What formats are you serving videos in for your members area?

[Jace]

well, I am also looking into Flash videos, it seems like it probably is the wave of the future with google video using it and all

[gonzo]

Originally Posted by Jace

well, I am also looking into Flash videos, it seems like it probably is the wave of the future with google video using it and all

I used Flash on a free site to reduce the size and to keep people from stealing my shit.

Too many users compalined at the time. Id be interested in hearing if that has changed.

[Jace]

Originally Posted by gonzo

I used Flash on a free site to reduce the size and to keep people from stealing my shit.

Too many users compalined at the time. Id be interested in hearing if that has changed.

here is how it was explained to me

The coolest part about the new wave of flash video is you can present a high quality video inside of a branded player that allows the member to have on his desktop all the movies he wants to download from your site.

He can play it full screen or whatever he wants. The video using Flash 8 (On2 V6) is higher quality and smaller than WM9.

But, even though he doesn't have to login or even visit the website through a browser, the flash player can authenticate him every month to make sure his card has rebilled.

I don't know about you but when I was a surfer If I had the option of watching and storing porn on my computer without having to login I would. It's a great way of covering your tracks.

This can also be done with On2's VP7 codec which is actually better quality than Flash 8 but an extra install is necessary, but I don't think it's as convenient as the new wave of flash.