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Getting Started with Lupo.ai Using Markdown

Markdown is a widely-used markup language for creating structured documents that's easy to learn and it is often preferred for its simplicity and versatility. If your organization is familiar with Markdown, you can easily adapt existing content into Markdown format for educational purposes or video training using Lupo.ai.

Many organizations already use Markdown for documentation and notes, making it a perfect format to convert into videos with Lupo.ai for customer education or training programs.

Lupo uses a specific version of Markdown called MARP, which stands for Markdown Presentation. MARP is an extension of Markdown designed specifically for creating presentation slides, which Lupo then converts to video.

Here is how you can get started:

  1. Prepare Your Markdown Document
    • Select the Markdown document you want to convert into a video.
    • Ensure the document adheres to video creation guidelines. Specifically:
      • Add the marp: true statement at the top
      • Each slide (or section) becomes a scene in the video.
      • Sections are separated by three dashes ("---")
      • The comment in each slide is narrated by Lupo.

For instance, take the following Markdown example:

---
marp: true
---

![bg](https://mlgstorageaccount.blob.core.windows.net/media/samples/forest.jpg)

# Welcome to Onboarding

## Day one, in five minutes

<!--
Welcome aboard. This short video walks you through your first day:
where to find things, who to ask, and what to do before lunch.
-->

---

# What you will need

- Your account credentials
- Access to the shared drive
- Fifteen minutes, somewhere quiet

<!--
Before you start, make sure you have three things: your account
credentials, access to the shared drive, and fifteen quiet minutes.
-->

Each block between the --- separators becomes one scene. The Markdown above the comment is what the viewer sees; the text inside the comment is what Lupo narrates over it. The ![bg](...) line sets a background image for that slide.

  1. Ask the Lupo team to set the path up
    • Markdown files are not uploaded on the video pages, which accept .pptx only. The Markdown path runs from a repository the Lupo team configures for you — see Markdown Configuration.
  2. Generate Your Video
    • Once the path is set up, Lupo converts your Markdown into a video, where each section becomes a scene and the comments are narrated.
    • You’ll receive an email when the video is ready.
  3. Extend Your Videos with More Features
    • This is a simple method to quickly create videos from your Markdown content.
    • Later, you can explore advanced features. For now, focus on generating your first video.
  4. Collaborate with Your Team
    • Lupo.ai is an enterprise solution, with a centralized repository for version control and team collaboration.

If you’d like a personalized onboarding session, you can reserve a spot in our calendar for free.