How to Add Steps To an Uploaded Video
- January 31, 2008
The Howcast video player allows users to add time-coded instructions to their videos, and add instructions to other users’ videos or to embedded third-party videos.
You Will Need
- Howcast account
Step 1: Sign in
Sign into your Howcast account or create a new account. If you don’t have an account on Howcast, you can create a new account.
Step 2: Edit
Click the Edit link at the top right of the video’s page. You will be taken to the edit page for the video.
Step 3: Play
Press Play to begin playing the video.
Step 4: Add a step marker
Click the + button or hit Enter to add an Easy Step marker at the relevant point of the video. The video will pause.
Step 5: Select an instruction type
Select the type of instruction you want to insert — step, tip, warning, or fact. Enter the information for your instruction.
You can only edit or add instructions and time-codes to your own videos or to videos from other users or third parties. You can’t change the steps in Howcast videos.
Step 6: Continue playing and repeat
Hit Enter to resume playing the video, and repeat the process for any other Easy Steps you wish to add.
Step 7: Save
Click Save Changes to save your edits.
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