# Video hero
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This feature was added in v5.0.0 on April 12, 2022. See our [changelog](https://help.fluorescent.co/lorenza/readme/changelog) and [theme update guide](https://help.fluorescent.co/lorenza/readme/theme-updates) to learn more.
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Add the **Video hero** section to show a full-width autoplaying video (without sound), uploaded as a .mp4 file to your Shopify files.
> If you want to add a Vimeo or YouTube video (with sound), you can use the [Video section](https://help.fluorescent.co/lorenza/sections/theme-sections/video).
## Set up section
Add this section to any template (except Checkout) and use the drag-and-drop handles to re-order its position. You can add this section multiple times with different content and settings.
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Editing a template changes all pages that use that template. To edit specific pages, you can [create new templates](https://help.fluorescent.co/lorenza/general/editing-themes/using-templates#create-and-assign-multiple-templates) or [use metafields and dynamic sources](https://help.fluorescent.co/lorenza/general/adapting-your-theme/dynamic-content-with-metafields).
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STEPS
In your theme editor (**Customize**):
1. Select a **Template** to edit from the dropdown menu in the top bar.
> Learn how to use templates in our [Templates guide](https://help.fluorescent.co/lorenza/general/editing-themes/using-templates).
2. Under **Template**, click **(+) Add section** and select **Video hero**.
3. Click and hold the drag-and-drop handles **`⋮⋮`** to re-order your sections.
### Add video file
The **Video hero** section requires an **`.mp4`** that's been uploaded to **Content > Files** in your Shopify admin. For the best experience, we strongly recommend using a 5 to 10 second video under 10MB.
> **Note |** The autoplay video does not play audio. To embed a video from YouTube or Vimeo with audio, see the [Video section](https://help.fluorescent.co/lorenza/sections/theme-sections/video).
| File Format | .mp4 video (required) |
| ----------- | ---------------------------- |
| File size | Maximum 10MB (recommended) |
| Duration | 5 - 10 seconds (recommended) |
STEPS
In your **Shopify admin**:
1. Go to **Content > Files** to open your [Shopify files](https://help.shopify.com/en/manual/shopify-admin/productivity-tools/file-uploads).
2. Click the **Upload files** button to add your **`.mp4`** file from your computer.
3. Once your file has been processed, click the **Link icon** next to the file to copy the *URL*.
> You may need to refresh the page for your file to appear.
In the theme editor (**Customize**):
1. Click the **Video hero** section to open the settings.
2. Paste the link into the **Video link** field. Click on the the link that appears in the results above.
3. Click **Save**.
## Add s**ection headings**
Add a section title and promotional text to overlay your **Video hero**. The section headings are included as blocks nested within the section.
STEPS
In your theme editor (**Customize**):
1. Click the **Heading** block to change section title.
> We recommended a short title of just a few words.
2. Click the **Subheading** block to add a few sentences below the heading.
> We recommend two or three short sentences.
3. (*Optional*) Click **(+) Add block** and select **Small heading** to display above the title.
> We recommend one to three words.
4. Use the **Text max width** slider to control the maximum width of the headings.
> Use this setting to create a clean visual shape for your text and avoid unwanted line breaks.
5. Use the **Show/hide** button (eye icon) to remove a heading block.
6. Click on the **Video hero** section to change the **Text container color** and **Text color**.
> We recommend using WebAIM's [contrast checker](https://webaim.org/resources/contrastchecker/) when matching colors to make sure your text is clear and readable for everyone.
7. (*Optional*.) Select an **Overlay color** to display overtop of the image and adjust the **Overlay opacity** using the slider.
> The **Overlay** lets you control the brightness and tone of images. Use this setting to balance it with other images and to increase contrast with headings so they're readable.
> Set the opacity to *0%* to turn off the overlay color; set it to *100%* to create a solid color block with no image.
8. (*Optional*.) Click the **Overlay gradient** option to add a color overlay that fades across a range of hues.
> You can choose the style, angle, position, and opacity of the gradient. See Shopify's [color gradient guide](https://help.shopify.com/en/manual/online-store/themes/theme-structure/color-scheme#gradients) to learn more.
9. Click **Save**.
## Add button
You can link to you collections or products or any other page with a custom call-to-action button.
STEPS
In your theme editor (**Customize**):
1. Click **(+) Add block** and select **Button**, then click on the block to open the button block settings.
2. Add a **Button label** and **Button link** to display a button underneath the subheading.
> The most effective button labels ask customers to do something (e.g. Get started, Join us, Shop now). To learn more, [read "What is a Call to Action?"](https://www.thebalancesmb.com/call-to-action-1794380)
> You change the style of buttons across your site in the **Theme settings.** See the buttons guide for more.
3. Click **Save**.
## Section layout and style
The **Video hero** section settings apply to the entire section. You can adjust the overall height of the video for both desktop and mobile, change the section colors, and choose where to position the headings and button.
STEPS
In your theme editor (**Customize**):
1. Click on the **Video hero** section.
> This opens the Video hero section settings.
2. Choose whether to **Enable animation** to show visual effects when scrolling, hovering, or interacting with the section.
3. Under **Video height**, choose to display the image with a **Custom** or the **Original** height (without cropping).
4. If **Custom** height is selected: adjust the **Height** and **Mobile Height** of your video between 50% to 100% of the maximum height.
> The **Height** is the percentage of the screen or window height.
> When **Custom height** is set to 50%, the video will always display at half the height of the customer's screen or window height.
5. Select an **Image fallback** to display in case the video does not load.
> We recommend using a still image from the video.
6. Select the **Media focal point** to choose which section of the video to keep centered within the slide.
> This setting ensures the key part of your video appears when cropping occurs.
7. Use the **Text alignment** dropdown to change the position of your headings and button on top of your video.
8. Change the **Overlay** color and adjust the **Overlay opacity** using the slider to increase the contrast between the heading text and video.
> Set the opacity to *0%* to turn off the overlay color.
9. Click **Save**.
## Settings reference
Click on the section to find the following settings:
| Setting | Description |
| ----------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Height | Use the slider to set the height of the video as a percentage of the maximum height. |
| Mobile height | Use the slider to set the height of the video on mobile as a percentage of the maximum height. |
| Video link | Add the direct link to your .mp4 file uploaded to your Shopify Files. Click the Link icon next to your video file to copy the URL. |
| Image fallback | Select or upload an image to display in case the video does not load. We recommend using a still image from the video. |
| Text alignment | Choose which section of the video you want to display your headings and button. |
| Text shadow amount | Change the shadow to all heading text to add more of a contrast with the video. |
| Text color | Choose the text color for the video headings. |
| Button background color | Choose the button background color of the button. |
| Button text color | Choose the button text color. |
| Overlay color | Choose the color that overlays the entire video. |
| Overlay opacity | Use the slider to adjust the transparency of the overlay color. Set the opacity to 0% to turn off the overlay color. |
Click on the **Heading block** to find the following settings:
| Setting | Description |
| ----------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Heading | Enter heading text to display as the section title. |
| Heading size | Use the slider to adjust the font size of the main heading between 48px to 72px.
Make sure the heading is large enough so it's distinctive and easy to read.
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| Subheading | Enter subheading text to display below the heading. Use the formatting buttons to add text styles, links, or lists. To learn more, see Shopify's [Rich text editor manual](https://help.shopify.com/en/manual/shopify-admin/productivity-tools/rich-text-editor#format-text-with-the-rich-text-editor). |
| Max width of text | Use the slider to control the maximum width and line breaks of the headings. |
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> **Related links**
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> [Video section](https://help.fluorescent.co/lorenza/sections/theme-sections/video)