Help:Video
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Video formats archived on xFamily.org
The xFamily.org Video Archives contain several types of video file formats. These include:
- Audio Video Interleave (.avi) & mdash; Most of the AVI container files we have archived use the XviD, DivX or MPEG-4 codecs. We reccomend using the VLC media player (which includes all the necessary codecs by default).
- Quicktime (.mov) — You will need the Quicktime player (or another compatible player like VLC) to play these files.
- RealMedia Video (.rm) — We reccomend using the latest version of Real Player to play these files.
- Windows Media Video (.wmv) — We reccomend using the latest version of Windows Media Player that is available for your operating system to play these files. You may also be able to play these files in other video players.
How to play the video files
Your browser should be configured to use an apropriate external application or plugin when you click on the file. If not, you may need to configure this. [More details needed here]
Some playback problems can often be solved by first saving the file to your computer and, when the download is complete, opening it with the apropriate media player software. This is especially true for relatively large files and/or if you have a slow connection to the Internet. In some browsers, you can right click on the file and select "Save as..." from the pop-up menu. In other browsers (for example, Safari) you may need to press a control key while clicking on the file to get the "Save as..." pop-up menu.
Video Player Software
- Mplayer — The Movie Player
- Quicktime Player
- Real Player
- VLC media player — VLC (initially VideoLAN Client) is a highly portable open-source multimedia player for various audio and video formats (MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, DivX, mp3, ogg, ...) as well as DVDs, VCDs, and various streaming protocols.
- xine — A Free Video Player
- Windows Media Player
- Versions of Windows Media Player — other versions of Windows Media Player. Check here if you have a version of Windows other than Windows XP.
- VideoHelp.com: Tools - Video Players
Frequently Asked Questions
- I tried playing one of the video files and I get sound but no video or video but no sound. How do I solve this problem?
It's possible you you don't have the apropriate codec installed. Not all video players come with all the codecs neccessary to play all the different video files archived on xFamily.org. For example, if you are trying to view a movie clip using an AVI container and the xViD codec, your player needs the an xViD or MPEG-4 codec. You should be able to solve the problem by using another player (for example, VLC) that includes the codec by default or downloading and installing the codec.
- How do I play Windows Media Video files on Linux or other operating systems besides Windows and Mac OS X?
Try VLC, xine or mplayer with the apropriate codecs installed. [need more details or links to instructions...]
- I have a question or problem not addressed in this help page? Where can I get help?
Please post your question or problem on the xFamily Multimedia Forum.
