What is better?

[Panky]

Yeah, what do you think? It's better to upload an AMV of 7MB with the WMA format so people can download it faster than an AVI or MPG one, whichs video quality is too much superior?

[CrackTheSky]

No. Always go for image quality. Pretty much everyone who downloads from here has a high-speed connection (or at least I'd assume so, given that the majority of AMVs on this site are larger than 40MB), and a few extra minutes of downloading time are desirable to low video quality.

[Panky]

Hehe, I knew that it was my connection . It downloads slow, maybe that's why I think that most of people preferred the first option.

[CrackTheSky]

I don't like smaller files, actually, because that usually means it's compressed badly or the quality just stinks. Files in the 50-60 MB range usually mean that it's going to be a good-looking video.

[Cornwiggle]

No. Always go for image quality. Pretty much everyone who downloads from here has a high-speed connection (or at least I'd assume so, given that the majority of AMVs on this site are larger than 40MB), and a few extra minutes of downloading time are desirable to low video quality.

Well I know a few people who have SLOW connections, but yeah the quality is better. They'll wait if they want it bad enough.

Think of it this way:

For christmas would you rather go to the dollar store quickly for a crappy present, or wait awhile for a really good one?

[downwithpants]

if you're concerned about the accessibility of your video, you can upload your video to external streaming sites, like you tube. just be aware that it is against the you tube terms of service to upload material that is not yours, and the video can be removed for containing licensed music or anime.

[CrackTheSky]

the video can be removed for containing licensed music or anime.

Does that actually happen?

[Bauzi]

Yeah, what do you think? It's better to upload an AMV of 7MB with the WMA format so people can download it faster than an AVI or MPG one, whichs video quality is too much superior?

From Bauzi:

Oh! Of course I like wma, because it is only for audio (WindowsMediaAudio) ^^'

I think it is the best if everybody compress his videos in h.264 because it is such the best codec with the best compression and filesize.
But it needs a little programm, because not every noob (this is not attack against noobs!) can handle with the batch conversation and the steps you have to do before it (cleaning...). So the codecs need more time and addatention from the editor´s side before you can use it.

I prevere mp4 wit h.264 and I try to avoid wmv and rm.

[SQ]

the video can be removed for containing licensed music or anime.

Does that actually happen?

Actually, yes! :!O

YCSTR got a C&D from the creators of Casshern throug the tube for one of his trailers, and just last week I got a C&D through the tube from the owners of Pokemon, for my AMV that was there.

For anyone interested in what it looks like, here you go!

Dear Member:

This is to notify you that we have removed or disabled access to the following material as a result of a third-party notification by SHOGAKUKAN PRODUCTION CO., LTD. claiming that this material is infringing:

Pokemon AMV - Forsaken: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GisXTg_zrUU

Please Note: Repeat incidents of copyright infringement will result in the deletion of your account and all videos uploaded to that account. In order to avoid future strikes against your account, please delete any videos to which you do not own the rights, and refrain from uploading additional videos that infringe on the copyrights of others. For more information about YouTube's copyright policy, please read the Copyright Tips guide.

If you elect to send us a counter notice, to be effective it must be a written communication provided to our designated agent that includes substantially the following (please consult your legal counsel or see 17 U.S.C. Section 512(g)(3) to confirm these requirements):

(A) A physical or electronic signature of the subscriber.

(B) Identification of the material that has been removed or to which access has been disabled and the location at which the material appeared before it was removed or access to it was disabled.

(C) A statement under penalty of perjury that the subscriber has a good faith belief that the material was removed or disabled as a result of mistake or misidentification of the material to be removed or disabled.

(D) The subscriber's name, address, and telephone number, and a statement that the subscriber consents to the jurisdiction of Federal District Court for the judicial district in which the address is located, or if the subscriberis address is outside of the United States, for any judicial district in which the service provider may be found, and that the subscriber will accept service of process from the person who provided notification under subsection (c)(1)(C) or an agent of such person.

Such written notice should be sent to our designated agent as follows:

DMCA Complaints
YouTube, Inc.
PO Box 2053
San Mateo, CA 94401
Email: copyright@youtube.com

Please note that under Section 512(f) of the Copyright Act, any person who knowingly materially misrepresents that material or activity was removed or disabled by mistake or misidentification may be subject to liability.

Sincerely,
YouTube, Inc.

Copyright © 2006 YouTube, Inc.

Note that my video had bene up on u2be for a few long months, so it wasn't like I uploaded it, and in the validation process it was gone.

You only get a C&D if someone flags your video. So yeah, it happens.

disclaimer: I'm throwing around the term "C&D", I really don't know what this really qualifies as.


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As for the actual subject of this thread. I like to have a low quality version and a high quality version. I like to preview before I buy, if you know what I mean.

[Adv1sor]

As to the original question, go for the quality, damn the megabits!