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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. Flash files are very consistent in their playback.

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Understanding Video File Types: Codecs, Containers, and Outputs

TechSmith Camtasia

MOV (QuickTime Movie) stores high-quality video, audio, and effects. FLV, F4V, and SWF are flash video formats designed for Flash Player, but they’re commonly used to stream video on YouTube. Flash is not supported by iOS devices. If you are downloading from YouTube, the format should be a.flv (flash video).

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JOE GANCI – CRYSTAL BALLING WITH LEARNNOVATORS

Learnnovators

As an example, HTML5 was added to most development tools only after it was clear that Flash was on its way out and as it became evident that more people were browsing the web on their mobile devices than on their desktop computers. Problems include smaller screens, no roll-over interactions, and no Flash animations.

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Joe Ganci – Crystal Balling with Learnnovators

Learnnovators

As an example, HTML5 was added to most development tools only after it was clear that Flash was on its way out and as it became evident that more people were browsing the web on their mobile devices than on their desktop computers. Problems include smaller screens, no roll-over interactions, and no Flash animations.