Joomla Multimedia Audio: common and most used formats: MP3, WMV , WAV Video: common and most use formats: MPEG, MOV (QuickTime), FLA (flash) Streaming vs. Downloading - streaming can be protected with flash player. Also plays right in the web page. Buffer times vary depending on file size and bandwitdth - Downloadable, has to be downloaded to the users computer in order to view and play. Compression vs Raw. - Should always compress and use a standard size for streaming video on your site. Raw video files will always be to large. Use a converter to reduce the video size

Audio: common and most used formats: MP3, WMV , WAV

Video: common and most use formats: MPEG, MOV (QuickTime), FLA (flash)

Streaming vs. Downloading

- streaming can be protected with flash player. Also plays right in the web page. Buffer times vary depending on file size and bandwitdth

- Downloadable, has to be downloaded to the users computer in order to view and play.

Compression vs Raw.

- Should always compress and use a standard size for streaming video on your site. Raw video files will always be to large. Use a converter to reduce the video size

Joomla Multimedia Tools for working with files Audio : Mp3 is most commonly used for web audio and downloading. Offers great compression to reduce file size. Commonly used sizes are 128 kbs, and 192 kbs. -MP3 and audio FREE = ITunes, VCL media player, Audacity (mac + pc). Buy: Quick Time $29 DB Power Amp $10-20, Roxio 30+ Video : MPG widely used format. Other popular ones: WMV, .AVI, .MOV. Note some formats uses certain browser plug-ins so test before you post. YouTube Recommends: MPEG4 format MP3 audio Video resolution: 480x360 or higher Frame Rate: 24fps or higher

Joomla Multimedia Tools for working with files Simple Image Gallery – www.joomlaworks.gr – J1.x, J1.5x AllVideosPlugin – www.joomlaworks.gr – J1.x, J1.5.x RokBox – www.rocketwerx.com – J1.x, J1.5.x