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How-to Instructions

Here is a basic introduction to the tools available from the video detail screen. To get here:

  1. Search for videos using the search box at the top of the web page.
  2. From the list of results, click on a video's Title to view the details page.

Films on Demand: Overview of Video Detail Page

undefined   Log in here to create playlists; if you don't have a profile, you can create one here.

undefined   Click on Share to get a persistent link to the video, or to get the embed code so you can embed a video in a web page.

undefined   Click on Add to to create a playlist of videos or video segments.

undefined   Click on Cite to get a citation in APA, MLA, Chicago, or Harvard styles.

undefined   Many videos are organized into Segments, and you can link to or embed individual segments, as well as create playlists containing segments.

undefined   Click here to view a Transcript of the video. The transcript will advance synchronously with the video; you can also click on any section of the transcript to advance the video to that section. You can also download a copy of the transcript as a PDF file.

To find a reusable link (permalink) to a video from Films on Demand:

  1. Search for videos using the search box at the top of the web page.
  2. From the list of results, click on a video's Title to view the details page.
  3. Choose Share from the list of tools below the video. Note that you can also access the Share function from the results list.
  4. In the pop-up dialogue box, click on the Embed/Link tab, then copy the text in the Record URL box to the clipboard:
    Films on Demand: Link to Video
  5. Using your favorite web editor to create a link on your web page, paste in the Permalink text as the URL.

To find the embed code for a video from Films on Demand:

  1. Search for videos using the search box at the top of the web page.
  2. From the list of results, click on a video's Title to view the details page.
  3. Choose Share from the list of tools below the video. Note that you can also access the Share function from the results list.
  4. In the pop-up dialogue box, click on the Embed/Link tab, then copy the text in the Embed Code box to the clipboard:
    Films on Demand: Embed Video
  5. Paste the embed code into the HTML or source of your web page.

To create a list of videos or video segments:

  1. Search for videos using the search box at the top right of the web page.
  2. From the list of results, click on a video's Title to enter full-screen mode.
  3. Choose Add to from the menu below the video.
  4. You may be prompted at this point to log in (or create) an account. If you have already created an account, a message will display that you have an account.
  5. Click on the Playlist tab.
  6. Select what you want to add:
    • Full title: add the video in its entirety.
    • All segments: add all segments to the playlist, each as a separate item.
    • Selected segments: add one or more video segments to your playlist.
  7. Choose the playlist you want to add to:
    • Add to existing playlist: this is the default option; open the pull-down menu to select a playlist you created previously.
    • Create new playlist: select the option, then type the name of the playlist into the box; it will be added to your list of playlists.Films on Demand: Add to Playlist
  8. Click Save.

A message will appear toward the top of the dialogue box: "Item(s) added. Go to My Content." Click on the link to view your playlist(s). From here you can edit your playlist: change the title, add notes, change the order of videos/video segments, upload a video introducing the playlist, and preview the playlist.

To share a playlist:

  1. Click on the Profile link at the top right of the web page.
    • If you have not yet logged in, the link will be "Your Profile"; you will be prompted to log in.
    • If you have logged in, the link will be "Hi, [your first name]"; you will be shown a menu of options.
  2. Click on My Content. You will see a list of available playlists.
  3. Choose Share from the menu of actions.
    Films on Demand: Share Playlist
  4. Copy the appropriate text/code:
    • To create a link to the playlist, copy the text in the Record URL box.
    • To embed the playlist, copy the code in the Embed Code box.

To find a formatted citation for a video from Films on Demand:

  1. Search for videos using the search box at the top of the web page.
  2. From the list of results, click on a video's Title to view the details page.
  3. Choose Cite from the menu below the video.
  4. Click on the tab corresponding to the citation style you are using. APA, MLA, Chicago Manual of Style, and Harvard styles are available.
  5. Copy the citation and paste it into your document/web page. Note that if there is a URL, you will need to edit it according to the rules of the particular citation style. In APA, for example, the URL should be to the database home page, which in this case would be https://fod.infobase.com. The provided URLs will not be accessible from off campus. 
  6. Note: Check the citation accuracy against RCC Writing Center Style Guides (opens in a new window).Films on Demand: Video or Playlist Citation