fly through compression

[Jefferson]

Greetings all knowing ones -

I am playing with some fly throughs for the first time in a long, long time. And have the question everyone venturing here for the first, or what feels like the first time, will invariably have to deal with; compression.

Now I have searched the archives and read nearly everything there is so let me get this part out of the way, I want to keep this WAY simple and achieve it all in ArchiCAD. Sort of the Kia vs. BMW version.........no extra software back and forth, etc.

I have been creating my VR Objects from the rendering window, using the sketch rendering engine, setting these up to compress with Cinepak at a high setting, using 256 grays. My clients and I are satisfied with the results. They are no means top shelf but the concept is clearly and tastefully, [IMHO], presented. [note: I am still running 8.1]

Currently this how I am setting up my VR fly-throughs but I have no idea, [I don't have a clue what most of the compression options even mean!], if this is the most efficient, as in fastest with the same or better quality result route to take. Currently I set this up, hit save and go to bed, check the results in the morning, seems as thought there 'ought to be a faster method. My computer is fairly fast and powerful (specs below)......If anyone can anyone add to my knowledge base with my criteria in mind I would truly be appreciative.

[Jefferson]

Mark - Stephan,

Well I guess when you ask for advice you should take it eh? Consider me converted. I have upgraded to QuickTime Pro, and begun my "driver education", as time permits. Seems like a lot of gain in a software package for only $30!

Be warned though, I may be back for tips and tricks, once my questions can be asked in context. Thanks again for your help..........would've gotten back sooner but AC Talk has been unavailable to me since last Friday.

[Anonymous]

Whew!

Next to iTunes for free, QT Pro is a great bargain. Just wait, it also works as a mini video editor, you can cut and paste video into the window. The little sliders highlight area of the video to affect with commands. You can add audio tracks, etc. It's the swiss knife of video applications!

Enjoy.

[Jefferson]

yeah! I got that from the quick tour of the instructions, and nice help menu actually. How unusual is that! Like I said, driver education begins today........not sure if my clients are prepared for a soundtrack.

thanks again.