2 Replies Latest reply: Sep 29, 2009 6:16 PM by Bill@VT RSS

    Benefits of embedding video

    jod-zeee Community Member

      Before I embark on a project embedding video into a PDF, I have a few questions. I am currently using Acrobat 8 Pro and don't want to upgrade and find out what I did wasn't the best way to go about it.

       

      What are the benefits of embedding video into a PDF rather than just posting the content on a Web site? I understand I'd be able to e-mail a PDF, but if someone can receive it in e-mail, shouldn't they be able to access it on the Web as well?

       

      I assume the users will need to have the latest version of Acrobat Reader installed. How many are using the latest version? Is there any way to find out? This is another reason I'm thinking that e-mailing a link to a Web site would be more accessible than e-mailing a PDF they might be unable to read without an update.

       

      I'd love to hear your opinions and recommendations.

       

      Thank you,

      Jo

        • 1. Re: Benefits of embedding video
          Bill@VT CommunityMVP

          You could post it without embedding, but then you need to be sure that the links are absolute. With them embedded, they are tied together and it is easier to deal with in total.

          • 2. Re: Benefits of embedding video
            jod-zeee Community Member

            I'm sorry, I wasn't clear. Don't focus on the word embed.

             

            My client wants to be able to e-mail something that contains video. I'm thinking, "why not just e-mail a link to a Web site instead."

             

            So my questions are:

            • In what kind of scenarios would I want to use video in PDF?
            • Why would it be a better solution than posting a video on a Web site and sending a link to that?
            • Will the recipients easily be able to view it, or will they need an upgraded version of Reader?

             

            I hope that makes sense.

             

            Jo