Alternative to MP4

[Haddock]

go to the French maker of Handbrake
https://handbrake.fr/old.php

Thanks again

[vortigern]

that is no issue for me, the end result is great

mpeg2 HD timeline export is very fast with all 16 cores at 100%

I shall follow your method in future then. Thanks.

[antonsvideo]

go to the French maker of Handbrake

https://handbrake.fr/old.php

[Haddock]

Thanks to you all... especially for Anton concerning the good version : here is what I have found : https://www.videohelp.com/software/H...e/old-versions

[antonsvideo]

25mbps and PCM audio

and if I want really good, I change to 4:2:2 and set 50mbps

[JohnnyD]

that is no issue for me, the end result is great

mpeg2 HD timeline export is very fast with all 16 cores at 100%

What data rate do you use for Mpg2?

[antonsvideo]

In exporting from the timeline this would mean two conversions? Export edited story to make one file probably Edius HQ and then import that file in to Handbrake to make the mp4.

that is no issue for me, the end result is great

mpeg2 HD timeline export is very fast with all 16 cores at 100%

[Haddock]

... If a corporate client can't play them, it is likely due to their IT departments restrictions on software. This is something that you can't really forsee or easily address without involving their IT people....

Very good resume of the problem....

[Haddock]

Hi Friends

Give MediaPlayerClassic (MPC-BE.1.5.1x64) a try. Its FREE and works well.
No need to load the next clip, just click on next or previous etc if clips are in the same file. Also excellent for playing clips straight form memory cards.

Good to know... but if not admistrator they can't install

[Haddock]

... I would ask the iT people at the places that are having issues what player they use and their preferred codec. Then you might be able to cater to their playback needs.

Exactly, that's what they have to do inside their companies... but they don't or the queue inside is long or they refuse to maintain unity...

[vish1]

Hi Friends

Give MediaPlayerClassic (MPC-BE.1.5.1x64) a try. Its FREE and works well.
No need to load the next clip, just click on next or previous etc if clips are in the same file. Also excellent for playing clips straight form memory cards.

[Jerry]

Strangely, some clients have difficulties to read some MP4 files on their portable computer... I propose them to install VLC. BUT in big companies, they are not admistrator of their PC... so, I am looking for an alternate codec with quality.

During years, I have export from Edius in wmv-hd. Result correct but less quality and progressive so lateral movments where vibrating.

Any other universal codec from Edius export recommended (with parameters for HD) is welcome

Did you ask if the users having issues had Windows Media Player installed?
If so, that should play the .mp4 for them.
Sometimes all it might be is linking the .mp4 codec with a specific player.

I would ask the iT people at the places that are having issues what player they use and their preferred codec. Then you might be able to cater to their playback needs.

[BernH]

Agreed, MP4 is the most universal codec for any computer built after the Windows XP era or OSX 10.6 (Snow Leopard). It also works on most tablets and phones.

If a corporate client can't play them, it is likely due to their IT departments restrictions on software. This is something that you can't really forsee or easily address without involving their IT people.

The only plugin for Edius that can also make MP4 would be the TMPGEnc AVC export plugin. It can give similar quality to Handbrake, but I can't guarantee that it will be any more successful with these corporate clients.

[vortigern]

I have not had anyone who was not able to play mp4 made with Handbrake

I don't use EDIUS for making mp4

In exporting from the timeline this would mean two conversions? Export edited story to make one file probably Edius HQ and then import that file in to Handbrake to make the mp4.

[antonsvideo]

also, I don't use the latest version Handbrake as it is bloated with lots of useless phone presets

you can still download the previous versions, in my case 0.10.5.0 64bit