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Setting up a MOV for progressive stream?
Hi, I’ve got a number of .mov’s that i’d like to host on my ftp for progressive download. Thus far, i’ve been exporting 720×405 (don’t ask, had to manually set up frame for 16:9), sorenson codec, 3kbps cbr, simply to test whether it will work at all.
Setting it up with….
autoplay
for streaming server
compressed movie header
hint movie: self-contained and optimizedI upload the .mov to an ftp directory, and when i access that file with a web browser, it will wait until fully downloaded to play.
I’ve also saved a reference file in quicktime with the same name as the original file, with an added “.ref.mov”
so original file: orange.mov
ref file: orange.ref.mov
Uploaded both to the same directory, ref file doesn’t work, and original mov does full download before playing.How can I set this up to prog download?
And secondly…
Can someone suggest maximum optimized settings (bitrate, resolution, framerate, etc.) to allow this to work on a standard high-speed internet line?
thanks
-Matt Daly -
3 Replies
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[mattdaly] “I upload the .mov to an ftp directory”
Progressive download requires a HTTP (not FTP) server with MIME settings set for .mov files.
There are also several Preferences in the QT player (Browser and MIME settings) that can prevent progressive download.[mattdaly] “Setting it up with….
autoplay
for streaming server
compressed movie header
hint movie: self-contained and optimized”The above relate to a RSTP (Real Streaming Transfer Protocol) server.
As an aside, Premiere lacks Sorenson Professional codec requiring twice the bitrate of that and Windows Media or H264 compression.
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I hate to be the one to tell you this…..Premiere Pro CS2 & 3 are unable to make progressive download enabled quicktimes. Dont waste anymore time trying. You have two options
1) If you have after effects, you can load up the source file and make the quicktime there. Inside After Effects you will see the option for Progressive download.
2) Buy Quicktime Pro. Open the Premiere Pro QT and resave it.
I was hoping Adobe would fix this…but they didnt.
Ray
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Hi, I’ve opened the .mov in quicktime, saved it as a self-contained file, and it does indeed trigger progressive download…. however, although the new .mov plays with audio in a quicktime window, when it’s opened in a browser, no audio actually plays.
any ideas?
-Matt
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