Add a video to a model

Feature availability

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Click the image above to explore it in interactive 3D.

In Human Studio, you can add a variety of alternative media to your 3D model to complement or guide learners through the 3D visuals and text already presented—including videos.

See below for upload requirements and step-by-step instructions for adding a video to the information panel or a label.

 

Upload requirements

To ensure a smooth upload experience and optimal performance, review the following requirements before you get started. Files that exceed these limits will trigger an error message during upload.

  • Supported file formats: .mp4, .wmv, .mov, .m4v, .webm, .mpg, .mpeg, .mpe, .m4p, .avi, .flv
  • File upload limits:
    • Labels: One (1) per label
    • Chapter descriptions: Three (3) per chapter
  • File size limits: 2 GB per video

 

Add a video to the information panel

  1. Identify a video you want to add to your chapter and make sure it meets the upload requirements listed above.
  2. In the Chapters panel on the left, select the chapter you want to add your video to.
  3. At the bottom of the Content panel, click    Add New Block and select Video from the drop-down menu.

  4. Click Upload video and select the image from your device, or drag and drop the file onto the Upload image block.

    Note: Up to three (3) videos can be added to each chapter description.

  5. Wait until you see a "Processing..." message where you uploaded your file. This indicates that the video has successfully uploaded and is being processed.

    Warning: Do not close this panel until this message appears, or your upload will fail. If the upload fails, you will see an error message and will need to try again.

  6. (Optional) Check the box next to Autoplay (muted) if you would like your video to play automatically when your model loads, instead of requiring the user to click play.

    Note: Videos set to autoplay are muted by default due to browser security constraints.

  7. (Optional) In the Caption field, enter a short description that will appear directly beneath your video.
  8. Click Done at the top of the Video block to save your changes.

 

Add a video to a label

  1. Identify a short video you want to add to your label and make sure it meets the upload requirements listed above.
  2. Find the label you want to add your video to and select it on the model itself or from the Labels menu on the right.
  3. In the pop-up window that appears, click    Add New Block and select Video from the drop-down menu.

  4. Click Upload video and select the image from your device, or drag and drop the file onto the Upload image block.

    Note: Only one (1) file can be added to each label.

  5. Wait until you see a "Processing..." message where you uploaded your file. This indicates that the video has successfully uploaded and is being processed.

    Warning: Do not close the pop-up window until this message appears, or your upload will fail. If the upload fails, you will see an error message and will need to try again.

  6. (Optional) Check the box next to Autoplay (muted) if you would like your video to play automatically when your model loads, instead of requiring the user to click play.

    Note: Videos set to autoplay are muted by default due to browser security constraints.

  7. (Optional) In the Caption field, enter a short description that will appear directly beneath your video.
  8. Click Done at the top of the Video block to save your changes.

 

A note on video processing time

You may need to wait for your video to finish processing before it can be played in the app or your published model. Processing time varies depending on file format and size. Shorter videos typically process faster.
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Video features

Once your video has finished processing, the following features are available within the uploaded video:

Video controls Pause/play, replay, and jump to any point in the video using the scrubber
Audio controls Mute/Unmute and adjust audio volume
Fullscreen mode Enter or exit fullscreen mode
Picture-in-Picture (PiP) mode Enter PiP mode, move the PiP window, enlarge the PiP window, and exit PiP mode

Note:

  1. Picture-in-Picture (PiP) functionality may not be supported in all browsers. If the PiP button is not clickable or does not respond, try using a different browser.
  2. The initial placement of the PiP window is managed by your browser or device's operating system, not BioDigital. When launching PiP for the first time, the window may appear anywhere on your screen, including outside the boundaries of the Human Viewer or BioDigital Human app. To reposition it, click and drag the window to your desired location.