Using the Search

1. Click in the 'Search my media' box and type your search query:
   
2. Wait 2 seconds after you finish typing for the search to begin automatically.

You will notice a blue loading bar appear as the search is performed, then your results will appear in the list below. You can click the 'Blue X icon' to clear the search and return to showing all media in your library.

Using Filters

Filters will allow you to find videos of a certain media type, publishing status or ownership, such as showing only videos or only images, published or draft items, depending on which filters you choose.

1. Click the 'Filters' button, which will collapse a Filters Panel in which you can choose your filters:
   
   (You can also use the 'More Filters' button to scroll between types of filters, such as duration or last updated.)
2. Click the checkboxes for the filters you wish to apply. You will see a loading bar while the filter is applied, and the My Media list will update with any media that matches your filters.

To reset the filters and show all your media again, click the 'Clear All' link at the bottom right of the filters panel.

To hide the Filters Panel, click the 'Filters' button again.

Kaltura will stream your videos in its own playable format, at a quality that matches the user's internet speed. In some cases, this may degrade the quality of the video slightly to keep it streaming.

While Kaltura will keep the original uploaded file, you should keep copies of your raw video material on your computer, on portable media (such as USB sticks), or saved in cloud-based storage. Preferably, if your material is important to you, you should store it in all three.

Local computer storage

Keep a copy of your video files organised in folders on your local drive (My Documents folder, for example). Or you can save directly to the ACU H: drive in your personal storage, if you wish to access from other places in the ACU network.

Removable media

USB sticks may be a good portable option, and can also be used simply as a backup stored in a desk drawer. If you have a CD or DVD burner, you may wish to write your original video files to disc as well.

Cloud storage

Online file storage (or "cloud" storage) can come in many forms that you have probably encountered, such as Cloudstor, Apple iCloud, Microsoft OneDrive, Google Drive, or Dropbox. Most of these services have a free space option that you can use. However, if you wish to save many large video files, you may want to invest in a paid upgrade for more storage and better data recovery.