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How to create a video and embed it in a SharePoint page

Embedding Videos in a SharePoint Page

Purpose

Use this resource to learn how to create a video using your web cam and embed it in a SharePoint Intranet page for distribution.

  • Create Video
  • Edit Video
  • Embed Video in a SharePoint Page

Process

Instructions

Create Video

Create Video

  1. Open Document Library - navigate to the document library where your video will be stored.
  2. Launch Video Editor - in the top right, click on "Create or Upload". Select "Clipchamp video"
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  3. Record with Webcam - on the left navigation pane, select "Record and create" to open and then select "Webcam".
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  4. Set Backdrop - select on the backdrop button to blur or upload a background image (or choose an existing image from the library).
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  5. Start Recording - select start recording to begin.
    • Don't stop if you stutter or don't like what you said. Just keep recording! During the edit process, you can delete the cuts before and after your desired content.
    • Include long gaps before you start talking and after you end talking during your message. This will help during the edit process.
      • Look into the camera during these times.  This will provide transition time before you clip out the beginning and end pieces to create a polished end result.
  6. Stop Video - when complete, click the stop video button.
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  7. Save and Edit - click the save and edit button to finalize your video, or retake if you prefer.
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Edit Video

Edit Video

  1. Trim Off Ends - play your video and pause where you want to trip. Then click the scissors icon to make a section cut.
    • Alternately, use the slider to move directly to the section you want to cut and lick on the scissor icon.
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  2. Delete Video Sections - select on the section to remove and click the Delete key on your keyboard (or right click > Delete).
    • Do the same for the beginning and end sections.
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  3. Delete Gaps - delete the gap that now remains in the section by hovering over it and clicking on the trash can icon.
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  4. Export Video
    • Create a meaningful name - the name is seen on the SharePoint page
    • Quality = 1080p
    • Save to the SharePoint > Document Library folder where you want the file to be saved to.
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Embed Video in a SharePoint Page

Embed in a SharePoint Page

  1. Open Page - navigate to the SharePoint page you want to embed your video in, and start an edit session.
  2. Embed Video - on your SharePoint page, add the "Video" web part into your desired location.
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  3. Choose Video - navigate to the Document Library folder where you saved your video and select it.
    • Don't create a sharing link so that the video is only viewable by HDI employees
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  4. Visibility - ensure Show in mobile and email view is turned on.

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