Opencast is a flexible, scalable and reliable video capture, distribution, and management system for academic institutions. Opencast is built by a growing community of developers in collaboration with leading universities and organizations worldwide.

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2019 Opencast summit, January 16-18, Zurich, Switzerland - registration is still open.; more information on the conference website.

To celebrate the 10th anniversary of Opencast, the community is giving away 5 starter-sets. Find out more...

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Opencast has an active, helpful and engaging community. Here you can find information on how to get in contact with us.