Streaming Videos

[untalented893]

I think this is the right forum. Anyways, I have a website and we host videos that I make, I was wondering how you make streaming videos. I have large files sometimes, and I want the viewer to be able to watch the movie as it downloads. Can you tell me how? And if not, can you point me in the right direction?
Thanks!

[Skie]

I'm pretty sure that this is the wrong forum for it, but I'm not sure where exactly to move your thread. I think this is more of an HTML issue then anything else. All you really need to do is upload your videos, then use the proper "embed" tag. If you locate a site that has streaming video, you can view the HTML for the page and search for embed.

[Grove]

I have moved your thread to the Client Side Languages forum as its more appropriate there. Yes Skie the embed tag is involved but let me teach you something

This is a bit more difficult but very rewarding. First of all let's begin by saying when adding video to a site some video's won't display depending on the user's browser.

Also, take into consideration that people have a lot more problems with compatibility and debugging and other issues if the video is not in a link. If it simply pops up on the page, it is terrible for some users and your overall goal at the end of the day is to get as many as possible to view your site.

That being said ... let's begin:

<img dynsrc="file.avi"
width=200 height=200
start="fileopen" loop="infinite"
alt="Only IE users can view this video.">

In the above only users with IE can view this video through this code. The code is not too well done and I personally and a lot of other experts suggest that adding it as a plugin is a lot better.

**NOTE** When you add it as a plugin, strangely enough it will not play avi's. So if you have an .avi file the above code is the winner.

This is if you have a different format for a video such a .mov (QuickTime):

<embed src="file.mov"
pluginspage="http://quicktime.apple.com/"
width=200 height=200
loop="true" controller="true" autoplay="false"
alt="file.mov. You need the QuickTime plugin for the video to play.">
</embed>

The above is a version of the plugin embed. I suggest using this one if you don't have an avi. Well that somes it up pretty well.

If you need anymore explaining or futher detail of how to proceed with the above code untalented, please feel free to ask. I will be more than happy to help.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year !!

[untalented893]

If I have a .wmv file, and I want more than just IE users to see it, should I use the second one?

[untalented893]

nevermind, I got it. But I think this needs to be changed: "pluginspage="http://quicktime.apple.com/"" What should it change to for windows media?

[DumberDrummer]

You need to change it for the download page for the windows media plugin.

I'm looking for the exact site, but I'm not sure what it is....

[untalented893]

Yea, I can't seem to find it either

[untalented893]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I beleive this is it: http://www.microsoft.com/Windows/MediaPlayer/

[DumberDrummer]

I don't think you need it. Most streaming video sites that I've seen so far that use the embed tag don't have that attribute.

You may be just fine leaving it off.

[untalented893]

Yea, thanks and have a happy holiday!

[Grove]

You can leave it. 90% of the time the browser will auto-detect and download the necessary plugin.

Merry Christmas !!