Universal Capture: Personal (UC: P) is EchoVideo's desktop recording application for Windows and Mac. It allows instructors to create recordings on their own computer and publish them directly to EchoVideo. From there they can share with individuals, module groups or publicly.
You do not need to complete the Lecture Capture consent form before using Universal Capture (Personal). Note:
Creating recordings using this method implies consent and you retain full control over which items are published from your personal library on EchoVideo.
By using this, you are not consenting to the in-room automated Lecture Capture Service.
Record lectures, demonstrations, feedback videos, or training materials without needing to book a lecture capture room.
Provides a simple way to create pre-recorded content that students can access on demand.
Recorded content can be stored in the EchoVideo library and shared across courses and sections as required.
FAQs
Can Universal Capture (Personal) be used by students? Currently we do not allow students to download UC (P) but instead we recommend they use EchoVideo Browser CaptureLink opens in a new window.
What is the difference between UC (P) and Browser Capture? The maximum length of recordings. Browser Capture is limited to 30 minutes whereas UC (P) allows up to 8 hours.
Three steps to start recording with Universal Capture (Personal)
If you have not viewed or recorded anything in EchoVideo before you will need to activate your account via Moodle.
Click the EchoVideo block on the right. You are automatically enrolled in this space as an Editing Teacher so that when you click the EchoVideo block, it will create your account correctly on EchoVideo as an instructor. If you will only be using automated lecture capture and accessing via Moodle, no further action is required.
Once you have activated your account you will need to set a password. This is separate from your Warwick IT account password.
The installation steps differ slightly according to whether you are using a University-managed computer or a self-managed one.
How to install Universal Capture (Personal) on a managed computer
Open the Software Center on your machine.
Click on Universal Capture - Personal Echo360.
If you do not see Universal Capture in your Software Center, make sure it's up to date by connecting to the ITS VPNLink opens in a new window.
Click on Install.
Once installed click on the EchoVideo Universal Capture icon on your deskptop to launch the application and log in to EchoVideo using the password you chose in Step 1: Activate your account.
If you try to log in, and your email address is not recognised, follow the instructions in step 1 to get an account set up.
If your email address is recognised, you will be asked for a password. Click on Forgot your password? Click here to reset below to reset your password. Do not use the same password as your University account.
How to install Universal Capture (Personal) on an unmanaged PC or MAC
To install Universal Capture (Personal) you will need either a PC/Laptop running Windows 10 or a MAC device running macOS 13 (Ventura) or higher. Full system requirements can be found on the Universal Capture Specifications page.
Enter your full University email address and EchoVideo password.
Click on the Settings cog icon at the top right of the EchoVideo Dashboard page, and then click on Downloads.
From the Downloads screen, click on the application you require (Mac or Windows), and then Run/Install the software following the on-screen instructions.
Once installed click on the EchoVideo Universal Capture icon on your deskptop to launch the application and log in to EchoVideo using the password you chose in Step 1: Activate your account.
If you try to log in, and your email address is not recognised, follow the instructions in step 1 to get an account set up.
If your email address is recognised, you will be asked for a password. Click on Forgot your password? Click here to reset below to reset your password. Do not use the same password as your University account.
If prompted, log in using your full University email address and EchoVideo password.
Once you are logged in to the application, click the icon to Edit details.
Enter a Title, Description (optional) and Tags (optional).
If your software is updated to the latest version, you will see an option to Live Stream. Live stream should only be used when absolutely necessary. There is no difference between a student watching a recording at any time and them watching a live stream as there is no interactivity with participants.
Under Publish to... select the EchoVideo course where you would like to publish the recording once completed.
If the recording is for a module, and you want the recording to be accessed via the Moodle module space, select the module from the list.
Unless specified, recordings will be stored in your private personal Library by default. They can be shared more widely at a later time.
Click Save.
Select the inputs you would like to record using the drop-down menus above each screen preview.
You can choose up to two inputs that your computer has available such as display screens or webcams.
Universal Capture gets the display numbers from computer settings. If you have multiple monitors, switch between Display inputs to preview or check the monitor number in your display settings. (Windows 10Link opens in a new window)
Select the audio input by clicking the microphone icon at the top of the audio volume indicator.
When ready, click on the start capture button .
There will be a 5-second countdown and then the recording will start
The EchoVideo user interface will shrink and appear on the toolbar at the bottom of the screen.
To stop, pause or cancel the recording, click on the EchoVideo icon on the toolbar to open the user interface or use the keyboard shortcuts listed below.
Once you have stopped the recording, it will be added to a queue for processing and upload. If you are recording offline (without an internet connection), your recording will be queued and uploaded the next time you have an internet connection.
Universal Capture (Personal) can be used to make recordings offline (without an internet connection). You must have logged into UC whilst connected to the internet before you can record offline. You must also be online in order to publish your recordings to the EchoVideo server. Find out more about Working Offline with UC: PersonalLink opens in a new window.
Shortcut keys to control your capture (Desktop Applications only)
Shortcut keys will not work with your numeric keypad, instead, use the numbers that are a part of the typewriter keys.
