Help:Images and multimedia

Images
It is wanted to illustrate articles with images. If you want to insert the image into your article, you must be logged in. Than can you upload the image into WikiLectures server.

Uploading image

 * Click on link  Upload file in left toolbox.
 * On page Upload image click on button Browse and select image.
 * To field Destination filename enter a suitable name of the image. The image will be used in WikiLectures many times and it is better if the image has simple and suitable name e.g. “Structure of Hem” is better than “IMG120907_Hb.jpg”.

Uploading new version of image
To upload new version of existing image go to the file page and click on the link Upload a new version of this file under the description tab of the image. You must fill in the form similar to the uploading form.

Inserting image into the article
In place you want to insert the image add this syntax:



Use the name of the image you entered when uploading it to the server. Don’t forget the image format (.jpg, .png).

Following parameters aren’t obligatory. You write it behind the vertical bar | (key shortcut: right Alt+W). The second "thumb" parameter forces the creation of a thumbnail or image placement.


 * right : on the right side of the text;
 * left : on the left side of the text;
 * center : in center of the page;
 * width in pixel (e.g. 150px) : image will be resized to set width;
 * thumb : appears image as a thumb on right side of text (standard width 180px);


 * if you want to place it to the center or left side, add parameter  or  ;
 * full sized image can be displayed by clicking on the thumb;

Image caption is the text that appears by aiming the cursor at the image. Aiming at thumb displays the caption below the thumb.

Copyrights
Be careful with copyright. It is better to use your own images. In case of using other image than yours – don’t forget to fill all the gaps and select appropriate license. See also author law page.

Sounds
Do you want to play heart sounds or stethoscope records at WikiLectures? It is very simple and usage depends on its format.

MP3 records
If you use the mp3 format, the file can be uploaded anywhere on the internet. Use this syntax: http://www.example.com/pulmonaremboly.mp3

OGG sounds
If you use the ogg format, the file has to be uploaded at WikiLectures or Wikimedia Commons. And the syntax is similar to images:


 * [[File:Video.ogg]] : Display a video at its nominal size. Displays a still image from the midpoint with a play button to start an embedded player.
 * [[File:Audio.ogg]] : Show a placeholder for a sound file, with a play button to start an embedded player.
 * Video.ogg : Show a video in a floating thumbnail box
 * : Show a video embedded in an image gallery
 * Video.ogg, Audio.ogg : Hide the help icon.
 * Video.ogg, Audio.ogg : Show still image or placeholder icon only, do not embed player.
 * Video.ogg : Use a frame from 1 minute 25 seconds into the video as the placeholder image. A single number is taken as an offset in seconds.