Media Player Layout

Whether you’re watching a video, listening to audio, previewing an image, or reviewing a document, the MyVideoSpot media player provides a streamlined experience — plus tools for interaction, tracking, and sharing. 

Player Overview

Clicking the Thumbnail or Title of an item will open the media player, allowing you to:  

  • Watch videos 
  • Listen to audio files 
  • Preview images, PDFs, or MediaSpot projects 
  • Download other file types – clicking the thumbnail will begin a download

Media Icons

When viewing your own media, you’ll see several icons in the top right corner of the player. These give you quick access to commonly used actions: 

  • Add to Favorites – Save the item to your Favorites for easy access 
  • Share – Copy a link or embed code (based on your permission settings) 
  • QR Code – Generate a QR code for fast sharing, great for presentations or print materials 
  • More Menu – Click for additional actions, including: 
  • Edit Attributes – Update title, description, tags, permissions, and more 
  • Edit Video – Trim or crop the media using the built-in editor 
  • Edit Captions – Modify speech-to-text or uploaded caption files 
  • Edit Bookmarks – Add, update, or remove video bookmarks 
  • Add to Group 
  • Add to Team 
  • Add to Showcase 
  • Add to Digital Sign 
  • Add to Featured Media 
  • Notify Users – Instantly alert selected users about this item 
  • Media Tracking – View viewer data and watch times 
  • Download – Save the item locally 
  • Delete – Remove the item 

Below the Media Preview

Below the player, you’ll find:

  • Description & Details – Displays the item’s title, uploader info, and any optional description 
  • Tags & Standards – Used for filtering and organization 
  • Comments – Viewers can leave comments here (students and staff can interact, depending on permissions) 
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