Why does the encoding quality suck? | 20 comments (20 topical, 0 hidden)
explanation (none / 1)
Sure maybe a render farm would help, and this week the audio quality might have been lower (I have to check it out), AND I understand the complaint, BUT people who complain about the low quality have to understand that there are trade offs. If you want higher quality, then please expect long delays in having the video and audio ready to on demand consumption.  Also, don't be selfish. You may have a fast computer with high speed internet, but not everybody does; we want to supply content that doesn't tie up too many computers.

When we are late in posting a day's video, I get a virtual flood of email complaints.  In contrast, there is only a trickle of complaints about the quality.  If we did higher quality video, there would be a revolution about he delays it would cause. Of course we can try both, but the logistics of that become very complicated quickly. In any case, we are working on improving our offerings.

Finally, you should value the content on TYT above else. If you want high quality video and flashy graphics, please watch FoxNews Channel.

David

by yturks on 09/04/2010 06:07:36 PM EST

Im not complaining (none / 1)
I'm cool with low quality, I really don't need to see Cenk's face in hi definition. Small little 2"x3" screen works just fine for me! Only reason for chiming in on a render farm is that is a great solution to solve many logistical problems(processing, not upload). Typically people render a high quality and low quality solution to accommodate both fast connection speeds and slow connection speeds.

The impression I got was TYT was hoping to get a really good computer that can process stuff faster, which isnt the greatest bang for the buck you can get when you look at a render farm. A low budget render farm dedicated to processing videos would run circles around the best computer on the market today.

Its a matter of working smarter , not harder.

by Smokin on 09/04/2010 07:04:04 PM EST

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Thanks for the great work (none / 0)
But David: enough with the hypersensitivity.

by adeane on 09/04/2010 10:40:19 PM EST

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i don't think it's hypersensitive (none / 0)
I'm not taking it personally adeane, so it's ok. I just want people to understand what they are complaining about.

David

by yturks on 09/04/2010 11:12:35 PM EST

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OK, OK already (none / 0)
We are sorry Dave! No offense intended, you are the GREATEST! :strokes Dave's ego, stroke, stroke, stroke:

by Smokin on 09/05/2010 12:35:10 AM EST

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Good, so I'll reiterate and rephrase (none / 0)
I do sometimes wonder why the low video res on your site.  My 8-year-old Dell Inspiron 8500 laptop can handle moderately high res.  So are you making sure our computers can take it... or would it require all new, and pricey, machinery on your end?  (or both)

Thanks always,
Alan

by adeane on 09/05/2010 12:00:55 PM EST

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your pc is 8? (none / 0)
thats like 100 in dog yrs


by Chinese Democracy on 09/05/2010 02:21:15 PM EST

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It sure looks so (none / 1)
David, I believe you need a P.R guy there in your team. That was no way to talk to your members, "Watch Fox News". No,no,no, This is feedback.You're providing a service and we are purchasing that service. As your customers, we have the right to give you our feedback. You should explain your position just as how a Boss in some mainstream company will. With reason,mutual respect and diplomacy. Don't get worked up. Your primary customers happen to be humans. You wanna grow big, think big. We happen to have a lot respect for you and the others. No point spoiling that. Thank you.

by Randaa on 09/06/2010 01:13:59 PM EST

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Why does the encoding quality suck? | 20 comments (20 topical, 0 hidden)