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  • Digital Rapids Stream over Squeeze 4.5

    Posted by Whitlock Dunbar on February 22, 2008 at 1:50 am

    As our client’s expectations for interactive video increase, I am finding that Squeeze 4.5 may not be equipped to serve our needs (in terms of quality). I know that many here are very happy with Squeeze (as am I in certain instances) so this is not a criticism of the application.

    That said, I have found that we have the Digital Rapids Stream v2.3 software installed on a (now unused) encoding station. I believe this was purchased for real time encoding from SD tape, but I would need just for converting uncompressed quicktimes and .avi files to .wmv and/or Flash 9 .flv. Anyone have any experience with this system or know of any online tutorials? So far I haven’t found much online on in its help files as it relates to our immediate needs. Thanks!

    Del Chapple replied 18 years, 2 months ago 3 Members · 4 Replies
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  • Daniel Low

    February 22, 2008 at 10:17 pm

    I know it very well and use it daily, if I were you I seek the help of some professional services rather than some ad-hoc tips over an internet forum.

  • Whitlock Dunbar

    February 23, 2008 at 2:50 pm

    Thanks. Do you mean professional help in using the Digital Rapids system or professional help for the compression itself?

    We’ll only need the DR Stream to convert uncompressed quicktimes into Flash 8 flv files (for the time being). Used properly how does its output quality compare to Squeeze?

  • Daniel Low

    February 23, 2008 at 5:28 pm

    Possibly help with both, depending on your knowledge of using the system with files rather than off tape.

    I’ve not done a side-by-side with Squeeze.

  • Del Chapple

    March 10, 2008 at 11:02 pm

    DR because of the hardware encoder is a better solution than squeeze. I have both, plus a bunch more.. but if you do not need a capture box and just a render box i’d suggest Rhozet. Render farm’s are the way to go, plus Rhozet will actually address your issues, they are a good company.. and i dont work for them..

    del

    you cant hear my inner voice scream… can you..?

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