Embeded video

multiple files for one player?

[MiloMinderbinder]

I can embed video into a webpage no problem, however on one of the pages in my website I currently have links to 4 different videos hosted at Ourmedia, a 3rd party. Accessing these files involes 3 mouse clicks and isnt practicle. I dont want to embed 4 videos into one webpage. It would look unsightly to have 4 loading WinMedia players going at once. AND there is no reason to do those 4 downloads at once on the page load, it would piss off visitors. So, I was wondering if there is a widely accepted way to create links the vistors may select that will then load and play one of the four desired video files in a single embeded player. In short, my desire is to have one embeded player that will play any one of a number of video files upon the users request. Thanks for any advice.

Also, could anyone suggest a guide to using php to generate streaming usage stats? I was just recently made aware of this ability?

[pixelkat]

the simplest way to manage this is to place all 4 links on your page, but target only one player by giving the player an id, then using javascript to call an onclick event. your script should also tell the player not to start playing the videos until the visitor clicks on his selected link. run your video clip through an encoder to compress it some so the files are not so big when they stream. microsoft,real networks and apple do a great job supporting thier respective players with content-rich tutorial/help sites. most of the answers you might need are at those sites. have fun.
kat