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compressing for those PC people
Hello. I have a 1 min PSA that I compressed for the web. I exported a quicktime movie compressed with H264 and it looks fantastic but now I have to compress for those PC users. I live in a MAC bubble and am not sure how to do this. Could anyone point me in the right direction? Thanks.
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Kari -
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Google Popwire and Flip4Mac. Both allow you to make wmv 9 files.
Popwire is less expensive, but Flip4Mac gives you greater control. In head to head tests on the same footage, the defaults on each showed no discernable difference. If defaults are good enough for you, then Popwire will save you some money. If you’re the type that likes to have more control, then Flip4Mac may be a better choice for you.
debe
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Popwire has been sold, but they still make the really great Compression Master.
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I use Sorenson 3 compresion for the approval proccess. It will work on PC and Mac as long as they have Quicktime installed. If a client is wary about downloading quicktime I use flipformac to create a .wmv file for them
-Matt
Matthew Rogers
engine room
Boston, Ma
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Thanks so much for your feedback. Before investing in Flip4Mac, I wanted to make sure that the wmv codec that it generates is readable without owning flip4mac. I was warned that certain codec conversion software requires one to own or enter in a code before playing back the movie.
Thanks again for helping me.
Kari -
hmmmm…not sure. I’ve only used a handful of times, but have not had any issues.
The files from Flipformac were used on newer and older PCs. I’d check the website for any compatibility issues.-Matt
Matthew Rogers
engine room
Boston, Ma
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Is there a reason that you can’t just deliver a QT H.264 file for PC use also. If the PC user has iTunes installed they have QT7 which will play the QT file. QT7 is just a click and free download away at http://www.apple.com/quicktime
Michael Alberts
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A lot of people don’t want to be downloading extra software just to see your video. That’s why if it’s going to a client, you ask them what format they can play, and if it’s going on a website you choose a codec appropriate for your target audience.
Of course, there’s nothing wrong with suggesting that they download QT, but always remember who pays the bills :o)
Ben
Curious Turtle Professional Video
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