{"id":548,"date":"2023-10-26T13:27:34","date_gmt":"2023-10-26T17:27:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/cutheme-docs\/?page_id=548"},"modified":"2026-08-10T20:40:49","modified_gmt":"2026-08-11T00:40:49","slug":"videos","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/cutheme-docs\/intermediate-training\/intermediate-training-module-1-content-types\/videos\/","title":{"rendered":"Videos"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"w-screen px-6 cu-section cu-section--white ml-offset-center md:px-8 lg:px-14\">\n    <div class=\"space-y-6 cu-max-w-child-5xl  md:space-y-10 cu-prose-first-last\">\n\n            <div class=\"cu-textmedia flex flex-col lg:flex-row mx-auto gap-6 md:gap-10 my-6 md:my-12 first:mt-0 max-w-5xl\">\n        <div class=\"justify-start cu-textmedia-content cu-prose-first-last\" style=\"flex: 0 0 100%;\">\n            <header class=\"font-light prose-xl cu-pageheader md:prose-2xl cu-component-updated cu-prose-first-last\">\n                                    <h1 class=\"cu-prose-first-last font-semibold !mt-2 mb-4 md:mb-6 relative after:absolute after:h-px after:bottom-0 after:bg-cu-red after:left-px text-3xl md:text-4xl lg:text-5xl lg:leading-[3.5rem] pb-5 after:w-10 text-cu-black-700 not-prose\">\n                        Video Post\n                    <\/h1>\n                \n                                \n                                    \n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Intermediate Training Module 1: Content Types<\/p>\n\n\n                            <\/header>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Video content can be an effective way to share information, showcase research, support learning, and tell stories. Rather than uploading video files directly to your website, cutheme uses Video posts to organize and display videos that are hosted on external video platforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This approach improves website performance while making it easier to organize, categorize, and display videos throughout your site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Common uses include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Training and tutorials<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Event recordings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Promotional videos<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Research highlights<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Presentations and lectures<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Student and faculty stories<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"working-with-video-in-cutheme\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Working with Video in cutheme<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are two ways to display videos on your website:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"video-posts\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Video Posts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use Video posts when you want to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Create a video library<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Build video galleries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Organize videos by category<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Display collections of related videos<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"video-embeds\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Video Embeds<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use a Video Embed block when you simply want to place a video directly within a page or post.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This lesson focuses on the first option: <strong>Video posts<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"when-to-use-a-video-post\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">When to Use a Video Post<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use a Video post when the video should become part of a larger collection of content that can be searched, categorized, and displayed across your website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Examples include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Department video libraries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Research video collections<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Training resources<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Event recordings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Student testimonials<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Video posts work particularly well when multiple videos need to be managed together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"creating-a-video-post\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Creating a Video Post<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To create a Video post:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>From the Dashboard, select <strong>Videos<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Add New<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter a title for the video.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add a description.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Paste the video&#8217;s URL.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assign categories if appropriate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Publish the Video post.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"video-hosting\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Video Hosting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Videos are not uploaded directly to your website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Instead, upload the video to a supported platform and then paste the video&#8217;s URL into the Video post.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Supported platforms may include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>YouTube<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vimeo<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kaltura<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>TED<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Additional platforms may be available depending on your site&#8217;s configuration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This approach improves performance and reduces storage requirements on your website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"adding-a-video\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Adding a Video<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once a video has been uploaded to a supported platform:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Copy the video&#8217;s URL.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Paste the URL into the Video post.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select <strong>Embed<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The video will automatically appear within the post.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Tip:<\/strong> Always verify that the video is publicly accessible or shared appropriately before publishing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"video-descriptions\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Video Descriptions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every Video post should include a clear title and description.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Visitors should be able to understand:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What the video is about<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Who the video is intended for<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Whether the content is relevant to them<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"example\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Example<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Title<\/strong><br>Introduction to cutheme<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Description<\/strong><br>Learn the fundamentals of creating and managing website content using cutheme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Descriptions also help improve searchability across your website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"organizing-videos\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Organizing Videos<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Videos can be organized using categories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Examples include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tutorials<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Research<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Student Stories<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Events<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Training<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Using categories makes it easier to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Build video galleries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create filtered video listings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Display related videos together<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Consistent categorization becomes especially important as your video collection grows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"displaying-videos-on-your-website\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Displaying Videos on Your Website<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Video posts can be displayed using listing and card layouts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Common uses include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Video galleries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Featured video sections<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Training resource hubs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Research showcases<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Instead of manually adding individual videos to pages, listings can automatically display categorized video content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You&#8217;ll learn more about displaying content in <strong>Module 3: Listings &amp; Cards<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"best-practices\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best Practices<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong class=\"myprefix-text-bold\">Host Videos on Approved Platforms<\/strong><br>Always upload videos to a supported video platform rather than directly to your website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong class=\"myprefix-text-bold\">Use Clear Titles<\/strong><br>Visitors should immediately understand the video&#8217;s purpose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong class=\"myprefix-text-bold\">Write Helpful Descriptions<\/strong><br>Descriptions improve usability and make videos easier to find.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong class=\"myprefix-text-bold\">Categorize Consistently<\/strong><br>Consistent categories help maintain organized video libraries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong class=\"myprefix-text-bold\">Consider Accessibility<\/strong><br>Whenever possible:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Include captions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide transcripts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure audio quality is clear<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These practices improve accessibility and support a wider audience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed alignwide is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio w-screen ml-offset-center cu-max-w-child-7xl px-4 md:px-6 lg:px-12\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"cutheme Advanced Training - Video Posts\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/qxtANWFq7Q0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"w-screen px-6 cu-section cu-section--white ml-offset-center md:px-8 lg:px-14\">\n    <div class=\"space-y-6 cu-max-w-child-5xl  md:space-y-10 cu-prose-first-last\">\n\n        \n    \n    <dl class=\"cu-description cu-component-updated\">\n        \n    <div class=\"grid pt-4 pb-3 border-b accordion border-cu-black-100 md:pt-6 md:pb-5 first:border-t\">\n        <dt class=\"font-semibold not-prose\">\n            <button class=\"flex items-center justify-between w-full text-left accordion__button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-transcript-video-posts\">\n                <span class=\"flex-1 ml-auto text-left break-words whitespace-normal cu-icon\">\n                    Transcript &#8211; Video Posts\n                <\/span>\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-slot=\"icon\" class=\"w-5 h-5 ml-auto transition-transform rotate-0 accordion__icon text-cu-black-500\">\n                    <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M8.25 4.5l7.5 7.5-7.5 7.5\"><\/path>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/dt>\n        <dd class=\"p-0 mt-0 cu-prose cu-prose-first-last accordion__content md:p-0 md:mt-0\" hidden=\"\" id=\"accordion-transcript-video-posts\">\n            \n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hello and welcome to cutheme Advanced Training, Module 1. In this video, we will cover video posts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A video post is one of two ways you may upload a video to your page. You can categorize these videos and place them in galleries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a note, you cannot directly upload video files to your site. It should either uploaded to YouTube, Vimeo or Kaltura to be able to be added. Videos from TED can also be embedded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So, to add a video post, navigate to the&nbsp;<strong>sidebar<\/strong>. hover over&nbsp;<strong>\u201cVideos\u201d<\/strong>, and click&nbsp;<strong>\u201cAdd New\u201d<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can also add a video from the top menu. hover over&nbsp;<strong>\u201cNew\u201d<\/strong>, and click&nbsp;<strong>\u201cVideos\u201d<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once you click, you will be redirected from your current page to the new video post. You can give the post a title, and some text if you want. These are both optional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So, to add a video to this post, navigate over to the tab containing your video. I\u2019ve got this one from YouTube right here. I\u2019m going to copy the URL, paste it within the embed box, and click on embed. And just like that, I have a video post.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now, you might want to add a category to it, so that it can be easily grouped with similar content. To do that, go to the right menu, click on video, and go to categories.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So I have categories here, for this one I\u2019m just going to add \u201cGeneral\u201d to it. You can also add a new video category if you want, but we will cover categories later in this training.<\/p>\n\n\n        <\/dd>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <\/dl>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"try-it-out\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Try it Out!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Practice creating a Video post.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Upload a video to a supported video platform.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create a new Video post.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add a title and description.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Paste the video URL and embed it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assign a category.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Publish the Video post.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Review the video on the front end.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Create video libraries and galleries using Video posts, categories, and embedded content from supported platforms.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":525,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_cu_dining_location_slug":"","footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"cu_page_type":[60],"class_list":["post-548","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry","cu_page_type-intermediate-training-module-1"],"acf":{"cu_post_thumbnail":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/cutheme-docs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/548","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/cutheme-docs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/cutheme-docs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/cutheme-docs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/cutheme-docs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=548"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/cutheme-docs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/548\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4300,"href":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/cutheme-docs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/548\/revisions\/4300"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/cutheme-docs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/525"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/cutheme-docs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=548"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"cu_page_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/cutheme-docs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/cu_page_type?post=548"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}