Video Element vs. DailyMotion issue

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#1

Hi guys!

Trying to share a DailyMotion link* via the Player field Video Element (see #1 and #2 screenshots below), it happens that the player bar – superimposed over the Poster (a basic .jpg image) – immediately disappears, and neither the video nor the sound play.

On the other hand, sharing a DailyMotion code** via the Embed field Video Element works (see #3 and #4 screenshots below), but the outcome looks awful.

By the way, here is my configuration: Pro 2.4.6 / WordPress 5.0.3 (same issue observed with WordPress 4.9) / PHP Version: 7.0.26.

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With thanks in advance,

B.

• https://dai.ly/x70tmh0

•• <iframe frameborder="0" width="480" height="270" src="https://www.dailymotion.com/embed/video/x70tmh0" allowfullscreen allow="autoplay"></iframe>

#2

Hey Victor,

The Player Video Type is only for self-hosted videos or direct to video file URL like http://example.com/video.mp4.

For third party video sites like DailyMotion, you should use the Embed because you have not access to the video file directly.

Can you objectively describe what’s the problem with embedding the DailyMotion video.

If you don’t like the look of the video thumbnail, you’ll need to upload a custom thumbnail in DailyMotion if it’s allowed and you own the video. Otherwise, you will need to download the video (if you can and have permission) and host it in your site. Only then can you use the Player Video Type.

Thanks.

#3

Hi Christian,

Strangely, it appears that the Player field Video Element accepts YouTube’s external urls, hence my attempts to do the same thing with DailyMotion…

About, the present video thumbnail (which is particularly awful and doesn’t reflect that video content), I was wondering if it would possible to force – with a pinch of PHP or other – a Poster image within the embed code?

Any suggestion will be greatly appreciated. :blush:

EDIT: As for YouTube external urls, Vimeo perfectly integrates itself in the Classic Video Player or Video Element. So, what’s wrong with DailyMotion?

B.

#4

Each third party video host has their own method of displaying the video that is why Youtube displays differently. And though Youtube seems to be working, it’s still not supported. We will not support issues that will arise with that setup because it’s not properly supported by the Video element which is used in the Player type.

Here are just a couple of issues that might arise:


There’s also no workaround to put a thumbnail for the Embed type. You’ll need to upload a custom thumbnail in the iframes source which in this case, DailyMotion.

Thank you for understanding.

#5

Hi Christian, and thank you for this crystal clear explanation.

:tropical_drink:

#6

You are most welcome. :slight_smile:

#7

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