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What size (MB and/or pixels) for screencast video online?

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  • 29-01-2011 1:31pm
    #1
    Trojan
    Registered Users Posts: 16,413 ✭✭✭✭


    Hi folks,

    I'm creating a bunch (5-10 or so) of screencasts, i.e. recording some stuff on screen. I'm trying to find a good balance between high quality and decent streaming speed. Videos will be in a private area of a customer site (i.e can't go on YouTube etc).

    The video has been recorded at 1280x720px in Camtasia and I'm looking to produce possibly at 960x540 but keeping high quality. I think the decision is similar to asking when should one choose a 92% JPEG as opposed to a 50% JPEG for web usage.

    One possible solution is create a lower quality version of each, we're considering that.

    Anyway, the issue is how big can we go in MB for say an 8 minute 960x540 video before we start annoying viewers with long buffer times? Any links/resources/tips on this issue?

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    #2
    desaparecidos
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    Offer an SD and HD version similar to youtube.

    Everyone's connection speed will be different so it would be hard to give a one size fits all answer.


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    Scotty #
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    I find Camtasia's presets are pretty good.

    BTW, you can host on YouTube and sill keep the videos private.


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