Flexible Observation and Recording
VALT provides options to observe and record that fit into the exact environment and session requirements
Observe Controls
Control camera views and layouts for rooms.
Powerful Recording
Record within the camera or room currently being observed or schedule for future recording sessions.
Physical Start/Stop
Physical appliance options give users the option to simply start and stop recordings in the room.
Observe and Stream
Camera Types and Controls
VALT uses high-quality IP-based cameras that capture video in 1080p resolution. There are multiple options for users to select the type of camera or device to capture from. Depending on the application and type of environment, the session will be in.
PTZ Cameras: Pan-tilt-zoom cameras can be moved and operated from within the software. They can be adjust the view within the space and particular detail needed. Simply clicking the camera in observation view user can click the screen to point camera where they need to see more detail.
Fixed cameras: Fixed cameras provide the same resolution and can also allow the ability to digitally zoom in on a detail on screen.
Covert Cameras: These cameras are perfect for video capture where evidence or research fidelity are of high importance and the participant or subject would act as if they were not being recorded. Including child therapy rooms, law enforcement interviews, child behavior and autism studies, and even product and consumer research.
Camera Carts: View our ROAM solutions to see a selection of camera carts that let VALT users move cameras on a cart through out a space.
Presets
Camera presets create custom views of a specific camera position that highlight a recurring and/or special view that can quickly be accessed. Users can save a view and name it and then return to that view instantly in the preset dropdown.
Room and View Controls
With drag and drop matrix layouts of up to 9 cameras and/or 3rd party data (such as vital monitors or screens) users can create the custom room or view they can instantly return to to observe or record. This can be any number of cameras in one room or multiple. The creator can name them and see all the cameras that are associated with that room/view, which can be clicked to see just from that camera. These rooms have granular permission structures, so admins can give access to view and record from these custom views. Examples include creating a nursing simulation room with cameras from different angles around the patient, the IV insertion closeup, washing station, and other vital monitor devices or seeing multiple OSCE rooms from one observation browser on any device, observing multiple counseling graduate students from each clinical space, or streaming different focus group sessions from multiple locations.
Initiate Recording Options
To capture and record video within VALT, users have a lot of flexible options to start and stop recordings and automatically schedule recurring sessions.
Immediate Record
From within the observe tab while viewing any camera, custom view or room users can begin a recording by clicking the 'Rec' button at the top left of the screen will pull up an information template to include video metadata associate with the recording and other settings to include a evaluation template, who has access in users or permissions, options to select the author, and the ability to set a rentention period to keep the video for a set amount of time or forever. The user can then initiate the recording by clicking the red 'REC' button at the bottom.
Scheduling Options
A tab on the left side of the VALT software is devoted to the scheduling features. When clicked, it shows a list of the VALT accounts' scheduled recordings. When clicking a new scheduled recording, you have options similar to starting a recording within the observe tab, such as, associating information and evaluation tab, sharing permissions, author, and retention settings.
Starting a recording within the scheduling tab offers a little more flexibility to initiating recordings automatically in the future and to reoccur. Users can set the recording to start a single date and time, they can set the duration to record in hour and 5 minute intervals. Then decide to repeat based on daily, weekly and monthly options.
In-Room Controls
VALT offers integration with a lot of physical hardware to start and stop recordings. These include start/stop buttons, privacy buttons, control displays, card readers and key pads. View the available options here https://www.ipivs.com/products/valt-room-controls. These options give the facilitators to options to start recordings without needing to be at a control device within the VALT applicaton. Ideal for scenrios such as law enforcement, child advocacy, medical sessions, patient observation, graduate medical healthcare team trainings.
Motion Detection
VALT version 6.4 introduces motion detection recording, allowing recordings to automatically start when movement is detected within a room. This feature is permission-based and can be enabled for specific user groups through the settings menu. Once enabled, administrators can activate motion detection for individual rooms, adjust how long recordings continue after motion stops, and allow recordings to end automatically without manually stopping them.
Users can toggle motion detection on or off while observing a room, and recordings will begin when movement is detected. To improve accuracy, camera-specific settings allow users to adjust sampling frequency, detection sensitivity, and create detection masks to block areas where motion should be ignored, such as windows or busy hallways. These controls help ensure recordings capture the intended activity while reducing unnecessary recordings.
Transcription and Reporting Tools
Transcriptions
VALT Transcriptions provide automated, searchable speech-to-text capabilities that are fully integrated with video recordings. Transcriptions are synchronized with video playback, allowing users to search for keywords or phrases and instantly jump to specific moments within a session. Users can edit transcripts, download them as text or VTT files, upload external caption files, and use transcriptions for both live and recorded video. The feature supports applications such as clinical documentation, education, training, research, and interview analysis by transforming recorded conversations into accessible, searchable content.
By reducing the need for manual transcription, VALT Transcriptions save time and allow organizations to analyze and review more recordings across their entire video library. On-premise transcription options help address privacy and compliance requirements, including HIPAA and FERPA considerations, by keeping sensitive recordings within the organization’s environment. Transcriptions also improve accessibility through captioning support, provide valuable insights for learner feedback and skill development, and help identify patterns, behaviors, and key moments within recorded sessions.
Use Case Examples:
Speech-language pathology language sample collection and analysis
Psychology and counseling training review and diagnostic support
Clinical documentation and accreditation requirements
Group therapy session documentation
Student self-assessment and skill development
Identifying communication patterns, filler words, and speech behaviors
Accessibility accommodations and closed captioning support
Law enforcement interviews and interrogation documentation
Searching large video libraries for specific terms, techniques, or conversations
Research and training session analysis
Reporting
VALT Reporting provides organizations with data-driven insights by transforming recording metadata, evaluations, comments, and activity data into customizable visual reports. Users can analyze trends across sessions, track student performance, monitor engagement, review evaluation results, and measure program effectiveness over time. Reports include interactive data views that allow users to drill into specific data points and connect insights back to the associated recordings. With customizable filters, individual and group reporting, multiple report types, and export options, VALT helps programs organize and analyze the information most important to their workflow.
By automating data collection and reporting, VALT reduces administrative workload while providing objective insights to support decision-making, accreditation requirements, and continuous improvement. Programs can identify learning gaps, monitor skill development, verify participation, demonstrate system usage, and provide evidence of program outcomes. Automated reports and trend analysis help faculty and administrators make informed adjustments, improve learner outcomes, and better understand the impact of their simulation and training activities.
Use Case Examples:
Accreditation and compliance reporting for simulation programs and educational institutions
Tracking student performance, progress, and required clinical/practicum hours
Monitoring student engagement with recorded sessions and reviews
Analyzing clinical skill competency and identifying common learning gaps
Measuring simulation lab usage and demonstrating ROI for funding requests
Evaluating faculty grading consistency and assessment trends
Reviewing room, equipment, and mannequin utilization
Comparing performance across students, groups, cohorts, or programs
Tracking evaluation scores and assessment completion rates
Identifying curriculum improvements through long-term performance trends
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