{"id":109989,"date":"2017-09-13T11:25:35","date_gmt":"2017-09-13T15:25:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/tech\/?page_id=109989"},"modified":"2025-09-25T11:00:03","modified_gmt":"2025-09-25T15:00:03","slug":"channels","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/tech\/services\/teaching\/instructional-video\/my-media\/getting-started\/instructors\/channels\/","title":{"rendered":"Working with Channels in MyMedia"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A channel in MyMedia is a collection of videos and other media that can be public or restricted in terms of who can view and contribute media to the channel. Channels are useful for aggregating a large number of videos on the same topic or theme, or for sharing a collection of videos with a specific audience.<\/p>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h3 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Creating Channels<\/h3><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p>To create a channel for your course:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Go to <a href=\"http:\/\/mymedia.bu.edu\">h<u>ttp:\/\/mymedia.bu.edu<\/u><\/a><\/li>\n<li>In the upper right, select\u00a0<strong>Guest<\/strong>\u00a0and then <strong>Login<\/strong>\u00a0from the drop-down menu.\n<ul>\n<li>If prompted, enter your <strong>BU Login<\/strong>\u00a0and <strong>Kerberos Password<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>In the upper right, select\u00a0<strong>your name<\/strong>, and then <strong>My Channels<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Select\u00a0<strong>Create Channel<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>In the <strong>Name<\/strong> field, enter a descriptive name for your channel. You may also add an optional description and keywords (i.e., tags).<\/li>\n<li>Choose one of the following three privacy options:\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Open<\/strong>: Select this option if you want other MediaSpace users to be able to view\u00a0and contribute to the media in the channel.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Restricted<\/strong>: Select this option if you want other site users to be able to view\u00a0the media in the channel. Only invited members can contribute. For instructions, see\u00a0<strong>Adding users to a restricted or private channel.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Private<\/strong>: Select this option if you want access to the media in the channel to be restricted to specific users (e.g., the students in your class). For instructions, see\u00a0<strong>Adding users to a restricted or private channel<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol start=\"7\">\n<li>Review the following two channel options, and check the box(es) to enable them if you wish:\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Moderate content<\/strong>: Select this option if you want to approve uploaded content before it is visible to other users.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Enable comments in channel<\/strong>: Select this option if you want channel viewers to be able to attach comments to videos in the channel.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>8. To save your channel settings, click <strong>Save<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To find more more about creating a channel, <a href=\"https:\/\/knowledge.kaltura.com\/help\/create-a-channel-in-kaltura-mediaspace\">review Kaltura&#8217;s guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h3 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Adding Media to a Channel<\/h3><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p>You can add media to a channel by publishing when you upload, or by selecting and adding it at a later time.<\/p>\n<p>To add media to your channel:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Go to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/mymedia.bu.edu\"><u>https:\/\/mymedia.bu.edu<\/u><\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>In the upper right, select\u00a0<strong>Guest<\/strong>\u00a0and then\u00a0<strong>Login<\/strong>\u00a0from the drop-down menu.\n<ul>\n<li>If prompted, enter your<span>\u00a0<\/span><strong>BU Login<\/strong>\u00a0and<span>\u00a0<\/span><strong>Kerberos Password<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>In the upper right, select\u00a0<strong>your name<\/strong>, and then <strong>My Channels<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Locate the desired channel and select to open it.<\/li>\n<li>Select\u00a0<strong>Add Media.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>From the Add Media page, you have two options:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Search for and select items from your existing media. Once you&#8217;ve chosen the content you wish\u00a0to add to your channel, select\u00a0<strong>Publish <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Select <strong>Add Media<\/strong>\u00a0to upload a new video or create a new webcam or screen recording. \u00a0For instructions on adding new media, see\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/tech\/services\/teaching\/instructional-video\/my-media\/getting-started\/my-media-faqs\/using-my-media\/\">Uploading Content\u00a0to MyMedia<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>For more detailed information, <a href=\"https:\/\/knowledge.kaltura.com\/help\/add-media-to-a-channel\">review Kaltura&#8217;s tips for adding media to a channel<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<p><span><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h3 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Editing a Channel<\/h3><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Enhance your channel&#8217;s layout, appearance, and functionality with Kaltura&#8217;s versatile editing features. Learn all about them <a href=\"https:\/\/knowledge.kaltura.com\/help\/edit-a-channel\">here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p><span><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h3 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Creating a Channel Playlist<\/h3><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Playlists allow you to organize media under different themes or topics. Learn more about Playlists <a href=\"https:\/\/knowledge.kaltura.com\/help\/create-channel-playlist\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h3 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">How to publish to a channel in MyMedia (Video Tutorial)<\/h3><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><br \/>\nFor a general overview of channels, please review Kaltura&#8217;s video guide below. <\/p>\n<p><iframe style=\"width: 608px; height: 402px; border: 0;\" id=\"kaltura_player\" type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/cdnapisec.kaltura.com\/p\/2249861\/embedPlaykitJs\/uiconf_id\/51323632?iframeembed=true&amp;entry_id=1_dpr7ih96&amp;config[provider]={&quot;widgetId&quot;:&quot;1_f55ks40i&quot;}\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" webkitallowfullscreen=\"webkitallowfullscreen\" mozallowfullscreen=\"mozallowfullscreen\" allow=\"autoplay *; fullscreen *; encrypted-media *\" sandbox=\"allow-forms allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-top-navigation allow-pointer-lock allow-popups allow-modals allow-orientation-lock allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox allow-presentation allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation\" title=\"Kaltura Player\"><\/iframe><br \/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<p><span><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h3 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Removing Media from a Channel<\/h3><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Learn how to remove media from a channel or playlist without deleting it from your account.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/knowledge.kaltura.com\/help\/remove-media-from-a-channel\">https:\/\/knowledge.kaltura.com\/help\/remove-media-from-a-channel<\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p><span><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h3 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Managing a Channel<\/h3><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Learn the ins-and-outs of managing your channel with Kaltura&#8217;s thorough guide.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/knowledge.kaltura.com\/help\/managing-a-channel-in-kaltura-mediaspace\">https:\/\/knowledge.kaltura.com\/help\/managing-a-channel-in-kaltura-mediaspace<\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p><span><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h3 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Understanding a Channel Roles and Permissions<\/h3><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"ko-glossary-term\" data-toggle=\"popover\" data-content=\"MediaSpace Channels, are media repositories managed by authorized users and can be identified by their flat layout that is reflected on the channels page. Channel types can vary from open to private, restricted, shared repository or public to define the privacy levels by which users (anonymous\/authenticated\/channel members) may have access to view the content or to contribute content to the channel. Note: Channels can be associated with one or more galleries according to the entitlements set in the gallery. \" data-original-title=\"\" title=\"\">Channels<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span>in Kaltura&#8217;s<span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ko-glossary-term\" data-toggle=\"popover\" data-content=\"Kaltura's Video Portal, aka MediaSpace, is a secure, flexible, and vastly scalable content hub that empowers collaborative creation, drives engagement, and provides cross-channel tracking to gain impactful insights. \" data-original-title=\"\" title=\"\">Video Portal<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span>use a roles and permissions system. Channel owners and managers can invite users and assign them<span>\u00a0<\/span><strong>Contextual<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>roles, which define their actions within a specific channel (e.g., adding content).<\/p>\n<p>Above these,<span>\u00a0<\/span><strong>Applicative<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>roles are assigned globally by administrators to manage site-wide access and content<span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ko-glossary-term\" data-toggle=\"popover\" data-content=\"Publishing media entries in a destination site.\" data-original-title=\"\" title=\"\">distribution<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p>Learn more about how can view, edit, and publish content in your channels <a href=\"https:\/\/knowledge.kaltura.com\/help\/roles-and-permissions-for-channels\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>To learn more about managing permissions for individual videos, check out the information <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/tech\/services\/teaching\/instructional-video\/my-media\/getting-started\/instructors\/kaltura-video-permissions-faculty-staff\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p><span><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h3 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Managing Users on a Channel<\/h3><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>To\u00a0add a user to a channel, the user must already have a logged in to their <a href=\"http:\/\/mymedia.bu.edu\">My Media\u00a0account<\/a>. \u00a0My Media\u00a0is currently only available for faculty and staff.<\/p>\n<p>To add users to your channel:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Go to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/mymedia.bu.edu\"><u>https:\/\/mymedia.bu.edu<\/u><\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>In the upper right, select\u00a0<strong>Guest<\/strong>\u00a0and then\u00a0<strong>Login<\/strong>\u00a0from the drop-down menu.\n<ul>\n<li>If prompted, enter your<span>\u00a0<\/span><strong>BU Login<\/strong>\u00a0and<span>\u00a0<\/span><strong>Kerberos Password<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>In the upper right, select\u00a0<strong>your name<\/strong>, and then<span>\u00a0<\/span><strong>My Channels<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Locate the desired channel and select\u00a0<strong>Edit<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Select the\u00a0<strong>Members\u00a0tab<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Select\u00a0<strong>Add Member<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Enter the <strong>BU Username<\/strong>\u00a0of the person you wish\u00a0to add\u00a0and set their\u00a0<strong>Permission Level:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Member<\/strong>: Can view channel content only<\/li>\n<li><strong>Contributor<\/strong>: Can view channel content and add media to the channel<\/li>\n<li><strong>Moderator<\/strong>: Can view channel content, add media to the channel, and moderate channel content<\/li>\n<li><strong>Manager<\/strong>: Can view channel content, add media to the channel, moderate channel content, and manage the channel (i.e., delegate managerial rights to additional users)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Select <strong>Add<\/strong>\u00a0to add the member to the channel.<\/li>\n<li>Repeat steps 6 through 8 for each person you wish ant to add to the channel.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Learn more about managing channel permissions <a href=\"https:\/\/knowledge.kaltura.com\/help\/specific-end-user-permissions\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p><span><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h3 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Accessing Your Subscribed Channels<\/h3><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Every account allows users to manage and access channels that they are subscribed to.<\/p>\n<p>To access channels you have been subscribed to:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Go to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/mymedia.bu.edu\"><u>https:\/\/mymedia.bu.edu<\/u><\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>In the upper right, select\u00a0<strong>Guest<\/strong>\u00a0and then\u00a0<strong>Login<\/strong>\u00a0from the drop-down menu.\n<ul>\n<li>If prompted, enter your<span>\u00a0<\/span><strong>BU Login<\/strong>\u00a0and<span>\u00a0<\/span><strong>Kerberos Password<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>In the upper right, select\u00a0<strong>your name<\/strong>, and then<span>\u00a0<\/span><strong>My Channels<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong><em> <\/em><\/strong>To navigate to channels you are subscribed to, select\u00a0<strong>View Channels I Manage<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Select\u00a0<strong>Channels I am a member of<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Search for the Krasker Library channel, labeled <strong>Krasker Films<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Select the image to enter the channel.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p><span><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" 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