Video for mobile devices at DVinfo.net

Kent Fraser · March 7th, 2017, 04:59 PM

Hey there-
We have some video we've shot/produced in AVCHD and would like to make it available not just on our website but also on mobile devices. Was wondering if anyone has a suggestion where to look for info regarding current practices, formats, and settings for delivery to iphones, ipads, android, etc.

I've got Handbrake installed, and see that there are a lot of options, but I need some education first.

I did a search here on DVinfo but was not able to find what I was looking for. Sure appreciate any help/direction you might be able to give me.

Thanks

Seth Bloombaum · March 7th, 2017, 06:36 PM

Handbrake is a great tool for prepping video for mobile devices, and, there are presets.

The real sweet spot is 720p, h.264 (x264), main profile, 4.0 level, at an avg. bitrate of about 1400Kbps. Don't forget to check "web optimized".

That will play back on almost all recent devices. If you have badly lit, highly detailed, handheld, or fast action footage you may need a higher bitrate. Note that HB's "constant quality" method at default settings produces higher bitrates than needed.

As for continuing education, come to my compression and streaming class in Portland :-) Actually, there are darn few opportunities for courses in compression and streaming. streamingmedia.com and streaminglearningcenter.com are pretty good online resources.

Kent Fraser · March 9th, 2017, 02:57 PM

Thanks! Very helpful.

Steven Digges · March 14th, 2017, 09:31 AM

If you use Adobe software you may have the Adobe Media Encoder. It is also very good at this.

Steve

March 7th, 2017, 04:59 PM	#1
Kent Fraser Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Bemidji, MN Posts: 75	Video for mobile devices Hey there- We have some video we've shot/produced in AVCHD and would like to make it available not just on our website but also on mobile devices. Was wondering if anyone has a suggestion where to look for info regarding current practices, formats, and settings for delivery to iphones, ipads, android, etc. I've got Handbrake installed, and see that there are a lot of options, but I need some education first. I did a search here on DVinfo but was not able to find what I was looking for. Sure appreciate any help/direction you might be able to give me. Thanks

March 7th, 2017, 06:36 PM	#2
Seth Bloombaum Inner Circle Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 3,420	Re: Video for mobile devices Handbrake is a great tool for prepping video for mobile devices, and, there are presets. The real sweet spot is 720p, h.264 (x264), main profile, 4.0 level, at an avg. bitrate of about 1400Kbps. Don't forget to check "web optimized". That will play back on almost all recent devices. If you have badly lit, highly detailed, handheld, or fast action footage you may need a higher bitrate. Note that HB's "constant quality" method at default settings produces higher bitrates than needed. As for continuing education, come to my compression and streaming class in Portland :-) Actually, there are darn few opportunities for courses in compression and streaming. streamingmedia.com and streaminglearningcenter.com are pretty good online resources. __________________ 30 years of pro media production. Vegas user since 1.0. Webcaster since 1997. Freelancer since 2000. College instructor since 2001.

March 9th, 2017, 02:57 PM	#3
Kent Fraser Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Bemidji, MN Posts: 75	Re: Video for mobile devices Thanks! Very helpful.

March 14th, 2017, 09:31 AM	#4
Steven Digges Trustee Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,828	Re: Video for mobile devices If you use Adobe software you may have the Adobe Media Encoder. It is also very good at this. Steve __________________ www.CorporateShow.com Been at this so long I'm rounding my years of experience down...not up!