Creating an EchoVideo account is very straightforward.

1. Visit the Lecture Capture / Universal Capture - EchoVideo Accounts Moodle course.
2. 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.
3. Set your EchoVideo password. If you will be using Universal Capture, then you will need to create a password Link opens in a new window by following these instructions.
4. Please do not create an account directly on EchoVideo as it does not always link correctly with Warwick.

How to install Universal Capture (Personal) on a Managed Computer or Laptop

1. Open the Software Center on your machine.
2. Click on Universal Capture - Personal EchoVideo.
   • 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.
3. Click on Install.
4. Once installed click on the EchoVideo Universal Capture icon on your deskptop to launch the application and log in to EchoVideo.
   • If you try to log in, and your email address is not recognised, follow the instructions in step one 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 10.12 (Sierra) or higher. Full system requirements can be found here - Universal Capture Specifications

1. Go to EchoVideo.org.uk.
2. Enter your full University email address and EchoVideo password.
3. Click on the Settings cog icon at the top right of the EchoVideo Dashboard page, and then click on Downloads.
4. From the Downloads screen, click on the application you require (Mac or Windows), and then Run/Install the software following the on-screen instructions.
5. Once installed, launch the EchoVideo Universal Capture application and login to EchoVideo.
   • If you try to log in, and your email address is not recognised, follow the Request an EchoVideo Account instructions 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 ITS University account.

1. Open Universal Capture (Personal).
   • If prompted, log in using your full University email address and EchoVideo password.
2. Once you are logged in to the application, click Edit capture details .
3. 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.
4. Under Publish to... select the EchoVideo course (folder) where you would like to publish the recording once completed.
   • Unless specified, recordings will be stored in your private personal Library by default.
   • 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.
   • If you cannot see a course (folder) listed for your module or Moodle space, contact lecturecapture at warwick dot ac dot uk.
5. Click Save.
6. 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 10)

7. Select the audio input by clicking the microphone icon in the centre of the screen.
8. When ready, click on the record 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.
9. 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.
10. 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.