We are very pleased to announce the release of Matterhorn 1.2!
The most prominent feature in the Opencast Matterhorn 1.2 release is the addition of Authorization capability for viewing recordings, allowing administrators to determine which groups have access to particular series of recordings.
Matterhorn 1.2 Features
New in Matterhorn 1.2:
- Authorization for Engage, allowing administrators to determine which groups have access to particular series of recordings
- User directory integration (LDAP, CAS etc.)
- Improved services for managing Series
- Improved handling for dublin core metadata
- Security enhancements
- Support for large files uploaded to inbox
- Number bug fixes and user interface improvements
For a detailed list of new features in 1.2, visit the 1.2 documentation in the wiki. These features expand upon the powerful features that were already included in Matterhorn 1.0 and 1.1:
- For learners, a fully accessible media player capable of multiple-stream full screen viewing that creates an engaging and effective learning experience, and integrates easily with existing campus content systems through embeddable media or RSS feeds
- For instructors, powerful media tools that automatically analyze video and extract text, enabling slide segmentation and in-video searching, further reducing the time and effort learners must put in to find relevant content
- For webcast administrators, a sophisticated dashboard enabling complete control over capture, processing and publishing of recordings
- For program administrators, an efficient scheduling tool for future recordings whether ad hoc or repeating for a full semester, as well as a strong API enabling customization for local needs
- For classroom infrastructure, specifications for building a low cost, low power capture devices that supports simultaneous recording of video (e.g. of the lecturer) and VGA output from a computer (e.g. the presentation)
Release Notes and Documentation
All the relevant documentation and information related to the release can be found in the Matterhorn Documentation wiki space.
Download and Installation
Visit the download page for details on downloading from source or a VM.
Communication/Support
Several communication channels exist for getting started with Matterhorn. Visit the Opencast Communications for details.
