Preferred format for motion backgrounds?

[gwalker]

This has probably been covered before but as the landscape changes so quickly in multimedia I'm interested in an update.

For those who use motion backgrounds:

1. What format do you prefer or find the most useful or versitile? mpg, avi, wmv, quicktime, DVD, mpg4, DivX, other?

2. What duration for loops?

3. What resolution?

[sempei13]

Quicktime and AVI would be the most versatile. SD resolution is a minimum. HD is better (not that most of us are using HD switchers and the like, but that way we'd be ready).

For abstract backgrounds, I'd say 30 or more seconds long. For others, the longer the better.

Paul

[[Admin] osborn4]

I know that SongShow Plus cannot use MOV files. But it can use almost anything else.

AVI, WMV and MPG all work fine.

[Elec R. Winner]

I use MPG files. they work fine for me. When I make loop backgrounds, I use 30 or 60 second clips.

[AsburyMike]

Originally Posted by Elec R. Winner

I use MPG files. they work fine for me. When I make loop backgrounds, I use 30 or 60 second clips.

Ditto.

[mci44]

i've gotten into using the Quicktime H264 lately b/c of the great quality but really small file size compared to regular quicktime files.

[Scott D]

I use mpg and avi's as well. I don't know if Mediashout 3 allows the use of mov's.

[gwalker]

This is very helpful. I'm planning to create some in the next few weeks with an Easter theme. Would anybody be interested in testing them?

[mci44]

Originally Posted by Scott D

I use mpg and avi's as well. I don't know if Mediashout 3 allows the use of mov's.

Mediashout for mac allows them, or will when it is released.

[sempei13]

Originally Posted by osborn4

I know that SongShow Plus cannot use MOV files. But it can use almost anything else.

AVI, WMV and MPG all work fine.

I was thinking from an editing point of view, not a worship software pov. I like DJ and their ability to use the Juicer to create file types you prefer.

Paul

[wjferguson]

Originally Posted by gwalker

This is very helpful. I'm planning to create some in the next few weeks with an Easter theme. Would anybody be interested in testing them?

Absolutely!

Bill

[gwalker]

Originally Posted by wjferguson

Absolutely! Bill

No problems Bill, I'll let you know when I have something for you to try out.

regards