on the current volume set for your computer. You may also have to adjust the volume for your
computer output.
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Set Playback Speed
To set the playback speed of the media, click the Media Settings icon [1], then select the Speed option [2]. By default, the media
plays at the set original speed (1x). You can slow the media playback (0.5x or 0.75x) or increase the playback speed (1.25x, 1.5x,
or 2x). To manage the playback speed, select an option [3].
Note: You cannot change the playback speed for media uploaded from YouTube and Vimeo.
View Full Screen
To view the video in full screen, click the Full Screen icon.
Note: Not all media uploads include a full screen option.
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Toggle Captions
If the media file includes a caption transcript, you can turn captions on and off from the media player.
To enable captions for the media, click the Toggle Captions On icon [1].
To turn off captions, click the Toggle Captions Off icon [2].
View Captions
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When closed captioning is enabled, you can view the text as the video plays. The media player will also includes a variety of
options you can use to customize your caption viewing experience.
View Comments
If your media includes inline comments [1], they will display by default. To manage displayed inline comments in your media,
click the Media Settings icon [2] and click the Comments toggle [3].
Note: You can only turn inline comments to display all or to display none. You cannot manage individual inline comment display
settings.
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View Comment Timeline
When inline comments are turned on, timeline dots indicate comments added by a user [1]. A comment preview also displays in
the media player [2].
You can view comments directly in the Comments tab [3]. Comments are arranged chronologically by time and are highlighted
as they appear in the media timeline.
Comments can also include replies from other users [4]. Studio displays the first five replies. However, if a comment includes
more than five replies, you can load additional replies.
Note: If there are more than 100 comments in a video or audio file, the inline comments option is automatically turned off.
However, comments still display in the Comments tab.
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View Media Details
If your media includes comments, you can also view the details of the video or audio file. The Details tab shows the name of the
video [1], the description [2], the profile picture (if supported) and name of the user who uploaded the media [3], the date the
media was uploaded [4], and any tags associated with the media [5].
Note: If you uploaded the media, you can also view the Edit Details button, which allows you to edit the details of the media.
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How do I upload media files in my Canvas Studio account?
In Canvas Studio, you can upload media files from your device by dragging and dropping a file into the My Library page or
using the Add Media icon. Studio supports uploading individual media files, and you can upload an individual media file or
multiple individual files at once. The maximum file size for a media file upload is 10 GB. Learn more about supported file
formats.
Once the media file is uploaded in Studio, you can add annotations, share access, and manage the media using the media
tabs.
Studio also supports adding videos from YouTube and Vimeo via URL.
Note: Admins can restrict users from uploading media from a device. Learn more about managing permissions in Canvas
Studio.
Upload Media Files
You can add media files from any page in Studio. To upload a media file, click the Add Media icon [1].
Alternatively, you can drag and drop files into Studio [2].
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Notes:
• You can upload multiple media files at once. However, Studio cannot upload compressed (ZIP) files. The maximum file size
for a media file upload is 10 GB. Learn more about supported file formats.
• Admins can restrict users from uploading media from a device. Learn more about managing permissions in Canvas Studio.
Browse Files
Click the Browse Files button [1]. You may also be able to add media via YouTube or Vimeo URL [2].
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Upload File
Select the media file you want to upload [1]. Then click the Upload button [2].
View Upload Progress
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View the progress of your media upload.
View Uploaded Media
View the media in your My Library page. Click to view the media.
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Manage Media
To share the media, download the media, download a transcript of the media, or delete the media click the More Options menu
[1].
You can manage the media playback speed and turn commenting on and off from the Media Settings menu [2].
To view the media in a library or course, click the Media Location drop-down menu [3]. If the media is added in a course, you can
view course-specific media details.
You can also edit media details [4], view comments [5], review user insights and analytics [6], and add captions [7].
Note: To download a transcript of the media, the captioning option must be enabled by the owner of the media.
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How do I add media from YouTube and Vimeo in my Studio account?
If allowed by your institution, you can add media from YouTube and Vimeo in your Studio account. Once the YouTube or
Vimeo video is added in Studio, you can add annotations, share access, and manage the media using the media tabs.
Currently, Studio does not support caption transcripts for videos added via URL. To add captions to these media, you can
add captions in Studio. Additionally, you can only replace the video thumbnail for videos you upload in Studio.
If a YouTube or Vimeo video's privacy settings change to restrict public access, the Studio player displays a notice. Contact
the video owner and request an update to the video share settings.
Studio also supports uploading media files to your Studio account.
Notes:
• Vimeo videos with an Unlisted privacy setting cannot be added to Studio.
• Admins can restrict users from adding media via YouTube or Vimeo. Learn more about managing permissions in Canvas
Studio.
Add Media
In Studio, click the Add Media icon.
Note: Admins can restrict users from uploading media from a device. Learn more about managing permissions in Canvas Studio.
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Add Media URL
Enter the video URL in the Youtube or Vimeo Link field [1]. Then click the Add Video button [2].
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View Added Media
Media added via YouTube display a YouTube icon [1].
Media added via Vimeo display a Vimeo icon [2].
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Manage Media
You can share the media, delete the media, ,download the media, or download a media transcript from the More Options menu
[1].
You can manage the media playback speed and turn commenting on and off from the Media Settings menu [2].
To view the media in a library or course, click the Media Location drop-down menu [3]. If the media is added in a course, you can
view course-specific media details.
You can also edit media details [4], view comments [5], review user insights and analytics [6], and add captions [7].
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How do I record a Canvas Studio video using a webcam?
You can record a video using your webcam in Canvas Studio. Videos can be recorded from any page in your account. You
can record media for any length of time, but shorter video recordings under 5 minutes long are recommended due to
browser resource limitations.
Notes:
• Studio webcam capture is only supported by Chrome and Firefox browsers. If you use an unsupported browser, Studio
will prompt you to switch browsers.
• You may need to allow the browser to access your camera and microphone.
• Studio webcam capture creates a webM video.
• For more information about how screen readers work with recording a video in Studio, please visit Accessibility within
Studio.
• If you are using an iOS or iPad iOS device, you cannot record a video directly in Canvas Studio using a webcam. Instead,
you can record the video using your device's webcam application and upload the video as a media file.
Record Video
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To record a video, click the Record button [1], then click the Webcam Capture link [2].
Note: If you are using an iOS device, the Webcam Capture link is unavailable. You can, however, record the video using your
device's webcam application and upload the video as a media file.
Allow Access
To give access to your computer's microphone and camera, click the Allow button.
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Start Recording
Click the Start Recording button.
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Finish Recording
When your video recording is done, click the Finish button.
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Save Recording
View the recording. Enter a title in the Title field [1] and click the Save Media button [2].
To re-record your video, click the Start Over button [3].
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View Recording
In the My Library page, view your video recording. Once the recording is processed, you can manage all controls and settings.
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How do I record a Canvas Studio screen capture video?
You can record a screen capture video in Canvas Studio. Screen captures can be created from any page in your account.
You can use the screen capture tool to record media for any length of time, depending on your computer's memory.
Notes:
• For more information about the screen capture application functionality, visit the screen capture application tutorial
videos.
• For more information about how screen readers work with screen capture video, please visit Accessibility within
Studio.
• If you are using a Mac computer, you will need to adjust the Security and Privacy settings in your Mac's System
Preferences to allow screen recording. You will also need to update your Mac OS (operating system) to version 10.13
or newer.
• As an admin, you may be able to install the screen capture application for Microsoft Windows common-use computers.
• If you are using a Chromebook computer, the process for recording a screen capture video varies slightly.
Record Screen Capture
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To record a screen capture, click the Record button [1] and then click the Screen Capture link [2].
Download and Install Screen Capture Application
To record the screen, you will need to download and install the screen capture application. To download the application, click
the Download button.
Note: If you have downloaded a different version of the screen capture application, uninstall the previous version and download
the recent version from Studio.
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Record Screen Capture
To manage recording settings, click the Settings icon [1]. You can also choose the type of recording [2], screen size [3], and
narration volume [4].
To change your recording preferences, click the Preferences button [5]. The preferences you can change include the pause
hotkey, webcam big hotkey, mark timeline hotkey, count down, control bar, webcam preview, fullscreen record controls,
reposition cursor on resume, and keyboard controls while paused.
To use the draw and zoom tools, click the pen icon [6]. The draw and zoom tools include lines, arrows, boxes, highlights, speech
bubbles, and colors, etc.
To start the screen capture, click the Rec button [7].
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Pause Screen Capture
When the screen capture is done, click the Pause button.
Finish Screen Capture
To upload the screen capture, click the Done button [1].
To preview the screen capture, click the Play button [2].
To delete the screen capture and start over, click the Delete button [3].
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Upload Screen Capture
To upload the screen capture, enter a title [1], description [2], and then click the Upload button [3]. You can also edit the capture
[4], redo the capture [5], or cancel the capture [6].
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Return to Uploads
Click the Continue button.
View Screen Capture
In the My Library page, view your screen capture. Once the screen capture is processed, you can manage all controls and
settings.
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How do I record a screen capture in Canvas Studio on a Chromebook?
You can record a screen capture video in Canvas Studio on your Chromebook. Screen captures can be created from any
page in your Canvas Studio account. You can use the screen capture tool to record media for any length of time, depending
on your computer's memory.
Note: For more information about how screen readers work with screen capture video, please visit Accessibility within
Studio.
Open Screen Capture Tool
To record a screen capture, click the Record icon [1] and click the Screen Capture option [2].
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Choose Screen to Capture
A window may display and request access to your microphone and camera. Click the Allow button [1]. Select which screen or
application you want to record in your screen capture by clicking a tab [2] and then clicking the thumbnail of your chosen screen
[3]. Click the Share button [4].
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Record Screen Capture
You can preview your chosen screen before you start recording [1]. You can also enable or disable your webcam [2], select your
microphone [3], and allow or disable your system audio during your screen capture [4]. To begin your screen capture, click the
Start Recording button [5].
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Finish Screen Capture
The in-progress indicator in your Studio window will display the amount of time your screen capture has been recording [1]. To
end and discard your screen capture, click the Cancel button [2]. To finish your recording, click the Finish Recording button [3].
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Save Screen Capture
You can preview your screen capture by pressing the Play button [1]. To add a name for the recording, type a name in the Title
field [2]. To redo the recording, click the Start Over button [3]. To save your screen capture as it is, click the Save Media button
[4].
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View Screen Capture
View your screen capture video in the My Library page. Once the screen capture is processed, you can manage all controls and
settings.
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How do I embed Canvas Studio media in a Canvas course?
In Canvas, users can embed media from Canvas Studio in any feature area with the Rich Content Editor, including
Assignments, Discussions, and Pages. Media is embedded using the Studio LTI tool. You can select existing media and also
upload new media through the Studio LTI tool.
When embedding media in Canvas, you can choose to disable Media Tabs. Media Tabs give you access to media details,
comments, insights, and captions. When media tabs are disabled, embedded Canvas Studio media can be resized in the
user interface. Regardless of comments, embedded media views are always included in analytics.
If needed, you can embed YouTube or Vimeo videos at a particular timestamp. Additionally, when embedding media in
Canvas, the download option is disabled by default for media you own, but you can choose to enable the download option.
Embedding Media in Assignments and Discussions
If you are an instructor and embedding media in an assignment or a discussion, you may consider disabling comments. For
graded assignments, inline comments are not a replacement for submissions and never display in SpeedGrader. For
instance, when embedding media in a graded discussion, students could post inline comments, but to receive a grade, they
would also have to post a reply to the graded discussion. The discussion reply would display in SpeedGrader for grading.
However, comments could be enabled when embedding media in a No Submission or Not Graded assignment.
Embedding Media as a Student
If you are a student, you can embed Canvas Studio media in a discussion reply, a text entry assignment, or a file upload
assignment. Media you embed into a Canvas course or group is created as a new copy owned by your instructor. When
embedding media, you will not be able to edit any details, so you may want to confirm the name of your media before it is
uploaded. Otherwise, you can contact your instructor to modify the details of your media.
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Open Studio in Rich Content Editor
Open any Canvas feature area that supports the Rich Content Editor, such as Discussions, Assignments, or Pages. Click the
Studio icon [1].
Notes:
• If the Studio icon does not display in the toolbar, click the Options icon [2].
• You can also access the Studio tool from the App icon [3].
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Locate Media
By default, the page displays media from your collection. To view other collections, click the My Library menu [1].
To search for a video or audio file, click the Search icon [2].
Note: If you are an instructor, you can also view media uploads for your courses.
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Locate Shared Media
To embed media shared by another user, click the My Library menu [1] and then click the Shared with Me link [2].
Note: Selecting shared media from the course it was shared from will not provide the embed option. To embed shared media,
open the Shared with Me collection or search for the media by name.
Upload New Media
To upload new media, click the Add button.
You can also drag and drop media into the window. You can bulk upload multiple media files at a time. The maximum file size for
a media upload is 10 GB.
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Select Media
Hover over the media you want to select [1]. Then, click the Select button [2].
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Display or Hide Media Tabs
You can can display Media Tabs in the embedded media file. The Media Tabs can include the Details, Comments, Insights, and
Captions tabs. To display or hide the Media Tabs in the embedded media file, click the Display media tabs toggle button.
Note: By default, this option may be on or off. Admins control whether it is on or off by default through Studio Settings.
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Embed at Timestamp
If you are embedding media from an external source such as YouTube or Vimeo, you can set the media to begin playing at a
particular timestamp.
To embed media at a timestamp, click or play the video to the desired time [1]. Then, click the Set current button [2]. The time
displayed on the Set current button displays in the Timestamp field [3]. Alternatively, enter a time directly into the Timestamp
field.
Note: The option to start embedded media at a timestamp only displays if the media is from YouTube or Vimeo.
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Resize Embedded Media
To resize embedded media, click to disable the Display media tabs toggle [1]. Then, click the Embed button [2].
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Open Studio Media Options
Click in the video window to display the Studio Media Options pop-up. Then, click the Studio Media Options link.
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The Studio Media Options tray displays information about the media, including the media title, and display and sizing options.
You can customize how the embedded media displays. To embed the video directly in the rich content editor, click the Embed
Video radio button [1]. To display a text link to open the media in a new tab, click the Display Text Link (Opens in a new tab)
radio button [2].
To select a pre-set size from a list, click the Size drop-down menu [3]. Pre-set size options include medium, large, and extra large.
To enter a custom size, select the Custom option [4]. Enter a custom width or height in pixels in the size fields [5]. As you enter a
size, the other field will automatically update to preserve the aspect ratio.
To save the selected options, click the Done button [6].
Note: The media title cannot be edited from the Studio Media Options tray. To edit the media title, view the media details.
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Enable or Disable Download Option
If you are embedding your own media, you can allow the media to be downloaded. To display the download option in the
embedded media file, click the Display Download Option toggle button. By default, this option is turned off.
Note: The Display Download Option toggle button only displays if you are the owner who created and uploaded the media file
in Studio.
Embed Media
Click the Embed button.
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Manage Media
Preview your embedded video in the Rich Content Editor field.
If you want to replace the existing media, delete the media from the Rich Content Editor field and access Studio through the
Apps icon again.
Publish Media
To publish your content immediately, click the Save & Publish button [1]. To save your content as a draft, click the Save button
[2].
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How do I use Canvas Studio through the Rich Content Editor in Canvas?
Canvas Studio can be used as a standalone product, but its strength lies in its integration power. Studio integrates with
Canvas and allows instructors to seamlessly integrate media interaction into the classroom.
When Studio is integrated with Canvas, all Studio users can use Studio as an external tool through the the Rich Content
Editor. The Rich Content Editor is part of multiple features in Canvas including Assignments, Discussions, and Pages. For
students, the Rich Content Editor is also available in course groups and in Text Entry assignment submissions.
By default, embedded media files allow comments to be added, though comments can be removed based on user
preference. When media tabs are disabled, embedded Canvas Studio media can be resized in the user interface.
Note: Depending on your user role, not all Studio functionality may be available through the Rich Content Editor. If your
Global Navigation Menu includes a link to Studio, you can manage videos at any time directly through a Studio account.
Instructors can also access Studio through the Course Navigation Menu.
View Studio Icon in Rich Content Editor
As an external tool, Studio can be accessed through the Studio icon in the Rich Content Editor [1]. The icon is used when
embedding media into the Rich Content Editor.
Instructors can also add Studio media assignments with the Studio integration. Instructors can grade submissions in
SpeedGrader just like any other Canvas assignment.
Notes:
• To view the Studio icon, you may need to click the Options icon [2].
• You can also access the Studio tool from the App icon [3].
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View Media Library
When embedding a video or audio file, any user can search for and view existing media and upload new media.
Users with instructor roles can also view uploads for individual courses.
When submitting a video or audio file for an assignment, students can submit Studio media through the Rich Content Editor as a
Text Entry submission, or they can access their Studio media directly as a File Upload submission.
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Select Media
Hover over the media you want to select [1]. Then, click the Select button [2].
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Display or Hide Media Tabs
You can can display Media Tabs in the embedded media file. The Media Tabs can include the Details, Comments, Insights, and
Captions tabs. To hide the Media Tabs in the embedded media file, click the Display media tabs toggle button.
Note: By default, this option may be on or off. Admins control whether it is on or off by default through Studio Settings.
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Embed at Timestamp
If you are embedding media from an external source such as YouTube or Vimeo, you can set the media to begin playing at a
particular timestamp.
To embed media at a timestamp, click or play the video to the desired time [2]. Then, click the Set current button [3]. The time
displayed on the Set current button displays in the Timestamp field [3]. Alternatively, enter a time directly into the Timestamp
field.
Note: The option to start embedded media at a timestamp only displays if the media is from YouTube or Vimeo.
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Resize Embedded Media
To resize embedded media, click to disable the Display media tabs toggle [1]. Then, click the Embed button [2].
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Open Studio Media Options
Click in the video window to display the Studio Media Options pop-up. Then, click the Studio Media Options link.
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The Studio Media Options tray displays information about the media, including the media title, and display and sizing options.
You can customize how the embedded media displays. To embed the video directly in the rich content editor, click the Embed
Video radio button [1]. To display a text link to open the media in a new tab, click the Display Text Link (Opens in a new tab)
radio button [2].
To select a pre-set size from a list, click the Size drop-down menu [3]. Pre-set size options include medium, large, and extra large.
To enter a custom size, select the Custom option [4]. Enter a custom width or height in pixels in the size fields [5]. As you enter a
size, the other field will automatically update to preserve the aspect ratio.
To save the selected options, click the Done button [6].
Note: The media title cannot be edited from the Studio Media Options tray. To edit the media title, view the media details.
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Enable or Disable Download Option
If you are embedding your own media, you can allow the media to be downloaded. To display the download option in the
embedded media file, click the Display Download Option toggle button. By default, this option is turned off.
Note: The Display Download Option toggle button only displays if you are the owner who created and uploaded the media file
in Studio.
Embed Media
Click the Embed button.
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View Media
When viewing embedded media in the Rich Content Editor, users can customize their experience using the Settings menu
playback controls.
View Comment-Enabled Media Options
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Video and audio files in the Rich Content Editor may or may not include comments. When comments are enabled, the video or
audio file also includes additional details available based on a user's role.
View Media Details
Video and audio files with comments show the details of the file, which include the title, description, and tags, if any. These
identifiers help users search for video or audio files when embedding in Canvas.
When media is added through the Rich Content Editor, the title of the media is created using the name of the uploaded file.
Users with instructor roles can edit details to add a description and tags to media. They can also edit the title, if needed.
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View Comments
When comments are enabled, the dots in the timeline indicate comments [1], which can be viewed directly in the Comments tab
[2]. Comments are arranged chronologically by time and are highlighted as they appear in the timeline. Comments can also
include replies from other users.
Any user can add comments. Users with instructor roles can manage all comments for media in the course and remove
comments if necessary.
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View Analytics
Users with instructor roles can view analytics for each video or audio file on a per-user basis. Analytics on the Insights tab can
help instructors see if a user viewed the entire media file or skipped segments. This feature specifically helps instructors see if
students sufficiently viewed the content in preparation for an assignment or discussion.
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How do I replace a Canvas Studio video thumbnail?
You can replace Canvas Studio video thumbnails.
Notes:
• You can add custom thumbnails to any of your own uploaded Studio content.
• Dimensions for thumbnail images should be approximately 1000 pixels wide x 512 pixels high. For best results, please
retain the aspect ratio for the image to scale properly.
View Uploads
In your Studio account, view your My Library page or Course Collection.
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Replace Thumbnail
Locate the video. Then click the Options icon [1] and click the Replace Thumbnail link [2].
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Open File
Locate the file on your computer [1] and click the Choose or Open button [2].
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View Thumbnail
View the new thumbnail.
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How do I add annotations to my media in Canvas Studio?
You can add annotations to your media in Canvas Studio. Annotations include a headline and text, and you can also add
links and hyperlinks. When viewers play the annotated media, the media pauses and annotations display. You can also edit
and delete annotations.
Notes:
• After logging into Canvas Studio through Canvas Global Navigation, you can add annotations to your uploaded media.
Annotations cannot be added to your media anywhere else in the Canvas interface.
• You can only add annotations to your own uploaded media. However, you can add time-stamped comments to media
that is shared with you.
Open Media Annotation Tool
On the My Library page, locate the media you want to annotate. Click the Options icon [1] and select the Annotate Video
option [2].
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Add Annotation in Media
In the media timeline, pause the media where you want to add an annotation [1]. Click the Add icon [2].
Enter Notecard Details
Add a headline in the Headline field [1]. You can enter up to eighty characters in the headline field.
Add description text in the Description field [2]. You can enter up to two hundred characters in the description field.
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Add Link to Notecard
You can add links to your annotation. Enter a link in the Link field [1].
To create a hyperlink, enter text in the Display Text field [2]. You can enter up to thirty characters in the display text field.
Save Annotation
Click the Save button.
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View Annotation
View the annotation.
To edit the annotation, click the Edit icon [1]. To dismiss the annotation, click the Continue button [2].
View Annotation in Media
Annotations display in your media timeline. To view and edit the annotation, click the Annotation icon.
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How do I view and manage annotations in my media in Canvas Studio?
If you have added annotations to your media in Canvas Studio, you can view, edit, and delete annotations. Annotations
include a headline and text, and you can also add links and hyperlinks. When viewers play the annotated media, the media
pauses and annotations display.
Notes:
• After logging into Canvas Studio through Canvas Global Navigation, you can add annotations to your uploaded media.
Annotations cannot be added to your media anywhere else in the Canvas interface.
• You can only add annotations to your own uploaded media. However, you can add time-stamped comments to media
that is shared with you.
Open Media Annotation Tool
On the My Library page, locate the media you want to annotate. Click the Options icon [1] and select the Annotate Video
option [2].
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View Annotation in Media
In the media timeline you can view your annotations [1]. Locate and hover over the annotation you want to Edit, then click the
Edit icon [2].
Edit Annotation
The annotation displays in the media [1].
Use the annotation sidebar to edit the annotation. You can edit the headline [2], description [3], link [4], and display text [5].
Note: Character limits display below each field.
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Save Edits
Click the Save button.
Delete Annotation
Click the Delete button.
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How do I use the Canvas Studio media editor?
After uploading a file to your media library, you can use the Studio media editor to make changes to your file.
After making changes your media file, you can replace your original file with the edited version or you can save the edited
version as a new file.
Notes:
• You can only edit media you access through your Studio media library.
• You cannot edit a media file in a course that is embedded within that course.
• In order to update and show the edited version of a media file that is already embedded in a course, you must manually
update the embedded course location.
• You can only edit media files you have uploaded and stored in Studio.
• You cannot edit Youtube or Vimeo imported videos in Studio.
• If you edit a media file that has captions, the captions are edited along with the video as closely as possible. After
making any edits, check the file and captions for alignment.
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Open Media Editor
On the My Library page, locate the media and click the Options icon [1]. Then click the Edit Media link [2].
Note: To edit media that has been shared with you, you must copy the media to your library.
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View Media Editor Options
Click the Play button to watch your media [1].
The media playhead displays at the beginning of the media timeline and moves from left to right as the media plays [2].
To cut and remove sections of your media file, click the Cut button [3].
To trim material from the beginning or end of your video file, click the Trim button [4].
To zoom in or out of the media timeline, click the Zoom buttons [5].
If you uploaded a video file, you can view a preview of your video frames that display in the media timeline [6].
To exit the Studio media editor, click the Cancel button [7].
Note: The media timeline will not display frame previews in the video editor on mobile devices.
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View Keyboard Shortcuts
You can navigate through the Studio media editor with your keyboard by pressing the Tab key consecutively. This is an
accessibility feature for keyboard-only users.
After cycling through a few onscreen navigation items by pressing the Tab key, the Keyboard Shortcuts icon displays to the right
of the media title in the Studio media editor [1].
When the Keyboard Shortcuts icon displays, press the Enter or Return key.
The Keyboard Shortcuts window displays, which shows common keyboard shortcuts you can use in the Studio media editor [2].
To close the Keyboard Shortcuts window, click the Close button [3].
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How do I cut sections of a media file in Canvas Studio?
After uploading a media file to your media library, you can use the Studio media editor to cut and remove unwanted
sections of your media file.
After cutting your media file, you can replace your original file with the edited version or you can save the edited version as
a new file.
Notes:
• You can only edit media you access through your Studio media library.
• You cannot edit a media file in a course that is embedded within that course.
• In order to update and show the edited version of a media file that is already embedded in a course, you must manually
update the embedded course location.
• You can only edit media files you have uploaded and stored in Studio.
• You cannot edit Youtube or Vimeo imported videos in Studio.
• If you cut a media file that has captions, the captions are cut along with the video as closely as possible. After making
any cuts, check the file and captions for alignment.
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Open Media Editor
On the My Library page, locate the media and click the Options icon [1]. Then click the Edit Media link [2].
Note: To edit media that has been shared with you, you must copy the media to your library.
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Open Cut Mode
To select a section of the media to remove, click the Cut button.
Note: The media timeline will not display frame previews in the video editor on mobile devices.
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View Selection Slider
Hover your cursor over the selection slider to view the double-headed arrow cursor [1].
The selection slider displays on the media timeline at the last location the playhead paused [2].
Notes:
• If you did not play your media file before clicking the Cut button, the selection slider will be at the beginning of your media
timeline.
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Drag and Resize Selection Slider
Next, click and drag the double-headed arrow cursor to widen or narrow the selection slider [1]. The selected portion of the
timeline is red and shaded.
You can move your planned cut area by clicking and dragging the selection slider to a different part of the timeline [2].
As you adjust the selection slider, the timestamp of the planned cut area displays above it [3].
Note: To zoom in or out of the timeline in order to create a more precise cut, click the Zoom buttons [4].
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Confirm or Discard Cut
To cut the media, click the Confirm Cut button [1].
Alternatively, to undo the selection and start over, click the Discard button [2].
Note: If you confirm the cut, you can still undo the cut by not saving the media file.
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Save or Discard Cut Media File
To save the cut media file either as a copy or to replace the original, click the Save button [1].
Alternatively, you can undo the cut by clicking the Cancel button [2].
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Confirm Discard
To discard all edits and return to the media library, click the Quit and Discard button.
Save Changes
In the Save Changes window, you can replace the original media file or create a copy.
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To replace the original media file with the edited media, click the Replace original media radio button [1].
To create an edited copy of the original media, click the Create a copy radio button [2]. By default, the title of the trimmed copy
is Copy: [original title]. To edit the title for the copy, enter a new title in the Title field [3].
To save changes and return to the My Library page, click the Save button [4].
Note: If you create a copy of a media file you have shared with other users or groups, the copy is not automatically shared.
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How do I trim a media file in Canvas Studio?
You can trim a Studio media file by selecting and removing material from the file at the beginning, end, or both.
After trimming your media, you can replace your original file with the trimmed version or you can save the trimmed media
as a new file.
Notes:
• You can only edit media you access through the My Library page.
• You cannot edit embedded course media from its location in the course.
• If you edit a media file that is already embedded in a course, you can update it to the edited version by removing and re-
embedding the file in the course location.
• You can only edit media you have uploaded to Studio.
• You cannot edit imported Youtube and Vimeo videos.
• If you trim a media file that has captions, the captions are trimmed along with the video as closely as possible. After
trimming, check the file and captions for alignment.
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Open Media Editor
In the My Library page, locate the media and click the Options icon [1]. Then click the Edit Media link [2].
Note: To edit media that has been shared with you, you must copy the media to your library.
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Open Trim Mode
To trim the beginning or the end of the media, click the Trim button.
Note: The media timeline will not display frame previews in the video editor on mobile devices.
View Selection Sliders
Selection sliders display at the beginning and at the end of the media timeline.
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Drag Selection Sliders
To select part of the media to remove at the beginning, click the left selection slider and drag to a location on the timeline [1].
The portion of the timeline selected for trimming becomes red and shaded.
As you drag the selection slider, Studio displays beginning and ending timestamps for the media selection you are keeping [2].
Repeat the selection process at the end of the timeline using the right selection slider [3].
Note: To zoom in or out on the timeline, click the Zoom buttons [4].
Confirm or Discard Trim
View the selections that will be removed from the timeline [1].
To trim the media and end trim mode, click the Confirm Trim button [2].
To discard the trim selections and end trim mode, click the Discard button [3].
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Save or Discard Trimmed Media
You can continue editing the media, save, or discard.
To save the media either as a copy or to replace the original, click the Save button [1].
To discard all edits and return to the media library, click the Cancel button [2].
Confirm Discard
To discard all edits and return to the media library, click the Quit and Discard button.
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Save Changes
In the Save Changes window, you can replace the original media file or create a copy.
To replace the original media file with the edited media, click the Replace original media radio button [1].
To create an edited copy of the original media, click the Create a copy radio button [2]. By default, the title of the trimmed copy
is Copy: [original title]. To edit the title for the copy, enter a new title in the Title field [3].
To save changes and return to the My Library page, click the Save button [4].
Note: If you create a copy of a media file you have shared with other users or groups, the copy is not automatically shared.
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How do I share media with a user in Canvas Studio?
You can share your Studio media files with individual users and with your Studio groups. When you share your media, you
can choose to allow others to view or edit the media. Shared media displays in the Shared with Me page. You can change or
remove sharing permissions for media at any time.
If you allow a user to view a media file, they can view the media, access the embed code and public sharing link, and share
the media with others.
If you allow a user to edit a media file, they have most permissions allowed as if they originally uploaded the media file,
including deleting the media, editing the media details (title, description, tags), adding comments, downloading, copying,
sharing the media, and viewing analytic insights. However, users to whom you share the media can only cut or trim the
media content if they first copy the media to their library.
This lesson shows you how to share media directly from the My Library page. However, you can also share media when
viewing a video.
Canvas Studio Media Sharing Rules:
• Students can share media with Canvas Studio groups they are members of, all instructors, TAs, instructional designers,
and admins at their institution. They can also share media with any verified Canvas Studio user enrolled in their same
course(s).
• Instructors, TAs, and instructional designers can share media with Canvas Studio groups they are members of, all other
instructors, TAs, instructional designers, and admins at their institution. They can also share media with verified Canvas
Studio users enrolled in their courses.
• Admins can share Canvas Studio media with Canvas Studio groups they are members of and all users at the institution.
Notes:
• You can only share media with verified Canvas Studio users. A user is verified when they view embedded Studio media
in a Canvas course in which they are enrolled.
• To share a media file to all members in a course, section, or group at one time, you can create or ask an admin to create
a Canvas Studio group. You can also share a video or audio file to multiple individuals at one time.
• Any quizzes added to a video are not included when the video is shared.
• Studio content cannot be shared to or imported from Commons.
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Open Share Media
On the My Library page, locate the media and click the Options icon [1]. Then click the Share Media link [2].
Note: You can also share media from the Studio Media Player Options menu.
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Share Media
The Share Media page displays the People tab.
Add People
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To share the media, enter user's name or email in the Type to add people or groups field [1], then click the user's name [2]. You
can repeat this process to add as many users as necessary. You can also share media with your Studio groups.
Added users display in the Shared with section [3].
Manage Media Access
By default, Studio allows others to view your shared media. However, you can allow others to edit your shared media.
To manage shared access when sharing your media, click the Sharing Access drop-down menu [1]. Alternatively, you can
manage shared access for individual users. In the Shared with section, click the user's Sharing Access drop-down menu [2].
To allow another user to view, copy, and share the media, select the Can View option [3].
To allow another user to view, edit media details (title, description, tags), add comments, delete, download, copy, and share the
media, select the Can Edit option [4].
To remove a user's shared access, click the Revoke Access option [5].
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Update Shared Media
To share the media with the selected users, click the Update button.
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How do I share media with a group in Canvas Studio?
You can share your Studio media files with individual users and with your Studio groups. When you share your media, you
can choose to allow others to view or edit the media. Shared media displays in the Shared with Me page. You can change or
remove sharing permissions for media at any time.
If you allow a group to view a media file, they can view the media, access the embed code and public sharing link, and
share the media with others.
If you allow a group to edit a media file, they have most permissions allowed as if they originally uploaded the media file,
including deleting the media, editing media details (title, description, tags), adding comments, downloading, copying,
sharing the media, and viewing analytic insights. However, users to whom you share the media can only cut or trim the
media content if they first copy the media to their library.
This lesson shows you how to share media directly from the My Library page. However, you can also share media when
viewing a video.
Canvas Studio Media Sharing Rules:
• Students can share media with Canvas Studio groups they are members of, all instructors, TAs, instructional designers,
and admins at their institution. They can also share media with any verified Canvas Studio user enrolled in their same
course(s).
• Instructors, TAs, and instructional designers can share media with Canvas Studio groups they are members of, all other
instructors, TAs, instructional designers, and admins at their institution. They can also share media with verified Canvas
Studio users enrolled in their courses.
• Admins can share Canvas Studio media with Canvas Studio groups they are members of and all users at the institution.
Notes:
• You can only share media with verified Canvas Studio users. A user is verified when they view embedded Studio media
in a Canvas course in which they are enrolled.
• To share a media file to all members in a course, section, or group at one time, you can create or ask an admin to create
a Canvas Studio group. You can also share a video or audio file to multiple individuals at one time.
• Any quizzes added to a video are not included when the video is shared.
• Studio content cannot be shared to or imported from Commons.
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Open Share Media
On the My Library page, locate the media and click the Options icon [1]. Then click the Share Media link [2].
Note: You can also share media from the Studio Media Player Options menu.
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Share Media
The Share Media page displays the People tab.
Add Groups
To share the media with a group, enter the group name or ID number in the Type to add people or groups field [1]. Then select
the group name [2].
Alternatively, you can add groups or specific group members from the Groups icon [3].
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View Group Members
To add individual members from one of your groups, click the Groups icon [1]. Then click a group name link [2].
Select Group Members
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In the group list, you can share with the group [1], or you can click a user name to share with individual users in the group [2].
View Shared List
View the added groups and individuals in the Shared with list.
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Manage Media Access
By default, Studio allows others to view your shared media. However, you can allow others to edit your shared media.
To manage shared access when sharing your media, click the Sharing Access drop-down menu [1]. Alternatively, you can
manage shared access for individual users. In the Shared with section, click the user's Sharing Access drop-down menu [2].
To allow another user to view, copy, and share the media, select the Can View option [3].
To allow another user to view, edit media details (title, description, tags), add comments, delete, download, copy, and share the
media, select the Can Edit option [4].
To remove a user's shared access, click the Revoke Access option [5].
Update Shared Media
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To share the media with the selected users, click the Update button.
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How do I view and manage media files shared with me and others in Canvas Studio?
You can view media shared with you in your Shared with Me library. If media is shared with you, you can view the list of
groups and individuals with whom the media is also shared, share the media, or manage your shared access, including
removing your own access. If you added the media to Studio, or if you can edit a media file that is shared with you, you can
also manage shared access for all others with whom the file is shared.
If media is shared with you, you can also create a copy of it in your own library.
Open Shared With Me
In Canvas Studio, click the Navigation Menu icon [1], then click the Shared with Me link [2].
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Open Share Media
On the Shared with Me page, locate the media and click the Options icon [1]. Then click the Share Media link [2].
Note: You can also share media from your library and in the Studio Media Player Options menu.
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View Shared With List
View the groups and individuals with whom the media is shared in the Shared with list [1].
You can also share the media with other users and groups [2].
Note: If the media is shared to you with Can View access only [3], you can share the media with other users and groups.
However, you can only share it with Can View access.
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Manage Media Access
To manage your own access to the media, click the Sharing Access drop-down menu [1].
If the file was shared to you with Can View access [2], you cannot select the the Can Edit option [3].
To remove your shared access, click the Revoke Access option [4].
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Manage Others' Media Access
If you added the media to Studio or if it is shared to you with edit access, you can manage others' shared access.
In the Shared with section, locate the user or group in the list. Then click the Sharing Access drop-down menu [1].
To allow another user to view, copy, and share the media, select the Can View option [2].
To allow another user to view, edit, delete, download, copy, and share the media, select the Can Edit option [3].
To remove a user's shared access, click the Revoke Access option [4].
Update Shared Media
Click the Update button.
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Create Copy
On the Shared with Me page, you can copy media to your own library. Click the Options icon [1], then click the Copy to My
Library link [2].
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Save Copy
Enter a title for the media in the Media Title field [1].
To specify a location for the copy, click the Destination drop-down menu, and select the My Library or a course location option
[2].
To save the copy, click the Save button [3].
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How do I get a public link or embed code for media in Canvas Studio?
You can create a public link and an embed code for your media, allowing you to show your Studio media in public websites.
You can also disable the public link and embed code in order to remove access to the media file.
This lesson shows you how to get a link or embed code directly from the My Uploads page. However, you can view the link
and code when viewing media.
Notes:
• Analytics and commenting are not available for media viewed via a shared link.
• Viewing public links and embed codes is an account permission. If you are not able to view the Links tab, your
institution has restricted this feature to all users except Canvas Studio admins.
• If you want to include comments when embedding media, you need to embed through the Studio LTI tool. Learn how to
embed media in Canvas.
Share Media
In the My Library page, locate the media, click the Options icon [1] and then click the Share Media link [2].
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Note: You can also share media from the Studio Media Player Options menu.
Open Links
In the Share Media modal, click the Links tab.
Note: If you are not able to view the Links tab, your institution has restricted this feature to all users except Canvas Studio
admins.
Create Public Link
Click the Create Public Link button.
Note: If you have previously created a public link for the media, the Create Public Link button does not display.
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View Links
View the generated public link and embed code.
To share a public link, copy the public link in the Public Link field [1].
To use an embed code, copy the embed code in the Embed Code field [2].
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Remove Public Link
To remove and disable a public link, click the Delete icon [1], then click the Done button [2].
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How do I delete media in Canvas Studio?
If necessary, you can delete a video or audio file from Canvas Studio.
Deleting a video or audio file also removes all comments.
Note: If you delete media from a course collection, the media will only be deleted from the course where you are deleting
the media. The media will still exist in all other collections where the media exists.
Locate Media
In your Studio account, locate the media you want to view. You can view your uploaded media on the My Library page [1], or
search for the media in the search field [2].
Open Media
Hover over the media and click the media thumbnail.
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Delete Media
Click the More Options icon [1], and click the Delete option [2].
Confirm Delete
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Click the Delete button
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How do I authorize Zoom as a conferencing tool in Canvas Studio?
Canvas Studio supports an integration with Zoom that allows Zoom to automatically upload recorded meetings into
Studio. If this integration has been configured by your Studio account admin, you can authorize the Studio Zoom
integration in your Studio Settings.
Open Studio Settings
In Canvas Studio, click the Navigation Menu icon [1], then click the Studio Settings link [2].
Open Conferences
Click the Conferences tab.
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Authorize Zoom
Click the Zoom User Authorization link.
Continue to Zoom
Click the Continue button.
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Authorize Zoom App
In Zoom, view the Zoom app information [1]. To allow the app to use your shared access permissions, click the Allow this app to
use my shared access permissions checkbox [2]. Learn more about shared access permissions in Zoom.
Click the Authorize button [3].
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View Authorized Zoom Integration
View the authorized Zoom integration in your account [1]. Learn more about managing your Zoom app recordings in Studio.
To disconnect Zoom from your Canvas Studio account, click the Deauthorize Zoom button [2].
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How do I manage my Zoom recording upload options in Canvas Studio?
When Zoom is configured and authorized in your Studio account, you can manage your recording upload options. You can
turn the automatic Zoom upload option off and on. You can also specify the location where your uploads display in Studio.
Once a recording uploads to Studio, you can designate the video for automatic deletion in your Zoom cloud account.
Notes:
• Zoom captions and transcripts do not automatically save in Canvas Studio along with the Zoom recordings. However,
you can manually download captions and transcripts from Zoom and upload them to Studio, or you can request
captions in Canvas Studio.
• Zoom thumbnails are not used by Canvas Studio. However, you can replace the default thumbnail for the Zoom
recording.
Open Studio Settings
In Canvas Studio, click the Navigation Menu icon [1], then click the Studio Settings link [2].
Open Conferences
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Click the Conferences tab.
Manage Automatic Zoom Uploads
By default, all Zoom recordings are automatically uploaded to your Canvas Studio account, and the Save Zoom recordings to
Studio toggle is turned ON.
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Turn Off Automatic Uploads
To turn off automatic uploads, click the Save Zoom recordings to Studio toggle [1].
Then, click the Confirm button [2].
Note: Before Zoom recordings can upload to your Studio account, you must turn on the automatic upload option again.
Turn On Automatic Uploads
To turn on automatic uploads, click the Save Zoom recordings to Studio toggle.
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Manage Uploads Location
By default, all Zoom recordings display in your My Library page.
Select Collection for Zoom Uploads
To specify a collection for your Zoom recordings, click the Save to drop-down menu [1]. You can select an option from your
collections list, or you can select the Add New Collection option [2].
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Create New Collection
Enter a name for the collection in the Collection Name field [1]. Then click the Create button [2].
Manage Zoom Cloud Recordings
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By default, all Zoom recordings are retained in your Zoom Cloud account. However, once your Zoom recordings upload to
Studio, you can designate videos in your Zoom Cloud account for automatic deletion. To set Zoom to automatically delete
recordings after uploading to Studio, click the Remove recordings from Zoom Cloud after saving to Studio checkbox.
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How do I change the caption settings in a Canvas Studio media file?
In Canvas Studio, some videos may contain closed captioning. If so, you can enable captions in the video options menu.
Once enabled, there is a selection of caption settings to customize your viewing experience.
Open Media
In your Studio account, locate the media you want to view on the My Library page [1], or using the search field [2].
To open the media file, click the View link [3].
Note: Media library pages display up to 20 media files per page. To view additional media files, use the page navigation options
at the bottom of the page.
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View Captions
If the media file includes a caption transcript, you can turn captions on and off from the media player.
To enable captions for the media, click the Toggle Captions On icon [1].
To turn off captions, click the Toggle Captions Off icon [2].
View Caption Settings
To change the caption settings, click on the Settings icon [1], then select the Captions link [2].
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The available captions options include: language [3], size [4], caption placement [5], inverted caption color [6].
Change Language Settings
To change the caption language settings, select Language [1] , then select an available language option [2].
Change Size Settings
To change the caption size settings, select Size [1], then select an available size option [2].
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Caption Placement Settings
To change the caption placement settings, click the On Top toggle button. When this setting is turned on, captions display at the
top of the media player window. When this setting is turned off, captions display at the bottom of the media player window.
Invert Caption Color
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To invert the caption color, click the Invert Colors toggle button. When this setting is turned on, captions display as dark text on
a light background. When this setting is turned off, captions display as light text on a dark background.
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How do I download media files or media transcript files in Canvas Studio?
In Canvas Studio, you can download a media file. If the media includes captioning, you can download a separate transcript
file.
Note: You can not upload media files from YouTube or Vimeo.
Locate Media
In your Studio account, locate the media you want to view. You can view your uploaded media on the My Library page [1], or
search for the media in the Search field [2].
Open Media
Hover over the media and click the media thumbnail.
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Download Media File
Click the More Options icon [1].
To download the media file, click the Download Media link [2].
To download the media transcript file, click the Download Transcript link [3].
Notes:
• If the Download Media link does not appear in the list, the media is copyright protected and can not be downloaded.
• If the Download Transcript link does not appear, the media does not include captioning.
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Studio Collections
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How do I create a collection in Canvas Studio?
You can create collections in your Canvas Studio library. Creating a collection allows you to organize your media library
and share specific collections and media with other users.
Add Collection
Click the Add Collection button.
Enter Collection Name
Enter a name for the collection [1].
To create the collection, click the Create button [2].
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View Created Collection
View the created collection.
Learn about adding media to a collection.
View Collection Options
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To manage options for the collections, click the Options menu [1]. You can share the collection with another user [2], rename the
collection [3], or delete the collection [4].
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How do I view a collection in Canvas Studio?
You can view collections created by you and collections shared with you in your Canvas Studio library. Depending on who
created the collection and media in the collection, you will see different options to manage collections and content.
Locate Collection
In your Studio library, locate the collection you want to view.
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Open Collection
Hover over the collection and click the media thumbnail.
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Filter Media
In the Collection page, you can filter media added to the collection. Click the Filter menu [1], and select to filter by Date Added
[2] or Name [3].
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Manage Collection Options
In the collection's options menu [1], you can share the collection [2], rename the collection [3], or delete the collection [4].
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Manage Media Options
You can manage options for individual media items in the collection. Depending on the item you may see different options. Click
the media's Options menu [1]. You can create a quiz [2], annotate the video [3], edit the media [4], share the media [5], move the
media [6], replace the thumbnail [7], or delete the media [8].
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How do I add media to a collection in Canvas Studio?
You can add media to collections in your library in Canvas Studio. You can record a screen or webcam capture to add to the
collection, upload file(s) from your computer, or paste a YouTube URL.
Open Collection
In the Studio library, click the collection [1].
You can also create a new collection [2].
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Add Media to Collection
To add media in a new collection, click the Add Videos button [1].
You can also add videos from the Add Media icon [2].
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Upload Media Files
You can add media files from any page in Studio. To upload a media file, click the Add Media icon [1].
Alternatively, you can drag and drop files into Studio [2].
Notes:
• You can upload multiple media files at once. However, Studio cannot upload compressed (ZIP) files. The maximum file size
for a media file upload is 10 GB. Learn more about supported file formats.
• Admins can restrict users from uploading media from a device. Learn more about managing permissions in Canvas Studio.
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Browse Files
Click the Browse Files button [1]. You may also be able to add media via YouTube or Vimeo URL [2].
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Upload File
Select the media file you want to upload [1]. Then click the Upload button [2].
View Upload Progress
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View the progress of your media upload.
Add Media URL
Enter the video URL in the Youtube or Vimeo Link field [1]. Then click the Add Video button [2].
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View Added Media
Media added via YouTube display a YouTube icon [1].
Media added via Vimeo display a Vimeo icon [2].
Record Media for Collection
You can record and upload media directly to the collection.
Click the Record icon [1], then select the Screen Capture [2] or Webcam Capture [3] option.
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View Added Media
View the collection media.
To view a video in the collection, click the media thumbnail.
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How do I move media to a collection in Canvas Studio?
You can move media already uploaded to your library into a collection. When moving media, you can select a previously
created collection as the destination or you can create a new collection. Additionally, you can move media out of a
collection at any time.
Locate Media
In your Studio library, locate the media you want to move.
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Move Media
Click the media's Options menu [1] and click the Move to... link [2].
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Select Destination
In the Move to... modal, click the Destination drop-down menu [1] and select an option from the list of previously created
collections [2] or click the Create New Collection link [3].
Create New Collection
In the Collection Name field, enter a name for the new collection.
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Move Media
When you have selected a destination for the media, click the Move button.
View Success Message
Studio will display a message confirming the media has been moved.
Open Collection
To view the media, locate the collection where the media is housed and click the View button.
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Remove Media from Collection
You can move the media to a different collection or back to your studio library. Click the media's Options menu [1], then click
the Move to... link [2], and select a new location for the media.
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How do I share a collection in Canvas Studio?
You can share your media collection with others and allow them view or edit rights. You can also share media collections
with any of your Canvas Studio groups. Shared media displays in the Shared with Me page. You can change or remove
sharing permissions for media at any time.
If you allow a user to view a video or audio file, they can view the media, access the embed code and public sharing link,
and share the media with others.
If you allow a user to edit a video or audio file, they have all permissions allowed as if they originally uploaded the media
file, including deleting the media, editing details and options, downloading, copying, and sharing the media, and viewing
analytic insights.
Canvas Studio Media Sharing Rules:
• Students can share media with Canvas Studio groups where they are members, all instructors, TAs, instructional
designers, and admins at their institution. They can also share media with any verified Canvas Studio user enrolled in
their same course(s).
• Instructors, TAs, and instructional designers can share media with Canvas Studio groups where they are members, all
other instructors, TAs, instructional designers, and admins at their institution. They can also share media with verified
Canvas Studio users enrolled in their courses.
• Admins can share Canvas Studio media with Canvas Studio groups where they are members and with all users at the
institution.
Notes:
• You can only share media with verified Canvas Studio users. A user is verified when they view embedded Studio media
in a Canvas course in which they are enrolled.
• To share a media file to all members in a course, section, or group at one time, you can create or ask an instructor or
admin to create a Canvas Studio group. You can also share a video or audio file to multiple individuals at one time.
• Any quizzes added to a video are not included when the video is shared.
• Studio content cannot be shared to or imported from Commons.
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Open Share Collection
In the My Library page, locate the collection and click the Options icon [1]. Then, click the Share Collection link [2].
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Add People
To share the media, enter user's name or email in the Type to add people or groups field [1], then click the user's name [2]. You
can repeat this process to add as many users as necessary.
Added users display in the Shared with section [3].
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Add Groups
To share the media with a group, enter the group name or ID number in the Type to add people or groups field [1]. Then select
the group name [2].
Alternatively, you can add groups or specific group members from the Groups icon [3].
View Group Members
To add individual members from one of your groups, click the Groups icon [1]. Then click a group name link [2].
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Select Group Members
In the group list, you can share with the group [1], or you can click a user name to share with individual users in the group [2].
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Manage Media Access
By default, Studio allows others to view your shared collection. However, you can allow others to edit your shared collection.
To manage shared access when sharing your collection, click the Sharing Access drop-down menu [1]. Alternatively, you can
manage shared access for individual users. In the Shared with section, click the user's Sharing Access drop-down menu [2].
To allow another user to view and share the collection, select the Can View option [3].
To allow another user to view, rename, or delete the collection, select the Can Edit option [4].
To remove a user's shared access, click the Revoke Access option [5].
Note: Viewing or editing rights for a collection only apply to the collection. Viewing or editing rights for media in the collection
must be set separately.
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Update Shared Media
To share the collection with the selected users, click the Update button.
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How do I view and manage collections shared with me and others in Canvas Studio?
You can view collections shared with you in your Shared with Me library. If a collection is shared, you can also view the list
of groups and individuals with whom it is also shared.
From the Shared with list, you can manage your shared access, including removing your own access. If you added the
collection to Studio, or if you can edit a the collection that is shared with you, you can also manage shared access for all
others with whom the collection is shared.
Open Shared With Me
In Canvas Studio, click the Navigation Menu icon [1], then click the Shared with Me link [2].
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Open Share Collection
On the Shared with Me page, locate the collection and click the Options icon [1]. Then click the Share Collection link [2].
Note: You can also share collections from your library.
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View Shared With List
View the groups and individuals with whom the collection is shared in the Shared with list [1].
You can also share the collection with other users and groups [2].
Note: If the collection is shared to you with Can View access only [3], you can share the collection with other users and groups.
However, you can only share it with Can View access.
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Manage Media Access
To manage your own access to the collection, click the Sharing Access drop-down menu [1].
If the file was shared to you with Can View access [2], you cannot select the the Can Edit option [3].
To remove your shared access, click the Revoke Access option [4].
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Manage Others' Media Access
If you added the collection to Studio or if it is shared to you with edit access, you can manage others' shared access.
In the Shared with section, locate the user or group in the list. Then click the Sharing Access drop-down menu [1].
To allow another user to view, copy, and share the collection, select the Can View option [2].
To allow another user to view, edit, delete, download, copy, and share the collection, select the Can Edit option [3].
To remove a user's shared access, click the Revoke Access option [4].
Update Shared Media
Click the Update button.
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Studio Media Tabs
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How do I edit details and tags for Canvas Studio media?
After you upload a video or audio file, you can edit the media details and add tags.
Details include the title and description of the media. Descriptions do not appear anywhere in Canvas Studio, but the
content in the description is used to locate the media files when users search for them.
Tags help organize the media and also act as search terms to help users find relevant media.
Locate Media
In your Studio account, locate the media you want to view. You can view your uploaded media on the My Library page [1], or
search for the media in the search field [2].
Open Media
Hover over the media and click the media thumbnail.
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Open Details
Click the Details tab.
Edit Details
Click the Edit Details button.
Edit Title and Description
Enter or edit the media title in the Title field [1].
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Add or edit a short description for the media in the Description field [2].
Add Tags
To add a tag, enter a tag in the Tags field [1]. Press the Enter or Return key on your keyboard.
You can add as many tags as you like. To remove an existing tag, click the Remove icon [2].
Save Details
Click the Save button.
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How do I add comments or replies to Canvas Studio media?
You can add comments directly to a video or audio file to create commentary or ask questions. You can edit or delete your
comments if necessary.
You can also reply to a comment that has been posted in the timeline. Currently, comment replies only support one reply
level. You cannot reply to another user's reply.
Note: Users with editing rights can delete any comment at any time.
Locate Media
In your Studio account, locate the media you want to view. You can view your uploaded media on the My Library page [1], or
search for the media in the search field [2].
Open Media
Hover over the media and click the media thumbnail.
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Play Media
To play the media file, click the Play button [1]. The timeline displays the total length of the media [2].
View Timeline
To pause the media as it plays, click the Pause button [1]. As the media plays, the bar acts as a timer for the media. Starting with
00:00, the numbers change to show the elapsed time in the media [2].
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Enable Comments
To view inline comments as you watch the media, click the Media Settings icon [1] then click the Comments toggle [2]. When
enabled, the timeline displays dots to indicate inline comments. View comments in the Comments tab [3]. Comments display
chronologically by time and are highlighted as they appear in the timeline.
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Add Comment
To add a comment in the media timeline, enter your comment in the Comment field [1]. As soon as you start typing, the media
automatically pauses.
When ready to add your comment, click the Comment at Time button [2]. The button displays the timestamp where your
comment displays in the media timeline.
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Create Comment Reply
If you just want to leave a reply to an existing comment, locate the comment and click the Reply link.
Save Reply
Enter your reply in the reply field [1]. Click the Save button [2].
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Edit Comment
To edit your comment, click the Edit icon.
Delete Comment
To delete your comment, click the Delete icon [1], then click the confirm delete link [2].
Note: Deleting your comment retains your name and shows that the comment has been deleted. Deleted comments cannot be
recovered.
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How do I upload a caption file to Canvas Studio media?
In Canvas Studio, you can upload caption files for your uploaded media and for media linked from YouTube and Vimeo.
Studio supports SRT file types, the most common transcript file type, and VTT file types, a more mobile-device-friendly
transcript file type.
For help creating a media caption file, you can use a captioning site such as Amara.
Note: Canvas Studio allows you to generate a caption file for your uploaded media. For media files that do not already have
captions, learn about generating captions using the Caption Request tool.
Open Media
In your Studio account, locate the media you want to view on the My Library page [1], or using the search field [2].
To open the media file, click the View link [3].
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Open Captions
Click the Captions tab [1]. Then, to upload a caption file, click the Upload button [2].
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Select Caption File Language
In the Upload Captions section, click the Language drop-down menu [1], and select the language used in your caption file. Then,
click the Upload button [2].
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Enter Custom Caption Language
If Studio does not display the caption language in the list, click the Custom link [1].
Enter the custom language name in the Language field [2], then click the Upload button [3].
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Open File
Locate and select the file on your computer [1]. Click the Choose or Open button [2].
View Captions
Once uploaded, the caption file displays in the Manage Captions section.
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A media file can have multiple caption files in different languages. However, a media file can only have one caption file per
language.
View Caption Options
To view options for a caption file, click the Options icon [1]. You can edit [2], download [3], replace [4], or delete [5] any caption
file.
Note: Caption files download in the same file format that they were uploaded in (SRT or VTT). After downloading, you can
convert caption files into word processing files on most computers.
Enable Captions
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By default, captions are turned off. To turn on captions in the media, click the Toggle Captions On icon.
Note: The Toggle Captions On icon only displays if the media has captions.
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How do I use the Canvas Studio Caption Request Tool to add captions to a media file?
Canvas Studio includes a captioning tool that generates a transcript file for your media files. The Caption Request tool
transcribes the media file language with 85% accuracy.
You can also upload caption files for your Canvas Studio media.
Note: After Canvas Studio Media contains captions, other users can download the transcript of the media.
Open Media
In your Studio account, locate the media you want to view on the My Library page [1], or using the search field [2].
Media that includes a captioning file displays the captioning badge [3].
To open the media file, click the View link [4].
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Open Captions
Click the Captions tab [1]. To request a caption transcript, click the Request button [2].
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Request Captions
If the media file does not already have an associated caption file, you can use the Captions Request tool to generate a caption
transcript. This tool automatically generates captions for your media with approximately 85% accuracy.
To select the language spoken in the file, click the Language drop-down menu [1].
To confirm your request, click the Request button [2].
View Queued Caption Request
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View the queued caption request.
You will receive an email notification when Studio has completed the caption transcript.
View Caption File
In the Captions tab, the publish status displays [1]. For captions to display in your media, you must review and publish the file.
To review and publish the file, click the Options icon [2]. Then, click the Review and Publish link [3].
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Review Caption File
In the Caption Editor, make any desired edits to the caption file.
To publish the captions, click the Publish button [1].
To close the caption editor without publishing, click the Close button [2].
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Manage Published Caption Options
To manage a published caption, click the Options icon [1]. To review or edit published captions, click the Edit link [2]. You can
also download [3], replace [4], or delete [5] any caption file.
Note: Canvas Studio caption files download as SRT files. After downloading, you can convert caption files into word processing
files on most computers.
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Enable Captions
By default, captions are turned off. To turn on captions in the media, click the Toggle Captions On icon [1].
Notes:
• The Toggle Captions On icon only displays if the media has captions.
• The captions icon is accessible from the Settings menu on screens that are 480px wide or smaller.
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How do I manage comments for media in Canvas Studio?
If you are the owner of a video or audio file, you can delete comments in any media that you own. Comments cannot be
edited except by the user who created the comment.
Note: Deleted comments cannot be recovered.
Locate Media
In your Studio account, locate the media you want to view. You can view your uploaded media on the My Library page [1], or
search for the media in the search field [2].
Open Media
Hover over the media and click the media thumbnail.
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Select Course
If your media has been uploaded to multiple courses, you can toggle the course by using the Course Filter icon [1]. Select the
course you want to view [2] to display the comments and insights unique to that course.
View Comments
Click the Comments tab.
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Delete Comment
To delete your comment, click the Delete icon [1], then click the confirm delete link [2].
Note: Deleting your comment retains your name and shows that the comment has been deleted. Deleted comments cannot be
recovered.
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How do I set my comment notification preferences for Canvas Studio video comments?
If you are an instructor or a Studio content author, you can receive notifications for comments posted to a video in your
Studio account.
Students, TAs, instructors, course designers, and other users who post video comments can receive notifications when
another user replies to their comment.
You can subscribe to video comment notifications in the Comments tab. Notifications are sent to your default email
address.
Locate Media
In your Canvas Studio account, locate the media you want to view. You can view specific media in the Navigation Menu [1], or
search for the media in the search field [2].
Open Media
Click the media thumbnail.
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View Comments
Click the Comments tab.
Manage All Comments Subscription
By default, Studio does not send notifications when comments are added to Studio media. However, instructors and media
authors can manage comment notifications.
To subscribe to notifications for all comments, click the the Subscribe to comments toggle [1]. When turned on, the toggle
displays a checkmark icon [2].
To turn off comment notifications for all comments, click the toggle again. When turned off, the toggle displays an X icon [3].
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Subscribe to Comment Replies
As you post a comment to Studio media, you can choose receive notifications when a user replies to your comment. By default,
Studio sends comment reply notifications [1].
To turn off reply notifications for a comment you are posting, click the Notify me of replies checkbox [2].
Subscribe to Posted Comment Replies
When you view a comment you posted to Studio media, you can use icons to control reply notifications.
To receive notifications for replies to a comment you posted, click the Turn reply notifications on icon [1].
To turn off comment reply notifications for a comment you posted, click the Turn reply notifications off icon [2].
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How do I view media insights for my Canvas Studio media?
In Canvas Studio, you can view details about how viewers interact with and view your media from the Insights media tab.
Learn more about Canvas Studio Insights.
Locate Media
In your Studio account, locate the media you want to view. View your uploaded media on the My Library page [1]. You can also
search for a specific media file by clicking the Search icon [2].
Open Media
Hover over the media and click the media thumbnail.
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Select Course
If your media is added to multiple Canvas courses, you can select to view insights for a specific course. Click the Course Filter
drop-down menu [1]. Then select the course you want to view [2].
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Open Insights
Click the Insights tab.
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View Insights
By default, Insights displays media data for all students who have viewed the media [1]. However, you can also view insights for
teachers and for all user roles.
Insights displays overview statistics [2], graphs illustrating the media's unique viewers [3] and number of plays [4], and a viewer
list [5]. Learn more about Canvas Studio Insights.
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How do I use the Canvas Studio Insights page?
In Canvas Studio, you can view details about how viewers interact with and view your media from the Insights media tab.
Insights help you understand how others watch your videos and how they contribute to success.
Canvas Studio Insights display usage metrics, interactive graphs, and a searchable viewer list that displays individual
viewer completion rates. You can also export the viewer list as a CSV file.
Learn more about viewing media insights for your Canvas Studio media.
Open Insights
For your selected media and course, click the Insights tab. Learn more about viewing media insights for your Canvas Studio
media.
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Select Data Set
By default, the Insights page displays data for students in the course [1]. To view data for other users in the course, click the
Role drop-down menu [2]. In the Role menu, you can select to view data for Students, Teachers, or All Roles [3].
View Usage Metrics
Usage Metrics display general statistics for the selected media.
• Views [1]: describes the approximate number of times viewers have interacted with the selected video based on viewing
patterns.
• Time Viewed [2]: the total amount of time viewers spent watching the video. Time is calculated according to the video’s
timeline. If a user watches a ten-minute long video at 2x speed in five minutes, the Time Viewed metric still increases by ten
minutes.
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• Unique Viewers [3]: the number of viewers who watched a video.
These metrics help summarize the amount of time spent watching the video compared to the number of unique viewers.
View Unique Viewers Graph
The Unique Viewers graph displays the number of unique viewers that watched the video [1] over the course of the video
timeline [2].
The peak portions of the graph identify the timeframes viewed by the majority of unique viewers [3].
The valley portions of the graph identify the timeframes when users skipped or stopped watching the video [4].
View Graph Details
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To view graph details, hover over a point in the graph timeline [1].
The details display the number of unique viewers [2] who viewed the video at the specified timestamp [3].
View Number of Plays Graph
The Number of Plays graph displays the number of views [1] over the course of the video timeline [2].
The peak portions of the graph identify the timeframes that have been played and/or re-played most often [3].
The valley portions of the graph identify the timeframes that have been skipped and/or viewed least often [4].
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View Graph Details
To view graph details, hover over a point in the graph timeline [1].
The details display the number of views [2] for the displayed video timestamp [3].
View Viewer List
In the Viewers section, you can view video analytics for individuals in your course.
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To search for a specific individual, enter the name in the Search Viewers field [1].
Alternatively, you can view the list of all users in your course who have viewed the media in the Viewers column [2]. To sort the
list in ascending or descending alphabetical order by first name, click the Viewer Sort icon [3].
Each viewer's completion percentage displays in the Completion Rate column [4]. To sort the list by ascending or descending
completion percentage, click the Completion Rate Sort icon [5]. To view an individual user's data, click the Completion Rate
Graph icon [6].
The list displays up to twelve viewers. To view additional users in the list, use the Page Navigation icons [7].
To export the displayed list as a CSV file, click the Download CSV button [8].
Note: Users who have teacher and student roles in different Canvas courses will display in the viewer list for both roles
regardless of the role they have in the selected course.
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How do I view Canvas Studio analytics for individual viewers?
In Canvas Studio, you can view details about how individual viewers watch your media from the Insights media tab. You
can also export viewer analytics as a CSV file.
Locate Media
In your Studio account, locate the media you want to view. View your uploaded media on the My Library page [1]. You can also
search for a specific media file by clicking the Search icon [2].
Open Media
Hover over the media and click the media thumbnail.
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Select Course
If your media is added to multiple Canvas courses, you can select to view insights for a specific course. Click the Course Filter
drop-down menu [1]. Then select the course you want to view [2].
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Open Insights
Click the Insights tab.
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Open Completion Rate Graph
The Viewers section displays a list of all users who have viewed the media.
To search for a specific individual, enter the name in the Search Viewers field [1]. Alternatively, locate the user in the Viewer List
[2].
Then click the Completion Rate Graph icon [3].
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View Completion Rate Graph
The Completion Rate Graph displays the viewer's completion rate percentage [1] as well as a timeline graph illustrating the
watched portions of the video [2].
Note: The completion rate is based on students watching the entire video. If a video is embedded with a timestamp that defines
half of the video, a 50% completion rate means that a student watched the video from the embedded timestamp forward.
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How do I export Canvas Studio viewer analytics as a CSV file?
In Canvas Studio, you can view details about how individual viewers watch your media from the Insights media tab. You
can also export viewer analytics as CSV file.
Locate Media
In your Studio account, locate the media you want to view. View your uploaded media on the My Library page [1]. You can also
search for a specific media file by clicking the Search icon [2].
Open Media
Hover over the media and click the media thumbnail.
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Select Course
If your media is added to multiple Canvas courses, you can select to view insights for a specific course. Click the Course Filter
drop-down menu [1]. Then select the course you want to view [2].
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Open Insights
Click the Insights tab.
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Download CSV
The Viewers section displays a list of all users who have viewed the media. To download the Viewers list, click the Download
CSV button.
Note: If you search for a specific student(s) before downloading the CSV, the download only includes the displayed viewers.
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View Downloaded CSV
For each viewer, the downloaded CSV displays the name [1], email address[2], role [3], and completion rate [4].
Note: Users who have teacher and student roles in different Canvas courses will display in the CSV file regardless of the role
they have in the selected course.
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How do I use the Caption Editor to edit a caption file?
In Canvas Studio, if your media includes a caption file, you can search and edit caption text in the caption editor. Caption
files can be uploaded from your computer, or auto-generated.
Open Media
Locate the media you want to edit on the My Library page [1]. To search for media, click the Search icon [2].
Media that includes a captioning file displays the captioning badge [3].
To open the media, click the View link [4].
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Manage Captions
Click the Captions tab [1]. Then, click the Options icon [2].
To edit a caption, click the Edit link [3].
In the Options menu, you can also download the caption file [4], replace the caption file with a file from your computer [5], or
permanently delete the captions [6].
Notes:
• Canvas Studio caption files download as SRT files. After downloading, you can convert caption files into word processing
files on most computers.
• Captions that are deleted cannot be recovered.
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Search Text
To search for all instances of text in the caption file, enter the text in the Search for field [1]. To edit a single instance of the
selected text in the caption editor, click the caption line [2].
To replace the text in all instances, click the Replace... link [3].
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Replace Text
Enter new text in the Replace with field [1].
To make the search case-sensitive, click the Case-sensitive checkbox [2].
Click the Replace all button [3].
The replacement confirmation window displays [4].
Note: In the search and replace feature, partial text will be selected and replaced. Be sure to correct any partial text
replacements in the Caption Editor.
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Edit Caption
In the timeline, locate the text to edit and click the caption line [1].
Enter new text in the Caption Text field [2].
Changes are saved automatically, and the Changes Saved! message displays [3].
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Edit Timestamp
To move a caption to a new timestamp, click the Edit link [1]. Then, enter new times in the Appears At and Until fields [2].
To save your changes, click the Save button [3].
Note: Timestamps must be entered in the 00:00:00.00 format.
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Insert Caption
In the media viewer, drag the cursor to where you want to add the text and click the timestamp [1]. To edit or refine the
timestamp, enter times in the Appears At and Until fields [2].
Click the Insert line button [3]. Then, enter text in the Caption Text field [4].
To insert the caption line, click the Add Line button [5].
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Delete Caption
In the timeline, locate the text to delete and click the caption line [1].
In the caption editor, click the Options icon [2]. Then, click the Delete caption line icon [3].
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How do I use Canvas Studio video quizzing?
Canvas Studio Video Quizzing provides instructors, teacher assistants (TAs), designers, and Studio account admins with a
simple way to create engaging and impactful learning experiences through video. Instructors, TAs, designers, and Studio
account admins can engage students using a video with questions to evaluate how well students are comprehending the
video content.
As an instructor, TA, designer, or Studio account admin, you can create and embed video quizzes in Canvas. As a user, you
can take embedded video quizzes. This gives students an interactive video learning experience that provides feedback to
help them monitor their own understanding of the video content.
Notes:
• Quizzes must be created from your My Library page.
• Once a Studio video quiz has been taken, edits made to the video quiz by the creator will not apply to any pre-existing
embedded quizzes that have submissions. New embeds of the edited video quiz will show the updated version of the
video quiz.
• If the quiz creation option does not display in Studio, this feature has not been enabled in your account. Please contact
your admin for more information.
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View Library
View all your uploaded media in your My Library page.
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View Media to Create Quiz
Locate the media to base your quiz on, click the Options icon [1], click the Create Quiz link [2], and create your quiz.
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View Media with Quiz
Locate the media with the created quiz.
Click the Options icon [1], hover over the Quizzes link [2], and then view the name of the created quiz [3].
For users to take the quiz, the media must be embedded in Canvas.
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View Quiz
As you play the media, answer the questions that are displayed in the media timeline. To play the relevant portion of the media
again, click the Re-watch button [1]. To continue playing the media, click the Continue button [2].
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View Results
Instructors, TAs, designers, and Studio account admins can view quiz results. Users can view their individual quiz results.
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How do I create a Canvas Studio video quiz?
Instructors, teacher assistants (TAs), designers, and Canvas Studio account admins can create quizzes from their My
Library page in Studio.
Notes:
• You can only create Studio quizzes from videos in your My Uploads page.
• Studio quizzes support Multiple Choice, True or False, and Multiple Answer question types.
• Studio quizzes do not support more than 50 questions in a quiz. Quizzes with more than 50 questions cannot be edited
and may not display properly for students.
• Multiple quizzes can be added to a media file.
• If the quiz creation option does not display in Studio, this feature is not enabled in your account. Please contact your
admin for more information.
• When you share a Studio video, any quiz created in that video is not included.
Create Quiz
In the My Library page, locate the media to base your quiz on, click the Options icon [1], and then click the Create Quiz link [2].
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Add Quiz Details
In the Video Quiz Title field [1], enter the name of the quiz.
In the Description field [2], enter an optional description.
To hide question markers in the embedded quiz, click the Hide question markers on timeline for students toggle button [3].
To allow video annotations to display in the quiz timeline, click the Allow displaying annotations on timeline for students
toggle button [4].
Click the Get Started button [5].
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Add Questions
To create a quiz question, click the Add button. The Add button appears when the media is paused.
Note: Studio quizzes do not support more than 50 questions in a quiz. Quizzes with more than 50 questions cannot be edited
and may not display properly for students.
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Select Question Type
To add a question, click the Multiple Choice [1], True or False [2], or Multiple Answer [3] question type option.
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Edit Multiple Choice Question Details
In the Question Stem field [1], add a question stem. The question stem contains the question and, if necessary, additional
information.
To add answers to the question, type the answers in the Answer fields [2]. To select the correct answer, click the button next to
that answer [3].
To add an additional answer choice, click the Add Answer link [4]. To delete an answer, click the Delete icon [5].
Click the Save button [6].
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Vary Points by Answer
To vary points based on student responses, click the Vary points by answer checkbox [1].
With this option selected, you can set specific point totals for each option by typing the point value in the Points field [2] or
using the arrows to increase or decrease the point value [3].
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Shuffle Multiple Choice Answer Choices
To shuffle answer choices, click the Shuffle Choices checkbox [1]. To lock an answer in its location, click the Lock icon [2]. To
unlock a locked question, click the Unlock icon [3].
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Edit True or False Question Details
In the Question Stem field [1], add a question stem. The question stem contains the question and, if necessary, additional
information.
To select the correct answer for the question, click the button next to the True [2] or False [3] option.
Click the Save button [4].
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Edit Multiple Answer Question Details
In the Question Stem field [1], add a question stem. The question stem contains the question and, if necessary, additional
information.
To add answers to the question, type the answers in the Answer fields [2]. To select the correct answer(s), click the checkbox
next to that answer [3].
To add an additional answer choice, click the Add Answer link [4]. To delete an answer, click the Delete icon [5].
Click the Save button [6].
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Shuffle Multiple Answer Choices
To shuffle answer choices, click the Shuffle Choices checkbox [1]. To lock an answer in its location, click the Lock icon [2]. To
unlock a locked question, click the Unlock icon [3].
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Add Quiz Question Feedback
To add question feedback, click the Question Feedback link [1].
You can enter comments for students to view for a correct answer [2], for an incorrect answer[3], and to provide general
feedback [4]. Students can view question feedback after submitting the quiz.
View Questions
The question mark icons in the timeline show the questions in the media [1]. To edit an existing question, hover your cursor over
the question mark icon, and click the Edit icon [2].
To review the video quiz questions while the video plays, click the Play button [3].
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Return to Media
When you are done editing your video quiz, click the Done button.
View Media with Quiz
On the My Library page, locate the media with the quiz. Click the Options icon [1], hover over the Quizzes link [2], and then view
the name of the created quiz [3].
For users to take the quiz, the media must be embedded in Canvas.
Note: Once a version of a quiz has been embedded or taken, it cannot be edited.
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How do I view Canvas Studio video quiz results?
You can view Canvas Studio video quiz results in Canvas. The Quiz and Item Analysis reports include statistics for the
entire quiz and individual questions.
Note: If the quiz results option does not display in Studio, this feature has not been enabled in your account. Please contact
your admin for more information.
Open Media
Open the Canvas feature area that displays the video quiz you want to view.
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Open Quiz Results
Click the Quiz Results tab.
View Quiz Item Analysis
By default, Quiz Results displays the Item Analysis quiz report [1].
The Item Analysis quiz report displays the high score, low score, average score, standard deviation (how far the values are
spread across the entire score range), and average time of quiz completion [2].
In the summary graph, the x-axis indicates the quiz score percentages and the y-axis indicates the number of students who
received each percentage [3].
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To view more details for the Item Analysis section [4], click the Arrow icon [5].
View Item Analysis
In the Item Analysis section, you can view statistics for specific questions in a quiz. The Mean Earned Score displays the average
point score [1].
The Answer Frequency Summary chart displays the number and percentage of students who selected each answer choice [2].
The Performance by Quintile bar chart displays the number of students who scored within each percentage quintile [3].
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Open Student Results Report
Click the Quiz Reports drop-down menu [1] and select the Student Results option [2].
View Student Results Report
The Student Results page displays a list of all students who have submitted the quiz [1].
You can also view each student's quiz attempts [2], their quiz grade [3], the time a student spent taking the quiz [4], and the date
the quiz was submitted [5].
To view an individual student's quiz attempt, click the Attempt link next to the student's name [6].
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View Individual Student Results
In the Results section, you can view a summary of the student's quiz attempt, including their score percentage, the number of
questions correctly answered, and the time the student spent taking the quiz [1].
In the Your Answers section, you can view the student's answers for each quiz question [2].
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How do I take a Canvas Studio video quiz in a Canvas course as a student?
You can take a video quiz from Canvas Studio by accessing an embedded video in a Canvas course.
Note: As users with an active course role, admins, instructors, TAs, and students can view Canvas Studio video quizzes in a
Canvas course. Users enrolled as observers in a course cannot view Canvas Studio video quizzes.
Open Media
Open the Canvas feature area that displays the video quiz you want to take.
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Take Quiz
To begin taking the quiz, click the Get Started button.
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View Quiz
Answer the questions that display as the media timeline progresses by clicking your answer choice. To play the relevant portion
of the media again, click the Re-watch button [1]. To continue playing the media, click the Continue button [2].
Note: Depending on the quiz settings, you may not have quiz markers on the media timeline.
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View Quiz Details
To view the video quiz details, click the Info icon [1]. Video quiz details can include the title and instructions for the video quiz.
To return to the video quiz, click the Close icon [2].
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Submit Quiz
The video must finish playing before the quiz can be submitted. To submit the quiz, click the Submit Quiz button [1].
To play the media and review your answers to the questions, click the Replay link [2].
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View Results
To view quiz results, click the View Results button [1].
To play the media and take the quiz again, click the Retake Quiz link [2].
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View Quiz Results
In the Quiz Results tab [1], view your quiz results. You can view the percentage of the questions you answered correctly,
number of points you received, and time elapsed for the attempt [2]. If you have multiple attempts, you can view your attempt
history [3]. You can also view your selected answers [4].
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How do I embed a Canvas Studio video quiz in the Canvas Rich Content Editor as an instructor?
In Canvas, instructors, teacher assistants (TAs), designers, and Canvas Studio account admins can embed video quizzes
from Studio in any feature area that contains the Rich Content Editor, including Assignments, Discussions, and Pages.
Media is embedded using the Studio LTI tool.
Embedding a Canvas Studio video quiz in the Rich Content Editor will not post grades to the Gradebook. To post grades to
the Gradebook, create an external tool assignment.
Notes:
• Quizzes must be created from your My Uploads page.
• Once a version of a quiz has been embedded or taken, it cannot be edited.
• If the quiz creation option does not display in Studio, this feature has not been enabled in your account. Please contact
your admin for more information.
Open Studio in Rich Content Editor
Open any Canvas feature area that supports the Rich Content Editor, such as Discussions, Assignments, or Pages. Click the
Studio icon [1].
If the Studio icon does not display in the toolbar, click the Options icon [2].
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Locate Media
By default, the Studio Embed Window displays the My Library page.
To search for a video or audio file, click the Search icon.
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Select Media
In the Studio Embed Window, hover over the media with a quiz icon you want to embed and click the Select This button.
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Select Quiz
In the Video Quiz Embed tab [1], click the Quiz drop-down menu [2], and select the quiz you want to embed with the media.
Embed Media
Click the Embed button.
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View Embedded Media
View the embedded media in the Rich Content Editor [1].
You can also view the Studio player tabs [2], edit the media details [3], or remove the media from the page by highlighting it and
pressing the delete key on your keyboard.
Publish Media
To publish your content immediately, click the Save & Publish button [1]. To save your content as a draft, click the Save button
[2].
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How do I post Canvas Studio video quiz results in the Canvas Gradebook?
Canvas Studio video quizzes can be added to a Canvas assignment, and quiz results are posted in the Canvas gradebook.
To post Canvas Studio video quiz results in the gradebook automatically, the video quiz must be configured as an external
tool assignment following the directions in this lesson. Embedding a video quiz in the Rich Content Editor will not post
grades to the gradebook.
Notes:
• Studio must be enabled.
• Quizzes must be created from your My Uploads page.
• Once a version of a quiz has been embedded or taken, it cannot be edited.
• If the quiz creation option does not display in Studio, this feature has not been enabled in your account. Please contact
your admin for more information.
Create Quiz
In the My Library page, locate the media to base your quiz on, click the Options icon [1], and then click the Create Quiz link [2].
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Open Canvas Assignments
In Canvas Course Navigation, click the Assignments link.
Create Canvas Assignment
In the Assignments page, click the Add Assignment button.
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Add Assignment Details
Fill in the assignment details. In the Submission Type drop-down menu, select the External Tool option [1]. To add a video quiz to
the assignment, click the Find button [2].
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Configure External Tool Assignment
In the Configure External Tool window, click the Studio link [1] and click the Select button [2].
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Locate Studio Video Quiz
Locate the media with the video quiz and click the Select This button.
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Select Quiz
In the Video Quiz Embed tab [1], click the Quiz drop-down menu [2], and select the quiz you want to embed with the media in
the assignment.
Click the Embed button [3].
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Confirm Quiz
Click the Select button.
Save and Publish
If you are ready to publish your assignment, click the Save & Publish button [1]. If you want to create a draft of your assignment
and publish it later, click the Save button [2].
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View Assignment
View the assignment with the added video quiz. Once a student takes the quiz, the grades associated with the quiz are displayed
in the Canvas gradebook.
View Gradebook
View the student quiz results in the gradebook. Grades are calculated based on the number of questions in the Studio quiz and
the Canvas assignment point value.
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Instructors and Studio
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How do I use Canvas Studio through my Canvas Course Navigation Menu as an instructor?
As an instructor, if Canvas Studio has been enabled at the course or account level, you can view your Studio library through
the Studio link in Course Navigation. This link allows you to see your course collections without having to access Studio
through the Rich Content Editor. Accessing Studio through the Course Navigation Menu includes the same functionality
available in an Studio Account.
Note: Students cannot view the Studio link but can still access Studio media wherever it is embedded in course content or
through the Rich Content Editor.
Open Studio Media Library
In Course Navigation, click the Studio link.
Note: The Studio link will only display if Studio has been enabled for your course.
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View Collections
The Studio link displays the course media uploads.
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View Course Media
If there are no course media uploads, Studio will display a message indicating there are no videos in the course. To add media to
the course, click the Add button.
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How do I add a Canvas Studio media module item in a Canvas course as an instructor?
As an instructor, you can add a Canvas Studio video or audio file as a module item as an external tool.
Open Modules
In Course Navigation, click the Modules link.
Add Module Item
Click the Add Item button.
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Add External Tool
In the Add [Item Type] To: drop-down menu, select the External Tool option.
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Find External Tool
Click the Studio tool.
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Locate Media in Library
By default, the page displays media from your collection. To view other collections, click the My Library menu [1].
To search for a video or audio file, click the Search icon [2].
Note: If you are an instructor, you can also view media collections for your courses.
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Upload New Media
To upload new media, click the More Options icon [1].
You can add media from a screen capture, webcam capture, computer upload or external link. To select the type of media you
want to add, click the appropriate link [2].
You can also drag and drop media into the window. You can bulk upload multiple media files at a time. The maximum file size for
a media upload is 10 GB.
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Select Media
Hover over the media you want to embed, then click the Select button.
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Display or Hide Media Tabs
You can can display Media Tabs in the embedded media file. The Media Tabs can include the Details, Comments, Insights, and
Captions tabs. To display or hide the Media Tabs in the embedded media file, click the Display media tabs toggle button.
Note: By default, this option may be on or off. Admins control whether it is on or off by default through Studio Settings.
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Embed at Timestamp
If you are embedding media from an external source such as YouTube or Vimeo, you can set the media to begin playing at a
particular timestamp.
To embed media at a timestamp, click or play the video to the desired time [1]. Then, click the Set current button [2]. The time
displayed on the Set current button displays in the Timestamp field [3]. Alternatively, enter a time directly into the Timestamp
field.
Notes:
• The option to start embedded media at a timestamp only displays if the media is from YouTube or Vimeo.
• Discussions created directly in a group do not include the embed options for Studio media and do not track viewership data.
To view the embed options and viewership data when creating a discussion for a course group, the discussion must be
created on the course level then set as a group discussion.
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Enable or Disable Download Option
When embedding internal media that you created and uploaded in Studio, you can elect to allow students to download the
media. To enable student downloads, click the Display Download Option toggle on. By default, this option is turned off.
Note: The Display Download Option toggle only displays if you are the owner who created and uploaded the media file in
Studio.
Embed Media
To embed the video in the discussion, click the Embed button [1].
To select a different video, click the Select Another Video button [2].
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Add Item
To have the media open in a new browser tab, click the Load in a new tab checkbox [1]. Choose whether or not to indent the
item in the module drop-down menu [2].
Click the Add Item button [3].
View Module
View the Studio media in your module.
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How do I add a Canvas Studio media assignment in a Canvas course as an instructor?
You can create assignments where students can submit videos or audio files from their Canvas Studio accounts.
Studio media submissions can be created as a Text Entry or Online submission type. Both submission types allow students
to access their Studio account and select a video or audio file. Currently, External Tool submission types are not supported.
• Text Entry: Allows students to embed media using the Studio icon in the Rich Content Editor
• File Uploads: Allows students to view the Studio tab as a submission option
Notes:
• Students can submit Studio media assignments via the web or the Canvas by Instructure Android or iOS app.
• When an assignment using Studio is muted, submission comments are still visible to students.
Open Assignments
In Course Navigation, click the Assignments link.
Add Assignment
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Click the Add Assignment button.
Enter Assignment Details
Enter a name [1] and description [2] for your assignment, as well as any other assignment details [3].
Select Submission Type
In the Submission Type drop-down menu [1], select the Online submission type [2].
Note: Only the Online submission type is supported for Studio assignments.
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Select Online Entry Options
In the Online Entry Options section, select the Text Entry checkbox [1], File Uploads checkbox [2], or both.
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Assign Due Date
Set a due date and any availability dates for the assignment. You can also assign it to any individual students or sections, if
necessary.
Save and Publish Assignment
If you are ready to publish your assignment, click the Save & Publish button [1]. If you want to create a draft of your assignment
and publish it later, click the Save button [2].
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When your assignment is saved in a draft state, you can return to the page and publish it at any time by clicking the Publish
button.
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How do I view Canvas Studio media using the Test Student as an instructor?
In Canvas, you can view Studio media the same way that your students view media in a course through Student View.
Enabling Student View creates a Test Student in your course and automatically creates a Studio account. You can activate
Student View in your Course Settings.
To see the student's perspective on Canvas, use Student View to view the course, post and reply to discussions, submit
assignments, view grades, view people, view pages, view the syllabus, view quizzes, view the calendar, and view the
scheduler (if enabled).
Attendance, conferences, conversations, collaborations, differentiated assignments, groups, peer reviews, and profiles do
not work for the Test Student. You will see only what you, as the instructor, allow your students to see.
Notes:
• Each Canvas course has a separate Test Student account. Whenever you move to a new course you will need to enable
Student View for that course.
• Submissions and scores for the Test Student do not affect course analytics.
• You can only view the course layout as it is seen by your students. You cannot view student-specific information, such
as conversations between students.
• Once you activate Student View, the Test Student is shown at the end of the Gradebook and is automatically added to
every section in your course. However, the Test Student is not shown in the section enrollment count.
Open Student View
In the course home page sidebar, click the Student View button.
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Open Media
You can now view the course as a student user would see it. For example, students cannot see the Settings navigation link like
instructors can.
You will know if you are in Student View because of the persistent box on the bottom of the screen indicating you are logged
into Student View.
Open the course area that includes the Studio media and open the media.
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View Media
View the video or audio file as shown to a student in your course. You can replicate all functionality including adding, removing,
and editing comments. Comments display from the Test Student.
Reset Student
You can also reset the Test Student by clicking Reset Student. This will clear all history for the student allowing you to start with
a clean slate.
Leave Student View
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To return to your course in the instructor view, click the Leave Student View button.
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How do I grade Canvas Studio media submissions in SpeedGrader as an instructor?
After a student submits a Canvas Studio file as an assignment submission in Canvas, you can view the submission in
SpeedGrader.
The type of submission determines the view shown in SpeedGrader: Text Entry or File Uploads.
Open Assignments
In Course Navigation, click the Assignments link.
Open Assignment
Click the name of the assignment.
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Open SpeedGrader
Click the SpeedGrader link.
Open Student Submission
Use the student list to locate a student submission.
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View Submission
View the student submission in the SpeedGrader viewing window [1]. You can manage the player controls and the media
volume, speed, and captions in the video timeline [2].
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Leave Comments
You can leave comments in the media.
To leave inline comments directly related to the media, add comments in the Studio media viewer [1]. Inline media comments
can be used to comment on specific moments in the media. These comments are retained in the video and are not sent through
notifications or posted elsewhere in Canvas.
To add assignment submission comments, add a comment in the sidebar [2]. Assignment comments in the sidebar should be
used for high-level comments that you want to display in student grading comments. Students can view comments in the
Submissions Details page and in the Conversations Comments filter, in addition to any external notifications.
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Grade Assignment
To grade the assignment, enter the grade in the Grade field [1].
If you added a rubric to the assignment for grading, click the View Rubric button [2].
Grade with Rubric
For each criteria item, select the rating that fulfills the criteria [1]. The number of points will update in the points field [2]. If you
want to add a comment for a criteria item, click the comment icon [3].
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When you are finished, the rubric shows the total points at the bottom of the window [4]. Click the Save button [5].
View Grade
View the grade for the assignment.
Note: If you graded your assignment with a rubric but the Grade field does not update, your rubric was not set for grading and
you will have to enter the score manually.
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How do I view and manage my Canvas Studio groups as an instructor?
As an instructor, you can view a list of all your Studio groups in your Studio Settings Groups page. Depending upon your
role in each group, you may be able to view the group member list, edit a group name, add or remove group members,
adjust group member roles, leave a group, and delete groups.
Open Studio Settings
In Canvas Studio, click the Navigation Menu icon [1], then click the Studio Settings link [2].
Open Groups
Click the Groups tab.
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View Groups
In Groups, you can search for a group, create a group, and view a list of all your groups.
To locate a specific group, enter the group name or group ID in the Search field [1]. The Search function returns matches from
your Groups List.
To create a new group, click the Create Group button [2]. Learn more about creating Studio groups.
You can view a list of all your groups in the Groups List. The list displays the following information:
• Group Name [3]: the name of each group; by default, groups display in alphabetical order.
• Group ID Number [4]: the ID number automatically assigned to a group upon creation.
• Permission [5]: your role within the group. Group roles include Member and Manager.
• Number of Members [6]: the total number of people in the group, including yourself.
To view additional groups, use the page navigation icons [7]. Up to ten groups display per page.
To sort the displayed list by name, ID, permission, or member count, click the list column header [8]. You can sort in ascending or
descending order.
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Note: The Groups List displays only groups in which you are a member. If you leave a group, even one you created, it no longer
displays in your Groups List.
View Group Options
To view your group management options, locate the group in the list and click the Options icon [1]. Your group permission
status determines the displayed management options.
Managers can edit, leave, and delete the group [2]. Additionally, all Studio Admins can manage groups.
Members can view the group list and leave the group [3].
Edit Group
To view and edit details for a group, click the group name link [1].
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Alternatively, locate the group in the list and click the group's Options icon [2]. Then select the Edit option [3].
Edit Group Details
In the Edit Group window, you can view the group ID [1], view and edit the group name [2], add members [3], view the group
members list [4], and manage group member roles [5].
To change a group member's role, locate the group member and click the Role drop-down menu [6]. Then select the role [7], or
remove the member from the group [8].
To delete the group, click the Delete icon [9].
To save any changes made to the group, click the Save icon [10].
To close the Edit Group window, click the Cancel button [11] or the X icon [12].
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View Admin Member Notification
If a group member is also a Studio admin, they can view and edit any group in the Studio account, even if they are added to the
group with Member permissions. Next to the admin's Role drop-down menu, an Admin icon displays.
View Group
To view a group, locate the group in the list and click the group's Options icon [1]. Then select the View option [2].
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View Group List
The Group window displays the group ID [1] and the list of group members [2].
You can also manage your group membership. To leave the group, click the Role drop-down menu [3], then select the Leave
Group option [4].
To close the Group window, click the Close button [5] or the X icon [6].
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Leave Group
To leave a group, locate the group in the list and click the group's Options icon [1]. Then select the Leave Group option [2].
Confirm Leave
Click the Leave Group button.
Note: When you leave a group, the group no longer displays in your Groups List and you can no longer view the group in your
Studio account. However, Studio admins can view all groups in your institution's Studio account. If you need to manage or
monitor a group that does not display in your Groups List, contact your Studio administrator.
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Delete Group
To delete a group, locate the group in the list and click the group's Options icon [1]. Then select the Delete option [2].
Confirm Delete
Click the Delete button.
Note: Deleting a group removes all members from the group and revokes access to any group-shared media. Please notify group
members before deleting an active Studio group.
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How do I create custom sharing groups in my Canvas Studio account as an instructor?
As an instructor, you may be able to create custom media sharing groups in your Studio account. Users assigned within the
same group can share media files to all group members. They can also manage all group members' access to media files,
including editing and sharing media files. Learn more about sharing media to a group in Canvas Studio.
Depending upon how you configure your group roles, group members may also be able to edit group details, add or remove
individuals in a group, and grant manager permissions to other group members.
When you create a group in your account, Studio automatically assigns you to the group as a group manager. You can
delete any group you created. If you remove yourself from a group, the group no longer displays on your Groups List and
you can no longer access the group or any media shared to you via the group.
Note: Creating groups is a user permission. If you cannot create groups, this feature is not enabled for instructors at your
institution.
Open Studio Settings
In Canvas Studio, click the Navigation Menu icon [1], then click the Studio Settings link [2].
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Open Groups
Click the Groups tab.
Create Group
Click the Create Group button [1].
Note: Studio displays a notification if you are not already a member of a group [2].
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Enter Group Name
In the Create Group screen, enter a name for the group in the Group Name field.
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Add Group Members
To add a person to the group, enter the person's name in the Add People field [1]. In the search results list, click the name.
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View Group Member List
Group members display in the Group Members list [1]. You can also view each member's group user role [2].
Note: When you create a group, you are automatically added to the group as a group manager [3].
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View Group Member Roles
Studio group users may have one of two group roles.
By default, group members are added with the Member role [1]. Members can share Studio media content with other members
in the group.
Alternatively, group members may be assigned the Manager role [2]. Managers can share content with other group members,
add and remove group members, and assign others as group managers.
To change a group member's user role, locate the user in the list and click the Role drop-down menu [3]. Click to select a user
role [4].
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Remove Group Member
To remove a group member from the list, locate the user in the list and click the Role drop-down menu [1]. Then click the
Remove from Group option [2].
Save Group
Click the Save button.
View Group
In your Groups page, view the group.
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Learn about viewing and managing groups.
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How do I embed Canvas Studio media in a Canvas discussion as an instructor?
You can embed a Canvas Studio video or audio file in the discussion details in Canvas. When media tabs are disabled,
embedded Canvas Studio media can be resized in the user interface.
Notes:
• Discussions created directly in a group do not include the embed options for Studio media and do not track viewership
data. To view the embed options and viewership data when creating a discussion for a course group, the discussion
must be created on the course level then set as a group discussion.
• Learn more about creating a course discussion or a group discussion.
Open Discussions
In the Course Navigation, click the Discussions link.
Add Discussion
Click the Add Discussion button.
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Create Discussion
Add a title for your discussion in the Topic Title field [1].
To add discussion text content, use the Rich Content Editor [2]. The Rich Content Editor includes a word count display below
the bottom right corner of the text box [3].
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Open Studio in Rich Content Editor
In the Rich Content Editor, click the Studio icon [1].
If the Studio icon does not display in the toolbar, click the Options icon [2].
Note: You can also access the Studio tool from the App icon [3].
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Locate Media
By default, the Studio Embed Window displays the My Library page.
To search for a video or audio file, click the Search icon [1].
To sort by date or name, select the Date Added drop-down menu [2].
To view by collections or videos, select the View All drop-down menu [3].
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Select Media
Hover over the media you want to embed, and click the Select button.
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Disable Media Tabs
By default, the Display Media Tabs option is enabled. To disable the Details, Comments, Insights, and Captions tabs In your
Studio media, click the Display Media Tabs toggle off.
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Set Timestamp-Based Embedding
When embedding external media, you can elect to use timestamp-based embedding. To select the timestamp where the
beginning of pertinent content is highlighted on playback, enter it in the Start embedded media at field [1].
Alternatively, you can locate a start time in the media player. To begin play back, click the Start button [2]. The timestamp
displays [3]. To navigate through the media, click and drag the time stamp indicator [4]. When the media reaches the desired
start point, stop the playback and click the Set Current button [5].
To reset and set a new start time, click the Reset button [6].
Notes:
• Discussions created directly in a group do not include the embed options for Studio media and do not track viewership data.
To view the embed options and viewership data when creating a discussion for a course group, the discussion must be
created on the course level then set as a group discussion.
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Resize Embedded Media
With the Display media tabs toggle disabled, click the Embed button.
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Open Studio Media Options
Click in the video window to display the Studio Media Options pop-up. Then, click the Studio Media Options link.
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The Studio Media Options tray displays information about the media, including the media title, and display and sizing options.
You can customize how the embedded media displays. To embed the video directly in the rich content editor, click the Embed
Video radio button [1]. To display a text link to open the media in a new tab, click the Display Text Link (Opens in a new tab)
radio button [2].
To select a pre-set size from a list, click the Size drop-down menu [3]. Pre-set size options include medium, large, and extra large.
To enter a custom size, select the Custom option [4]. Enter a custom width or height in pixels in the size fields [5]. As you enter a
size, the other field will automatically update to preserve the aspect ratio.
To save the selected options, click the Done button [6].
Note: The media title cannot be edited from the Studio Media Options tray. To edit the media title, view the media details.
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Enable Download
When embedding internal media that you created and uploaded in Studio, you can elect to allow students to download the
media. To enable student downloads, click the Display Download Option toggle on.
• The Display Download Option toggle only displays if you are the owner who created and uploaded the media file in Studio.
Embed Media
To embed the video in the discussion, click the Embed button [1].
To select a different video, click the Select Another Video button [2].
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Select Group Discussion
In the discussion options, select the This is a Group Discussion checkbox [1].
To select an existing group set, click the Group Set drop-down menu [2]. To create a new group category, click the New Group
Category button [3].
Save and Publish
If you are ready to publish your discussion, click the Save & Publish button [1]. If you want to create a draft of your discussion
and publish it later, click the Save button [2].
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When your discussion is saved in a draft state, you can return to the page and publish it at any time by clicking the Publish
button.
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Students and Studio
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How do I submit Canvas Studio media as a File Upload assignment in Canvas as a student?
You can submit a Canvas Studio video or audio file as a File Upload assignment in Canvas.
Before you upload a video or audio file as Studio media, confirm the title and description of your video or audio file. You
will not be able to edit the title or description after the media is uploaded.
Note: You can submit Studio media assignments via the web or the Canvas by Instructure Android or iOS app.
Open Assignments
In Course Navigation, click the Assignments link.
Open Assignment
Click the name of the assignment.
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Start Assignment
Click the Start Assignment button.
Open Studio
Click the Studio tab.
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Locate Media
In your Studio account, locate the video or audio file you want to submit. By default, the My Library page displays. To view other
media, click the Expand icon [1].
If you have added a video or audio file to a course, you can also view courses where you have added media.
To search for a video or audio file, click the Search icon [2].
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Upload New Media
You can also upload new media from a screen capture, your webcam, a file on your computer, or an external link to a file on
Vimeo or YouTube. To upload new media, click the More icon [1]. Then, select one of the upload options [2].
You can also drag and drop media into the window. You can bulk upload multiple media files at a time. The maximum file size for
a media upload is 10 GB.
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Select Media
Hover over the media you want to select [1]. Then, click the Select button [2].
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Select Embed Options
You can can display Media Tabs in the embedded media file. The Media Tabs can include the Details, Comments, Insights, and
Captions tabs. To hide the Media Tabs in the embedded media file, click the Display Media Tabs toggle button [1]. By default,
this option is turned on.
To display the download option in the embedded media file, click the Display Download Option toggle button [2]. By default,
this option is turned off.
Note: The Display Download Option toggle button only displays if you are the owner who created and uploaded the media file
in Studio.
Embed Media
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Click the Embed button.
Submit Assignment
The website URL displays for your selected media. If you want to choose another video or audio file, click the Change button [1].
To add any comments as part of your submission, enter them in the Additional Comments field [2].
To submit the assignment, click the Submit Assignment button [3].
View Submission
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View your submission verification.
To view your media submission, click the Submission Details link [1].
To re-submit your media, click the New Attempt button [2].
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How do I submit Canvas Studio media as a Text Entry assignment in Canvas as a student?
You can submit a Canvas Studio video or audio file as a Text Entry assignment in Canvas. When media tabs are disabled,
embedded Canvas Studio media can be resized in the user interface.
Once you submit a Studio video or audio file as an assignment, the video or audio file is created as a new copy owned by
your instructor. You will not be able to edit any details, so please confirm the name of your video or audio file before it is
uploaded as Studio media.
Open Assignments
In Course Navigation, click the Assignments link.
Open Assignment
Click the name of the assignment.
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Start Assignment
Click the Start Assignment button.
Open Studio in Rich Content Editor
In the Rich Content Editor, click the Studio icon [1].
If the Studio icon does not display in the toolbar, click the Options icon [2].
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Note: You can also access the Studio tool from the App icon [3].
Locate Media
In your Studio account, locate the video or audio file you want to submit. By default, the My Library page displays. To view other
media, click the Expand icon [1].
If you have added a video or audio file to a course, you can also view courses where you have added media.
To search for a video or audio file, click the Search icon [2].
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Upload New Media
You can also upload new media from a screen capture, your webcam, a file on your computer, or an external link to a file on
Vimeo or YouTube. To upload new media, click the More icon [1]. Then, select one of the upload options [2].
You can also drag and drop media into the window. You can bulk upload multiple media files at a time. The maximum file size for
a media upload is 10 GB.
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Select Media
Hover over the media you want to select [1]. Then, click the Select button [2].
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Display or Hide Media Tabs
You can can display Media Tabs in the embedded media file. The Media Tabs can include the Details, Comments, Insights, and
Captions tabs. To display or hide the Media Tabs in the embedded media file, click the Display media tabs toggle button.
Note: By default, this option may be on or off. Admins control whether it is on or off by default through Studio Settings.
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Embed at Timestamp
If you are embedding media from an external source such as YouTube or Vimeo, you can set the media to begin playing at a
particular timestamp.
To embed media at a timestamp, click or play the video to the desired time [1]. Then, click the Set current button [2]. The time
displayed on the Set current button displays in the Timestamp field [3]. Alternatively, enter a time directly into the Timestamp
field.
Note: The option to start embedded media at a timestamp only displays if the media is from YouTube or Vimeo.
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Resize Embedded Media
To resize embedded media, click to disable the Display media tabs toggle [1]. Then, click the Embed button [2].
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Open Studio Media Options
Click in the video window to display the Studio Media Options pop-up. Then, click the Studio Media Options link.
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The Studio Media Options tray displays information about the media, including the media title, and display and sizing options.
You can customize how the embedded media displays. To embed the video directly in the rich content editor, click the Embed
Video radio button [1]. To display a text link to open the media in a new tab, click the Display Text Link (Opens in a new tab)
radio button [2].
To select a pre-set size from a list, click the Size drop-down menu [3]. Pre-set size options include medium, large, and extra large.
To enter a custom size, select the Custom option [4]. Enter a custom width or height in pixels in the size fields [5]. As you enter a
size, the other field will automatically update to preserve the aspect ratio.
To save the selected options, click the Done button [6].
Note: The media title cannot be edited from the Studio Media Options tray. To edit the media title, view the media details.
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Enable or Disable Download Option
If you are embedding your own media, you can allow the media to be downloaded. To display the download option in the
embedded media file, click the Display Download Option toggle button. By default, this option is turned off.
Note: The Display Download Option toggle button only displays if you are the owner who created and uploaded the media file
in Studio.
Embed Media
Click the Embed button.
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Submit Assignment
Your embedded media displays in the Rich Content Editor field [1].
To add any comments as part of your submission, enter them in the Comments field [2].
To submit the assignment, click the Submit Assignment button [3]
View Submission
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View your submission verification.
To view your media submission, click the Submission Details link [1].
To re-submit your media, click the New Attempt button [2].
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How do I embed Canvas Studio media in a discussion reply in Canvas as a student?
You can embed a Canvas Studio video or audio file as a discussion reply in Canvas. When media tabs are disabled,
embedded Canvas Studio media can be resized in the user interface.
Once you submit a Studio video or audio file as an assignment, the video or audio file is created as a new copy owned by
your instructor. You will not be able to edit any details, so please confirm the name of your video or audio file before it is
uploaded as Studio media.
Open Discussions
In Course Navigation, click the Discussions link.
Open Discussion
Click the name of the discussion.
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Click Reply
Click the Reply field.
Open Studio in Rich Content Editor
In the Rich Content Editor, click the Studio icon [1].
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If the Studio icon does not display in the toolbar, click the Options icon [2].
Note: You can also access the Studio tool from the App icon [3].
Locate Media
View your uploaded media in the My Library page [1].
You can also record [2], upload [3], and search for your media [4].
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Select Media
Hover over the media you want to select [1]. Then, click the Select button [2].
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Display or Hide Media Tabs
You can can display Media Tabs in the embedded media file. The Media Tabs can include the Details, Comments, Insights, and
Captions tabs. To display or hide the Media Tabs in the embedded media file, click the Display media tabs toggle button.
Note: By default, this option may be on or off. Admins control whether it is on or off by default through Studio Settings.
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Embed at Timestamp
If you are embedding media from an external source such as YouTube or Vimeo, you can set the media to begin playing at a
particular timestamp.
To embed media at a timestamp, click or play the video to the desired time [1]. Then, click the Set current button [2]. The time
displayed on the Set current button displays in the Timestamp field [3]. Alternatively, enter a time directly into the Timestamp
field.
Note: The option to start embedded media at a timestamp only displays if the media is from YouTube or Vimeo.
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Resize Embedded Media
To resize embedded media, click to disable the Display media tabs toggle [1]. Then, click the Embed button [2].
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Open Studio Media Options
Click in the video window to display the Studio Media Options pop-up. Then, click the Studio Media Options link.
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The Studio Media Options tray displays information about the media, including the media title, and display and sizing options.
You can customize how the embedded media displays. To embed the video directly in the rich content editor, click the Embed
Video radio button [1]. To display a text link to open the media in a new tab, click the Display Text Link (Opens in a new tab)
radio button [2].
To select a pre-set size from a list, click the Size drop-down menu [3]. Pre-set size options include medium, large, and extra large.
To enter a custom size, select the Custom option [4]. Enter a custom width or height in pixels in the size fields [5]. As you enter a
size, the other field will automatically update to preserve the aspect ratio.
To save the selected options, click the Done button [6].
Note: The media title cannot be edited from the Studio Media Options tray. To edit the media title, view the media details.
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Enable or Disable Download Option
If you are embedding your own media, you can allow the media to be downloaded. To display the download option in the
embedded media file, click the Display Download Option toggle button. By default, this option is turned off.
Note: The Display Download Option toggle button only displays if you are the owner who created and uploaded the media file
in Studio.
Embed Media
Click the Embed button.
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View Studio Media in Reply
Your studio media displays in the discussion reply field [1].
When you are ready to post your reply, click the Post Reply button [2].
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View Your Reply
Your reply displays at the bottom of the discussion reply thread.
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How do I view my Canvas Studio groups as a student?
As a student, you can view a list of all your Studio groups in your Studio Settings Groups page. Depending upon your role in
each group, you may be able to view the group member list, edit a group name, add or remove group members, adjust
group member roles, leave a group, and delete groups. Learn more about creating and managing Studio groups.
Open Studio Settings
In Canvas Studio, click the Navigation Menu icon [1], then click the Studio Settings link [2].
Open Groups
Click the Groups tab.
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View Groups
In Groups, you can search for a group, create a group, and view a list of all your groups.
To locate a specific group, enter the group name or group ID in the Search field [1]. The Search function returns matches from
your Groups List.
To create a new group, click the Create Group button [2]. Learn more about creating Studio groups.
You can view a list of all your groups in the Groups List. The list displays the following information:
• Group Name [3]: the name of each group; by default, groups display in alphabetical order.
• Group ID Number [4]: the ID number automatically assigned to a group upon creation.
• Permission [5]: your role within the group. Group roles include Member and Manager.
• Number of Members [6]: the total number of people in the group, including yourself.
To view additional groups, use the page navigation icons [7]. Up to ten groups display per page.
To sort the displayed list by name, ID, membership, or member count, click the column header name [8]. You can sort in
ascending or descending order.
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Note: The Groups List displays only groups in which you are a member. If you leave a group, even one you created, it no longer
displays in your Groups List.
View Group Options
To view your group management options, locate the group in the list and click the Options icon [1]. Your group permission
status determines the displayed management options.
Managers can edit, leave, and delete the group [2]. Learn more about managing Studio groups.
Members can view the group list and leave the group [3].
View Group
To view a group, locate the group in the list and click the group's Options icon [1]. Then select the View option [2].
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View Group List
The Group window displays the group ID [1] and the list of group members [2].
You can also manage your group membership. To leave the group, click the Role drop-down menu [3], then select the Leave
Group option [4].
To close the Group window, click the Close button [5] or the X icon [6].
Leave Group
To leave a group, locate the group in the list and click the group's Options icon [1]. Then select the Leave Group option [2].
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Confirm Leave
Click the Leave Group button.
Note: When you leave a group, the group no longer displays in your Groups List and you can no longer view the group in your
Studio account. However, Studio admins can view all groups in your institution's Studio account. If you need to manage or
monitor a group that does not display in your Groups List, contact your Studio administrator.
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How do I manage a Canvas Studio group as a student?
If you are assigned to a group as the group manager, you can make changes to the group in the Studio Settings Groups
page. As a group manager, you can edit the group name, add or remove individuals in a group, and grant manager
permissions to other group members.
Note: Group members can manage their membership in a group. Learn more about viewing Studio groups.
Open Studio Settings
In Canvas Studio, click the Navigation Menu icon [1], then click the Studio Settings link [2].
Open Groups
Click the Groups tab.
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View Group Permissions
You can view your group role in the Groups List. If you are a group manager, the Permission column displays the Manager label.
As a group manager, you can edit the group, leave the group, and delete the group.
Edit Group
To view and edit details for a group, click the group name link [1].
Alternatively, locate the group in the list and click the group's Options icon [2]. Then select the Edit option [3].
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Edit Group Details
In the Edit Group window, you can view the group ID [1], view and edit the group name [2], add members [3], view the group
members list [4], and manage group member roles [5].
To change a group member's role, locate the group member and click the Role drop-down menu [6]. Then select the role [7], or
remove the member from the group [8].
To delete the group, click the Delete icon [9].
To save any changes made to the group, click the Save icon [10].
To close the Edit Group window, click the Cancel button [11] or the X icon [12].
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View Admin Member Notification
If a group member is also a Studio admin, they can view and edit any group in the Studio account, even if they are added to the
group with Member permissions. Next to the admin's Role drop-down menu, an Admin icon displays.
Leave Group
To leave a group, locate the group in the list and click the group's Options icon [1]. Then select the Leave Group option [2].
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Confirm Leave
Click the Leave Group button.
Note: When you leave a group, the group no longer displays in your Groups List and you can no longer view the group in your
Studio account. However, Studio admins can view all groups in your institution's Studio account. If you need to manage or
monitor a group that does not display in your Groups List, contact your Studio administrator.
Delete Group
To delete a group, locate the group in the list and click the group's Options icon [1]. Then select the Delete option [2].
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Confirm Delete
Click the Delete button.
Note: Deleting a group removes all members from the group and revokes access to any group-shared media. Please notify group
members before deleting an active Studio group.
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How do I create Canvas Studio groups as a student?
As an student, you may be able to create custom media sharing groups in your Studio account. Users assigned within the
same group can share media files to all group members. They can also manage all group members' access to media files,
including editing and sharing media files. Learn more about sharing media to a group in Canvas Studio.
Depending upon how you configure your group roles, group members may also be able to edit group details, add or remove
individuals in a group, and grant manager permissions to other group members.
When you create a group in your account, Studio automatically assigns you to the group as a group manager. You can
delete any group you created. If you remove yourself from a group, the group no longer displays in your Groups List and
you can no longer access the group or any media shared to you via the group.
Note: Creating groups is a user permission. If you cannot create groups, this feature is not enabled for students at your
institution.
Open Studio Settings
In Canvas Studio, click the Navigation Menu icon [1], then click the Studio Settings link [2].
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Open Groups
Click the Groups tab.
Create Group
Click the Create Group button [1].
Note: Studio displays a notification if you are not already a member of a group [2].
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Enter Group Name
In the Create Group screen, enter a name for the group in the Group Name field.
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Add Group Members
To add a person to the group, enter the person's name in the Add People field [1]. In the search results list, click the name.
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View Group Member List
Group members display in the Group Members list [1]. You can also view each member's group role [2].
Note: When you create a group, you are automatically added to the group as a group manager [3].
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View Group Member Roles
Studio group users may have one of two group member roles.
By default, group members are added with the Member role [1]. Members can share Studio media content with other members
in the group.
Alternatively, group members may be assigned the Manager role [2]. Managers can share content with other group members,
add and remove group members, and assign others as group managers.
To change a group member's user role, locate the user in the list and click the Role drop-down menu [3]. Click to select a user
role [4].
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Remove Group Member
To remove a group member from the list, locate the user in the list and click the Role drop-down menu [1]. Then click the
Remove from Group option [2].
Save Group
Click the Save button.
View Group
In your Groups page, view the group.
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Learn about viewing your groups and managing groups.
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Studio Admins
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How do I view Studio Analytics usage data for my institution's Canvas Studio account?
As an admin, you can view usage data for you institution's Studio account. Studio Analytics provide information about the
media usage as well as the user activity for your account.
Studio media analytics include information about the amount, duration, and storage, of media as well as the number of
courses with embedded media.
Studio user analytics include the number of users in your Studio account, as well as the top ten users by upload and by
storage.
Open Studio Navigation
In Global Navigation, click the Studio icon [1]. Then click the Navigation Menu icon [2].
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Open Studio Analytics
In the Studio Navigation menu, click the Analytics link.
View Studio Analytics
By default, Studio Analytics displays the Media page [1]. You can also view user analytics from the Users tab [2].
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View Media Analytics Page
The Media page displays your media data in the following sections:
• Trends [1]: graphs of your Studio account media trends over twelve months [1].
• Summary [2]: an overview of your account's current media totals and a paginated table with media totals organized by
month.
Learn more about viewing Studio media usage analytics.
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View User Analytics Page
The Users page displays the total number of users in your Studio account [1]. It also displays user data in the following sections:
• Number of Users By Role [2]: a graph depicting the number of users in your Studio account with a default Canvas user role
assignment.
• Top Users [3]: tables displaying the top ten users by upload and by storage usage.
Learn more about viewing Studio user analytics.
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How do I view Studio Analytics media usage data for my institution's Canvas Studio account?
As an admin, you can view usage data for your institution's Studio account. Studio media analytics include information
about the amount, duration, and storage, of media as well as the number of courses with embedded media.
You can also view Studio user analytics.
Open Studio Navigation
In Global Navigation, click the Studio icon [1]. Then click the Navigation Menu icon [2].
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Open Studio Analytics
In the Studio Navigation menu, click the Analytics link.
View Media Tab
By default, Studio Analytics displays the Media tab.
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Select Date Range
By default, the Media page displays data for the current twelve month interval. However, you can customize the date range for
the displayed data.
To select a different start or end month and year, click the calendar icon [1].
To select a different year, click the arrow icons [2].
To select a month, click the corresponding button for the desired month [3].
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View Upload Count Graph
The Upload Count Graph displays the number of new media uploaded in your Studio account for each month in the defined time
range. To view the total of new uploads for a specific month, hover over the corresponding point in the graph.
Note: Deleted Studio media does not affect the Upload Count graph. The graph only displays the number of uploads and does
not adjust if media is also removed from your Studio account in that month. You can view your account's current media total in
the Summary section.
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View Storage Used Graph
The Storage Used graph displays the amount of storage used by Studio media in the account for the defined time range. To view
the storage used for uploads in a specific month, hover over the corresponding point in the graph.
Note: The Storage Used graph may display a zero if the total amount of storage used is less than 50MB.
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View Media Length Graph
The Media Length graph displays the total length of Studio media in hours in the account for the defined time range. To view the
media length for uploads in a specific month, hover over the corresponding point in the graph.
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View Courses With Media Graph
The Course With Media graph displays the total number of newly created courses with uploaded Studio media in your account
for the defined time range. To view the number of newly created courses with studio media in a specific month, hover over the
corresponding point in the graph.
Note: If new media is added to an existing course, the course is not included in the Courses With Media count for the month.
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View Account Summary
The Summary section displays the current media analytics data for your Studio account [1] as well as a paginated list of your
Studio media analytics by month [2].
To download the monthly analytics list as a CSV file, click the Download CSV button [3].
View Current Account Media Summary
View the current media analytics for your account:
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• Total Media [1]: the current total number of media uploaded in your Studio account. This number is affected by media
uploads and deletions.
• Storage Used [2]: the current amount of storage used in your Studio account.
• Media Length [3]: the current total length of all Studio media in your account.
• Courses with Media [4]: the current total number of courses in your account with at least one Studio media upload.
View Media Analytics List
View the media analytics list for your account.
By default, the list displays data in descending order from the most to least recent date [1]. To sort the list in ascending or
descending order by uploaded media, storage, length, or courses with media, click the header name [2].
To view additional data for your account, use the page navigation icons and links [3].
Note: If the uploaded media in a month is less than 50 MB, the Storage Used column displays 0MB [4].
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How do I view Studio Analytics for users in my institution's Canvas Studio account?
As an admin, you can view usage data for your institution's Studio account. Studio user analytics include the number of
users in your Studio account, as well as the top ten users by upload and by storage.
You can also view Studio media analytics.
Open Studio Navigation
In Global Navigation, click the Studio icon [1]. Then click the Navigation Menu icon [2].
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Open Studio Analytics
In the Studio Navigation menu, click the Analytics link.
Open User Tab
By default, Studio Analytics displays the Media tab. To view user analytics, click the Users tab.
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View User Counts
The Users page displays the total number of users in your Studio account [1].
You can also view the total number of users for each user role in the Number of Users by Role graph [2]. To view the number of
users in your account with for a specific user role, hover over the bar in the graph [3].
Note: The Number of Users By Role graph displays the total number of users assigned to each role. The sum of the users in the
graph may differ from the total number of users in your account if a user is enrolled in multiple courses with more than one user
role.
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View Top Users by Upload
By default, the Top Users section displays the By Uploads tab [1]. The Top Users By Uploads list displays the top ten users with
the most media uploads in your account. For each user, the list displays the user name [2], email [3], and number of uploaded
media [4].
To email a user in the list, locate the user in the list and click their email link [5].
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View Top Users by Storage
To view the top ten users by storage, click the By Storage tab [1]. The Top Users By Storage list displays the top ten users whose
media occupies the most storage in your Studio account. For each user, the list displays the user name [2], email [3], and number
of uploaded media [4].
To email a user in the list, locate the user in the list and click their email link [5].
Note: If the user's uploaded media is less than 50 MB, the Storage Used column displays 0MB [6].
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How do I manage Canvas Studio settings as an admin?
As a Canvas Studio admin, you can manage your institution's Studio settings. From Studio Settings you can view and
manage user role permissions, view Studio integrations, view and manage developer keys, manage and add studio users,
and view and manage LTI keys.
Open Studio Settings
Click the Navigation Menu icon [1], then click the Settings link [2].
View Admin Settings
You can view and manage the following Canvas Studio settings:
• General [1]: manage general defaults for embedding media.
• Permissions [2]: manage user role permissions for the Canvas Studio default user roles.
• Groups [3]: view, create, and manage user groups for your institution.
• Conferences [4]: view and manage conference tool integrations for your institution. Currently, Canvas Studio supports a
Zoom app integration for conferences.
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• Integrations [5]: view a list of third-party applications you have authorized to access Studio on your behalf.
• Developer Keys [6]: view and manage third-party application and custom integration developer keys for your Canvas Studio
account.
• Studio Users [7]: view and manage user accounts in your Canvas Studio account.
• LTI Keys [8]: view and manage your Canvas Studio LTI keys for Studio integrations.
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What user roles and permissions are available for a Canvas Studio account?
Canvas Studio has one default account-level user role known as the Studio Admin role. As a Studio Admin, you can create
and manage users, including designating other users as Studio Admins.
Canvas Studio has two default course-level user roles known as the Teacher and Student roles. Users in your account who
are not designated as Studio Admins are course-level users. For these users, their Canvas Studio user role is determined by
their Canvas course user role.
By default, Canvas Studio permissions are enabled for all Studio Admins. As a Studio Admin, you can view and manage
permissions for all course-level users in your account. However, you cannot manage permissions for Studio Admins.
Note: You can be a Studio Admin even if you are not a Canvas Admin. As a Studio Admin, you can manage user permissions
in Studio. However, you may not be able to manage permissions for users in Canvas.
Open Studio Settings
In Canvas Studio, click the Navigation Menu icon [1], then click the Settings link [2].
Open Permissions
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Click the Permissions tab.
View Course-level User Roles
The default course-level roles display as Teacher [1] and Student [2]. However, you can edit the user role names.
View Canvas Studio Permissions
The following permissions may display in your account Permissions:
• Record media [1]: users can record media within Canvas Studio using a webcam.
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• Add media from devices [2]: users can upload media files into Canvas Studio from their mobile devices, including phones
and tablets.
• Add media from YouTube [3]: users can add media from YouTube in their Canvas Studio library.
• Add media from Vimeo [4]: users can add media from Vimeo in their Canvas Studio library.
• Add video quizzes to media [5]: users can create Canvas Studio media quizzes.
• Create groups [6]: users can create groups in Canvas Studio.
• Generate public share links [7]: users can generate a public link or embed code for their Canvas Studio media.
Learn more about managing Studio permissions for user roles.
Notes:
• By default, all permissions are turned on for all users
• Depending upon account configuration, the Add media from YouTube/Vimeo permissions may not display. To view these
permissions, contact your Canvas Studio CSM.
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How do I manage Canvas Studio user role permissions as an admin?
As a Canvas Studio admin, you can manage user role permissions in Studio Settings. User role permissions determine how
and from which sources users can add media in Canvas Studio.
Note: By default, all Canvas Studio permissions are enabled for Studio Admins. As a Studio Admin, you can view and
manage permissions for all course-level users in your account. However, you cannot manage permissions for Studio
Admins.
Open Studio Settings
In Canvas Studio, click the Navigation Menu icon [1], then click the Settings link [2].
Open Permissions
Click the Permissions tab.
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View Permissions
The table displays the permission names [1] and the default user role names [2]. By default, all permissions are turned on for all
users.
Learn more about Studio user roles and permissions.
Edit User Role Names
To edit a user role name, hover your cursor next to the name and click the Edit icon.
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Edit Role Name
Enter the role name in the Role Name field. Then press the Return or Enter key on your keyboard.
Set User Role Permissions
To manage media permissions for a user role, locate the permission and user role in the list. Then click the Permission
Management toggle [1].
When a permission is turned on for a user role, the toggle displays a Checkmark icon [2]. When a permission is turned off for a
user role, the toggle displays a X icon [3].
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How do I view and manage my Canvas Studio groups as an admin?
You can view a list of all your Studio groups in your Studio Settings Groups page. As a Studio admin, you can also manage all
groups, no matter your assigned group role. You can edit a group name, add or remove group members, adjust group
member roles, leave a group, and delete groups.
By default, the Settings Groups page displays a list of all your groups. However, as an admin, you can view and manage all
Studio groups in your institution's Studio account. Learn more about viewing and managing other groups in your
institution's Studio account.
Open Studio Settings
In Canvas Studio, click the Navigation Menu icon [1], then click the Settings link [2].
Open Groups
Click the Groups tab.
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View Groups
By default, Groups displays the My Groups list [1]. However, you can switch to view all other groups to which you are not
assigned. Learn more about viewing and managing other Studio account groups.
To locate a specific group, enter the group name or group ID in the Search field [2].
You can also create a new group [3].
Note: The Search function only returns matches from the currently selected group page. If your search does not return a result,
you may need to switch to view the My Groups or the Other Groups lists.
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View Groups List
The Groups List is a paginated list that displays up to ten groups per page. The list displays the following information:
• Group Name [1]: the name of each group; by default, groups display in alphabetical order.
• Group ID Number [2]: the ID number automatically assigned to a group upon creation.
• Permission [3]: your role within the group. Group roles include Member and Manager.
• Number of Members [4]: the total number of people in the group, including yourself.
To view additional groups, use the page navigation icons [5].
To sort the Group List in ascending or descending order by column, click the column header [6].
Note: Because you are not a member of the groups in the Other Groups list, the Permission column does not display. Learn
more about viewing and managing other Studio groups.
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View Group Options
As an admin, you can manage any group in your My Groups list.
To view group management options, locate the group in the list and click the group's Options icon [1]. You can edit the group [2],
leave the group [3], and delete the group [4].
Edit Group
To view and edit details for a group, click the group name link [1].
Alternatively, locate the group in the list and click the group's Options icon [2]. Then select the Edit option [3].
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Edit Group Details
In the Edit Group window, you can view the group ID [1], view and edit the group name [2], add members [3], view the group
members list [4], and manage group member roles [5].
To change a group member's role, locate the group member and click the Role drop-down menu [6]. Then select the role [7], or
remove the member from the group [8].
To delete the group, click the Delete icon [9].
To save any changes made to the group, click the Save icon [10].
To close the Edit Group window, click the Cancel button [11] or the X icon [12].
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View Admin Member Notification
Next to an admin's Role drop-down menu, an Admin icon displays. As a Studio admin, you can view and edit any group in the
Studio account, even if you are added to the group with Member permissions.
Leave Group
To leave a group, locate the group in the list and click the group's Options icon [1]. Then select the Leave Group option [2].
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Confirm Leave
Click the Leave Group button.
Note: When you leave a group, the grou no longer displays on your My Groups page. However, you can still find the group in the
Other Groups page.
Delete Group
To delete a group, locate the group in the list and click the group's Options icon [1]. Then select the Delete option [2].
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Confirm Delete
Click the Delete button.
Note: Deleting a group removes all members from the group and revokes access to any group-shared media. Please notify group
members before deleting an active Studio group.
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How do I create custom sharing groups in my Canvas Studio account as an admin?
As an admin, you can create custom media sharing groups in your Studio account. You can also view all media groups
created by other users at your institution.
Users assigned within the same Studio group can share media files to all group members. They can also manage all group
members' access to media files, including editing and sharing media files. Learn more about sharing media to a group in
Canvas Studio.
Depending upon how you configure your group roles, group members may also be able to edit group details, add or remove
individuals in a group, and grant manager permissions to other group members.
When you create a group in your account, Studio automatically assigns you to the group as a group manager. You can
delete any group you created, as well as any group created at your institution. If you remove yourself from a group, the
group no longer displays on your My Groups page and you can no longer access the group or any media shared to you via
the group. However, you can still view the group via the Other Groups page.
Note: Creating groups is a user permission. Learn about managing Canvas Studio user role permissions. By default, this
permission is turned ON for instructors and OFF for students.
Open Studio Settings
In Canvas Studio, click the Navigation Menu icon [1], then click the Settings link [2].
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Open Groups
Click the Groups tab.
Create Group
Click the Create Group button [1].
Note: Studio displays a notification if you are not already a member of a group [2].
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Enter Group Name
In the Create Group screen, enter a name for the group in the Group Name field.
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Add Group Members
To add a person to the group, enter the person's name in the Add People field [1]. In the search results list, click the name.
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View Group Member List
Group members display in the Group Members list [1]. You can also view each member's group user role [2].
Note: When you create a group, you are automatically added to the group as a group manager [3].
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View Group Member Roles
Studio group users may have one of two group roles.
By default, group members are added with the Member role [1]. Members can share Studio media content with other members
in the group.
Alternatively, group members may be assigned the Manager role [2]. Managers can share content with other group members,
add and remove group members, and assign others as group managers.
To change a group member's user role, locate the user in the list and click the Role drop-down menu [3]. Click to select a user
role [4].
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Remove Group Member
To remove a group member from the list, locate the user in the list and click the Role drop-down menu [1]. Then click the
Remove from Group option [2].
Save Group
Click the Save button.
View Group
In your Groups page, view the group.
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Learn about viewing and managing groups.
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How do I configure my institution's Zoom app to send cloud recordings to Canvas Studio?
Canvas Studio supports a conferences integration that allows Zoom to automatically upload recorded meetings into
Studio. However, before configuring the integration in Canvas Studio, you must first create a Zoom app integration for
your institution's Zoom account. You can create the Zoom app integration in the Zoom App Marketplace.
Log In to Zoom App Marketplace
In an Internet browser, navigate to https://marketplace.zoom.us/ [1]. Then click the Sign In link [2].
Open App Development Type Options
In the Zoom App Marketplace header, hover over the Develop drop-down menu [1] and select the Build App option [2].
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Select OAuth App Type
In the App Type page, locate the OAuth app type [1] and click the Create button [2].
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Create OAuth App
Enter a name for the Studio Zoom app integration in the App Name field [1].
To select the app type, click the User-managed app radio button [2].
By default, Zoom will publish your app in the Zoom App Marketplace. Click to turn off the Publish to Marketplace toggle [3].
Then click the Create button [4].
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View App Credentials
View the app credentials. Use the app credentials to connect Zoom to your Studio account.
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Add Redirect and Allow URLs
To allow Zoom to upload cloud recordings to Studio, you must enter a redirect URL in the Redirect URL for OAuth field [1].
Configure this URL as [your institution's Canvas Studio].instructuremedia.com/api/conference/
zoom_callback .
You must also add your Canvas Studio URL to the OAuth allow list. Enter the URL in the Add allow lists field [2]. Configure this
URL as [your institution's Canvas Studio].instructuremedia.com .
To add additional URLs to the Allow list, click the Add a new one button [3]. To remove a URL from the list, click the Remove
button [4].
When finished, click the Continue button [5].
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Add Required App Details
In the Basic Information page, add details about the app.
You can view and edit the name in the App name field [1].
Enter a short description for the app in the Short description field [2].
Enter a longer description in the Long description rich content editor [3].
Enter the name of your institution or company in the Company Name field [4].
In the Developer Contact Information section, add your name [5] and email [6].
When finished, click the Continue button [7].
Notes: The above documented fields must be complete before you can continue. The Zoom App Marktetplace provides
additional fields. However, they are optional.
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Add Token
In the Add Feature page, Zoom generates a secret token for your Studio account.
Before Zoom can use the tokens, you need to copy and paste the tokens into Studio. To do this, click the Copy link for the Zoom
secret token [1].
If you need to regenerate your token for any reason, click the Regenerate button [2].
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Paste Zoom Token
Open a new browser window and navigate to your Studio Settings page.
Click the Conferences tab [1]. Then click the Connect Zoom button.
Paste the Zoom secret token you just copied into the Secret Token field [2].
You can find the additional information for the fields in your Zoom account.
When you are done, click the Save button [3].
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Add Event Subscriptions
Click to turn on the Event subscriptions toggle [1]. Then click the Add Event Subscription button [2].
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Enter Event Subscription Details
Enter a name for the subscription in the Subscription name field [1].
Then add the subscription destination URL in the Event notification endpoint URL field [2]. Configure the URL as [your
institution's Canvas Studio].instructuremedia.com/api/conference/zoom_notification/
recording_completed .
Then, in the Events section, click the Add Events button [3].
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Add Events
In the Event Types window sidebar, click the Recording link [1].
Click the All Recordings have completed checkbox [2]. Then click the Done button [3].
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Save Event Subscription
View the added event [1].
Click the Save button [2].
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View Event Verification Token
Saving the event subscription generates an event verification token that is needed to configure the Studio integration. View the
event verification token [1].
To copy the token, click the Copy link [2]. Learn about connecting Zoom to your Studio account.
Click the Continue button [3].
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Add Scopes
In the Add Scopes page, click the Add Scopes button.
Select Scopes
In the Add Scopes window sidebar, click the Recording link [1] and click the View and manage your recordings checkbox [2].
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Then in the sidebar click the User link [3] and click the View your user information checkbox [4].
When finished, click the Done button [5].
View Added Scopes
View the added scopes [1].
When finished, click the Continue button [2].
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View App Activation Options
Your Zoom app is now ready to use in Studio. View your app activation options [1].
To return to the app credentials, click the App credentials link [2]. To return to the event subscription page, click the Feature
link [3].
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How do I connect Zoom as a conference tool in Canvas Studio as an admin?
As an admin, you can connect Zoom as a conference tool in your institution's Canvas Studio account. However, before you
can configure the conference tool in Studio, you must first create a cloud recording app in your Zoom account. Learn about
configuring your institution's Zoom app to send cloud recordings to Canvas Studio.
Open Studio Settings
In Canvas Studio, click the Navigation Menu icon [1], then click the Settings link [2].
Open Conferences
Click the Conferences tab.
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Connect Zoom
In the Conferences page, click the Connect Zoom button.
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Add Zoom Information
In the Connect Zoom window, enter the information from setting up your Zoom app.
Add the account ID in the Zoom Account ID field [1]. Learn about locating your Zoom Account ID.
Add the client ID in the Client ID field [2].
Add the client secret in the Client Secret field [3].
Add the verification token in the Verification Token field [4].
Click the Save button [5].
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View Zoom App in Conferences
View the Zoom app. Learn about authorizing Zoom and managing the Zoom app integration.
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Where can I find my Zoom Account ID to connect Zoom as a conference tool in Canvas Studio?
Before you can connect your Zoom account to Canvas Studio, you must locate your Zoom account ID.
Open Zoom Sign In Page
Open http://zoom.us [1]. Then click the Sign In link [2].
Log In to Zoom
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On the Sign In page, enter your login credentials [1] and click the Sign In button [2].
Alternatively, if your institution has configured a third party sign-in option, click an alternative sign-in option icon [3].
Open Profile
In the Navigation Menu, click the Profile link.
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View Account
In your profile page, scroll to view the Account section [1].
View your Zoom Account ID [2].
Note: In Zoom, your account ID displays as your Account Number.
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How do I view and manage other Canvas Studio account groups as an admin?
As a Studio admin, you can view a list of all other groups in your institution's Studio account in your Studio Settings Groups
page. Even if you are not a member of a group, as an admin, you can manage any group, including editing group names,
managing the group member list and member roles, and deleting groups.
You can also view a list of all your groups. Learn more about viewing your groups.
Open Studio Settings
In Canvas Studio, click the Navigation Menu icon [1], then click the Settings link [2].
Open Groups
Click the Groups tab.
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Open Other Groups
By default, Groups displays a list of all your groups. Learn more about viewing and managing your Studio groups.
To open the Other Groups list, click the Groups drop-down menu [1]. Then select the Other Groups option [2].
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View Other Groups List
The Other Groups List displays all groups in your institution's Studio account in which you are not a member. When viewing
Other Groups, you can search for a group and view a list of all groups at your institution.
To locate a specific group, enter the group name or group ID in the Search field [1].
The Other Groups List displays the following information:
• Group Name [2]: the name of each group; by default groups display in alphabetical order.
• Group ID Number [3]: the ID number automatically assigned to a group upon creation.
• Number of Members [4]: the total number of people in the group, including yourself.
To sort the Other Groups list by group name, ID, or member count, click a column header [5]. You can sort the list in ascending or
descending order.
To view additional groups, use the page navigation icons [6]. Up to ten groups display per page.
Note: The Search function only returns matches from the currently selected group page. If your search does not return a result,
you may need to switch to view the My Groups lists.
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View Group Options
As an admin, you can manage any group in the Other Groups list.
To view group management options, locate the group in the list and click the group's Options icon [1]. You can edit the group [2]
and delete the group [3].
Edit Group
To view and edit details for a group, click the group name link [1].
Alternatively, locate the group in the list and click the group's Options icon [2]. Then select the Edit option [3].
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Edit Group Details
In the Edit Group window, you can view the group ID [1], view and edit the group name [2], add members [3], view the group
members list [4], and manage group member roles [5].
To change a group member's role, locate the group member and click the Role drop-down menu [6]. Then select the role [7], or
remove the member from the group [8].
To delete the group, click the Delete icon [9].
To save any changes made to the group, click the Save icon [10].
To close the Edit Group window, click the Cancel button [11] or the X icon [12].
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View Admin Member Notification
If a group member is also a Studio admin, they can view and edit any group in the Studio account, even if they are added to the
group with Member permissions. Next to the admin's Role drop-down menu, an Admin icon displays.
Delete Group
To leave a group, locate the group in the list and click the group's Options icon [1]. Then select the Delete option [2].
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Confirm Delete
Click the Delete button.
Note: When you delete a group, all members are removed from the group and any group-shared media access is revoked. Please
notify group members before deleting an active Studio group.
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How do I manage Canvas Studio developer keys as an admin?
As a Canvas Studio admin, you can manage and create developer keys for your Canvas Studio account. A developer key is a
code given to the developer of a third-party application that allows access to certain information and permissions within
Studio. Developer keys can be used to create custom integrations with Studio and allow third-party apps to use Studio
authentication. The developer key uses OAuth2 to enable the application to use Studio for authentication. For more
information about OAuth2, see the Studio Public API documentation and the Connecting Studio OAuth via Postman
article.
Open Studio Settings
In Canvas Studio, click the Navigation Menu icon [1], then click the Settings link [2].
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Open Developer Keys
To view the developer keys, click the Developer Keys tab [1].
The developer key displays the Name [2], Redirect URIs [3], Client ID [4], and Secret [5]. To show the secret, click the Show
button [6]. To delete a developer key, click the Delete icon [7].
To add a developer key, click the Add Developer Key button [8].
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Add Developer Key
In Key Settings, enter the app or company name in the Name field [1]. To allow request tokens for specific domains, enter the
domain redirect URIs in the Redirect URI field [2]. Click the Save Key button [3].
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How do I create a Canvas Studio user as an admin?
As an admin, you can manually add users to your institution's Canvas Studio account. You can also manage user accounts
and assign users with the Canvas Studio Admin role.
If you need to add a specific user to Studio, especially as an admin, you should manually create their account in Canvas
Studio.
If your institution uses the Canvas Studio LTI in Canvas, the first time a user accesses Studio in Canvas, Studio
automatically creates an account, adds the user in the Studio users list, and assigns them a Studio role based on their user
role in Canvas.
When you add a user to your Studio account, the user receives an email invitation to create a password to access your
institution's Canvas Studio site.
Note: Currently once you create a user, you cannot remove the user from the Studio account.
Open Studio Settings
In Canvas Studio, click the Navigation Menu icon [1], then click the Settings link [2].
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View Studio Users
Click the Studio Users tab.
Create User
Click the Create User button.
Enter User Details
Enter the user's information for the account. The user's information only affects how the user is viewed in the Studio account
and does not have any affect on a user's Canvas account. However, for best results, a user's Studio account information should
match the user's Canvas information.
In the Full Name field [1], enter the user's full name.
In the Display Name field [2], enter the name that should be seen by other users in the account.
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In the Email field [3], enter the user's email address. The user will be sent an email address to create an account password.
If you want to give admin rights to the user, click the Is Admin checkbox [4].
Save User
Click the Save button.
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How do I manage Canvas Studio users as an admin?
As a Canvas Studio admin, you can add and manage Canvas Studio users in Studio Settings.
You can manually add users and assign their user role, or users may be automatically added and assigned a user role based
on their user role when they access Studio links or content in Canvas LMS. Most commonly, admin users are added
manually.
Currently you cannot remove users from the Studio account.
Open Studio Settings
In Canvas Studio, click the Navigation Menu icon [1], then click the Settings link [2].
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View Studio Users
To view users in your Studio account, click the Studio Users tab [1].
You can search for a user by full name, display name, or email address by typing in the Search by user name field [2]. Then click
the Search button [3].
You can also view a list of all users in your Studio account by clicking the Show total users link [4].
To manually add a new user, click the Create User button [5].
View User Information
You can view a user's full name [1], display name [2], email address [3], and admin status [4].
Note: Studio does not require email addresses for user accounts. If your institution uses a single sign-on (SSO) authentication
system that does not rely on email addresses, some users who only access Studio directly through Canvas LMS may not display
an associated email address.
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Manage Users
To edit information for an existing user, click the Edit button.
Currently you cannot remove a user from your account.
Edit User
Editing a user allows you to change the user's name [1], display name [2], and email address [3] as shown for the user's Studio
account.
You can also change a user's access to or from Admin status [4], though the user will not be notified about the change.
Click the Save button [5].
Notes:
• Canvas Studio does not automatically send email notifications to users about their updated admin user role status. When
you update a user as an admin, you should notify the user of their Canvas Studio role status update. The user can validate
their admin account using the password reset link in your institution's Canvas Studio site login page.
• Editing user fields does not affect a user's Canvas account.
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How do I view my institution's Canvas Studio LTI Keys as an admin?
As part of your institution's Canvas Studio configuration, your Studio account includes LTI keys that are used to integrate
Studio into other compatible platforms, including Canvas.
If you need to access the LTI Keys for your institution, you can view them as a Studio admin.
Note: The LTI Keys are for an entire institution, not just for you as an admin. If you need to change the LTI Keys, please
contact your Customer Success Manager.
Open Studio Settings
In Canvas Studio, click the Navigation Menu icon [1], then click the Settings link [2].
Open LTI Keys
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In Studio Settings, click the LTI Keys tab [1]. Then click the LTI Keys button [2].
View LTI Keys
View the Key and Secret for your institution's account.
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How do I manage Canvas Studio embed default settings as an admin?
As a Canvas Studio admin, you can manage default options for embedded Studio media in Studio Settings.
Open Studio Settings
In Canvas Studio, click the Navigation Menu icon [1], then click the Settings link [2].
Open General
Click the General tab.
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View General Settings
The table displays feature names [1]. By default, all embed options are turned off [2].
View Feature Descriptions
To view more feature details, click the Expand icon.
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Auto-Enable Media Tabs When Teachers Embed
To enable media tabs by default when teachers embed media, click the Auto-enable Media Tabs when embedding to a Canvas
course toggle.
Media tabs on embedded course media display media details, comments, insights, and captions. Students can also view details
and enter comments.
Note: When a teacher embeds media, the teacher can select to hide media tabs.
Auto-Enable Commenting for Student Submissions
To enable media tabs by default when students embed media, click the Auto-enable commenting for Studio submissions
toggle.
Media tabs for student-embedded media allow comments on the media.
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Note: When a student embeds media, the student can select to hide media tabs.
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Studio Profile and User Settings
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How do I view the user menu in a Canvas Studio site?
If you have access to your Canvas Studio site, you can view your user menu. As an admin user, your user menu allows you
to manage settings for your institution's Studio account.
Sign in to Studio Site
In a browser window, enter the URL of your Studio account [1].
In the Email field [2], enter your email address. This is the email address where you received your invitation to create an Studio
password.
In the Password field [3], enter your password. If you forgot your password, click the Forgot password? link [4].
Click the Sign In button [5].
Notes:
• Studio sites follow a URL structure of [your institution name].instructuremedia.com.
• If your institution enables Canvas authentication, you can log into your Studio site with your Canvas credentials.
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Open Studio Settings
Click the Navigation Menu icon [1], then click the Studio Settings link [2].
View Studio Settings
By default, Studio Settings opens to the Settings tab [1].
To enable or disable high contrast view, click the Enable high contrast view option [2]. This setting only affects your view of the
Studio site and does not affect any other users.
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View Studio Integrations
To view a list of third-party applications you have authorized to access Studio on your behalf, click the Integrations tab.
View Admin Studio Settings Tabs
As an admin user, you can view admin settings in Studio Settings.
To view and manage user role permissions, click the Permissions tab [1].
To view and manage developer keys, click the Developer Keys tab [2].
To view and manage users in your Studio account, click the Studio Users tab [3].
To view LTI keys for your Studio account, click the LTI Keys tab [4].
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How do I enable high contrast styles in a Canvas Studio site?
If you need to enable high contrast styles while you are working in your Canvas Studio site, you can enable it in your user
settings.
Note: This setting only affects your view of the Studio site and does not affect any other users.
Sign in to Studio Site
In a browser window, enter the URL of your Studio account [1].
In the Email field [2], enter your email address. This is the email address where you received your invitation to create an Studio
password.
In the Password field [3], enter your password. If you forgot your password, click the Forgot password? link [4].
Click the Sign In button [5].
Notes:
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• Studio sites follow a URL structure of [your institution name].instructuremedia.com.
• If your institution enables Canvas authentication, you can log into your Studio site with your Canvas credentials.
Open Studio Settings
Click the Navigation Menu icon [1], then click the Studio Settings link [2].
Enable High Contrast
By default, Studio Settings opens to the Settings tab [1].
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Click the Enable high contrast view option [2].
View Account
View your Studio site with high contrast styles.
Disable High Contrast
To disable high contrast view, open your Studio Settings again and click the Enable high contrast view option.
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