Inserting a 'hotspot' link to a chapter in Kaltura

TL;DR

Learn how to easily insert hyperlinks at specific times within Kaltura media videos to direct viewers to important chapters or content.

Transcript

hello i'm james clark from the department of physiology at king's college london and in this short tutorial i'm going to show you a quick way of inserting hyperlinks at the start of your kaltura media videos in order to direct students to chapters within your video here is a video it's only 13 minutes long but i've already inserted a number of chap... Read More

Key Insights

• 🫵 Hyperlinks can be inserted at specific times within Kaltura media videos to direct viewers to relevant chapters or content.
• 🚀 Chapter markers can be added in the timeline, and the editor can be launched to insert hotspots at desired times.
• 🍉 Hotspots can be customized in terms of appearance and duration on the screen.
• 🥳 Hyperlinks can be used to enhance navigation and provide quick access to important parts of the video.
• 🍻 Kaltura does not support direct linking to chapters, but time references can be used instead.
• 🥳 Testing the hyperlinks is essential to ensure they lead to the desired parts of the video.
• 🍃 Hyperlinks can be left enabled throughout the video to facilitate easy and quick navigation.

Questions & Answers

Q: How can I insert hyperlinks at specific times within my Kaltura media videos?

To insert hyperlinks, first insert chapter markers in the timeline of the video. Then, launch the editor, choose hotspots, and add a hotspot at the desired time with the relevant text or time reference. Save, and the hyperlink will appear in the video.

Q: Can I edit or customize the appearance of the hotspot?

Yes, you can edit the hotspot by selecting it from the drop-down list and choosing the editing option. In the advanced settings, you can modify the size of the text and the roundness of the box. You can also set the duration of the hotspot's appearance on the screen.

Q: Can the hyperlinks be used to navigate to specific chapters in the video?

Unfortunately, Kaltura does not allow direct linking to chapters. However, you can use the hyperlinks to navigate to specific times within the video, allowing viewers to access relevant content.

Q: How can I test the hyperlinks in my video?

After adding the hyperlinks, you can play the video to see the hyperlinks appear at the specified times. Clicking on the hyperlinks will take you directly to the corresponding part of the video.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• A tutorial on how to insert hyperlinks at specific times within Kaltura media videos is provided.

• The process involves inserting chapter markers, launching the editor, and adding hotspots with specific time references.

• These hyperlinks can be used to direct viewers to relevant parts of the video, providing quick and easy navigation.