Purchase this report if you have any of the following questions:
- How do I get the best encoding results using Real Producer Plus, Microsoft’s Windows Media Encoding Utility 8, and Sorenson Video 3 for Apple’s QuickTime?
- How do "the Big 3" compare in terms of how well they encode video for the Web?
- What are the best settings to use in each codec? (Note: our recommendations in this regard have been independently tested and verified by Sorenson, Microsoft, and Real)
- How do I set up batch encoding scripts for Real and Microsoft?
We’re assuming up front you already have a working knowledge of how to use the aforementioned encoders. The instructions in the report are meant to turn your basic knowledge into professional results.
Most of the tips and tricks included in this document have been drawn from hours of testing and consulting with the encoder developers, and, while we wish there were sure-fire settings that we could give you that would work with all of your videos, the fact is, your results may vary. The following tips, tricks and techniques are meant to guide you towards getting the best results using any of the following encoders. We encourage you to begin with our suggested settings and then experiment to find what works best for you from there.
About the Authors:
Francesco Schiavon’s background includes being a project manager, a producer, coding,
and consulting on various types of multimedia projects, mostly video for different
companies such as Blastradius, ici Media Inc., and Purple Moon (now part of Mattel).
Francesco continues to be involved with digital video, specializing in the delivery aspects
of multimedia projects featuring motion pictures. Francesco works as an instructor on
interactive production at the Vancouver Film School. His lectures on QuickTime include
interactivity, compression, and live streaming. For his work as an instructor at the
Vancouver Film School, Francesco was nominated for Educator of the Year At the
Canadian New Media Awards 2000.
Larry Bouthillier is director of software development with the Harvard Business School. Larry has many years of experience working on scalable systems to manage the creation and distribution of dynamic, personalized, interactive rich media content. With an extensive background in traditional media production as well as web software development, Larry's role at HBS focuses on enhancing the school's use of multimedia technology for teaching and learning, research and community outreach. Larry frequently speaks, writes and consults on topics related to creating and managing dynamic multimedia content.
