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Storybar

Turn Long Videos Into Bite-Sized Chunks

Instead of one long timeline, viewers see structured progress broken into parts. This makes webinars, VSLs, and demos feel shorter, reduces “this is too long” bounce, and builds curiosity to watch the next section.

Note: Storybar is available starting on Pro+ plans and works with the Sleek Theme.

How to Enable Storybar

  1. Open Player Settings and Select the Sleek Theme.

     

  2. Navigate to Seek Bar Type.

  3. Select Storybar.

  4. Split the video into parts by defining start times.​

     

  5. Choose your display style:

    • Step-by-Step

    • Stories Grid​

     

  6. (Optional) Configure position and navigation behavior.

  7. Save and publish.

     

  8. Preview to confirm chunk timing feels natural.


Key Features

New Seek Bar Type

“Storybar” is available in Player Settings → Seek Bar Type.

It replaces:

  • Standard Seek Bar

  • Rapid Engage Bar (REB)

These bar types are mutually exclusive — enabling Storybar disables the others.


Creator-Defined Chunks (Chapters-Style Editor)

You split your video into parts by defining:

  • Start time for each chunk

  • End time automatically inferred from the next chunk (or video end)

Guardrails:

  • Minimum 5 seconds per part (prevents flicker)

  • Maximum 10 parts

  • Default offset: 5 seconds (to speed up setup)

Two Display Styles

Step-by-Step

  • Only reveals the next chunk after completing the current one

  • Remaining timeline expands progressively

  • Creates “just one more step” momentum

Stories Grid

  • Shows all chunks at equal width

  • Classic Instagram Stories vibe

  • Viewers see full structure immediately

Story Navigation (Viewer Behavior)

When navigation is enabled:

  • Viewers can seek normally within the current chunk

  • Tap screen edges to move left/right between chunks

  • Tap visible chunks (Stories Grid mode only)

  • Rewind/FF can cross chunk boundaries

  • Transitions are instant

  • Viewers always land at the start of the selected chunk

Core player features remain intact:

  • Resume playback

  • Closed Captions

  • CTAs and Play Gates

  • Player controls

Note: Storybar cannot be used with Chapters Feature at the same time.

Benefits

  • Makes Long Videos Feel Shorter: Breaking a 45-minute VSL into 6 chunks lowers perceived commitment.
  • Builds Momentum: Clear micro-progress encourages “just one more chunk.”
  • Flexible Reveal Control: Choose full visibility (Stories Grid) or progressive reveal (Step-by-Step).
  • Maintains Core Functionality: Does not remove resume, captions, CTAs, or player controls.

If you have questions, feedback, or need assistance, contact our Customer Happiness Team at hi@vidalytics.com