Automated lecture capture allows instructors to record their lecture audio, video, and PowerPoint (or other computer program display outputs) in combinations of their choosing. Automated Lecture capture is only available in the rooms on campus listed below. To capture a lecture in a different campus room, please consider the Personal Recording service.

See Full List of rooms with Automated Lecture Capture here:

Benefits

Lecture Capture enables faculty to:

• Automatically create recordings of their instruction for later viewing
• Create a repository of instructional media to be used in online and blended courses
• Share their lectures with audiences worldwide.

Getting Started

Faculty can request Lecture Capture for a course using coursetools.brown.edu. Non-course related lecture capture requests can be submitted using the Media Services Request form.

Information for Students

Processing and posting time of a lecture capture varies with the length and complexity of the captured material. The recordings are usually available within 1-2 hours after the conclusion of the presentation.

Technical Requirements

If you are giving a lecture in one of the rooms listed above, you can request that your lecture be automatically recorded. If you are not in one of these rooms and want to record your lecture, please see the Personal Recording service.

The recording can include lecture audio, video and/or PowerPoint (or other computer program display outputs).  Recordings are automatically processed and available for student viewing via Canvas, direct URL share, or embedding on a webpage.  Processing and posting time varies with the length and complexity of the captured material, but are usually available within 1 hour after the conclusion of the presentation.

Single lectures, select days, and even entire courses can be scheduled for capture.

FAQ

Where do I request this service?

• Instructors can request Lecture Capture at coursetools.brown.edu
• Connect Lecture Capture with Canvas - learn more about requesting a Canvas site.

Where can I go to learn more about this service?

• Watch video tutorials and learn more about Lecture Capture through the IT Knowledge Base.

Who should I contact if I need support?

• Contact media_services@brown.edu  for more information and support

What if my lecture is not in a room listed above?

• To record a lecture given a in an alternate room, please consider Personal Recording.