Tiger Studios Newsletter: January/February 2008 Issue

Unbelievable. Another year has gone by already. I hope that everyone has enjoyed last year's various newsletter topics. Please let me know if there are topics you want to read more about.

Happy New Year!
Kim Adams, President, Tiger Studios, Inc.

Using Video On A Web Site

Adding video to a web site is easy. Choosing the file format for the video can be harder. WMV, MOV, Flash, RealPlayer, streaming, downloading, how are you to choose?

Video For The Masses

Flash video is a good choice for users on both PC and Mac platforms. All browsers use Flash players already so there are usually no additional downloads needed by the user to see the video.

To create a Flash video you need to first pull in a QuickTime movie into Flash. Make sure you add some video controls so that the user can pause, play, rewind, etc. the video when they want. Then save the Flash file as an .swf and add the file to your web site.

Another Video Option

Another option is to just link your video clip to the web site using a button or text link. If you choose this option I would strongly suggest also adding a link for the user to download the player they might need to view your video. So, if you want to put a video with a .wmv extension, make sure you give the user a link to download the Windows Media Player as well. This will be the same for Quicktime or RealPlayer videos.

Download or Streaming

Most of the time you will only be able to add videos to your site by having the user download the video to play. Using Flash will allow you to preload some of the video and then start playing it before it is fully downloaded. That way the user does not have to wait a long time.

In order to stream your video you will need to choose a service that has a server that will allow for streaming video. Ask your hosting company if they offer that service.

A Little About Us
Started in 1999, Tiger Studios is here to help client's develop a professional and effective business image with both graphic design and web site design creations. Each customer gets specialized treatment with quick turn around on projects and changes, and distinctive graphics and designs that suit them and their business.

To learn more about Tiger Studios and our services, check out our web site www.Tiger-Studios.com or contact Kim Adams at mail@Tiger-Studios.com for an estimate on your next web site or graphic design project.

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