Quick Start - Upload Auto-Playing Videos
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Click the "Go to Manage Portfolio" button above
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Click "Add New Item" button
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Fill in the title and select category
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Change "Media Type" to "Video"
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Make sure "Video Source Type" is set to "Upload Video File"
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Click "Upload Video" and select your MP4 or MOV file
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Upload a thumbnail image (optional - shows as preview)
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Click "Add Item"
Your video will now auto-play on the homepage portfolio!
Uploading Videos (MP4/MOV)
✨ Auto-Play Feature:
Videos uploaded as files (MP4/MOV) will automatically play in a loop on your portfolio section, muted and without requiring user interaction - perfect for showcasing your work!
Supported Formats:
- MP4 (recommended)
- MOV
- Any video format supported by browsers
Important Notes:
- Videos will be uploaded to cloud storage
- Larger files may take longer to upload (be patient!)
- You'll see "✓ Video uploaded" when complete
- Uploaded videos auto-play, loop, and are muted by default
Uploading Photos
Steps:
- Navigate to Manage Portfolio
- Click "Add New Item"
- Keep "Media Type" as "Image"
- Click "Upload Image" and select your photo
- Fill in title and category
- Choose aspect ratio (square, wide, or tall)
- Click "Add Item"
Adding YouTube or Vimeo Videos
Steps:
- Set "Media Type" to "Video"
- Select "YouTube Link" or "Vimeo Link" as video source
- Paste the full URL (e.g., https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=...)
- Upload a thumbnail image (recommended)
- Click "Add Item"
Note: YouTube/Vimeo videos will open in a lightbox when clicked and play with full controls. They don't auto-play like uploaded video files.
Managing Your Content
Edit or Delete Items:
- Go to Manage Portfolio
- Hover over any item to see edit/delete buttons
- Click the pencil icon to edit
- Click the trash icon to delete (confirms before deleting)
Aspect Ratios:
- Square: Normal grid item
- Wide: Takes 2 columns (great for landscape videos)
- Tall: Takes 2 rows (portrait style)
