MnSCU Mediaspace Help

Created Feb. 7, 2024 by Todd Digby


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About MnSCU Mediaspace

Login @ http://mediaspace.mnscu.edu

MediaSpace is a cloud based web service developed by Kaltura which facilitates the conversion and distribution of various audio and video media formats. Faculty, staff and students may upload media content to the MediaSpace server which automatically converts and optimizes your media for hassle-free distribution on the web. Once on uploaded, MediaSpace will provide links and embed code that you can use to share your media with others. 


Getting Started


How do I login?



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Loading videos or other media into MediaSpace

Step-by-step video overview

  • From the top menu bar, click the ‘Add New’ button and then select the ‘Media Upload’ option in the pull-down menu.
  • Click the ‘+ Choose a file to upload’ button and then select your chosen video from your computer.  

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Wait patiently while the file uploads to MediaSpace–this may take a few minute for large files.

  • Once the file finishes uploading (or during the upload process) begin adding the details and tags to the file. The details include:
    • Name: this is the only required field. It will be prominently displayed above the media.
    • Description: this is displayed below your media and allows you to write additional supplementary information.
    • Tags: these are used when searching for your media within MediaSpace.  Separate different tags by using a comma.
    • Then choose the Privacy setting of your video. 
      • Private - Media page will be visible to the content owner only.  If you are embedding the video into Desire2Learn  you can leave this setting as private.
      • Unlisted - Media page will be visible to anyone with a link to the page.   Select this option if you want to share your video using a direct link to the video that you might share via email.
      • Published - Media page will be visible to individuals if the video is published in Channels where they have viewing rights.  
  • IMPORTANT:   When you are finished editing the details, click the ‘Save’ button at the bottom to save any changes you have made.
  • Once your video has been loaded you can click on the “Go to Media” link to share the video or make other changes.
  • Please note that at this point you may not be able to view your media and you may see the message: ‘This media is still being converted.’ This is completely normal. Your media will continue to process even if you navigate away from MediaSpace.

Webcam Recording

  • From the ‘My Media’ tab, click the ‘Webcam Recording’ link in the left column of MediaSpace to open the media webcam dialog.
  • If an ‘Adobe Flash Player Settings’ dialog box appears, you can select ‘Allow’ to grant access to your computers webcam and microphone.
  • Once you are ready you can click anywhere in the webcam box to start your recording.  To stop the video click in the webcam area again.
  • You can then preview your webcam recording and if you are satisfied, click on the ‘Save’ button to finish.
  • Once you have saved your recording from your webcam recording, you can begin adding the details to the file. The details include:
    • Title: this is the only required field. It will be prominently displayed above the media.
    • Created by: the display name of the author of the media that will appear in MediaSpace. You might want to change this to your name.
    • Description: this is displayed below your media and allows you to write additional supplementary information.
    • Tags: these are used when searching for your media within MediaSpace.


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