Kaltura video platform
Kaltura is a video platform for recording, editing, and sharing video and audio. It can be used by all UvA employees and students. Due to its integration with Canvas, as a teacher, you can easily offer videos or audio within courses. It is also possible to share videos via video.uva.nl.
What are the possibilities offered by Kaltura?
- Create screen, webcam, or audio recordings with Kaltura Capture
- Create an interactive video, video quiz, or podcast
- Import a YouTube video
- Embed videos in Canvas pages, discussions, or assignment descriptions
- Share video and audio outside of Canvas via video.uva.nl
Getting started with Kaltura
Kaltura can be accessed via two entry points:
- From Canvas: log in to Canvas and go to 'My Media' (on the left in the red menu bar).
- Via video.uva.nl: log in to video.uva.nl (top right) to see all menu items, such as 'My Media'.
Both have almost the same functionalities, but there is an important difference:
- In Canvas, it is possible to place videos within a course (this cannot be done via the portal).
- Via video.uva.nl, it is possible to share individual videos or create a video channel and share it with a group (in Canvas, videos can only be published within courses).
Kaltura webinars
On the ‘How to Videos’ channel on video.uva.nl, you will find:
- A Kaltura introduction training
- Various instructional videos on Kaltura by topic (see dropdown ‘How to Videos’)
Kaltura manuals
Questions or feedback about Kaltura?
Check out the frequently asked questions about Kaltura or let us know via the form below.