Re: FLASH: Slideshows: SMIL v. Flash

[John Dowdell]

I'm not sure which way that particular project should go, Stace, but one

key indicator for SMIL is if you need to have video embedded within the

presentation: SMIL does this, SWF does not.


If you have a single long audio sourcefile (like a speech), then that might

also point to RealPlayer techniques, although it's possible to compress a

gigumendous audio file inside a SWF. (I'd try to consider branching among

multiple movies, though, or even using any audio stream and having the

browser synch to the visuals somehow.)


Generally, if you can, then SWF has a larger base and is easier to get and

doesn't have as many server and file requirements. The Real material does

specialize in single long streams, though, so it might be more appropriate

in that case.


(Hmm, just in case, if this might be directed viewing in realtime rather

than a prerecorded monologue, then the Shockwave Multiuser Server might

help, particularly when combined with the HearMe realtime conversation

servers... you can configure things in several ways, such as everyone

hearing the presenter in realtime, and seeing their browser move to new

pages when the presenter dictates, and a moderator filtering realtime

questions to the presenter. This may be more advanced than what that client

is picturing, though.)


jd







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