VGCC Library Services: Films on Demand & Streaming Video: Tutorials

Films on Demand Tutorials

For more information on using Films on Demand, browse all of the tutorials in the Films on Demand Support Center or go directly to one of the highlighted support topics below:

Films on Demand Support

Basic Functions

QuickStart Guide
Printable PDF guide to the basic functions and features of Films on Demand.
Searching & Browsing
Series of short instructions on finding items in Films on Demand.
How to Cite a Video
Shows how to use the citation tool available for every video in Films on Demand.

Accessibility Options

Audio Descriptive Titles
Quick guide to searching for videos that include audio description.
How to Use Interactive Transcripts
Details using the Transcript feature in Films on Demand.

Advanced Features

Quiz Feature
Explains how to create embedded quizzes for Films on Demand videos.
Custom Video Segments
Clip and organize specific sections from longer videos.
Adding your own Introduction Video to a Playlist
The requirements and process for adding your own video to a playlist.

Feature Films on Demand Tutorials

For more information on using Feature Films for Education, see the following links:

Feature Films for Education: Home Page Overview
Basic information on using the Feature Films main page.
Feature Films for Education: Browsing for Films
Explains how to use the different ways to browse for movies in the Feature Films database.
Feature Films for Education: Searching for Films
Written tutorial (with screenshots) on searching for films in the Feature Films database.
Feature Films for Education: Watching a Film
Written instructions and screenshots showing how to play videos in the Feature Films collection.
Feature Films for Education: Creating a User Account/Advanced Features
Learn how to create an account in the Feature Films database, and the advanced functions having an account allows.