This guide walks you through creating and publishing a video using the MediaHaven video system inside WordPress.

The process includes:

• Publishing the video

• Creating the video entry

• Configuring video details

• Adding video source and subtitles

Create a New Video

• Go to WordPress Dashboard → MediaHaven -> All Videos -> Add New Video

• Click Add New Video

• Enter the Video Title

• (Optional) Add an excerpt or description in the editor

Configure Video Settings

Inside the Video Settings panel you’ll find general video metadata.

Layout Variant

Choose how the video appears on the frontend.

• Standard → Default layout for single video display

Basic Controls

Featured Video

Enable this option to highlight the video in listings or featured sections.

Use when:

• Promoting important content
• Showing priority videos in grids or sliders

Video Poster

Upload a poster image shown before playback.

Best practice

• Use a high-quality thumbnail
• Same aspect ratio as video player

Steps:

1. Click Upload
2. Select or upload an image
3. Save selection

Video Duration

Enter total length in format:

hh:mm:ss
Example: 01:25:34

This helps with:

• Display metadata
• Sorting/filtering videos
• User expectations

Video Resolution

Select the primary quality of the video:

• 480p
• 720p
• 1080p
• 4K

This value is used for:

• Display badges
• Filtering
• UI labeling

Configure Video Source & Formats

Go to the Video Source & Formats tab.

Video Type

Choose how the video is used:

Main Video

Primary full video shown in player.

Preview Video

Short teaser or preview clip.

Video Source Type

Choose where the video is hosted.

Upload Source

Use a self-hosted video file.

✔ Recommended when:

• You want full control
• Using MediaHaven player features
• Hosting on your server or CDN

External Source

Use third-party platforms (YouTube, Vimeo, etc.)

Upload Video File

1. Just select any Video Source
2. Enter the source URL into the Video External Source field. Ensure the link matches the required format shown in the placeholder to pass validation.

Add Subtitles (Optional but Recommended)

MediaHaven supports multi-language captions.

Supported Formats

• WebVTT (.vtt)
• SubRip (.srt)

Steps to Add Subtitles

1. Click Upload under Subtitle Upload
2. Select subtitle file
3. Fill in:
   • Language code (example: en)
   • Label (example: English)
4. Click Add Subtitle

You can add multiple subtitle tracks.

✔ Benefits:

• Accessibility
• SEO
• International users
• Better engagement

Chapters (Optional)

Use chapters to divide long videos into segments.

Steps:

1. Click Add Chapter
2. Define chapter time and title. Ensure the time required format shown in the placeholder to pass validation.

✔ Useful for:

• Tutorials
• Courses
• Long presentations
• Documentation videos

Publish the Video

After configuring all settings:

1. Review video information
2. Set a video thumbnail (optional)
3. Select categories if available
4. Add relevant tags to improve content discoverability.
5. Click Publish

Your video is now available in:

• Video Library listings
• Query blocks or shortcodes
• Player layouts
• Frontend templates