Overview
Video recording captures:- Full screen content throughout the quiz
- Webcam feed (overlaid or separate)
- Optional audio from the microphone
- Synchronized timeline with anomaly markers
Enabling Video Recording
Video recording is configured in Proctor Settings:- Navigate to Proctor Settings
- Go to the Video Recording tab
- Enable Video Recording
- Configure quality and options
- Save
Video recording applies to all proctored quizzes when enabled. You cannot enable it per-quiz.
Configuration Options
Video Quality
Choose based on your storage capacity and review needs. Medium quality provides a good balance.
Chunk Duration
Videos are recorded in chunks for reliable uploads:
Chunking ensures that if an upload fails, only a small portion needs to be re-uploaded.
Audio Recording
Audio can capture verbal communication that might indicate cheating, but raises additional privacy considerations.
How It Works
Recording Process
- Quiz Start: Video recording begins when the quiz starts
- Continuous Capture: Screen and webcam are combined into a single video stream
- Chunking: Video is split into chunks at the configured interval
- Background Upload: Each chunk uploads to cloud storage as it completes
- Quiz End: Final chunk is uploaded when the quiz is submitted
Storage
Video chunks are stored in the same cloud storage as snapshots:Reviewing Recordings
Accessing Video
- Navigate to the quiz submission
- Look for the Recording section
- Click to play the video
Video Player Features
- Play/Pause: Standard playback controls
- Seek: Jump to any point in the recording
- Playback Speed: Speed up review (1x, 1.5x, 2x)
- Anomaly Markers: Jump to moments when anomalies were detected
Synchronized View
When available, the video player synchronizes with:- Snapshot Timeline: See snapshots at corresponding video timestamps
- Anomaly Log: Click anomalies to jump to that moment in the video
Storage Considerations
Video recording significantly increases storage requirements:Estimating Storage Needs
When to Use Video Recording
Recommended For
- High-stakes exams
- Certification assessments
- When detailed review is needed
- Dispute resolution
May Not Need For
- Practice quizzes
- Low-stakes assessments
- When storage is limited
- Quick formative checks
Technical Requirements
Student Requirements
- Modern browser (Chrome, Firefox, Edge)
- Stable internet for chunk uploads
- Sufficient upload bandwidth (~1-2 Mbps)
Browser Compatibility
Best Practices
Start with snapshots only
Start with snapshots only
Snapshots provide good coverage with lower storage costs. Add video for high-stakes situations.
Use medium quality
Use medium quality
720p provides sufficient detail for review while managing storage costs.
Monitor storage usage
Monitor storage usage
Track your storage consumption and adjust quality or retention as needed.
Set retention policies
Set retention policies
Delete old recordings after your institution’s required retention period.
Consider privacy implications
Consider privacy implications
Inform students that video recording is active. Audio recording has additional privacy considerations.
Troubleshooting
Recording not starting
- Verify video recording is enabled in Proctor Settings
- Check that storage is properly configured
- Ensure the student granted screen sharing permission
Chunks failing to upload
- Check internet connectivity
- Verify storage credentials are valid
- Reduce chunk duration for unstable connections
Video quality issues
- Ensure adequate lighting for webcam
- Check that screen resolution isn’t too high for selected quality
- Verify sufficient upload bandwidth