The Videos table is the central feature of this section, designed to provide a comprehensive overview of your video content. Each row represents a single video, with columns organized to display key information efficiently:
To add a new video:
1. Click "Add Video": This should open an intuitive dialog window for video upload and configuration.
2. Enter video name: This helps with organization and can be different from the display title if needed.
3. Select associated title: This links the video to its main content page.
4. Choose thumbnail file: The thumbnail is crucial for attracting clicks.
5. Select source type (embedded video, direct video, adaptive stream, basic URL): Each type has different use cases and technical requirements.
6. Add video source (URL, file, or embedded code): This is where the actual video content is specified.
For embedded videos, add the embedded code in the source section
For direct link, you select where it is direct video link or direct upload on the platform.
For direct URL link, you just place the URL:
For upload, you select a file from the local drive by clicking on the button
Choose File or
Replace File (when editing the video content):
For adaptive (HLS, DASH or HDS) stream, add the configured stream link into the source:
For basic URL, enter the name of the URL in the source field:
7. Set video quality, language, and content type:
These settings affect how the video is displayed and filtered.
8. Upload subtitles/captions if needed:
That is done from the Add captions button under the video preview.
Clicking on Add Captions button will display a new dialog window, where the file can be added and its language selected
Subtitles enhance accessibility and allow for multilingual support.