This page contains samples of media files encoded for Windows Media Player, Real Player, Quicktime, Flash, and MP4. Windows Media Encoder is a widely used tool for encoding content for web distribution. Please note that a broadband connection is needed to view these videos.

WinMedia 9	Media Everywhere Intro
The embedded player below is done with scripting by writing in the correct tags for both Netscape and Internet Explorer

Comparison of Windows Media, RealVideo, and Flash All samples (with the exception of the "HD test clip") compressed for 300kbps stream, no audio, 360 x 240, 15 fps from 720 x 480, 29.97 fps source
Windows Media 9	Windows Media 9 test clip
RealVideo 9	RealVideo 9 test clip
Flash swf using Sorenson Spark	Flash test clip
Original Source	720 x 480 .avi (~40MB)
HD test clip (WM9)	HD_demo-1_edmedia04
The link below will open a new browser window that will show some examples from a previous conference.
Examples of Windows Media, RealVideo, and Flash
Windows Photostory software is an easy way to produce media. Here is a look at a sample file with a very low bitrate: Photostory

Comparison of Streams
Using Windows Media Encoder 7.1 and WM8

Note: These clips are used to show some of the older encoding methods and results of various encoder settings. The current tool sets from encoders, to media servers, and client media players are far superior.

**Note: All samples are based on an .AVI file of 22.4 MB

File Size: 2,103 KB

Use for streaming delivery of video and audio content. Target audience has a cable modem, xDSL or equivalent connection. 
2 Total streams
Audio: [40 Kbps] <Windows Media Audio V8> Stereo 32.0 kHz
Video: [202 Kbps] 320 x 240 <Windows Media Video V8>
 30 fps, 10 seconds per key frame, Quality: 75

WM8 Video for LAN Delivery (100Kbps, 240x180, 15fps)
Use for streaming delivery of video and audio content. Target audience has a LAN or equivalent network connection.
Profile name: WM8 Video for LAN Delivery (100Kbps, 240x180, 15fps)
Description: Use for streaming delivery of video and audio content. Target audience has a LAN or equivalent network connection. 

Audio bandwidth: 16 Kbps
Audio codec: Windows Media Audio V8
Audio format: 16 kbps, 16 kHz, mono

Video bit rate: 77 Kbps
Video codec: Windows Media Video V8
Video size: 240 x 180
Buffer size: 5 seconds

Video stream 77 Kbps: 15 fps, 10 seconds per key frame, Quality: 75

WM8 Video for Modem Delivery (56Kbps, 160x120, 15fps)
Use for streaming delivery of video and audio content. Target audience has a 56K dial-up modem connection. 
2 Total streams
Audio: [10.2 Kbps] <Windows Media Audio V8> Mono 11.0 kHz
Video: [19.2 Kbps] 160 x 120 <Windows Media Video V8>

Video stream (19.2 Kbps): 15 fps, 10 seconds per key frame, Quality: 75

Use this multiple bit rate profile for target audiences with a dual channel ISDN, LAN, cable modem, or xDSL connection (bandwidth is between 100 Kbps and 500 Kbps).

5 Total streams
Audio: [32 Kbps] <Windows Media Audio V8> Stereo 32.0 kHz
Video: [64, 189, 314, 464 Kbps] 320 x 240 <Windows Media Video V7>

Video stream (64 Kbps): 15 fps, 8 seconds per key frame
Video stream (189 Kbps): 30 fps, 6 seconds per key frame
Video stream (314 Kbps): 30 fps, 4 seconds per key frame
Video stream (464 Kbps): 30 fps, 4 seconds per key frame