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Posted by Tanadrine-Studios - November 16th, 2012

Getting video to upload correctly on NG is proving difficult, but I suppose that's why its in beta. I can't pinpoint whether it is a problem with my file or if it is on NG's end... any file above a certain threshold will upload 100%, but NG won't register it as uploaded. Weird. Any file below 150 megs seems to upload file just fine, but anything above that just reaches 100% then quits on me.

So, I think I'll just condense the files as much as possible while retaining reasonable quality, then down the road if I find a way to get better quality files onto Newgrounds I'll replace the submission files accordingly.

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VicariousE 2012-11-16 23:25:47

As a former video producer in the late 20th century, I can empathize with your plight with sub-par equipment. Unfortunately, I'm in a similar predicament. The NG mp4 API has no quality control, so looking at videos such as yours is next to impossible. Could you put a link to your YouTube channel on this page? I'm off to look for it myself - cross-promotionalization is key to exposure :3

Tanadrine-Studios 2012-11-16 23:25:47

You can find YouTube Delura videos directly on the Delura website under "Episodes".

I actually have the same problem; I'm on a slow DSL connection so watching video (especially un-optimized) on Newgrounds usually means long download times.

th1rt3en 2012-11-17 14:43:04

We managed to get a 228mb file uploaded to NG with no issues. Although that was converted from Flash using NG's Swivel, and I'm guessing it was designed with the correct settings in mind.

I'd also like to give some constructive criticism for your series (though I understand that what's being uploaded now was made over a year ago and you may already be addressing it). Right now the series seems to lack a cohesive visual language. Part of making movies is being able to tell your audience information visually instead of just verbally, and using things like color, lighting, shapes, etc. as motifs can effectively do this.

Good luck with getting the uploads to work and with future episodes!

Tanadrine-Studios 2012-11-17 14:43:04 (Updated 2012-11-17 15:53:38)

Agreed, screenwriting is actually something I'm still trying to find a groove on even with the most current content, I still feel I need some improvement in that area currently.

Given your comment on the 228 MB upload... that leads me to believe it is the conversion software I'm using that's the issue... and that NG isn't telling me something when I upload files over 150mb. I'll try a few alternatives; maybe "Handbrake" will work for me *shrug*.

Nice work on Wonders of the universe, by the way! LOVE that show!

th1rt3en 2012-11-17 23:57:05

Re: Your last comment.

See if you can find a book called "The Visual Story" by Bruce Block. I used this book in a film class a few years back and it's been a good reference book since. It pretty much goes over the ways to use visual motifs in film.

I think Tom had mentioned that the system was picky about H.264 MP4 format, so make sure you're using that (whatever 'proper' means).

And thanks for the complement! Glad you enjoy Wonders!

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