Videos

Videos:

On the department website, we can link to a video clips or audio clips hosted on YouTube, Vimeo, or SoundCloud.

Required permissions:

  • We must have proper permissions to use material, e.g. photo release / image release / use releases on file with the department.
  • Contact department staff to learn how to add materials to these media channels if you need help.

Embedding videos directly on the page in news stories or basic pages:

  • Use the "Audio and Video" tab in the editing view of a page, and the site will automatically embed a small thumbnail.
  • If you want a larger version, you can switch to code view and paste the embed code provided by YouTube (or other video host) into the Body.

Videos on the Front Page / Front Page Slide Show:

  • You can't place a video directly on the front page in the Slide Show, but you can add a still and make the call to action button link to the video (on your site or on YouTube).
  • Or you can embed videos directly on the page in news stories. Use the "Audio and Video" tab and the site will automatically embed a small thumbnail. If you want a larger version, you can switch to code view and paste the embed code provided by YouTube (or other video host) into the Body.
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