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  • How long is content saved after someone leaves Colgate? Who has access to it?

    A user’s Panopto content remains in Panopto indefinitely, even after the user has lost access to the system.  This means that content shared with other users is still accessible even if the original video owner has left the institution.  All content is subject to the content retention rule, and will be archived 20 months after…

  • How long can videos be stored in Panopto?

    Panopto videos will be retained for 20 months after the last viewing. At that point, the video will be archived.  Video owners can retrieve archived videos with a single click, if needed. To do this, follow the instructions from Panopto Support.

  • What are audio descriptions and should I be adding them?

    Audio descriptions provide visually impaired viewers with visual context of what is being presented in a video.  These descriptions will be read out loud during the video’s playback.  Writing good audio descriptions is an art, so learning more about audio description is a valuable starting point.  See Turning Sights into Sounds: The Art of Audio…