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FAQs
Welcome to Opencast! Choose a category below that best describes your purpose for learning about Opencast. Clicking on the title of the category will take you to a customized set of frequently asked questions that might be helpful for you.
- Newcomer to Opencast
There are many facets to Opencast, all centered around the use of audiovisual content in academia. Use these FAQs to find out more about Opencast as a community and the projects supported by the Opencast community.
- Instructor, researcher or student
While many of the more active members are technically-focused, all members of the community agree that the desired end result of our efforts is to have a positive impact on teaching and learning. We welcome the input and support of instructors, students and researchers, and strongly encourage your participation.
- Developer or designer interested in the Matterhorn project
The Matterhorn project is in a very active stage of lively discussions. Get involved now!
- IT or AV professional
The Opencast community includes IT/AV professionals many institutions and organizations around the world. They represent a wide continuum of interests and implementations for audiovisual content, ranging from those who are just getting off the ground to those that have developed mature, enterprise-wide solutions. This variety of expertise is a vast resource at your disposal.
- Decision-maker
The Opencast community is an excellent resource for information decision to adopt and implement a solution for management of audiovisual content in academia. A range of information is available through this site, and answers to more specific questions can be sought from the Opencast community through the mailing lists.
