What Should Be Avoided When Creating Videos in HTML5?

Creating videos using HTML5 is a common practice nowadays. However, in making those videos, developers end up committing certain mistakes that interfere with the quality of the product. Hence, it is important that developers are well aware of the mistakes that they need to avoid while creating videos with HTML5. Hence, let us discuss a few of those errors here in this article.



Firstly, the developers need to keep in mind the fact that the attention time is too short. Hence, it is important that they consider the total length of the video and squeeze the presentation accordingly, when offering or promoting a product or service to the end audience. It is best if the total length of the presentation is limited to 1 to 3 minutes. In case of longer versions, it is important that a brief history about the product, service or the manufacturer or provider is presented as that adds some interesting tinge to the entire video.

When it comes to dealing with graphic projects, the planning has to be immaculate. Lack or absence of proper planning can very well be disastrous. Without a proper roadmap, it is impossible to determine the proper objective, and this will lead to wastage of time as well as resources. Now when it comes to proper planning, one of the best methods is coming up with a strong storyboard while the other option that can be availed is the use of a mind map or a flow chart that will guide in the development of the video frame by frame, step by step. It will also help organize the entire process in a seamless way.

Another fault is generalizing the size of the video by following the typical, ‘one size fits all’ concept. This concept might be applicable in case of preparing presentations that are designed for desktop, but will surely be a disaster in case of the ones that are prepared for tablets and mobiles. One thing that needs to be taken into account is the fact that the scale of the video will have to be in synch with the formats of the devices it is played on. It should be seen that the downloading time is not slow, as this will surely discourage the users and the cost needs to be determined from a rational and realistic point of view as well.

Not placing the CSS link at the page top is another extremely common error. Presence of this link ensures that the browser is able to take care of a request, followed by loading the JavaScript as well as other resources. Also, it should also be guaranteed that the CSS file contains everything that is needed for loading that particular page.

It is also a blunder to use too many photos or images on a single page. Instead, whenever it is possible, it is wiser to use JPEG for the images and use various image editing packages (Photoshop, GIMP, Paintshop, and so on) that are available.

The video concept needs to be absolutely straightforward. It should revolve around a particular concept that only helps in the promotion of the product or service. It should also be seen that the concept does not make the target audience confused.

Not availing the privilege of software that utilizes the HTML5 standards is another mistake that needs to be taken care of. One such software is the Corel Video Studio Pro X6, which can be linked with a chapter or a certain cue point in particular period that takes the developer to an external website on an overlaid track. A significant specialty of this program is that it outputs an HTML page with all the coding that is needed to play back the video. To get maximum benefits of HTML5, you may consider hiring services of a Custom HTML5 development company.

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