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Lesson 6
- 1. HTML PROGRAMMING Lesson 6:Adding other media
- 2. Lesson Objectives Bythe end of this lesson: All students will be able to explain the problems associated with multimedia websites Most students will be able to embed a sound clip to a webpage Some students will be able to embed a You Tube video to a webpage
- 3. Starter Many modernwebsites are classed as being ‘multimedia’, which means that they contain the following: Images Sound Video Animation Can you think of any potential issues that should be considered when creating a multimedia website?
- 4. Potential issues... Dependingon the user’s setup, they may not have the required software installed to view the website properly If the user has a slow connection, it could take a long time for the website to load Too much media could prove to be a distraction and could put the user off, do you remember this delightful website?
- 5. Sound formats... Format Description Midi(.mid) These are small files which give instructions of which notes and instruments should be played by your computer’s sound card. The quality depends on how good your sound card is, but the plus point is that they don’t take up much storage space. Wave (.wav) Wave files are supported by all PCs and all browsers apart from Google Chrome. The downside is that they can take up a lot of storage space! WMA (.wma) WMA files are usually good quality and can be played on most devices apart from IPods. MP3 (.mp3) MP3 files provide good quality sound and low storage space, this has resulted in them becoming very popular when using sound on websites.
- 6. Adding sound... Weare going to add some sound, but this is not always a good idea The first thing you need to do is copy the MP3 file into your user area, your teacher will show you where to find it Create a new HTML document using the code provided and save it as sound.htm Preview your work in Internet Explorer, you will need to use the headphones! <html> <body> <embed height="50px" width="100px" src=“localhero.mp3"></embe d> <p>If you cannot hear the sound, your computer or browser doesn't support the sound format.</p> <p>Or, you have your speakers turned off.</p> </body> </html>
- 7. Video formats... Format Description AVI(.avi) AVI files are pretty common on the Internet, but it is not always possible to use them on non-Windows computers. WMV (.wmv) WMV files are also pretty common, but if you have a non- Windows computer you may have to install additional software to view them. MPEG (.mpg) MPEGs are the most popular type of video on the Internet, as they are compatible with Windows and Macs and all of the major web browsers. Quicktime (.mov) Quicktime files are popular, but in order to view them on a Windows machine you need to install additional software. Flash (.swf or .flv) Flash videos are again popular, but once again you may have to install additional software to view them properly.
- 8. Adding video... Addingvideo to a webpage can be problematic to say the least! The easiest way to embed a video directly from YouTube Type in the code provided and save your work as video.htm Preview your work in Internet Explorer to see if it works... or not! <html> <body> <embed width="420" height="345" src="http://www.youtube.co m/v/XGSy3_Czz8k" type="application/x- shockwave-flash"> </embed> </body> </html>
- 9. Your task... Usingyour Newcastle.htm file, do the following: Embed the X Factor video from You Tube to your website (I know it’s got nothing to do with Newcastle, but it’s better than Jimmy Nail!) Add the Local Hero sound clip to your website Save your work and then preview your work in internet Explorer to check that it has worked.
- 10. Plenary... Complete yourHTML tag table by explaining the following tag: <embed> Complete the ‘Evaluation’ worksheet provided in your booklet. If you do not manage to complete this you should take it home and bring it in next lesson. REMEMBER to answer in detail and try to explain your answers!
- 11. Summary In thislesson you have: Explained the problems associated with multimedia websites Embedded a sound clip to a webpage Embedded a You Tube video to a webpage