Adding interactivity to PDFs online
Question
How do I set video poster frame image in FlowPaper?
Answer
The poster gets (as you have probably noticed) automatically rendered from what Youtube / Vimeo / the video is suggesting. This snapshot poster gets saved in your assets_zine directory (if you're using zine) or in your images/ directory if you're using Elements so if you want to replace it with something else then simply overwrite this image file with one of your own.
Question
Can I embed Vimeo videos?
Answer
Yep! We support Vimeo, Youtube and self hosted videos. You can find the add/edit video functionality in EDIT mode of the desktop publisher. Simply click on EDIT in the top right green bar and you'll find the "add video" button where you can embed videos.
Question
Can one change the size of the video viewer?
Answer
Desktop Publisher for Zine allows you to tick an option to open the video player maximised when play is clicked.
Question
Can I host internal video (for offline version), or must all video be from YouTube?
Answer
Yes you can add your own video files such as MP4 via the desktop publisher
Question
Can I have phone numbers and emails 'linked' so that the reader can call if using a device or applicable software, or open a new email?
Answer
Yes, both phone numbers and email addresses are supported
Question
Can I prevent videos that are embedded in my books from being downloaded?
Answer
You can disable downloads for videos that are self hosted. It is ultimately not possible to completely prevent it, but you can make it a bit more difficult.
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How do I add a video in the desktop publisher?
Answer
To add a video using the desktop publisher, simply press the add video button and draw an area in the publication where you would like the video to appear. A dialogue will appear after you have drawn your selection which will allow you to enter a Youtube or Vimeo url that you would like to use.
Question
Can you add an audio file (mp3)?