Robin Lee Powell wrote:
On Wed, Apr 24, 2013 at 01:02:29PM -0400, Robert LeChevalier wrote:To transfer files, I normally use Google Drive which I know you are familiar with, but their free usage is only up to 5 gigs. But the policy seems a bit confusing - it suggests that I can upload a single file up to 10 gig without paying, but then couldn't upload any more as long as I was over the limit. Since I would delete the file as soon as you (or whoever) had received it, that wouldn't be a problem - I rarely upload anything.Yes, let's do that.I can try that format change that ianek suggested,Please don't, I'll do it.
We tried anyway, before you posted.Nora did manage to get VLC to convert it to what I presume is a DIVX, which reduced the file size to 2 gig, with image quality retained. I'm not sure of the proper file extension for the conversion, though. With a .divx extension, many players seem to reject it (including VLC itself). Using an .avi extension (since DIVX is apparently an extension of AVI), VLC and Windows Media Player were able to play it, but Quicktime couldn't play any of the formats with a variety of file extensions. Except for VLC, none were able to drag the slider to the middle of the playback, so if you can't watch it in one sitting, you have to start over. I don't know if this is an artifact of the conversion, or a limitation of the players we tried, but not having to watch my talking head for a full hour all at once would probably enhance its usability.
Because the "DIVX/AVI" is uncertain in usability, I will try putting up the original 8 gig MOV tomorrow AM so you can play with it, per your above. I'll let you know when it is up and you can tell me when you've grabbed it so I get my Google space back.
Be forewarned - the sound is very soft, and you have to turn it to full volume to hear me clearly. Perhaps your tweaking can increase the volume. There are also a few glitches in the (original) video in the first several seconds, but it settles down thereafter.
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