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Mutt · 07-26-2008, 09:48 PM

what are the limitations for this? can it convert source files to FLV using the best codecs or it's crumby like server side JPEG compression?

i see a lot of newer CMS software will do Flash video conversion but the question is does it suck?

Tempest · 07-26-2008, 09:52 PM

Depends... I use ffmpeg on some servers and I get great conversions.. But then again I put a LOT of effort into turning up the parameters.

NaughtyRob · 07-26-2008, 10:45 PM

Good question.

BV · 07-26-2008, 10:56 PM

ffmpeg on my server works great and is fast but i can get 30% smaller file sizes with video charge and still look as good. using h263 codec (i think)

i haven't had time to update the server one yet as its not that important, just as easy for me to do it local here and upload it to my script

see quality here if interested; http://www.bvbucks.com/flash/?affil_id=1352409

Robbie · 07-26-2008, 11:05 PM

I would think the biggest sticking point would be the fact that doing it serverside means you have to START with a compressed file.

That's why I decided to just do it right here and upload the files after converting during our conversion to h264 mpeg 4. Otherwise I would have had to start with a .wmv file already on the server.

Whereas I can use the big ass .avi raw files right here at home and get a much better quality streaming vid.

Of course this is for my members area stuff so it has to be the best quality possible.

If you're just throwing some promo stuff out in flash then you could probably get away with it.

plsureking · 07-26-2008, 11:12 PM

as said, result depends on the source file..

my system takes the settings
from the source to create the flv
and the h.264 version..

BV · 07-26-2008, 11:21 PM

I could never get away with having flash videos for members, lol.

Robbie · 07-26-2008, 11:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BV

I could never get away with having flash videos for members, lol.

Not flash....h264 mpeg4 I'm moving everything that way. I bought and installed the Adobe Flash Server on my box and I'm streaming them encrypted. My shit is all exclusive (I shoot it myself) and I'm tired of seeing it all over the tubes and torrents.
Out of a couple thousand members I've had 3 complain so far over 2 weeks. And I'm almost betting that they are the pieces of shit who were stealing my stuff to begin with lol

This new shit is the bomb. You can move around anywhere in the video. If you don't want to watch the blowjob, you can drag it up to the anal. Couldn't do that with .wmv's And it starts streaming within a couple of seconds. No more waiting around on buffering.

plsureking · 07-26-2008, 11:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BV

I could never get away with having flash videos for members, lol.

flash videos are for in-browser viewing
and it actually seems to be working out.

its a great way to browse a site
cuz video loads fast and is easy to surf around.

think tube site lol

one of the worst things
(and its still done a lot)
is not having an in-browser
viewing option.

u gotta dl before u can watch.
thats a bad surfing experience.

but even with in-browser viewing,
u can't get away with not providing
high res dowloadables.

the more options the better.

heck i'm even publishing videos
as itunes podcast episodes so they
can be auto downloaded by members.

guys don't even have to visit the site anymore...

07-26-2008, 09:48 PM	#1
Mutt Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 34,431	Server side Flash video conversion what are the limitations for this? can it convert source files to FLV using the best codecs or it's crumby like server side JPEG compression? i see a lot of newer CMS software will do Flash video conversion but the question is does it suck? __________________ I moved my sites to Vacares Hosting. I've saved money, my hair is thicker, lost some weight too! Thanks Sly!

07-26-2008, 10:45 PM	#3
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07-26-2008, 11:05 PM	#5
Robbie Leaner, Meaner, Faster Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Vegas Posts: 20,959	I would think the biggest sticking point would be the fact that doing it serverside means you have to START with a compressed file. That's why I decided to just do it right here and upload the files after converting during our conversion to h264 mpeg 4. Otherwise I would have had to start with a .wmv file already on the server. Whereas I can use the big ass .avi raw files right here at home and get a much better quality streaming vid. Of course this is for my members area stuff so it has to be the best quality possible. If you're just throwing some promo stuff out in flash then you could probably get away with it. __________________ -Robbie ClaudiaMarie.Com

07-26-2008, 11:12 PM	#6
plsureking bored Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: PORNCMS.com Posts: 4,763	as said, result depends on the source file.. my system takes the settings from the source to create the flv and the h.264 version.. __________________ #

07-26-2008, 09:52 PM	#2
Tempest Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: May 2004 Location: West Coast, Canada. Posts: 10,217	Depends... I use ffmpeg on some servers and I get great conversions.. But then again I put a LOT of effort into turning up the parameters.

07-26-2008, 10:56 PM	#4
BV wtf Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bikini State, FL USA Posts: 10,914	ffmpeg on my server works great and is fast but i can get 30% smaller file sizes with video charge and still look as good. using h263 codec (i think) i haven't had time to update the server one yet as its not that important, just as easy for me to do it local here and upload it to my script see quality here if interested; http://www.bvbucks.com/flash/?affil_id=1352409

07-26-2008, 11:21 PM	#7
BV wtf Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bikini State, FL USA Posts: 10,914	I could never get away with having flash videos for members, lol.