[Xerte] Re: flv files - media/video page
Peter Snowball
southman at internode.on.net
Tue Feb 22 11:38:23 GMT 2011
The tool kit text flv player has a "magnifying glass' like utube full
screen that increases the size of the flv to the workspace less the
overhead of top and bottom Xerte controls.
If you capture the screen at a size that will fit into the available
space ie less than "full screen" then convert in Format factory with the
same size settings when you "magnify" you should expect to replicate the
original screen capture with similar detail as below .
toggle to "full screen"
We use the page wizards in xerte 2.15 (not the tool kits) but I think
the magnifying control is the same. In xerte 2.15 page wizards you can
set the video size in script from the on movie load event.
The only issue for us is controlling the size and position of the
"magnified" video through script which we would like to do as we use a
customised framework, but this should not be an issue with tools kits .
Hope this helps
Peter Snowball
Dept Of Economic Development
Tasmania
On 22/02/2011 12:08 AM, Harding, Julie wrote:
>
> Hi Peter
>
> Thanks for the reply. Regarding: We have converted to flv with format
> factory > use page wizards text flv > great result and resolution
> equal to orignal.Could you please expand on this as we couldn't see
> the wizard option and are unsure what sizes to use on the limited
> choices offered?
>
> Thanks
>
> Julie
>
> ______________________________
>
> Julie Harding
> Resource Based Learning Manager
> *The Oldham College*
> ( 0161 785 4106
> * Julie.Harding at oldham.ac.uk
> : www.oldham.ac.uk
> : www.oldhambusinesscentre.co.uk
>
> *From:*xerte-bounces at lists.nottingham.ac.uk
> [mailto:xerte-bounces at lists.nottingham.ac.uk] *On Behalf Of *Peter
> Snowball
> *Sent:* 18 February 2011 12:18
> *To:* Xerte discussion list
> *Subject:* [Xerte] Re: flv files - media/video page
>
> 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
>
> ______________________________
>
> Julie Harding
> Resource Based Learning Manager
> *The Oldham College*
> ( 0161 785 4106
> * Julie.Harding at oldham.ac.uk <mailto:Julie.Harding at oldham.ac.uk>
> :www.oldham.ac.uk <http://www.oldham.ac.uk>
> :www.oldhambusinesscentre.co.uk <http://www.oldhambusinesscentre.co.uk>
> Description: cid:part1.05020502.02020707 at internode.on.net
>
> *From:*xerte-bounces at lists.nottingham.ac.uk
> <mailto: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>
> [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
>
> Description: cid:part2.01090405.00080102 at internode.on.net
>
> 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 <mailto:Julie.Harding at oldham.ac.uk>
> :www.oldham.ac.uk <http://www.oldham.ac.uk>
> :www.oldhambusinesscentre.co.uk <http://www.oldhambusinesscentre.co.uk>
> Description: cid:part1.05020502.02020707 at internode.on.net
>
> *From:*xerte-bounces at lists.nottingham.ac.uk
> <mailto: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>
> [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 <mailto: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 <mailto:Julie.Harding at oldham.ac.uk>
> :www.oldham.ac.uk <http://www.oldham.ac.uk>
> :www.oldhambusinesscentre.co.uk <http://www.oldhambusinesscentre.co.uk>
> Description: cid:part1.05020502.02020707 at internode.on.net
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