How to Add Videos

How to Add Videos

Videos are the primary content type for most courses. Course37 provides enterprise-grade video hosting with global CDN delivery, adaptive quality, and DRM protection — all built in.

How Video Delivery Works

When you upload a video, here's what happens behind the scenes:

You Upload → Transcoded to Multiple Qualities → Replicated to Global CDN → Students Watch from Nearest Server

1. Transcoding — Your video is converted to multiple quality levels (360p, 480p, 720p, 1080p)
2. CDN Replication — Files are distributed to edge servers worldwide
3. Adaptive Streaming — Student's player automatically adjusts quality based on internet speed
4. DRM Protection — Videos cannot be downloaded or screen-captured

For more details on CDN delivery, see Global CDN Video Delivery.

Uploading a Video

1. Open the Course → CoursePlan → select a module
2. Click Add Content → Video
3. Choose your upload method:

Option A: Upload File

• Drag and drop your video file into the upload area, or click Browse to select
• Supported formats: MP4, WebM, MOV, MKV
• Maximum file size depends on your plan:

Option B: External URL

• Paste a YouTube or Vimeo URL
• The video will be embedded (not re-hosted)
• Note: External videos don't get DRM protection or CDN delivery

📸 Screenshot: Video upload dialog with drag-and-drop area

4. Enter video metadata:
   • Title — Descriptive name (e.g., "Lecture 3: Electromagnetic Induction")
   • Description — Optional summary of the video content
   • Visibility — Published, Draft, or Scheduled
5. Click Upload & Save

Upload Progress

Large files may take some time to upload and process:

1. Uploading — The file is being transferred to our servers (progress bar shown)
2. Processing — The video is being transcoded to multiple qualities (may take 5-30 minutes)
3. Ready — Video is available for students to watch

You can navigate away during processing — it continues in the background. You'll receive a notification when processing is complete.

Video Features

Managing Videos

Editing a Video

1. Open the module → click on the video
2. Edit the title, description, or visibility
3. Click Save

Replacing a Video

1. Open the video settings
2. Click Replace Video
3. Upload a new file
4. The old video is replaced; student progress is preserved

Reordering Videos

• Drag and drop videos within a module to change their order

Best Practices

1. Keep videos focused — 10-20 minutes per video is ideal. Break long lectures into parts
2. Use descriptive titles — "Lecture 3: Newton's Third Law" is better than "Video 3"
3. Upload MP4 with H.264 — This format gives the best compatibility and quality
4. Record in 1080p — Even if some students watch in lower quality, it ensures the best experience
5. Add descriptions — Include key topics covered, timestamps for sections, and related resources

Related Articles

• How to Add a CoursePlan — Structure content into modules
• How to Add a Live Class — Schedule live sessions (auto-recorded)
• Global CDN Video Delivery — Technical details on video delivery
• How to Add PDFs — Attach supplementary notes