Instruction "Extending the Duration of a Video Clip"

Description of the Situation

The user can change the playback length of video content using a video editor. By processing the content in the video editor, the user can alter its duration. Subsequently, they can insert this content into a broadcast and display it on a device.

Operating Principle

To use the video editor, the user must log into their SmartPlayer personal account and go to the "Content" section.

Location of the "Content" section in the personal account

In the "Content" section, the user needs to find the "Video" block.

Example of video content display in the "Content" section

The "Video" block contains all the video content stored for that account.

Example of the video content start page in the personal account

Next, the user needs to select the appropriate video they wish to edit. After selecting a video, a sidebar will open on the right, where the user needs to select the option "Video Editor."

Sidebar with the video editor

In the "Video Editor," the user selects the video again and then clicks on it in the viewing area.

Selecting a video in the video editor window

After clicking on the video, a settings window will open on the right. The settings window contains all parameters related to the video. The user needs to interact with the "End Time" parameter. The user can set the "End Time" parameter themselves. This allows for extending the video playback, regardless of its original length.

"End Time" parameter in the video editor settings

If the set "End Time" is longer than the length of the video itself, the video will loop. It will replay as many times as it can within that time frame. If the video cannot complete before reaching the upper limit of the end time, it will immediately stop playing.

In the "End Date" parameter, the video length can be set to no more than 10 minutes. This is an internal limitation. This limitation will be indicated to the user in a pop-up table.

Example of a pop-up table

The final step for the user is to press the "Process" button at the bottom of the settings window.

"Process" button

After this, the video processing will begin, which can take a considerable amount of time.

Video processing progress

It is crucial to click the save button at the end; otherwise, all previous steps will not be executed or saved.

When saving, it is necessary to select a folder for the content.

After selecting a folder, the user needs to click the "Save" icon again. Finally, a new processed video will appear, which can be added to a broadcast on a device.

"Save" icon located in the top right corner of the content area

Subtleties and Nuances

After setting the duration of the content playback, the user may receive a notification in the "Notifications" section. The notification briefly provides information about potential problems. This can be viewed by clicking on "More Details". After clicking, the notification will expand, and it will include information about the issue.

Example of a notification with indicated problems

Additionally, a marker indicating content issues will appear on the content itself.

Marker of problems with the content

Final Result

The user can increase the duration of a video clip using the video editor within the SmartPlayer platform.