Panopto is used for classroom lecture capture but is also a powerful tool for sharing narrated presentations, mini-lectures, or lab demonstrations with multiple video angles and/or screen capture.
Which Panopto Tool Should I Use?
There are different versions of Panopto. If you have the Panopto application installed on your computer, it will provide the most features. However, even if you cannot install the application, there are versions of Panopto that should work for your needs.
If NetID is unknown, use Panopto.it. If the app can't be installed, use Panopto Capture. Otherwise, use the Panopto app.

Panopto Setup
Creating Recordings
- How to Record with Panopto for Windows (PDF)
- How to Record with Panopto for Mac (PDF)
- How to Record with Panopto Capture (PDF) (video tutorial)
- How to Record with Panopto.It (Panopto Express) (PDF) (video tutorial)
- Microphone and Camera Settings in the Panopto Application (PDF)
Additional help from Panopto online support:
Editing Recordings
- Overview of the Video Editor
- How to edit a Panopto video (video tutorial)
- Editing a previously-recorded classroom session (video tutorial)
Additional help from Panopto online support:
Viewing and Managing Recordings
- Moving a Panopto recording to a different folder (PDF)
- Video Viewing Help Documentation
Lecture Capture
Panopto is installed on all podium computers in SMHS classrooms. It is set up to record whatever is displayed on the podium computer. It will not automatically capture video of the speaker, content projected from a laptop or other device connected to the projector, or the document camera.*
In all pre-clinical courses, there is a technology student worker who is responsible for setting up Panopto and starting/stopping the recording. If you would NOT like your session to be recorded, please let the Office of Medical Education know as soon as possible.
Note: in Ross 101 and 201, the document camera is routed through the podium computer, and will be included in a Panopto recording.
Where to Find Help
- MD Program faculty/staff - Contact the Center for Faculty Excellence
- Health Sciences faculty/staff - Contact Linda Cotton or Karen Foote on the IMPACT Team
- Panopto Support is available 24x7 - 855-765-2341