# SwitchCast

Switch Cast allows you to cut and publish videos to switch tube.

Login with AAI: [https://cast.switch.ch](https://cast.switch.ch)

## Create a Series

Every video has to be part of a series. Usually the Series would be a module or seminar, each with multiple lectures / talks.

- Switch to Series and click on New Series

[![cast01.png](https://wiki.math.uzh.ch/public/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/cast01.png)](https://wiki.math.uzh.ch/public/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/cast01.png)

- Fill out the Meta Information and choose a license

[![cast02.png](https://wiki.math.uzh.ch/public/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/cast02.png)](https://wiki.math.uzh.ch/public/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/cast02.png)

- Set Permission of who can view and who can add / edit videos in this Series.

[![cast03.png](https://wiki.math.uzh.ch/public/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/cast03.png)](https://wiki.math.uzh.ch/public/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/cast03.png)

- Select the Theme of the Series

[![cast04.png](https://wiki.math.uzh.ch/public/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/cast04.png)](https://wiki.math.uzh.ch/public/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/cast04.png)

- Click on Finish if everything is correct.

## Create an Event

Events are the actual videos, each Series can have multiple Events.

- Switch to the Events Tab and click on Add Event

[![cast05.png](https://wiki.math.uzh.ch/public/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/cast05.png)](https://wiki.math.uzh.ch/public/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/cast05.png)

- Fill out the Meta Data and choose the correct Series

[![cast06.png](https://wiki.math.uzh.ch/public/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/cast06.png)](https://wiki.math.uzh.ch/public/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/cast06.png)

- Upload your Videos, at least one Video needs to be provided. Slides would be the Desktop Recording.

[![cast07.png](https://wiki.math.uzh.ch/public/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/cast07.png)](https://wiki.math.uzh.ch/public/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/cast07.png)

- Here you can select if you want to publish it directly or cut before publishing.

[![cast08.png](https://wiki.math.uzh.ch/public/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/cast08.png)](https://wiki.math.uzh.ch/public/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/cast08.png)

- Click on Create if everything is correct.

[![cast09.png](https://wiki.math.uzh.ch/public/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/cast09.png)](https://wiki.math.uzh.ch/public/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/cast09.png)

- You will see a processing Event in the Overview.

[![cast10.png](https://wiki.math.uzh.ch/public/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/cast10.png)](https://wiki.math.uzh.ch/public/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/cast10.png)

## Cutting

If you didn't choose to publish your video directly, you can cut it inside cast. Wait for the Import to finish and start cutting.

- Start by clicking on the Scissors with the red dot.

[![cast11.png](https://wiki.math.uzh.ch/public/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/cast11.png)](https://wiki.math.uzh.ch/public/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/cast11.png)

- This should display a preview of the video with some tools underneath

[![cast12.png](https://wiki.math.uzh.ch/public/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/cast12.png)](https://wiki.math.uzh.ch/public/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/cast12.png)

- Play the video, pause at the place you want a cut, click on the *Split* button bellow.

[![cast13.png](https://wiki.math.uzh.ch/public/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/cast13.png)](https://wiki.math.uzh.ch/public/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/cast13.png)

- Click on the Eye next to each *Segment* to hide or show the clip
- If you activate the *Preview Mode* on the right hand side, you will only see the visible Segments when you click play.
- Select a fitting Thumbnail for the Video or Upload an Image.

[![cast14.png](https://wiki.math.uzh.ch/public/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/cast14.png)](https://wiki.math.uzh.ch/public/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/cast14.png)

- Edit which Audio Tracks should be played by clicking on them.

[![cast15.png](https://wiki.math.uzh.ch/public/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/cast15.png)](https://wiki.math.uzh.ch/public/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/cast15.png)

- Save with "No Workflow" for in between saves - save with "Publish" when you are finished

[![cast16.png](https://wiki.math.uzh.ch/public/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/cast16.png)](https://wiki.math.uzh.ch/public/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/cast16.png)

- The details of the Events should now be on Publishing

[![cast17.png](https://wiki.math.uzh.ch/public/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/cast17.png)](https://wiki.math.uzh.ch/public/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/cast17.png)

## Publish to Switch Tube

- When the Status is finished, click on the blue 3 bars.

[![cast18.png](https://wiki.math.uzh.ch/public/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/cast18.png)](https://wiki.math.uzh.ch/public/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/cast18.png)

- Switch to the tab Publications to see all the relevant links.

[![cast19.png](https://wiki.math.uzh.ch/public/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/cast19.png)](https://wiki.math.uzh.ch/public/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/cast19.png)