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Guidelines for the editorial team

An editorial guide to using VidPly for (accessible) video and audio content

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Brief overview

VidPly is a universal, accessible media player that supports multiple sources:

media typeSourcePrivacy levelBest suited for
HTML5 videoUpload MP4/WebMNoLocal videos
HTML5 audioUpload MP3/OGGNoPodcasts, music
YouTubeVideo URLYes (GDPR)External videos
VimeoVideo URLYes (GDPR)External videos
SoundCloudTrack/set URLYes (GDPR)Music, podcasts
HLS.m3u8 URLNoLive streaming

Two-step workflow

Step 1.1: Create media

First, create reusable media elements in the VidPly media archive. To do this, create a sys folder anywhere in the TYPO3 page tree, e.g. "Media". Switch to the list view and click on "Create new record". You should then find this entry, as shown in the image, "VidPly Media".

VidPly - New data set

Step 1.2: Fill media element

Here you can create your media element. Give it a name, assign a preview image and configure all other settings. You can also add captions, descriptions, a sign language video and an audio description video.

Step 2.1: Add player to the page

Then add a VidPly Player content element to the page where you want to display the video and select your media record.

Add a new VidPly player

Step 2.2: Add media

The next step is to add your media elements. If you only add one, the media player will appear on your page with just one element. If you add multiple media files, a media playlist will automatically be created from the player.

VidPly - New data set in the VidPly module

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Karnivool - In Verse

Karnivool - In Verse

The time has come. After more than a decade of silence, Karnivool are back with In Verses — their fourth studio album. It feels a little more pop-oriented and tamer than their previous releases, but it's still highly recommended! The band is also on tour.