Best way to embed video on mobile sites?

xlfutur1 · 16th Sep 2011, 08:31 AM

I have tried to embed video on a mobile site and just cannot figure out the best way to do it. The only videos I can really get to play on my Samsung Android phone from a website are youtube videos. But I want to host my own videos and have them play.

What format is required to host a video and have it play well on a smart phone?

herbaluss · 16th Sep 2011, 08:35 AM

That is not a good practice at all.. best way to do it is link them to Youtube or something.
But if you have too most devices use .3gp thats the generic mobile format. The newer devices can handle all the other video formats like avi.

but if you had to do it i would use .3gp

xlfutur1 · 16th Sep 2011, 12:03 PM

I believe I tried converting them to 3gp and that didn't play on my android either. I guess I'll just use Youtube for the time being.

Jay Moreno · 16th Sep 2011, 01:45 PM

Originally Posted by xlfutur1

I believe I tried converting them to 3gp and that didn't play on my android either. I guess I'll just use Youtube for the time being.

it maybe your converter software that's the problem - i have spent hours and hours and a ton of money on different converters testing them to see which is best for mobile video that you host yourself... conclusion for self hosted videos is to use Quicktime Pro from Apple for $30, you will need to tweak the settings to get a better ou put than what the default settings give you for your 3GP videos

take a look at oakridgebellows.com/m on a smartphone for an example of 3gp video...

although MP4 is better quality the files are bigger and on Android 2.2 and below you cant progressively stream the video either but you can with 3GP

Again to clarify and to hopefully stop people jumping in and saying use YouTube over and over... i personally think 3GPs created with QuickTime Pro to be the BEST solution for mobile video that's supported across the most mobile handsets

Hope that helps

Jay Moreno · 16th Sep 2011, 02:04 PM

Originally Posted by MrRon

I've created almost 60 instructional videos on How to Play Piano. I've also embedded them on my BLOGS and Websites. Go to: Youtube.com.

YouTube.com can help you with the specifics!

FFS - Seriously how in the world does this help the OP?? Did you even read any of the other posts?? Help by contributing useful information or don't contribute at all....

xlfutur1 · 16th Sep 2011, 08:34 PM

Originally Posted by MrRon

I've created almost 60 instructional videos on How to Play Piano. I've also embedded them on my BLOGS and Websites. Go to: Youtube.com.

YouTube.com can help you with the specifics!

That's funny. I have 2 degrees in music, have multiple music sites that sell music and teach arranging, and I play jazz piano, so that link won't really help me much. Opportunities in the music business pale in comparison to mobile and offline services. Just my two cents.

EvanBeck · 3rd Oct 2011, 06:41 PM

Originally Posted by herbaluss

That is not a good practice at all.. best way to do it is link them to Youtube or something.
But if you have too most devices use .3gp thats the generic mobile format. The newer devices can handle all the other video formats like avi.

but if you had to do it i would use .3gp

I agree. Watching video on a mobile device is expensive for the user. They may not like you serving up videos when they get their bill at the end of the month for bandwidth.

aimco · 5th Oct 2011, 05:45 AM

I use youtube also - definately the easiest way to go IMO- the good thing on an iphone too is it opens up fullscreen too

Quentin · 5th Oct 2011, 10:25 AM

Well most people would watch on mobile using WIFI and probably would not do it on their plan although mine is pretty well unlimited so I do.

Youtube is the best way to go as you get two bites at the apple. Just set up a channel for your customer and make sure you add a great description, Tags and titles.

Q

Mobileico · 10th Oct 2011, 12:45 PM

Videos on a phone. Watch GREAT YouTube videos when you can and agree for a few moments that you can do better. Your information is key and not like the kids who do silly things. This mentality can not only change who you are, but the way people view YouTube as well. be a hero in your customer's eyes. So let's quickly recap. Join YT, Utilize YT, Embed YT, Love YT. Hope your experiences become better

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Jay Moreno · 10th Oct 2011, 09:33 PM

The OP specifically stated he doesn't want to use Youtube he wants to host his own videos... how does repeating what he doesn't want to do help him?

What are the alternatives you have found that work?

James Hessler · 10th Oct 2011, 09:50 PM

I upload my videos through easy video player and they work on my iPhone...

Yes EVP is a cost but once only and allows me to embed an optin form.

Hope that helps

James

WillR · 10th Oct 2011, 09:56 PM

Originally Posted by James Hessler

I upload my videos through easy video player and they work on my iPhone...

Yes EVP is a cost but once only and allows me to embed an optin form.

Hope that helps

James

That's great if you only want to worry about iPhone users - not so great for the rest of people who care about serving up the same content to other popular smartphones like Blackberry and Androids, etc.

belong · 11th Oct 2011, 12:54 AM

Sublime video player is the best (most widely compatible / playable) and includes Flash and non-Flash video in same embed.

SublimeVideo - HTML5 Video Player

EvanBeck · 11th Oct 2011, 07:42 PM

Originally Posted by herbaluss

That is not a good practice at all.. best way to do it is link them to Youtube or something.
But if you have too most devices use .3gp thats the generic mobile format. The newer devices can handle all the other video formats like avi.

but if you had to do it i would use .3gp

I agree with this observation. Videos on mobile sites is not best practice at the moment. Too costly for download and bandwidth for the end user at the moment.

Mobileico · 11th Oct 2011, 11:27 PM

@Jay Moreno. I understood what he was saying. I was just saying to learn YouTube because it's pretty much the easiest and most effective. There is also Vimeo, MetaCafe, etc., bust YouTube is more common. I guess I was trying to help him by not telling him something worse. I'm not sure I would go with anything else, but it's something that works for me. Stay well everyone

WillR · 11th Oct 2011, 11:32 PM

Originally Posted by Mobileico

@Jay Moreno. I understood what he was saying. I was just saying to learn YouTube because it's pretty much the easiest and most effective. There is also Vimeo, MetaCafe, etc., bust YouTube is more common. I guess I was trying to help him by not telling him something worse. I'm not sure I would go with anything else, but it's something that works for me. Stay well everyone

I beg to differ since embedded Youtube videos do not work on some popular devices such as Blackberry. It's not really a great solution.

zenmack · 12th Oct 2011, 01:36 AM

I use a free program called anyvideoconverter and change the video to mp4 format.

I use the plug in: FV Wordpress Flowplayer

I upload the vidoeo to my blog and have no trouble viewing from a iphone.

16th Sep 2011, 08:31 AM	#1
xlfutur1 Senior Warrior Member War Room Member Join Date: 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,112 Thanks: 13 Thanked 249 Times in 154 Posts	Best way to embed video on mobile sites? Share on: I have tried to embed video on a mobile site and just cannot figure out the best way to do it. The only videos I can really get to play on my Samsung Android phone from a website are youtube videos. But I want to host my own videos and have them play. What format is required to host a video and have it play well on a smart phone?

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herbaluss HyperActive Warrior Join Date: 2011 Location: Ontario , Canada Posts: 128 Thanks: 15 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Best way to embed video on mobile sites? Share on: That is not a good practice at all.. best way to do it is link them to Youtube or something. But if you have too most devices use .3gp thats the generic mobile format. The newer devices can handle all the other video formats like avi. but if you had to do it i would use .3gp

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xlfutur1 Senior Warrior Member War Room Member Join Date: 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,112 Thanks: 13 Thanked 249 Times in 154 Posts	Re: Best way to embed video on mobile sites? Share on: I believe I tried converting them to 3gp and that didn't play on my android either. I guess I'll just use Youtube for the time being.

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James Hessler HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: 2010 Location: Edinburgh MIdlothian Scoatland Posts: 368 Thanks: 401 Thanked 64 Times in 60 Posts	Re: Best way to embed video on mobile sites? Share on: I upload my videos through easy video player and they work on my iPhone... Yes EVP is a cost but once only and allows me to embed an optin form. Hope that helps James

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belong Think Higher Thoughts Join Date: 2011 Location: CA Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	Re: Best way to embed video on mobile sites? Share on: Sublime video player is the best (most widely compatible / playable) and includes Flash and non-Flash video in same embed. SublimeVideo - HTML5 Video Player

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Mobileico Mobile design and creator Join Date: 2011 Location: Greeneville, Tennessee. Posts: 135 Thanks: 9 Thanked 48 Times in 21 Posts	Re: Best way to embed video on mobile sites? Share on: @Jay Moreno. I understood what he was saying. I was just saying to learn YouTube because it's pretty much the easiest and most effective. There is also Vimeo, MetaCafe, etc., bust YouTube is more common. I guess I was trying to help him by not telling him something worse. I'm not sure I would go with anything else, but it's something that works for me. Stay well everyone
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