Video Support
GENERAL
Do I have to complete video creation/set-up upon purchase?
No. You can purchase and complete the personalization and upload process at a later time by logging into our user portal a.k.a the From "U" Baby Video Portal.
How do I save & finish later?
Use the "next/save" button at the bottom of the current page to save your progress before exiting.
Note: If you started a page certain information or uploads may be required before you can successfully click "next/save"
Never use the back or refresh button in your browser. If you do, changes/progress will be lost
Never use the back button within the window without first clicking "next/save" or changes/progress will not be saved
Do not "x" out of a progress window without first clicking "next/save" or changes/progress will be lost
If you decide to save and continue later, you can return and complete your video via our From "U" Baby Video Portal using the login credentials you created when you first purchased your video.
When & how do I receive my video?
You will be able to access your video via the From "U" Baby Video Portal using the login credentials you created during purchase. (or via "my account" from our homepage)
You will receive an automated email when your video is ready for download
Videos typically available within the hour, but depends on web traffic
DVD Option- If you elected to have a DVD mailed out to you
You will still have access to your video(s) electronically via the From "U" Baby Video Portal, typically within the hour
You will receive an email within 3-5 business days letting you know your video is ready for shipment.
In the event of high demand and/or slower processing times, the email you receive will provide a status update regarding processing time and expected ship date.
How do I add my voice?
Our mobile and PC friendly online platform allows you to record within our web-app.
Please look for the "allow" pop-up box to allow in-app recording. (if you do not see it you may have to go into your web settings. You can readily identify if you have allowed in-app recording if there is a red circle on our window tab)
Each part that requires audio has a recording icon, written instruction, and/or video prompt to guide you along the way.
If you purchase the Upperclassmen option, when you reach the point of adding audio to the learning content, simply follow the video prompts for each learning block, review your recording if you’d like, click the upload icon, and continue to the next steps.
Do I have to provide photo uploads for every section/category?
Regarding the first personalization page/screen, yes. These two photos are mandatory as they are used for the personalized intro and personalized greeting. However, you can use whatever picture you want.
Regarding the second page of the Varsity Baby or Upperclassmen set-up a.k.a. "family association", no. You do not have to upload all 20 photos of family, that's included in your video package, if you do not want to. However, the more you add the better the learning experience.
Do I have to provide audio uploads for all learning blocks?
Yes. All recordings are mandatory. Except the personalized greeting, which provides an option to use the default melody.
Upperclassmen Option- Regarding recording audio for the learning content, please remember to use the upload button after each recording.
Do I have to provide audio for the personalized greeting message?
UPLOADS
What file types can I upload
JPEG and/or PNG
File size restrictions
Picture files over 3M typically take a little longer to upload.
Photo Upload Issues
General
Photo files over 3M typically take a little longer to upload.
You can not upload more than one photo at a time. Please be patient, especially during our Beta testing.
If you are having issues where a picture/photo is stuck in upload spinney mode, please click the "x" in the upper corner of that particular upload window and retry.
Family Association Uploads- Varsity Baby and Upperclassmen
If you are in the process of uploading the many photos allowed for the "family association" section and are having issues please do not refresh your browser, it will clear what you have uploaded to that point. Instead, close the particular upload window that is giving an issue and click Save & Continue and then exit if need be.
Audio Uploads
Name Spelling Audio (Varsity Baby and Upperclassmen Videos only)
Press microphone icon to start recording
Follow the letter prompts that appear, spelling the name letter by letter, followed by pronunciation
Recording will stop automatically when done
Use icons that appear to replay/review your recording
To re-record press the microphone icon again
Birthday Audio Recording (Varsity Baby and Upperclassmen Videos only)
Press microphone icon to start recording
Record child's birthday month and day only (5 seconds max)
Recording will stop automatically when done
Use icons that appear to replay/review your recording
To re-record press the microphone icon again
Greeting Message Audio (All videos)
If choosing the to record a personal greeting message, at bottom of first page, you must start AND stop the recording.
After recording your personal greeting message you should see the playback line allowing you to preview your recording.
If you want to re-record your message simply click the record microphone icon again. don't forget to press again to stop recording.
To choose the default melody, instead of recording, simply click the large "default melody" icon. Text should appear saying "selected"
Learning Content Voice Over Audio (Upperclassmen)
At this time you must complete all 4 available audio recordings in order to proceed.
Each audio recording has an individualized video prompt to walk you through the recording and keep you in the correct timing and rhythm of the video
Our program will automatically start recording towards the end of the video prompt after the countdown.
1a. A microphone icon should appear in top left hand corner of video prompt after countdown
Recording will automatically stop when the video prompt/recording is finished
2 a. Once recording is finished, a replay/review and upload icon will appear.
Be sure to click the upload icon after each video recording, prior to continuing to the next.