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Video Embedding
Hi,
I've recently completed a Storyline 360 e-learning package. The final Scorm file is 200MB. It contains lots of imagery as well as 12 videos some of which are 5 mins long.
The content was provided by a training company and I designed the package so have no control over the final content.
I have added compression on the videos and significantly reduced their file size from the originals that I received. I am happy that they look good with no compromise on the quality and perform well.
However the LMS provider is stating the package is too large. I personally didn't think 200MB was too bad all things considered (one original video exceeded that alone), in todays climate but I guess I'm wrong.
Embedding the videos on a streaming service such as YouTube or Vimeo may help but I'm not sure the client wants anyone to be able to access them. Does anyone have any thoughts?
Regards Kelvin
Vimeo is one of the best video hosting and sharing platforms, particularly when it comes to video privacy settings. I highly recommend "Hide from Vimeo" option.
- Nathan_HilliardCommunity Member
Is your project set for adaptive quality? If so, the you'll have multiple versions of the video in you output, adding to the size. Did you compress in SL, or in something like Premiere or Resolve? You may be able to further reduce the sizes with minimal quality impact. Does the client have a server that can host the videos internally so you can take them out of the project? Linking to media is most effective at reducing size.
- KelvinSpragueCommunity Member
The video quality was set to static. The video was compressed using a small package called 'Handbrake'. I've asked about the internal hosting but I wasn't sure as to the advantages of this? Was concerned that without a dedicated video service doing the heavy lifting, that download times and quality could still be compromised, due to a slow server/poor bandwidth?
- KendalRasnake-1Community Member
Nathan has good ideas.
Just to clarify regarding access to videos online, you can host videos on an Online Video Platform (OVP) and set the security settings for them. Personally, I use Muse.ai for my OVP and get great results at a low cost, and I can alter security settings for the videos, including requiring someone to enter a password in order to be able to view the video.
- KelvinSpragueCommunity Member
Yes, having had a quick look I now see there are many more settings available. My concern with putting in password protection was that this would mean the end user would have to enter a password everytime a slide appeared with a video link? Unlisted option on YouTube might be the best solution?
- NedimCommunity Member
Vimeo is one of the best video hosting and sharing platforms, particularly when it comes to video privacy settings. I highly recommend "Hide from Vimeo" option.
- KelvinSpragueCommunity Member
Thanks Nedim