The theatre slider shortcode allows you to show a self-hosted or shared video as if it were inside a monitor or a laptop.
In this article, we will explain how to display and configure theatre slider shortcode.
To see the theatre slider shortcode in action, check out the demo page.
Displaying the Theatre Slider
To add the theatre slider shortcode:
1Add or edit an existing page.
2In the Visual Composer section, click on the + button.
3In the Add Element pop-up screen, search for Theatre Slider and click on it to be added to the page.
4When the shortcode is added, a new pop-up screen called Theatre Slider Settings will open that allows you to configure the shortcode settings.
5From the Video Host setting, select either the Self Hosted or Social Hosted option.
6For the Self Hosted option, configure the settings as required.
| Settings | Description |
|---|---|
| MP4 Format | Uploads the video file in MP4 format for IE 9 compatibility. |
| WebM Format | Uploads the video file in WebM format for Firefox 4, Opera, and Chrome compatibility. |
| OGV Format | Uploads the video file in OGV format for older Firefox and Opera compatibility. |
7For the Social Hosted option, configure the settings as required.
| Settings | Description |
|---|---|
| Youtube | Set the Youtube video ID. For example, in the following Youtube link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6oZ8xV86JxY, the video ID is 6oZ8xV86JxY |
| Vimeo | Sets the Vimeo video ID. For example, the following Vimeo link https://vimeo.com/127203262, the video ID is 127203262. |
8Click on Save Changes and publish or update the page to check the result.
Configuring the Settings
There are a few more settings in the Theatre Slider Settings pop-up that allow you to customize the slider. Configure the settings as required.
| Settings | Description |
|---|---|
| Background Style | Sets the slider inside a monitor or laptop. |
| Slider Max Width | Sets the maximum width possible for the slider. |
| Show Social Video Controls | Determines whether or not to show the video controls. |
| Slider Align | Sets the alignment of the slider. There are three options available: Left, Center, and Right |
| Margin Bottom | Adds spacing to the bottom of the slider as a margin. |
Adding an Extra Class Name
The Extra Class Name field in the settings pop-up allows you to add an extra class name to the shortcode. It’s useful when you need to target the shortcode in a stylesheet or JavaScript file.
You can read the Adding a custom CSS class to a shortcode article for further explanation.
