Adding Hotspots to URL/Hyperlinks to websites on a Kaltura Video

TL;DR

Learn how to add a clickable URL link to a Kaltura video in just a few simple steps.

Transcript

hello i'm james clark from the department of physiology at king's college london and in this short video i'm going to show you how you can insert a hyperlink or url link to a website within a my media video on kaltura so i've loaded up a video you can see here this is an instructional video showing people how they can get access to a license for gr... Read More

Key Insights

• 💨 Kaltura's editor provides a straightforward way to insert clickable links into videos.
• 🎮 Hyperlinks can be added to any desired location within the video.
• 👻 Customization options in the advanced settings allow for personalization of the hyperlink appearance.
• 🥇 The hotspot cannot be placed in the bottom one third of the window due to a protected zone limitation.
• 👨‍🦱 In addition to external URLs, internal websites and various web resources can be linked.
• 🍻 Chapter markers in a video can also be linked using the hotspots feature.
• 🛟 Always ensure to save the video changes to preserve the added hyperlink.

Questions & Answers

Q: How can I insert a hyperlink into a Kaltura video?

To insert a hyperlink, open the video in Kaltura's editor, navigate to the desired location, click on "Hot Spots," and add a hotspot. Enter the desired text and URL, customize the appearance if needed, and save the changes.

Q: Can I customize the appearance of the hyperlink hotspot?

Yes, the advanced settings in Kaltura's editor allow changing the text size, roundness of the box, background color, and position on the screen. It is also possible to control when the hotspot appears and disappears.

Q: Can I link chapters within a video using hotspots?

Yes, if your video contains chapter markers, you can link them using hotspots. However, this topic is not covered in this tutorial.

Q: Where can I find the saved video with the hyperlink?

After saving the changes, close the editor and return to your My Media dashboard. The video will be available with the hyperlink displayed during playback.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• James Clark from King's College London demonstrates how to insert a hyperlink into a Kaltura video.

• By using the "Hot Spots" feature in the video editor, users can add clickable links to external websites.

• The advanced settings option allows customization of the appearance and behavior of the hyperlink.