Tag Archives: x264

new mp4 (h.264) derivative technique — simpler and easy!

Posted on February 9, 2013 by traceypooh

Greetings video geeks!  8-) We’ve updated the process and way we create our .mp4 files that are shown on video pages on archive.org It’s a much cleaner/clearer process, namely: We opted to ditch ffpreset files in favor of command-line argument … Continue reading →

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improved h.264 derivatives!

Posted on June 4, 2011 by traceypooh

We have thoroughly tested a newer and simpler way to create h.264 derivatives! Changes you’ll notice: More pixels!  previously 320 x 240    goes to 640 x 480 pixels Slightly higher video bitrate — from about 512kb/s   to   … Continue reading →

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better mp4 (h.264) derivatives at archive.org!

Posted on April 26, 2010 by internetarchive

Late last week, we pushed live a new video deriving technique, as well as in the process updated our audio/video file reader, ffmpeg. New items will benefit from this newer method, and prior items can be re-derived by users if … Continue reading →

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