Movie file types

QUICKTIME


What? - Quicktime is an apple movie synchroniser and MOV is the most common suffix used for Quicktime files.

Why? - It may be deemed good as it uses both lossy and lossless compression.

How? - Quicktime files are generally small and any codec including H264 can be used for a 1v1 compression rate and It has an MP4 extension.

Pros - Aesthetically pleasing and good looking clips saved into small files, takes up minimal space. It's also very versatile and contains text and images.

Cons - High quality movie files need a codec, programs are needed to identify coding for the MOV. codec, without it the file cant be edited or played.

Assess - In my opinion MP4s are better as it can be changed format and there are no codecs or plug ins needed, its also recognised. MP4s are able to be used on all platforms like windows, android and apple whereas Quicktime files can only be used on IOS and other Apple products and platforms.

Compare - Quicktime files may be deemed more advantageous than MP4 files as high quality MOV.s can be held in small files and it is versatile because of many features you can add. MP4s could be seen as better than quicktime files as there is no hassle of codecs and plug- ins needed, it also has a wide platform range and while it has a large file size with medium quality the files can be stored anywhere.


H.264


What? - Is an MPEG file type (movie pictures experts group) with an MP4 file extension.

Why? - it may be deemed good to use because its most efficient.

Pros - Its efficient with low motion video content and no codecs are needed.

Cons - H.264 files are still in the process of being formulated. They are sensitive to motion complexity and compression isn't as efficient.

Asses - In my opinion H.264 files (MPEG) are better than quicktime files as they are on all platforms, and can be stored anywhere.

Compare- Quicktime files may be seen as better than MPEGs as they are higher quality


AVI 


what? - AVI is a video and audio file format.

why? - It could be considered good as the file is simple and is spread across all platforms.

pros - simple and is spread across all platforms, no other hardware is needed for it to work.

cons - there are many codecs to use for it and lose quality if compressed too much however if not compressed the file size is very big.


FLV

what? - FLV is a file format by adobe to store or deliver synchronized audio and film.

why? - could be considered good as theres a separate FLV file format called H.264 for video.

pros - FLV files are generally small and store a lot, quality is high unless they're compressed over limit.

cons - FLV files need a lot of codecs to work and so take up a lot of space than without the codecs...

assess -  In my opinion H.264 files (MPEG) are better than quicktime files as they are on all platforms, and can be stored anywhere.

compare - Quicktime files may be seen as better than MPEGs as they are higher quality however quicktime files have lack of platforms and so plug ins are needed and so MPEGS are overall higher than quicktime files.


MOV


what? - MOV is the most commonly used suffix for quicktime files and is an audio and video file format.

why? - this may be good and more advantageous than most file formats because of its MP4 file extension and capability to have many features and be versatile.

pros - very versatile and is across all platforms, advantageous because files are generally small and have lossless compression. NO CODECS.

cons - can only be so small and the files are not always simple.

assess - In my opinion MP4s may be better as it can be changed format and there are no codecs or plug ins needed, its also recognised. MP4s are able to be used on all platforms like windows, android and apple. Quicktime files can only be used on IOS and other Apple products

compare - Quicktime files may be deemed more advantageous than MP4 files as high quality MOV.s can be held in small files and it is versatile because of many features you can add. No hassle of codecs and plug- ins needed, it also has a wide platform range, while it has a large file size with medium quality, files can be stored anywhere.