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Video Gallery (YouTube) Component
Embed a YouTube playlist as a grid of playable videos.
On this page:
Accessibility
- Videos must have captions.
- Let users control animations.
Last reviewed: January 3, 2024
Overview
Videos can be displayed as a gallery using this component, or singly, using the Video Component. The Video Gallery Component will display a previously created YouTube video playlist. The Video Gallery Component does not allow you to create your own YouTube playlist. A playlist must be created in YouTube and imported into the gallery.
Be careful of copyright -- YouTube aggressively removes videos that do not clearly meet copyright restrictions.
Using This Component
This component has only one tab.
Technical Restrictions
- The Video Gallery Component will only display a YouTube playlist. Entering the ID or URL of a YouTube video, instead of a playlist, will result in a blank component.
- Restrictions placed on YouTube videos apply. For example, if a video is restricted to only play to a limited audience, on certain sites, or in certain countries, the visitor may not be able to access the video.
Configure - Main Settings
Click the wrench icon to 'configure' these settings.
YouTube Playlist Tab
The component opened for editing.
Playlist: Create or find an appropriate playlist on YouTube.
Copy the playlist's ID (16 letters and numbers, such as A2D72B463B04A430) or a YouTube generated URL that contains the playlist ID and paste it into the component box.
Limit: Optional limit of how many videos to display. Displays specified number from the start of the playlist.
UB Channels
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Copyright and YouTube
YouTube is cracking down on copyrighted materials and is removing videos and even shutting down channels that use music (or other assets) without clear authorization from the copyright owner.
This is affecting virtually all videos on YouTube. Many UB channels and videos, including the most highly trafficked, are at risk. Channel owners can dispute claims if they believe copyright infringement claims are invalid.
It is important that all UB communicators who use YouTube videos take immediate action and in future act with care to avoid losing their channel or having their videos blocked by copyright owners.
Accessibility Concerns
All videos on UBCMS websites must have synchronized captions. An additional transcript is optional, but if provided, should be closely associated with the video player. Captions (and transcripts) support those who cannot see or hear your video.
Best practice: captions are most easily added using the automated tools on YouTube, even if the final placement is not in that platform.
Additional Reference:
The user should control carousels, slideshows and video, so they are not confused by unexpected behavior and to provide enough time for them to process each segment.
Best practice:
- Do not auto-start video.
- Do not automatically scroll a carousel or slideshow.
- Provide tools that allow users to start, stop and resume animations.
These recommendations are supported by default in UBCMS carousel, slideshow and video components. Please comply with this best practice if you embed external video or animations.
