Add intro and outro to base video

Adding intro and outro segments to your videos is an effective way to create a smooth, and engaging story. FastPix makes this simple, enabling you to integrate additional segments seamlessly with your base video. This guide walks you through how to enhance your video content with intros and outros using FastPix.

Adding intro and outro videos using FastPix

To get started, use FastPix’s Create media from URL or Upload media from device API endpoint. This feature allows you to attach one or both segments — intro and/or outro — to your main video. Here’s how to configure it.

Step 1: Prepare your media URLs

Gather the URLs for the following media files:

• Base video: The main video content you want to enhance.
• Intro video (optional): The video segment that will play at the beginning.
• Outro video (optional): The video segment that will play at the end.

Please Note: Ensure that each video file is optimized and ready for viewing as it will directly affect playback quality in your final product.

Step 2: Create a JSON request with intro and/or outro URLs

In the JSON configuration for the FastPix API request, specify your video segments:

• Base video URL: Set url to the URL of your main video.
• Intro video URL: If you want an intro, add introUrl with the intro video’s URL.
• Outro video URL: If you want an outro, add outroUrl with the outro video’s URL.

Example JSON request

{  
     "inputs":  
    [  
         {  
             "type": "video",  
             "url": "https://static.fastpix.io/Mainvideo.mp4",  
             "introUrl": "https://static.fastpix.io/introvideo.mp4",
             "outroUrl": "https://static.fastpix.io/outrovideo.mp4",
         }  
   ]  
} 

IMPORTANT
Replace each URL in the request example above with the actual path to your media files.

Creating impactful intros and outros

To maximize the effectiveness of your intro and outro videos, keep these tips in mind:

• Keep it brief: Intros and outros should be concise, ideally lasting between 5-10 seconds.

• Maintain brand consistency: Use brand colors, logos, and fonts to make your intro and outro recognizable.

• Incorporate a call-to-action: The outro is an excellent place for a CTA, such as asking viewers to subscribe, like, or follow for more content.