Convert an AVI File & Get Buffering Over 28.8 Connections

Last reviewed: September 16, 1997
Article ID: Q165263

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft NetShow version 2.0

SYMPTOMS

When I convert an AVI file with its bitrate set to 14 KB/sec, it does a lot of buffering when users try to view it over a 28.8 connection.

WORKAROUND

The details should be the following:

14 KB/sec

NOTE: The upper case B is for bytes, and the lower case b is for bits.

If you take the following:

   14 * 1024 * 8 = 114688

and add in a bit of ASF overhead, and you have 118750 kilobytes per second.

AVI needs to be compressed down to no more than 2 kB/sec if you want to stream it over 28.8 bps links.

When you are compressing, set the video at about 11 to 13 kb/sec depending on the audio codec and settings you select.

MORE INFORMATION

For additional information, please see the Content Creation Authoring Guide available in the How To area on the NetShow website (http://www.microsoft.com/netshow/).

Keywords          : nsclnt kbfaq
Version           : 2.00
Platform          : WINDOWS
Issue type        : kbbug

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Last reviewed: September 16, 1997
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