codexes for high res videos

[PhunkSpunk]

Can anyone recommend a codec or codec pak that would allow me to play the newer high res CF videos?

I had been using the k-lite mega codec pak, which was playing them just fine using media classic. However, the recent Best Buds 4 is coming through at >3,000 kb/sec, and doesn't really play at all.

Any help would be greatly appreciated!!

 

[PhunkSpunk]

Hey, thanks, but the latest version of VLC just gives me sound and no picture

 

[calvar]

I had the same problem and I'm a member! Anyway, I talked to CF tech support. They're still in the process of tweaking the high-res process and have assured me that WMP10 will be able to play the files once they're finished. They also told me that they were going to try to go back and fix Best Buds 4 in the future...

Hope that helps...

 

[cellular]

For 3000kb per second, that has gotta be some high resolution porn. How big is your total video file size? And why would anyone want such good resolutions, i mean you aint really going to project your porn on a silver screen.

 

[PhunkSpunk]

I had the same problem and I'm a member! Anyway, I talked to CF tech support. They're still in the process of tweaking the high-res process and have assured me that WMP10 will be able to play the files once they're finished. They also told me that they were going to try to go back and fix Best Buds 4 in the future...

Hope that helps...

I'm a member, too. haven't heard back yet. anticipate that's what they'll tell me.

 

[PhunkSpunk]

For 3000kb per second, that has gotta be some high resolution porn. How big is your total video file size? And why would anyone want such good resolutions, i mean you aint really going to project your porn on a silver screen.

Dawson Swallows is about 350 megs for 13 minutes, and Best Buds 4: Ben gets fucked is about 410 for 15 minutes.

 

[provenlogic]

They were rendered in 720HD, which is 1280 x 720 pixels. You shouldn't need any special codec to play a higher resolution video, the resolution has nothing to do with the codec. I'm betting it's because you downloaded the origional version of the file, and not one that a third party re-compressed to a smaller size with a more common codec. Try the standard microsoft media codec pack, just search for video codecs on Microsoft's website. I had no problem watching the video in question.

 

[tHaTeViLmOnKeY]

They were rendered in 720HD, which is 1280 x 720 pixels. You shouldn't need any special codec to play a higher resolution video, the resolution has nothing to do with the codec. I'm betting it's because you downloaded the origional version of the file, and not one that a third party re-compressed to a smaller size with a more common codec. Try the standard microsoft media codec pack, just search for video codecs on Microsoft's website. I had no problem watching the video in question.

I'm not doubting your knowledge on the subject since I can't claim to have any myself, but can you or anyone else explain to me why I have trouble watching ANY HD content on my laptop if it's not a codec problem? I can watch anything else fine but HD content has a wide variety of problems ranging from no sound, to stuttering video.

I recently bought a new laptop and will get it on Friday (it's screen is HD natively) so it won't matter soon anyway but I'd still like someone to help me out here, lol.

 

[tHaTeViLmOnKeY]

Actually, T-Rexx, the computer in question is actually running on Windows XP. I believe the new computer I ordered is a 64 bit so would it work then?

Is it standard that you net to have an HD display or 64 bit processor to view HD content on your computer?

 

[provenlogic]

I'm not doubting your knowledge on the subject since I can't claim to have any myself, but can you or anyone else explain to me why I have trouble watching ANY HD content on my laptop if it's not a codec problem? I can watch anything else fine but HD content has a wide variety of problems ranging from no sound, to stuttering video.

I recently bought a new laptop and will get it on Friday (it's screen is HD natively) so it won't matter soon anyway but I'd still like someone to help me out here, lol.

Well your screen resolution doesn't matter as far as playing back HD content either, so just because you're getting a laptop with a bigger resolution screen isn't going to make a difference (not saying you won't be able to play them on your new laptop, just saying that the screen res doesn't have anything to do with it.).

As for the no sound issue, that might very well be a codec issue, but it's not because it's in HD, it's just because you may not have the proper audio codec for the video, such as AC3, which is a common audio codec used in HD content.

Stuttering video is because of the nature of HD content being played on a not so powerful machine. HD video is over twice the size of mainstream web videos. It takes up more HDD space, and takes more memory to buffer as well. Not to mention you need a good video card to accelerate playback. If your computer doesn't have enough memory, or has a lot of other things running in the background, or has a slower processor, those can all cause stuttering playback on high def videos.

Now T-Rexx also has a point, if your new laptop has 32-bit Vista on it, get ready for a shock, because it won't allow you to play HD video. Vista handle's HD video differently because of the new built in DRM (digital rights management) features. With the onset of HDDVD and Blu-Ray, Microsoft chose to restrict the way people can watch HD content on Vista in order to deter piracy. Only versions of Vista designed for it, and that have newer compatible video cards, will be allowed to view HD content, period.

Actually, T-Rexx, the computer in question is actually running on Windows XP. I believe the new computer I ordered is a 64 bit so would it work then?

Is it standard that you net to have an HD display or 64 bit processor to view HD content on your computer?

Don't confuse having a 64-bit processor (CPU) with having a 64-bit operating system. Your new laptop may have a 64-bit (dual core perhaps) CPU, but unless you specifically ordered a more expensive 64-bit version of Vista, then you are getting a 32-bit version of vista, and you won't be taking advantage of any of the 64-bit registers your processor has.

Aside from that, there is no requirement of an HD screen or 64-bit processor to view HD content.



P.S.
A mod should really change the title of this thread, lol... lest people think we are talking about women's vaginal products and not video codecs...

 

[tHaTeViLmOnKeY]

Thanks provenlogic, I understand much better but now I have another question: how do we know what kind of bit (32 or 64) we are getting in Vista? The computer I bought comes with Vista Ultimate preinstalled but I can't find anything about that information in the description.

I'm assuming my computer has the right kind of processor considering it has an HD-DVD rom drive and I'd need the right processor to display the HD movies but I'm lost about the operating system since I don't know much about Vista.

 

[provenlogic]

Thanks provenlogic, I understand much better but now I have another question: how do we know what kind of bit (32 or 64) we are getting in Vista? The computer I bought comes with Vista Ultimate preinstalled but I can't find anything about that information in the description.

I'm assuming my computer has the right kind of processor considering it has an HD-DVD rom drive and I'd need the right processor to display the HD movies but I'm lost about the operating system since I don't know much about Vista.

If your new computer comes with an HD-DVD rom drive, then i'd say with some certainty you should be able to play HD content just fine (i dont' know why they'd make a system with an HD-DVD drive that can't play HD video). However, when you get it if you have problems playing it, you should be able to upgrade your Vista OS to 64bit (if it isn't already, which it may be because you have that HD-DVD drive in the computer) for a few bucks like noelie said.

But, like i've been saying, it sounds to me like if you bought a computer with an HD-DVD drive, chances are it was paired with the right hardware and OS to play HD content.

P.S.
To tell the difference between 32-bit Vista and 64-bit vista is fairly simple. Any 64-bit version will have "x64", or something similar, after the name; such as Windows Vista Ultimate x64. Generally speaking, if it says Windows Vista Ultimate (without the x64 or something similar) it's 32-bit.