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Subject:  Flash video
Author:   Loz:   view profile | all posts by this author | add to favourites
Date:   14:33:12 18 July 2007
 

At the moment we offer video streams in Windows Media and Real Media formats, hosting two versions for each to ensure that people with slow connections can access them too.

I'm wondering whether Flash would be a better option in terms of reach and delivery. Are more people likely to have Flash installed than Windows Media Players + Real Players + QuickTime players? How effectively does Flash deliver video to people on 56K modems?

Any info much appreciated.

PS We already work with a streaming media company so we're not looking for a host or video production services.

 
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  • Flash video, Loz, 18 Jul 14:33
    At the moment we offer video streams in Windows Media and Real Media formats, hosting two versions for each to ensure that people with slow connections can access them too. I'm ...
    • Flash video, Matt_Chocqueel-Mangan, 18 Jul 18:02
      Hi Loz, In response to the Flash/Windows Media (WMV) conundrum, common statistics will tell you that the flash plug-in is in the lead with almost 98% reach. However I'd be cauti ...
      • Flash video, Loz, 19 Jul 09:19
        Thanks for the feedback, Matt. I found out that Flash video requires a fairly recent version of the plug-in -- perhaps this was the problem with your users? We operate in cou ...
        • Flash video, Angus, 24 Jul 15:43
          Hi - we developed all videos in flash as progressive flvs because we found that windows took ages to buffer and was not reliable for a seamless experience. We trialled quicktime vs ...
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