How best to handle video on the web

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callieX

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I work for a major metro hospital that has a basic presence on the web. Mostly straight HTML with some PHP scripts. We want to move more into the mainstream and offer short video clips on certain subjects for all to view.
The problem is we have to get all of our proposals cleared through our IT dept. When putting video clips on the web what is the most efficient way of doing it without affecting bandwidth to the overall site. Should the users be forced to download it first or watch it from the website? I know our IT people are afraid of network slowdowns. Any thoughts or suggestions

Calliex
 
Here are a few choice that i can think of
1) Streaming Video
2) embedding video
3) using flash MX to make the video into swf files thus getting rid of the need for any plugins.

I don't know what this will do to bandwidth. Your best bet it to do some tests. Do maybe 5 video clips, and them to the site, and watch the bandwidth. Then if that's ok put up 10 more. Keep adding and watching until either all videos are up or your IT gets nervous.

Twister
 
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