A Hugo theme component to embed videos using HTML video element
Hugo Video is a versatile theme component designed specifically for embedding videos seamlessly into your website using the HTML video element. It simplifies the process of showcasing video content, allowing users to include a variety of video formats effortlessly. With support for multiple languages, this component is highly accessible and user-friendly, catering to a diverse audience.
The functionality does not just stop at playing videos; it also enhances the viewing experience by automatically generating poster frames and providing localized messages for unsupported browsers. Overall, Hugo Video is an excellent addition for anyone looking to enrich their site with multimedia content.
Multilingual Support: Comes pre-localized in English, French, German, Russian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Chinese, and Chinese (Taiwan), making it accessible to a global audience.
Adaptive Video Handling: Automatically detects and supports multiple video file formats, including MP4, WebM, and Ogg, ensuring smooth playback regardless of the file type.
User-Friendly Shortcode: The shortcode is easy to implement; only the video filename (without extension) is required, making it simple for users to embed videos quickly.
Automatic Poster Frame: Utilizes any accompanying image file as a poster frame, enhancing the visual appeal of the video before playback starts.
Graceful Fallback: When a browser lacks support for the HTML video element, users receive a localized error notice prompting them to download the video for offline viewing.
Customizable Attributes: Allows users to specify video attributes like muted, autoplay, and loop, making it possible to tailor the video behavior to specific needs.
Responsive Design: The video width is set to 100% by default, ensuring that it adapts seamlessly to various screen sizes, with options for custom width and height if needed.
