Prototype for a Simplified Upload Process

[ferishili]

This sub-issue aims to present a prototype and concept for a more intuitive and streamlined upload process.

Before we proceed: You may come across the term "DnD", which stands for Drag and Drop.

The configuration should be managed by the admin, with the following outputs/approaches:

1. No Interaction Mode

In this mode and as discussed in the main issue, the admin decides to enable a fully automated process with only DnD. The upload starts immediately, without requiring further user interaction.

• Teachers simply DnD the video and select Opencast in the modal popup.
• All default settings, as configured by the admin, will be applied automatically.

🔹 Potential drawbacks:

• Some workarounds might be necessary to align this with Moodle’s default behavior.
• Some users may need more control—for instance, preventing videos from being published under their filenames and becoming immediately accessible to students.

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2. Basic Overview Mode

If this mode is selected by the admin, teachers will see a simple overview page after dragging and dropping their video.

• Users can edit options in-line before clicking the Upload button.

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3. Advanced Mode

Admins can choose to provide an "Advanced Settings" link within the basic overview page.

• This allows users to access additional options, such as:
  • Uploading manual subtitles
  • Adding slides alongside the video
  • Configuring other advanced upload settings

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Conclusion

This prototype aims to provide a more intuitive and flexible approach to uploading videos in Opencast—catering to both users who prefer the simplest workflow and those who require advanced customization.
A Pull Request for this prototype will be provided as soon as it gets upvotes and ready from the core groups and feedbacks!