Managing the media widget (videos and photos)
The media widget is the visual header at the top of your Operabase profile. It is the first thing people see when they visit your page and showcases your profile photo, cover image or video, and selected photos.
What’s Included in the Media Widget
The media widget is made up of:
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Profile photo
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Cover image or cover video
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Selected photos
These elements are pulled from your profile settings and media sections.
How to Manage Your Media Widget
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Log in to your Operabase account
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Click Manage profile
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Navigate to Profile Info / Photo
From here, you can control how your media widget appears.

Profile Photo
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Select the image you want to use as your profile photo
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This photo represents you and appears across Operabase, including search results
Cover Image or Cover Video
You can choose either a cover photo or a cover video to appear across the top of your profile.
Cover Photo
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Upload a photo under Photos → Cover photo section
Cover Video
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Upload a video under Videos → Intro Showreel
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The first visible intro showreel will automatically be used as your cover video
Only videos added as Intro Showreels can be used as cover videos.
Automatic Media Display
If you do not select a cover photo or cover video:
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Operabase will automatically populate your media widget with a photo or video from a production you have participated in
- You can control which items appear using the SHOW / HIDE toggle
- Use the Reorder option to change the display priority