Embed YouTube video into SCORM (HTML5) using Captivate 7?

[NicoleSOS]

Hi there,

I am using Captivate 7 to produce a SCORM compliant HTML5 course - this course includes a video, however when I have tried to upload the video directly, it pauses/doesn't play well in our LMS.  As such I wanted to try embedding/streaming the video from Youtube instead. The video is unlisted (as it is an internal course).  I've had a hunt of the forums but can't seem to work out how to do this?

Note: When I try going to Video > Insert Video, then Event Video > Already Deployed... entering the Youtube url - It doesn't work and I receive the following message: "Failed to load the video file. The file parth or the URL may be invalid. Do you want to change the file part or the URL".  I am using Adobe Captivate 7 version 7.0.1.237 (in case it helps).

Any and all help appreciated.

Nicole

[TLCMediaDesign · Accepted solution]

There is a YouTube widget in CP7.

It is under interactions, the button at the bottom left (finger pushing a button) or choose Insert/Interactions from the main menu. Make sure to use the long and not the shortened YouTube URL.

[NicoleSOS]

Thanks for the quick response!

Re: Widget - does it work with HTML5?  I found a couple forums that seemed to suggest it doesn't...

Also, when you say the full YouTube URL - where do I get this from?  I (embarrassingly) didn't realise there were two different ones.

Thanks again,

Nicole

[Lilybiri]

It is an interaction (term used by Captivate team for widgets that are compatible with HTML5 output). It should work for HTML5 output (and does for me). Problems mentioned on the forum had to do with the way users checked: it has to be published, and the right URL for the Youtube has to be embedded.

[TLCMediaDesign]

You get the URL from your YouTube page. Use the URL in the address bar, not the shortened URL, usually used for linking, below the video.

[NicoleSOS]

Perfect - thanks everyone.  Appreciate the help (and clarification)

N