The Video app is organized along the same
lines as the Music app. It shows your local content, content associated
with your Xbox account, and video content that Microsoft thinks you will
be interested in—movies, TV shows, and more. If you want video content
from your Netflix, Hulu, or other online account, then you will need to
download that company’s tile-based app from the Windows Store. Let’s
take a brief look at Video to see how it’s organized.
To view a movie
1. Tap or click the Video tile to open the app. The Video home screen displays .
The Video app tile
Selecting a movie tile in the content section opens a description box with purchase and viewing options.
2. Tap or click a movie tile; a description appears, as well as buttons to buy the movie or play it on your Xbox.
3. When you click the
tile of a movie that’s currently in theaters, your browser opens and you
can purchase tickets from a site like Fandango.
4. Tap or click a movie to play it .
Lawrence of Arabia playing in the Video player
or
Tap or click the Movie tile group title to open the File picker, and select your movie there.
Tip
Windows 8 comes with the Camera app, but you
will need a webcam to see it show up on your Start screen. (You can add
it later.) You can use the Camera app to record and play back video.
