How do I create a dynamic background video for my web page without youtube or vimeo titles/controls overlaid on Webflow?

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September 22, 2023

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To create a dynamic background video for your web page in Webflow without YouTube or Vimeo titles/controls overlaid, you can use the HTML5 video element and customize its appearance and behavior using Webflow interactions. Here's a step-by-step guide:

Prepare your video: Ensure that your video is in a compatible format (such as MP4) and optimized for web playback. Keep in mind that large video files can significantly affect page loading times.
Upload the video: In your Webflow project, upload the video file to your site's media library by selecting the "Add" button in the Assets panel and choosing the video file from your computer. Once uploaded, Webflow will create a public URL for your video file.
Add a video component: Drag and drop a video component onto your web page where you want the dynamic background video to be displayed. You can use a section or a div block as the container for the video element.
Settings and styling: With the video component selected, you can adjust its settings in the right sidebar. Set the source of the video to the public URL of the uploaded video file. Customize the aspect ratio, size, and position of the video element to fit your design requirements.
Hide controls and title: To remove the default video player controls and title overlay, you'll need to use custom code. In the Settings tab of the video component, scroll down to the "Custom attributes" section, and add the following attributes:

controls="false"playsinline="true"muted="true"loop="true"

Apply interactions: To make the video play automatically and adjust its behavior, you can use Webflow's interaction feature. Select the video component, go to the Interactions panel, and create a new interaction trigger. Set the trigger to "Page load" or any other event that fits your requirements. Choose an animation option to play the video when triggered.
Fine-tune interactions: Within the interaction's animation settings, you can configure the desired behavior of your dynamic background video. For example, you could set it to start playing on page load, fade in or out, or have other elements interact with the video by selecting the appropriate actions.
Preview and publish: Preview your web page in Webflow to ensure the dynamic background video behaves as expected. If everything looks good, publish your site to make it live on the web.

By following these steps, you can create a dynamic background video for your web page in Webflow without any YouTube or Vimeo titles/controls overlaid, resulting in a clean and customized user experience.

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