|
|
Posted by Spex on 11/29/06 19:22
Steve King wrote:
> "Richard Crowley" <rcrowley@xp7rt.net> wrote in message
> news:4t606nF11riojU1@mid.individual.net...
>> "Steve King" <steveSPAMBLOCK@stevekingSPAMBLOCK.net> wrote in message
>> news:ZamdnQmOz5mSI_DYnZ2dnUVZ_oqdnZ2d@comcast.com...
>>> "Kill Bill" <killbill@goblowme.com> wrote in message
>>> news:k_ibh.7403$yf7.3542@newssvr21.news.prodigy.net...
>>>> Jefferis NoSpamme wrote:
>>>>> Hi Folks, Got a major question here, if anyone can help, it would be
>>>>> appreciated:
>>>>>
>>>>> Someone called today and wants to convert 20 hours of miniDV footage
>>>>> for the
>>>>> web each month,
>>> SNIP
>>>> despite the fact that everyone can go round and round on which "player"
>>>> is the best.. I think that Flash serves as a great platform to play
>>>> video from.. It's market penetration, with browser integration.. and no
>>>> one needs to download any special software to watch.
>>>>
>>>> -bill
>>> One of my clients, a large manufacturer with an EXtensive web presence,
>>> came to the same conclusion. I'm delivering FLV files; however, mine a
>>> too short to provide any further input to your situation.
>> Indeed, this seems to be the general consensus, that Flash has
>> quietly penetrated more market-share than Real, Quicktime, or
>> even Windows Media. The only downside is that creating the
>> FLV files is not as cheap as the others.
>
> I took my cue from NASA, where their media department is reported to be
> using the Swish Video Flash software. Swish Video2 is inexpensive ($49.95)
> and works well for me. http://www.swishzone.com/omdex.php
>
> Steve King
>
>
Looks like a nice product.
If the site is going to get a lot of hits it would be worth considering
a dedicated video server platform. Flash video can be a real dog if you
just use http streaming. The user experience can be utter shite and
completely counterproductive.
Seriously consider a flash video server.
Navigation:
[Reply to this message]
|