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In your D2L Brightspace class, you may have discussions for class conversations. For instance, you may be asked to provide a video introduction in a discussion. The following instructions provide details about adding a media file in a discussion thread using Kaltura Media's Express Capture. Or review this Add a captioned video in Discussions using Kaltura’s Express Capture video in MediaSpace.
Add your MediaSpace video in a discussion
- Navigate to the Discussions tool.
- Select the discussion topic (a blue clickable link) to access it.
- To create your own thread, select Start a New Thread.
- In your thread, enter your response in the subject line and the body textboxes.
- In the toolbar, select the Insert Stuff icon.
- Select Kaltura Media.
- Select the Add New icon and select Express Capture.
- If prompted, select Allow to utilize your microphone and/or webcam in the web browser.
- Select the record circle button to start the recording.
- Record your video, and then press the stop button to finish recording.
Note: There is no pause button.
- When ready to use your video, select Use This.
Note: You also have the option to preview your recording, and/or record again.
- After the file has uploaded successfully, select Save and Embed.
- Select Insert on the next screen.
- Back on the discussion post, select Post when finished.
Learn more about reviewing and editing captions for a media file in Kaltura MediaSpace.