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pythonx · 08-12-2009, 12:58 PM

For content ripped from dvd's, what format and bitrate do you use for your videos?
I was thinking of windows media 11 WMV format with 1.5MBPS bitrate... Would this be considered to low?

BestXXXPorn · 08-12-2009, 01:08 PM

MPEG4 / H.264 is the way of the future (and mostly the now)... You may lose mac users if you stick with WMV... Honestly I would probably offer at least two options for people...

pythonx · 08-12-2009, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by BestXXXPorn

MPEG4 / H.264 is the way of the future (and mostly the now)... You may lose mac users if you stick with WMV... Honestly I would probably offer at least two options for people...

Do people need a special codec or player for this?
What are the minimum software requirements to play these files?

pythonx · 08-12-2009, 01:32 PM

Isn't MP4 for ipods and handheld devices?

Smokieflame · 08-12-2009, 01:35 PM

you need teh new quicktime player that isnt free if your not a mac owner for MP4, h.264 is quicktimes HD format.

I use flv, wmv and mp4 for my members and offer both streaming or download.

Barefootsies · 08-12-2009, 01:35 PM

I used to always use DviX for all my pay sites.

Now I do FLV, and DviX leaving them the option for watch or download.

P.S. and no, I was not flooded at any time with codec complaints over the years. Whether pay sites or clip stores contrary to the 'myths' and lore spread on boards.

BobG · 08-12-2009, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by pythonx

For content ripped from dvd's, what format and bitrate do you use for your videos?
I was thinking of windows media 11 WMV format with 1.5MBPS bitrate... Would this be considered to low?

2000kbps, 720x480, .mp4/h.264, stream using FMS on your server and deliver on a flash player, then offer a lesser version in .mp4 and .wmv for download.

BobG · 08-12-2009, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Smokieflame

you need teh new quicktime player that isnt free if your not a mac owner for MP4, h.264 is quicktimes HD format.

wrong...

Evil Chris · 08-12-2009, 01:41 PM

720P (everything)

1280x720

pythonx · 08-12-2009, 02:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Smokieflame

you need teh new quicktime player that isnt free if your not a mac owner for MP4, h.264 is quicktimes HD format.

I use flv, wmv and mp4 for my members and offer both streaming or download.

VLC seems to play it just fine.

Great Shooter · 08-12-2009, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by pythonx

VLC seems to play it just fine.

Yup VLC plays MP4 just perfect

Smokieflame · 08-12-2009, 03:35 PM

well either way you need a player to play it that doesnt come on most comps. i have had a few complaints about mp4.

Spelvin · 08-12-2009, 03:40 PM

I often use WMV for windows users and MP4 or M4V so iPod and iPhone users can have them. I have to use a mac and windows computer to make sure everything is A-OK, but it is worth the hassle. WMV files will play on Quicktime assuming they have the right codec, but it takes a bit longer to load, so having the MP4 option I think is wise.

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