Load times on embedded video pages...

[MarkTiarra]

I've got a site with 4 vid samples about 3.5mb each embedded into description boxes. I have them set not to autoplay and the page loads fine for me on a 15mb FIOS connection but people on slower connections are saying the page just stalls. Is there a way to get the Flash vids to load in the background so they can see the rest of the page while the vids are coming down?

[toulouse2k]

Have you thought of trying loading your flv's externally rather than embedding them? If you mean dial-up when you say slower downloads, then you are in for a tough go...I have never found dial-up and quality video a good mix. Since you say you can view your video correctly, it probably isn't your server. Frankly, I think you need to consider whether the majority of your site visitors are going to have the horses to properly view your site. You may have to create 2 sites, one for real broadband and one for slow download.