Add/Edit Video

Adding a New Video

There are multiple ways to add a new video, depending on the type of site you’re working with:

Y Sites: Navigate to “Content” and click the blue “Add Content” button. Select “Virtual Y Video.”
Standalone Virtual Y Sites: Go to “Virtual Y” -> “Videos” -> “Add Video.”
From the Main Content Tab: You can also add a new video directly from the main “Content” tab.

Title and Description: Add a title and description for your video. These will be displayed below the video player.

Selecting Your Video: In the “Media” tab, click “Select videos.”
- New Videos (Default): This option is for uploading new videos.
  - Video Name: Name your video file the same as your content title for easy identification.
  - Video URL: Copy and paste your video URL into the “Video URL” field.
    - Supported Platforms: This field supports Vimeo and YouTube URLs.
    - URL Format: Use the main URL from your browser’s address bar. You do not need embed code or special URLs.
  - Other Fields: The “Media Tags,” “Directory,” “Revision Log Message,” and “URL Alias” fields can usually be ignored.
- Previously Uploaded Videos: If you are reusing a video you’ve already uploaded, go to the “Select Videos” tab and choose the desired video.

Level (if applicable): Select a level for your video, such as for an on-demand class.
- Add/Edit Levels: You can add or edit the default levels by going to “Structure” -> “Taxonomy” -> “Virtual YMCA Level” -> “List terms.”
Instructor Name (if applicable): Type in the instructor’s name.
Category: Choose a category for your video by typing it in and selecting from the dropdown. Only one category can be assigned per video.
Equipment: If your video features the use of equipment (e.g., exercise equipment in a workout video), type the name of the equipment and select it from the list. To add multiple items, click “Add another item.”
- Configure Equipment List: You can configure the available equipment options by going to “Structure” -> “Taxonomy” -> “Virtual YMCA Equipment” -> “List terms.”
Duration: Add your video’s length in seconds in the “Duration” field.
Featured Video: To feature your video on the Virtual Y homepage, click the “featured” checkbox.