Data rates

The data rate affects the quality of a video clip and the audience that can download the file given their bandwidth constraints.

When you deliver video using the Internet, you should produce files using lower data rates. Users with fast Internet connections can view the files with little or no delay, but dial-up users must wait for files to download. If you anticipate an audience of dial-up users, you should make short video clips to keep the download times within acceptable limits.

Flash Video Encoder lets you specify data rate settings for encoding video at a low, medium, or high quality. If the available settings in the Quality pop-up menu do not produce the desired results with your particular source footage, select Custom, and enter a higher data rate in the Maximum Data Rate text box.

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