still too lazy to do it. iTunes represents 90% of our video traffic
so I'm in no hurry. Plus, high-action video like skiing/snowboarding
doesn't look very good in Flash.
-Matt
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http://ridertech.com
--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, "Chuck Olsen"
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
>
> I'm having a hard time finding hard numbers. Here's an article
> in Publish magazine putting Quicktime at 59% and Windows at 50%.
>
> http://www.publish.com/article2/0,1895,1780061,00.asp
>
> I don't think there's any question Flash has a bigger installed user
> base than any other video format. That's why YouTube, video ads, etc.
> are using it. That's why, after many thousands of visits, I've never
> had a single person say "your video won't load" unless I did something
> wrong. :-)
>
> That said, there are still pros and cons, and I completely agree that
> embedding Flash while offering a Quicktime feed is an excellent choice.
> That's what I do. Here's a good article discussing Pros and Cons of
> Flash video. It's generally more difficult for a novice to create Flash
> video, though services like Blip and YouTube perhaps make that a
> non-issue:
>
> http://www.publish.com/article2/0,1895,1780061,00.asp
>
> cheers,
> chuck
> mnstories.com
>
> --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, "LeanBackVids.com"
<leanbackvids@> wrote:
> >
> > Before we continue to debate the various versions of Flash, can
> > someone post hard numbers for the penetration rate of Quicktime and
> > Windows Media? My bet is that both are less than Flash... and there
> > is no doubt a downside to each.
> >
> > Seems like the best option would be to output both Flash and QT. You
> > can use the Flash by default on your blog, but also offer a QT link if
> > they do not have Flash. Better yet, set a cookie for their
> > preference. Then of course offer a QT feed for iTunes/iPod.
> >
> > As for the wiki's accuracy, lets just add a link to the Flash
> > penetration page. It is continually updated and straight from the
source.
> >
> > -Matt
> > ------------------
>
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