Many videos that you find on VKontakte have different quality settings. The higher it is, the larger the size of the video file (see how to add a video from YouTube to VK). And accordingly, to launch it, you need to load a larger amount of data. Your Internet connection may not be able to cope with this task, and you will end up with slow playback.
Need to try lower quality. Launch the video and in the lower right corner click on the link indicating the resolution. In the menu that opens, select an easier option.
With a lower quality, the video will load without any problems.
Video slows down due to flash player
All multimedia content on the VKontakte website now works without using a flash player. If you experience slowdowns when watching a video, try turning it off forcibly.
Let's look at the example of the Google Chrome browser. Open it and paste the link “chrome://plugins/” into the address bar. Follow it.
A window with installed plugins will open. Uncheck the box next to Abode Flash Player.
How to reduce the screen scale on VKontakte
Due to the features of the standard layout of the VKontakte website, many users of this resource may be interested in the topic of scaling content. Over the course of this article, we will equally touch on both scaling up and scaling down through different means.
Reducing the site scale
We note that we previously touched on a similar topic, however, regarding text content, and not the page as a whole. Moreover, the described processes are directly related to each other due to the use of the same type of functionality.
What to do if VKontakte video slows down.
There may be several reasons; below we will look at the most common ones.
- The video resolution is too high for your Internet connection.
The solution to the problem with the speed and resolution of your Internet and video is simple!
You need to choose the lowest video resolution, there are a lot of different video players, but the essence of video settings is the same, this is quality adjustment.
The video settings are located in the bottom right corner of the screen, compare the examples in the images below and try setting your video quality to low.
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player
Everything is simple here, reduce the quality, get video without delays and “brakes”.
Purpose and capabilities of the clip in VK
The new unusual function “Clips” appeared on VKontakte not by chance. Research on social networks and popular applications in 2020 for the first quarter showed that TikTok is the most visited application in the Play Market and App Store.
1 billion downloads on Play Market
The short video format has captured the hearts of the whole world. When compared in the application, users spend more time than on the most popular social network in the world - Facebook.
Clips on mobile VKontakte
Based on these studies, the owners of the social network VKontakte made their move, which will not allow their own audience to go to the side. And perhaps in the future it will attract even more audiences. Today, “Clips” from VK are no fundamentally different from the Chinese mobile application. They can only be downloaded in mobile clients for Android and iOS phones. This section is not available anywhere in the web version yet.
“Clips” icon in mobile VK
Before the release of the clips, the creators of VK did not talk about the new product. Many users learned about it after opening the mobile version of the social network. And we found the “Clips” icon in the main menu on the right. After clicking, we are immediately taken to a page with videos. Which can be skipped by swiping down, as on other similar applications - Tik Tok and Like.
What to do if the reason is not a bad Internet connection, but the computer itself?
- The browser (a program for viewing Internet pages) slows down.
Try opening the video in a different browser. For example, if your video slows down in the Google Chrome , then open it in a standard Internet viewer - Internet explorer .
In order to copy the link to the video, where it slows down, right-click in the address bar and select “copy”.
Then, accordingly, try to paste the same link to the video from VKontakte into another browser.
If the video is slow in Google Chrome, I recommend copying the link to the video and closing this browser by clicking on the cross in the upper right corner, then find the Google icon in the tray (where the clock is in the bottom right corner), right-click on the icon and click “ exit". This way we will completely restart Chrome and achieve the lowest consumption of RAM and processor resources.
We paste the link that we copied earlier into a newly launched browser and try to see if there are delays in playback.
Have you made a video and now want to show it to your friends and acquaintances? Of course, this can be done during the meeting. But why put off until later what you can do right now? After all, today absolutely everyone can upload a video to the Internet, and then copy the link to the file and send it to any regular on the World Wide Web. Or you can make it even simpler and upload the video to your social network page.
How to add a video on VKontakte
Let's move on to step-by-step instructions.
From PC
Log in to your account and go through the main menu to the “Video” item.
If you do not find such a section on your page, then configure its display. To do this, hover your mouse over any menu item and click on the gear image. Find “Video” in the settings window that appears, check the box next to it and save the changes.
Go to the Videos section and click Add Video.
Click on the “Select file” button, find and open the media file on your computer. The download will begin.
The limit on media file size is up to 5 GB . To get around it, split the video into several parts and upload them one by one to the social network. To do this, use special software: Adobe Premiere Pro, VSDC Free Video Editor or Movavi Video Editor. You can also upload a video of more than 5 GB to YouTube (there is no such limit) and then upload it to VKontakte using a link.
From phone
The mobile version of the social network does not support downloading videos. Add videos through the official VK application, the principle of operation is similar for both iOS and Android
Open the application menu and go to “Video”. Tap on “+” in the upper right corner of the screen. Select the option of adding a VKontakte video: you can record a video and immediately upload it to the social network, add an existing video from a mobile device and attach a video via a link from an external source.
From YouTube
To add a video from a video hosting or third-party site to your profile, enter the “Video” category and click “Add video.”
In the window that opens, select “Add video” and then “Add from another site.”
After this, a window will open with a line for entering the source url. Copy the video URL from the YouTube address bar there.
This feature is useful because it does not require first downloading the video to your PC. It saves not only time, but also computer resources.
Related article: How to upload videos to YouTube
Into History
Log in to your profile through the mobile application. Go to the news tab. Click on the plus sign next to your name and photo.
Press and hold the big gray button in the center to start recording video.
If necessary, edit the video and click “Submit.” After this, the Story will appear in your friends' news feed. Please note: it will be deleted after 24 hours.
Now a few words about VKontakte Stories. Use only vertical video format, as horizontal video quality deteriorates and the picture is distorted. The maximum video length in Stories is 15 seconds.
This is interesting: How to go to VKontakte History and see the result
To the community
Enable the “Video recordings” section in the group settings - this can be done in the “Management” section under the main photo of the public.
After this, the “Add video” button will appear under the contacts. Click on it and choose the option that suits you best:
- select a file on your PC;
- create a broadcast;
- choose from my videos;
- add from another site.
Next, the process is the same as when uploading a video to your personal page.
Article on the topic: How to properly set up a VKontakte community
What is the “Clips” section in VK?
The video feed and its formation are controlled by a special and unique algorithm that was created by VKontakte. Its main property is “sensitivity” to actions on the part of the viewer. “Clips” already remember thousands of reactions from the user. After which a preference feed will be generated. Where all factors of his interests will be taken into account. Clips can already be sent to friends via a link, left on your page, shared on other social networks and sent to other applications.
Application "Clips" in VK
The creators of VK encourage each user to share and react to the video, for example, if you liked the uploaded video, give it a rating. Based on these actions, it will be clear what else needs to be improved in this platform, what elements need to be changed. In the future, we are promised a full-fledged platform with dozens of different functions, filters and a smart video editor. Users will be able to select effects for shooting and processing video using gestures in the Clips application.
Klipov logo on VKontakte
With such capabilities, user clips simply cannot be ignored. Immediately after publication, a notification about the new product is sent to all friends and subscribers. After which similar messages are received by friends of friends. And then the video goes “free floating”. This is where everyone can understand whether friends liked it as a sign of solidarity or whether the video is really good.
How to upload your video to VKontakte Clips
At this stage, the development is already ready and put into operation. VK videos from the “Clips” section are already gaining several tens and hundreds of thousands of views. If you watch for a long time, you can see downloaded video clips of popular bloggers from other applications and simply famous personalities in Russian show business. But you won’t find ordinary people here who share their achievements in computer games, show off their pets or dance to their favorite music.
Clips in the mobile version of VK
You cannot currently upload your own videos to VKontakte “Clips”. But don’t rush to get upset, the developers promise to change the situation soon. And you will be able to share your short videos, which can be shot directly in the VK application.
Official trailer for “Clips” on VK
The creators explain the lack of the ability to add videos by saying that the development is still in the testing stage. And some of its elements will be finalized and possibly reworked.
Now videos here are shot by experienced video bloggers who are already popular on other platforms. They were specially invited by the owners of VK in order to raise the rating of the new section on the social network. And attract the attention of those who spend a lot of time in competitors' applications. Even the developers most likely don’t know how long this advertising period will last. And there is no date for the ability to upload your own clips in the VK application. Even on their official blog.
This is interesting: how to shoot and upload videos to VK Clips.
Official group of the new section on VKontakte
The developers registered a group, which they dedicated to the new “Clips” section.
Group "VKontakte Clips"
It holds weekly votes for the best uploaded videos of the week, in which everyone can take part. Links from the group to the video can be opened for viewing in the web version of VKontakte.
Group "Clips" on VKontakte
If you liked this innovation, subscribe to the group's news to find out when you can publish your videos.
Video options for social networks. Memo
by Rachel Klein
Are you creating videos for social networks? Here's a handy guide with the latest available aspect ratios and settings.
There's no doubt that social media has changed the game for online video. Once introduced, the parameters of these platforms have changed the content we create. Since users in most cases see our work on smartphones, it is vital to monitor trends and settings on social networks.
If you've worked in advertising before, you've probably had to deal with such difficulties. Nowadays, most directors and cameramen shoot commercials in a way that can be easily adapted for different platforms.
In the past, platforms like Instagram were for amateurs. However, these days, for most artists, it is the best place to promote themselves and their work. Going beyond (literally!) cinematic 16:9, which seems like a mistake at first glance, can give more room for creativity.
Get out of your comfort zone and embrace vertical framing.
- Facebook supports several format options: 16:9, 1:1 (carousel), 4:5, 2:3 and 9:16
- 4:5, 2:3 and 9:16 have been driving more engagement since people started using apps on their phones
- Recommended resolutions: 1080 x 1920 or 1920 x 1080 pixels (we wrote about why you need to follow the recommended resolution here)
- Instagram supports aspect ratios of 1:1 (square), 4:5 (vertical), 1.9:1 (1080 x 566), or 16:9 (landscape)
- For Stories you need 9:16
- Recommended resolution: 1920 x 1080 or 1080 x 1350 (for vertical posts)
Snapchat
- Aspect ratio - 9:16
- Resolution - 1080 x 1920
- Supports any ratio between 1:2:39 and 39:2:1
- Recommended Resolution: Landscape = 1280 x 720, Portrait = 640 x 640
Here's some more useful information on downloadable content
“Instagram downloads my videos without any problems. I don’t have to think about all these characteristics,” you say. Why then is this table needed? The fact is that when you upload a very heavy photo or video in perfect quality to your profile, you allow Instagram to compress it itself. This often results in very dramatic changes in the image. That's why some clear and beautiful videos look absolutely terrible when you post them on social networks. We wrote how to avoid this here .
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