It's so much easier just to embed the code. Why use the javascript? Is it really that much better to do it that way? Also, why do some site have both <object> and <embed>. This site has just the Javascript. What's the deal!
Embed or Javascript?
Posted: Thu, 2008-02-28 11:57
Andy
Posted: Wed, 2008-03-05 21:17
JeroenW
There's a couple of advantages of the javascript over embed codes:
1. You don't get the 'click here to activate' message in Internet Explorer.
2. You can check for plugin version and auto-update before starting the video.
3. You can present a fallback if there's no flash (e.g. an MP4 video link for people who browse with a PSP or iPhone).
The disadvantage is indeed that the process is more complicated and you have more code. Also, you generally cannot copy-paste javascript on sites like MySpace, but you can paste an embed code.
The only advantage of an object/embed over just an embed code I found is that javascript interaction in IE only works with the object/embed system. If you don't use javascript interaction, it is no problem.
Posted: Mon, 2008-03-24 09:46
Andy
Thanks for the info. We went with the javascript and everything is working great. Here's a link to our new video section, in case you'd like to see it in action:
http://www.umm.edu/video_podcasts/mht/index.htm
I'm now trying to figure out how to use the javascript features (like multiple links in one player). You're web site is great and the player is wonderful.
Thanks a million!
Andy
Posted: Mon, 2008-03-24 10:38
Andy
How do I check for plug in version and auto update? I can't seem to find on the site how to do this.
Posted: Mon, 2008-03-24 11:49
monty
Look at the SWFObject site: [url=http://blog.deconcept.com/swfobject/]SWFObject: Javascript Flash Player detection and embed script[/url]
Posted: Thu, 2008-04-03 13:33
Jose Javier
Hi Andy.
How did you manage to compress such a lengthy video and make look so great, and yet stream so good.
I am testing video section but the vidieos do not stream well at all. It's 320x240 and about 6-7 mins in length. Thanks in advance!
Here's the link: http://www.movimiento22.com/videoplayer/videos.html
Posted: Fri, 2008-04-04 14:55
JoseJavier
Sorry... I meant Monty, not Andy LOL.
Posted: Fri, 2008-04-18 13:34
Andy
We use VideoHost.com to convert our DVDs to mp4s and flash. They are great!
Posted: Fri, 2009-11-20 23:22
neelan
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The JavaScript is much better, especially if you want help from experts.