Posted by Steve King on 11/29/06 19:49

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> Steve King wrote:
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>>>>> 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.

Fortunately, I suppose, that decision is not in my hands. I provide my
files to my client's web provider. At first they asked for DV25 tape. Then
they saw a few Flash conversions I had posted to my web site for client
(their client, too) review. After that they asked that I send the FLV
files.

Steve King

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