The following are guidelines for streaming media file delivery and formatting. They may be shared with anyone who will be producing or preparing media files for streaming.
General information:
- To avoid potential artifacts, avoid very high bitrates for video -- for example, a 320x240 video at 512 or 768 kbps looks better that a 640x480 video at a lower Bitrate. Generally, try to stay within 350 – 512 kbps / 320x240 for daily use.
- Avoid using the rmvb extension. It may cause problems without the correct player.
- Give the files the exact names you'd like to appear in the URL. Avoid spaces in file names.
RealMedia:
Encoder: RealVideo 10
RM file
Aspect Ratio: (4 : 3) 320x240
Video Mode: Smoothest motion
Allow Download (or not)
Allow Recording( or not)
Average Bitrate:350- 768kbps
CBR (Constant Bitrate Encoding)
29.97 Max. Frame Rate (FPS)
64 kbps RealAudio
Mono
Sample Rate – 44.1 kHz
16 Bit
Windows Media
Encoder: Windows Media V8 (it’s reliable)
WMV file
Aspect ratio: (4 : 3) 320x240
30 Max. Frame Rate (FPS)
CBR (1-pass)
Video Bitrate 464
Total Bitrate 512 kbps
Windows Media Audio 9.1
64 kbps
44.1 kHz
16 Bit
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