In this Studio release (January 6), a new and modern Studio Library layout simplifies video content management. Additionally, several design enhancements have been implemented, including improved search and filter functions within the library, making the process more efficient and user-friendly.
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New Features |
New Studio Library Layout
Navigation Menu
Users can access their personal videos, shared content, and course collections from the updated navigation panel. This gives users a comprehensive view of their Library at a glance.
View New Studio Library Layout
In the My Library page, by default, the most recently uploaded media displays first.
Shared media is in the Shared Library drop-down menu.
Course collections are in the Course Collections drop-down menu.
List View
Users can view their Library in List View to view more content and reduce the need for scrolling.
View List View
To change the library layout, click the List View icon. A user’s preferred method is remembered by the browser allowing them to set their default view (grid or list) how they want.
New Filters
Users can filter by captioned media, media types, tags, and date ranges.
These filters display as labels [1] and can be easily removed to refine searches [2]. To remove all filters, click the Clear Filters link [3].
Users can filter by media types like Studio recordings, Zoom uploads, YouTube, or Vimeo [1], by tags [2], captioned or uncaptioned videos [3], or a date range of after [4] or before [5] a certain date.
Click the Apply button [6].
View Hide or Show Course Collections
To switch between all courses or show only active ones, click the Eye icon. This is persistent in the user's browser.
💡 Related feature idea: [Studio] Better Sorting/Filtering for Canvas Studio
Bulk Action Addition
Users can use bulk actions to move multiple videos to a collection, delete multiple videos, or add tags. This feature allows users to save time while managing large quantities of Studio content.
To move, delete, or add tags, click the checkbox next to each video [1]. Click the Options icon [2] and then choose to Select All videos [3], Move to [4], Add Tags [5], or Delete [6].
💡 Related feature idea: [Studio] Allow. bulk delete and drag and drop options in Studio
Updated Features |
Improved Content Search
View Improved Search
The search functionality is updated to make finding and viewing videos easier. When users search for a video, they can instantly view its location in their Library.
Library Sorting Update
Users can sort collections and media separately using the existing date and name options.
View Sort Options
Users can sort by most recent date on top, oldest date on top, alphabetically A to Z, or alphabetically Z to A.
💡 Related feature idea: [Studio] Better Sorting/Filtering for Canvas Studio
Adding New Collections
View Add New Collection
In the My Library navigation menu, users can click the Add icon to add a new collection.
Shared Content Update
View Shared Content
When users interact with shared content, the owner of the collection is displayed at the top of the page.
Note: Admins can click the user’s name and directly open the user’s library in a new tab.
Switch to New Studio Library Layout Toggle
View Switch to New Studio Library Layout Toggle
In Settings, in the Interface section, admins can toggle the Switch to New Studio Library Layout feature to opt in or out.
For additional insight, view the Discover The New Studio Library Experience! (+Video) blog post from our Studio product manager, Akos!
Change Log
2024-12-13
