About
Use this article to install Lecture Capture.
How does the Kaltura Lecture Capture installation work?
Kaltura Lecture Capture is a software application that is installed on Windows PCs. The application installation is done using an MSI file that can be deployed using software management tools such as SCCM. For additional information refer to Installing Lecture Capture.
Installing Lecture Capture
Lecture Capture includes two applications:
- Lecture Capture Application - for the classroom recording
- Upload Service - that runs in the background and uploads your recorded videos to Kaltura.
This guide explains how to install both applications.
Prerequisites
- Kaltura V2 Player version 2.55 and later
- The Recscheduling module must be enabled in Content Hubs/LMS Extensions to schedule events. See the Kaltura Scheduling Administrator's Guide for additional information.
Running the Lecture Capture installer
- Download the Lecture Capture application using the link provided by your Kaltura representative.
- Double click on KalturaClassroom_NNN.msi file.
- Click “Next” on the Welcome Screen.
(Optional) On the “Custom Setup” screen, right click to set the Authentication Settings.
- (Optional) Check the disk usage required for each feature, click “Disk Usage”.
- Click Next.
- On the “Settings” screen, fill in the following fields that are provided by your Kaltura representative.
App Token – enables secure upload to Kaltura
App Token ID – enables secure upload to Kaltura
Partner ID – Your Kaltura Partner ID
Default User Id–The ID that is used to set the owner of the recording, if an owner is not assigned. (Optional - only when Authentication is enabled) Enter the Authentication URL. The format should be:
https://<your_KMSportal_URL>/classroomcapture/index/user-details
A Sign in window is displayed on the homepage when you enter the application.- (Optional) If you want to change the location of your stored recordings, enter the new location in the “Recordings Folder” field.
- (Optional) Click Validate to ensure that all your settings are valid.
- Click “Next” and then click "Install" to begin the installation.
- Click “Finish” on the final screen to complete.
(Optional) On the “Custom Setup” screen, right click to set the Authentication Settings.
The Lecture Capture software is installed.
Verify that Lecture Capture is installed
- Double click on the Lecture Capture Application icon on your desktop.
The Lecture Capture Homepage is displayed.
That’s it- You can start recording.
See the Kaltura Lecture Capture User Guide for information on how to start recording.
To disable Lecture Capture from launching on startup
1. Launch the Task Manager by right-clicking on the Toolbar.
2. Under Startup, right click on the Lecture Capture and click Disable.
