One thing the M4V extension does do is that iTunes maps that file extension to itself. So if you want the file to be double-clicked and opened in QuickTime, you would prefer the mp4 extension.
My feeling is that Apple invented it specifically to be an iTunes video file (as opposed to a QuickTime file). The default behavior (on Firefox and Safari anyway) when opening the file from a server in a browser, whether it be m4v or mp4 or mov, is to play it in the QT plugin (as long as the mime type is set correctly on the server). I think IE's default is to prompt one to download it. On 1/6/06, Joshua Kinberg <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > iPod will play mov and mp4. It depends more on the resolution and bitrate. > m4v is not actually anything other than an mp4 with h.264 codec, aac > audio, and specific resolution and bitrate settings optimized for > iPod. So really, m4v is a made up file extension. It should actually > be mp4, as that's really the correct file type. It is often preferable > to edit the filename replacing .m4v extension with .mp4 as that is > more accurately what the file *is*. > > -Josh > > > On 1/6/06, Markus Sandy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > hi cheryl, > > > > i have been using blip.tv for some time now and am very happy it > > > > i notice that some people post their videos there in two formats: > > quicktime and windows media > > > > for myself, i only upload quicktime videos as .mov files, generally > > using the settings from freevlog.org > > > > however, more and more people are now using the iPod m4v format instead > > > > it's your call as to how many formats you wish to support > > > > i'm always toying with the idea of providing wmv files for Internet > > Explorer users, but never get around to it (sorry IE users!) > > > > markus > > > > > > www.CherylShuman.com wrote: > > > > >Dear Vlogging Group, > > > > > >I have a question regarding exporting formats. At the moment I have > > >both PC and Mac. On my Powerbook, the IMovie has a setting direct for > > >the Video Ipod. I've been exporting in that format as well as Windows > > >Media. Is there a general rule of thumb for exporting in other > > >formats? I'm not sure what proper protocol is. > > > > > >Also, when I export in Mp4 and .mov format from my new powerbook, it > > >won't play on last year's Mac. I tried to download the updated > > >Quicktime pro 7, but it won't download. > > > > > >I'm not sure what to do. Does this mean I should export in several > > >formats or ??? > > > > > >Also, I recently was told about blip.tv and other distribution > > >outlets. In the group's opinion, where is the best place to actually > > >post your videoblogs? > > > > > >I would appreciate the feedback. Thank you in advance. > > > > > >Happy New Year Everyone. > > > > > >Cheryl Shuman > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > -- > > > > My name is Markus Sandy and I am app.etitio.us > > > > http://apperceptions.org > > http://digitaldojo.blogspot.com > > http://node101.org > > http://spinflow.org > > http://wearethemedia.com > > http://xpressionvlog.blogspot.com > > > > aim/ichat: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > msn: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > skype: msandy > > spin: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > -- <twhid>www.mteww.com</twhid> Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/videoblogging/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
