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Uploading, Encoding and Tracking Files Introduction Source vs. Published File Types Streaming vs. Downloaded files The Upload Tab Playlists Pass-through files Browse to file Add Outputs Choose Format and Quality Using a Template Uploading… Track Output Encoding Options -> Output Templates Creating A Template Using the New Template DragonDrop is Platform Agnostic Supported Browsers For more information… Uploading files is an easy and quick way to get media into DragonDrop Source files can be encoded into various output formats Multiple output files can be generated from a single file input Once processed by the system, uploaded files will be automatically published and available. Source file types get encoded to published file types Source files are generally large files and need to be optimized (made smaller) for publication on the web Source file types Published file types .avi, .mov, .mpg, .wav, .txt, .rtf, .doc, .xls, .ppt .flv, .swf, .rm, .mp3, .mp4, .wmv, .wma, .3gp, .pdf Files can be accessed by users from DragonDrop by either being downloaded or streamed. Streamed files can start playing immediately; no waiting for download Downloaded files need to download entirely before playing, unless they are progressive downloads. Download file types .mp3, .mp4*, .pdf, .3gp, .flv*, .swf* *Progressive downloads Streaming file types .rm, .wmv, .wma User defined metadata Playlist Title/Event name Description Tags Creator Administrative comment User selects file to upload from their computer User selects file outputs (or output template) User initiates file upload Files must be associated with a Playlist Playlists are lists of links Playlist items can be: ▪ Uploaded from DragonDrop web app ▪ Captured from Relay or DragonDrop ▪ Anything on the web that is addressable via URI New Playlists can be created from the Upload or Playlist web app tabs (see the Playlists and Media content module for details ) Files that already exist as Published file types are passed through the system Pass-through files are not encoded No need to define output types Pass-through files can not be encoded to other file types Users will browse to files that exist on their local computer once they click the BROWSE button Names of local file do not matter and do not convey information Avoid using special characters in file names (i.e., %, -, :) Once a Source file type has been selected, users will add one or more Published file types as outputs to be encoded Users select format type and quality settings for encoded file outputs using the Format and Quality pulldown menus Available Format outputs will vary according to source file Higher Quality means larger file size, which means longer download time or will require higher bandwidth when streamed. Templates are… pre-made sets of output formats generally used for a specific purpose provided for users definable by users reusable created in Options Click the UPLOAD button… …wait for confirmation Watch the progress bar… Uploads or captures will display as “pending” once received and awaiting disposition Uploads or captures will display as “encoding” while transcoding is under way Uploads or captures will display as “complete” with a published timestamp once they are finished Uploads or captures will display as “failed” if transcoding has not been successful Creating Templates is quick, easy and lots of fun! Really! Click “Add” from the “Output Templates” section in the “Options” tab Users can select output quality for each output Users can select up to 6 format types to output from encoding at once Templates can be set for Relay (details in the Authoring training module) Once a template has been selected, the output set will appear In the “Upload” tab, after clicking the “Add Outputs” button, expand the top node to reveal available templates Update your browser periodically! Complex web applications, like DragonDrop will perform better in newer browsers. Best experience in: ▪ Firefox 3 ▪ Internet Explorer 7 ▪ Safari 3 The DragonDrop web application is cross-platform The DragonDrop web application can be accessed with all major operating systems (Windows, Mac OS, Linux, Unix) using only browser and an internet connection No IE or Windows only components (like ActiveX controls) are used in DragonDrop External plug-ins (Flash and Silverlight) and applications (Relay) used with DragonDrop are also cross-platform For more information, visit the DragonDrop homepage at: http://drexel.edu/irt/coursetools/toolList/dragonDrop/ Email your comments or questions to: [email protected] Visit the Online Learning Team in Korman Center, or call: 215-895-1224.