video clip question

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Karen

I put a short video clip on my web site using the Windows Media Add-In. I
finally got it uploaded to the host, and I thought all was fine, but have
found out that no one else can get the clip to play. It says "ready" but
obviously never plays. My computer is the only one where the video plays on
the web site. That seems odd to me, but is it someone still linked to a
file on my hard drive? What else would cause it to seem fine to me and no
other computer can get it to play? What IS the best way to put short videos
on the web? Thanks for any ideas.

Karen
 
Did you import the video clip into a location /
folder inside your web and then install it / link to it.??
If not, import it, relink to it and then republish.

hth
 
-----Original Message-----
I put a short video clip on my web site using the Windows
Media Add-In. I finally got it uploaded to the host, and
I thought all was fine, but have found out that no one
else can get the clip to play. It says "ready" but
obviously never plays. My computer is the only one where
the video plays on the web site. That seems odd to me,
but is it someone still linked to a file on my hard
drive? What else would cause it to seem fine to me and
no other computer can get it to play?
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1. Open your Web site.
2. Open your Web page.
3. Double-click the Windows Media Player object.
4. Make sure the File Name Or URL box doesn't begin
with a drive letter. If it does, first make sure
that your Web site contains a copy of the video
file, and then link to that copy.

It's also possible that your visitors:
o Aren't running Windows.
o Arent't using Internet Explorer.
o Don't have Windows Media Player installed.
If any of these are missing, the video won't play.
What IS the best way to put short videos on the web?
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Jim Buyens
Microsoft FrontPage MVP
http://www.interlacken.com
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Karen,
Did you import your video clip file in your Web first and then insert the player in your page.

Open a page insert the Windows Media Player by selecting "Insert / Windows Media Player". At
this point the Windows Media Player Add-In Wizard is opened:
1) Select Audio or Video content.
2) Browse for the content you wish to embed. You may add multiple audio and video files and
use the wizard to determine what order you want them to play in.
3) Select the controls you wish to appear in the Web page (no controls, status bar, full
controls). These controls will enable the user to start and stop the playback of the media.
4) Select the playback options, such as the number of times you wish the media file to play,
whether the file should start automatically etc.
5) Hit Finish and the Add-In does the rest behind the scenes wait until it finishes.
6) Save the page

You can now preview the embedded Windows Media content in FrontPage.
 
DI said:
Karen,
Did you import your video clip file in your Web first and then insert the player in your page.

Open a page insert the Windows Media Player by selecting "Insert / Windows Media Player". At
this point the Windows Media Player Add-In Wizard is opened:
1) Select Audio or Video content.
2) Browse for the content you wish to embed. You may add multiple audio and video files and
use the wizard to determine what order you want them to play in.
3) Select the controls you wish to appear in the Web page (no controls, status bar, full
controls). These controls will enable the user to start and stop the playback of the media.
4) Select the playback options, such as the number of times you wish the media file to play,
whether the file should start automatically etc.
5) Hit Finish and the Add-In does the rest behind the scenes wait until it finishes.
6) Save the page

You can now preview the embedded Windows Media content in FrontPage.
Click to expand...

This is exactly what I did. I can preview the embedded file in Frontpage,
or on the internet as well, but only from my computer. Any others trying to
view the video get a picture of Windows Media player that just says "ready",
but will not play.
 
No. I used the Insert>Windows Media wizard. In the media folder in
frontpage, it shows the clip as being there.
 
Jim Buyens said:
1. Open your Web site.
2. Open your Web page.
3. Double-click the Windows Media Player object.
4. Make sure the File Name Or URL box doesn't begin
with a drive letter. If it does, first make sure
that your Web site contains a copy of the video
file, and then link to that copy.

It's also possible that your visitors:
o Aren't running Windows.
o Arent't using Internet Explorer.
o Don't have Windows Media Player installed.
If any of these are missing, the video won't play.
Click to expand...

The URL that is showing is the correct one on the web page. I have tried to
view the clip from my computer at work, and all looks fine but nothing
plays. Other family members have told me the same thing. They have all the
above on their computers. Some are using AOL and I was afraid there might
be some kind of glitch with that.
 
Jim Buyens said:
1. Open your Web site.
2. Open your Web page.
3. Double-click the Windows Media Player object.
4. Make sure the File Name Or URL box doesn't begin
with a drive letter. If it does, first make sure
that your Web site contains a copy of the video
file, and then link to that copy.

It's also possible that your visitors:
o Aren't running Windows.
o Arent't using Internet Explorer.
o Don't have Windows Media Player installed.
If any of these are missing, the video won't play.


Please view the information at:

Displaying Video Files
http://www.interlacken.com/winnt/tips/tipshow.aspx?tip=38

Jim Buyens
Microsoft FrontPage MVP
http://www.interlacken.com
Click to expand...

Jim,
I viewed the information on video files from the link above. Very helpful
info. I think I may try one of the other ways to get the video on the site
and see if that works. Thanks again.

Karen
 
post the url of this offending page. someone will be able to tell you
exactly what's wrong.
 
Thanks for the info. Do you mind if I ask how you figured out what the
error code means or that I was using the wrong format?
 
chris leeds said:
see! it's not just terse unhelpful comments. ;-)
Click to expand...

LOL! Actually, you guys have been very helpful. Now another question... I
downloaded the Windows Media Encoder. Is that all I need to do or is there
something I have to do with it when I import the file? I do not see it
listed as a program I can run.

Karen
 
You have to install it
then go to Program Files and click on Media Encoder and make your choices
put a check mark on Broadcast, capture, or convert a file ( ok )
Check ...Convert an audio or video file into Windows Media file ( Next )
Browse for file
Select correct .. kbps...for target audience ( Cable, 56k modem, 28k )
and fallow the rest of the instructions
 
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