Make the most of the YuJa solution to capture your lectures and manage your videos. Simplify how you record and manage course recordings and any other videos.
The YuJa Lumina video platform is a multi-source recording, editing, storage, and video distribution service (stored in the cloud) integrated with the Virtual Campus (Brightspace).
YuJa lets you record or import videos from your existing courses (or any other video you own), edit them, organize clips, add audio and visual enhancements, live stream, and insert quizzes.
You can access YuJa Lumina directly from Brightspace.
Please note: If you are recording your course in a teaching space on campus, please read the Guidelines for media recording of students in learning spaces.
You can also use the Notice of Collection of Personal Information we prepare for you.
The YuJa Lumina video platform is an all-in-one software for creating, managing, editing, live streaming, and sharing video content securely on any device. It is integrated with the Virtual Campus (Brightspace).
YuJa Lumina offers many benefits for both students and teaching staff. We signed a contract in June 2026 that can continue for the next 5 years.
Benefits for students
- Simple interface, accessible on any device, at any time.
- Seamless viewing of course videos, with note-taking, bookmarks, and comments directly in the player.
- Quizzes embedded in videos (multiple choice, true or false, short answer) allowing students to check their understanding of the content while watching.
- Quiz results obtained immediately, with automatic synchronization to the Virtual Campus gradebook.
- Automatic captioning of videos for better accessibility.
Benefits for teaching staff
- Simplified video uploading and management in a centralized, secure library.
- Built-in video editing tools to adjust or enhance content without external software.
- Creation of interactive quizzes (multiple choice, true or false, short answer) directly within videos, useful in the assessment process.
- Immediate feedback on student understanding through quiz results and video usage statistics.
- Time-stamped comments on the video timeline, facilitating precise feedback and collaboration among colleagues.
- Analytics data allowing instruction to be adapted based on students' actual engagement.
Access YuJa
We recommend accessing YuJa directly via the Virtual Campus (Brightspace). Once connected to YuJa through the Virtual Campus, you can download the YuJa client to capture your course lectures.
Create a video
YuJa offers video-capturing features that can be used to record your lecture. The Software capture tool must be installed on your computer.
Edit a video
YuJa Video Editor can trim parts of recorded videos, insert slides and images, edit captions, and perform other video editing tasks. This guide describes the features available in the Yuja Video Editor.
Livestream
YuJa Live Streaming allows faculty members to stream their classes synchronously over the Internet. Through the following document, you will learn how to host a Live Stream, features while watching a Live Stream, and all the different settings within the program.
Download the guide on live streaming
Video quiz
YuJa allows faculty members to insert a quiz into a video. The following documentation illustrates this functionality and how it connects with the Virtual Campus (Brightspace) Gradebook. Note: To create a video quiz in YuJa, a video must be uploaded to “My Media” section or previously recorded in YuJa.
Download the guide on creating video quiz
Recording in classrooms
YuJa Live Streaming allows professors to record their live sessions and share those recordings with students. This guide covers how to record in the classroom.
What is YuJa Lumina?
YuJa is a cloud-based video capture, editing, and streaming service that uOttawa has acquired for faculty members, students, and support staff. The software lets users create or upload videos to their online environment, then stream content shared by other users.
How do I access YuJa?
Log in to the Virtual Campus (Brightspace) and click on the YuJa tab in the navigation bar.
How do I get a YuJa account?
uOttawa provides a YuJa account to all students and faculty members. You can access the platform via the Virtual Campus (Brightspace) by clicking on the YuJa tab in the navigation bar of your course.
Does recording require special software?
YuJa software is installed on classroom computers so you can capture your lectures. However, if you want to record on your personal computer, you need to download the YuJa Software Capture application.
* Faculty: Yes. You need to download the YuJa Software Capture application to live stream or create videos on your personal computer. It can be downloaded from the YuJa tab in Brightspace.
* Students: No. You can access YuJa directly through Brightspace, using most browsers.
How do I edit my videos in YuJa Lumina?
YuJa has a built-in editing tool that lets you trim clips, edit captions, insert images, and perform several other operations on your videos. Please refer to the document Edit a Video for the steps.
If a video is deleted by accident, can it be recovered?
Yes, the deleted video will be moved to the Recycle Bin and kept for 60 days. During that time, you can recover it by going to your YuJa account and selecting the Recycle Bin. If someone else is granted Full Access to a video and deletes it, the video will go to the owner's Recycle Bin.
Is the video link accessible only to internal uOttawa users?
External users can also access the video with the link, but you can add a password for additional security.
How do I get additional help or support?
You can contact YuJa support or reach out directly to TLSS for further assistance: saea-tlss@uOttawa.ca.
What should I know about recording students in the classroom?
If you are recording your course in a teaching space on campus, you must read the Guidelines for media recording of students in learning spaces.
Is it possible to add captions to recordings automatically?
Yes, it is possible. Please follow the instructions on this YuJa web page.
