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JosephS · 07-05-2003, 08:16 PM

Whats the best length for vids on a paysite?

What works best for you? What length and formats?

Thanks,
Joe

baddog · 07-05-2003, 08:19 PM

on a paysite I would go with 2 to 3 minutes a clip, and offer multiple formats . . . in this order: .wmv, .mpg, .rp

Overscore · 07-05-2003, 08:21 PM

How about the full length. The fucking people are paying for the shit, so give them something worthwhile so they sign up for another site in the future instead of feeling like they got ass raped by paying for shit they could get for free anyway.

Va2k · 07-05-2003, 08:26 PM

I found with my members the ones with broadband like full length versions, dialup like 4 to 6 min clips I just put a poll up I had a surfer wanted me to have it so they can download them like in zip formate *shrugs*

TOM

JosephS · 07-05-2003, 08:26 PM

Thanks.

Both valid thoughts. I could do both. Have smaller clips organized by theme like blowjob shots, cumshots, striptease shots, anal sex shots. The have full length "clips" as well. Give em options ya know. Thanks again Baddog and Overscore.

Joe

Theo · 07-05-2003, 08:27 PM

5-15min will do the trick

Overscore · 07-05-2003, 08:28 PM

Yes, options would be best. Good call.

Spunky · 07-05-2003, 08:29 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Overscore
How about the full length. The fucking people are paying for the shit, so give them something worthwhile so they sign up for another site in the future instead of feeling like they got ass raped by paying for shit they could get for free anyway.

Exactly..maybe 5 minutes at least.You won't get to many resigns with short 20 second clips that can be found on any free site

DamnGoodRatio · 07-05-2003, 08:34 PM

Listen to everyone and do both. Chunks of 2-5 minutes and the whole finished product for broadband users. I also prefer Windows Media over Real or AVI. Just personal preference, no real technical opinion.

BV · 07-05-2003, 08:41 PM

I have a full length version and have it split up into multiple 3-4 minute clips. I also encode it in 3 bitrates: dialup/med/hi wmv format.

Takes some extra space and some extra work but oh well.

Cheers,
BV

baddog · 07-05-2003, 09:25 PM

okay, I said 2/3 minutes per clip, not 20 seconds, and I still meant to show the full movie but break it down into managable sizes so the people with dial up (a majority of the people out there) don't end up locking up your servers to the point that no one can d/l anything.

I have been there, I have seen what happens. Of course, your b/w bill will drop significantly when no one can access the server. That is the one upside.

No way would I ever go over 5 min a clip, and for sure, give then at least 2 minutes a clip. The best way, is to cut the movie up by scene. Some will be longer than others and if a 10 minute scene, cut it into two 5 minute clips.

Would stay with .wmv and .mpg at least since most people can view then without having to fetch codecs, which will be required with .avi

Real Player, I hate.

Another option not enough people appreciate is QT. Their quality has gotten good enough that I will even mention their name in a thread, and would never do that a few years ago.

JosephS · 07-05-2003, 09:46 PM

Right on.. right on... good advice guys! Thanks!

Do you cut up your clips yourselves, if so with what software?

If not what company do you outsource the work to?

I appreciate the good tips!

Joe

07-05-2003, 08:16 PM	#1
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07-05-2003, 08:21 PM	#3
Overscore Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Keystone State Posts: 316	How about the full length. The fucking people are paying for the shit, so give them something worthwhile so they sign up for another site in the future instead of feeling like they got ass raped by paying for shit they could get for free anyway. __________________ ¯Overscore¯

07-05-2003, 08:26 PM	#4
Va2k I’m still alive barley. Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Va Posts: 10,060	I found with my members the ones with broadband like full length versions, dialup like 4 to 6 min clips I just put a poll up I had a surfer wanted me to have it so they can download them like in zip formate shrugs TOM __________________

07-05-2003, 08:26 PM	#5
JosephS Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 191	Thanks. Both valid thoughts. I could do both. Have smaller clips organized by theme like blowjob shots, cumshots, striptease shots, anal sex shots. The have full length "clips" as well. Give em options ya know. Thanks again Baddog and Overscore. Joe __________________ Come Play our Games Free

07-05-2003, 08:28 PM	#7
Overscore Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Keystone State Posts: 316	Yes, options would be best. Good call. __________________ ¯Overscore¯

07-05-2003, 08:19 PM	#2
baddog So Fucking Banned Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: the beach, SoCal Posts: 107,089	on a paysite I would go with 2 to 3 minutes a clip, and offer multiple formats . . . in this order: .wmv, .mpg, .rp

07-05-2003, 08:27 PM	#6
Theo HAL 9000 Industry Role: Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 34,515	5-15min will do the trick

07-05-2003, 08:34 PM	#9
DamnGoodRatio Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: USA Posts: 855	Listen to everyone and do both. Chunks of 2-5 minutes and the whole finished product for broadband users. I also prefer Windows Media over Real or AVI. Just personal preference, no real technical opinion. __________________ Obama Said: "We can absorb a terrorist attack."

07-05-2003, 08:41 PM	#10
BV wtf Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bikini State, FL USA Posts: 10,914	I have a full length version and have it split up into multiple 3-4 minute clips. I also encode it in 3 bitrates: dialup/med/hi wmv format. Takes some extra space and some extra work but oh well. Cheers, BV

07-05-2003, 09:25 PM	#11
baddog So Fucking Banned Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: the beach, SoCal Posts: 107,089	okay, I said 2/3 minutes per clip, not 20 seconds, and I still meant to show the full movie but break it down into managable sizes so the people with dial up (a majority of the people out there) don't end up locking up your servers to the point that no one can d/l anything. I have been there, I have seen what happens. Of course, your b/w bill will drop significantly when no one can access the server. That is the one upside. No way would I ever go over 5 min a clip, and for sure, give then at least 2 minutes a clip. The best way, is to cut the movie up by scene. Some will be longer than others and if a 10 minute scene, cut it into two 5 minute clips. Would stay with .wmv and .mpg at least since most people can view then without having to fetch codecs, which will be required with .avi Real Player, I hate. Another option not enough people appreciate is QT. Their quality has gotten good enough that I will even mention their name in a thread, and would never do that a few years ago.

07-05-2003, 09:46 PM	#12
JosephS Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 191	Right on.. right on... good advice guys! Thanks! Do you cut up your clips yourselves, if so with what software? If not what company do you outsource the work to? I appreciate the good tips! Joe __________________ Come Play our Games Free