Faculty Guide to Streaming Video

What is it?

Swank Digital Campus enables the college to provide streaming access to feature films and documentaries released by most major studios.  Our subscription gives the library access to up to 25 films at a time per year.  Each film is licensed for a one year term.

How do I create an account?

1. Access Swank Digital Campus from the library's Databases page.
2. Log in with RAM ID (if off-campus).
3. Indicate your role as instructor and complete the registration process.

What are the benefits of doing this?

• Registered instructors can request films via the Swank portal.
• Film requests go to Michele McKenzie for consideration. 
• Upon approval, films are usually available in the Swank portal within 24-48 hours.
• Instructors receive an email confirmation acknowledging their request and notification when the film is posted.  

Tips

What is it?

Lumière includes clips and feature films for instructors to assign to their students for viewing through Canvas. (Account Required)

Most clips and films include an English subtitle option, if you need a film that is not yet available with subtitles, please contact Michele McKenzie for assistance.

How do I create an account?

A personal account is required for access. You must be a CCSF instructor to qualify for an account.  Lumière may only be used in conjunction with credit bearing courses taught at CCSF.

1. Go to Lumière (lumiere.berkeley.edu)
2. If you are a former LFLFC user, you may reactivate your account in Lumière by entering your CCSF email and following the prompts.
3. If you are a new user, enter your CCSF email (they can’t accept anything else) and complete the application.
4. When your account is approved, you will be sent an email with a password. Log on with your email address and the supplied password, then go to the YOU tab, and change your password to something easy to remember.

Tips

• For best results, use Firefox not Chrome.
• Chrome 45 or later may not work properly with Silverlight content.
• Go to the HELP tab to access "How to" instructional videos and tips on using Lumière.  You must be logged on to access the HELP tab.

What is it?

Kanopy is a mediated resource. Viewing is limited to films CCSF has licensed. The library will only license films from Kanopy that are unavailable elsewhere. 

How do I create an account?

A personal account with Kanopy is not required to view CCSF licensed content. Select "skip" to bypass Kanopy's registration process.

1. Go to Kanopy.
2. Log in with your RAM ID (if off-campus).
3. Locate the "sign up" button in the upper right corner of the screen.  

What are the benefits of doing this?

• Allows you to add films to your watchlist and add comments
• Lets you curate your own playlists of films and clips, that can be shared with your students via Canvas, email, social media or your website
• Gives you control of user settings including playback and close captioning

Tips

• Faculty can preview films in Kanopy by using their individual account linked to their public library card.
• Kanopy is available to San Francisco Public Library users.  (see SFPL's online FAQ)

What is it?

3C Media Solutions is the educational media distribution source for video content, podcasts, streaming services, and event coverage for the 114 campuses of the California Community Colleges System. (Account Required)

How do I create an account?

Faculty and staff of the California Community Colleges System may create an account (free of charge). 

1. Go to 3C Media Solutions.
2. Select "Register" in the upper right hand corner.
3. Select "Create a New Account."
4. Complete the form (be sure to include your CCSF email address).

What are the benefits of doing this?

• personal account for uploading and storing media
• ability to share media privately or publicly (embed, email link, or post to the 3C site)
• option to create a 'group' for joint access
• request captioning for your instructional videos in a few short, simple steps

Tips

• Unlimited free cloud storage for California Community College instructors.
• Store and organize all of your instructional videos and streaming media.