Project Item Element
Add interactive routing cards to navigate between projects
The Project Item Element allows you to display other Cinema8 video projects as interactive cards. These can be used to route viewers between different content.
Adding a Project Item Element
Step 1: Add the Element to the Layer
Drag the Project Item element from the Elements list onto the timeline.
Step 2: Choose a Video
A list of your previously created projects will appear. Select the project you’d like to link.
Step 3: Save the Selection
Click Save to insert the project item into your current video.
Configuring the Element Settings
Once added to the layer, clicking the element reveals its configuration panel.
General Settings
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Name | Assign a descriptive label to the element. |
| Start | Define when the project card appears on screen. |
| End | Set when the element disappears. |
Behavior & Actions
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| On Appear | Trigger an action when the element appears. |
| + Add Action | Add more than one action to run at the same time. |
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See the full list of supported actions in the Element Properties guide.
Positioning the Element
You can fine-tune layout and dimensions using percentage-based inputs:
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Top | Distance from top of screen |
| Left | Distance from left edge |
| Width | Width of the element (in %) |
| Height | Height of the element (in %) |
Final Steps
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| Save | Save all changes made to the element. |
| Delete | Permanently remove the element from the layer. |