In version 5.5, several features have been introduced to improve the user experience and expand administrative control of the system. This version includes a new Video Chop feature and a new WordPress Plugin, our Lecture and Screen Capture options have been expanded, and we now support Google Authentication. Plus, we now have a new uploader in the Ensemble Video Web application, and we have addressed the 3rd Party Cookie issue in the Learning Management System (LMS) integrations. Finally, several other enhancements, improvements, and fixes have been added.
- Video Chop Tool
- Live Streaming in Ensemble Video Mobile App
- WordPress Plugin
- Bulk Upload an Ensemble Studio Schedule
- Ensemble Anthem Updates
- New Uploader
- Google Authentication
- LTI 3rd Party Cookies
Video Chop Tool
Using the new Chop feature and along with the Trim feature, Ensemble Video users can easily edit out un-needed or un-wanted portions of a video. A chop is when you remove a section of a video. A user can cut the media in two places and "chop out" the middle section and join the other segments of the video back together. In addition to removing un-wanted portions of a video, if a user has a long video, they might want to chop (or trim) it into smaller video clips. Learn how to Chop a Video.
Live Streaming in iOS Mobile App
Use the Ensemble Video Mobile App to broadcast live events on the go from any location to any screen. Additionally, the Ensemble Video Mobile App allows you to record live audio and video content in real time to Ensemble Video. Learn more about Live Streaming in the Ensemble Video iOS Mobile App.
WordPress Plugin
The Ensemble Video WordPress Plugin makes adding videos, playlists and Ensemble Video Dropboxes and quizzes easy for anyone that wants to use Ensemble Video in WordPress.
Learn more about the Using the WordPress Plugin.
Bulk Upload an Ensemble Studio Schedule
The Ensemble Video Bulk Scheduling tool provides an interface for users to schedule multiple remote recordings using a CSV file containing recording information for registered Ensemble Studio devices. Learn how to Bulk Upload an Ensemble Studio Schedule.
Ensemble Anthem Updates
Both Ensemble Anthem and Ensemble Anthem Pro have been improved to better support accessibility, and usability. Learn more about Ensemble Anthem.
Anthem Updates:
- Keyboard shortcuts for accessibility
- Skip media preview and upload in background setting
- A mute option added on the recording window that allows muting during recording
- We have added a red border on the screen that is selected from the screen options view. It will be shown until the actual recording starts
- Screen capture options page - We now show primary and secondary information about the monitors with Primary/Secondary in the next line to the display name.
- New webcam recording settings -- the default is 1500 Kbps which is fine for most recordings, but you can choose 500 Kbps (lower quality) or 2500 Kbs (higher quality) if needed.
Anthem Pro Updates:
Both Ensemble Anthem and Ensemble Anthem Pro have been improved to better support accessibility, and usability. Learn more about Ensemble Anthem Pro.
- Keyboard shortcuts for accessibility
- New webcam recording settings -- the default is 1500 Kbps which is fine for most recordings, but you can choose 500 Kbps (lower quality) or 2500 Kbs (higher quality) if needed.
- A command line argument is also added for the camera quality option.
New Uploader
Ensemble Video 5.5 includes a new uploader. When using the new uploader, the uploads begin instantly! Also, users can still choose between Drag-and-drop or Browse mode and monitor their uploads using the intuitive progress bar.
Google Authentication
If your institution uses Google Authentication for single sign-on, you can enable it as an Identity Provider (IDP) for your Ensemble Video Institution. Learn more about configuring Google Authentication.
LTI 3rd Party Cookies
Ensemble Video will display a message when third party cookies are blocked if a user attempts to access the Ensemble Video LMS integration (through an embedded view). Once you click the link, a window/tab will open and you will be able to use Ensemble Video’s LMS integration.The LMS integration makes uploading, recording, and adding videos, quizzes or dropboxes easy for educators who want to use video as part of their LMS course. Learn more about blocking of third-part cookies in LMS integrations.
If you are using Ensemble Video’s LTI link you will see the following message:
