Uploading Video Files Brightcove and Embedding in Catalyst Courses
FSM Team
23 steps
3 minutes
Brightcove
Catalystedu
Part 1: Uploading Video Files Brightcove
1
Navigate to <https://signin.brightcove.com/login>
2
Use the **email address** [[tony+videos@catalystedu.com]] and the **password** **[[FacultyVideos2026!]]**
3
Sign in.
4
Click on the **cloud icon** to **upload files**.
5
Open the **folder dropdown** on the right side of the page.
6
Choose the folder for your institution.
7
Click **Apply to all** to place all videos you upload into this folder.
8
To automatically caption the file, choose the toggle labeled **Auto captioning**. *If you already have a caption file, you can upload those after uploading your video(s).*
9
In that pop-up menu, you will need to enter the **Label** video viewers will see when they choose these captions. Type **English** here.
10
Click **Done**!
11
Click **Browse for videos** in the main upload area to choose the files you would like to upload. You can also drag and drop them onto the cloud icon.
Wait until all videos are 100% uploaded prior to logging out.
12
After choosing the files to upload, they will appear below the uploading box so you can see their progress. ***Note the 13-digit video ID next to the Source File Name - you will need this ID in Part 2.***
If you have errors, especially when uploading multiple videos, you may need to restart the upload of videos with errors. It can help to break down an upload into batches of 3-4 when working with a large number of files.
Part 2: Embedding New Videos in Catalyst Courses
13
In a new tab, navigate to your **Catalyst course** (Spark or Labflow).
14
Using the **gear icon**, go to the **Course Setup** page.
15
Add a new video by clicking **Add Activity** within the appropriate topic block in your Catalyst course.
16
Select **Add Video**.
17
A new, empty video tile will appear. Click the **3-dot action menu** to the right of the video tile.
18
Click **Activity Settings**.
19
In the editing modal that appears, update the **video title**.
20
Enter the **13-digit video ID** from **Brightcove**.
21
Update the visibility of the video to students using the **Availability** dropdown menu.
22
**Save Changes!**
23
Email your Catalyst Education contact with any questions!
Uploading Video Files Brightcove and Embedding in Catalyst Courses
FSM Team
23 steps
3 minutes
Brightcove
Catalystedu
Part 1: Uploading Video Files Brightcove
1
Navigate to <https://signin.brightcove.com/login>
2
Use the **email address** [[tony+videos@catalystedu.com]] and the **password** **[[FacultyVideos2026!]]**
3
Sign in.
4
Click on the **cloud icon** to **upload files**.
5
Open the **folder dropdown** on the right side of the page.
6
Choose the folder for your institution.
7
Click **Apply to all** to place all videos you upload into this folder.
8
To automatically caption the file, choose the toggle labeled **Auto captioning**. *If you already have a caption file, you can upload those after uploading your video(s).*
9
In that pop-up menu, you will need to enter the **Label** video viewers will see when they choose these captions. Type **English** here.
10
Click **Done**!
11
Click **Browse for videos** in the main upload area to choose the files you would like to upload. You can also drag and drop them onto the cloud icon.
Wait until all videos are 100% uploaded prior to logging out.
12
After choosing the files to upload, they will appear below the uploading box so you can see their progress. ***Note the 13-digit video ID next to the Source File Name - you will need this ID in Part 2.***
If you have errors, especially when uploading multiple videos, you may need to restart the upload of videos with errors. It can help to break down an upload into batches of 3-4 when working with a large number of files.
Part 2: Embedding New Videos in Catalyst Courses
13
In a new tab, navigate to your **Catalyst course** (Spark or Labflow).
14
Using the **gear icon**, go to the **Course Setup** page.
15
Add a new video by clicking **Add Activity** within the appropriate topic block in your Catalyst course.
16
Select **Add Video**.
17
A new, empty video tile will appear. Click the **3-dot action menu** to the right of the video tile.
18
Click **Activity Settings**.
19
In the editing modal that appears, update the **video title**.
20
Enter the **13-digit video ID** from **Brightcove**.
21
Update the visibility of the video to students using the **Availability** dropdown menu.
22
**Save Changes!**
23
Email your Catalyst Education contact with any questions!
