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Video subscription tools

Cinema8’s video subscription tools help you package premium content into secure, gated libraries for paying audiences. Create private collections, manage access, and control who sees each video. With video hosting, access controls, and analytics in one place, you can experiment with pricing, branding, and interactivity, refine your content strategy, and grow predictable subscription revenue.

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Cinema8’s video monetisation tools make it easy to create subscription-based video libraries, manage access permissions, and organise content into private collections. You can assign permissions, restrict access using passwords, domain controls, SSO, or subscriber groups, and publish videos inside a branded environment. As your library grows, built-in analytics reveal how subscribers watch, engage, and progress through your content, helping you refine your subscription offering with confidence.

Create a subscription library

How to set up video subscriptions in Cinema8

Create secure, tiered subscription libraries by managing access, organising content, and tracking subscriber engagement.

Step 1

Upload your videos to Cinema8 individually, in bulk, or via API. Organise them into private collections or channels tailored to each subscription tier.

Step 2

Set access controls for your subscribers using passwords, domain restrictions or SSO options. Assign individual viewing rights to manage who can see each part of your library.

Step 3

Publish your subscription library and monitor how subscribers watch, complete, and revisit content. Use analytics to refine your plans and expand your premium offerings.

Why use Cinema8 for handling subscription videos?

Cinema8 provides a simple way to launch secure video subscription models without building your own platform. Access controls, private collections, and subscriber groups help you manage who can view each part of your library, while analytics show which topics perform well. These tools support reliable recurring revenue and give you clarity over how audiences engage with premium content.

How Cinema8 enhances your video subscription model

Manage secure access for every subscriber group

Organise premium videos into private, branded subscription collections

Track subscriber engagement to refine content and increase retention

Publish premium learning or training libraries

Create subscription-based learning hubs by organising lessons, workshops, or structured programmes into private collections. Cinema8’s access controls ensure only your chosen paying subscribers can view each module, while heatmaps and other analytics reveal which topics attract the most interest and where content may need refinement.

Build learning libraries
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Sell subscription access to specialist content

Package expert-level tutorials, masterclasses, or market insights behind subscriptions. Access permissions let you offer different value levels according to your different video libraries, from entry-level material to premium content, helping you grow predictable revenue and promote upgrades between tiers as your library expands.

Create premium tiers
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Launch membership-based video collections

Whether you run a community, coaching practice, or creative network, Cinema8 lets you build members-only video collections. You can assign viewing rights to individual members or whole membership groups and track how subscribers engage with ongoing content updates throughout the year.

Launch member collections
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See why creators and teams use Cinema8 to manage secure video libraries.

During travel restrictions, Cinema8 proved valuable as a tool. Its platform offered straightforward yet complete tools, allowing us to give virtual demonstrations of our solutions in a secure and efficient way.

Jay Yalung

Art Director, Marketing and E-Commerce / Leica Geosystems

Cinema8 software engaged and motivated students with 360-degree videos at the Tate Gallery, featuring past student projects. Staff support was responsive and helpful with training. A valuable tool for educational institutions.

Chi-Ming Tan

Unit Lead Lecturer LCCA / London College of Contemporary Arts

Cinema8 has been instrumental in compiling all of the videos for a research project on employment for the blind or visually impaired, by offering an easy-to-use web-based platform for building Interactive Videos.

Sarah Moody

Communications Coordinator / Mississippi State University

Cinema8 was chosen for its ease of use and ability to create interactive videos through an intuitive interface. The team received great support and reasonable pricing. leading to a renewal of their partnership. Cinema8's support helped them meet project deadlines.

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Media Consultant / Eastern Michigan University

Starter

$12

per month billed annually

Everything in Free, plus:

  • Lead gen forms with CRM/email integration
  • 360 degree interactive video support
  • Unlimited screen recording
  • Customisable video player
  • 1TB bandwidth

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Pro

$24

per month billed annually

Everything in Starter, plus:

  • Sticky hotspots for moving objects
  • AI chaptering + SEO metadata
  • AI-powered speech search
  • Video heatmaps + advanced reports
  • 2TB bandwidth

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Pro Plus

$84

per month billed annually

Everything in Pro, plus:

  • FTP upload for video libraries
  • Webhook-based event notifications
  • Domain restriction
  • Priority + dedicated support
  • Unlimited seats

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Frequently asked
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Cinema8 provides the essential features needed to build a secure subscription video library without relying on custom development. You can upload your content, organise it into private collections, and assign access permissions using password protection, domain restrictions, SSO options, or subscriber groups. Each video is hosted securely, and you can update your library over time. Analytics help you understand how subscribers engage with lessons, tutorials, or premium materials, giving you clarity on what to improve next.
Cinema8 supports several layers of security to protect paid content, allowing you to restrict access based on passwords, approved domains, SSO authentication, or assigned groups. These controls prevent unauthorised viewing and help ensure that each subscriber only accesses the videos included in their plan. With private collections and controlled sharing options, you can maintain a clear boundary between free and paid content while keeping your subscription model protected.
Cinema8 enables you to assign videos to specific groups, letting you design structured course membership models with varying levels of access. Basic subscribers might receive core interactive tutorials, while premium tiers unlock advanced content, longer-form materials, or specialised series. This structure encourages upgrades and helps you scale your offering without duplicating workflows or managing multiple platforms.
Cinema8 includes built-in analytics that show how subscribers watch and interact with your content. You can monitor viewing time, completion rates, and return visits to understand which topics generate interest and where audiences lose attention. These insights are valuable for planning future videos, refining existing material, and adjusting subscription tiers based on what your audience values most.
Video subscription tools are suitable for a wide range of creators and organisations, including educators, training providers, consultants, content publishers, and specialist instructors. Anyone producing recurring or high-value content can use Cinema8 to deliver gated video libraries, manage subscriber access, and analyse viewer engagement. Because everything is hosted and controlled in one place, teams can focus on creating new material rather than managing complex delivery systems.