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BFT3K · 02-20-2011, 08:43 AM

What is the best mobile video file format option for universal phone viewing?

.mp4
.m4v
.mov
H.264
MPEG-4

Any insight?

Thanks in advance!

Zorgman · 02-20-2011, 08:59 AM

BFT3K, I convert all my videos to MP4 format.

While we're on the subject of Smart phones, does anyone know why Droid X don't work with mp4 videos? I got some complaints by my members with Droid x but since I don't have one I can check it.

BFT3K · 02-20-2011, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Zorgman

BFT3K, I convert all my videos to MP4 format.

While we're on the subject of Smart phones, does anyone know why Droid X don't work with mp4 videos? I got some complaints by my members with Droid x but since I don't have one I can check it.

Great, thanks!

Grapesoda · 02-20-2011, 10:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zorgman

BFT3K, I convert all my videos to MP4 format.

While we're on the subject of Smart phones, does anyone know why Droid X don't work with mp4 videos? I got some complaints by my members with Droid x but since I don't have one I can check it.

if I had a pay site and need to know why the vids didn't play on driod x I would get a driod x and find the fuck out..... but I'm fucked up like that

BFT3K · 02-20-2011, 10:26 AM

At the moment I am testing out a program called FLV Crunch to convert my hi-res WMVs to MP4s. I am using a MAC.

In some clips the conversion results are great, in others (using the same settings) there appears to be an odd color drop anomaly taking place.

As I do not have a smart phone I can only go by what I am seeing on my regular computer monitor.

Any thoughts?

Also, are there any Droid X users out there, that can answer Zorgman's question?

Thanks again!

Jack Sparrow · 02-20-2011, 10:28 AM

Mp4, but its all about the settings

candyflip · 02-20-2011, 10:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zorgman

BFT3K, I convert all my videos to MP4 format.

While we're on the subject of Smart phones, does anyone know why Droid X don't work with mp4 videos? I got some complaints by my members with Droid x but since I don't have one I can check it.

Suggest the use a third party video player. ie. Rock Player (this one plays anything), YXPLayer, DoubleTwist

BFT3K · 02-20-2011, 10:40 AM

Are file sizes between 50 MBs and 150 MBs acceptable for mobile downloads?

Do most mobile devices deliver 30 FPS, or can you dummy this down to 15 or 20 FPS?

Is a 600 bit rate good for mobile, or can that be dummied down as well?

Any thoughts - experiences?

candyflip · 02-20-2011, 11:17 AM

No one wants to download files that big on their phone with the way most data plans work.

Stream.

BFT3K · 02-20-2011, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by candyflip

No one wants to download files that big on their phone with the way most data plans work.

Stream.

Here is a test file I just made. It is around 9 MBs p/minute in size...

http://PeckerPass.net/MobileTest/BM_Anjilis_02_n.mp4

Any feedback from the mobile device guys would be appreciated.

Thanks again!

CamChameleon · 02-20-2011, 11:48 AM

deviceanywhere.com. check these guys out they have been around a while so its a safe investment as its not free but with this company you can test your products on any device or carrier that you see you traffic coming from. check out the demo's first should give you a better idea of what its about.

BFT3K · 02-20-2011, 11:50 AM

Okay, this one is down to around 6.5 MBs p/minute.

Is it still too big for mobile?...

http://PeckerPass.net/MobileTest/BM_Anjilis_02_2.mp4

Jack Sparrow · 02-20-2011, 11:54 AM

Good idea: take a video from one of the bigger mobile site players, run it through one of the analyzer programs, and you got it nailed for 99%

02-20-2011, 08:43 AM	#1
BFT3K Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Narnia Posts: 10,764	Best Video File Format for iPhone and Smart Phones? What is the best mobile video file format option for universal phone viewing? .mp4 .m4v .mov H.264 MPEG-4 Any insight? Thanks in advance!

02-20-2011, 08:59 AM	#2
Zorgman Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 6,103	BFT3K, I convert all my videos to MP4 format. While we're on the subject of Smart phones, does anyone know why Droid X don't work with mp4 videos? I got some complaints by my members with Droid x but since I don't have one I can check it. __________________ ---

02-20-2011, 10:26 AM	#5
BFT3K Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Narnia Posts: 10,764	At the moment I am testing out a program called FLV Crunch to convert my hi-res WMVs to MP4s. I am using a MAC. In some clips the conversion results are great, in others (using the same settings) there appears to be an odd color drop anomaly taking place. As I do not have a smart phone I can only go by what I am seeing on my regular computer monitor. Any thoughts? Also, are there any Droid X users out there, that can answer Zorgman's question? Thanks again! Last edited by BFT3K; 02-20-2011 at 10:27 AM..

02-20-2011, 11:17 AM	#9
candyflip Carpe Visio Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: New York Posts: 43,064	No one wants to download files that big on their phone with the way most data plans work. Stream. __________________ Spend you some brain. Email Me

02-20-2011, 10:28 AM	#6
Jack Sparrow Almost goners.. Industry Role: Join Date: May 2008 Location: Netherlands Posts: 11,420	Mp4, but its all about the settings

02-20-2011, 10:40 AM	#8
BFT3K Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Narnia Posts: 10,764	Are file sizes between 50 MBs and 150 MBs acceptable for mobile downloads? Do most mobile devices deliver 30 FPS, or can you dummy this down to 15 or 20 FPS? Is a 600 bit rate good for mobile, or can that be dummied down as well? Any thoughts - experiences?

02-20-2011, 11:48 AM	#11
CamChameleon Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: EU Posts: 295	deviceanywhere.com. check these guys out they have been around a while so its a safe investment as its not free but with this company you can test your products on any device or carrier that you see you traffic coming from. check out the demo's first should give you a better idea of what its about.

02-20-2011, 11:50 AM	#12
BFT3K Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Narnia Posts: 10,764	Okay, this one is down to around 6.5 MBs p/minute. Is it still too big for mobile?... http://PeckerPass.net/MobileTest/BM_Anjilis_02_2.mp4

02-20-2011, 11:54 AM	#13
Jack Sparrow Almost goners.. Industry Role: Join Date: May 2008 Location: Netherlands Posts: 11,420	Good idea: take a video from one of the bigger mobile site players, run it through one of the analyzer programs, and you got it nailed for 99%