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HTML5 Multimedia: Video & Audio Guide

The document discusses the transition from Flash to HTML5 for multimedia content on the web. It highlights the obsolescence of Flash due to security issues and lack of support, while emphasizing HTML5's advantages such as security, speed, and mobile-friendliness. Best practices for implementing HTML5 video and audio are also provided to enhance user experience.

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HTML5 Multimedia: Video & Audio Guide

The document discusses the transition from Flash to HTML5 for multimedia content on the web. It highlights the obsolescence of Flash due to security issues and lack of support, while emphasizing HTML5's advantages such as security, speed, and mobile-friendliness. Best practices for implementing HTML5 video and audio are also provided to enhance user experience.

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Flash, Video & Audio Using

HTML5
Group Canada
American College of Science and
Technology
Presented by: Mariama Tarawally &
Team
Introduction
• - Multimedia (Flash, Video, Audio) enhances
web experiences.
• - Flash was widely used but is now outdated.
• - HTML5 is the new standard for embedding
video & audio.
• - HTML5 is more secure, faster, and mobile-
friendly.
What is Flash?
• - Flash was a multimedia platform for
animations, videos, and games.
• - Used <object> and <embed> tags to add
content.
• - Required Adobe Flash Player to run.
• - Not supported on iPhones and iPads.
Why Flash is Deprecated?
• - Security vulnerabilities and high CPU usage.
• - Adobe ended Flash support in 2020.
• - Modern browsers no longer support Flash.
• - HTML5 provides a better alternative.
HTML5 Video
• - Uses the <video> tag to embed videos.
• - Supports multiple formats for cross-browser
compatibility.
• - Example:
• <video controls>
• <source src='video.mp4' type='video/mp4'>
• <source src='video.ogg' type='video/ogg'>
• </video>
HTML5 Audio
• - Uses the <audio> tag to add sound to
websites.
• - Provides controls for play, pause, and
volume.
• - Example:
• <audio controls>
• <source src='audio.mp3' type='audio/mp3'>
• <source src='audio.ogg' type='audio/ogg'>
• </audio>
Best Practices for Video & Audio
• - Use multiple formats (MP4, OGG, WebM) for
compatibility.
• - Optimize file sizes for faster loading.
• - Add captions/subtitles for accessibility.
• - Ensure videos & audio work on all browsers.
Conclusion
• - Flash was once dominant but is now
obsolete.
• - HTML5 provides a secure, fast, and modern
alternative.
• - Using best practices ensures a better user
experience.
• - Test across browsers for compatibility.

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