Scheduling an AdHoc Capture

Faculty can now initiate ad-hoc captures from their lecture hall. Below are the steps to get started in the classroom. 

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A short video showing how to perform this is also included here: Starting Echo360 Ad Hoc Captures

STEP 0! Verify that your room is scheduled through the Registrar's Office, and coordinate with AV Services to obtain microphones and any other equipment necessary for recording your lectures. 

  1. Log into Echo360 via the Echo360 login page using your NetID and password.
    Stony Brook Single Sign On page
  2. You should enter the view as an "Instructor"
    Instructor Echo homepage
     
  3. Select the "Start Capture" button at the top right side of the page
    Instructor Echo Homepage with Start capture boxed in
     
  4. The "New Capture" Modal will appear
    "Start a new capture" window in Echo360, showing new capture options
     
  5. Select your Classroom from the drop down list and set the length of time for the capture
    Room drop down of "Start a Capture" window in Echo360
     
  6. Do NOT edit or alter the "Inputs" or "Quality" fields - let the system automatically fill these in
    "Start a new capture" window with the Inputs option crossed out
     
  7. Choose your course  from the drop down list under "Publish to..."
    Note: If you do not see your course listed, you can save to your Library and contact our office for assistance.
    "Start a new capture" window with publish to drop down options opened
     
  8. Select your "Live Stream" option (gray is NOT live streamed, green is)
    "Start a new capture" window in Echo360 with live stream option checked off
     
  9. Press Start
    "Start a new capture" window in Echo360 with start boxed in
     
  10. The page should refresh with a green banner along the bottom stating "Success. Your capture will begin shortly."
    Echo Instructor Homepage with capture success message on the bottom right

 

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05/07/2025

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