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Video Submission Guidelines

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The Sparx Systems Enterprise Architect Community Site  provides support for the following 'Embedded  Video' file formats:

  • FLV (Flash Video)
  • F4V (Flash MP4 Video)
  • SWF (Shockwave Flash)


Embedded video support is available for Tutorials and Case Studies.  As this is a Community Site, any video submissions will become freely available to the public.

General Guidelines:

  • The maximum size of any video can not exceed 50 MB.
  • The resolution of any video must not exceed a total width of 740 pixels.
  • The video must be related to Enterprise Architect.
  • Video content must not contain unauthorized, confidential, copyrighted material or footage of an illegal act.
  • Explicit language will not be accepted for publication.

For more information on submitting video, please review the following tutorial:

http://community.sparxsystems.com/tutorials/documentation-and-reporting/how-embed-flash-video-community-site-submissions

Suggested Settings


Video content comes in a variety of file formats, only some of which are suitable for viewing online.  For an optimal viewing experience, please use the suggested settings described below:

Video
Format: FLV, F4V or SWF
Frame Rate: 24fps
Bit rate: 320 bps
Size: Must Not exceed 740 pixels wide
Standard Size: 720 by 576

Audio
Codec: Mp3
Channels: Stereo
Sample size: 16Bit
Sample rate: 11kHz
Bit rate: 48Kbs


Video Conversion

  1. If you have an existing video in a different format, download a video conversion tool to convert your video into the suggested format.  (For example: ffmpeg)
  2. Alternatively, you may use a free web based video conversion service.


Please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you are unable to convert your video and we may be able to provide some assistance.

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