Re: Streaming or Progressive Download?

[Tom Laughlin] "but one of the main concerns is that our thousands of viewers out there will not be able to handle the h.264"

Look, Flash is crap, it's a total resource hog. H.264 done right is less decode resource heavy than VP6 for the same quality (see attached screen shot for 'fast decode = easy to decode).

[Tom Laughlin] "but from what the Flash guys here are saying, we have to be able to reach people with small "pipes" as well"

That's why Flash dominates - 99% of Flash video is progressive download.

[Tom Laughlin] "also people have to be able to access our videos on very old computers desktops and laptops"

Qualify 'very old'. I have a Powerbook from 2001 that out performs a Dell laptop from 2005 when it comes to video (not Flash video mind you!)

Less powerful computer with fast connection beats fast computer with slow connection when it comes to online video (to a point).

It's up to you as the content owner to deliver what you want for the customer. There is no one size fits all, even with YouTube.





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