How to insert video into points?

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01-16-2019 10:04 AM
GregoryRoss2
New Contributor

I am trying to figure out if there is a way to have a point on the map linked to a video clip so that when the point is clicked on, the video appears. I know how to insert images into popups for example, and am wondering if there is a way to insert video. I have access to image analyst, therefore with metadata I would be able to use video and have the outline changed colors and I am aware I can also add graphics (points) however I am looking to have the points represent different segments of video. 

I am stuck on this, if anyone can please help me out!

Thank you!

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DrewFlater
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The way that comes to my mind is you will need to cut up your video into chunks so it is multiple video files. Then you can add the videos as geodatabase attachments to the points, either interactively through editing, or in batches using the Add Attachments geoprocessing tool (assuming the video files are named in an easy way to match an ID of the point each video should be attached to). Once the attachments are ready, you can use the popup tool to click on a point and watch the video.

I did this exercise, not with video, but with an audio track and it worked quite well.

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GregoryRoss2
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When I add video into the popup it does not display it. I am wondering what specific steps you took in order to get audio in to the popups. The sample videos I am using are only four seconds long so I don't think it is video length preventing the popups theory from coming to fruition. If you could lay out the steps used for audio maybe I could find a work around for video. 

Thank you

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