Ads in Your Interactive Videos

Cinema8 supports integration with Google Ad Manager (DFP) and VAST to deliver monetized ads in interactive video content.

Cinema8 allows you to monetize your interactive videos by embedding ad content such as banners or videos using DFP (Google Ad Manager) and VAST (Video Ad Serving Template).

These tools enable targeted ad delivery during playback or between video segments and allow integration with third-party ad platforms.

What Are DFP and VAST?

DFP (Google Ad Manager)
Formerly known as DoubleClick for Publishers, DFP is a platform used to manage and deliver ads across websites and applications using code-based integration.
VAST (Video Ad Serving Template)
VAST is an industry-standard protocol that enables video ads to be served across different platforms and devices using a unified code format.

How to Use Ads in Cinema8 Videos

Step 1: Add the Advertising Element

Use the DoubleClick for Publishers element in Cinema8 to configure the ad zone. You can embed either video or banner ads directly into your interactive project.

Step 2: Define Ad Placement

Choose where ads should appear:

At a specific time during playback
Between two video segments
Based on viewer interaction (e.g., answering questions)

Step 3: Set Conditional Logic (Optional)

Apply logic to control ad behavior.
Example:
Show an ad only if a viewer answers a quiz question incorrectly. If the answer is correct, delay the ad to the end of the video.

Step 4: Set Mandatory Watch Time

Define how long the viewer must watch the ad before continuing the video. This helps maximize ad visibility and revenue.

Step 5: Integrate Your DFP Account

Connect your Google Ad Manager account within Cinema8 to manage campaigns and reporting.
Learn how to integrate →

Ads can be used to generate revenue, promote branded content, or display sponsored messages based on viewer behavior.