Overview
Videos in Fieldwire allow users to add more comprehensive details about an onsite issue (as opposed to a photo and comment). Take a look at the sections below for more information on how to upload video files and record videos on mobile.
Table of Contents
- What video file types are supported
- How to take a video in Fieldwire
- Record Video on iOS
- Record Video on Android
- More Information
What video file types are supported
Certain Video File types are supported in the 'Files' tab - these can be uploaded on the web version of Fieldwire (app.fieldlwire.com). Any .MP4 and .MOV files, under 200MB, can be uploaded to the ‘Files’ tab or to tasks as ‘files’. These will play in Fieldwire's media viewer, and be included as downloadable links in reports and task exports. Other video file types, including .WMV, .AVI, and .FLV files are not currently supported.
MP4 and MOV files can't be uploaded directly to the 'Photos’ tab on mobile or web. However, any video captured in a task, or on a photo hyperlink, on mobile will be stored under the 'Photos' tab, and under the device's camera roll.
Record Video on iOS
In a Task
To take a video in a Task, open up a task in the Fieldwire mobile app and click on the Camera icon at the bottom of the task window. When the camera window appears, select the "Camera" option, which will then bring up your device's camera. Lastly, you'll need to switch from the "Photo" option to the "Video" option in order to capture a 7-second video. When it is finished recording, the video will then appear in the task as a message:
The video will be saved onto the 'Photos' tab in your project.
Note: Ensure that Fieldwire has photo access under your device settings in order to capture photos and videos.
In a Photo Hyperlink
You can also capture video on your iOS devices by going through the Photo Hyperlink on Plan sheets. Just select the Photo Hyperlink option, place it where you would like it on your plan sheet, then click on it, and select "Take photo" to bring up your device's camera. Lastly, switch from the "Photo" option to the "Video" option in order to capture a 7-second video.
Record Video on Android
In a Task
The video will be saved onto the 'Photos' tab in your project.
Note: Ensure that Fieldwire has photo access under your device settings in order to capture photos and videos.
In a Photo Hyperlink
You can also capture video on your Android devices by going through the Photo Hyperlink on Plan sheets. Just select the Photo Hyperlink option, place it where you would like it on your plan sheet, and then click on it to bring up your camera.