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[Solved] How to embed a video ?
« on: February 21, 2013, 05:59:54 PM »
A trick from other forum do not works:
[youtube]a_video_id[/youtube]

Possible solution #1: (for mods)
"Two huge media mods: Gallery, and Auto-embedder for 200+ sites like YouTube, DailyMotion, etc."
http://custom.simplemachines.org/mods/index.php?mod=977

Possible solution #2:
"How to embed YouTube vids, without needing a mod."
http://www.simplemachines.org/community/index.php?topic=418556.msg2924566#msg2924566

Example as per above
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/v/MR8_U5632as&amp;feature=youtu.be" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">http://www.youtube.com/v/MR8_U5632as&amp;feature=youtu.be</a>
do not work.
Possible solution for it, we need mod:
Admin -> Posts and topics -> Post Settings -> Embed flash into posts

Any other ideas?
« Last Edit: February 25, 2013, 08:29:33 AM by ivica »

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Re: How to embed a video ?
« Reply #1 on: February 21, 2013, 06:08:55 PM »
Hi Ivica,

I changed the setting (didn't do it before, because it said: "may be a security risk!"). Does it work now?
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Re: How to embed a video ?
« Reply #2 on: February 21, 2013, 06:18:49 PM »
Nope.
Apparently, a space for video window is reserved but nothing happens there.
BTW: Can we have more Emoticons (smiley..) ?

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Re: How to embed a video ?
« Reply #3 on: February 21, 2013, 06:25:56 PM »
I could install this AEVA mod, but would have to ask DungeonMaster first. He is after all the master of this here dungeon.

Wait a minute, there's a flash button in the WYSIWYG editor now.

Let me try:

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/v/=xm2PM33w23Q" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">http://www.youtube.com/v/=xm2PM33w23Q</a>

No, not working either...

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Re: How to embed a video ?
« Reply #4 on: February 21, 2013, 06:34:30 PM »
I don't know how to make the smiley set larger, but it's okay like this, no?
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Re: How to embed a video ?
« Reply #5 on: February 21, 2013, 06:45:20 PM »
Humans are emotional creatures, no set can full-fill the need. So, it will be OK.
For a while... ;)

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Re: How to embed a video ?
« Reply #6 on: February 21, 2013, 06:46:18 PM »
Ivica's video appears here, so I don't really know what happens. I'll check when I leave the train ;)
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Re: How to embed a video ?
« Reply #7 on: February 21, 2013, 07:29:15 PM »
EDIT Feb 24, 2013: Thanks for applying the BB patch, Neven!
It's working now!  :D

Problem: You want to embed this YouTube video:



What's the secret?

You put just the X8iUXX-JT90 between the |youtube| tags

[youtube]X8iUXX-JT90[/youtube]



To send someone a SPECIFIC SPOT in a YouTube video, add a suffix with the minute and second of that spot.

If the specific spot on the youtube was at the 2 minute and 34 second spot, the suffix would add to the end of the normal address is #t=2m34
« Last Edit: February 24, 2013, 08:10:59 PM by Artful Dodger »
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Re: How to embed a video ?
« Reply #8 on: February 21, 2013, 07:31:35 PM »
Nice try, Lodger!  ;D

I'm seeing white squares in FireFox, but nada in Chrome.
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Re: How to embed a video ?
« Reply #9 on: February 21, 2013, 07:43:10 PM »
Yup, Chrome here too...

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Re: How to embed a video ?
« Reply #10 on: February 21, 2013, 07:53:41 PM »
Nice try, Lodger!  ;D
You're Welcome, Neven!  :D



The syntax I posted above is correct, however the site Administrator needs to install a Package from the Admin Panel before videos will work.

Here's how to do that from the SMF Online Manual:

http://www.simplemachines.org/community/index.php?topic=384047.0
« Last Edit: February 26, 2013, 03:44:05 AM by Artful Dodger »
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Re: How to embed a video ?
« Reply #11 on: February 24, 2013, 07:38:44 PM »
Sorry for the delay guys, first I wanted to be sure that it works - this Mod isn't maintained anymore, it seems that the developper had some trouble with the SMF team.

Anyway it should work... So I post this famous video from UberPoster Doctor Inferno

(I just pasted the url for the video from the Address Bar, nothing more - then some magic happened)

« Last Edit: February 24, 2013, 07:41:36 PM by DungeonMaster »
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Re: How to embed a video ?
« Reply #12 on: February 24, 2013, 07:48:18 PM »
No magic here :(

Space for window reserved but nothing happens.


EDIT:
Above is valid for Chrome and an old Enigma.

I saw video under an old Firefox.
« Last Edit: February 24, 2013, 07:51:23 PM by ivica »

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Re: How to embed a video ?
« Reply #13 on: February 24, 2013, 07:51:23 PM »
No magic here :(

Space for window reserved but nothing happens.
Have you tried copying a fresh address from your browser ? or did you try to edit your first message ?
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Re: How to embed a video ?
« Reply #14 on: February 24, 2013, 07:53:31 PM »
Please, wait a minute...
RETESTING

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Re: How to embed a video ?
« Reply #15 on: February 24, 2013, 07:57:16 PM »

Works for: IE, Firefox

Does not work for: Chrome, Enigma

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Re: How to embed a video ?
« Reply #16 on: February 24, 2013, 07:59:15 PM »
Same here, doesn't work with Chrome (I'm running linux). Let me see...
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Re: How to embed a video ?
« Reply #17 on: February 24, 2013, 08:09:27 PM »
Nothing new.
Copy/paste of a video url
Works for IE/Firefox.
not for Chrome, Enigma.

OS: Win XP

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Re: How to embed a video ?
« Reply #18 on: February 24, 2013, 08:28:47 PM »
Ok I've found a path to explore, seems to be a (what chrome thinks to be a) security issue. I'm going to follow this...

Edit : Yep, Chrome is angry when we mix content form a secure page (https) and unsecure (http). So you can either use the forum in http mode (which is not a problem if you're not connected), OR bypass by clicking the "Shield" icon in Chrome's address bar. At least it worked here. Ivica (and others) can you please try and confirm ?
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Re: How to embed a video ?
« Reply #19 on: February 24, 2013, 08:50:06 PM »
HTTP confirmed

... stay tuned ... testing..

SHIELD confirmed.

DungeonMaster, Bravo!

« Last Edit: February 24, 2013, 08:56:22 PM by ivica »

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Re: How to embed a video ?
« Reply #20 on: February 24, 2013, 08:55:49 PM »
OK, that's half the way.

Now I have to find a way to make the site work with http only AND provide good security (tip: will search for a SSO solution - first I have to test it...)
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Re: [Solved] How to embed a video ?
« Reply #21 on: February 25, 2013, 01:13:39 PM »
Great stuff, DM!

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Re: [Solved] How to embed a video ?
« Reply #22 on: February 25, 2013, 01:34:08 PM »
 :)

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Re: [Solved] How to embed a video ?
« Reply #23 on: August 16, 2013, 10:42:57 PM »
I thought video embedding was working - at least - I used to see plenty of video clips (eg to Youtube embedded within posts).

Now I just see a reserved blank spot - in Firefox? Did something stop working or get switched off? Or is it just me?

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Re: [Solved] How to embed a video ?
« Reply #24 on: August 17, 2013, 12:32:05 PM »
I thought video embedding was working - at least - I used to see plenty of video clips (eg to Youtube embedded within posts).

Now I just see a reserved blank spot - in Firefox? Did something stop working or get switched off? Or is it just me?

I'm using Firefox (22.0) and I can view the video in #19 above just fine...

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Re: [Solved] How to embed a video ?
« Reply #25 on: August 17, 2013, 06:53:40 PM »
I'm using Firefox (22.0) and I can view the video in #19 above just fine...

Thanks. Traced it to HTTPS. Removing the HTTPS means clips show again apparently.

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Re: [Solved] How to embed a video ?
« Reply #26 on: October 30, 2013, 12:28:22 PM »
Not entirely [Solved], for flash at least. I just tried embedding a .SWF for the first time as follows:

<a href="http://icue.nbcunifiles.com/icue/files/nbclearn/site/video/widget/NBC_Learn_Video_Widget.swf?VIDEO_ID=1280886" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">http://icue.nbcunifiles.com/icue/files/nbclearn/site/video/widget/NBC_Learn_Video_Widget.swf?VIDEO_ID=1280886</a>


Maybe it's because of the "?", but all I see is "Loading...". Can anyone suggest a solution?
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Re: [Solved] How to embed a video ?
« Reply #27 on: October 30, 2013, 02:27:44 PM »
Not entirely [Solved], for flash at least. I just tried embedding a .SWF for the first time as follows:

<a href="http://icue.nbcunifiles.com/icue/files/nbclearn/site/video/widget/NBC_Learn_Video_Widget.swf?VIDEO_ID=1280886" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">http://icue.nbcunifiles.com/icue/files/nbclearn/site/video/widget/NBC_Learn_Video_Widget.swf?VIDEO_ID=1280886</a>


Maybe it's because of the "?", but all I see is "Loading...". Can anyone suggest a solution?

I can change my security settings to medium in my IE 10.0.9200.16618 browser and see the video content, if I give it permission to show all contents per page. I can make everybody's video appear and disappear by changing my settings, except your "loading" and what Neven posted. Neven's is a total blank space outlined in white and yours will be loading forever, as I see it.

I'm going to log off and reset my security settings with updates for all software potentially involved, after I try another fix. My IE does not like https, so don't take it personally.

 

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Re: [Solved] How to embed a video ?
« Reply #28 on: October 30, 2013, 08:45:56 PM »
I signed up to the https site and get a security certificate warning requiring me to give permission whenever I change pages that contains other content besides text. I always figured it was because the security certificate was issued for the http site, because it says the certificate was issued to another address.

I can see videos that are properly installed, if I quickly give permission.

I don't know if that information is helpful, because I figured everybody would know that by experiencing the same thing, if they were using the https address. IIRC, I think I chose it, because it was easier to sign up, based on information from ASIB.

When I use the http address, I don't have to give permission to see videos. 
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Re: [Solved] How to embed a video ?
« Reply #29 on: October 30, 2013, 09:26:47 PM »
Thanks for checking ggelsrinc.

I figure there must be a problem of some sort with Simple Machines support for Flash videos, which is the common denominator between Neven's example and mine.
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Re: [Solved] How to embed a video ?
« Reply #30 on: October 30, 2013, 09:38:54 PM »
When I deleted the s in the https address, it eliminated that certificate/permission problem, so videos just pop up if properly posted.

I overwrote the new http address in my favorites for the site.

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Re: [Solved] How to embed a video ?
« Reply #31 on: December 29, 2016, 11:22:34 PM »
Testing embedded YouTube sample video:

[youtube]g6PV7Rvr7KU[/youtube]


RESULT: doesn't seem to be working.  :-[
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Re: [Solved] How to embed a video ?
« Reply #32 on: October 18, 2017, 07:50:18 PM »
Test:

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Re: [Solved] How to embed a video ?
« Reply #33 on: October 19, 2017, 07:23:03 PM »
I can now see these videos even without being logged in.

Posted a video in 'humor'.  One of the best parody music videos ever: 'The sound of science'.

https://forum.arctic-sea-ice.net/index.php/topic,1197.msg131954.html#msg131954

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Re: [Solved] How to embed a video ?
« Reply #34 on: May 24, 2019, 06:06:43 AM »
Test:  just copy past the youtube URL directly in the message.