Media (Image/Video)

Images and videos can be embedded on your website using the Media (Image/Video) content type.

Videos should not be embedded in the WYSIWYG editor. In order to be responsive, videos should be added using an appropriate Content Type.

(See a sample of a video using the Media Content Type on the bottom of this page. Below that, see a sample of an image carousel.)

Go to the page where you want to add the image or video and click Edit.
In the Content section, select the Media (Image/Video) radio button.
Select whether you will have a Single image or whether you will utilize a Carousel (for multiple images or videos). Note: You can use images and videos in a carousel interchangeably.
Expand the Media tab.
Select whether you want your image to display at a Small or Large size.
In the image field, select an image you have already uploaded to the CMS that is 960 x 640px. (Required)
Enter the alt text, describing the image. (Required)
Add a Title for the image. The Title field is bolded. (Optional)
Add a Caption for the image. The Caption field is text that displays underneath the image, or it can overlay on top of the image if using the Large size option. (Optional)
Add a name in the Photo Credit field, if applicable. (Optional)

If you chose to use a carousel, fill in the next slide.

Go to the page where you want to add the video and click Edit.
In the Content section, select the Media (Image/Video) radio button.
Select whether you will have a Single video or whether you will utilize a Carousel (for multiple images or videos). Note: You can use images or videos in a carousel interchangeably.
Expand the Media tab.
Select whether you want your video to display at a Small or Large size.
In the image field, select an image you have already uploaded to the CMS. For a video, this static image will display along with a play icon. (Required)
Enter the alt text, describing the image. (Required)
Enter the Video URL. The Brandeis website supports videos from: YouTube, Vimeo or Kaltura. Carefully review the following information about selecting the correct URL.

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A YouTube URL should be in the following format:

How to Find a YouTube URL

Go to the video you want to use on YouTube.
Copy the URL from the address bar of your web browser (Ctrl + C on a PC, Command + C on a Mac).
Do not use the Share button (which generates a shortened URL like this: https://youtu.be/WUtzGw2AzHs). If you do, the video will not play properly on the website.
If the YouTube URL contains a & at the end of it, delete the & and any characters that follow. For example, use https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=videoname instead of https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=videoname&feature=youtu.be.
Paste the URL into the Video URL field in the CMS.

A Vimeo URL should be in the following format:

How to Find a Vimeo URL

Go to the video you want to use on Vimeo.
Copy the URL from the address bar of your web browser (Ctrl + C on a PC, Command + C on a Mac) or from the Share option. Do not use the embed code from the Share option.
Paste the URL into the Video URL field in the CMS.

A Kaltura URL should be in the following format:

How to Find a Kaltura URL

Login to MediaSpace.
1. Click "Login Here” in the upper right.
2. Enter your Brandeis UNet credentials.
Find the video you want to use. If you had content in Ensemble, you should now see that content in your “My Media” section in the Kaltura MediaSpace. Or, you may upload a new video.
Click the Share tab. Then, click the Embed Option.
In the box with the code, put your cursor before the "https" and highlight until you reach "&flashvars".
Copy the URL (Ctrl + C on a PC, Command + C on a Mac).
Paste the URL into the Video URL field in the CMS.

Link to an HTML file containing a transcript of your video. Recommended for all videos for accessibility.
Add a Title for the video. The Title field is bolded.
Add a Caption for the video. The Caption field is text that displays underneath the image, or it can overlay on top of the image if using the Large size option. (Optional)
Add a Photo Credit, if applicable. (Optional)

If you chose to use a carousel, fill in the next slide.