Embedding videos from outside


Large videos are integrated from outside

Videos can be uploaded like pictures in the Typo3 backend in the file list and then integrated in content elements. However, there is a limitation of the file size to 10MB per upload.

Larger videos should be stored on special video servers of the RPTU or on YouTube and integrated from there.

Possible sources of external videos

VCM - Video Content Management System of the RPTU
vcm.uni-kl.de

Video Server of the Virtual Campus Rhineland-Palatinate (VCRP)
video.vcrp.de

YouTube
www.youtube.com

Videos must be freely accessible

Please note that the videos must be freely accessible for embedding, i.e. no login may be required to view the video.

Step-by-step instructions

1. create a media element from a URL that can be integrated

First copy the URL of the video to the clipboard with Ctrl+C. Click on its file list and then on the box "New".

Note: The URL of the video must come from one of the above sources to be accepted. That means the URL of the video starts with the URL of the video portal.

Now insert and confirm the new media URL with Ctrl+V.

This will create an entry in your file list with an unfortunately very cryptic name that we cannot influence. We recommend that you create a corresponding folder structure in the file list for clarity.

Please also set the meta data of the video immediately: Title, description, alternative text for accessibility.

2. Use media element in content element

Now create a new content element at the desired location.

Then select the sub-item "Text and media" under "Typical page content".

Now select the "Add media file" function under the "Media" tab.

Now you can search your file collection for the saved URL and select it.

3. Determine the preview image and observe the legal framework if necessary

After you have selected the video, you can now choose between "Do not use thumbnail", "Generate thumbnail automatically" and "Use your own thumbnail".

If you have received permission from the author to include the video, you can have the thumbnail generated automatically. If this is not the case, you must use your own thumbnail.

You are in the self-study and want to go to the training start page, then click on TYPO3 in the self-study for beginners part 2.

 

You are currently in self-training, then click  Exercise - Embed videos to continue.

Exercise - embed videos