Multi Video Dynamic Layout

org.opencast.paella.multiVideoDynamicLayout

This video layout plugin provides a dynamic layout system for displaying multiple video streams simultaneously. It automatically adjusts the layout based on the number of available video streams, distributing them evenly across the available space.

Exported as OpencastMultiVideoDynamicLayout.

Configuration

You need to enable the org.opencast.paella.multiVideoDynamicLayout plugin.

{
    "org.opencast.paella.multiVideoDynamicLayout": {
        "enabled": true
    }
}

Configuration parameters

• enabled: Enables or disables the layout plugin.
  • Valid values: true / false

Behavior

• Layout type: Dynamic layout that adapts to content
• Stream handling: Accepts all available video streams
• Automatic sizing: Calculates equal size distribution for all videos
• Visibility: All videos are visible by default
• Responsive: Adapts to the number of available streams

Layout characteristics

• Video distribution: Equal size allocation (100% / number of streams)
• Content flexibility: Works with any number of video streams
• State preservation: Maintains layout state once calculated

Use cases

This layout is ideal for:

• Multi-camera recordings with multiple simultaneous video feeds
• Lecture capture with presenter and presentation cameras
• Conference recordings with multiple speakers or perspectives
• Interactive content requiring simultaneous video display
• Comparative viewing of multiple video sources

This layout provides maximum flexibility for multi-video content, automatically adapting to the specific requirements of each video event.