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Hi team, I’m using Catalyst theme. I want to know can I use a video on the home header instead of a still image?
I did try uploading a video under Background Image/Custom Image and got an error saying the max filesize is 64 MB. If the file-size is under 64 BM will a video work?
If it isn’t possible this way, can that Home Header section be disabled and replaced with a section with a video?
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Hi Simon,
Yes, it’s possible but you’ll need to create a new Page Hero for it.
See this article for reference on how to do that: https://docs.generatepress.com/article/adding-a-background-video/
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Yes, it’s possible but you’ll need to create a new Page Hero for it.
So I’d create a new “Home Header” under Elements then follow those steps? Then just turn off the old header.
Also what are the 3 different kinds of video for that are listed in that code? I would only want 1 mp4 video, so I’d just omit those 2 other lines?
<source src=”URL/TO/video.mp4″ type=”video/mp4″>
<source src=”URL/TO/video.webm” type=”video/webm”>
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It’s better if you convert your video to these 3 formats and upload all of them on your site. Doing so would provide wider support for different devices.
Yes, you’re right. Just replace the current Header with this new one.
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Ok cool that make sense. Appreciate your help. 🙂
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You’re welcome, Simon! 🙂
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Hi Fernando, rather than use video will it work to use a Metaslider image slideshow instead? https://www.metaslider.com/
I’m guessing I can just put the Metaslider short code into the new hero section. If this will work can you recommend the pixel dimensions I should make the slider?
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Yes, that should work as well but the structure may depend on your Slideshow.
The dimensions would depend on your preference.
Some would recommend 2400x1600px for full-screen images. Others would recommend something smaller.
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