Zoom mp4 files
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On Sat, Aug 1, 2020 at 07:45 PM, Maureen wrote:
My art group is planning a series of Zoom instructional classes that will be recorded and saved as mp4 files.? The Zoom facilitator plans to compress the files, but I am still doubtful that there is enough space to store them as files on our free Groups.io site.Maureen -- This practice does seem very likely to soon overrun your GIO storage allocation. Any recommendations?Our group has created a YouTube channel for this purpose. We then upload the MP4 file to YouTube and send a link to the group.? In your case ("a series of instructional classes"), you might consider creating a wiki page as an index, from which each class can be briefly described and accessed. A database table containing syllabi and links would also work. Hope this helps, Bruce? Check out the groups.io Help Center?and?groups.io Owners Manual |
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On Sun, Aug 2, 2020 at 12:45 AM, Maureen wrote:
Any recommendations??Hi Maureen, a recent change on Groups.io now allows you to upload links to files on other cloud storage platforms such as Dropbox and OneDrive etc.? Check out the options on the +New button in the files section of your group and maybe one of these will give you an alternative to YouTube. The manual may also provide additional information: /helpcenter/membersmanual/1/working-with-files/uploading-files-and-folders Andy |
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On Thu, Dec 3, 2020 at 08:36 AM, Four Seasons groups.io Administrator wrote:
It seems that in order to view the mp4 file loaded to GIO it must first be downloaded to the viewers local storage. Can someone confirm this?I believe that would depend on how the browser handles specific file types.? For example, most have a default to open PDF files in the browser window.? File types can be set to open in the browser window, download to the local drive, or ask which application to use. Duane -- The official Groups.io user documentation is in the Groups.io Help Center. GMF's Unofficial Help Wiki: /g/GroupManagersForum/wiki |
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On Thu, Dec 3, 2020 at 09:36 AM, Four Seasons groups.io Administrator wrote:
It seems that in order to view the mp4 file loaded to GIO it must first be downloaded to the viewers local storage. Can someone confirm this??To get a browser to play a video, it usually has to be wrapped in a <video></video> element with an autoplay attribute. Groups.io not treat videos in any special fashion?-- a file is a file. If this is something you want, it would probably best be implemented via a separate tab on the left-side menu bar. Regards, Bruce P.S. In older days, Shockwave Flash videos used to play automatically, via a browser plugin. This is not supported in modern browsers. Check out the groups.io Help Center?and?groups.io Owners Manual |
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4Seasons wrote "It seems that in order to view the mp4 file loaded to GIO it must first be downloaded to the viewers local storage. Can someone confirm this?? If not true, how would a GIO subscriber directly view an mp4 file on GIO?" Yes, that is correct. If a GIO subscriber were viewing messages on the web, the MP4 attachment would appear as a small icon. If the user clicked it, he would be presented with a File-->Save dialog. After selecting a folder (subdirectory) and file name, the file would be saved and could be selected and played. There are only a few web browser add-ins for specific file types: Acrobat Reader is one that comes to mind. All other file types are downloaded. I'm guessing you understood that already and just wanted confirmation. |
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