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 or publishing status, such as showing only videos or only images, published items or only drafts, depending on which filter you choose.

1. Click the 'Filters' button, which will open a pop-up window in which you can choose your filters:

2. Click the filter you wish to apply. The pop-up window will close, and you will see a loading bar while the filter is applied. When completed, the list of media matching that filter will appear.

To reset the filters and show all your media again, click the Refresh button at the top right of the screen:

Bulk actions allow you to publish or delete several videos at once.

Select multiple / all videos

1. Select the videos you wish to perform an action on by checking the left-hand checkbox for each video:

To select all videos in your library at once, click the top checkbox above the list and all boxes will be ticked.

2. Click the 'Actions' button to access the bulk actions available to the selected media.

Bulk delete media

1. Choose 'Delete' from the 'Actions' menu and confirm. Your media will be removed from your library.

Bulk publish media

1. Choose 'Publish' from the 'Actions' menu. This will load the Publish interface that is similar to the normal Publish option available when publishing a single piece of media to units.
2. Ensure the 'Published' option is selected at the top, then check the boxes for each unit you wish to make this media available to:

3. Scroll down and click the 'Save' button at the bottom of the screen. You will receive a confirmation message at the top of the screen if successful.

Media you publish to units will then appear in each unit's Media Gallery (within the Navigation menu for the unit):

Kaltura will attempt to convert whatever format video you upload into its own playable format. In some cases, this may degrade the quality of the video slightly.

Kaltura will not keep the original high-quality video for you to re-edit later. It is important that you 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 C: 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.