Description
Microsoft Stream allows users with a valid OHIO login to upload prerecorded videos that are restricted for only active OHIO users to view.
Access
- Log in to Microsoft Stream by navigating to: https://stream.office.com.
- Sign in with your full OHIO email address and OHIO password.
Who can access
- Microsoft Stream is available to all users with an active OHIO ID and is enabled by default.
Features
Prerecorded Video
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Playback in Microsoft Teams
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Advertisement-free viewing
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Direct video access via link
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Code snippet can be embedded on a webpage by submitting a ticket
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Owner can modify privacy settings, private by default
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Video playlists
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Tracking of views
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Basic video editing
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Video captions can be automatic and manual
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Multiple languages are available for titles, descriptions, and captions
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Accessibility compliance
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Ability to add copyrights to the original content
Additional resources
Service support
Response and Resolution Commitments
Incidents and Service Requests should be submitted via the Service Desk and can expect a response from the web team within 1 business day for incidents and 2 business days for service requests. Critical incidents are responded to within 1 hour. Response times may be longer during non-business hours and on weekends and holidays.
The Video Service offers the following as part of this agreement:
- Prerecorded Streaming Video: OIT offers two platforms that allow users to select and watch video content whenever they choose, rather than at a scheduled broadcast time. These platforms are provided through YouTube for users to post publicly available videos and Microsoft Stream for videos restricted to users with an OHIO ID. Videos hosted through the Prerecorded Streaming Video service offering are for official University use and are not interactive (i.e., they are not a collaboration tool). Panopto and Flash Media Server are no longer supported as prerecorded streaming video platforms. Panopto is intended for classroom video capture only. Please refer to the Teaching and Learning service offerings for classroom and teaching video capture tools.
- Live Streaming Video: OIT offers two platforms that allow users to broadcast live University events in real-time over the internet from a desktop computer, laptop computer, or webcam. These platforms are provided through YouTube for users to post publicly available videos and Microsoft Stream for videos restricted to users with an OHIO ID. Live videos hosted through the Live Streaming Video service offering are not interactive (i.e., they are not a collaboration tool - see Microsoft Teams Live Events). Adobe Connect and Panopto are no longer supported as live streaming solutions and are intended for classroom video capture only. Please refer to the Teaching and Learning service offerings for classroom and teaching live streaming video tools.
Get help
- Visit the Technology Help Center (help.ohio.edu) to get live support, view outages, and browse trainings.
Accessibility
For a video to be accessible, it must have captions.
Captions are a text version of the audio of a video. Unlike subtitles, which are typically a straight translation of spoken dialog, captions can and should include other audio elements that are significant to the understanding of the video. Captions can also include notations for who the speaker is and when speakers switch. Caption files are text files with timing added to them. A video player will use this text file and join it with the video. The timing in the caption file is used to show the text on the screen at the appropriate times.
Microsoft Stream
Third-Party Service
Rev provides captioning services for a fee and is an approved vendor for BobcatBUY. Your department can use the service to caption any video or audio for instructional purposes.
Ohio University strives to make its digital resources and services accessible to all visitors, including those with disabilities who may also be using assistive technology. If special steps are necessary in order to improve the accessibility of experiences for end-users, those steps must be taken.
If you experience a barrier that affects your ability to access OHIO websites, videos, online forums, documents, or other information technology, please let us know.
For further information about OHIO's digital accessibility resources, see:
Security
The Ohio University Information Security Office strives to educate and empower the University community to appropriately manage risks and protect OHIO’s information and systems. This effort is facilitated through policies, standards, and information security risk management program, as well as other tools and guidance that are provided to the University community. This modern approach creates a safe computing environment in which the University community can teach, learn, and conduct research.
For additional information about OHIO’s security resources, see: