[WEB4LIB] Re: Video on the Web

[Andrew I. Mutch]

Just checked on Media Player - it looks like it installs a plug-in in
order to function with Netscape but it only works with the 32-bit versions
of the browser.  

Andrew Mutch
Library Systems Technician
Waterford Township Public Library
Charter Township of Waterford, MI


On Thu, 14 Jan 1999, Vladislav S. Davidzon wrote:

> >> 1) How does one go about "capturing" a video onto a PC - what hardware,
> >> software, etc. is necessary to do this.  More importantly, for those who
> >> have done this, what issues do I need to be aware while doing this that
> >> would normally go past a newbie?
> 
> 
> "Snappy" is a good hardware solution I've heard of before, although never
> used.  This will allow you to capture it.
> 
> >> 2) What is the most effective way to make a digitized video available to
> >> web visitors?  The RealPlayer way seems the most effective to me but I
> >> would be interested in hearing how others are doing this and what their
> >> recommendations are.
> 
> You will need to purchase the RealAudio server software.  I'd say maybe the
> Microsoft Media Player may be a good solution, because both IE and Netscape
> support it [to my knowledge at least].
> 
> -vsd
> 
> 
> 
>