# Add content to a timeline

This short video will give you a quick intro off how to add content to a timeline.

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**How to Add Media to a Timeline in ExaPlay**

**1. Starting ExaPlay**

* Upon launching ExaPlay, you will notice the workspace is initially empty. At this stage, you have the option to create a new composition. You can choose between a queue list and a timeline.

**2. Creating a Timeline**

* To create a timeline, click on the designated area. A new composition will be created automatically.
* You can rename this composition for clarity; for example, name it "Main Timeline".
* Optionally, change the color of the timeline to distinguish it from others.

**3. Adding Media**

* Navigate to the media browser located below the main interface.
* This browser provides access to your local hard disk, public document folders, and the ExaPlay installation folder.
* It’s important to remember that these are local resources if you access from remote

**4. Browsing and Importing Files**

* For demonstration, go to the ExaPlay folder where videos are stored.
* Thumbnails of videos will appear; note that loading might take longer for folder with many files
* Drag and drop the desired media files directly into your timeline.
* You can adjust the placement and duration of the media within the timeline, including extending the video to loop automatically.

**5. Managing Timeline Content**

* The timeline allows for real-time arrangement of content.
* Define transitions such as fades between clips.
* Manipulate the positioning of the content.
* Additional effects, like picture-in-picture, will be covered in future tutorials.

**6. Utilizing Queues**

* Insert a queue at a desired point in the timeline by adding a que and name it "start"
* Set up loops by creating a 'Jump to Queue' at specific points to return to "start".
* Queues can also be used for various actions like jumping to a specific time, pausing, stopping, or sending TCP commands.

**7. Uploading Media from External Devices**

* If you’re connected to an external server via a laptop, you can upload files directly.
* Files will be uploaded to the current folder, facilitating file transfer from remote locations.
* Alterntively you can of course store local files

**8. Review**

* After adding and arranging your media and queues, review the timeline to ensure everything is set up as desired.