Studio enables students and instructors to engage with media content through timeline-based comments and replies, while also providing asset management for easy organization. It offers media editing, user analytics for tracking engagement, and seamless integration with Canvas for embedding media in courses.
Canvas Studio Guide
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 link. 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.
To add a media file to any page in Studio, you can drag and drop files from your computer [1].
To browse your computer for a media file, click the Create drop-down menu [2]. Then click the Add Media link [3].
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
In the Add to My Library window, click the Browse Files button [1]. You may also be able to add media via YouTube or Vimeo URL [2].
Upload File
Select the media file you want to upload [1]. Then click the Upload button [2].
View Upload Progress
View the progress of your media upload.
View Uploaded Media
To view the media in your My Library page, over over the preview tile, and click the View button.
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.
Canvas Studio Capture for Chrome and Edge browsers is an integrated screen capture option currently available to Canvas customers using Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge browsers. In addition to recording screen capture video, Canvas Studio capture can be used to record video with a webcam.
Canvas Studio Capture for Chrome and Edge browsers has expanded recovery features to save partial recordings that are interrupted by a browser crash or power outage, and to continue recording using your computer memory in the event of a loss of connectivity. Learn more about Canvas Studio Capture recovery features.
Note: This lesson is for users with Chrome or Edge browsers only. Learn more about recording Canvas Studio video using a webcam with Safari or Firefox browsers.
Open Studio Capture
In your Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge browser window, click the Create drop-down menu [1]. Then, click the Studio Capture link [2].
Allow Access
To give access to your computer's microphone and camera, click the Allow button.
Set Recording Options
To select a camera, click the Camera drop-down menu [1]. To record audio only, click the Webcam Disabled option [2].
To select a microphone, click the Microphone drop-down menu [3]. To record using your computer's microphone, click the (Computer Name) Microphone link [4]. To record using Zoom audio, click the ZoomAudioDevice (Virtual) link [4]. To record video without sound, click the Microphone Disabled link [6].
Begin Recording
Click the Start Recording button.
Pause Recording
Click the Pause button.
Continue Recording
The recording paused message displays [1].
To continue recording, click the Continue button[2].
End Recording
Click the Finish button.
Preview and Save
To preview the recording, click the Play button [1]. To navigate forward and back in the recording, hover your cursor over the timestamp bar and slide the cursor to the part of the recording you wish to view [2].
To rename the recording file, enter text in the Title field [3].
To delete the video and begin a new recording, click the Start Over button [4].
To save the recording, click the Save Media button [5].
View in Media Library
The saved recording displays in your media library.
You can record a video in Canvas Studio with your webcam using a Safari or Firefox browser. Videos can be recorded from any page in your account. You can record media of any length, but recordings of under 5 minutes duration are recommended due to browser resource limitations.
Notes:
- 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.
- If you are using a Chrome or Edge browser learn about recording a webcam video using Chrome or Edge.
Open Webcam Capture
Click the Create drop-down menu [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.
Start Recording
Click the Start Recording button.
Finish Recording
When your video recording is done, click the Finish button.
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].
View Recording
In the My Library page, view your video recording. Once the recording is processed, you can manage all controls and settings.
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 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].
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.
Select Media
Hover over the media you want to select [1]. Then, click the Select button [2].
Display or Hide Media Tabs
You 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.
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.
Resize Embedded Media
To resize embedded media, click to disable the Display media tabs toggle [1]. Then, click the Embed button [2].
Open Studio Media Options
Click in the video window to display the Studio Media Options pop-up. Then, click the Studio Media Options link.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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 download media files from YouTube or Vimeo.
Locate Media
In Studio, media that includes captioning displays a Caption icon [1].
To search for a specific media item, click the Search icon [2].
To view only media that includes captions, click the Filter button [3]. Then, use the Filters tray to select and apply filters [4].
Open Media
Hover over the media and click the View link.
Download Media or Transcript 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.