James Connors
August 22nd, 2005, 05:25 AM
I run a local site based around bands (both local and international) and I film as many as I can get to. I try to add as many videos to the site for people to download, and as the entire place is getting a complete overhaul, I think its time to do the video section properly.
I was thinking of making a page for each video (using php/sql) and having a low res, 256kbit or so stream on the page itself, then having a download option (maybe just for subscribed users, obviously people will trade the files but if it brings in a few $ for hosting, then hey) for something like a 1mbit version.
Obviously lowering the filesize is nice for us, less transfer... but I want to give good quality videos out. I tend to use around 1mbit now, but its not always ideal, and people will often fullscreen the vids despite the ugliness!
I have a 20gb storage, 300gb transfer deal for the whole site.. I want to host as many videos as possible, and I've done so in the past without breaking my limits. I've switched formats so many times, but would like to know what people suggest for maximum compatability across browsers/systems. I've found the audio when using Quicktime to be terrible when using its default audio codec, and only becomes usable if I use a 4:1 codec, which adds a fair chunk to the size from memory. WMV9 is my current choice, but if there's something more appropriate, then I'm willing to listen. Also what resolutions would people use, these tend to be fairly dark videos as they're shot in venues with coloured lighting on the stage with a PD150.. but the quality on the original (after messing around in post) is generally pretty good.. much better than most people who film bands live anyway (unless they've got a better rig, naturally!)
Cheers
I was thinking of making a page for each video (using php/sql) and having a low res, 256kbit or so stream on the page itself, then having a download option (maybe just for subscribed users, obviously people will trade the files but if it brings in a few $ for hosting, then hey) for something like a 1mbit version.
Obviously lowering the filesize is nice for us, less transfer... but I want to give good quality videos out. I tend to use around 1mbit now, but its not always ideal, and people will often fullscreen the vids despite the ugliness!
I have a 20gb storage, 300gb transfer deal for the whole site.. I want to host as many videos as possible, and I've done so in the past without breaking my limits. I've switched formats so many times, but would like to know what people suggest for maximum compatability across browsers/systems. I've found the audio when using Quicktime to be terrible when using its default audio codec, and only becomes usable if I use a 4:1 codec, which adds a fair chunk to the size from memory. WMV9 is my current choice, but if there's something more appropriate, then I'm willing to listen. Also what resolutions would people use, these tend to be fairly dark videos as they're shot in venues with coloured lighting on the stage with a PD150.. but the quality on the original (after messing around in post) is generally pretty good.. much better than most people who film bands live anyway (unless they've got a better rig, naturally!)
Cheers