Overview
Saving a video as an Amplify template lets you quickly reuse an existing video as the foundation for new content. With just a few clicks, you can turn any video in your Video Library into a template that can be used by Contributors in SundaySky Amplify. This is especially helpful when you want to speed up content creation and avoid rebuilding templates from scratch.
When you save a video as a template, the entire video is copied. In addition, specific elements — such as data fields and certain sharing options — are inherited. After the video is copied, you can keep the parts you want to use for the template and edit the rest as needed.
Saving a Video as an Amplify Template
These instructions assume you are working in the Video Library, in grid view. If you are in list view, the steps are similar, but the Options menu appears at the end of each video row. You can also follow the same steps from the Video Page, where the Options menu is accessed in the upper-left of the page.
| 1. | In the Video Library, locate the video you want to save as a template. |
| 2. | Beneath the thumbnail, click the three-dot Options menu. |
| 3. | Click Save as template. ▶ If this option is unavailable, the video is using a legacy data library. Videos that use this type of data library cannot be saved as templates. For more information or assistance, reach out to SundaySky Support. |
| The Save as template window is displayed. Take note of the message at the top of the window, which appears only when relevant and informs you that some elements may change when saving the video as a template. See Video-to-Template Differences below for more information. | |
| 4. | In the Template name field, type the name you want to give the template. ▶ By default, the template name is the name of the video you are copying, with template added at the end. |
| 5. | In the Template purpose field, select the relevant purpose. ▶ Templates in Amplify are organized by purpose, making it easier for Contributors to find them. If the purpose you need is not in the list, you can add a new one. |
| 6. | In the Description field, write a concise description that explains what the template should be used for. |
| 7. | Click Save as template at the bottom of the window. |
| The new template is opened in the Template Page. | |
| 8. | Click Edit in the center of the page to open the Studio and begin editing the template. ▶ For guidance on the next steps, you can refer to Getting Started with Templates (beginning with step 4). |
Video-to-Template Differences
When you save a video as a template, most of its elements are copied but some are adapted for template use. The table below outlines how key elements behave in the original video compared to the resulting template.
| Element | Video Behavior | Template Behavior |
| Data connector | Connects to a data source to enable personalization in the video. | Disconnected completely, since personalization is handled only in Amplify by the Contributor. |
| Data field only | Used for 1:1 personalization in the video. | Converted to a free-form input field in the template. |
| Data field only — used for media | Configures media according to the data feed in the video. | Converted to a media upload input field in the template. |
| Data field and values | Used for Message by Audience in the video. | Converted to a multiple choice input field in the template. |
| SundaySky landing page | Used to host the video. | Copied "as is" to the template and toggled on by default on the Template Page. You can toggle it off if you don't want to use it as your sharing method. |
| Embed code | Used for embedding the video on a website. | Copied to the template, but to use it as a sharing method, you must add your website URL to complete the setup. See Video Link — Embed Code for step-by-step instructions. |