FAQ: How do I create clips and playlists in Films on Demand?

Films on Demand

Create an account with Films on Demand This link opens in a new window from upper right-hand corner. Once signed in, locate the video that you want to include or from which you want to create a clip.

Options to Share and Save

• Link to the Full Video

Click the Share link below the video. A pop-up window will appear. Click on the Embed/Link tab and click the Copy link button from the Record URL section.  *Note: The link has the OpenAthens prefix in it – no need to add.

• Bookmark a Video 

Click the “Add to” tab and either create a folder or add to an existing or unassigned folder.

• Create a Playlist / Add Video to a Playlist

Click the “Add to” link under the video,  then click on the Add to Playlist subtab and create/select the Playlist you would like to add the video to. 

• Create a Clip

Click the Segment link under the video.

• Set the start time by typing in the time OR navigating in the video and clicking the Set Start Time button.
• Follow the same procedures for the End Time
• Create a title for the custom segment and click the Create Segment button. 

To access the clips, click on your account and then click on My Content. Segments can also be shared or added to playlists.

• Create a Playlist of Clips 

Once you create the clips, they can be added to playlists by following the directions above.

• To share the playlist, go to your account and click on My Content. 
• Select the playlist from the list you would like to share.
• Under the video viewer, click on the Share link.
•  A pop-up window will appear. Click on the Embed/Link tab and click the Copy link button from the Record URL section.