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Visual Guides
Follow these illustrated examples for common creator tasks. Each example uses English labels and an AVideo Academy lesson, so you can focus on the controls you need.
Your site's theme, enabled plugins and account permissions can change which options appear. Administrator-only controls may be absent from a creator account.
| I want to... | Illustrated guide | What to look for |
|---|---|---|
| Follow someone using AVideo | Quick Start video | Real site, visible pointer, clicks, typing, upload, poster, playback, plans, live controls and VAST/VMAP settings |
| Add videos in different ways | Visual upload guide | Contextual menu animation, Web/Local Encoder upload videos, direct upload, URL import, hosted links and bulk selection |
| Find a video to edit | My videos | Search, filters and the matching lesson |
| Add a title, description and poster | Video information | Meta Data and Images are separate tabs |
| Choose who can find a video | Video privacy | A screenshot and short animation of Video Status |
| Find processing or unpublished videos | Status filter | All Statuses filters the list; it does not publish a video |
| Publish at a future date | Schedule a release | A short animation of Advanced → Release Date |
| Create a collection | Create a program from a video | A meaningful program name and Make it public |
The visual upload guide shows real file uploads through the Web Encoder, Local Encoder and direct upload, plus an actual hosted-MP4 link. URL import and bulk selection are clearly marked previews. The lesson examples and media are in English; login/password entry is excluded.
The newer guide prioritizes contextual animations and MP4 rather than adding static screenshots. Written steps explain the actions and expected results; the MP4 files provide pause/seek controls. See its verification notes.
Use the visual access and payment guide to choose free access, selected groups, PPV rentals, subscriptions or a shared password. It includes larger contextual screenshots, three short control animations, a completed Stripe rental video and an animated test subscription.
These newer recordings distinguish unsaved previews, automatic saves, saved-rule tests and completed test purchases. Read the caption beside each one. The checkout demonstrations use sandbox/test mode and non-administrator viewers.
The animations show real browser interactions. The guides distinguish unsaved previews, saved changes and completed uploads or test payments. Selecting a form value alone does not apply it to your own video. Read the caption beside each recording before making a change.
For playback controls, open or download the MP4 provided for the relevant walkthrough. Written instructions accompany the media; older guides also include still images. Short animations are optimized below 10 MB; use MP4 for larger recordings.
Captured in Chrome on AVideo 30.3, on November 11, 2026. The example lessons contain original demonstration material. The three sample videos were kept Unlisted; the playlist form and future release date are unsaved previews.
The creator examples above do not demonstrate a completed Encoder job, a live broadcast or an actual scheduled release. The separate access/payment guide includes verified Stripe test purchases and states the PayPal and renewal-test limitations. Use the task-specific guide for prerequisites and verification.
