Why does platinum bucks only offer WMV? - GoFuckYourself.com

UniqueMovies · 01-16-2006, 10:36 PM

I spent all fucking day making new templates to promote their sites and I got all ready to submit a gallery when I noticed all they supply is WMV.

Total bullshit because anybody who has a clue knows mpeg is the industy standard. WMV is fine for members sections to save on BW but its usless to webmasters.

If anybody can explain to me how I can convert WMV8/WMA9 to mpeg I would owe them HUGE!

JoeMeca · 01-16-2006, 10:37 PM

google.com knows!

UniqueMovies · 01-16-2006, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by JoeMeca

google.com knows!

Been there done that.. I installed all kinds of pluggins with no luck

sandman! · 01-16-2006, 10:39 PM

i used to use asf tools im pretty sure it converted mmv to mpeg

aico · 01-16-2006, 10:43 PM

What makes it useless?

UniqueMovies · 01-16-2006, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by aico

What makes it useless?

because not everyone in this world runs windows and for those who click a movie on a gallery and cant watch will never signup

Pornwolf · 01-16-2006, 10:57 PM

Videocharge.

aico · 01-16-2006, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by UniqueMovies

because not everyone in this world runs windows and for those who click a movie on a gallery and cant watch will never signup

oh, that... is that all? lol... I thought there was some big secret I didn't know about, which is why i asked.

UniqueMovies · 01-16-2006, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Pornwolf

Videocharge.

downloaded it and converting it as we speak.. i got my fingers crossed.

stickyfingerz · 01-16-2006, 11:14 PM

http://www.movavi.com/convertmovie/

I use this. It works so well I bought it.

Btw I only use .wmv on my sites. Most all the video streaming sites use .wmv too. Humor ones etc.

UniqueMovies · 01-16-2006, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by stickyfingerzdotnet

http://www.movavi.com/convertmovie/

I use this. It works so well I bought it.

Btw I only use .wmv on my sites. Most all the video streaming sites use .wmv too. Humor ones etc.

thanks

I am going to try this program also and see witch one does a better job.

UniqueMovies · 01-16-2006, 11:44 PM

Both programs sucked balls.. the quality it generates is horrible and i can watch the movie faster than it takes to convert.

Platinum bucks just lost a 10sale /day webmaster. Not that they care but I am sure I am not the only one who is unable to promote them because of this bullshit.

grumpy · 01-16-2006, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by UniqueMovies

Both programs sucked balls.. the quality it generates is horrible and i can watch the movie faster than it takes to convert.

Platinum bucks just lost a 10sale /day webmaster. Not that they care but I am sure I am not the only one who is unable to promote them because of this bullshit.

are you serious???

UniqueMovies · 01-16-2006, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by grumpy

are you serious???

yeah.....

Tempest · 01-17-2006, 12:04 AM

I've never had much luck making good thumbs from WMV files either.. Makes your promotions look like crap and produces less sales..

UniqueMovies · 01-17-2006, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Tempest

I've never had much luck making good thumbs from WMV files either.. Makes your promotions look like crap and produces less sales..

exactly.. but i always grab my thumbs from the picture sets that match the movie. Most sponsors provide both pics and vids for each scene.

stickyfingerz · 01-17-2006, 12:28 AM

Something isnt right there then. I can do a 2 minute mpeg into a .wmv in about 20 seconds. .wmv is obviously going to make a loss of quality. It is more compressed. As a user Im the opposite I dont want a mpeg unless Im actually going to edit the footage. If Im just posting it for a surfer to view .wmv is preferred by me.

HammerALL · 01-17-2006, 08:51 AM

Hit me up on ICQ - I'll get something worked out for you so you can use the files

sfera · 01-17-2006, 08:52 AM

try ulead

Ross · 01-17-2006, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by UniqueMovies

downloaded it and converting it as we speak.. i got my fingers crossed.

TMPGE is excellent for converting wmv to mpg

andrej_NDC · 01-17-2006, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by UniqueMovies

Both programs sucked balls.. the quality it generates is horrible and i can watch the movie faster than it takes to convert.

Platinum bucks just lost a 10sale /day webmaster. Not that they care but I am sure I am not the only one who is unable to promote them because of this bullshit.

I had the same problem when using video charge for the first time. Just learn it on a small sample. Set the quality to normal and it will be done pretty fast. Also select a good output, best is the custom one, where you can set the same specifics as the original movie has.

DWB · 01-17-2006, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Ross

TMPGE is excellent for converting wmv to mpg

I thought that was for DVD authoring? Or will it also change WMVs?

BV · 01-17-2006, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by UniqueMovies

because not everyone in this world runs windows and for those who click a movie on a gallery and cant watch will never signup

so it really makes sense to get them to sign up with mpeg promos and then send them to the wmv members area? that would be charge back city

you promote with what you sell and WMV is better anyways

Maybe 1/3 of the MAC users can't seem to make their shit play WMV's.
FUCK THEM because they represent such a small (less than 1%) piece of the pie it makes no sense to have almost twice the file size as necessary videos to satisfy such a small slice.
It does more harm than good to do what you are saying.

Examples:

It's a fact that if you have 2 identical quality clips of wmv and mpeg that the WMV will be much much smaller in file size. (almost half)

So that means a dial up user loves them much more because it drastically reduces his download time.

Also for cheap dsl users can stream/ play without much buffering if any.

Saves a lot of B/W

Delivers the product to the customer faster.

I can keep going.......

Exception: If the members area is all mpg then by all means use mpg promos.

Sosa · 01-17-2006, 11:15 AM

yeah, most MGP gallery submitters and MGP sites prefer MPEG movies over WMV. Luckily most of my sponsors don't mess with wmv

BV · 01-17-2006, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Sosa

yeah, most MGP gallery submitters and MGP sites prefer MPEG movies over WMV.

Using the word "most" is stretching it a bit but I'm sure there are some MGP owners and submitters that are still ignorant to the advantages and superiority of .wmv over .mpg.

The largest sites out there accept them with no issues what so ever. For several years now. It's time to get with the program.

Phoenix · 01-17-2006, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by UniqueMovies

Both programs sucked balls.. the quality it generates is horrible and i can watch the movie faster than it takes to convert.

Platinum bucks just lost a 10sale /day webmaster. Not that they care but I am sure I am not the only one who is unable to promote them because of this bullshit.

Hey man...for ten sales a day i jump through hoops

Get in touch wth Mario...and we will find a way to get the videos coded for you.

We have an office with over 100 computers encoding nonstop...so i am sure we can get it done

UniqueMovies · 01-17-2006, 07:21 PM

Mario has not answered my icq for hours.. I give up with PB

mb · 01-17-2006, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by BV

Using the word "most" is stretching it a bit but I'm sure there are some MGP owners and submitters that are still ignorant to the advantages and superiority of .wmv over .mpg.

The largest sites out there accept them with no issues what so ever. For several years now. It's time to get with the program.

I agree... it's some strange sort of club webmasters have that says they "must use mpegs"... that's quite outdated thinking. WMVs are king and Flash video will soon follow. Notice a little site called google is only showing Flash video now? video.google.com

I love mpegs, they are fantastic to look at, but not reasonable any more.

drama · 01-17-2006, 08:32 PM

The problem with Flash is the lack of decent codecs. not to mention the fact that a surfer cant just double click a swf file and watch it.

I think the main reason google went with flash is the simple fact they wanted to build a DRM platform to work off and what better way to beta test than with a wide open system showing viral videos.

Just my 2 cents though ;)

andrej_NDC · 01-18-2006, 01:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BV

so it really makes sense to get them to sign up with mpeg promos and then send them to the wmv members area? that would be charge back city

you promote with what you sell and WMV is better anyways

Maybe 1/3 of the MAC users can't seem to make their shit play WMV's.
FUCK THEM because they represent such a small (less than 1%) piece of the pie it makes no sense to have almost twice the file size as necessary videos to satisfy such a small slice.
It does more harm than good to do what you are saying.

Examples:

It's a fact that if you have 2 identical quality clips of wmv and mpeg that the WMV will be much much smaller in file size. (almost half)

So that means a dial up user loves them much more because it drastically reduces his download time.

Also for cheap dsl users can stream/ play without much buffering if any.

Saves a lot of B/W

Delivers the product to the customer faster.

I can keep going.......

Exception: If the members area is all mpg then by all means use mpg promos.

I offer both, mpeg and wmv. Since the member is already a paying customer, I think he deserves a full comfort, BW is almost for free when we talk about members.

Nylz · 01-18-2006, 01:20 AM

Kinda strange that a movie format is holding you back from promoting a sponsor.. There's tons of tools for you to use, so you can convert from avi/wmv/whatever to mpeg..

I use Boilsoft ASF Converter for wmv -> mpg

Blizzard · 01-18-2006, 01:27 AM

Only sponsor with a clue is Bang Bros Online. They offer both WMV and MPG with full members area video clips and pics to work with. That is heaven for an affiliate who creates his own tours and marketing material. Fuck all this RSS feeds and blog entries shit, all some need is CONTENT and link codes.

01-16-2006, 10:36 PM	#1
UniqueMovies Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 1,691	Why does platinum bucks only offer WMV? I spent all fucking day making new templates to promote their sites and I got all ready to submit a gallery when I noticed all they supply is WMV. Total bullshit because anybody who has a clue knows mpeg is the industy standard. WMV is fine for members sections to save on BW but its usless to webmasters. If anybody can explain to me how I can convert WMV8/WMA9 to mpeg I would owe them HUGE!

01-16-2006, 10:39 PM	#4
sandman! Icq: 14420613 Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: chicago Posts: 15,432	i used to use asf tools im pretty sure it converted mmv to mpeg __________________ Need WebHosting ? Email me for some great deals [email protected]

01-16-2006, 10:57 PM	#7
Pornwolf Drunk and Unruly Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Hollywood Posts: 22,712	Videocharge. __________________ I've trusted my sites to them for over a decade... Webair, bitches.

01-17-2006, 08:51 AM	#18
HammerALL Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Toronto Posts: 3,506	Hit me up on ICQ - I'll get something worked out for you so you can use the files __________________ Mario Amaral AKA: Hammerall Affiliate Sales \| Email:[email protected] Skype: Hammerall \| ICQ: 190272140

01-18-2006, 01:20 AM	#31
Nylz Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Rotterdam Posts: 8,285	Kinda strange that a movie format is holding you back from promoting a sponsor.. There's tons of tools for you to use, so you can convert from avi/wmv/whatever to mpeg.. I use Boilsoft ASF Converter for wmv -> mpg __________________ No sig.

01-16-2006, 10:37 PM	#2
JoeMeca So Fucking Banned Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Juicy's House! Icq: 265529404 Posts: 2,266	google.com knows!

01-16-2006, 10:43 PM	#5
aico Moo Moo Cow Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Washington State Posts: 14,748	What makes it useless?

01-16-2006, 11:14 PM	#10
stickyfingerz Doin fine Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 24,984	http://www.movavi.com/convertmovie/ I use this. It works so well I bought it. Btw I only use .wmv on my sites. Most all the video streaming sites use .wmv too. Humor ones etc.

01-16-2006, 11:44 PM	#12
UniqueMovies Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 1,691	Both programs sucked balls.. the quality it generates is horrible and i can watch the movie faster than it takes to convert. Platinum bucks just lost a 10sale /day webmaster. Not that they care but I am sure I am not the only one who is unable to promote them because of this bullshit.

01-17-2006, 12:04 AM	#15
Tempest Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: May 2004 Location: West Coast, Canada. Posts: 10,217	I've never had much luck making good thumbs from WMV files either.. Makes your promotions look like crap and produces less sales..

01-17-2006, 12:28 AM	#17
stickyfingerz Doin fine Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 24,984	Something isnt right there then. I can do a 2 minute mpeg into a .wmv in about 20 seconds. .wmv is obviously going to make a loss of quality. It is more compressed. As a user Im the opposite I dont want a mpeg unless Im actually going to edit the footage. If Im just posting it for a surfer to view .wmv is preferred by me.

01-17-2006, 08:52 AM	#19
sfera Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: ICQ: 248877409 Posts: 8,597	try ulead

01-17-2006, 11:15 AM	#24
Sosa In Tushy Land Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Nebraska Posts: 40,149	yeah, most MGP gallery submitters and MGP sites prefer MPEG movies over WMV. Luckily most of my sponsors don't mess with wmv

01-17-2006, 07:21 PM	#27
UniqueMovies Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 1,691	Mario has not answered my icq for hours.. I give up with PB

01-17-2006, 08:32 PM	#29
drama Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 847	The problem with Flash is the lack of decent codecs. not to mention the fact that a surfer cant just double click a swf file and watch it. I think the main reason google went with flash is the simple fact they wanted to build a DRM platform to work off and what better way to beta test than with a wide open system showing viral videos. Just my 2 cents though ;)

01-18-2006, 01:27 AM	#32
Blizzard Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 200	Only sponsor with a clue is Bang Bros Online. They offer both WMV and MPG with full members area video clips and pics to work with. That is heaven for an affiliate who creates his own tours and marketing material. Fuck all this RSS feeds and blog entries shit, all some need is CONTENT and link codes.