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KaiDean's avatar
KaiDean
Community Member
2 years ago

Change video resolution based on bandwidth

We produce content which is translated into up to 42 languages. Inevitably, some of these countries have poor bandwidth. We have had a comment from our client about some video taking longer to load etc. in areas with restrictive bandwidth. Back when I used to produce content in Flash, I could check the bandwidth of the end-user and based on that information, serve up the appropriate resolution video for them (just like YouTube does now).

Does anyone know of a way this can be achieved without duplicating the actual Storyline content (ie. duplicating the file and inserting a lower resolution video file for low bandwidth areas)? Obviously I know the videos will need to be produced in a selection of resolutions but my goal is to have one Storyline file which can provide the end-user the best user experience based on their bandwidth. 

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  • MathNotermans-9's avatar
    MathNotermans-9
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    With Javascript it is possible to detect the bandwidth and replace any embedded content with lower res if needed.

  • KaiDean's avatar
    KaiDean
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    But there is nothing built into Storyline? I am happy to use Javascript but most of my team do not have the experience.

    • MathNotermans-9's avatar
      MathNotermans-9
      Community Member
      2 years ago

      If you build a good reusable template with Javascript most teammembers should be able to use it. Quite some of the users on this forum just copy and paste ;-)

  • JohnMorgan-c50c's avatar
    JohnMorgan-c50c
    Former Staff
    2 years ago

    Hi Kai,

    As Math eluded to, currently, change a video's resolution based on bandwidth in Storyline. This would be a great idea for a feature request! You can submit one here. If the request makes it onto our feature roadmap, we’ll make sure to update you in this conversation!

    Thanks for reaching out!

  • Jürgen_Schoene_'s avatar
    Jürgen_Schoene_
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    you could use Vimeo for the videos*, then you have adaptive streaming for the videos (360p ... 4k)

    * with web object or "Video from website"

    note: unfortunately this is not an option for learners in china (without VPN), because of the great firewall

  • KaiDean's avatar
    KaiDean
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Thanks all. I will build a Javascript proof of concept

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