Module 7: Checkpoint summary
All of the requirements and their conformance levels for this module are presented here. This summary can be used as a quick checklist for evaluating web pages.
Checkpoint 1 - Video on Queensland Government websites
| Conformance: Mandatory |
If used, online video must be published on Queensland Government websites.
Agencies may also publish videos to third party websites, provided a risk assessment is conducted.
Checkpoint 2 - Adding value
| Conformance: Mandatory |
Online video must add value to the content.
The web page used to display or link to a video must include an overview of the contents of the video.
Checkpoint 3 - Equivalent alternatives for auditory and visual content
| Conformance: Mandatory (Optional for storyboards) |
Videos must include equivalent alternatives for auditory and visual content.
The equivalent alternatives that must be included are:
- synchronised captions
- a transcript which is embedded within the HTML
- a synchronised audio description.
Video may also be published with storyboards.
Checkpoint 4 - User control
| Conformance: Mandatory |
Videos must not automatically play on page load.
When inactive, videos must display a still image extracted from the video.
Users must have full access to video controls at all times including: play, pause, fast forward, rewind, volume, full screen (if available), captions, audio description.
Checkpoint 5 - Keyboard access
| Conformance: Mandatory |
Embedded video must support full keyboard control.
Embedded video must not act as a keyboard trap.
Checkpoint 6 - Display size
| Conformance: Mandatory |
Video must display at a maximum size of 640 x 480 if the space is available.
Video must resize down from the maximum size when space is not available.
The source video must be compressed for 640 x 480.
Note: Fullscreen or 'faux fullscreen' (i.e: larger video in a floating layer or lightbox) modes may also be provided.
Checkpoint 7 - Browser support
| Conformance: Mandatory |
Agencies must provide video formats that support all browsers on the full browser support list.
Checkpoint 8 - Video format
| Conformance: Desirable |
Video should be provided in an open source format.
Checkpoint 9 - File optimisation
| Conformance: Mandatory |
Video files must be optimised.
Checkpoint 10 - Long videos
| Conformance: Mandatory |
Long videos (over 10 minutes in length) must:
- use progressive buffering
or
- be available in sections (including a full version).
Checkpoint 11 - Online performance measurement
| Conformance: Desirable |
The use of videos should be measured.