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    Owned by Richard Leslie Talbot
    Last updated: Feb 21, 2024
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    In this Article

    1 In this Article | 2 Introduction | 3 Finding Recordings in Listen Again | 4 Editing Recordings

    Introduction

    Panopto, the software that underpins Listen Again, provides basic editing features. Staff can trim the start and end of recordings, remove sections, and prioritise video sources (where multiple devices have been used).

    You may want to edit recordings that you have recorded yourself offline, or timetabled events after they have taken place. Editing is non-destructive as removed sections of a recording can be restored at a later date if necessary. There are two approaches to finding recordings, either via Listen Again, or directly within Panopto.

    Finding Recordings in Listen Again

    1. Navigate to https://panopto.essex.ac.uk with your web browser

      1. We recommend Google Chrome or Edge

    2. Click Sign-In

      1. Top-right of the page

    3. The “Sign in using” option should be set by default to Essex (ADFS)

    1. If prompted, Sign in using your Essex credentials

      1. Username will be your Essex ID, followed by @essex.ac.uk

      2. Password will be your Essex password

    If you’re already signed in on your browser, it may sign you in automatically.

    1. Once logged in, you can search by typing in the module code or date in the search box.

    2. Click the Magnifying Glass or Enter to run the search

    Alternatively, you can find your recordings by browsing the recording folders. Click on Browse to the left-hand side of the screen and navigate between folders.

    1. Once you have found the recording you wish to edit, mouse over the recording preview

      1. This will show some additional buttons

    2. Click on Edit

    Editing Recordings

    Note further information can be found on the Panopto site.

    1. The top-half of the screen will show a preview of your recording

    2. The bottom-half shows a timeline of the various inputs

      1. e.g. screen, audio, PowerPoint, etc.

    3. To make an edit, click on the scissors icon in the bottom-half of the screen

      1. This will enable editing

    1. Sections of the recording can be removed by clicking and dragging over a section of the timeline view

      1. The edited (removed) region will be shaded in dark grey

    1. You can move edits by clicking and dragging the red drag handles at the edge of each section

      1. This can be used to trim your recording or refine the removed sections

    2. If you wish to restore a section (remove the edit), pull the red drag handles towards each other.

      1. They should snap together and disappear.

    3. You can also use the Undo and Revert buttons at the top of the screen to undo your last change or remove all changes.

    1. Once you are happy with all your edits, click on the Publish button at the top of the screen