A simple navigation system for your YouTube videos using Chapters Blog
As creators of content, you must make it simple for your viewers to enjoy your videos. Making it easier for them to find the right information quickly not only saves the time of your viewers but also allows them to return to those key moments in your content. Today, we're excited to announce our latest player tool designed to help your viewers navigate through your videos and find the most important parts faster. Chapter markers They are now accessible for anyone who's Pro and over members , and is able to be used anywhere your videos are embedded.
Chapters: Why do we need them?
Search for relevant content quicker
No more scrubbing through the screen to see the progress. Chapter markers help you mark key moments in your video which viewers can click at in a flash.
Easily segment long videos
If it's a talk, a film, or an archived livestream, long-form content is easier to digest in sections. By dividing it into chapters, you are able to add in natural breaks without needing to edit or cut down the initial.
See engagement section by section
Get granular with your analytics for video by observing what chapters receive the most participation from your viewers.
When to use chapters
If you're a teacher a marketer, a trainer, or a filmmaker, you'll have the ability to make your long-form content easier for viewers to use. Here are just some examples of the kinds of videos that lend themselves to chaptering
It makes viewing easier
Alongside chapters, there are several player tools that make it easier for your viewers to enjoy your videos. Enable Speed control so viewers can watch your videos at 2x (or more) speed if they're in an errand or are used to listening to audio at a faster clip. This can be particularly useful for students who are reviewing the lecture materials they're acquainted with. With respect to their requirements the viewers may also decrease the speed on your videos. Add Subtitles and captions So that your material can be appreciated by more people, including those who depend on texts tracks as well as people who prefer to have them on. We are committed to helping you videos be seen by more people. A key element of that is ensuring we offer an accessible player which can be utilized by all types of users who have abilities in terms of visual, cognitive, or physical limitations. We're pleased to announce that our app meets WCAG 2.0 AA standards of accessibility.