Introduction to Scene Templates
Scene templates are the building blocks of your video. It helps to think of a scene template as a canvas on which there are a variety of placeholders, with each placeholder displaying a different form of content.
The scene template in the example below includes the following placeholders:
- Heading Placeholder, for displaying the title of the scene
- Bullet Placeholders, for displaying a bulleted list
- Media Placeholder, for displaying a static image or video footage
- Logo Placeholder, for displaying a company logo. In the example below, the Skymart logo is displayed at the bottom right.
The SundaySky platform includes 10 different scene templates. Each one of these scene templates includes a unique combination of placeholders, designed for a specific messaging goal.
In this article, you will find recommendations for which scene template to use for your video's scenes. These recommendations are based on the purpose of the scene. As you browse the scene templates, note the following:
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Each scene template includes several layouts from which you can choose. A layout is an alternative arrangement of the placeholders in the scene. See Working with Scene Layouts for more information. |
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If a text or button placeholder is made blank by removing all the text in the placeholder, that component will not be visible in the scene. |
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If required, the logo can be hidden in a scene with a logo placeholder. |
Scene Template Recommendations
To see scene template recommendations, click the tab with the content that you want to add to your scene.
At the end of each tab's content, you can see one of the scene templates configured with actual content.
When you want to display a single, prominent message with minimum distraction, use one of the scene templates displayed below. Note that the templates differ in what is included in the scene besides the message (button, media, or both). You can also take advantage of the sub-heading placeholder to reinforce your heading. |
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When you want to display more than one headline to deliver your message, use the scene template displayed below. This scene template is especially suited for the retail domain, as it contains placeholders for displaying a leading message, a product price, and a product name. There is also a button that you can use as a call to action. In all domains, this scene template is also a good choice for a closing scene. |
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When you want to invite your viewers to take action and click a button, use the scene template displayed below. Especially useful for a closing scene, you can configure up to three different button actions. |
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When you want to display a list of items or organize information, use one of the scene templates displayed below. Compared to chunks of text, bulleted lists and tables are easier to read and scan. Note that bulleted lists include icons while tables do not. | |
▶ Use the 3 Bullets scene template when you want to display 1-3 bullets. ▶ Use the 5 Bullets scene template when you want to display 4-5 bullets. ▶ Use the Table scene template when you want to convey a lot of related information in an organized format. |
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When you want to display an image or video on the entire screen without surrounding text, use the scene template displayed below. This is the best choice for media assets that are uploaded "as is" and do not need any modifications. If the button is not required, removing the text from the button placeholder will make it not visible. |
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