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Yodeck is a platform that MCLA uses to broadcast informational media content on TV's throughout campus. Some of these locations are Centennial Room (cafeteria), Information Booth, FCSI Lobby, Freel Library, Mark Hopkins, Fitness Center, and many more. If you are part of a department that wants to be able to submit content to display on these TV's, request access to Yodeck by emailing or calling [[Media Services]] at x5328.
 
Yodeck is a platform that MCLA uses to broadcast informational media content on TV's throughout campus. Some of these locations are Centennial Room (cafeteria), Information Booth, FCSI Lobby, Freel Library, Mark Hopkins, Fitness Center, and many more. If you are part of a department that wants to be able to submit content to display on these TV's, request access to Yodeck by emailing or calling [[Media Services]] at x5328.
  
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1-'''Logging On''' <br>
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We have created an account for you, which you can access using your campus email and password. If you are already logged on to the portal, the dashboard will be displayed automatically. However, if you are not logged in, you will be directed to the MCLA portal login screen. Once you have logged in, you will see the Yodeck dashboard.<br>
 
We have created an account for you, which you can access using your campus email and password. If you are already logged on to the portal, the dashboard will be displayed automatically. However, if you are not logged in, you will be directed to the MCLA portal login screen. Once you have logged in, you will see the Yodeck dashboard.<br>
  
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2-'''Uploading your media''' <br>
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-On the left side of the dashboard, you will see a menu. Click on the “Media” folder and choose which type of media you wish to upload. <br>
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-If you are thinking of loading a video keep in mind that signage locations tend not to have audio. In some cases, captions can be added or volume can be turned on, media services can help you with that. <br>
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-If you want to incorporate a web page, it is essential to note that only the portion that first appears can be visible. There is no scrolling. <br>
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-Images and documents are straight forward, and you can upload just about any format you want. <br>
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However, PNG images are preferred in most cases as they allow transparency (the background will show around the image were a .PDF will cover the background with black). <br>
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-The software will fit your documents and images to frame automatically. <br>
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-When you click on “All Media” you will see a page with all the items that are already uploaded to your workspace. <br>
  
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2-Uploading your media <br>
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-To add an item, click the “Add Media” button on the bottom of the page. Find the File that you want to upload then click “Upload”. <br>
  
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On the dashboard's left side, there is a menu that you can access. Select the "Media" folder, and then choose the type of media that you want to upload. If you intend to upload a video, bear in mind that most signage locations lack audio. However, some cases allow captions, and media services can assist you with that. <br>
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-The “Name” field will be auto filled by the name of the file, change the name to something more recognizable. <br>
  
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If you want to incorporate a web page, it is essential to note that only the portion that first appears can be visible. There is no scrolling. Uploading images and documents is simple, and you can upload any format you desire. The software will automatically fit your documents and images to the frame.
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-The other fields are optional, but you might want to set an Availability in most cases, this will allow Media Services to delete the expired content. Be sure to click “Save” at the top. <br>
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When you click on a media type, the page will display every item that is already uploaded to your workspace. To add an item, click on the "+ Add" button at the bottom of the page. Fill in the "Name" field, click on the "Choose" button, and then browse to your file. The other fields are optional, but it is recommended to set an end time in most cases. Ensure you click on "Save" at the bottom and then press "Push to players" on the upper left. (After any changes or additions, you make, that button will turn red and flash, if you forget to "push to players," your changes will not appear.)<br>
 
  
 
For details about adding media go here: https://www.yodeck.com/docs/display/YO/4.+Media <br>
 
For details about adding media go here: https://www.yodeck.com/docs/display/YO/4.+Media <br>
  
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3-'''Adding to your playlist''' <br>
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-Click on the “Playlist” tab on the menu. <br>
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-There should be a playlist already created in the workspace you have access to. <br>
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-Click the playlist you want to access. You will see the playlist details page with all the available media in your workspace. <br>
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-Simply drag an item up to the playlist above or you can click the up arrow that appears when you hover over the media. <br>
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-You can mouse-over an item in the playlist area and change the running order by dragging and dropping or remove an item by clicking on the “X”. <br>
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-Below each media item there is a number indicating the default number of seconds that the item will show. This can be changed using the plus and minus buttons. <br>
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-Don’t forget to click “Save” and “Push to players”.<br>
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4-'''Modifying a Layout''' <br>
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-Layouts control the way your content is shown on the Yodeck Player. <br>
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-Layouts include the Playlist that you add your media to. <br>
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-Layouts can contain Apps like Instagram or New York Times News. <br>
  
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If you would like to change a layout and would like assistance on adding an app or reorienting the screen, please contact Media Services (x 5329 or email mediaservices@mcla.edu) <br>
  
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To access a playlist in the workspace, simply navigate to the “Playlist” tab on the menu. Locate the playlist you wish to edit and click the edit icon located to the right of it. You will be directed to the playlist details page where all available media in the workspace is displayed. To add an item to the playlist, drag and drop it into the playlist area. If you need to change the running order of an item, simply mouse over it and drag it to the desired position. To remove an item, click the “X” icon. Each media item displays a default number of seconds it will show. You can adjust this by using the plus and minus buttons. Remember to save your changes and push them to players when prompted.<br>
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-Some TVs on Campus are on rotating mounts, if you know your Player is on a rotating mount Contact Media Services and they will rotate the screen and change the layout orientation for you. <br>
  
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Feel free to call Media Services with any questions. x 5328 <br>
 
Feel free to call Media Services with any questions. x 5328 <br>

Latest revision as of 17:04, 7 July 2026

Yodeck is a platform that MCLA uses to broadcast informational media content on TV's throughout campus. Some of these locations are Centennial Room (cafeteria), Information Booth, FCSI Lobby, Freel Library, Mark Hopkins, Fitness Center, and many more. If you are part of a department that wants to be able to submit content to display on these TV's, request access to Yodeck by emailing or calling Media Services at x5328.

Dashboard

Yodeck Dashboard Login - (your "A" number and password)

Guides

Using Yodeck Signage

1-Logging On

Go to

https://app.yodeck.com/login


We have created an account for you, which you can access using your campus email and password. If you are already logged on to the portal, the dashboard will be displayed automatically. However, if you are not logged in, you will be directed to the MCLA portal login screen. Once you have logged in, you will see the Yodeck dashboard.

2-Uploading your media

Yodeck2.png


-On the left side of the dashboard, you will see a menu. Click on the “Media” folder and choose which type of media you wish to upload.

-If you are thinking of loading a video keep in mind that signage locations tend not to have audio. In some cases, captions can be added or volume can be turned on, media services can help you with that.

-If you want to incorporate a web page, it is essential to note that only the portion that first appears can be visible. There is no scrolling.

-Images and documents are straight forward, and you can upload just about any format you want.
However, PNG images are preferred in most cases as they allow transparency (the background will show around the image were a .PDF will cover the background with black).

-The software will fit your documents and images to frame automatically.

-When you click on “All Media” you will see a page with all the items that are already uploaded to your workspace.

-To add an item, click the “Add Media” button on the bottom of the page. Find the File that you want to upload then click “Upload”.

-The “Name” field will be auto filled by the name of the file, change the name to something more recognizable.

-The other fields are optional, but you might want to set an Availability in most cases, this will allow Media Services to delete the expired content. Be sure to click “Save” at the top.

For details about adding media go here: https://www.yodeck.com/docs/display/YO/4.+Media

3-Adding to your playlist

-Click on the “Playlist” tab on the menu.
-There should be a playlist already created in the workspace you have access to.
-Click the playlist you want to access. You will see the playlist details page with all the available media in your workspace.
-Simply drag an item up to the playlist above or you can click the up arrow that appears when you hover over the media.
-You can mouse-over an item in the playlist area and change the running order by dragging and dropping or remove an item by clicking on the “X”.
-Below each media item there is a number indicating the default number of seconds that the item will show. This can be changed using the plus and minus buttons.
-Don’t forget to click “Save” and “Push to players”.

4-Modifying a Layout

-Layouts control the way your content is shown on the Yodeck Player.
-Layouts include the Playlist that you add your media to.
-Layouts can contain Apps like Instagram or New York Times News.

If you would like to change a layout and would like assistance on adding an app or reorienting the screen, please contact Media Services (x 5329 or email mediaservices@mcla.edu)

-Some TVs on Campus are on rotating mounts, if you know your Player is on a rotating mount Contact Media Services and they will rotate the screen and change the layout orientation for you.

Feel free to call Media Services with any questions. x 5328


Here’s the link to the user’s manual:


https://www.yodeck.com/docs/display/YO/Yodeck+User+Manual


Also, each page has a question mark button on the top that will bring you to help information specific to that page.

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