Brightcove Player Sample: Download Transcript

In this topic, you will learn how to use the captions WebVTT file and convert it into a downloadable transcript.

Player example

The sample video below supplies a Download Transcript button in the controlbar which downloads a text file with the WebVTT formatting stripped from the file. In essence, it permits the user to download a transcript of the captions based on a modified version of the WebVTT file.

Implement using Players module

To implement the transcript option using the Players module, follow these steps:

  1. Open the PLAYERS module and either create a new player or locate the player to which you wish to add the plugin.
  2. Click the link for the player to open the player's properties.
  3. In the left navigation, click Plugins.
  4. Expand the Add a Plugin dropdown menu, and select Custom Plugin.
    Custom Plugin
  5. For the Plugin Name enter downloadTranscript.
  6. For the JavaScript URL, enter: 
    http://players.brightcove.net/1752604059001/custom_plugins/57NUYRswpi-ceb4c42f-59f6-4ec1-a447-3b9cf751263f.js
  7. For the CSS URL, enter: 
    http://players.brightcove.net/1752604059001/custom_plugins/57NUYRswpi-262386ee-1bb7-4ea6-834c-effa7e312fc2.css
  8. Click Save.
  9. To publish the player, click Publish & Embed > Publish Changes.
  10. To close the open dialog, click Close.