[Xerte] Re: flv files - media/video page

[Adam Read]

Hi Julie

Can you show us an example by sharing a learning object? It is difficult to work out what the problem might be without seeing it in the flesh.

I'm not familiar with CuCusoft, but I use an excellent free piece of software called "Format Factory" to convert videos between formats.

Adam


From: xerte-bounces at lists.nottingham.ac.uk [mailto:xerte-bounces at lists.nottingham.ac.uk] On Behalf Of Harding, Julie
Sent: 18 February 2011 10:43
To: 'Xerte at lists.nottingham.ac.uk'
Subject: [Xerte] flv files - media/video page

Hello

I have managed to learn (very quickly!!) how to use Xerte, (mainly thanks to Rons videos) but I do have some questions on video and would be VERY grateful if someone could assist.

We use Smartboards to record application screen captures with narration at the same time. These are .wmv files and then we have to convert those through CuCusoft software to a flv format. When I add a media/video page in my learning object it either takes over the screen and gets in the way of navigation, or adding the default video size window completely distorts it? I have tried various resolutions of the same video and changed the video size in various increments on the media/video page but to no avail.

Sorry this is longwinded but I may just be missing something really simple now - wood for trees etc!!

We have a whole college development day the week after next and really need the videos to work and at least be legible on a smartboard. The first screen is ok but as soon as there is mouse movement or narration it's like it cannot refresh quick enough? Please help!!

Many thanks
Julie

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