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How to Create a New Playlist

Introduction

As a publisher, you may want to curate specific videos to run through a particular video player on your website. Creating a playlist on Truvid is an efficient way to achieve this, allowing for a customized viewing experience for your audience. Creating a playlist on Truvid allows publishers to showcase specific videos through a chosen video player or widget on their page. Here's a step-by-step guide to creating a playlist that meets your specific needs.

Steps to Create a Playlist

  1. Navigate to the Player Menu Item:Start by clicking on the "Player" menu item located in the navigation panel on the left side of the Truvid interface.

  2. Access Playlists: Within the dropdown options under "Player," select "Playlists" to view and manage your playlists.

  3. Create Playlist: On the top right side, click on 'Create Playlist'. This will open a side panel to edit and configure settings for your playlist.

Add Videos to Playlist

  1. Add Videos to Playlist: In the side panel, press on the plus signs (+) next to the videos you want to add to the playlist. Selected videos will appear in the "Create Playlist" side panel on the right.

  2. Proceed with Selected Videos: After selecting the videos, click 'Next' in the "Create Playlist" side panel to proceed to the next step.

Configure Playlist Settings

  1. Enter Playlist Name: Provide a name for your playlist in the 'Playlist Name' field.

  2. Add Description: Optionally, add a description for your playlist in the 'Description' field.

  3. Choose Play Order: Choose the play order for the videos in your playlist by selecting either 'Video Order' or 'Play Order'.

  4. Enable Auto Update: If desired, toggle the 'Auto Update' switch to keep your playlist updated with new videos from the selected sources.

  5. Save Changes: Once all settings are configured, click 'Save' to create the playlist.

Conclusion

Creating a playlist on Truvid enhances your audience's viewing experience. It allows for a tailored selection of videos, ensuring that your content remains relevant and engaging. Remember to review and update your playlist regularly to keep the content fresh and in line with your audience's interests.