How do I post a .avi file on the internet for others to see

[neilma]

Hi everyone,

This isn't really an autocad question but am sure that I'll get the answer here... :wink:
I recently received some .avi video clip files of my childrens birthday party on CD and want to make them avaliable to family members around the globe. They are too big to email. I have used CADtutor, Picserver and walagata to post images and wondered if there was a "movieserver" or somewhere I can post my .avi files for free. I can then email the http address and hey presto happy viewing all round.
I look forward to your responses.

Neil

P.S. I love the forum overhaul, looks excellent!

[CADTutor]

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[CADTutor]

Just came across this free host. Never used them but it looks good. 20MB and no banners http://www.doteasy.com

[Skeeps]

just found this thread and it's along the lines of my problem, 'sept I have built a website I want to host my .avi files on, how do I do that?

[StykFacE]

before you start posting *.AVI files you need to compress it. here is a free and great tool to use ---->

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/forpros/encoder/default.mspx

download Windows Media Encoder 9 and convert the file to a *.WMV and use 500K bitrate or higher and you're quality will look very decent at WAAAAYYYY less the filesize. www.putfile.com offers free hosting i believe.

[Skeeps]

that's gonna be great I have one down to 519kb now I just need to put it on my site www.littlestars.org.uk
how do i...?

[StykFacE]

make a new directory, something called "video" or something. (so it would show as http://www.littlestars.org.uk/video/).

now upload that file with NO SPACES to that directory (example: don't use the filename "my new video.wmv" use "my_new_video.wmv").

now just make a link to that file. (example: http://www.littlestars.org.uk/video/my_new_video.wmv)

[Skeeps]

wow what a simple answer, can't do it now but I have a bash at it tonight.
oohhh exciting!
Thankyou StykFacE had a look at your website ...brilliant, bet you've got a few stories to tell about that, looks like a right laugh!

[StykFacE]

its easy, you'll get it. ;-)

here's a stuntshow we did last week.

http://www.stuntkingz.com/gallery/coyle_stuntshow/