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iSchool Media Encoding Tips

Using Windows Media Encoder you can convert a file into a wmx/asf streaming file encoded at the recommended bit rates of 755, 340, and 148 (rates selected were based on table below). Lower bitrates do not produce adequate quality for a video stream.

Maximum Streaming Rates

Target Audience

Maximum Streaming Rate

14.4 Kbps modem

10 Kbps

28.8 Kbps modem

20 Kbps

56 Kbps modem

34 Kbps

64 Kbps ISDN

45 Kbps

112 Kbps dual ISDN

80 Kbps

Corporate LAN

150 Kbps

256 Kbps DSL/cable modem

225 Kbps

384 Kbps DSL/cable modem

350 Kbps

512 Kbps DSL/cable modem

450 Kbps

786 Kbps DSL/cable modem

700 Kbps

From RealNetworks "Producing Video"

Please note that converting video will use most of your computer’s resources and will take quite some time. Your computer might not be usable during the conversion process.