> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://sitesbyseth.gitbook.io/sitesbyseth-docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://sitesbyseth.gitbook.io/sitesbyseth-docs/reign/sections/video.md).

# Video

A video section with overlaid eyebrow/heading/subheading/button — supports Shopify-hosted video (best) or YouTube/Vimeo embeds. Use it for campaign films and drop teasers.

## Section settings

### Content

| Setting                              | What it does                          | Default          |
| ------------------------------------ | ------------------------------------- | ---------------- |
| Eyebrow                              | Small line above the heading          | —                |
| Heading + size                       | Title                                 | "Video" / Medium |
| Subheading                           | Supporting rich text                  | —                |
| Button label + link + outline toggle | Optional CTA (blank label = hidden)   | —                |
| Content position                     | 9-point grid over the video           | Middle center    |
| Text alignment                       | Left / Center / Right                 | Center           |
| Overlay darkness                     | Darkens the video behind text (0–80%) | 35%              |

### Media height

| Setting                 | What it does                                                                                                            | Default |
| ----------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------- |
| Video area aspect ratio | **Adapt** (uses the video's own proportions) or fixed: 16:9, 4:3, 1:1, 21:9 cinematic, 3:2, 2:3 portrait, or **Custom** | Adapt   |
| Custom height           | Height relative to width (25–180%; \~56 = 16:9, 100 = square)                                                           | 56      |

Fixed ratios crop the video to fill the frame.

### Video source

* **Video** — Shopify-hosted (upload under **Content → Files**). Recommended: no cookie banners, faster, autoplay-friendly.
* **Or embed from URL** — YouTube/Vimeo URL + **Cover image** + **alt text**. Only used when no Shopify video is selected.

### Playback

| Setting             | What it does                                              | Default |
| ------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------- | ------- |
| Autoplay            | Starts automatically (loads immediately, no poster click) | Off     |
| Mute audio          | ⚠️ Browsers require mute for autoplay to work             | On      |
| Show video controls | Player UI — turn off for a chromeless background video    | Off     |
| Loop video          | Repeat forever                                            | Off     |

### Layout

Full width (off), color scheme, padding top/bottom (36/36).

💡 **Pro tip:** For a background-video hero look: Shopify-hosted video, Autoplay on, Mute on, Controls off, Loop on, ratio 16:9 (or 2:3 for mobile-first drops), overlay \~35%, one heading + one button. Keep the file under \~15 seconds and a few MB.


---

# Agent Instructions
This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com.

## Querying This Documentation
If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question.

Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter:

```
GET https://sitesbyseth.gitbook.io/sitesbyseth-docs/reign/sections/video.md?ask=<question>&goal=<endgoal>
```

`ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language.
`goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal.

The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation.

Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.