This article will show you how to create a video banner, with the option to upload a video from your computer in the design Center module.
Important Note:
This module may incur an additional cost. Please contact your Customer Success Manager for more information. If you do not have Design Center, you can also create a video banner through the Layout tab on a page.
Guidelines / Recommendations for Video Banners
Videos should be kept as small as possible to not slow the site down
Videos are limited to no more than 10MB
Utilize compression as effectively as possible before uploading (we recommend using a program such as Clipchamp or HandBrake)
The length of the video should be 12 to 30 seconds
Videos will be set to Autoplay and will be muted by default; we recommend keeping it this way
Files should be MP4 and will play using HTML5, which is supported by most browsers
Mobile devices and older browsers will display a static Poster Image instead of a video
If any text is placed on top of the video, make sure it is high contrast so that it is accessible for visually impaired users
Who can use this feature?
System Administrator | Owner | Publisher
Instructions
Navigate to Modules and on the Site Tools tab, select Design Center
Select Theme Manager
Select Actions in the top-right corner
Select Copy Theme
Select a Theme to copy
Create a Theme Name and select Save as Copy
Click on the banner you wish to turn into a video banner
Navigate to the Options tab
Change the Mode to Video
Ensure the Video Source is set to Uploaded
Check the Mute Sound button if you do not want the video to play sound
Navigate to the Video tab
Click Upload Video
Find and Open a video file from your computer
Click Choose Image if you wish to display a different image than the first frame
Note:
If a browser or device does not support video playback or your video file, the Poster Image will display in place of the video.
Click the X to close the banner menu
Click Save Changes
