A new way to include videos in your publications is here!

In PRODUCT
23 October 2018
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When you’ve worked hard on creating a great publication, having more choices is always a good thing. That’s why we’re so pleased to announce that there is now a new option for including video in your digital publications on Calaméo!

From now on, you will be able to embed video elements that play directly on the page of your publication without opening a pop-up overlay. Your readers can move seamlessly from browsing an article to watching a video clip and back again.

All you need to do is open your publication in the Calaméo Editor, go to the page you want to modify and select the video icon.

Adjust the blue zone so that it appears where you wish the video to play and add the video URL and text label in the video properties window. Then, choose “Embedded” from the Display mode drop-down menu.

You can also choose whether you would like to display the video thumbnail, begin playing the video automatically when the reader turns to this page and mute any background music while the video plays.

💡 TIP: Want embedded videos to play with sound? Don’t opt for autoplay. By default, your readers must click for sound on videos that start playing automatically.

Save your work and view your publication to see the video embedded right on the page!

Of course, you’ll still be able to choose the classic pop-up player for your videos. Just select “Pop-up” from the Display mode options when adding video to your publication in the Calaméo Editor.

Including video from YouTube, DailyMotion and Vimeo directly inside of your publication is an exclusive feature of our PLATINUM plan. Upgrade today to enjoy all the advantages of professional digital publishing on Calaméo!

Looking to get a handle on your video strategy? Check out our guide to promoting content on YouTube. Then visit our YouTube channel to watch tutorials on using our Editor and more.

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And now, we have a comprehensive service for our users to go above and beyond when creating their personalized digital publications: introducing Calaméo Studio!

What is Calaméo Studio?

Calaméo Studio is Calaméo’s creative agency. We provide complete support in the creation of your publications: adapt, modify, personalize your publications thanks to our experts and offer your readers content that reflects your brand!

This new service expands the scope of our solution to save time for our business users on complex and time-consuming projects. Personalize and enrich your magazines, catalogs, brochures, reports, presentations (and more!) thanks to our expertise. 

If you want to save time with tailor-made digital publications delivered quickly, plus enjoy responsive support at every step of your project, then Calaméo Studio is the solution for you.

How does it work?

It’s easy: start your journey with Calaméo Studio by getting in touch with our consultants for a customized quote. First, we analyze your project and work with you to create the perfect digital publication. You control how much or how little we adapt your content by choosing from our solutions. You’re only looking for a few light adjustments to your publication? No problem. Or you want full customization of your table of contents, hyperlinks, Theme, videos, etc? Leave it to us! At the end, you’ll have a personalized digital publication that adheres to your company’s brand identity and adds value to your offer.

The services offered

Calaméo Studio offers a suite of solutions to help you upgrade your digital publications, including customizing your:

  • Hyperlinks: We embed numerous hyperlinks into your digital publications. Redirect readers where you want them to go
  • Table of contents: We create sophisticated and ergonomic tables of contents. Offer your readers fluid and relevant navigation.
  • Custom Theme: We fully customize your publications according to your brand’s graphic charter
  • Multimedia: We insert media into your publication; our Studio will enrich your document according to your needs
  • Publication creation: Delegate the creation of your document to our Studio experts, from the first brief to your final validation. 

… and more!

Get started

Head to the Calaméo Studio website to learn more about the service and contact our team of experts, who will provide you with an entirely personalized offer. From project management to graphic design to tailored support, Calaméo Studio is a life saver for busy professionals. Contact us to make your dream publication a reality!

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One of the things that makes digital publishing on Calaméo such a standout experience is the amazing customization opportunities. We’re proud to say that ours is the only professional solution that lets you have full control of the publication viewer. Thanks to our powerful custom Themes feature, you can make sure that every detail—from the buttons to the branding—fits your needs perfectly.

However, we know that working with code can seem daunting. Although creating your own Theme is easier than ever with our user-friendly Elements feature, we wanted to show you just how simple custom can be. That’s why starting today you can enjoy our all-new Custom Themes Tutorial!

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Plus, we’ve added a handy guide to the basic building blocks of making a Theme. Whether you’re new to code or already a whiz with HTML, this resource will give you the tools to achieve your vision for the viewer.

The full Custom Themes Tutorial is available for you to browse, print or download below. We hope it helps inspire you to try out a new look for your publications! And stay tuned for more great tutorials coming to Calaméo this year.

GET THE TUTORIAL

Want to learn more about our customization options? Check out our Help Center and Developers page for all the details. Or write to us at contact@calameo.com and we’ll be happy to answer your questions.