Creating Your First Video
Cinema8 makes it easy to go from idea to a fully interactive, high-quality video — whether it’s a tutorial, a product demo, or an immersive 360° experience.
This guide walks you through the full workflow to help you confidently publish your first video.
Step 1: Start a New Video
- Log in to your Cinema8 Dashboard.
- Click the “New Video” button.
- Choose how you want to begin:
- Upload an existing video
- Record your screen
- Use a ready-made template
- Create a 360° interactive video
Not sure where to start? Try a template to explore interactive layouts and speed up production.
Step 2: Add Interactivity
Make your content more engaging with built-in interaction tools:
- Click “Add Interactivity” in the editor.
- Drag and drop elements such as:
- Clickable CTAs
- Embedded forms
- Hotspots
- Interactive quizzes
These elements let your audience engage directly with your content — boosting retention and ROI.
Step 3: Edit Your Video
Use Cinema8’s built-in tools to polish your project:
- Trim and cut clips to improve pacing.
- Add background music and sound effects for a polished feel.
- Adjust transitions and layer elements on the timeline.
✨ Tip: Preview each scene after trimming to ensure that your interactions sync properly.
Step 4: Preview and Publish
Once you’re happy with your edits:
- Click “Preview” to test all interactions.
- Click “Publish” to go live.
- Choose your video’s visibility:
- Public: Accessible to everyone
- Private: Restricted to selected users
- Password Protected: Adds an extra layer of security
Cinema8 also lets you generate an embed code to display your video on your website or blog — perfect for product launches or tutorials.
🎉 You’re All Set!
You’ve successfully created your first Cinema8 video.
Start experimenting with more interactive elements, analytics, and templates to level up your storytelling and engagement.
Looking to go deeper? Explore how to add forms, branching logic, analytics, and more in our advanced interactivity guides.