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- Can I upload interactive videos to YouTube?
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So to dive straight in, the answer is both yes and no.
Unfortunately, YouTube doesn't support
most interactive video features such as sticky hotspots,
clickable links, and seamless branching.
For these, you'll need to use a dedicated video platform
like Wirewax, Rapt, or Spiel.
However, all is not lost.
The good news is that there is a simple but fun way
you can create an interactive experience
for your audience on YouTube.
Choose your own adventure videos,
which allows the audience to decide
what happens in the story are increasingly popular.
You may have seen this style in action
in shows like "Black Mirror: Bandersnatch".
- What do you want for your breakfast?
Hm?
- Or the "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt" on Netflix.
- But I'm not.
Or am I.
- While in play a branching isn't supported on YouTube,
you can make this kind of interactive content
by uploading each branch of your story
as an individual video, and then linking them up.
Check out AirAsia's awesome interactive video campaign.
The viewer is placed in the shoes of the main character
who is presented with two holiday options.
At the end of the first video,
they'll have to decide by either clicking on the video
for Bali or the one for Lombok.
They'll then be taken to whichever video they chose
and will be presented with another dilemma.
So how can you make your very own interactive video
on YouTube?
To make your own interactive storyline,
first, you'll need to create a map.
This should include your script
and every branch of your story.
So you know where all the possible choices lead.
Here's what your map could look like.
Here, the user is presented
with three decision-making opportunities
and two possible answers for each decision.
Using this example,
you'll need to create an upload 15 individual videos.
However, you can make this as simple
or as complex as you like.
YouTube allows a maximum of four video cards
on an end screen,
which means that you can give the user up to four options
at the end of every segment.
To add an end screen with video cards,
first, upload all your videos to YouTube.
Then go to YouTube Studio and select the video
you want to add your video cards to.
Next, click Editor.
To add your end screen,
go to the fourth layer in the Editor,
which you can see here.
Then click the plus button right here and select video.
This creates a video card
which links up to whichever video you choose.
You can then move the video card to wherever you want it
to be placed on the screen
and choose how long you want it to appear for.
Here are four quick tips
for making a great interactive story.
First of all, shoot for the edit.
Each section of your story
should be shot as a separate segment.
Make sure you film for enough time at the end of each scene
to allow for the 20 seconds of decision-making.
As the next video will appear on the screen,
the actor or presenter could, for example,
interact with these by pointing to the options.
Secondly, make sure your interactive elements
appear frequently.
You can do this by keeping each segment short.
This helps to keep the viewer actively involved
in the story.
Also, make sure the end screen is visible for long enough
for the viewer to make their decision.
YouTube allows up to 20 seconds, so use all of this time.
And finally, only promote the first video
and hide the others from your channel
by making them unlisted.
This is to make sure your viewers start from the beginning
of your story.
So there you have it.
Everything you need to know to make your very own
interactive video on YouTube.
Of course, while this is a great way
to make something fun for your viewers,
it won't be as high-end or have the same polished feel
as a truly interactive video.
For more information on how to make an incredible
interactive video, check out our full tutorial.
We've put the link in the description box below.
We hope this has answered your questions.
If you have any more burning questions
you'd like us to cover in a future video,
let us know in the comments below.
And finally,
if you're interested in making an interactive video
for your business,
feel free to contact our team at Spiel today
by visiting www.spielcreative.com.
Bye for now.
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