Hay Kranen gave an introduction of HTML 5 and the possibilities this new language introduces. In short, why HTML 5 video use?

There are several benefits when it comes to the use of video via HTML 5:

–       Simple, just like HTML
–       Nu plugin hell
–       One codebase for everything
–       Multiple competing implementation
–       Performance
–       Ready for mobile future
–       Works on iPad ( iPhone, Ipod Touch)

Maybe interesting to mention is that browser Google Chrome supports all codex concerning video, like: OGG Theora, H264 / MPEG 4, WebM. JavaScript on HTML 5 video elements give a simple, cross-browser possibility to make a video interactive.

For universal video interfacing we need a generatic API for online material which will be universal supported very easy. One generatic jQuery plugin: jquery.htmlplayer could be the solution for the future.

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Author: Elias van Hees