Before we look at the different ways of using a video, let's just cover the basics. Once a video is inserted into Prezi, you can decide how and when it plays.
If you want the video to play automatically, then you'll need to add it to a path, just like we did with image files in Chapter 5, Best Practices with Imagery.
Once you are in the path editing mode, simply clicking on the video thumbnail on your Prezi canvas will add the video to your sequence of paths. This will mean that the video plays automatically, once this point is reached in your presentation.
You might decide early on that your Prezi isn't going to use a path, and instead the user can explore on their own and play the videos when they choose. If this is the case, then all you need to do is insert the video onto your canvas and ensure that the user will see it and know what to do with it.
You can use a simple arrow, as shown in the following screenshot, to point out where the play button is:
We'd also suggest giving the videos a heading by inserting a textbox with the title above the video, and a textbox with instructions below it, as shown in the following screenshot:
