Managing Videos in Skykit Beam
  • 05 Jan 2024
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Managing Videos in Skykit Beam

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Managing Videos

After you upload a video into Skykit Beam, you can manage it in the Settings drawer. 

NOTE: Total Duration is set by Video Length

When you upload a video, the Total Duration of playback is set by the original length of the video.

  1. From the Content menu, select the video you want to manage. The Video content manager window opens.


    Video content manager window

Need some help with the Content Item Manager? Learn more: Content Item Manager Tour

  1. Beam automatically adds the title of your uploaded video in the title field. If you'd like to change it, enter a new title in the Title field.

    Video window - title field highlighted

  2. Select the gear icon in the upper right-hand corner to open the video's Settings drawer.

    Video window - gear icon highlighted

  3. From the Transition list, select how you would like the video to transition to the next slide.

    Video Settings Drawer

    When you select a transition, you'll see a preview of the effect in the content manager window.

  4. After you choose a transition, select the ←Back button to save your changes and close the Settings drawer.

  5. Select Publish to make your videos available to publish directly to your displays or to insert into a playlist or program.

    Video window - Publish button highlighted

Next Steps

Now that you've successfully uploaded and managed your videos, it's time to publish your content directly to your displays or insert them into a playlist or program.

Publish directly to a display: Publishing Content to a Display

Insert into a playlist: Playlists Overview

Insert into a program: Programs Overview


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