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Welcome to the Resource Downloads page. In this page you will find sections with links to the latest versions of the Panopto recorder software, as well as all documents associated with Replay Lecture Capture including policy documents.

Panopto Recorder Software
Policy documents and guides
Third party software tools

Please check out the Frequently Asked Questions section, the Accessibility and Equipment pages to find out more about the surrounding information on these topics.

Panopto is accessible via the web for first time Users. We recommend ALL USERS to follow our installation guides available on Manual Recording before installing the software.

For info on how to log in to Panopto, please visit our Welcome page.

1. Panopto Recorder Software (last updated 10th June 2020) - version 7.2

The below information is particularly relevant for IT Officers setting Panopto up for the first time on managed machines.

Panopto 7 Release Notes (current Panopto software version)
Panopto 8 Release Notes (current Panopto server version)

Manual Recorder (v7.2)

MacOS 10.12 - For those who cannot update macOS to 10.13 or higher, a legacy (7.0) version of the manual recorder for macOS 10.12 can be downloaded here.

Remote Recorder (v7.2) (for teaching spaces and lecture theatres)

When installing the manual or remote recorder you may be asked to enter a server address. Use ox.cloud.panopto.eu

The remote recorder also requires a description. Please use something that allows the central lecture capture team to identify the location of the recorder, ideally in the format "Dept/Building - Room - PC" e.g. Exam Schools - Room 2 - Presentation laptop or English Faculty/St Cross Building - LT2 - AV booth PC

If you are installing a new instance of a remote recorder, please contact replay@it.ox.ac.uk after installation with a list of users who require access. If updating an existing remote recorder, the central lecture capture team need not be notified.

2. Policy Documents, Guidance and Support, Legal Documents and Disability Guidance

The Oxford University Replay Lecture capture policy guide (updated April 2020) including comprehensive information on what the service offers and how to use it (incorporating Education Committee policy).

Replay Lecture Capture Service Information for Departments ( Policy Guide updated April 2020 ).

A 2017 report on the educational aspects of lecture capture, including evaluation data collected from students and staff during the pilot projects (single sign-on required).

Lecture Capture at the University: Prospects for Learning and Teaching

Policy and legal agreements for presenters and participants (if students may appear in a recording in a small-group setting). Includes an A4 notice to display in a venue where lectures are being recorded, and an End User Licence Agreement stating permitted use.

Legal Documents

Lecture Capture Disability Guidance : Relevance for disability-related provision

Disability Guidance

Further guides

AV Implications for equipping venues, and the functionality needed to record presentations at optimum efficiency:

AV & IT Guidance for Lecture Venues [Version 03]

Outlines recommended AV equipment for use with Replay:

Recommended Equipment List

Tips for the presenter to look at before making a recording. Short guide can be printed out and left on the lectern, longer guide can be studied in advance of giving a presentation:

Steps to ensure that the computer is set up correctly and ready to record.