How do I create a Kaltura video from YouTube?

Quick Links: | Prerequisites | Instructions | Troubleshooting | Next Steps |

Adding a Kaltura video from YouTube is a straightforward process that allows users to enrich their digital content library with valuable external media. This guide will walk you through the steps to seamlessly integrate YouTube videos into Kaltura, enhancing the variety and richness of content available for education, presentations, or entertainment. Whether you're an instructor looking to incorporate educational videos into your courses, or a student aiming to share relevant content, this guide is designed to help you accomplish your goals effectively.

Prerequisites

• The URL of the YouTube video you wish to add.
• Basic understanding of navigating Mediaspace and YouTube.

Step-by-Step Instructions

To add a Kaltura video from YouTube to Mediaspace, do the following:

1. Log in to your Mediaspace account.
2. Navigate to My Media to access your personal media space.
3. Select Add New, then choose YouTube from the drop-down menu.
4. In the provided field, paste the URL [1] of the YouTube video you wish to add.
5. Select Preview [2] to confirm that the correct video is displayed.
   
6. Customize the video details if necessary, including name and description, according to your needs.
7. Once satisfied with your customization, select Save to finalize the import process.

Your YouTube video is now part of your video library, ready to be embedded or shared as you see fit.

Troubleshooting

• Video Not Importing: Ensure the YouTube URL is correct and that the video is publicly accessible. Private or restricted videos may not import correctly.
• Playback Issues: Check to make sure the video plays on YouTube directly. If there are playback issues on YouTube, they will persist in Mediaspace.

Next Steps

Now that you've created a video, consider doing one of the following:

Share

• Turn your video into an interactive quiz
• Embed your video in Canvas
• Submit your video as a video assignment
• Get your video's embed code for sharing outside Canvas

Edit

• Add captions to your video
• Trim, clip, chop, and splice your video using Kaltura's video editor
• Change the video's details, such as title, description, etc.
• Add collaborators to your video
• Change your video's owner

Review

• View analytics on your video

Still need help? If you run into problems with Kaltura or still need help, faculty can reach out to the Technology & Learning Program and students can contact the Center for Technology Equity.