Record and Submit a Video Using YuJa and Brightspace

When submitting a video for a course, your finished video should be stored in YuJa. You can record directly in YuJa or record with another device or application and upload the finished video to YuJa. 

Storing your video in YuJa allows your instructor and, when appropriate, other students to stream the video rather than download a large video file. This provides a better experience in an online learning environment. 

The basic process is: 

1. Record your video 
2. Store it in YuJa 
3. Share the link or embed it in Brightspace 

Step 1: Record Your Video 

Choose the recording method that works best for you. 

Option 1: Record Using the YuJa Mobile App 

If you are using a phone or tablet, you can download the YuJa mobile app. 

1. Download the YuJa app to your mobile device. 
2. Open the app and find your institution. 
3. Choose the option to sign in using SSO (Single Sign-On). 
4. Authenticate using your HVCC Microsoft account. 
5. Use the YuJa app to record your video. 

This option allows you to record and work with your YuJa videos directly from your mobile device. 

Option 2: Record Using Your Phone's Camera 

You do not have to record directly in YuJa. You can use your phone or tablet's built-in camera: 

1. Open the camera app on your device. 
2. Record your video. 
3. Save the recording to your device. 
4. Open YuJa. 
5. Upload the finished video file to YuJa. 

Once uploaded, the recording will be available with your other YuJa media. 

Option 3: Record Using YuJa on Your Computer 

You can also use the YuJa desktop application to record from your computer. 

1. Sign in to YuJa. 
2. Select Create Recording. 
3. A window will open with options to:  
   • Download the YuJa recording software if it is not already installed on your computer, or 
   • Launch the application if you already have it installed. 
4. Open the YuJa recording application and create your recording. 
5. When finished, make sure the recording is available in your YuJa media library. 

Step 2: Access YuJa and Locate Your Video 

You can access YuJa in either of these ways: 

• From the HVCC page select I Am a Student and select YuJa 
• After logging into Brightspace you can use the Course Tools menu in your course 

You will need to authenticate using your HVCC Microsoft account. 

Once you are in YuJa, locate the video you recorded or uploaded.  Remember: Your video should be stored in YuJa.  Even if you used your phone's camera or another application to create your recording, upload the finished recording to YuJa before submitting it to Brightspace. Avoid uploading the original video file directly to a Brightspace Assignment or Discussion unless your instructor specifically asks you to do so.  Using YuJa allows the video to be streamed instead of requiring someone to download the video file before viewing it. 

Step 3: Submit Your YuJa Video in Brightspace 

Your instructor may ask you to submit your video in one of two ways. 

Option 1: Embed Your YuJa Video Using Insert Stuff 

This will usually be the preferred method when the Brightspace text editor is available. It places the YuJa video directly within your Brightspace submission. 

1. Open the Assignment, Discussion, or Quiz where you need to submit your video. 
2. Click inside the Brightspace text editor. 
3. Select Insert Stuff. 
4. Select YuJa Media Chooser. 
5. Locate your video and choose Select. 
6. Choose Insert Content. 
7. Complete any other information required for your submission. 
8. Submit your Assignment, post your Discussion, or submit your Quiz response. 

Your YuJa video will be embedded with your response and can be streamed from within Brightspace. 

Option 2: Submit a Direct Link to Your YuJa Video 

Your instructor may instead ask you to submit a link to your video. To copy the direct link: 

1. Open YuJa and locate your video. 
2. Hover over the video. 
3. Select More to open the Media Details menu. 
4. Locate Links. 
5. Copy the Direct Link. 
6. Return to Brightspace. 
7. Paste the link into the appropriate Assignment, Discussion, or other submission area. 
8. Complete and submit your work. 

When someone selects the link, the YuJa video will open separately for streaming. 

Which Submission Method Should I Use? 

Always follow the instructions provided by your instructor. 

• Use Insert Stuff when your instructor wants the video embedded in your Brightspace submission. 
  • Insert Stuff → YuJa Media Chooser → Select Media → Insert Content 
• Use a Direct Link when your instructor asks you to provide a link to your recording. 
  • Video → More → Media Details → Links → Direct Link 

In either case, the video itself remains in YuJa. Brightspace provides access to that video through either an embedded player or a link. 

Important: Don't Submit the Video File Unless Asked 

Unless your instructor specifically tells you to upload a video file, do not attach the original video file directly to your Brightspace submission. 

Instead: 

• Record with the method that works for you
• Store or upload the finished video in YuJa
• Embed the YuJa video or provide its direct link in Brightspace 

This allows your instructor or classmates to stream the recording instead of downloading a large video file.