Different codecs translate in different ways, so a video file compressed using the Intel Indeo codec will be different from a file compressed using the Windows Media Video codec, for example.
For anyone interested in digital audio or video a basic understanding of audio and video codec's is essential.
This article on the topic of audio and video codecs should help you:
http://www.updatexp.com/audio-video-codec.html
Kind Regards
Marc Liron - Microsoft MVP
After waiting for 3 years Adobe have now finally released a version of Adobe Acrobat that supports the embedding and linking of Flash video in the PDF format.
This has “BIG” implications for the small business owner wanting to engage with prospects and customers alike.
By using .FLV and .SWF files (..even H.264) you can make your eBooks, product guides, PDF newsletters, etc, come alive!
The following in-depth article, complete with real examples of video in PDF, will have you reaching for your keyboard…
Here is the link:
www.marcliron.com/adobe-acrobat-9-and-flash-video.html
I really hope it helps!
Kind Regards
Marc Liron
IT Consultant & Microsoft MVP
Ref: http://www.imnewswatch.com/archives/2008/07/video_profits_t.html
Windows Update is a service provided by Microsoft for users of Microsoft Windows which provides updates for the operating system and its installed components.
On the 3rd July 2008 Microsoft announced that it has a update to its Windows Update infrastructure and has a planned gradual rollout, for later this month, of its Windows Update client.
This new Windows Update client rollout will occur automatically to any system configured to either: receive updates “automatically” or “notify” customers that new updates are available for download.
As you may already know Windows Update is designed to help consumers keep their systems up-to-date and to ensure ongoing service and reliability and smooth operation of its software. Microsoft frequently updates and enhances the Windows Update client to maintain and improve its quality of service.
The update to the Windows Update client, due late July 2008, will NOT make any changes to the way Windows Update looks or feels on the Windows PC.
It is solely aimed at improving:
#1 - The length of time it takes Windows Update to scan for updates
#2 - The speed in which signature updates will be delivered
This Windows Update Client Applies To:
• Windows Vista Business
• Windows Vista Enterprise
• Windows Vista Home Basic
• Windows Vista Home Premium
• Windows Vista Starter
• Windows Vista Ultimate
• Windows Vista Enterprise 64-bit Edition
• Windows Vista Home Basic 64-bit Edition
• Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit Edition
• Windows Vista Ultimate 64-bit Edition
• Windows Vista Business 64-bit Edition
• Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition (32-bit x86)
• Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition (32-bit x86)
• Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition (32-bit x86)
• Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Web Edition
• Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Datacenter x64 Edition
• Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise x64 Edition
• Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Standard x64 Edition
• Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition for Itanium-Based Systems
• Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition for Itanium-based Systems
• Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition
• Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
• Microsoft Windows XP Professional
• Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server SP4
• Microsoft Windows 2000 Datacenter Server
• Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Edition
• Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 4
The following material may be of further assistance:
Additional Recourses:
Information for network administrators about how to obtain the latest Windows Update Agent
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;946928
Windows Update FAQ
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/downloads/windowsupdate/default.mspx
Microsoft Update Product Team Blog
http://blogs.technet.com/mu/
I hope this information was useful!
Kind Regards
Marc Liron - Microsoft MVP
Source: http://www.updatexp.com
Like many, the first time I heard Adam Curry's podcast show, way back in late 2004, I just *KNEW* it would be an important technology for Internet Marketers. So I instantly went ahead and registered over 100 Podcasting related domain names and kept them under "lock and key" for almost 4 years!
UNTIL NOW.
...now I am releasing 45 of these Podcasting URL's
Read more here:
http://www.marcliron.com/podcasting-domain-names.html
Regards
Marc Liron
Microsoft MVP
Watch standard DVD movies at near-HD quality with captivating surround sound!
Corel WinDVD 9 is the world’s leading DVD and video playback software delivering superior audio and video quality in a stylish and easy-to-use application. With broad format support, state-of-the-art quality enhancement technologies and unique features for watching movies on the go, WinDVD 9 sets the standard for the best entertainment experience on your laptop and desktop PC.
Read more about the new features of: Corel WinDVD 9
…especially the ability to Upscale and Time Stretch your DVDs !!!
Enjoy.
Regards
Marc Liron
Microsoft MVP
www.marcliron.com
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Windows Media Player becomes a full-featured DVD player when combined with a DVD decoder (MPEG-2 decoder) with features such as full-screen video playback controls, DVD chapter listings, and integrated cover art.
Grab YOUR DVD player for Windows Media today.
Purchase from this page and you will get a FREE $39.99 gift!
Regards
Marc Liron
Microsoft MVP
www.marcliron.com
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I made these videos last year for some Windows XP users who wanted to see some of the new and imporoved features of Windows XP.
Here they are:
http://www.instantvista.com/free-windows-vista-preview-videos.html
-Marc
Decided to start logging all the good stuff about Google Video Sitemaps over at Squiddo:
http://www.squidoo.com/google-video-sitemaps
-Marc
With all the buzz about the new Video Sitemaps from Google I thought i would take a look.
But soon got fed up hand coding the XML file and so created some software to make the valid XML file.
Now I am giving it away free!
http://www.videositemappro.com
Version 1.0 at the moment but will be adding too it soon.
Plus I think it is the worlds FIRST video sitemap software?
Enjoy.
Kind Regards
Marc Liron
Microsoft MVP
www.marcliron.com
Camtasia Studio 3 - for free?
The good folks at Tech Smith have come up with a GREAT idea…
They are giving away their flagship product away for no cost at all. This is no 30 day free trial, this is the full product!
If you are wanting to create training videos of ANY kind this is THE software for you.
Find out more now at:
http://www.updatexp.com/free-camtasia-studio-3.html
Enjoy!
Marc Liron
Microsoft MVP
www.marcliron.com
Amazon S3 is a web service that you have probably NEVER heard of.
Yet it is used by Microsoft, XEROX and many other big names... But not only companies of this size. Amazon S3 is also used by smaller companies and even home users!
So what is Amazon S3?
Simply put, Amazon are giving you access to the same network that stores their own websites and other services. This comprises of many data centers all packed with high speed servers with multiple fast connections to the Internet. And all of this is available on a pay as you go basis!
http://www.databucketpro.com/about
Why should I use Amazon S3?
If you have any important data, such as backups then you should use Amazon S3
If you have a website and serve large files, such as video, you should use Amazon S3
If you want to share files over the Internet, you should use Amazon S3
If you want to create download links that EXPIRE when you want them to, you should use Amazon S3
...look at the uses of Amazon S3:
http://www.databucketpro.com/case-studies
http://www.databucketpro.com/category/blog
How can I use Amazon S3?
To use the service you need an account with Amazon Web Services and some software on your PC. I recommend "Data Bucket Pro".
Find out more about Amazon S3 and Data Bucket Pro TODAY!
http://www.databucketpro.com
Regards
Marc Liron - Microsoft MVP
http://www.marcliron.com
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I thought this last post on my personal Blog may be of interest to you?
Its called:
"Move Over Flickr, YouTube & .Mac - Microsoft Is Coming!"
http://www.marclironblog.com/microsoft/move-over-flickr-youtube-mac-microsoft-is-coming
..can't wait to see this happen!
Kind Regards
Marc Liron - Microsoft MVP
http://www.marcliron.com
...well I have gone a little mad and launched a crazy 7 day sale.
I get a lot of requests at www.updatexp.com for Windows Vista information.
Typicaly folks ask what's new.
So I have created some "preview" videos of Windows Vista and Microsoft Office 2007 and have added them to a 7 day sale I am having over at www.paywhatyoucanafford.com
But the special offer and sales "twist" finishes this Saturday 20th January 2007.
Regards
Marc Liron - MVP
Windows Vista has more drivers built-in at launch than any previous version Windows - 19,500 in fact!
Another 11,500 will be waiting via Windows Update too...
In contrast, Windows XP only had 10,000 drivers on its CD, with only 2000 on the Windows Update service, so this is a major improvement.
You can read more here:
http://www.itwire.com.au/content/view/7246/52/
Regards
Marc Liron - Microsoft MVP
Microsoft is making available a scripting tool for system administration tasks, plus upgrades that prepare its products for the release of Windows Vista and Longhorn server.
The announcements come Tuesday, on the opening day of the Barcelona version of the company's TechEd IT Forum, one of Microsoft's largest IT training conferences.
...cont. story here:
http://www.digitmag.co.uk/news/index.cfm?NewsID=6557
Regards
MarcLiron - Microsoft MVP
I just came across this news:
BenQ unveils industry's first Windows Vista certified LCD monitors, read more here:
http://www.ameinfo.com/101810.html
Regards
Marc Liron - Microsoft MVP
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