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Video Formats
As far as I know both StoxPoker and Cardrunners use a video format that can only be played on Windows. This is primarily due to the DRM usage I think.
What are the alternatives for providing video content in a cross platform manner, that can be played offline (ie. on a plane for example), but still protect the training sites from piracy? Are there any? Have you considered Flash like PokerXFactor? On the Mac I run Parallels so I can watch the videos but would really like a native solution. Plus I'd like to be able to watch them on a portable device too. |
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Re: Video Formats
Stoxpoker.com does offer flash versions of their videos.
I am far far from an expert on the technical side of things so I am not sure if this is works on macs or not. Someone else more qualified will have to answer that one. |
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Re: Video Formats
AFIAK there is no good way to protect videos that are both downloadable and playable on macs. Flash videos have great quality, but aren't downloadable and actually aren't that difficult to rip off.
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Re: Video Formats
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Flash videos have great quality, but aren't downloadable [/ QUOTE ] ummmmmmmmm, QFF |
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Re: Video Formats
Are all the archived videos available in both formats?
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Re: Video Formats
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Are all the archived videos available in both formats? [/ QUOTE ] I would say about 98% of the stuff at Stoxpoker is available in both steaming .wmv, downloadable .wmv or flash. I know we have just a few videos that for some reason or another aren't in all 3 at the moment. |
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Re: Video Formats
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As far as I know both StoxPoker and Cardrunners use a video format that can only be played on Windows. This is primarily due to the DRM usage I think. What are the alternatives for providing video content in a cross platform manner, that can be played offline (ie. on a plane for example), but still protect the training sites from piracy? Are there any? Have you considered Flash like PokerXFactor? On the Mac I run Parallels so I can watch the videos but would really like a native solution. Plus I'd like to be able to watch them on a portable device too. [/ QUOTE ] I am probably misunderstanding this because it isn't a windows-only related issue but: If you DL the Cardrunners videos onto your desktop and open once to put in your log-in info you would be able to watch them from a laptop on a plane (offline). As best I can tell the videos don't ask you to log in again after it has been verified once. Hope this helps, if not then sorry. [img]/images/graemlins/tongue.gif[/img] |
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Re: Video Formats
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If you DL the Cardrunners videos onto your desktop and open once to put in your log-in info you would be able to watch them from a laptop on a plane (offline). As best I can tell the videos don't ask you to log in again after it has been verified once. [/ QUOTE ] You get a license that's only valid for 14 days, after which you'll be asked to login again to get a new license. So you'll need to keep a valid subscription in order to view downloaded vids at a later date [img]/images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img] |
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