Lecture Capture Portfolio Update – PC Capture, Apple Capture, and Hardware Hub Updates – November 2024

We have successfully pushed an update for Software Capture for PC and Mac to all Enterprise Video Platform instances residing in Canada, the European Union, Australia, the Middle East, and Asia. The United States will be updated later this week.

For the YuJa Software Capture for PC, this update includes improved screen reader compatibility with enhanced navigational focus, an audible countdown before recordings start, and integrated support for Kuando Busylight.

1. Improved Screen Reader Compatibility with Enhanced Navigational Focus
   We’ve improved Software Capture’s screen reader compatibility with detailed button labels and enhanced keyboard navigation, including better focus indicators.
   
2. Improved Accessibility with Audible Countdown Before Recordings Start
   We’ve added an option for playing the audible countdown before a recording starts to allow better recording control for users with visual impairments. Additionally, they can customize the countdown volume during setup by simply going to Application Settings > Configuration > Recording Options.
   
3. Integrated Support for Kuando Busylight
   Administrators can connect their Kuando Busylight to their PC device and configure preferred color options on the Device page to indicate whether a recording is active, paused, not recording, or if an error has occurred.
   

For the YuJa Software Capture for Apple, this update includes the option to remotely update Software Capture though Video Platform, remotely stop recording from the Video Platform, and set the default resolution for video captures, as well as the new toast notification to indicate issues during recordings, and a streamlined installation process with built-in internal audio script.

1. Fleet Management Capabilities – Remotely Update Software Capture Through the Video Platform’s Device Panel
   As an administrator, you can now remotely update Software Capture for connected Mac devices within your organization through the Video Platform’s Device Panel.
   
2. Fleet Management Capabilities – Remotely Stop Software Capture Recordings from the Video Platform
   If you’ve started a recording in Software Capture, you can now remotely stop it from the Video Platform. Once stopped, they will be automatically uploaded to your My Media folder.
   
3. Set the Default Video Capture Resolution for Recordings
   We’ve set a default resolution for video captures that can be configured in the application settings so that it does not need to be set for each recording.
   
4. New Toast Notifications to Indicate Issues During Recordings
   Previously, you had to close the pop-up windows after being notified of issues during recordings. Now, we’ve introduced new toast notifications that temporarily appear to alert you to any issues, ensuring you stay informed without interrupting your recording process.
   
5. Streamlined Installation Process with Built-in Internal Audio Script
   Previously, a secondary audio installation was required to record internal audio on your Mac. Now, it is automatically included with the initial Software Capture installation.

For the YuJa Hardware Hub, this update includes the option to start an offline impromptu recording from your Hub devices using the Delcom button or RS232 touch panel, and auto-connection for new Hub Peripherals.

1. Better Offline Resilience to Start Impromptu Recordings With Delcom Buttons and RS232 Touch Panels
   You can now start an offline impromptu recording from your Hub devices using the Delcom button or RS232 touch panel, allowing you to manually start the recordings when your internet is unavailable or unstable.
   
   
2. Auto-Connection for New Hub Peripherals on the Video Platform
   Previously, connecting new media devices to the Video Platform required manual source configuration after plugging them in to activate. Now, devices are automatically connected and activated upon registration.