Video Management Services at JMU
JMU Libraries currently supports two major systems that can host instructional video content for JMU faculty and staff: illumira and Canvas. We also support the Canvas Studio and Zoom software to record class presentations.
Illumira Video Hosting
5GB
Faculty Only
Hosting service for JMU faculty and staff to upload and share instructional video and audio. illumira is for media used on a regular basis by a course or for active collaboration, not for long term storage or archiving
Canvas
Course by Course
Student & Faculty
Canvas Studio is a communication tool that allows instructors and students to actively collaborate through video and audio media. Canvas Studio is for media used within a course and is intended not for long term storage or archiving.
Zoom
60-day Limit
Faculty, Staff, & Students
Video conferencing software for use by faculty, staff, and students. May also be used to record conferences and classroom lectures.
Support/Help
Other Video Services
Video Hosting and Storage Options
illumira and Canvas Studio are intended for actively used, instructional content. The below table compares these systems with appropriate options for longer-term storage supported by JMU.
| System | Intended Use | Storage | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| illumira Video Hosting | For instructional video and audio (not for long term storage) Learn more | 5 GB | Faculty and Staff Only |
| Canvas | Upload video and audio files into Canvas courses for sharing. (not for long term storage) Learn more | Course by Course | Faculty & Students |
| One Drive For Business | Personal online storage space for faculty Learn more | 5120 GB | Faculty Only |
| Dukes One Drive For Business | Personal online storage space for students Learn more | 1020 GB | Students Only |
| JMU Network File Storage | Networked file storage space for individuals and departments. Learn more | Varies | Faculty Only |
For questions or concerns regarding JMU Libraries’ support for video management, please contact: LIDdesk@jmu.edu.