Alamo Colleges District

Create Video Folders

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Creating a video folder in Panopto allows you to keep all your videos for different subjects or courses organized.

Q: What's the difference between folders and playlists?

A: Folders keep all of your videos in one area, while playlists allow you to keep videos together and allow viewers to watch them in a series.

Folders are for the creator to manage and organize the different types of videos made, while playlists are a series of videos covering a specific topic, lecture, or chapter.

For example, you may have a number of playlists inside one folder.

Learn more about creating video playlists.

We recommend creating a folder for every one of your courses.

Notes about folders & using My Folder in Panopto

  • Panopto folders will be created under a parent folder.
  • If you have access to Panopto check for the "My Folder" tab. This will be your parent folder.
  • You may create several folders under the parent folder.
  • If you do not have access to the "My Folder" tab, contact your administrator or local IT help desk.

There are two ways to create folders in Panopto, while both methods are relatively the same, they may require you to access a different source. You can create folders in the Panopto-Canvas integration, or on the Alamo Colleges Panopto host site.

In this guide, we will walk you through creating folders in Canvas and in the Alamo Colleges hosted site.

Create a folder in Panopto-Canvas

1. Launch Canvas through ACES.

launch canvas from aces

2. Select Panopto Course Videos in Canvas tabs.

To ensure your folders get created in the correct parent folder, select the drop-down arrow to choose a parent folder.

3. Select My Folder.

select my folder

4. Now that you have selected the correct parent folder, simply type in the +Add Folder textbox the name of a folder you would like to create.

add a folder in panopto

5. Your folders will appear in the My Folder tab.

see all folders listed under parent folder

6. Select a folder to see your playlists or create new ones. You can create several playlists inside a folder.

Learn how to create playlists in Panopto.

create a video playlist in your folder

Success! Now you know how to use the parent folder and create subfolders in Panopto.

Create a folder in Panopto hosted website

1. Go to alamo.hosted.panopto.com.

You will be directed to sign into ACES.

panopto aces sso

2. Once you've logged in, Panopto's website will open.

Select My Folder > +Add Folder.

add folders under the parent folder

3. Select a folder to see your playlists or create new ones. You can create several playlists inside a folder.

Learn how to create playlists in Panopto.

create a video playlist in your folder

Success! Now you know how to use the parent folder and create subfolders in Panopto.

Move Folders in Panopto

Did you create a folder under the wrong parent folder? No worries! You can easily move it to its correct home. View the guide in how to move folders in Canvas and the Panopto hosted site.

Additional Support

To learn more about all of Panopto's features, visit Panopto's support site.

Feel free to leave a comment if you have additional questions about using Panopto.

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