Easy Video Integration in Figma

Easy Video Integration in Figma

Table of Contents

  1. Introduction
  2. Demo of the Prototype
  3. Creating the UI in Figma
  4. Creating the Animation States
  5. Installing the Anima Plugin
  6. Uploading and Inserting the Video
  7. Prototyping the Design
  8. Previewing the Prototype in Figma
  9. Setting the Home Page
  10. Previewing the Prototype in Anima
  11. Conclusion

Inserting a Video into Your Figma Prototyping

Welcome back everyone! In today's video, we're going to learn how to insert a video into your Figma prototyping. This can be a useful feature when you want to showcase a video within your design. So without any further ado, let's get started!

Demo of the Prototype

Before we dive into the tutorial, let's quickly take a look at what we're going to build today. I've prepared a small video player module in Figma to demonstrate how to insert a video. The prototype consists of a play button, a video container, and footer controls. When the play button is clicked, the video runs smoothly with an indicator moving along the bottom. Finally, the video reaches the replay mode state. It's a neat animation to showcase videos in different projects.

Creating the UI in Figma

To start, open Figma and Create a new project. We won't be covering the entire UI creation process in this video, as our main focus is on inserting the video. However, I've already set up a simple UI with a thumbnail, video container, play button, and footer controls group. The thumbnail represents the first image of the video, and the video container is where we'll insert the video.

Creating the Animation States

Next, we need to create different animation states for our prototype. Duplicate the artboard to create the next state. In this state, we'll remove the thumbnail, make the video container visible, and set the play button's opacity to zero. The footer controls should slide down, and the timeline should be the only visible element.

For the third state, we'll increase the playhead or timeline of the video container. Set the playhead to a specific value, such as 1280. This represents the progress of the video. Finally, duplicate the artboard once more to create the replay state. In this state, the video player should be turned off, the thumbnail reappears, and the replay button becomes visible. The controls should also appear, including the play button and full-screen icon.

Installing the Anima Plugin

To insert the video, we'll be using a plugin called Anima. If You haven't installed it already, go to the plugins menu in Figma and search for Anima. Once installed, open the Anima plugin dialog. The first time you open it, you'll need to sign in or sign up for a free account. After signing in, create a new project within Anima.

Uploading and Inserting the Video

Once your project is created in Anima, you can upload a video from any source, such as YouTube. In the Anima plugin dialog, click on "Video Gif or Lottie" within the video container. Paste the video link and enable the autoplay and loop options. You can also customize other settings, such as hiding controls. Once everything is set, save the video.

Prototyping the Design

Now that we've inserted the video, it's time to prototype the design. Enter the prototype mode in Figma. Link the play button in the first state to the next artboard using the "Smart Animate" transition. Set the duration and easing for a smooth animation. In the Second state, link it to the next artboard with a delay of 5000 milliseconds to allow the video to play smoothly. Use a linear animation for a natural video playback effect. Finally, link the replay button in the last state to replay the video.

Previewing the Prototype in Figma

Before moving on to Anima, let's preview the prototype within Figma. Select the first artboard and set it as the home page. This will be the initial screen shown when the prototype is opened. Select all the artboards and click on "Preview in Browser" to upload the project to Anima. Once uploaded, click "Open" to view the prototype in a browser.

Setting the Home Page

To ensure the prototype starts on the correct page, set the first artboard as the home page within Anima. This tells Anima to display the first artboard when the prototype is previewed.

Previewing the Prototype in Anima

Now that everything is set, let's preview the prototype in Anima. Within the Anima platform, click on the play button to see the video running smoothly. The playhead moves accordingly, and the prototype reaches the replay mode at the end. It's a simple process to add a video to your Figma design using Anima.

Conclusion

In conclusion, we've learned how to insert a video into your Figma prototyping using the Anima plugin. This allows you to create interactive prototypes with videos and animations. Remember to follow the steps Mentioned in this tutorial, and don't forget to experiment with different settings and animations to enhance your prototype. Thank you for watching, and if you found this video helpful, please give it a thumbs up, subscribe to our Channel, and don't forget to click the Bell icon for notifications.

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