Adding Vimeo videos

Using Vimeo to share videos

1. Logging In and Navigating to Library:

• Open your web browser and go to the Vimeo website.
• Log in using the provided login details.
• Once logged in, you should see the main page.
• To create a new folder, navigate to the left-hand side and click on “Library.”
• Click on the plus icon to create a new folder.
• Enter a title for the folder and press “Create.”

2. Uploading a Video:

• Click on the “Upload” feature at the top of the page.
• Alternatively, use the blue button on the right-hand side if the left one is not visible.
• Choose the preferred upload method (e.g., “Upload from Computer”).
• Select the video file you want to upload and click “Open.”
• Wait for the video to load onto Vimeo.

3. Organising Video in a Folder:

• To ensure the video is in the correct folder, click on the three dots at the top of the video.
• Select “Move” and choose the appropriate folder.
• You can use the search feature to find the folder if needed.
• Press “Move” to place the video in the selected folder.

4. Customising Video Details:

• Edit the video details, such as title, description, and thumbnail.
• Optional: Use the editing features for cutting sections of the video if necessary.
• Adjust captions if needed.

5. Sharing and Distribution:

• Click on the “Share” icon at the top of the page.
• Choose to share the link directly or copy the embed code for embedding elsewhere.

6. Embedding the Video on a Website (WordPress):

• Open the page you want to edit in WordPress.
• Click on “Edit Page” at the top left.
• Choose the “Visual” view to see the page as viewers will.
• Identify the desired location for the video.
• Switch to the “Text” view and paste the copied embed code.
• Switch back to the “Visual” view to confirm the video placement.

7. Adjusting Video Size (Optional):

• If needed, go back to the Vimeo site and edit the dimensions of the video.
• Adjust the dimensions in the embed code for the desired size.
• Update the changes and preview the video on your website.

8. Additional Notes:

• Video dimensions are not crucial, as viewers can watch in full screen.
• Viewers can also use settings to adjust video speed and quality.