Sharing videos straight to the News Feed is a great way to communicate more personally with your team, share important visual updates to procedures and introduce new team members remotely.
In this article you will learn how to:
Upload a video to the News Feed on mobile apps
From your phone, you have the option to either post an existing video from your gallery, or film a video and share it directly to the News Feed.
The maximum video upload is 100MB (roughly 3-5 minutes depending on the video quliaty you record).
Upload a pre-recorded video from your gallery by tapping the plus button in the top right of your News Feed screen, then select the video you would like to post.
Type any instructions or information in your post, selct who you would like to share it with and then click Post which will then post it to your News Feed.
To record a video directly from the News Feed, select the 'Attach Photos and Videos' option from the options at the bottom of the screen.
You will need to allow Deputy access to your camera and audio when prompted in order to allow Deputy to record through the News Feed.
Once you’ve finished recording your video, you will have the option to retake, trim or post the video into the News Feed.
Note: If your post is important, be sure to toggle ON Require Confirmation from Recipients at the bottom which will ensure all team members in the posting group will see the post.
Upload a video to the News Feed on the Deputy website
From the Deputy website, you can upload a pre-recorded video to from your gallery to the News Feed.
On the News Feed tab, select Create Post.
Click Post to share to your News Feed.
FAQs
What files can I upload?
You can upload and playback MOV and MP4 files on iPhone, Android and Web. Not all mobile devices will be able to playback all formats.
Can I upload video using Kiosk?
Kiosk can only playback videos at the moment but you can still upload messages and photos.
Can I record and post using iPhone and Android?
Yes, you can record and post directly from either mobile device platforms. However, there is a 100MB limit on the file. We recommend you record first using your camera and then upload. Not all mobile devices will be able to playback all formats.
How long of a video can I post?
The video newsfeed is designed for short videos. We have a 100MB limit on the size. We recommend keeping them short and to the point.
Can I post videos from Youtube or Vimeo?
Yes, absolutely. For longer videos, you can first upload your videos on Youtube, Vimeo or other video services and paste the link in the news feed.
Tip: You can upload Youtube videos as unlisted so they won’t appear in the Youtube search engine.
Can I mark the content to receive confirmation from all readers?
Yes, like any news feed content, as a manager you can upload a video and mark it with the confirmation toggle. This way you can track who has watched the videos and who hasn’t.