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Ha.kan · 06-01-2009, 02:29 PM

Anyone for Bittorrent ?

Jellycopter · 06-05-2009, 06:39 AM

1 question on file size. After downloading, I convert all wmv files to .m4v through Quicktime on a Mac for use on an iPod. 99% work really well, but does anyone know why each file increases in size when they are converted?

Typical example:
872 x 480 pixels (Actual) 86.9 MB Data Size 159.88
436 x 240 pixels 90MB

Is this more to do with HD format than video compression settings?

Mercuriell · 06-05-2009, 10:41 PM

Size of end video depends entirely on the encoding - frame size - frame rate and compression algorithm - wmv has one of the more efficient compression systems and so not surprising file goes up in other formats

Jellycopter · 06-08-2009, 06:54 AM

Many thanks for your reply John.

This is a great reason to justify upgrading to a larger iPod. Who would believe the less efficient compression system would bring me such happiness?

Wenlock · 06-09-2009, 03:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ101

If you're still on dial-up you shouldn't even be dreaming about this heli anyways -

Eh?

Some people are limited to dial-up because that's all they can get in their area. There are still places out in the sticks in the UK where DSL isn't available, and cable is out of reach for anyone living out of town. The best those folks can get is ISDN (128Kb/s). Doesn't stop 'em flying.

jared_of_atlanta · 06-09-2009, 08:29 AM

Wenlock, it's just a joke.

AverageJoe · 06-18-2009, 08:11 PM

mapleleafs · 06-18-2009, 09:14 PM

good suggestion, Bob has done this for some of his build videos...wish he did it for all.

but IMHO it really on takes a second to add a number in front of each file name when downloading....really isn't that bad!

AverageJoe · 06-19-2009, 11:22 PM

cbdane · 06-25-2009, 12:26 AM

Wow, this is kinda weird.

How did I become the originator of this thread? It appears that the first few pages of posts went missing and mine was left on top. Oh well, my reprimand to myself still stands.

Mercuriell · 06-26-2009, 12:24 AM

It was getting a bit off topic in the build thread so the 'how big is good enough' posts got moved here together with the self-flagellation bits

bighans · 07-06-2009, 11:50 PM

I would like to propose that Helifreak sets up a tracker for the finless movies?

Thx,

...

Mercuriell · 07-06-2009, 11:55 PM

The build videos are all listed in https://www.helifreak.com/showthread.php?t=41692and a lot of the tips too

SadSack · 07-13-2009, 07:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bighans

I would like to propose that Helifreak sets up a tracker for the finless movies?

Thx,

...

I would agree let everyone who has need of videos. Share there bandwith to give to others. Take a load off helifreak servers less money or put more money other places. Never know could fund an event...

Can have high res / mid res / low res

Torrents aren't just for films/games/music

Could even be done in packs ie Newbie pack 1 (how to open box and when too)
I would be happy to give back bandwith.

And honestly who would even try stealing video from here and try and put it out as there own. Not been to a forum where helifreak ain't the place for setup video. And costs too host them.

jared_of_atlanta · 07-13-2009, 08:34 AM

From what I remember, the bandwidth is free.

SadSack · 07-13-2009, 09:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jared_of_atlanta

From what I remember, the bandwidth is free.

Well if helifreaks don't pay for there bandwith ...i'll take in HiDef only joking.
All torrents do is spread the load. So could be downloaded in any format wanted.
All helifreak does is hold torrents and files to get it running. Don't know that much

helijack · 07-15-2009, 06:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MavriC

On Rogers Cable here in Canada, I'm getting 10Mb/s down and 512Kb/s up. Maximum would be 10Mb/s down and 1Mb/s up (higher plan).

I'm happy with this, mind you I'm capped at 60Gb per month, with maximum (higher plan) of 95Gb per month.

Rick.

Just did a dl/ul test: I get 85Mb/s down, and .48Mp/s upload. I'm on Shaw cable, the nations other major cable network.

Megahertz · 07-18-2009, 01:55 AM

I'm cool with anything really. Over a gig would be fine, but ideally less would be cool. I like quality.

colin hoover · 08-11-2009, 09:15 PM

i realy wish the 500 build vids were all in 1 so i could start the down load go to bed and wake up in the am with the hole thing as it is im able to down load 4 a day becouse its cut into littel tiny peices and as far as the quality of the vids well so far the ones ive seen realy good

keep it up bob thanks allot.

Nige69 · 08-18-2009, 03:57 AM

Im not fussed about the size, but as mentioned above, higher quality is what I would prefer. I like the idea of high and standard quality videos.

View Poll Results: WHats your comfortable upper limit of video download size ?
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06-05-2009, 06:39 AM	#22 (permalink)
Jellycopter Registered Users Join Date: May 2007	iPod conversion 1 question on file size. After downloading, I convert all wmv files to .m4v through Quicktime on a Mac for use on an iPod. 99% work really well, but does anyone know why each file increases in size when they are converted? Typical example: 872 x 480 pixels (Actual) 86.9 MB Data Size 159.88 436 x 240 pixels 90MB Is this more to do with HD format than video compression settings? Attached Thumbnails

06-05-2009, 10:41 PM	#23 (permalink)
Mercuriell HF Support Join Date: Sep 2006	Size of end video depends entirely on the encoding - frame size - frame rate and compression algorithm - wmv has one of the more efficient compression systems and so not surprising file goes up in other formats __________________ John

06-18-2009, 08:11 PM	#27 (permalink)
AverageJoe Registered Users Join Date: Jul 2007	... Last edited by AverageJoe; 06-26-2009 at 08:05 PM..

06-18-2009, 09:14 PM	#28 (permalink)
mapleleafs Registered Users Join Date: Jul 2007	good suggestion, Bob has done this for some of his build videos...wish he did it for all. but IMHO it really on takes a second to add a number in front of each file name when downloading....really isn't that bad! __________________ Vbar Trex 700, Vbar Protos 500, Vbar Logo400 Trex 450 Pro

06-01-2009, 02:29 PM	#21 (permalink)
Ha.kan Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: May 2008	Anyone for Bittorrent ?

06-08-2009, 06:54 AM	#24 (permalink)
Jellycopter Registered Users Join Date: May 2007	Many thanks for your reply John. This is a great reason to justify upgrading to a larger iPod. Who would believe the less efficient compression system would bring me such happiness?

06-09-2009, 08:29 AM	#26 (permalink)
jared_of_atlanta Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Apr 2007	Wenlock, it's just a joke.

06-19-2009, 11:22 PM	#29 (permalink)
AverageJoe Registered Users Join Date: Jul 2007	... Last edited by AverageJoe; 06-26-2009 at 08:05 PM..

06-25-2009, 12:26 AM	#30 (permalink)
cbdane Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: May 2006	Wow, this is kinda weird. How did I become the originator of this thread? It appears that the first few pages of posts went missing and mine was left on top. Oh well, my reprimand to myself still stands. __________________ Have laser, will travel.

06-26-2009, 12:24 AM	#31 (permalink)
Mercuriell HF Support Join Date: Sep 2006	It was getting a bit off topic in the build thread so the 'how big is good enough' posts got moved here together with the self-flagellation bits __________________ John

07-06-2009, 11:50 PM	#32 (permalink)
bighans Join Date: Jun 2009	Use Torrents I would like to propose that Helifreak sets up a tracker for the finless movies? Thx, ...

07-06-2009, 11:55 PM	#33 (permalink)
Mercuriell HF Support Join Date: Sep 2006	The build videos are all listed in https://www.helifreak.com/showthread.php?t=41692and a lot of the tips too __________________ John

07-13-2009, 08:34 AM	#35 (permalink)
jared_of_atlanta Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Apr 2007	From what I remember, the bandwidth is free.

07-18-2009, 01:55 AM	#38 (permalink)
Megahertz Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Jan 2008	I'm cool with anything really. Over a gig would be fine, but ideally less would be cool. I like quality.

08-11-2009, 09:15 PM	#39 (permalink)
colin hoover Join Date: Aug 2009	i realy wish the 500 build vids were all in 1 so i could start the down load go to bed and wake up in the am with the hole thing as it is im able to down load 4 a day becouse its cut into littel tiny peices and as far as the quality of the vids well so far the ones ive seen realy good keep it up bob thanks allot.

08-18-2009, 03:57 AM	#40 (permalink)
Nige69 Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Canberra, Australia	Im not fussed about the size, but as mentioned above, higher quality is what I would prefer. I like the idea of high and standard quality videos.

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