Using EchoVideo Browser Capture
This guide will demonstrate how to record videos using the EchoVideo Browser Capture Utility. For more information about using the tool to determine if it will suit your needs, please refer to the What is the EchoVideo Browser Capture Tool guide.
Accessing EchoVideo Browser Captures
Log into Echo360.org, and within the top menu, click the Create button and select New Browser Capture from the menu that appears.
Setting Up the EchoVideo Browser Capture
Your web browser may ask for permission to use your camera and microphone. Select the device you wish to use and click Allow (This image may appear different based on the web browser you are using)
Once you have opened the Browser Capture utility, you will see a screen similar to the one above, with a preview of the video feed shown on the left, and the following options on the right:
- Title: Enter a title for your capture here
- Publish To: Use the dropdown menu to publish the recording to your EchoVideo library or to an EchoVideo section.
- Camera: Click on this option to select a camera to record with.
- Virtual Backgrounds: Virtual Backgrounds can be enabled by clicking on the Settings button next to the camera selector
- Screen: Click on this option to select which screen or open application to record
- Microphone: The graphic will show your microphone volume, and you can click on the button to select which microphone you wish to use (Your web browser may ask for permission to record your screen).
- Once you have set up your recording inputs, click the round Record button to start recording your video.
Selecting Virtual Backgrounds
To select a Virtual Background:
- Click on the Options button to the right of the camera selector.
- Select from the list of virtual backgrounds. A preview image will appear below the selector.
Capturing Desktop Images
You can use Echo360 Browser Capture to record images from an application, a Chrome Tab, or your entire desktop.
Capturing a Chrome Browser Tab
Upon selecting the option to record your screen, you will see a dialog box labeled Choose what to share with app.echo360.org. To record a selected Chrome browser tab:
- Choose the Chrome Tab link at the top.
- Select which tab you wish to record from the list on the left.
- Click the Share button to start recording.
Capturing an Application Window
Upon selecting the option to record your screen, you will see a dialog box labeled Choose what to share with app.echo360.org. To record a desktop application:
- Click the Window option at the top of the screen.
- Select which application window you wish to record from the list.
- Click the Share button to start recording the selected application window.
Capturing your Desktop Window
Upon selecting the option to record your screen, you will see a dialog box labeled Choose what to share with app.echo360.org. To record your entire screen:
- Select Entire Screen from the option at the top.
- Select which desktop screen you wish to share.
- Click the Share button to start recording your screen.
Capturing Video
While you are recording your current session, your screen will appear similar to the image above. On the left, you will see a what is being recording, and on the right are the recording controls:
- Timer: The timer will show the elapsed time in the recording.
- Stop: Press the Stop button to stop recording.
- Pause: Press the Pause button to pause the recording. Press the button again to resume.
- Cancel: Press the X button to cancel the recording
Finishing Up
Once you have finished the recording, you will see a screen similar to the one above with the message: Uploading: Please don't close your browser.
Do not close the web browser window/tab until the the screen says Done! Your recording is being processed now.
Once the recording has been uploaded, (1) you will be able to preview the recording. You can also (2) Start Another Recording, or (3) Download the current recording.