Video Brochures Buttons and Navigation

Video brochures offer a convenient way to deliver video content to a pre-selected audience. With multiple files, videos, or images, our brochures offer several different ways to control playback and navigate through content via video brochure buttons or touchscreen.

Our video brochures come by default with up to 5 buttons. It is up to the client to decide if they want no buttons at all, 5 buttons with various functions, or more at an extra charge. The variations we offer are extensive and fit the navigation needs of any project.

The design of the buttons is fully customizable and can be created to fit the overall look, color structure, and branding of the entire brochure. In addition, the buttons can be moved to the side, the bottom or the top (with some limitations).

theVideoCards offers unique and novel dual-function buttons and a video progress bar for easier, user-oriented navigation.

Please review some of the common and not-so-common options for video brochure navigation:

No buttons

Some of our clients decide not to use video brochure buttons at all. Typically, this option is selected for a single video file that does not exceed 1 minute. These brochures lack any controls, including volume control, so such a brochure’s volume must be set in the uploaded file itself. The user controls the playback by simply opening and closing the video brochure.

Pause and volume buttons

A brochure with 3 buttons typically controls volume (Volume Up, Volume Down) and pauses playback. Such navigation is also used for brochures with a shorter, single file where the volume control is important.

“Next” and “Previous” skip buttons

These video brochures have two buttons for skipping backward or forwards to another video file in alphabetical order. However, our novel dual-button functions allow the control of Fast Forward and Rewind by pressing the Next or Previous buttons for a longer time. This theVideoCards unique function allows great control of navigating through the content.

Next and Previous buttons on a video brochure

Full navigation with volume control

The most popular option is navigation which controls the playback of video files and volume. Our unique theVideoCards dual-press buttons offer convenient playback control supported by theVideoCards on-display progress bar. Besides a pause button and two volume buttons, this option offers buttons for skipping content forward or backward – Next and Previous. The Next button moves to the next video file when pressed once and moves forward in a video file when pressed & held. The same goes for the Previous button, which also serves for rewinding content. These brochures typically also offer volume buttons and one pause button.

Buttons assigned to files

Another very popular option is to assign video files to individual video brochure buttons. Each button has a description of the featured video, for example, “About Us”, “Our Company”, or “Our Products”. This button starts the assigned video and, when pressed again, pauses it. Another button starts another video. Typically, at the end of one video, the next one starts playing. We can equip one brochure with up to 12 buttons (with an additional fee for each button over 5).

Controls for videos and pictures

Our video brochures can also play sets of JPG images. This function must be specifically requested to be enabled. There can be several sets of files, as demonstrated in this video. Each set of images is saved in a separate folder. The images will play in alphabetical order. We can set the slideshow to be automatic, or set it so that each new image can be changed via the Next and Previous buttons. Such functions can be used for a brochure page flip (for example, PDF converted to images), a slideshow of product images, a restaurant menu, etc.

Touchscreen Video Brochure navigation

A different navigation option is via a touchscreen. The touchscreen video brochure has a navigation menu with “hot” areas of on-screen buttons. When pressed, the video file assigned to this function starts playing. Touchscreen navigation also offers a progress bar, control of volume via the touchscreen, control of slideshow via the touchscreen, and other functions typically associated with touchscreen devices.

We advise our clients to give the viewer the most convenient choice of navigation they may need. Different projects require different options, but especially with multiple videos or longer content, we encourage the use of full navigation or the option of assigning videos to individual buttons. From a usability standpoint, it is better to have several different files than one long file. Contact us to discuss your project for the best option that may apply to your case.

Frequently Asked Questions – Buttons and Navigations

Which products include buttons?

Any video brochure, video mailer, video box, or tabletop video stand can have buttons. Our default configuration for 7” x 5” and larger products includes up to 5 buttons. Even Video Mailer Box LITE, though, can have buttons as an upgrade.

What is the maximum number of buttons on a brochure?

The maximum number of buttons on a brochure is 12. The price includes the first 5 buttons for brochures 7” x 5” and larger; each additional button is $0.35.

Can buttons be assigned to video files?

Yes, buttons can be assigned to video files. A button for About our product can start playing a video named 01-our-product.mp4, and the button Testimonial can start the playback of the video 02-testimonial.mp4, for example.

Can buttons be used to play images?

Yes, buttons can also be used to playback images. Images can be played as a standalone slideshow, or the buttons next and previous can be used to browse through the uploaded images.

What are the standard functions of buttons?

The default configuration is NEXT, PREVIOUS, PAUSE, VOLUME UP, and VOLUME DOWN buttons. The buttons NEXT and PREVIOUS skip to the next video when pressed once, and Fast Forward and Rewind when pressed and held.
Other devices, like the trade show video display, can have device-specific button functions, like brightness.

Can the volume buttons be replaced with a volume wheel?

Yes, volume buttons can be replaced for a volume wheel on the side of the brochure for an extra fee.

Are touch-screen brochures available?

Yes, 7” and 10” brochures are available with touchscreens. On touchscreen brochures, all navigation is done on the screen itself.

Can buttons be customized in appearance or placement?

Yes, the design and placement of buttons can be customized.

Can buttons be programmed to perform actions other than playing videos or images?

Yes, buttons can be programmed for additional functions such as mute/unmute, specific navigation commands, or brightness adjustments (for our trade show tabletop display).

Is there tactile feedback when pressing a button?

Yes, our standard physical buttons provide clear tactile feedback when pressed, confirming user input.

What are the advantages of physical buttons vs. a touchscreen for navigation?

Physical buttons offer a tactile, familiar experience for straightforward playback. They are less expensive. Touchscreens allow for more complex interactive menus and a sleek aesthetic.

How are button functions uploaded or changed after production?

Button functions are programmed during production and are fixed and not user-changeable after the brochures are produced.

Video Brochures Buttons and Navigation

No buttons

Pause and volume buttons

“Next” and “Previous” skip buttons

Full navigation with volume control

Buttons assigned to files

Controls for videos and pictures

Touchscreen Video Brochure navigation

Frequently Asked Questions – Buttons and Navigations

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