Best format to render for sharing

Pete Cofrancesco · February 18th, 2020, 09:52 PM

I believe web optimized is only important if you’re hosting on your own website, service like Youtube will stream regardless.

Btw a few months ago I uploaded a long video for a client on Dropbox. Client contacted me and said it stopped playing. Apparently there’s 15 minute preview limit . Imop Vimeo is the better solution while Dropbox strength is downloading.

Renton Maclachlan · February 21st, 2020, 03:38 AM

Thanks.

I've gone with Google Drive as it has 15GB free as opposed to 2GB for Dropbox.

Re file conversion, I am now looking at paid download as my initial means of delivery, and need to explore the best format for this to be in. While the format I have on Google Drive is ok for viewing and review etc, I'm not sure it will be the best for download purchase. Any thoughts by anyone would be appreciated.

Renton

Seth Bloombaum · February 21st, 2020, 02:46 PM

This is just a thought:

Paid download? How about one-time paid subscription? Here in the US Pacific Northwest I see younger folks, say, in their 30s, cheerfully forking over for one-time and recurring subscriptions, as well as pay-per-view.

I’m not involved in such currently, and I don’t know how that would or wouldn’t support your business model. I think Vimeo is now offering some PPV plans, where they provide the paywall.

Renton Maclachlan · February 21st, 2020, 11:40 PM

Thanks Seth

Well... I don't really have a 'business model'...I just have a product I want to get out in the market, and am wondering about ways to do this.

I've checked with an IT friend who does websites etc (did done one myself 20 years ago for another product) and have asked him about options.

Suitable domain names are available .net, .nz, .co.nz though I haven't moved on any of those yet.

But a product specific website is easy. It is the method of remuneration for delivery of the product that I'm inquiring about most at the moment. I don't really know all the options. It is straightforward with a physical product, ie DVD boxed set. Somewhat different with a digital download.

Renton

February 18th, 2020, 09:52 PM	#16
Pete Cofrancesco Inner Circle Join Date: May 2004 Location: USA Posts: 3,005	Re: Best format to render for sharing I believe web optimized is only important if you’re hosting on your own website, service like Youtube will stream regardless. Btw a few months ago I uploaded a long video for a client on Dropbox. Client contacted me and said it stopped playing. Apparently there’s 15 minute preview limit . Imop Vimeo is the better solution while Dropbox strength is downloading. Last edited by Pete Cofrancesco; February 18th, 2020 at 10:25 PM.

February 21st, 2020, 03:38 AM	#17
Renton Maclachlan Trustee Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New Zealand Posts: 1,180	Re: Best format to render for sharing Thanks. I've gone with Google Drive as it has 15GB free as opposed to 2GB for Dropbox. Re file conversion, I am now looking at paid download as my initial means of delivery, and need to explore the best format for this to be in. While the format I have on Google Drive is ok for viewing and review etc, I'm not sure it will be the best for download purchase. Any thoughts by anyone would be appreciated. Renton

February 21st, 2020, 02:46 PM	#18
Seth Bloombaum Inner Circle Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 3,420	Re: Best format to render for sharing This is just a thought: Paid download? How about one-time paid subscription? Here in the US Pacific Northwest I see younger folks, say, in their 30s, cheerfully forking over for one-time and recurring subscriptions, as well as pay-per-view. I’m not involved in such currently, and I don’t know how that would or wouldn’t support your business model. I think Vimeo is now offering some PPV plans, where they provide the paywall. __________________ 30 years of pro media production. Vegas user since 1.0. Webcaster since 1997. Freelancer since 2000. College instructor since 2001.

February 21st, 2020, 11:40 PM	#19
Renton Maclachlan Trustee Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New Zealand Posts: 1,180	Re: Best format to render for sharing Thanks Seth Well... I don't really have a 'business model'...I just have a product I want to get out in the market, and am wondering about ways to do this. I've checked with an IT friend who does websites etc (did done one myself 20 years ago for another product) and have asked him about options. Suitable domain names are available .net, .nz, .co.nz though I haven't moved on any of those yet. But a product specific website is easy. It is the method of remuneration for delivery of the product that I'm inquiring about most at the moment. I don't really know all the options. It is straightforward with a physical product, ie DVD boxed set. Somewhat different with a digital download. Renton