A word of caution. DivX can be extremely CPU intensive. This list from discreet might help, though I think it hasn't been updated for sometime now. http://www.discreet.com/support/codec/ _____________ Regards, Mayuresh
----- Original Message ----- From: "Chris Aernoudt" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, January 09, 2003 10:04 PM Subject: RE: <lingo-l> Digital Video Question > > Avi is not really a specific format, it depends 100% on the codec you > use... > If you want to play safe, you can use cinepak or one of the older indeo > formats (but they suck in this day and age) > I'm not sure if indeo 5.x works standard on 98... it does if they have a > +- recent version of mediaplayer... > > If you're willing to make'em install stuff, go with divx, gives you the > best quality and the smallest files - plus the setup is tiny. > > HTH, > Chris > > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Paul Steven > Sent: donderdag 9 januari 2003 17:03 > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: <lingo-l> Digital Video Question > > Hi there > > Simply question hopefully! I want to include a video intro in a director > projector I am creating. The playback spec is PC only however must > include > win 98 as a minimum. What is the best format to create or convert the > digital video to in order that the user does not need any additional > plugins > such as Quicktime. Would an AVI work fine or does it require Video For > Windows still as it used to do years ago when I last used an AVI in a > project. If AVI is the way to go, should I be aware of any codec issues? > > The other alternative I thought of was to create separate bitmaps for > each > frame however there are 250 frames and they are all 800 by 400 pixels in > size. As the projector will be running from a CD-ROM I would imagine it > would not run fast enough without stuttering. > > Any wise words or tips much appreciated! > > Thanks in advance > > Paul [To remove yourself from this list, or to change to digest mode, go to http://www.penworks.com/lingo-l.cgi To post messages to the list, email [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Problems, email [EMAIL PROTECTED]). Lingo-L is for learning and helping with programming Lingo. Thanks!]
