4 Replies Latest reply: Oct 16, 2014 8:21 PM by Jon Geddes RSS

    Encore files to HTML5 capability

    drmmrd

      Several years ago, I created a DVD using Encore. I also output the final files to flash to use on my website. This has been fine until the advent of HTML5 videos. The online "DVD" does not play on Apple products such as the iPad. Is there a way to convert the files to MP4 or WEBM or something that will retain the menu and other functions of the online "DVD"? The files I have are .flv, the menus are .png, and there is an XML file that is used to put the whole thing together. Any ideas would be appreciated.

        • 1. Re: Encore files to HTML5 capability
          John T Smith CommunityMVP

          Encore CS6 is 3+ years old, and is the LAST Encore due to 3rd party license issues, so I don't think you can do what you want directly from Encore

          • 2. Re: Encore files to HTML5 capability
            drmmrd Community Member

            Thank you John for your response. I knew that I would not be able to do anything from Encore. I was hoping that someone had figured out a way to convert the files and playlist to be HTML5 compatible.

            • 3. Re: Encore files to HTML5 capability
              Stan Jones CommunityMVP

              Someone tried something similar; I don't expect good results.

               

              All that is useful from the Encore to flash export is the various pngs of menus/button states. You'd have to convert the videos, and you'd have to create non-flash scripting or the like to handle navigation.

              • 4. Re: Encore files to HTML5 capability
                Jon Geddes Community Member

                If you want online Blu-ray style menus with HTML5 technology, I highly recommend MediaZilla ( https://mediazilla.com ). It is rapidly becoming the new standard of delivery among video professionals. The menus are extremely easy to create and can instantly be shared with others. Playback works on all devices (PC, Mac, Android, iPad, iPhone, etc). Definitely worth checking out.

                 

                As others have said, Adobe, Apple, and just about every other software maker has discontinued their DVD and Blu-ray authoring programs years ago as physical media is quickly dying out. Instant access online is more convenient, offers a better end-user experience, provides a long-term storage solution with redundancy, can easily be shared, and now has interactive menu functionality with MediaZilla. It is the future of digital delivery and is available right now.