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Two Complete Flash Video Making Solutions for $0

Why should anyone choose to deliver video on the web in Flash Video format? Why not Quicktime, Windows Media Video or even mpeg4? Because Flash Video is the most easily viewable video format on the web today. Many experts even state that Flash Video is accessible to 98% of all web users. Check out this chart's "viewability" comparison found on Adobe - Macromedia website.


Most professional video content on the web is being delivered with streaming Flash Video (flv). Flash Video with the ".flv" extension is known for having the best compression to file size ratios. FLV video looks the best AND it's file sizes are much smaller than competing video formats. FLV files can be delivered as streaming videos or as progressive downloads.

If you're like many video consumers you may think the additional cost of Flash Video conversion software coupled with a Flash web delivery mechanism (ie: video hosting) is out of your reach. But you're wrong. I'm going to show you two complete Flash Video solutions that convert and deliver your videos at no cost!



But first, here's a little background on the web situaton. Total web domination by Flash Video FLV format is currently prevented in 3 ways:

1-- Digital cameras do not record in Flash format
2-- Movie creation software does not make FLV movies
3-- Common video players (Windows, QuickTime or Real) do not play Flash Video.


These three barriers have traditionally forced two additional expenses on Flash Video makers. First, additional software had to be purchased to convert their movies to Flash. And second, they had to pay for video hosting on a special Flash server. At least, that's how it was in the past....

Today, young idealistic online entrepreneurs have transformed the Flash Video landscape. There are free software and web-based services that do the same job for $0. There are two of what I call, Complete Flash Video Solutions. I have outlined them below. Enjoy.


FLASH VIDEO SOLUTION #1


A. Convert your video files to Flash FLV Format.
Either go to Vencoder a free online video converter service made by Christian Baudry, OR go to Riva VX and download the free FLV encoder software.

B. Upload your FLV files to your web host or video host.

C. Download the free Flash FLV PLayer and instructions from this guy, Jeroen Wijering. The player is a stand-alone-player and does not have various components--it's just one simple SWF file that you upload. Jeroen also includes sample hmtl code for posting your new flv videos with your new player. (If your website is a business website for yourself or a company, then go ahead and buy the $18 lifetime license fee.)




FLASH VIDEO SOLUTION #2

A. Convert your video files to Flash FLV Format.
Either go to Vencoder a free online video converter service made by Charles Baudry, OR go to Riva VX and download the free FLV encoder software.

B. Upload your FLV files to your web host or video host.



C. Go to FreeVideoCoding.com to generate your free video codes (including Flash player) for posting flash videos online. Video HTML is custom generated for your needs based on answers you give the form. FreeVideoCoding.com also links to it's own Flash Player and that link is automatically generated in the free video code. Play this sample flv video made with FreeVideoCoding.com video codes and a commercial licensed player from Jeroen.

You can read more about Flash Video in this related article by Jeroen Wijering.



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Nerissa Oden
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