How can I ensure that the poster of a hidden video will still be viewable when shown in a modal in Webflow?

To ensure that the poster of a hidden video is still viewable when shown in a modal in Webflow, you can follow the steps below:

1. Prepare the hidden video: First, make sure you have a poster image for your video. This will be the visible representation of the video when it's hidden. Set the poster image by going to the video settings in your Webflow project and selecting or uploading a poster image.

2. Create the modal component: In Webflow, you can create a modal component using interactions or by using custom code. This will be the overlay that appears on top of your content, displaying the hidden video when triggered.

3. Add the video element to the modal: Inside the modal, add a video element. You can find this element in the Webflow sidebar under "Components" > "Media" > "Video." Make sure the "Visibility" of the video element is set to hidden so that it doesn't display by default.

4. Set up interactions: Set up interactions to control when the modal opens and how the video is displayed. You can trigger the modal to open when a specific element is clicked or interacted with. For example, you might have a button that opens the modal when clicked.

5. Customize the interactions: Within the interactions panel, you can create custom animations and transitions for the modal and the video. For instance, you can create a fade-in effect for the modal and a slide-up effect for the video when the modal opens.

6. Define the video source dynamically: To make the hidden video accessible in the modal, you'll need to define the video source dynamically. This could be achieved by using custom code or by using Webflow's CMS if your project is based on dynamic content. Ensure that the source URL matches the hidden video you want to display.

7. Preview and test: Preview your website to test the functionality of your modal and hidden video. Make sure that the poster image is visible in the modal when it opens, and that the video plays correctly when triggered.

By following these steps, you can ensure that the poster of a hidden video will still be viewable when shown in a modal in Webflow.