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Film Transfer

Last Updated: April 19, 2025

Introduction

Film Transfer lets users import videos from supported cloud platforms directly into WatchGameFilm — no need to download them first and re-upload manually.

Save time, headaches, and hassle by simply providing the video URL and following the steps in our Film Transfer Wizard. Once completed, your film will transfer within minutes.

For all cloud platforms except Google Drive, your film is posted to your team immediately — no encoding required. You'll receive an email notification once the transfer is complete and your newly acquired video is available in WatchGameFilm.

Supported Platforms

Currently, users can transfer videos from the following platforms:

  • Google Drive
  • Hudl
  • Veo
  • YouTube
  • Coming soon: Dropbox, NFHS Network, and Pixelot
Film Transfer

 

Step 1: Selecting the Video Source

  1. Navigate to Tools > Transfer Film in WatchGameFilm.
  2. Select the cloud service from the Transfer From dropdown menu.
  3. Enter the Video URL of the film you wish to transfer.
    • Private or restricted videos cannot be transferred. The video link must be publicly accessible. It cannot require sign-in or authentication.
    • YouTube playlist links are also not supported. Only direct video URLs can be used.
  4. Click Next to proceed.

Step 2: Setting Film Details

  1. Enter a Title for the film in WatchGameFilm.
    • This will be the display name for the video in WGF and does not have to match the original video’s name.
  2. Select a Group to categorize the film.
    • Available options include Game, Practice, Training, and more.
  3. (Optional) Add Tags to help organize and search for the film later.
  4. Set the Event Date to reflect when the footage was recorded.
  5. Click Next to proceed.

Step 3: Confirming and Finalizing Transfer

  1. Review the video details displayed on the confirmation screen:
    • Transfer From: The selected source platform.
    • Video Name: The original title of the video (when applicable).
    • Video URL: The link to the source video.
    • Duration: The length of the video (if available).
    • Film Title: The new name entered for WGF.
    • Film Group: The selected category.
    • Film Tags: Any additional tags entered.
  2. Verify the details to ensure accuracy.
  3. Click Transfer Film to begin the import process.

Important Notes

  • Public Access Requirement: If a video is private or requires login to access, the transfer will fail.
  • Metadata Extraction: WGF automatically pulls details from the source video when applicable.
  • Processing Time: Transfer time may vary depending on the source platform and video length.

Additional Support

If you encounter any issues during the transfer process, please contact help@watchgamefilm.com for assistance.

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