Canvas Studio is a tool in Canvas that lets you watch, record, and share videos. You can use it to work with your instructors and classmates through video and audio.
How to Open Canvas Studio
You can open Canvas Studio in two ways:
- From the Global Navigation Menu (on the left side of Canvas), click the Studio icon. It’s right above Help & Resources.
- Inside any text box (like when writing a discussion post or assignment), click the Studio icon in the toolbar above the box.
Watching Videos in Canvas Studio
When you watch a video in Studio, you’ll see a media player with several options:
- Play or pause the video
- See how long the video is
- Change the volume
- Speed up or slow down the video
- Change the video quality
- Watch in full screen
- Turn captions on or off
Just click the buttons to adjust how you want to watch.
Recording and Submitting Videos
You can use Canvas Studio to create or submit videos for assignments or discussions.
To Create a Video:
- Open Canvas Studio (from the menu or a text box).
- Click the Create button.
- Choose to:
- Record your screen
- Use your webcam
- Upload a video file
To Submit a Video:
You can submit your Studio video in two ways:
- As a Text Entry: Click the Studio icon in the text box and choose your video.
- As a File Upload: Upload your Studio video directly from your Studio library.
Need More Help?
For step-by-step instructions with pictures and short videos, check out the Canvas Studio Guide.
