The discussion in the preceding section, Embedding audio in Node Content, regarding the complexities of embedding audio content, will double for video content as well. The differences between video contents like Flash and Quicktime might not only make the player and supporting software different, but also affect the parameters needed to play the content. Some video player modules, such as SWF (the one we're using), can handle several types of content. Parameters such as the width and height of the player are usually supported for any video content, but additional options (background color, buttons on the player, and more) vary greatly.
We will be using the simple video viewer that comes with the SWF Tools module. This has no controls, and will start playing the video as soon as the page loads. More advanced video players, with pause, mute, and play controls, can be installed if your site requires it. Certainly, if you will have a page with several videos...