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Understanding Video File Types: Codecs, Containers, and Outputs

TechSmith Camtasia

While there are a plethora of video file types, which consist of codecs and containers, choosing the right one doesn’t have to be complicated — but it certainly can be. You may have heard the phrase video codec when referring to video files. In order to compress a video, your file must also have a corresponding codec.

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Video Format Comparison - Flash Video Format - WMV Format - Quicktime - Real

Tony Karrer

I was recently asked what video format to use and particularly about the differences between the Flash Video Format (FLV) and Windows Media - WMV Format. In The Rise of Flash Video - Tom Green tells us: This is not to say QuickTime and Windows Media are dead technologies.

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How To Edit Video: Reducing File Size

TechSmith Camtasia

Video file size can be tricky and the concept of reducing video file size has many technical variables associated with it. Video Format and File Type. **If There are many different video formats you could export your finished video into. AVI (Audio Video Interleave – Microsoft).WMV

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5 Best Practices of creating an eLearning Video

Wizcabin

Learners mostly laud e-learning videos because of its positive impact on online training. While some experts can use videos to create engaging e-learning effectively, some aren’t so good at it. Below are the e-learning video best practices to assist educators in developing effective and engaging training.

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How To Convert Video Files: Sorensen Squeeze

The eLearning Coach

In this big universe of computers and mobile devices, video format incompatibilities can be a looming problem for multimedia learning professionals. You might not be sure how to convert MOV, MP4 and AVI to FLV. Perhaps you’re wondering how to deal with video for Apple devices.

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How to Add Closed Captions to Video and Audio in Lectora

Trivantis

Part I: How to Add Closed Captions to Video Files. Step A: Insert Your Video File into Lectora/Lectora Online. Locate and drag the desired video file into your title, or alternatively, from the Insert ribbon, select Insert Video File. Browse for and select the desired video file. Click Convert to MP4.

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How to Download YouTube Videos

Tony Karrer

I needed to figure out how to download YouTube videos for an upcoming conference presentation where I wasn't confident that I would be able to have a good enough connection to play the video. KeepVid offered both (save as FLV and save as MP4) and a nice bookmarklet as well.

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