Xerte supports popular media formats such as.jpg,gif,png,swf,flv, and.mp3.  Thanks to Jane Hart , I was introduced to Xerte today.  Xerte is an open source software package for creating interactive eLearning content. The learning object interface feels a little awkward, but that is easily overlooked for its price tag … free.  It appears to have decent documentation to help you get started, and you don’t have to know any scripting to create interactive learning content (including quiz questions and drag-and-drop features).  Xerte - Learning Object Demo. MORE >>

FLV Player. If your a multimedia maven, then you need to play FLV files. You can download the free FLV player at CNET. I don’t mean to sound dated, but sometimes I use the type of software that installs on my hard drive rather than an online application. And every so often, some great software comes along that saves time and frustration and can be downloaded for free. Here’s a list of free software downloads I’ve collected that I wanted to share with readers—some I’ve used and others have been recommended. AUDIO RECORDING AND EDITING. Audacity. MORE >>

The main new functionality in this release is that FLV files can now be stored and served “as is&# – previously FLV uploads were treated just like any other video upload and were reprocessed into 3 different streams (configurable) targeting different bandwidths.  Now sites can choose to use the original FLV upload as is.  I am pleased to announce that we released Milestone 32.1 of CoSolvent Community Server last week.  MORE >>

However, it will download the video in FLV format, and that format does not work well with PowerPoint, so you would have to convert the downloaded video into a more appropriate format. To convert the downloaded videos (in FLV format), I use Format Factory (to convert the videos to AVI or WMV formats). Now, I am going to share with you two (2) juicy ways to insert your favorite YouTube videos (or videos from other sites) into your PowerPoint presentations. Personally, I prefer the second (2) option. So, how can we get the job done quickly? Ops, let's get back on track. MORE >>

Create Flash (AVI to FLV) recordings of your desktop and publish online. Link to Webinaria + Download Recorder Via Jane Knight Webinaria is a FREE tool that enables you to record software demonstrations and tutorials, and then publish them in Flash to view on their website or yours. In addition, you can receive ratings, comments and share with others. FEATURES? Record voice commentary with your presentation or demo. Show a "picture in picture" video via webcam of you presenting. BENEFITS? Increase sales conversion rates by 3 to 4 times with video vs static images/screenshots. MORE >>