Applies to: OnCloud

Summary

This article provides instructions for creating a video clip that you can share, add to an incident, or save for later review.

Prerequisites

Before starting, find the section of video you want to save. You can create a clip from any camera or event. 

To find an event, see these articles:

• OnCloud: How do I filter events?
   
• OnCloud: How do I search for events?

Creating a Clip

To create a clip:

1. Log in to Cloud Portal.
    
2. Navigate to OnCloud.
    
3. Click the Cameras icon.
   
   
    
4. Click the device in the Cameras list for which you want to create the clip.
    
5. Click the Create Clip icon towards the left of the camera timeline.
   
   
    
6. Drag the Clip Selection box to the left or right to change the position.
   
   
    
7. Drag the left or right side of the Clip Selection box to change the length of the clip. 
   
   The default length is 30 seconds.
    
8. Click Save. 
   
   This opens the Save Clip dialog box.
   
   
    
9. Add a description of the clip in the Comments box (required).
    
10. In the Tags section, you can add optional tags to the incident:
    
    To add an existing tag, click the Plus (+) icon beside it.
    
    To add a new tag, click the Enter Tag field, type the tag name, and then click + Add New Tag.
     
11. Click Create Clip to save the clip. 
    
    When the clip is ready, you will receive a confirmation email.
     
12. Click Watch Clip to view the clip.

NOTE: If you drag the timeline, the full Clip Selection box, or the left side of the 
box, the video preview shows the start of the clip. If you drag the right side of 
the box, the video preview shows the end of the clip.