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Can I change the transparency on my background video?

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You can adjust the transparency of your background video within your form's Theme window.

  1. Navigate to Theme (droplet icon in the top-right of the form editor), and select UI Elements → Background.

  2. Below the box labeled "Background Video", locate the field "Overlay Color" under the section titled "Overlay".

  3. Click on the box provided and a color picker window will appear.

  4. Near the bottom of the color picker, you'll see a rainbow bar and a checkered bar - the checkered bar is the one that controls the transparency of your video.

    You can adjust the background transparency by dragging the slider bar left and right, or by entering the value manually (a number between 0-255) in the field labeled "A" just below the transparency slider.

A screenshot of the color picker menu for the background video settings on a form.

Video Overlay Blur

You can also add overlay blur to the video in the same theme section. Play around to achieve the desired look of your form's background!

This option is also located in the "Overlay" section of "Background".

Gotchas

  • The section "Overlay" won't appear in Theme unless you have either a Background Video or Background Image uploaded.

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How do I add a video to my form?
You can add videos to your form using the "Add Video" button on your form editor, or alternatively via the slash command "/video".
Can I have a background video?
You can add a background video to your form by heading to Theme Settings → UI Elements → Background.
Can I add GIFs as my background?
Yes, you can natively upload a GIF as your background or use the GIPHY Plugin.
Can I have different background images for each question?
No, a background image cannot be set for individual questions. The background image you set will apply to all the questions and pages.
Can I set the question background to transparent?
You can change the background and shadow of questions by navigating to Theme → UI Elements → Questions.
How do I add a background image to my form?
Go to Theme → UI Elements → Background and upload an image.