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Download and install Kaltura Capture
For Windows OS
For Mac OSX
Adjust your recording settings

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Download and Install Kaltura Capture

Kaltura Capture runs locally on your computer, rather than through a web browser. Download the application for the operating system you are using – you do not need administrative privileges to install Kaltura Capture on Windows.

Always begin using the Kaltura Capture application by logging in and launching it with the steps below. This will ensure that you’re using the most up-to-date version. Launching an older version from your computer may result in recording problems.

Download and install Kaltura Capture

  1. Browse to media.pdx.edu/
  2. Select PSU User.
  3. Select Login.
  4. On the PSU Single Sign-On page, enter your Odin username and password.
  5. Once logged in to PSU MediaSpace, Select + Add New (1), then Kaltura Capture (2).
Add New button (1) and Kaltura Capture (2)

For Windows OS

Windows system requirements

  • Windows 7 -10 (64 bit) and above
  • Memory – 4GB RAM
  • Storage – 1GB min available

See the most up-to-date system requirements through Kaltura directly.

  1. Select the Download for Windows link to download the installation file.
  2. Once the file has downloaded, run the file to install.

For Mac OSX

Mac OSX system requirements

  • MAC -10.10-10.13
  • Memory – 4GB RAM
  • Storage – 1GB min available

See the most up-to-date system requirements through Kaltura directly.

  1. Select the Download for Mac link to download the installation file.
  2. Once the download is complete, run the file to install.
  3. Drag and drop the CaptureSpace Desktop Recorder to your Applications folder.

Adjust your recording settings (before initial use only)

  1. Log in to media.pdx.edu
  2. Select + Add New then select Kaltura Capture.
  3. The Kaltura Capture Desktop Recorder will pop up. Note: You may need to approve a browser dialogue box to allow Kaltura Capture to open.
  4. Select Manage (3).
Kaltura interface
  1. Select the gear icon (4) to access the settings panel.
Kaltura Settings Menu
  1. Change camera recording quality to 1080p (5).
  2. Change or confirm that the screen recording quality is set to 1080p.
  3. Select save.
  4. You may now create a recording (Full Screen or Select Area) by selecting the red record button.

This article was last updated Aug 11, 2025 @ 3:09 pm.

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