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Jeff Harper · July 1st, 2007, 07:53 PM

I currently use windows media player files to present my demo clips online. I am considering going to flash format.

What tools do I need? I edit in Vegas. I know nothing about Flash, except that it can be configured to load fast and it looks great.

I can spend up to a few hundred dollars for necessary software...any suggestions?

Eric Darling · July 1st, 2007, 08:48 PM

I use the On2 VP6 for Macromedia Flash codec via Sorenson Squeeze for the job. It's the best control over settings I know about.

Craig Roblewsky · July 1st, 2007, 09:16 PM

I will 2nd the vote for Sorenson Squeeze. We use Flash as our delivery method, but sometimes we also provide a QT file at a higher resolution for download if they want it. Sorenson Squeeze is quick, simple and efficient. You'll just have to play with the settings a little to find the perfect balance of file size and quality for your particular needs.

Jeff Harper · July 2nd, 2007, 06:58 AM

Thank you guys for your sharing that info. I'm going straight to their site and check it out!

Since we're talking about it, do anyone have suggestion on the best place to purchase it?

John Cash · July 2nd, 2007, 07:03 AM

videoguys.com. They have it for 399

Jeff Harper · July 2nd, 2007, 07:14 AM

Thanks John, I can't find it any cheaper than that!

Matthew Gore · July 2nd, 2007, 07:23 AM

Check out visual Hub it is a really simple app and
it is really cheap.

Makes great flash video and it's fast.

Matt

Jeff Harper · July 2nd, 2007, 07:25 AM

Thanks Matthew I will.

Jeff Harper · July 2nd, 2007, 07:27 AM

Appears to be a Mac only product...I use Vegas...

Matthew Gore · July 2nd, 2007, 08:05 AM

Sorry about that.

If you ever decide to switch, you'll dig it.

Emre Safak · July 2nd, 2007, 08:31 AM

You might as well get After Effects, which supports Flash. CS3 is coming out, so you should be able to pick up a copy of 7.0 on the cheap.

(Wrong forum, by the way; you want this one.)

Ken Plotin · July 2nd, 2007, 10:02 AM

Jeff,
Be sure the version of Squeeze you buy actually comes with the On2 codec.
Some versions charge $150 extra for it (educational discount version?)
Hope this helps.
Ken

July 1st, 2007, 07:53 PM	#1
Jeff Harper Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 8,425	Flash I currently use windows media player files to present my demo clips online. I am considering going to flash format. What tools do I need? I edit in Vegas. I know nothing about Flash, except that it can be configured to load fast and it looks great. I can spend up to a few hundred dollars for necessary software...any suggestions?

July 2nd, 2007, 07:23 AM	#7
Matthew Gore Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Duluth GA Posts: 33	Visual Hub Check out visual Hub it is a really simple app and it is really cheap. Makes great flash video and it's fast. Matt

July 2nd, 2007, 08:05 AM	#10
Matthew Gore Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Duluth GA Posts: 33	Sorry Jeff Sorry about that. If you ever decide to switch, you'll dig it.

July 1st, 2007, 08:48 PM	#2
Eric Darling Major Player Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Savannah, GA Posts: 463	I use the On2 VP6 for Macromedia Flash codec via Sorenson Squeeze for the job. It's the best control over settings I know about.

July 1st, 2007, 09:16 PM	#3
Craig Roblewsky New Boot Join Date: May 2006 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 24	I will 2nd the vote for Sorenson Squeeze. We use Flash as our delivery method, but sometimes we also provide a QT file at a higher resolution for download if they want it. Sorenson Squeeze is quick, simple and efficient. You'll just have to play with the settings a little to find the perfect balance of file size and quality for your particular needs.

July 2nd, 2007, 06:58 AM	#4
Jeff Harper Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 8,425	Thank you guys for your sharing that info. I'm going straight to their site and check it out! Since we're talking about it, do anyone have suggestion on the best place to purchase it?

July 2nd, 2007, 07:03 AM	#5
John Cash Major Player Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 253	videoguys.com. They have it for 399

July 2nd, 2007, 07:14 AM	#6
Jeff Harper Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 8,425	Thanks John, I can't find it any cheaper than that!

July 2nd, 2007, 07:25 AM	#8
Jeff Harper Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 8,425	Thanks Matthew I will.

July 2nd, 2007, 07:27 AM	#9
Jeff Harper Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 8,425	Appears to be a Mac only product...I use Vegas...

July 2nd, 2007, 08:31 AM	#11
Emre Safak Trustee Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Brookline, MA Posts: 1,447	You might as well get After Effects, which supports Flash. CS3 is coming out, so you should be able to pick up a copy of 7.0 on the cheap. (Wrong forum, by the way; you want this one.)

July 2nd, 2007, 10:02 AM	#12
Ken Plotin Major Player Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 254	Jeff, Be sure the version of Squeeze you buy actually comes with the On2 codec. Some versions charge $150 extra for it (educational discount version?) Hope this helps. Ken