Video Annotator

How can I annotate a learner’s video submission?

Click on the three dots next to the learner’s video submission.
Select the "Annotate" option. The video will open in a new browser tab and be ready for annotation.

What tools are available for video annotations?

Freehand Drawing: Draw directly on paused video frames with customisable colors and stroke thickness.
Shapes: Add shapes like rectangles, circles, and arrows to emphasise areas. Adjust their size, color, and duration.
Text: Insert text boxes anywhere on paused frames. Customise the font size, color, and style.
Images: Upload images to overlay on the video. Resize, rotate, and move them as needed.

How do I manage annotations?

Save annotations directly in the system without downloading.
Undo or redo recent actions to correct mistakes.
Delete individual annotations while keeping others intact.

What other features does the video annotator offer?

Play, Pause, and Manual Navigation: You can play or pause the video at any time and navigate forward or backward manually for precise annotation.
Adjust Annotation Duration: Set how long each annotation remains visible on the video (default is 3 seconds).
Revisit and Edit Annotations: Return to the annotated video later and update or add new annotations.

Side Toolbox

A. Add Text Box

Insert a text box on a paused frame. Adjust font size, color, and style.

B. Create Shapes

Add shapes like circles, rectangles, and arrows. Customise their size, position, and color.

C. Add Images

Upload and place images on the video. Resize, rotate, and reposition as needed.

D. Add Comment

Attach comments to specific timeframes in the video.

E. Save Annotated Video

Save all changes and annotations for future reference.

Add Text Tool

A. Add Text Box

Click to create a text box. Pause the video, select a timeframe, and place the text box on the frame.

B. Font Selector

Choose the desired font for your text.

C. Font Size Selector

Adjust the font size for better visibility.

D. Bold and Italic

Toggle bold or italic styles to emphasise your text.

E. Color

Select a color for your text to match your annotation needs.

Add Shape Tool

A. Add Shape

Select a shape (e.g., rectangle, circle, arrow) to place on the video. Pause the video, select a timeframe, and position the shape.

B. Shape Color

Choose a color for your shape.

Add Image Tool

A. Upload Button

Click to upload an image from your device to annotate the video.

Add Comment Tool

A. Add New Comment Button

Click to create a new comment.

B. Comment Box

Type your comment in the provided box.

C. Timeline

Review the timeframe associated with your comment here.

D. Save Button

Save your comment to the selected timeframe.

E. Delete Button

Remove the comment if necessary.

Video Annotator Layout

A. Play Button

Play the video to review or check annotations.

B. Pause Button

Pause the video to make precise annotations.

C. Timeline

Use the timeline to select specific frames and adjust the duration of added objects.

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