Add and Manage Video

The pages here discuss video on your Myplace class page.





Embedding a video file using eStream

This support page describes how to add an existing video from the University's Video Streaming Server to your class as streaming video embedded in the page.

Changing video pre-roll / thumbnail image using eStream

This support page describes how to change the thumbnail image, also know as the pre-roll, which is presented by the video before it is played.


Uploading and Embedding a video file using eStream

This support page describes how to add a video file to your class as streaming video embedded in the page.


Adding a new video to the Learning & Teaching Video Repository (using Microsoft Stream On Sharepoint)

This support page describes how to add a new video file to the Learning & Teaching Video Repository (if you are using Microsoft Stream on Sharepoint to host video content for your Myplace class).

Embedding your own videos into Myplace from the Learning and Teaching Video Repository (using Microsoft Stream On Sharepoint)

This support page describes how to embed a video file into your Myplace class from the Learning & Teaching Video Repository (if you are using Microsoft Stream on Sharepoint).

Generating and editing a transcription in the Learning & Teaching Video Repository (using Microsoft Stream On Sharepoint)

This support page describes how to generate and edit a transcription in the the Learning & Teaching Video Repository (if you are using Microsoft Stream on Sharepoint).

Stream Migration Actions

Guidance / Instructions to follow to update Stream Video Embed codes will be made available in January 2025. - Updated 18/12/2025

As a result of the Classic Stream migration, videos have been distributed to staff members' OneDrive folders and a SharePoint document library and will cause embedded video URLs on Myplace to become inaccessible once the automatic redirects stop working on February 15, 2025.

  • Known Issues

    This page contains a list of known issues associated with Stream Migration Actions and updating Embed Codes for Microsoft Stream Videos.

    If you are experiencing an issue that is not listed here please contact Education Technology Support via help@strath.ac.uk including a screenshot of your whole web browser window, the URL to the affected Myplace site, and URL to the affected activity / location.


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