We are excited to introduce Panopto, a new enterprise video platform that will replace Kaltura at ODU for creating, managing, and delivering videos, particularly within Canvas courses. As our contract with Kaltura nears expiration, we have thoroughly evaluated potential replacements and are confident that the transition to Panopto will be a smooth one. Migration of existing content to the new platform will take place over the summer.

Panopto offers several benefits, including:

  • Enhanced Functionality: Providing a more user-friendly interface and a wider range of features, making it easier to create, edit, and share videos.

  • Improved Accessibility: Offering greater accessibility features, including automatic captioning and transcripts, which will benefit everyone using our video platform.

  • Seamless Integration: Integrating seamlessly with Canvas, making it easy to incorporate videos into your courses.

What happens to my existing videos?

  • Videos created or accessed since December 1, 2022, will be migrated to Panopto. Links to existing content – from Canvas or from ODU websites – will automatically be redirected to the new Panopto links by August 22.

  • Videos created and last accessed before December 1, 2022, will be securely archived. Kaltura will stay online in read-only mode for the next few months, giving you plenty of time to verify your content, but we will keep a secure backup of the entire Kaltura library indefinitely. There is no risk of losing your videos. If you ever need an archived file restored after Kaltura goes offline, simply contact the IT Help Desk.

Get started

You can start creating and accessing content in Panopto today.

In Canvas

  • Panopto tools and content are now located in tabs called “My Media-Panopto” and “My Gallery-Panopto” in Canvas. (By August 22, the Kaltura tools will be renamed “My Media-old” and “Media Gallery-old” and will eventually go away.)

  • All links and references to existing course content will be updated in Canvas automatically by July 15.

Outside of Canvas

  • Log in to the Panopto site using your MIDAS credentials to create and manage new content.

  • All content from Kaltura should be available in Panopto by July 15. Kaltura will be available in a read-only state starting August 22 until it is fully decommissioned in December.

Need help?

Find more information about this transition, including upcoming live training opportunities offered by the Instructional Design team in the Division of Digital Transformation & Technology, at odu.edu/technology-services/article/panopto-to-replace-kaltura-at-odu. We also have a few video tutorials to get you started at odu.edu/panopto.

Thank you for your patience as we make this important upgrade to campus services.