Easy navigation for your YouTube videos using Chapters Blog
As content creators, you want to make it easy for your viewers to enjoy your videos. Helping them find relevant videos quickly does not just save their time, but also helps them revisit those key moments in your videos. Today, we're excited to introduce our new player that helps users navigate easily through the videos they've uploaded and discover the most important parts faster. Chapter markers They are now accessible for everyone who is Pro and above members , and is able to be used anywhere your videos are embedded.
Why use chapters?
Get relevant content faster
Don't waste time navigating the screen to see the progress. Chapter markers help you mark the most important parts of your film that viewers are able to jump to instantly.
It is easy to segment videos into segments
It doesn't matter if it's a lecture or film, or archived livestream, long-form video is easier to digest by sections. By dividing it into chapters, you are able to add in natural breaks without needing to edit or trim down the video's original.
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You can get a more detailed view of your video analytics by seeing what chapters receive the most engagement from your audience.
When can chapters be used?
If you're a teacher or a trainer, or a filmmaker, you'll be able to make your lengthy content easier for viewers to use. Here are just some of the types of videos that lend themselves to chaptering
It makes viewing easier
Alongside chapters, there are various player tools that make the process easier for your viewers to enjoy your videos. Enable Control of speed so viewers can watch the videos at 2x (or more) speed, if they're an errand or are experienced in listening to music at a faster clip. This is particularly beneficial when students are reviewing lectures they're already comfortable with. Depending on their needs, viewers can also reduce speed of your video. Add subtitles and captions so your content can be enjoyed by more people, both those who rely on the use of text tracks, and those who just prefer them to be on. Our goal is to help your videos be seen by more people. One of the most important aspects of this is to ensure that we provide an accessible player which can be utilized by all types of users who have cognitive, visual, or physical abilities. We're pleased to announce that our application is compliant with WCAG 2.0 requirements for accessibility.