How to add a video to the lesson

Want your lessons to be more exciting? Just add video content to the lesson. It is very easy to do by means of the Video lesson type. While creating or editing lessons it is required to select the Video lesson type and choose one of the available video sources:

Important: The video upload is only active for Video Type lessons. Don’t forget to specify the lesson type.

In MS LMS > Settings > Course it is required to select the preferred video sources, so instructors could choose one of them for the Video lesson type.

HTML (MP4) Source type

HTML (MP4) Source type allows instructors directly upload video files to the lesson.

Lesson settings include the following options for HTML (MP4) Source type:

Lesson video: By clicking the upload button video file can be selected from Media Gallery. If the video does not exist on the Media Gallery, it is possible to select it from the computer and upload it to the lesson.
Lesson video poster: The preview image that displays before playing the video.
Lesson video width: Maximum Video Width.

Please note: The loading speed can be decreased after video upload depending on server limits, and if the video doesn't upload it is required to check server parameters.

Students can continue watching the video from the point they stopped before, so even returning to the lesson day after they still can continue from the minute they left.

We recommend using CDN to improve the site speed and performance if uploading large video files is planned. It will be better if large files are uploaded on external video hostings like YouTube or Vimeo to save limits on the hosting side.

YouTube Source type

YouTube Source type allows instructors to add videos to the lesson from popular video hosting.

Lesson settings include the following options for YouTube Source type:

YouTube video URL: The direct URL of the video that can be copied from the Browser address bar:

Vimeo Source type

Vimeo Source type allows instructors to add videos to the lesson from popular video hosting.

Lesson settings include the following options for Vimeo Source type:

Vimeo video URL: The direct URL of the video that can be copied from the Browser address bar:

External Link Source type

External Link Source type allows instructors to insert direct links to the videos from external sources:

Lesson settings include the following options for External Link Source type:

External link: The direct URL of the video that ends with an extension of the file: https://site-name.domain/videos/sample.mp4

Embed Source type

Embed Source type allows instructors to embed videos from external sources:

Lesson settings include the following options for Embed Source type:

Embed iFrame content: The embed code of the video that can be copied from the player or while sharing:

The following code is a sample for embed code:

<iframe allowtransparency="true" title="Wistia video player" allowFullscreen frameborder="0" scrolling="no" class="wistia_embed" name="wistia_embed" src="https://fast.wistia.net/embed/iframe/1w9z4zg847" width="400" height="225"></iframe>

Shortcode Source type

Using the shortcode, it is possible to display videos in the lesson content processed by other additional plugins.

Lesson settings include the following options for Shortcode Source type:

Shortcode: The code can be copied out from the third-party plugin which can process videos.

The following code is a sample for shortcode:

[video_player id=401]

Presto Player Source type

This source type is available when the Presto Player plugin is installed and activated.

Presto Player Integration

Using the Presto Player source type allows selecting a video that was edited using the Presto Player plugin that takes video to another level and delights viewers will a modern video experience.

Lesson settings include the following options for Presto Player Source type:

Presto Player videos: Select one of the available videos that were edited using the Presto Player plugin.

More detailed information on Presto Player integration can be found in this manual.

That is how students will see a video lesson:

VdoCipher Integration

VdoCipher is a secure video hosting and streaming platform designed to protect your premium video content from unauthorized access, downloads, and piracy. It is widely used in e-learning, media, and business sectors to ensure high-quality, secure video delivery.

VdoCipher integration should be configured accordingly to use it as a video source.

Select the VdoCipher as a source type and paste the Video ID to the designated area:

It appears like this in the Course Builder:

To get more info about VdoCipher integration, kindly refer to this manual:

VdoCipher

Securing Video Lessons in MasterStudy LMS: Removing YouTube and Vimeo Icons

Do you want your video lessons to stay secure and avoid unauthorized sharing among your students? MasterStudy LMS provides a feature that allows you to remove YouTube and Vimeo icons from video lessons. This prevents students from accessing the direct link to your videos on these platforms, thereby enhancing the security of your content.

Why Remove the Icons?

Removing the icons serves a dual purpose:

Enhances Content Security: Keeps the educational content within the course environment without redirection to external platforms.
Reduces Unauthorized Sharing: Minimizes the risk of students sharing direct video links with non-enrolled users.

How to Use This Feature

Navigate to your WordPress admin dashboard.
Go to LMS > Settings => Course Player and select the course you wish to edit.

Preview the lesson to ensure that the video player no longer displays the platform icons.

YouTube Video Hosting Platform

Vimeo Video Hosting Platform

Conclusion

By utilizing this feature, you can maintain a controlled and secure learning environment, ensuring that your video content remains exclusive to your students. Remember to review your settings regularly to uphold the highest level of content security in your online courses.

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