360° videos and Ad Configuration

Description

This chapter describes the 360° video feature as well as the ad configuration features.

Mark a 360° video in VideoManager Pro

You can mark 360° videos so that they can be played back correctly. To do this, follow these steps:

• After uploading your 360° video, select it in the video list.

• Open the Metadata accordion menu.

• Check the This is a 360° video option.

• (Optional) Select the video type from the drop-down menu:

  • 2D equirectangular

  • 3D top and bottom

  • 3D side-by-side

• To ensure correct playback, select a 360° ready player type for publication.

• You can set up a 360° enabled player in the Player Generator. If you are not sure which player is suitable, contact movingimage customer support.

Here are some additional tips:

• When uploading your 360° video, make sure that the file name includes the word "360". This will help the player to correctly identify the video.

• For best results, use a 360° video player that supports the video type you have selected.

• If you are not sure how to mark your 360° video, you can contact movingimage customer support for assistance.

Ad configuration

You can also add video ads to your videos. You can choose from pre-roll, mid-roll, or post-roll ads, and you can even use a combination of all three.

To add video ads to a video, follow these steps:

• In the VideoManager Pro video list, select the video you want to add ads to.

• Open the Ad Configuration accordion menu.

• In the Ad Configuration drop-down menu, select the ad configuration you want to use.

• If you don't want to show any ads for this video, select No ads from the drop-down menu.

Global ad configuration

You can also set a global ad configuration for all videos in your account. This means that all videos will use the same ad configuration unless you specifically override it for a single video.

To set a global ad configuration, follow these steps:

• In the VideoManager Pro administration area, go to Settings > Video Ads.

• In the Global ad configuration section, select the ad configuration you want to use.

• Click Save.

Tips

• You can create custom ad configurations that meet your specific needs.

• You can preview ad configurations before you apply them to a video.

• If you have any questions about adding video ads to your videos, you can contact VideoManager Pro customer support.