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November 16, 2019
Canadian and European Union Instances – Semi-Monthly RC20191108 Released
Canadian Zones European Union ZonesWe have successfully pushed an update to all instances residing in Canada and the European Union. For a summary of the release, please refer to the corresponding tag for United States zones.
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November 8, 2019
United States Zone – Semi-Monthly RC20191108 Released
HTML5 Video Conferencing Media Management Media Player United States ZonesWe have successfully pushed an update to all instances residing in the United States. Please note that this release will be pushed to Canadian and European Union zones next week. This release includes over 195+ new features and improvements.
- Users Can Now Resume Watching Where They Left Off
Viewers watching content as an authenticated user can now resume watching a video from the place they previously left off. A user’s video resumption history is retained for all videos the user is authorized to view.
- Auto-Captioning Now Offers Advanced Punctuation Capabilities for both Captions and Transcripts
Over the next two releases, we are rolling out some innovative updates to our auto-captioning capabilities. The first of these capabilities is that the captioning engine will now provide advanced punctuation when performing captioning and transcription. - YouTube Media Ingestion to “Deep Import” Content
User wishing to ingest a YouTube video can now specify a link and import the video content into their My Media account. This enables YouTube content to be ingested, auto-captioned and used in accordance with the TEACH ACT.
- New Dark Mode Branding Option for Top Navigation Bar
The Platform offers a new Dark Mode branding option for the Top Navigation Bar that also includes color customization of the top-bar’s color.
- Roster View Displays the LMS and Single Sign Linkage Attribute Information
The Roster tab within the Admin Panel now displays the dual integration parameters. This can be used by Administrators to ensure that the Linkage Attribute is being transferred correctly from the organization’s upstream enterprise systems. - Support for Enabling End-User Downloading at the Media Channel Level
Content Owners can now enable download privileges to an entire course-level Media Channel to viewers.
- Inline Action Menu Support within the List View of My Media
Users managing their content within the List View now have the same inline Action Menu as they do with the Thumbnail View.
- On-Screen Message When an Ad Blocker Could Interfere with Platform Use
With a plethora of browser-based plugins blocking webapp and website capabilities, in a situation where the Platform detects components were blocked, a clear message will be displayed informing the user of this situation. - Added Support for the oEmbed Open Format
To promote easier content exchange with third-party resources, as a content Provider, we have implemented the oEmbed protocol. This makes it easier to share content as embedding blog posts on websites and social platforms such as Twitter. - Better On-Screen Guidance for Uploading Media for the First Time
New users are now greeted with a “Happy Folder” icon that provides a succinct suggestion on how to add content to their My Media account.
- Added Native Integration Option for Microsoft Azure-based SAML
Organizations integrating with Azure ADFS now have a dedicated integration tab rather than using the generic SAML integration tab.
- New Keyboard Shortcut to Toggle Between Primary and Secondary Streams
The Media Player now supports faster toggling between sources using the lower-case v key. - Media-Level Player Branding Option to Hide Video Chapters on a Per-Video Basis
As part of a feature spanning multiple releases, we are adding media-level branding options for specific videos. The first of these capabilities is the ability to hide the left-side mini-bar of the Media Player. - Native Support for VTT and XML Caption File Ingestion
The Platform now supports the ability to ingest VTT and XML caption file formats and display them within the Media Player. All existing multi-language and caption capabilities are compatible with the new VTT and XML caption file formats. - Video Conference Now Has Audit Log Capability
To help troubleshoot Video Conferencing issues that arise, the Platform now integrates and audit log capability. Over the coming releases we will continue to add additional events and logs.
- Video Conference Has Server-Side Performance Improvements for Improved Scalability
To support additional capacity and improve stability, additional server-side performance and stability improvements were deployed.
- Users Can Now Resume Watching Where They Left Off
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October 22, 2019
Software Capture for PC Version 9.1.0 Released to US, Canada and European Union Zones
Canadian Zones European Union Zones Software Capture for PC app United States ZonesWe have released a new Software Capture for PC version (9.1.0) that introduces the SmartUpload algorithm for recording uploads, improved error alerts for remotely scheduled captures and 15+ smaller improvements and fixes. Please note that this release has been pushed out to all instances within the United States, Canada and European Union zone.
- New Software Capture Confidence Monitor User Interface
Matching the recently released user interface on Apple, the PC-based Capture application now has a similar look-and-feel with larger Action Buttons for key actions.
- SmartUpload Capability Introduced for PC
Implemented SmartUpload algorithm that is able to perform better on low-bandwidth, rural and high-latency connections. This should reduce situations where weak or intermittent connections result in slow uploads due to frequent disconnections. - Default Location for Recorded Media Changed to My Media Top-Level Folder
Changed the default location where captures go to the top-level Media Collection rather than the Default Collection. This change was made so that novice users who record will see their recording available immediately after clicking on My Media, rather than having to go into the Default Collection sub-folder. - Highlights of Smaller Fixes and Improvements
In addition to the new features, this release also includes about a dozen smaller fixes and product improvements. Highlights include: - #164422008 – More consistent behavior between PC and Appl for reporting errors when attempting capture application is logged out
- #167544937 – Resolved issue where the incorrect hover text was displayed for the New Shared Profile button.
- #164422000 – Added ability to establish a default retention period for Raw video source recordings.
- #155787342 – Updated the UI message shown after a recording is completed to clarify where to find the recording.
- #167944814 – Transitioned some outdated references to YuJa Software Station to the revised product SKU of YuJa Software Capture
- #168444677 – Resolved issue where two identical webcams of the same make and model could not always be simultaneously used for a recording.
- #168906166 – Reduced the file size of the raw audit log information used for troubleshoot or debug purposes.
- #154578548 – Resolved issue which could result in multiple YuJa taskbar icons showing up in the Windows Notification Tray.
- New Software Capture Confidence Monitor User Interface
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October 19, 2019
Canadian and European Union Instances – Semi-Monthly RC20191011 Released
Canadian Zones European Union ZonesWe have successfully pushed an update to all instances residing in Canada and the European Union. For a summary of the release, please refer to the corresponding tag for United States zones.
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October 9, 2019
United States Zone – Semi-Monthly RC20191011 Released
Analytics General Platform HTML5 Video Conferencing Media Management Media Player United States Zones Video QuizzesWe have successfully pushed an update to all instances residing in the United States. Please note that this release will be pushed to Canadian and European Union zones next week. This release includes over 175+ new features and improvements.
- IMS Caliper Analytics 1.1 Certification Achieved
Our big data analytics achieved a major milestone by being awarded IMS Caliper Analytics 1.1 certification. Interested organizations can take advantage of this optional SKU that is available to all Enterprise Video Platform customers. A little more on IMS Caliper: “Caliper Analytics enables institutions to collect learning data from digital resources to better understand and visualize learning activity and product usage data, and present this information to students, instructors, and advisors in meaningful ways to help inform: student recruitment and retention plans, program, curriculum, and course design, student intervention measures”
- New Ad Astra Integration for Integration with Enterprise Scheduling Systems
A new Ad Astra enterprise scheduling integration is now available to all organizations. Room calendars can by synch-ed and then mapped to specific Software Capture and Hardware Hub capture resources. This enables fully automated scheduling, recording, publishing and distribution.
- New Reflective Pause Question Type for Video Quizzes
A new question type called Reflective Pause is now available within Video Quizzes. This question type is designed to re-focus the viewer on the video content through the use of a rhetorical and thought-provoking question. This tool is a new capability to ensure that all video content – including compliance training, security compliance, etc. – receives the focus and attention of the viewer.
- Improved Device Source Preview Window
Improved the view of the Source Preview shown within the Devices tab of Admin Panel. Also, clarified case where there is no active signal to show a status of No Active Signal instead of an error state.
- Deprecated Video Classroom Name within Platform
As we have transitioned fully to an HTML5-based Video Conferencing tool, the old tool’s name (Video Classrooms) has – for the most part – been transitioned-out from the Platform. - New Overlay Style Captioning for Single Stream Videos
A new overlay caption style, similar to Netflix and YouTube, provides viewers with the opportunity to use the full window for viewing the video instead of allocating a significant portion to a fixed caption bar. The same 21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act (CVAA)-compliant user-selectable opacity, color and font settings are also available with this new capability. - Improved Performance for Folders with Pictures
The load-time performance for folders containing a large number of pictures is now considerably better (10x faster).
- Performance Improvements for Change Owner Capability
Improved performance within the Change Owner dialog for institutions with over 25,000 user entries. - Simplified Process to Request Data Backups
Organizations wishing to request a copy of their organization’s Storage may initiate the request directly within the Admin Panel’s Storage Quota tab. Please note that Professional Services may apply to the fulfillments of these requests. - Media Chooser LMS Extension Offers More Clear Action and UI
The available actions within the LMS Media Chooser are now shown more clearly within the Top Bar. This is aimed at improving the user experience for novice users who may be using the video tools to embed their first video or create their first Video Assignment.
- Ability to Watch a Video in Chrome within an Inactive Tab
Users watching video content within one Chrome tab, while actively navigating within another tab, can now continue to listen to the YuJa-hosted video. Previously, due to a recent Chrome update, the video would automatically pause when the Chrome tab became inactive.
- Improved Test Proctoring Workflow for Courses with Multiple Instructors
Courses with multiple instructors co-teaching can now designate where proctored test recordings should go.
- IMS Caliper Analytics 1.1 Certification Achieved
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September 25, 2019
Software Capture for Apple Version 3.1.1 Released to US, Canada and European Union Zone
Canadian Zones European Union Zones Software Capture for Apple United States ZonesWe have released a new Software Capture for Apple version (3.1.1) that introduces the SmartUpload algorithm for recording uploads, improved error alerts for remotely scheduled captures and a dozen smaller improvements and fixes. Please note that this release has been pushed out to all instances within the United States, Canada and European Union zone.
- SmartUpload Capability Introduced
Implemented SmartUpload algorithm that is able to perform better on low-bandwidth, rural and high-latency connections. This should reduce situations where weak or intermittent connections result in slow uploads due to frequent disconnections. - Improved Error Notification for Remotely Scheduled Recordings
For remotely scheduled capture sessions – both impromptu and scheduled – if the Apple Capture application is unable to use a selected source, the log will provide specific error details.
- Highlights of Smaller Fixes and Improvements
In addition to the new features, this release also includes about a dozen smaller fixes and product improvements. Highlights include:#166679532 – Clarified the branding of the YuJa Software Capture for Apple by changing the name in the installer from YuJa Software Station.
#167445173 – Improved the compatibility of the user interface with Apple Dark Mode settings.
#167986269 – During proctoring mode, using the End Recording keyboard shortcut could generate repeated messages.
#167986233 – Improved the error message when a proctoring setup is invalid. This could include not providing at least one valid camera input and valid audio input.
#168067046 – Improved source synchronization for confidence monitor review which should eliminate the likelihood of a mis-aligned confidence monitor source.
#168208229 – Resolved issue where a proctoring session’s Photo ID Preview could have a blank ID shown within the preview window.
#167343077 – Improved compatibility with advanced audio mixers such as the Scarlet 2i2 audio mixer.
#168089145 – Clarified the wording of the Days to Keep Recordings.
#168547722 – Resolved issue the Registration Window does not auto-close after the Register process is complete.
#168653924 – Minor UI improvements to the Software Capture UI including a more modern button interface for the Select Collection and Select Group options. - Small UI Improvements to Confidence Monitor Window
Minor UI improvements to the Software Capture UI including a more modern button interface for the Select Collection and Select Group options.
- SmartUpload Capability Introduced
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September 21, 2019
Canadian and European Union Instances – Semi-Monthly RC20190913 Released
Canadian Zones European Union ZonesWe have successfully pushed an update to all instances residing in Canada and the European Union. For a summary of the release, please refer to the corresponding tag for United States zones.
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September 14, 2019
United States Zone – Semi-Monthly RC20190913 Released
General Platform HTML5 Player HTML5 Video Conferencing Media Management United States Zones Video QuizzesWe have successfully pushed an update to all physical zones residing in the United States. Please note that this release will be pushed to Canadian and European Union zones next week. This release includes over 200+ new features and improvements.
- 360°/VR Video Media Player Now Moved to General Availability
By popular request, the Professional Services Team migrated the 360°/VR Video Media Player, a previously custom capability, to a feature available in all instances. The new 360°/VR Video enables the viewing of 360-degree VR content and supports perspective changes via the gyroscope (when viewed on a mobile device).
- New Advanced Visual Search Capabilities
The Visual Search capabilities introduced in the last release are now even more powerful with the following new additions that incorporate “fuzzy search”, advanced filtering options and improved performance:- Implementation of a Fuzzy Search algorithm – Established a fuzzy search that will match against a threshold of about 80%. This enables keyword searches such as engineer~ which will, for example, return engineers and engineer.
- Ability to Restrict Searches to the Current Folder – New option within the Advanced Search operations to restrict search matches to media contained in the current folder.
- Ability to Restrict Searches to a Given Channel – New option to restrict search for content to a particular Media Channel by using the channel: attribute. An example is channel:”MATH 235″.
- Searching for YouTube and Vimeo Videos Included – Linked YouTube and Vimeo videos will be searched based on the available metadata fields.
- Support for Prefix Searching – New option to search based on a keyword prefix via keyword* search operator. For instance, entering te* returns results with words starting with te including tell and test.
- Support for Owner Filter – New option to filter searches based on the owner of the media via the owner:”{Your Name}” search option.
- Custom Metadata Schema Search for Non-Videos – Visual Search now will search a custom Metadata Schema applied to non-video assets.
- Speed Improvements with Large Match Sets – When searching for words that are mentioned thousands or tens-of-thousands-of-times in a given folder, the search results will now be returned within seconds instead of over a minute.
- Go Back Folder Quick Link for Faster Folder Traversal
Within My Media’s Action Bar, a new Go Back button enables users to traverse to the parent folder of the current location.
- Optical Character Recognition (OCR) Capabilities Extend to Video Sources Recorded by PC and Apple Software Capture Application
To enhance our Visual Search capabilities, we now will perform a full OCR scan of video sources – not just the screen source – recorded by the Software Capture for PC and Apple applications. - Media Player’s Slide Text Section Supports Multi-Source OCR
Within the Media Player, recordings that have multiple sources with OCR results for the same time point – which is now possible with the newly introduced multi-source OCR – will now be shown. - HTML5 Video Conferencing Now Offers Breakout Room Capabilities
The Video Conferencing product now includes the ability to create and manage Breakout Sessions with attendees. Future releases will further refine this capability so we certainly welcome your feedback on features and improvements we can make.
- Extended API to Support Automatic Publishing Capabilities When Auto Scheduling
To better support end-to-end automatic scheduling and publishing workflows, the RESTFul API now supports automatic publishing when performing auto-scheduling operations. - Media Player Improvements When Viewed in Portrait Mode on Mobile Devices
This release includes improvements to the Media Player when viewed on mobile devices in portrait mode. A new top-and-bottom viewing capability for multi-stream videos ensures a crisp viewing experience irrespective of the mobile device form-factor or screen orientation.
- Better Notifications for Auto-Scheduled Software Capture Applications
To ensure that Administrators are informed on the status of auto-scheduling events when using the Software Capture applications, the Devices tab within Admin Panel now has a new status called Not Ready, as well as new notifications.The Not Ready status indicates that the Software Capture application is not in a state to record. For example, there could be a firewall issue, device conflict or perhaps the computer is logged out. Further, if an error blocks the use of a particular source, an error message will show up above the affected source. Please note: The full capabilities of this feature will be realized with the upcoming versions of the PC and Apple Software Capture applications that are forthcoming next month.
- Ability to Lock / Override Roles for Users within Specific Courses
To support scenarios where a Student role (such as a “student helper” or “course note-taker”) needs Instructor-level permissions within a given course, we now provide a manual “override” of the role value supplied by the Learning Management System.
- Video Quiz Audit Log Capabilities
To ensure the integrity of the Video Quiz-taking process, Content Creators and Administrators now have an Audit Log capability. This provides granular information on creation, editing, quiz attempts and user submissions.
- Improved Screen Reader Support for Media Player Sidebar
This release improves the screen-reader accessibility support of the Media Player’s Sidebar. Specifically, we applied user-interface changes to ensure that screen-readers can fully narrate the options in a consistent and clear manner.
- 360°/VR Video Media Player Now Moved to General Availability
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August 19, 2019
Software Capture for Apple Version 3.0.1 Released to Canada and European Union Zone
Canadian Zones European Union ZonesWe have released a new Software Capture for Apple version (3.0.1) that focuses on an improved user experience, automatic framerate optimization, automatic firewall traversal capabilities, and video test proctoring capabilities (for those organizations with this SKU enabled). Please note that this release has been pushed out to all instances within the Canada and European Union zone.
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August 17, 2019
Canadian and European Union Instances – Semi-Monthly RC20190809 Released
Canadian Zones European Union ZonesWe have successfully pushed an update to all instances residing in Canada and the European Union. For a summary of the release, please refer to the corresponding tag for United States zones.