Category: Enterprise Video Platform

• May 27, 2022

  YuJa Himalayas for Data Archiving and Compliance and YuJa Enterprise Video Platform – Update RC20220527 Released to US, CAN, and EU Zones

  Canada Zone Enterprise Video Platform European Union Zone United States Zone

  We have successfully pushed an update to all instances residing in the United States, Canada, and the European Union. This Himalayas release focuses on real-time Job progress updates, refining workflows for individual users using third-party video conferencing connectors, improving query times, and dozens of smaller improvements to the archiving experience.

  1. Job Management Dashboard Now has Dynamic Progress Updates
     The Job Management Dashboard now tracks progress in real-time which provides Admins an accurate view of when a Job will be completed.
     
  2. Refreshed UI for Third Party Connectors in My Account Tab
     To provide users with a better experience in managing their third-party integrations – including Zoom, WebEx, Blackboard Collaborate, and Microsoft Teams – the updated user interface implements a tab structure to organize the different connectors.
     
  3. Enhanced the Robustness of Restoring Content from Himalayas
     With the enhancements made to our backend infrastructure, Himalayas Jobs to restore content – that is, bringing it out from Archive Storage – are now more efficient and robust. While not a common occurrence, anytime an Archive Job fails to be restored, Admins will have the ability to to remove failed Jobs.
     
  4. Improved Query Performance in Data Management
     We have improved the query performance in the Data Management tool. Admins will experience a quicker turnaround time after running a policy to identify content.
• May 14, 2022

  Enterprise Video Platform – Update RC20220518 Released to US Zone

  Enterprise Video Platform United States Zone

  We have successfully pushed an update to all instances residing in the United States. For a summary of the release, please refer to the corresponding tag for the most recent Canadian and EU zones release.

• May 5, 2022

  Enterprise Video Platform – Update 20220506 to CAN and EU Zones

  Canada Zone Enterprise Video Platform European Union Zone

  We have successfully pushed our monthly update to all instances residing in Canada and European Union. This release includes a myriad of 150+ new features and smaller improvements including an enhanced Visual Search experience, new Video and Image Cognition analysis, ASR-based language translation, new 360 image capabilities, more digital asset management tools, and much more! This will be released to the United States zones next Friday.
  
  Additionally, we are actively working on an enhanced Deployment and Versioning Architecture (code-named Quicksilver) to provide rolling updates, zero scheduled down-time (even during monthly updates!), and selective updates that can span successive versions. While we are proud that our customers were not adversely impacted by any unscheduled down-time during the COVID-19 pandemic, our Architecture Team continues to push the envelope for our partner institutions.

  1. New Interactive Transcript that Allows Viewers to Follow Along
     The Media Player has been updated to offer an additional video playback experience. Viewers are able to view the transcript and follow along closely as the transcript highlights the section while the video progresses.
     
     Viewers can also interact with the transcript in real-time by selecting a point within the transcript to jump to that part in the video. Additional accessibility options to zoom-in to the text transcript and download the content are also integrated into the Interactive Transcript experience. To learn more about this feature, please click here.
     
  2. New Image Cognition Analysis and Tagging for Uploaded Images
     To make image content more easily searchable, a new Image Cognition Analysis tool will automatically perform image analysis of uploaded images and add Metadata tags.
     
     The process allows images to be analyzed and appropriate tags to be added, allowing Content Owners to easily search through content, while optimizing time spent on manually adding Metadata tags. To enable this feature, please reach out to your Customer Success Manager.
     
  3. New Video Cognition Analysis Tool Can Generate Searchable Tags Describing the Visual Content
     Video Cognition integrated with advanced Machine Learning (ML) models now complements our existing audio-based metadata generation capabilities. Content Owners can choose to have their videos analyzed by an advanced machine learning (ML) model to automatically add Metadata tags.
     
     Video cognition streamlines the workflow for Content Creators to easily search for content. To learn more about this feature. click here. Please reach out to your Customer Success Manager to enable this feature.
     
  4. Ability to Translate Caption Files into 25+ Languages Using Machine-Based Translation Engines
     Complementing our existing capability to request auto-captions in a variety of languages, Content Creators now have the ability to request that the generated caption files be translated into dozens of languages, including French, German, Spanish, and more.
     
     This update grants Content Creators with a greater ability to expand their reach to a more global audience of learners without any additional costs. To learn more about this feature, please click here.
     
  5. Upgraded Media Player Support for 360 Image Content
     Complementing our existing 360 VR video support, we have now added support for 360 image content. To support the ever changing image capabilities, the Media Player has been enhanced to support viewing of 360 VR images. Content Creators will be able to upload equirectangular-panoramic images and receive a 360 viewing experience. To learn more about this feature, please click here.
     
  6. Ability to Customize EnterpriseTube Navigation Experience
     To give Administrators a greater ability to curate the user viewing experience, Administrators now have the ability to enable/disable, rename and reorder the EnterpriseTube Navigation bar. To learn more about this feature, please click here.
     
  7. Enhanced Visual Search Bar Now Expands and Suggests Past Searches To enhance user experience when searching for content within the Video Platform, UI improvements have been implemented that expands the search bar to include the full view of the search criteria. Additionally, search suggestions will be made based on previous searches.
     
     
  8. New Digital Asset Management Capability for Non-Video Assets
     To align with the analytics measured for video content, Content Owners now have access to metrics including the number of views, downloads, size, creation date, last viewed date, etc. of non-video content (such as images and documents).
     
  9. Ability to Add Fill-In-The-Blank Question Types via the Video Quiz Editor
     To offer Instructors more tools to assess student engagement and understanding, a Fill-In-The-Blank question type is now available in the Video Quiz Editor. Instructors can write a statement and add options for Students to choose from. To learn more about this feature, please click here.
     
  10. Ability for Administrators to Receive and Approve Human Caption Requests
      Based on popular request, we have implemented the ability for Content Creators to submit a Human Captioning Request to be sent to Administrators for approval. This allows Administrators to have better visibility and management of Human Captioning usage. To learn more about this feature, please click here.
      
  11. Ability to Obtain the Direct Link and Embed Code of a Video Immediately After Uploading
      We have improved the transcoding pipeline to provide Content Owners with the Direct Link and Embed Code of a video, prior to a video completing the initial (transmux) processing stage. Content Owners will have a near-immediate ability to embed content via the LMS Media Chooser, and by Direct Link and Embed Code. To learn more about this feature, please click here.
  12. Ability to Duplicate a Video Using a Copy for Independent Use
      Content Creators can now easily duplicate any video uploaded to the Video Platform. Utilizing a Deep Copy, Content Creators will experience a refined workflow that allows them to duplicate videos and the associated metadata, including Title and video captions. To learn more about this feature, please click here.
      
• March 26, 2022

  Enterprise Video Platform – Update RC20220318 Released to US Zone

  Enterprise Video Platform United States Zone

  We have successfully pushed an update to all instances residing in the United States. For a summary of the release, please refer to the corresponding tag for the most recent Canadian and EU zones release.

• March 26, 2022

  Enterprise Video Platform – Minor Update RC20220318 to CAN and EU Zones

  Canada Zone Enterprise Video Platform European Union Zone

  We have successfully pushed a minor set of updates to all instances residing in Canada and the EU to resolve some issues identified during production operation.

• March 18, 2022

  Enterprise Video Platform – Update RC20220318 to CAN and EU Zones

  Canada Zone Enterprise Video Platform European Union Zone

  We have successfully pushed an update to all instances residing in Canada and European Union. This release focuses on brand new features including a more powerful EnterpriseTube, improved engagement tools, improve accessibility standards, refreshed layouts, and much more!

  1. Multi-EnterpriseTube to Support Departments and Sub-Organizations (Beta)
     The EnterpriseTube can now be segmented based on the organizational structure of the institution. To better support the organizational structures that exist in large institutions, we designed an EnterpriseTube which allows users to create segments based on the organizational structure of the institution. Now, organizations can have Sub-EnterpriseTubes for their School of Medicine, Law School, and various departments. Reach out to your dedicated Customer Success Manager to enable this feature.
  2. Ability to Reply Directly to an In-Video Comment with Nested Commenting Capabilities
     We have enhanced the in-video commenting feature to support the ability to directly reply to comments. This facilitates more direct collaboration between users and instructors. For more information on this feature, please click here.
  3. Improved End-to-End Course Copy for Media Channels, Video Quizzes, and Embedded Videos
     We have added new options and streamlined the end-to-end course copy workflow that seamlessly transfers content items such as Media Channels, Video Quizzes, and Embedded Videos. This feature is available for all major LMS products including Moodle, Canvas, Brightspace D2L, Blackboard Classic, and Blackboard SaaS. To learn more about how to enable this feature, please click here.
  4. Recurring Live Streams Now Offer a Single, “Full Series” Live Stream Link
     To better support organizations that regularly use live streams for recurring events, Admins can use a single live stream Master Link which will automatically forward users to a current or upcoming webinar live stream.
  5. Video Editor Now Offer the Ability to Add and Delete Indices in Addition to the Pre-Defined Index Entries
     This update will allow Content Creators to build on pre-defined index intervals by adding new indices to their videos with alternative timepoints. For more information on this feature, please click here.
  6. Media Chooser Now Shows Dynamic Updates of Recording, Uploading, and Processing Statuses
     We have made enhancements to the Media Chooser by offering a dynamic update to video thumbnails to now display recording, processing, and uploading status. Further, a video can be inserted that is still in a processing state.
  7.  Ability to Play Some Uploaded Video Types Immediately in the Media Library
     We have added an extra stage to the transcoding pipeline which allows MP4 videos (and a few other types) to be played back immediately after upload. This will provide users with the option to playback their videos almost instantaneously in the original bitrate and format, while the other stages of the transcoding pipeline are processed in the transmuted original bitrate form.
  8. Media Player Now Has Option for a “Go Forward” Button
     To complement our Go Back option, the Media Player can be customized to include a Go Forward option. To learn more about how to create a Media Player “skin” with this feature, please click here
  9. Machine-Generated ASR is Now Clarified in the Media Player Sidebar
     This update will help users clearly distinguish if captions were generated through ASR or human captioning. Users can locate this attribute under captions by selecting the Gear icon on the Media Player.
  10. Ability to Save Media Library Sort
      In an effort to provide users more control of their Media Library and Media Channel. We have enhanced the usability of the Sort option so that sort preferences will now save between logins.
  11. Accessibility Improvements Related to Meaningful Sequence Requirements of WCAG 2.1
      To continue our efforts to meet and exceed WCAG 2.1 requirements, we have improved the tab order sequencing within the collapsible sidebar and also added an icon that clarifies the opening and closing of the sidebar.
  12.  Ability to Provision Channels Based on SAML and ADFS Group Attributes
      Organizations can now opt to provision channels based on the group attributes within their Single Sign-On infrastructure.
  13. Enhancement to Search Capabilities on the YuJa Media Chooser
      We have implemented structures for the Media Choosers to enhance the search capabilities. Users will now experience improvements to the accuracy of search results when looking for specific content pieces. Instructions explaining the various search functions that are provided by the updated search system can be found by clicking the arrow icon located in the Search Bar.
      
• February 16, 2022

  Software Capture for PC – Update v11.0.0.0 Released to US, CAN, and EU Zones

  Canada Zone Enterprise Video Platform European Union Zone Uncategorized

  We have successfully pushed an update to all instances residing in the US, Canada and the European Union. This release was focused on introducing a new, high-performance Capture Engine, providing users the ability to switch sources mid-recording, additional sign-on capabilities, additional language services, refreshed UI layout to meet accessibility standards, optimized use of space, and much more!

  The application will be rolled out iteratively through the quarter to Zones. If you would like to request your Zone be enabled proactively, please reach out to your Customer Success Manager.

  1. Dynamic Source Switching During an Active Recording Session
     This update will allow users to switch their audio, screen and video source during an active recording session. This would allow a Content Creator to turn on a microphone during a demonstration, and then stop it and return back to a video-and-screen presentation. While this feature is currently available for Software Capture recordings, for future releases, we intend to make this update available for live streams and exam proctoring sessions.
     
  2. Brand New Engine Optimized Around the Latest Graphics Chipsets and GPU Hardware Accelerators including Intel QuickSync and NVIDIA NENC
     We’ve been hard at work re-building the capture engine from the ground up. The new recording engine is able to take advantage of on-board and off-board graphic cards, as well as newer CPU instruction sets. The result is lower CPU utilization during recording and an even higher-quality recording afterwards. This includes improved performance with Intel QuickSync and NVIDIA NVENC. For the follow-on release, we will be rolling out similar optimizations in the live stream experience.
  3. Refreshed User Interface for 3+ Source Views on Confidence Monitor
     The Confidence Monitor now optimizes the video preview window size for the number of sources. In the event that 3+ sources are being recorded, the UI will shrink-and-stack sources so they are all within view. This saves users from having to constantly scroll back-and-forth, and, allows for Content Creators to view all three sources simultaneously.
     
  4. Improved International Support for French and Spanish
     To make Software Capture accessible to users of all linguistic backgrounds, we have now updated the UI to be fully internationalized for our French and Spanish speaking users. In future releases, we intend to provide our Software Capture in Portuguese.
  5. Estimated Upload Time Available and Upload Session Integrated with Upload Window
     Users now can see their Internet connection speed and the estimated upload time of their recordings within the Upload Status window.
     
  6. Improved UI Color Scheme to Support Accessibility Needs
     Standing firm on our promise to make learning accessible to students from a variety of accessible needs, we have improved the color contrast and palette of the Software Capture to support users with visual difficulties. This allows users to navigate, interact, and record with ease.
     
  7. Automatic Exclusion of the Recording Toolbar on Updated Windows 10 or Greater
     To support genuine full-screen recordings and to prevent any visual obstacles over significant content, the Recording Toolbar will now be automatically excluded from the resultant recording and live-stream experience.
     
  8. Click-and-Drag Recording Toolbar
     In an effort to provide users more control over their preferred recording session layout, we’ve made the Recording Toolbar movable.
     
  9. Software Capture now Offers Additional Single-Sign On Ability
     Users will be able to log-into two different accounts simultaneously with the provision of an additional single sign-on.
     
  10. Ability to Select from Multiple Internal Audio Options
      This update now allows users to select from an extended list of internal audio options and be able to switch internal audio sources mid-recording.
  11. Silent Installation Configuration File Supports the Ability to Specific Peripherals, Screen Configurations, and Settings
      Institutions using auto-deploy products such as Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (now called Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager) can now specify how the remotely deployed Software Capture’s peripherals should be configured. This includes default video and audio sources, default screen recording settings, and whether the annotation toolbar should be on or off by default.
      
  12. Optimization Upgrades
      To provide users an enhanced Software Capture experience, we have addressed and resolved minor bugs and issues.
• February 5, 2022

  Enterprise Video Platform – Update 20220128 Released to US Zone

  Enterprise Video Platform United States Zone

  We have successfully pushed an update to all instances residing in the United States. For a summary of the release, please refer to the corresponding tag for the most recent Canadian and EU zones release.

• January 28, 2022

  Enterprise Video Platform – Update 20220128 Released to CAN and EU Zones

  Canada Zone Enterprise Video Platform European Union Zone

  We have successfully pushed an update to all instances residing in Canada and the European Union. This update includes about 200+ features and smaller improvements including improved Media Chooser recording options, new video editing insertion capabilities, refreshed layouts, faster loading of course and roster data, enhanced metadata searching capabilities, and much more! This will be released to the United States zone next Friday.

  1. LMS Media Chooser Integration with Browser Capture Studio
     Users are now able to launch the Browser Capture Studio via the Media Chooser (LMS Extension). Simply by clicking Start, users can easily create presentation recordings, and then select them within the Choose Media tab afterwards. This enables Content Creators to quickly record course content and student assignments.

  

  2. New Video Editor Insertion Options for Inserting Single-Stream Videos into Multi-Stream Videos
     The Video Editor now provides more seamless tools for Content Creators to insert (and override) single-stream videos seamlessly into multi-stream videos. Moreover, we have also expanded the Video Editor’s capabilities to include inserting lengthy videos into shorter videos.

  

  3. Improved EnterpriseTube with New ‘More Videos’ Carousel 
     As part of a multi-release plan to add more powerful capabilities to the EnterpriseTube, this release we start some UI improvements. The EnterpriseTube now has an additional More Videos carousel, which provides additional room to publicly showcase content.

  

  4. Refreshed Courses & Groups UI Layout with Improved Filtering, Faster Data Loading and Responsive Design
     Courses and Groups was completely overhauled from the ground-up to be more capable of handling tens-of-thousands of courses and roster entries. Users will now experience a faster, efficient, and more functional flow that is based on user feedback.

  

  5. Ability to Search for Video PID within Media Library Using Information Encoded in Direct Link or Embed Code
     Users are now able to use the Media Search Bar to search for a video using the information encoded in a Direct Link or an Embed Code. This was a heavily requested feature by our Administrators to identify where a video, known only by Direct Link or Embed Code, resided within the Video Platform. Instructions on how to search a video through Direct Link or Embed Code can be found by clicking the arrow icon located in the Search Bar.

  

  6. Detection of Errors in Manually Edited SRT Caption Files
     This new capability is able to detect and provide more detailed remediation information when users manually upload a SRT caption file that contains formatting issues. This aids Content Creators in easily correcting the errors, and saves all users from future inconveniences.

  

  7. Ability to Search by Metadata Fields Defined in a Custom Metadata Schema
     The Metadata Fields defined within a Metadata Schema are now searchable with a new search operator called “metadata:” For Organizations using a Custom Metadata Schema, users will now be able to generate more accurate search results.
     
     
     • Metadata Field Search in the Media Library
       

     
     

     • Metadata Field Search in the Media Chooser
       
  8. New APIs Available for Deeper Device Status Information and Functionality Customization
     As third-party Developers seek to do more with their external tools and integrations, we continue to add new capabilities within our REST APIs.
     
     • Ability to Query Device Status Through Supported REST API
       This API allows Application Developers to create an external page or application that summarizes their Organization’s Device statuses and provides a preview of a Device’s audio and video activity. We understand that some Organizations prefer to operate within a custom-built monitoring system, so now they have the capabilities to build this out fully. Please refer to this guide to learn more.

     
     

     • Ability to Specify Scheduled Recording Storage Location
       This feature allows Application Developers to determine where a scheduled recording will be stored upon completion (as opposed to storing completed recordings in a general Default Collection).
  9. Ability to Customize YouTube Ingest Compliance Notification to Meet Local Compliance Laws
     Administrators can now customize the prompt that will appear when users import a video from YouTube. In addition to a custom message, Administrators are able to provide a link to their country’s relevant legal rulings and institution policies for users to refer to. To learn more about this feature, please click here.

  

  10. Improved Visualization of Word Cloud and Confidence Score Highlights when Using the Model A – Auto-Captioning Engine
      We have made significant visual improvements to the Word Cloud feature for the Model A – Auto-Captioning Engine. Additionally, we have made significant improvements to the Confidence Scores shown in the Video Editor for Model A.

  

  11. More Expansive Spanish and Portuguese Translations Now Available
      To better support users from diverse linguistic backgrounds, we are providing more comprehensive Spanish and Portuguese translation support within our Enterprise Video Platform. To learn how to enable your preferred language, please click here. For future releases, we are currently working on expanding our services to provide Finnish and Dutch translations.

  

  12. Refreshed Hub Profile and Workflow
      The Hub Profile creation workflow has been refined to allow users to more efficiently create Hub Profiles. To learn more about this feature, please click here.

  

  13. Ability to Search by Full Name in Roster
      To allow for a faster and more refined search process, Administrators will now be able to search for users using their full names.

  

  14. Notification when User Role Has Been Changed
      To allow for easier tracking of purposeful and inadvertent role changes, Administrators can now receive a notification in the Audit Log when a user’s role has been changed within the Video Platform.

  

  15. Refined UI Flow for Downloading a Transcript from Media Player Sidebar
      The workflow for downloading a Transcript from the Media Player Sidebar has been improved (from a slightly confusing previous UI). Moreover, the Transcript will now be included when students decide to Bulk Download all associated Resources. To learn more about this feature, please click here

  

  16. Ability to Disable Ability to Take Video Quiz via “Bell Icon” in Video Platform
      Administrators can now disable Video Quiz Notifications which, in turn, prevents students from accessing video quizzes from the Bell icon. The most common reason to do so is to ensure that all quiz attempts flow to the LMS Gradebook (via an authenticated LMS LTI Launch event) instead of only the Video Platform’s Gradebook.

  

• November 27, 2021

  Enterprise Video Platform – Update 20211126 Released to US, CAN, and EU Zones

  Canada Zone Enterprise Video Platform European Union Zone

  We have successfully pushed an update to all instances residing in the United States, Canada and the European Union. This update provides new quiz capabilities, new enterprise connectors to third-party hardware, as well as 150+ smaller bug fixes and updates.

  1. Video Quizzes Now Offer the Ability to Assign LMS Gradebook Credit Based on Percentage Watched
     In addition to assigning credit based on Percentage Watched Threshold, users now have the ability to give credit to students based on the percentage of the video they watched. For example, if a student has watched 50% of the assigned video, they will receive a credit of 0.5 points. This Playback Quiz can also be enabled via the Video Quiz Editor. Click here to learn more about how to create a Playback Quiz.
     
  2. Ability for Users to take Video Quiz in External View
     In addition to standard view, students will now have the option to take their Video Quizzes in External View.  This allows students to fully utilize the space on their device to create an optimal viewing experience.
     
  3. Refreshed Admin Panel Platform Tab with Unified Preferences, Settings, Metadata, API and System Alerts Sub-tabs
     This update reduces the numbers of tabs in the Admin Panel and simplifies the organization, layout and usability of many of the configurations. Click here  to learn more about the Admin Panel’s Platform tab.
     
  4. Refreshed Roster Tab with New Summary Cards and Filtering Options 
     Administrators now have the ability to filter and identify users that match specific criteria. This update will now allow users to generate quick search results as opposed to manually searching for their desired results. Click here to learn more about the Admin Panel’s Roster Tab.
     
  5. Ability to Redo Actions in the Video Editor 
     Users will now be able to perform a redo of their last action in the Video Editor. This allows users to easily retrieve their edit as opposed to recreating it. Click here to learn more about using Redo in the Video Editor.
     
  6. The Media Chooser Now Offers Expanded Display of Filter Options
     This update entails displaying filter options in a horizontal window for easier navigation and selection. This feature aims to help power users, with a large quantity of diverse media, retrieve their desired content. Users can customize the filters to be as specific or general as they please, ranging from file types, including YouTube and Vimeo, to specific publication status, and location where stored.
     
     
  7. Ability to Generate Indexes Based on OCR
     Users will now be able to generate indexes based on OCR via the Accessibility tab in the Media Details panel. This will replace the previous feature which generated indexes based on the closed caption file, and based on our research creates better and more structured indexes. Better indexes allow students to easily navigate between topics within lengthy videos. Click here to learn more about how to generate indexes.
     
  8. Media Player Now Shows Video Next to Sidebar in Small Viewports (Instead of Overlay)
     To optimize the viewing experience of the Media Player for smaller windows, this update supports side-by-side viewing of the Media Player and Sidebar for users who have smaller device screens or prefer to view content in smaller windows.
     
  9. New Epiphan Enterprise Connector for Integration with Epiphan Capture Hardware
     With Epiphan Video’s Pearl integration with YuJa’s Video Platform, users will experience easy data management through automatic recordings and live-streaming of their scheduled and impromptu events. Upon completion, users’ recordings will be automatically uploaded into their YuJa media library. Click here to learn more about the Epiphan Enterprise Connector.
     
  10. New Matrox Enterprise Connector for Integration with Matrox Monarch LCS Capture Hardware 
      The Matrox hardware integration with YuJa’s Video Platform enables users to define their profiles and record video content using Matrox LCS devices. Built as a partnership with Matrox’s Product Management Team, this integration provides Matrox customers with the ability to use their Matrox hardware for classroom lecture capture use cases. Click here to learn more about the Matrox Monarch LCS Enterprise Connector.
      
  11. Ability to Disable YuJa Credential Login for Non-Admin Users
      For institutions that connect YuJa directly to an LMS and/or SSO, Administrators can now disable the YuJa Credentials direct login capability. Click here to learn more about choosing a default login method.
      
  12. Improved Live Stream Fault Tolerance with Repeated Pause/Resume Events and Improved Streaming of High Bitrate Content
      This update includes resolving minor bugs and issues to provide an enhanced livestream experience.