This FAQ addresses common questions about adding media to your Kaltura media repository ("My Media").
You have unlimited storage with Kaltura. You can upload as much as you want. Just be aware of our Kaltura data retention policy, and that using tags can be a valuable way to find your media once your media repository starts getting large.
There are no file size limits. That said, it's important when you upload large files that you have a good, stable internet connection. If the upload gets interrupted, it might corrupt the Kaltura entry.
No. Kaltura Capture is desktop software that allows you to record your screen, microphone, and/or camera. You don't need to install Kaltura Capture in order to play any videos in Kaltura. They'll play in your web browser.
It's up to you. If you're familiar with Zoom, we recommend sticking with Zoom. Kaltura Capture and Zoom have similar features: the ability to capture your screen, camera, microphone, and some external devices. In addition, if you opt in to the Kaltura-Zoom integration and record to the Zoom cloud, your recording will end up in Kaltura automatically. (Read our KBA Opt in to the Kaltura-Zoom Integration to learn how to make your Zoom cloud recordings automatically transfer to Kaltura.)
Each tool has its own strengths. The table below compares them.
| Feature | Kaltura Capture | Zoom |
|---|---|---|
| Getting your recording into Kaltura | Uploads directly to "My Media." | Cloud recordings transfer automatically if you've opted in to the Kaltura-Zoom integration. Local recordings must be uploaded manually. |
| Where the recording is saved | On your computer, so recordings take up space until you delete them. | In the Zoom cloud, so they don't take up space on your computer. You can also choose to record locally. |
| Recording your camera and screen together | Automatically creates a dual-stream video in Kaltura. | Creates a dual-stream video in Kaltura, but only if your Zoom web settings are configured to record separate layouts. (See Create a Dual-Stream Kaltura Video Using Zoom.) |
| Chapters | If you present a PowerPoint while recording, a chapter marker is created each time you advance a slide. | No automatic chapters. |
| Your computer's audio | Not recorded. | Recorded if you select Share sound when you share your screen. |
| Video quality | Records on your computer at the resolution you choose. | Cloud recordings may be lower quality than local recordings. |
| Ease of use | A separate app to learn. It can feel clunky, and it tends to run less smoothly on Macs. | You're probably already familiar with the interface. |
| Recording with other people | Designed for recording on your own. | Can record a live session with participants. |
Ready to record? See Record a Video with Kaltura Capture or Record a Video to the Zoom Cloud.
Yes. Anyone with Active Directory (AD) credentials at UC San Diego can download and install Kaltura Capture, and it works on both Macs and Windows computers.
The folder path is shown within the application.
The folder path where Kaltura Capture's files are located is specific to your operating system. That said, you should be able to find it within the app itself. Here's how:
No. It can only capture 2 video sources: either 2 cameras, 2 screens, or 1 of each.
No. Unfortunately, Kaltura Capture can't record your computer's audio. So if you play a video on your computer, for example, it will be silent in the recording (unless your microphone picks it up from your speakers).
Yes, if you opt in to the Kaltura-Zoom integration. Once you opt in, every Zoom meeting you create and record to the cloud will be transferred to your "My Media" automatically. It only takes a moment to set up. See our KBA Opt in to the Kaltura-Zoom Integration for instructions.
A few things to keep in mind: