Updates for UA and UAF Kaltura users
Aug. 17, 2026
On Aug 16, the titles for Kaltura’s recording/capture programs in UAF MediaSpace and Canvas were updated to use the current tool names: Express Capture and Kaltura Capture. This will provide better consistency for Kaltura Users, as the title will match the tool being used and its documentation.
As previously announced, the “Kaltura My Media” global tool placement will be enabled to provide easier access to all of Kaltura’s features and your content in Canvas. Additionally, we will be enabling screen capture functionality for the web-based Express Capture tool.
UAF Canvas
Currently in Canvas, Kaltura recording tools are available through the Add New menu:
- In Course Media Gallery, click on the + Add Media button.
- When editing a page, in the Embed Kaltura Media tool.
Webcam Recorder has been renamed to Express Capture, and Personal Capture was renamed Kaltura Capture. Following these changes, the Add New menu will also be available through the new “Kaltura My Media” global tool.
UAF MediaSpace
In MediaSpace, Kaltura recording tools are available through the + Add New menu at the top of most pages. Webcam Recorder has been renamed Express Capture, and
Desktop Recorder was renamed Kaltura Capture.
Why the changes?
Kaltura has updated the names of its web-based and desktop-based recording programs
a couple of times since we started using their platform. The older web-based “Webcam
Recorder” could only record from a webcam and microphone; the newer “Express Capture”
can also record your screen. The desktop-based “Personal Capture” and “Desktop Recorder”
have been simplified to just “Kaltura Capture” and can record your webcam, screen,
and microphone. This will give a shared experience for all Kaltura users at UA and
allow us to provide better support for the platform.
We are here to help
For technical issues, please reach out to the UAF NookTech Help Desk at 907-450-8300, 800-478-8226, or helpdesk@alaska.edu.