How do I record a webcam video in Canvas Studio with a Safari or Firefox browser?
You can record a video in Canvas Studio with your webcam using a Safari or Firefox browser. Videos can be recorded from any page in your account. You can record media of any length, but recordings of under 5 minutes duration are recommended due to browser resource limitations.
Notes:
- You may need to allow the browser to access your camera and microphone.
- Studio webcam capture creates a webM video.
- For more information about how screen readers work with recording a video in Studio, please visit Accessibility within Studio.
- If you are using an iOS or iPad iOS device, you cannot record a video directly in Canvas Studio using a webcam. Instead, you can record the video using your device's webcam application and upload the video as a media file.
- If you are using a Chrome or Edge browser learn about recording a webcam video using Chrome or Edge.
Open Webcam Capture
Click the Create drop-down menu [1], then click the Webcam Capture link [2].
Note: If you are using an iOS device, the Webcam Capture link is unavailable. You can, however, record the video using your device's webcam application and upload the video as a media file.
Allow Access
To give access to your computer's microphone and camera, click the Allow button.
Start Recording
Click the Start Recording button.
Finish Recording
When your video recording is done, click the Finish button.
Save Recording
View the recording. Enter a title in the Title field [1] and click the Save Media button [2].
To re-record your video, click the Start Over button [3].
View Recording
In the My Library page, view your video recording. Once the recording is processed, you can manage all controls and settings.
