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Help:Media
Wiki of Mana has the ability to upload OGG files (with the extension of .ogv, .oga, or .ogg) for audio and video purposes, in addition to the normal image function.
Wikipedia, and therefore all MediaWiki-software wikis, allow only this type of format because it is royalty-free and an open format, unlike MP4, MP3, and AAC formats. While there is much complexity to the OGG format, Wiki of Mana will only be using Theora for video and Vorbis for audio.
Acceptable content[edit]
This is copyrighted content. Please use fair use to the best of your ability; this is not a website to host content illegally.
Audio clips[edit]
Short audio clips for certain characters are accepted in this wiki, since having a few audio samples is a solid method of illustrating a character's personality and voice. Audio clips can also be used to supplement the quote pages, but it should not be overdone. After all, the wiki is not a database for every sound clip from every game, so make sure the audio clip you want to upload is significant. Random sound effects and short grunts, for instance, are inappropriate unless they are generally well-known. Another good use for audio samples is to illustrate the history of the character's voice. Several characters have received a variety of voice actors during their history, but even characters that have used the same voice actors can benefit from having a variety of audio clips.
Ideally, audio samples should have minimal-to-no background noises. If an audio clip needs to be presented in a way that background audio cannot be eliminated easily, these should be in video format and be used as an external link, not as an audio file.
Music clips[edit]
Music clips are also acceptable, but it is recommended that they fade out after the song loops once back to an earlier part, rather than end abruptly (see Audacity). Music tracks that are longer than 30 seconds should be clipped to 30 seconds or less.
Video clips[edit]
Video clips should demonstrate how the game or a particular level works. These can also include cutscenes, trailers for games, and promotional videos licensed by Square Enix. These should not include strategy. This is often an effective way to demonstrate glitches in Mana games and a better alternative to referencing a YouTube video. It is not recommended you directly convert a YouTube video, however; record yourself trying to recreate the glitch, and be sure to perform appropriate video editing.
Uploading and embedding[edit]
Uploading and embedding audio and video is the same as images, except the extension must be .oga for audio and .ogv for video. Linking to these files can still use the Image tag:
[[File:Audio.oga]]or[[Image:Audio.oga]][[File:Video.ogv]]or[[Image:Video.ogv]]
There is an alternative to the traditional floating element, which is the {{media table}} template, which, when properly set up, depending on the browser (see table below), will either show the audio or video or prompt the user whether to open or save the file. The template is meant to provide a neat format to present these files.
Browser support[edit]
| Browser | Support OGG/OGA/OGV? (HTML5-compliant video streams) |
|---|---|
| Internet Explorer | Prompts for download |
| Microsoft Edge | Prompts for download |
| Google Chrome | Yes |
| Firefox | Yes |
| Opera | Yes |
| Safari | Prompts for download |
Converters[edit]
OGG isn't a file you will see for immediate download on most sites, if any. You will need a converter to change your files to this patent-free format so the wiki software can accept it.
Note that some of these converters will output OGG regardless of Theora/Theora+Vorbis (OGV) or Vorbis only (OGA) content. This is fine because changing the extension does not change file contents nor will it cause errors. Ways to change the extension before uploading include (but are not limited to):
- Creating a red link to the file, then uploading it from there.
- Special:Upload, when specifying the file name.
- Windows Explorer, or any equivalent file manager.
If a file with the OGG extension is uploaded anyways, the file can still be moved without errors.
External help[edit]
Since the functions are an exact copy of Wikipedia's functions, please see Wikipedia's media help page for more information. It will tell you how to be able to play .ogg/.oga/.ogv files for audio or video for Windows Media Player, Real Player, QuickTime, Winamp, iTunes, and more.
