please tell me where I can learn more about conversion of mp4 files from go to meeting to convert to moodle?
Deb, I remember that I have explained this whole process to you in VERY DETAIL in one of your previous forum posts. Now I am not going to re-write that all over again, you have to look out in your previous posts and follow the steps to convert the files.
Hi deb,
hope all good there. Do listen to Usman eh.
re this: also where can i view an example of live stream video on a moodle siite -how it looks?
Have you looked at the Teaching with Moodle MOOC: there are live video chats in that suite of videos-I THINK?
cheers,
Dawn
Not sure what moodle MOOC is.
Now I need to know where or how to convert mp4 files so they can be used for moodle
Not sure what you refer to. As far as what Usman referred to, I found it a bit over my head so we are looking into other options
Hi Deb,
re: Now I need to know where or how to convert mp4 files so they can be used for moodle
what have you done so far? Where are you at with this? Tell me what you have done up until now?
After you switched on the computer and you got into your site....you did what?????
I am not following the above. I am waiting fr help from go to meeting.
I need the email that referred me to letting users into certain courses. please resend
I need to load mp4 files into moodle so they will present as recordd courses. I await help from go to meeting .which is where they were recorded. hope to get help here. I have no idea what to do or even if mp4 is the file moodle will accpt
As for video streaming there is much more to what I need our team is currently researching
please refer me again to the steps I need to manually add users to certain courses or only one please.
Deb, just re-writing the post where I had written whole method to convert GoToMeeting files into MP4 (https://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=307282#p1242045)
Unfortunately this is the ONLY way you can convert the GoToMeeting files into MP4 format, there is absolutely no other method, either you can follow the steps or else you can keep looking, halting your site with 2 things in the tunnel.
- Conversion of GoToMeeting files into MP4.
- Live Streaming, without the need of Streaming server (essentially free) - However there is a method, but it will have nothing to do with your Moodle / Joomdle site, but viewers can only be able to watch it on VLC players outside the site, so you will actually be broadcasting the stream for ANYONE to get URL and watch for free taking your bandwidth to an essential halt.
If your TEAM can come up with some other idea with their research to live stream without the need of a streaming server, I'll be damned, as after scratching my head in Uni of Manchester's server racks studying streaming media over the internet I couldn't find any alternative to that without the need of a streaming server, once your team come up with a solution, do let me know, I'll update my thesis report with your credentials for sure.
go to meeting already converted into mp4 I ned to bring those into moodle and I have no idea. I do not see where the post explains that
as for live streaming we are looking for best option where a vpsis not needed.
I need to know all not just video whisper that works with moodle
I need to take mp4 from go to meeting already converted and bring to moodle
Deb, how is it that you know that your GoToMeeting videos are in mp4 format?
they are converted into mp4 by go to meeting I need to get into moodle trying to wait until they help me
Still researching live video steaming many oprions
I also would like to know all the video streaming software that can work well with moodle not just one. We wish to have choices. MP4 files I have. I need to convert them or do what is needed to get them into moodle
thank you kindly
If you have MP4 files, then presenting them on your Moodle DOESN'T adheres to Definition of Live stream, its called VOD (Video on Demand). For that you can simply upload the MP4 on to your Moodle and they will play.
For live steam, you have to broadcast the stream as when you are recording it, not the other way around.
I know they are two separate things. I do not know how to upload the mp4s need the steps so am waiting for that help
uploading to moodle is what I need of mp4
live stream is something separate
Deb, video can be presented in many ways, and some of the folks here on Moodle.org are giving you (and continue to give you) good advice. I can give you another alternative that might work for you.
Consider putting your mp4 files on a decent server. Then, in Moodle, simply provide the URL to the video. I am going to do this right here to show you what I mean. I create a name, "Here is my Video" and then I just provide a link to it. Moodle will transform this into the actual video. See below.
I can also create a URL link resource anywhere in my moodle course to do the very same thing.
Having said this, you will hate to hear this, I don't do it this way. I prefer bundling my videos into a RSS "podcast" feed.
I know that you want a simple answer to what seems to be a simple question (from you), but you will have to learn about the various ways of providing videos, their advantages and disadvantage, and then match them up with what you think you are seeking.
Now for my video:
I read this recently after the movie that came out on Alan Turing.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turing_test
Fascinating to speculate.
As to on-topic stuff:
Ihave had some success with clean theme + videoeasy plugin _ Floiwplayer. Really nice. LOOKS better than the standard Moodle install.
I wish all you guys in this thread well.
-Derek
Derek, I will take your comment as a compliment.
Oh i wish this was enough for me to understand. I am sure the advice is good but i need concrete explaanations prior to people using these terms. I am sorry.
Well, what Derek is suggesting is go to the Plugin Downloads area and download the plugin called "Video Easy" (link to the right place) with is an easily installable video player plugin and have your Moodle tech install it.
There should be sufficient documentation to be able to follow how to install and use it. If there isn't then tell the developers that they need to improve the documentation.
What it does is replace video links with a HTML5 standard viewer and looks better than lots of other players.
I will review this -some of the terms I am unfamiliar with. I would need to see where the plug ins are for video on moodle. I am trying to help my tech. Concrete terms help me since I am a beginner when explaining. thank you
I am reading about this and have sent to tech. Thank you
are there any special hosting requirements>?
The hosting requirements are influenced by the quantity of videos that you plan to use, and how many students will be viewing them.
Working fine with me, its HTML5 player so any browser capable of handling HTML5 will be able to show it without need of third party plug-in.
Consider using JWPlayer plug-in (very recently added to inventory), it comes as fall back player for Flash (where browsers do not support HTML5).
I was able to view it but to be honest am more confused then ever on the best option. All i want is video streaming for moodle that my host can support. bluehost. I am not sure which to consider most seriously.
You are in the middle of "video world", and you simply want to get from point A to point B, but there are hundreds of ways to do this.
You can begin simple. Just put your videos on Bluehost. When students complain, then talk to Bluehost about how to "step up" and improve performance of videos. My guess is that you will soon find yourself needing a VPS, which will cost you more but have better performance. Bluehost can sell you this. As you gain expertise, you will probably find yourself exploring video-serving companies, such as Kaltura. You will continue to be confused, want the simplest and least costly solution, and continue to be frustrated that no one can give you the single-best solution. You will feel like you always must compromise between various video-serving features.
Well, welcome to the world of videos. Others here on moodle.org might be able to add to this perspective of mine.
Touché to that Rick.
