What is Video Element in Cinema8
The Video Element allows you to overlay additional videos on top of your main video. You can also enable a skip button after a required viewing time.
Overlaying a Video Element
To get started, drag and drop the Video element from the Elements list onto your timeline layer. You’ll then see the configuration screen:
Step 1: Select a Video
Choose the video you want to overlay using the video tool.
Step 2: Add to Layer
Click to insert the selected video into your main video layer. Your overlay is now ready.
Editing Video Element Settings
Once added, the video element will appear in the layer timeline:
Available Settings
- Name the element – Assign a meaningful name.
- Entry time – Set when the video appears.
- Exit time – Set when the video disappears.
- Preview – View the element before finalizing.
- Replace video – Choose a different video from the library.
- Visibility toggle – Show or hide the video.
- Exit action – Define what happens when the element ends.
- Add actions – Attach additional actions on exit.
- Player controls – Allow viewers to pause or seek.
- Mandatory watch time – Require a minimum watch duration.
- Mandatory message – Display a message while mandatory viewing is active.
- Skip button text – Customize the skip button label.
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Need help with actions like Hide, Go to Time, or Show Element?
See the full list in the element actions guide.