/jquery.videoBG

Adding HTML5 video backgrounds to websites

Primary LanguageJavaScript

jquery.videoBG

by Syd Lawrence ( www.sydlawrence.com )

Version: 0.2.1

Usage

var videoBG = $('body').videoBG(options);

FAQs

If not displaying correctly in Firefox, make sure your server is outputting the current MIME type for ogv and webm videoBG is now a

Warning

Don't abuse this code... Don't use it too often, too many video instances will slow down the browser.

Please bear in mind bandwidth usage for both you, and your visitors

Browser Support

Firefox 4+ (the best experience)Yes (webm)Yes
Internet Explorer 9+Yes (mp4)Yes
Firefox 3.5Yes (ogv)Yes
ChromeYes (webm/mp4)Yes
SafariYes (mp4)Yes
Opera 10.5+Yes (ogv)Yes
Internet Explorer 8NoYes
Internet Explorer 7NoYes
Android BrowserNoYes
Mobile SafariDoes not modify default behaviour
Older Browsers that support position:fixedNoYes
Archaic browsersDoes not modify default behaviour