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Recording and Editing Media in YuJa

Learn to create polished videos

Location

Online

Date & Time

February 9, 2026, 12:00 pm12:50 pm

Description

UMBC is upgrading its video capture and media management tools is now transitioning from Panopto to YuJa. Please join this information session to learn more about Yuja's recording and editing features. This session will provide you with the skills to confidently create and edit your media so that is it polished, professional, and accessible for your students and other users. In this workshop, we will cover:

  • Recording Your Content: Learn how to use the YuJa software and browser-based capture tool to record your screen, webcam, and audio.
  • Navigating the Video Editor: A complete tour of the YuJa editor's timeline and toolset.
  • Making Precise Cuts: Learn how to trim unwanted sections from the beginning, middle, or end of your videos.
  • Enhancing Your Content: Discover how to insert slides, add text overlays, and blur sensitive information.
  • Improving Accessibility: Master the use of YuJa's auto-captioning tool and learn how to edit captions for accuracy.
The session will be hosted by, Dr. Peter Ariev, Instructional Design Specialist, and Dr. Ben Amudzi, Instructional Technology Specialist.

To RSVP for the event, please click "Going" in the event description and be sure to add the event to your calendar! Registered participants will also receive a calendar invitation from the event host at least one week before the event.

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Please note: UMBC is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive environment for all faculty, staff, students, and visitors. If you would like to request accommodations (e.g., ASL interpreters, captioning, wheelchair access, etc.) for this event, please notify us at least two weeks prior to the event. Requests received after that time cannot be guaranteed, but we will do our best to make arrangements for program access. Please contact the event host (instructionaltechnology@umbc.edu) with your specific request and be sure to include the event title, date, and time.



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