Interactive Video: Technical Considerations
Authors have two options for uploading their Interactive Video. They can either upload a video file from their computer or link to an existing video online.
Use this guide to ensure a seamless video experience across multiple devices and web browsers.
📽️ Video URL considerations
Authors can use a link to YouTube, Vimeo, or other video-hosting sites.
If you are using a site besides YouTube or Vimeo, ensure the video’s URL points directly to the media file. Direct links will typically end with the video file type (for example, .mp4). Some video-hosting sites have an interface that does not require the direct link, such as YouTube.
👉️ 👉️ Interactive Video and Brightspace New Content Experience
If you decide to use a YouTube link, please know that some browsers have limitations. For instance, Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge browsers will NOT be able to play a YouTube-linked Interactive Video IF you are using New Content Experience.
To use the video in these browsers, learners will need to open the Interactive Video in a new tab. They can do so by selecting the “open <Interactive name> in a new window” link below the Interactive Video.
🖥️ Video file considerations
Here are some considerations for getting the optimal video file. Thanks to Vanessa Campos, Senior Graphic Designer at D2L, for these figures. (@Vanessa.C.399)
File size | Under 50MB for standard-length clips |
|---|---|
File format |
These file formats will work on modern web browsers. To check a specific browser version use the following links: CanIUse – MP4 or CanIUse - WebM |
Aspect ratio | 16:9 (widescreen format) |
Video resolution | 1920x1080 px - Full HD |
📖 Closed Captioning
H5P Interactive Videos do not currently support the ability to auto-generate closed captions for a video. However, authors can use Smart Import to generate closed captions with AI.
Other options for creating closed captions:
- Video link - If you are using a YouTube or other video link, you’ll need to ensure the original video has closed captions available
- Video file - Closed captions must be uploaded separately as a .vtt file to the text tracks section.
Discover More
If you’d like to learn more about Interactive Video, explore our Interactive Video page in the Creator+ Instructional Design Best Practices course.
All-New Creator+ users can access Interactive Video from an H5P-enabled Brightspace instance. Try it out today and share your favourite creation here!