[Xerte] Re: flv files - media/video page
Peter Snowball
southman at internode.on.net
Fri Feb 18 12:17:36 GMT 2011
If its is any help we have used microsoft expression screen capture (
max 9 minutes in free version) to produce wmv with audio etc. its highly
editable and a great advance on media encoder 9 which was also free (but
no time limit).
We have converted to flv with format factory > use page wizards text
flv > great result and resolution equal to orignal.
The trick with screen capture with small fonts etc for use in exerte
seems to be to capture a portion of a screen equal to the size you will
display in xerte as when you make the flv full size it still fits
"inside" the xerte player.
So you will loose resolution if you are capturing fine detail because
it gets shrunk.
It would be nice to have a native player at full screen with Xerte
controls so you have the option make it fill the whole screen (like
utube). Click to return to within xerte player.
Peter Snowball
Dept Of Economic Development
Tasmania
On 18/02/2011 10:39 PM, Harding, Julie wrote:
>
> This zipped up LO has the wmv in and not flv -- is that what you need?
>
> Julie
>
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>
> Julie Harding
> Resource Based Learning Manager
> *The Oldham College*
> ( 0161 785 4106
> * Julie.Harding at oldham.ac.uk
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> *From:*xerte-bounces at lists.nottingham.ac.uk
> [mailto:xerte-bounces at lists.nottingham.ac.uk] *On Behalf Of *Adam Read
> *Sent:* 18 February 2011 11:16
> *To:* Xerte discussion list
> *Subject:* [Xerte] Re: flv files - media/video page
>
> Hi Julie
>
> That makes it tricky to help. Could you record one of the smartboard
> videos in exactly the same way (minus the sensitive content) and then
> make the wmv file available to us?
>
> I suspect you'll need to pick an appropriate resolution for the job.
> This is always tricky when making full-screen recordings which is why
> I rarely do them anymore, instead using screenr.com to capture a
> screen segment.
>
> 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 11:10
> *To:* 'Xerte discussion list'
> *Subject:* [Xerte] Re: flv files - media/video page
>
> Hi
>
> I would do but due to the nature of the content unfortunately I can't.
> The LO is for tutors marking online registers so has lots of learner
> information on the screen. Here is a screenshot of the quality (or
> lack of!!) that appears on the IWB
>
> The above example is typical of all the flv files throughout the LO
> and demonstrates the exact distorted/blurred display so I hope this
> helps? I can add a Captivate file OK but unfortunately the narration
> tool is not working on the network so I am going round in circles
> right now.
>
> Thank you
>
> Julie
>
> ______________________________
>
> Julie Harding
> Resource Based Learning Manager
> *The Oldham College*
> ( 0161 785 4106
> * Julie.Harding at oldham.ac.uk
> :www.oldham.ac.uk <http://www.oldham.ac.uk>
> :www.oldhambusinesscentre.co.uk <http://www.oldhambusinesscentre.co.uk>
>
> *From:*xerte-bounces at lists.nottingham.ac.uk
> [mailto:xerte-bounces at lists.nottingham.ac.uk] *On Behalf Of *Adam Read
> *Sent:* 18 February 2011 10:55
> *To:* Xerte discussion list
> *Subject:* [Xerte] Re: flv files - media/video page
>
> 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
>
> ______________________________
>
> Julie Harding
> Resource Based Learning Manager
> *The Oldham College*
> ( 0161 785 4106
> * Julie.Harding at oldham.ac.uk
> :www.oldham.ac.uk <http://www.oldham.ac.uk>
> :www.oldhambusinesscentre.co.uk <http://www.oldhambusinesscentre.co.uk>
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