Channels
Video Channels are the way to keep and organize your video content. Each channel contains a list of your uploaded video files.
In Channels you can view and edit your channels, or create a new channel.
Create a New Channel
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- In the Channels tab, click Create New Channel.
- Enter a name for the new channel.
- Select a category that best describes the channel.
- Enter relevant keywords.
- Specify the channel languages.
- Turn on/off the auto caption features, and the IRIS-enabled™ context option.
Auto Caption Support
Primis boasts the unique feature of being able to auto caption videos. When a video is uploaded to the system, Primis also uploads the video transcript. If the auto-caption feature is enabled, the captions are displayed alongside the video.
IRIS-enabled™ Support
IRIS enables the world’s video advertising ecosystem to access contextual data at the video level so that marketers can target consumers at the exact right moment.
- Include/exclude contextual outbound results. If you include contextual outbound results the channel will be added to the video library search engine.
- Click Save Changes. A message informs you that the channel has been successfully saved. Click OK.
- You can further edit the channel, delete the channel, or in the Actions section click Back to My Channels to view your channels.
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Add Videos to a Channel
In the My Channels view, do the following:
- Select the channels to "contain" the videos.
- Click the upload icon, and select videos to upload.
- When prompted, click Upload Video.
Uploading Video Criteria
Uploaded videos must meet the following criteria:
- File type must be MP4
- File size must not exceed 1.5 GB
- Video length must be longer than 30 seconds
- Do not duplicate content titles - each video should have its own unique title
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A thumbnail of the uploaded video is displayed in the selected channel.
- Edit the video
- Copy the embed code
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Add Video Properties
Add video properties to your uploaded videos to keep your video library better organized.
- In the My Channels tab, select the video to be edited.
- Click the pencil icon to open the Edit Video window.
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- In the Edit Video window, you can playback the video, and add/edit the following video properties:
- Video title
- Cover image
- Description
- Click URL
- Keywords
- Video's beginning and end dates
- After editing the video, click the Save icon. A message informs you that the video properties have been successfully changed. Click OK.
Delete a Video
- In the My Channels view, select the video you want to delete.
- Click Delete Video(s).
- When prompted, click Confirm. The video is deleted from the channel.
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Delete a Channel
When you delete a channel, you also delete the videos contained inside the channel.
- In the My Channels view, select the channel you want to delete.
- Click Delete Channel(s).
- When prompted, click Confirm. The entire channel, including videos, are deleted.
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