Opencast is an open-source video recording and distribution system specifically designed for academic institutions and organizations that want to capture, process, and distribute educational video content. It provides tools and services for recording conferences, presentations, classes, and other events in video format and then processing and distributing the resulting content in various formats. Opencast offers features such as automatic video and audio capture, metadata management, content indexing, basic video editing, and integration with learning management systems (LMS) and media repositories. It allows educational institutions to create online video content libraries and facilitate access through digital platforms. It has been deployed in more than one hundred Higher education institutions and has a vibrant ecosystem of tools. Recently the community has developed a new video portal (Tobira) an updated player focusing in accessibility (Paella Player), a new personal recorder, and an updated video editor. Being an open-source platform, Opencast also enables collaboration and customization according to the needs of each institution. It also has an active community of developers and users who contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of the system. In my talk I will present the new & updated capabilities of the system, and I will argue about how important is to have an Open Source video platform specially targeted for lectures.
Speakers: Carlos Turró-Ribalta