Module Video
As an administrator activate/deactivate in the Video configuration tab,
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whether video resources are generally permitted in the OpenOlat instance.
Please note: These are videos that are listed in the authoring area (learning resources). Directly linked videos (e.g. in an HTML page) are not affected. -
whether the course element video may be used by authors.
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Settings for transcoding. You can specify which resolutions are to be created. The original file (master) can also be deleted or replaced to optimise storage space.
The frentix cloud transcoding service can also automatically generate subtitles (transcripts) for videos during transcoding . This function is part of the frentix cloud service and is not included in the standard distribution of OpenOlat. For details, see the chapter Learning resource: Video in the user manual.
Important
If the frentix cloud transcoding service is used, local audio and video conversion is deactivated.
If neither the frentix cloud transcoding service nor the local audio and video conversion are active, it is usually because HandBrake or ffmpeg could not be found or started.
Tab Video Configuration
Transcoding mode
When transcoding is enabled, the Mode field determines where OpenOlat converts the video files .
| Mode | Meaning |
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| Local | The conversion runs on the OpenOlat server. The HandBrakeCLI field shows the path to the program used. |
| Service | An external transcoding service handles the conversion. Enter its address in the Transcoding service URL field, this entry is mandatory. |
For installations whose transcoding directory is located outside the OpenOlat data area, the Remote mode applies. It appears as plain text only and cannot be changed.
Automatic subtitle generation is available in Service mode in combination with the frentix cloud transcoding service.
Transcoding resolutions
For newly uploaded video files, OpenOlat generates transcoded files in the selected resolutions. When transcoding is newly enabled, 1080p Full-HD is set as the only resolution and as the default resolution . Each additional resolution enabled generates a further video file per video.
Locked transcoding settings
The transcoding settings can be locked against changes by the server configuration . Locked fields cannot be edited and carry the note "This setting is controlled by the olat.local.properties file.". Please contact your OpenOlat hosting partner for an adjustment.
Tab Pending Transcodings
Tab Failed Transcodings
Tab Manage Transcodings
