Embedding Video Cross Browser, Single format / Embed

Question

I have a task ahead of me that I do not know the easiest way to address. Currently I am building out an admin section in Symfony for a client and she would like to upload video. She has the capability of conversion and will use the format I specify but I just do not know what the best on is for cross browser compatibility. I think .mov seems pretty good but I do not know. I would like simple embed code and to swap out the video src with js. Any and all help appreciated as always.

Thank you in advance,

• J

Answer 1

I think currently the best option is H264 in a mp4-container with Flash based video player such as

http://flowplayer.org/

http://www.longtailvideo.com/players/jw-flv-player/

If you want use HTML5 video I would suggest that you use some flash hybrid to get maximum browser support

Check this out:

http://www.longtailvideo.com/support/jw-player/jw-player-for-html5