Panopto presentation capture

Panopto is capture hardware and software that allows users to capture either personal or lecture presentations.  Multiple capture sources can be used simultaneously, including screen capture, webcams, Powerpoint and audio. This allows you to produce blended presentations, with video and streams of the lecturer, supported by a Powerpoint presentation or capture from a computer or whiteboard screen. Captures are stored and published on a Panopto server, but are processed on the users own computer, which reduces the server workload and lag in presentation readiness associated with Echo 360. As well as allowing for recorded lecture captures, it is also to possible to publish a live stream from the capture, allowing for either a realtime overflow stream to different lecture theatres, or for a live stream to a single online user which could have implications for live online 1-to-1 training. Editing is done via a simple online editing tool which also allows for multiple copies of a single presentation to be made and edited individually. PDF handouts can also be uploaded and added to captures as supporting notes. As with Echo 360, captures can either be scheduled or recorded on an ad-hoc basis, with the facility to store in individual folders on the Panopto server. These can also be searched by subject and keyword. A trial of Panopto is due to start at Imperial in late 2010.

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