Recording and Editing

Video tutorials and guides for using SWITCHcast.

Use the SWITCHcast MediaSpace Help guide to familiarise yourself with the user interface and main features.

• SWITCHcast MediaSpace Help (guide)

1. Ordering the Recording

Order your recording using the application form for event recordings (podcast).

• Application form: Recording in Lecture Rooms (Podcast)

2. Programming

The MELS-AVS team programs the desired recording data in SWITCHcast (Kaltura). The recording starts and ends automatically.

3. Media Visibility

After programming, livestreams appear in

• MediaSpace under «My Media» or in the
• OLAT course under «My Media».

Recordings are only visible after completion.

4. Technical Notes

• The audio/video of the lecturers and the presentation are recorded in parallel.
• The camera angle is fixed by default and optimized for lectures.
• If you would like a different camera angle (e.g., for a discussion panel), please contact the
  • Event Service Center
  • Event Service Irchel

        Note: Such adjustments can only be considered in exceptional cases.

Use SWITCHcast MediaSpace Help (Post-processing) again to familiarize yourself with the following steps: 

• Edit, add, or remove metadata.
• Edit recordings with the integrated video editor.

Processing

After saving («Save» or «Save a copy»), system processing takes approximately 2 hours, or up to 12 hours during periods of high load.

Tip: Recordings can be published while they are being processed.

• Publication

Support from MELS

If you only make one recording per semester, MELS will be happy to take care of the post-processing for you. Processing usually takes place within two working days after the recording.