Improves the University of Auckland lecture recording playback interface.

Latest Version

Version
0.2.0.1
Update
May 27, 2017
Size
132KiB
Developer
Category
Users
2,000+
Rating
4.23529 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (UK)
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Permissions
WebRequest
WebRequestBlocking
*://mediastore.auckland.ac.nz/*
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Canvas Video Enhancer Extension

Replaces the default Flash Player for lecture recordings with HTML5 video and adds extra controls for playback speed and playback quality.

Features:

*Playlist for lecture recordings of the same course
*Controls for playback speed and quality
*Insert bookmarks in lecture recordings
*Download recordings with 1 click
*Automatically skips copyright notice at the start of the recording
*Enables better browser compatibility for recordings - Flash Player no longer required
*Adds hotkeys for video control:
-Space plays/pauses the video
-'F' toggles fullscreen mode
-Left and Right arrow keys skips 10 seconds back/forward
-',' and '.' decreases/increases video speed

Changelog:
v0.2.0.1:
-Bugfixes
v0.2.0.0:
-Added playlist functionality
v0.1.2.1:
-Fixed parsing of some URL formats
v0.1.2.0:
-Added bookmarks feature
-Added download button
v0.1.1.2:
-Fixed compatibility with new Canvas player
v0.1.1.1:
-Bugfixes
v0.1.1.0:
-Added logging for watched videos
v0.1.0.1:
-Fixed layout issues when used with Cecil Lecture Downloader
v0.1.0.0:
-New video player interface
-Selected volume is now saved across sessions
v0.0.1.1:
-Bugfixes
v0.0.1.0:
-Added hotkeys
-Selected video quality is now saved across sessions
v0.0.0.1:
-Initial release

GitHub: https://github.com/ChineseElectricPanda/canvas-video-enhancer
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "Canvas Video Enhancer", "description": "Improves the University of Auckland lecture recording playback interface.", "version": "0.2.0.1", "permissions": ["webRequest","webRequestBlocking","*://mediastore.auckland.ac.nz/*" ], "content_scripts":[{"matches":["*://mediastore.auckland.ac.nz/*"],"run_at":"document_start","js":["injector.js"],"css":["video.css", "playlist.css", "font-awesome.min.css"],"all_frames":true }], "background": {"scripts": ["background.js"] }, "web_accessible_resources":["video.html","video.js","playlist.js","fonts/*","img/*"]}
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How to download and manually install Canvas Video Enhancer extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Canvas Video Enhancer extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install Canvas Video Enhancer extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Canvas Video Enhancer extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Canvas Video Enhancer extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Canvas Video Enhancer extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the Canvas Video Enhancer Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Canvas Video Enhancer extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Canvas Video Enhancer extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Canvas Video Enhancer extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the Canvas Video Enhancer extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download Canvas Video Enhancer extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Canvas Video Enhancer extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the Canvas Video Enhancer extension file

Select and download the Canvas Video Enhancer extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the Canvas Video Enhancer extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your Canvas Video Enhancer extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the Canvas Video Enhancer extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install Canvas Video Enhancer extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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DaMarcus Cooper (ID: 000000e12638d36a) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 10/26/2022 This extension don't work, please fix this issue.

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Vakho Akobia (ID: 000000480a0013e5) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 01/22/2022 Doesn't work

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Arion Hudson (ID: 000000d7ff9077f9) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 01/03/2021 (update: no longer works with new lecture recording releases as of 2020) Thank you so much! Please consider advertising this on campus somewhere! I had no idea this existed until recently.

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Jason (ID: 0000007bd1d137fa) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 08/22/2020 Doesn't work as of August 2020.

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Sharif Abdelwahed (ID: 000000ab31bacfc7) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/06/2020 Works to increase video speed with videos on Canvas while using Brave browser.