MEDIAL v9 Released | AI is Here!
- MEDIAL
- 4 days ago
- 5 min read
We’re excited to announce the launch of:
MEDIAL v9, the most powerful, seamless and intelligent version yet of our video learning platform. Built to streamline how you teach, train and engage, version 9 introduces AI-generated video quizzes, frictionless LMS integrations with platforms like Moodle, Canvas and Blackboard, and unlimited AI-powered captioning at a game-changing price. Whether you’re an educator, trainer or content creator, MEDIAL v9 is designed to save you time, boost interaction and make video learning smarter than ever. Below I break down the core improvements, how they work in practice, and what they mean for institutions and educators.
Table of Contents
Why captions matter more than ever
Closed captions are now the foundation for every AI feature in MEDIAL v9. Captions unlock accessibility and also act as the raw text that powers search, chaptering, quiz generation, and more. Historically, high-quality captions meant high costs. MEDIAL addresses that by running an in-house Automatic Speech Recognition pipeline based on OpenAI's Whisper model. That change reduces cost and makes it realistic to caption entire video collections instead of a handful of high-priority items.
The new caption profiles, labeled MEDIAL LM (language model), let institutions choose an affordable automatic option or retain the existing human captioning service when greater accuracy is required. The practical takeaway is simple: caption everything you publish and get immediate value from multiple downstream features without large per-video fees.
AI-generated quizzes that integrate with LMS grading
Creating formative assessments used to be a separate task. MEDIAL v9 automates that step. Upload or select a video, configure options such as number and difficulty of questions, and let the AI produce multiple choice, true/false, and free-text items. Questions are placed along the video timeline so they appear at the relevant moment, and you can edit, delete, or regenerate any item before publishing.
A key technical improvement is the move to LTI 1.3. That enables direct grading integration with LMS platforms like Moodle, Blackboard, and Canvas. Once a student completes a video quiz, results can be written straight into the LMS grade book. That closes the loop on assessment and reporting without extra manual steps.
What you can configure
- Question mix
- Choose how many multiple choice, true/false, and free-text questions to generate.
- Difficulty
- Request easy, medium, or hard questions to match learner levels.
- Playback controls
- Allow skipping, pausing, and time limits per question.
- Annotations and links
- Add links or notes at start, end, or during specific clips.
Search inside videos - find the exact moment
Transcripts enable precise in-video search. MEDIAL v9 indexes caption text so users can search for keywords and jump to every moment those keywords were spoken. This is especially useful for long lectures or procedural videos where only a small segment is relevant to a learner's query.
Search results highlight the matching timestamps and let users jump directly to relevant segments. For educators, this reduces friction when pointing students to exact concepts or examples.
Automatic chaptering for better navigation
Chaptering uses the same captions to detect topic boundaries and generate start and end points for sections. The result feels like having YouTube-style chapters but tailored to teaching content: clear section titles, visible markers on the timeline, and an improved browsing experience for anyone returning to specific parts of a lecture.
Homepage improvements and a richer portal
MEDIAL v9 also enhances portal design. The homepage gains a cover flow like display for featured or latest videos, replacing a static header image with a more dynamic and discoverable visual layout. This helps learners and staff quickly spot recent uploads, promoted items, or curated collections.
Pricing and packages - pick what fits
All AI features are optional. MEDIAL has introduced tiered packages to meet different usage and budget scenarios. Packages range from Starter to Plus with different allowances for caption hours, turnaround times, and model access. Pricing examples range from approximately $1,000 to $10,000 per year depending on volume and model availability. There is also pay-as-you-go billing for organisations that prefer flexible consumption.
Higher-level packages provide access to more capable models and faster processing windows. MEDIAL remains open to negotiation on pricing and can tailor solutions based on volume and institutional needs.
Quick implementation wins
- Caption all new uploads
- Low-cost automatic captions immediately enable search, chaptering, and quiz generation.
- Generate quizzes for core lectures
- Use AI quizzes to produce formative checks without extra authoring time.
- Connect to LMS
- Switch to LTI 1.3 connectors to write grades directly to course grade books.
- Use chaptering
- Break long lectures into digestible sections to improve engagement.
Sample use case
A faculty member uploads a 15-minute demonstration on a lab technique. Automatic captions are created using a MEDIAL LM profile. Within minutes, chapter markers appear, in-video search is available, and with a few clicks a 6-question AI quiz is generated and placed along the timeline. Students take the quiz inside the LMS, and scores are automatically written to the grade book. Time spent on manual captioning, quiz authoring, and grade entry is eliminated.
How do MEDIAL's AI captions differ from traditional caption services?
MEDIAL's AI captions use an in-house Whisper-based model called MEDIAL LM for automatic speech recognition. This reduces per-video cost and speeds processing. Human captioning remains available as an option for use cases that require maximum accuracy.
Can AI-generated quizzes be edited before students see them?
Yes. Generated questions appear in an editor where authors can delete, replace, or modify items. Questions are placed on the video timeline and can be adjusted or augmented manually.
Will grades from video quizzes appear in the LMS grade book?
Yes. MEDIAL v9 uses LTI 1.3 to enable grading integration with major LMS platforms. Quiz scores can be written directly to the course grade book for teachers and students to review.
What are the available pricing options?
MEDIAL offers tiered packages: Starter, Standard, and Plus, with options for annual subscription or pay-as-you-go. Packages vary by caption hour allowance, model access, and turnaround time. Contact MEDIAL for a tailored quote.
Is chaptering and in-video search available for all captioned content?
Yes. Once captions exist for a video, automatic chaptering and in-video search can be run. Higher-quality transcripts will naturally improve chapter and search accuracy.
Final thoughts
MEDIAL v9 focuses on practical AI features that amplify existing workflows rather than replace them. Affordable automatic captions unlock search, chaptering, and quiz generation, while LTI 1.3 makes it straightforward to integrate results into learning systems. For institutions looking to scale video-based learning, these updates reduce friction and deliver measurable efficiency gains. Click the button below to book a meeting and discover more about MEDIAL.
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