What is an inexpensive hardware and software configuration that would allow someone to stream a handful of channels of live TV to 50-100 computers, accessing these on demand?
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posted by Bathtub Bobsled
on Apr 20, 2013 -
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Any HD video files i try to play stutter horribly on my new computer, and just generally play inconsistently and in a not-smooth fashion. I've tried almost everything...
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posted by emptythought
on Mar 14, 2013 -
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What is the best gaming-appropriate desktop video card available right now for under $200?
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posted by killdevil
on Jul 13, 2012 -
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I have a few questions about a home server / backup / HTPC solution and I would really appreciate some help. Details inside.
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posted by decrescendo
on May 18, 2011 -
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Android Help: When I transfer a video from my HTC phone to my PC, it plays upside-down. How do I fix this, please? Does it have something to do with how I shot the video? Isn't there a "rotate" button on Windows Media Player?
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posted by Buffaload
on Mar 28, 2011 -
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I am having real trouble recording presentations on my Windows Vista laptop. I have this killer presentation on Open Office Impress and have CamStudio and Audacity. But, Audacity keeps crashing and I can't get CamStudio to record the entire screen. When I set "Full Screen" it just records a corner of it. I am wracking my brain trying to figure out a way to make this presentation work. I also have a Flip Mino and a slideshare account but I don't want to put the presentation online as its a course audition and very rough. Suggestions???
posted by parmanparman
on Mar 1, 2011 -
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Is there any software that will take the input of a USB webcam, and (at a given signal like a mouse-click) save the
previous 30 seconds/45 seconds/one minutes/two minutes of video/audio to the hard drive? Windows is required, F/OSS is preferred.
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posted by Doofus Magoo
on Jan 15, 2011 -
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My sister needs to make YouTube videos for her business. The camera outputs MP4 files. Needs the ability to edit and add beginning and ending slides. Output should be uploadable to YouTube. Currently using VideoPad (on Vista) which keeps outputting video with out-of-sync audio. Suggested software should work on Vista or Windows 7. Any ideas? (besides Movie Maker)
posted by ao4047
on Nov 29, 2010 -
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I have three (Windows) video applications and one monitor. I want to be able to switch quickly (and as seamlessly as possible) between them running full-screen on the monitor (with keyboard hotkeys). Any idea how to do this?
posted by frenetic
on Oct 14, 2009 -
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I need to record myself giving a presentation for school. My laptop has a built in webcam and microphone. What free Windows software would you recommend for this task?
posted by gocubbies
on Sep 24, 2009 -
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I would like to add text annotations and other information to a video clip, as it plays. Other than the very basic YouTube method, is there any other way?
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posted by newfers
on Sep 7, 2009 -
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Argh. I've installed the drivers, I've searched high and low online, nothing is helping, so I'm coming to ya'll: how can I get my Xbox 360 wireless controller (connected to my PC via the charge and play kit via a USB port) to work on my computer? Specifically, I want to play ROMs with it.
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posted by Bageena
on Sep 3, 2009 -
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Can anyone suggest a simple Non-Linear Video Editing Software for Windows XP? One that can accept and output variety of Formats. For editing together Videos (MJPG) taken on a Canon Digital photo Camera.
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posted by mary8nne
on Aug 24, 2009 -
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I need a Windows program that will capture audio from my laptop's mic and video from my laptop's built-in camera, then dump the combined results to disk in some convenient video format.
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posted by killdevil
on Jun 10, 2009 -
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Why does the volume reset to max in Windows Media Player 11 whenever I try to change it and then click to skip to another point in the video?
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posted by Elminster24
on Mar 28, 2009 -
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Is it possible to control the volume of individual Windows applications (or Firefox windows/tabs?) Also, is it possible to boost the volume of (e.g.) a YouTube video?
posted by callmejay
on Nov 16, 2008 -
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Windows Vista seems to have much worse video playback compared to Windows XP. Any way to fix this?
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posted by Iax
on May 14, 2008 -
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I'd like to record live video directly from my FireWire DV camera using Windows XP. Is this possible?
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posted by russ9595
on Feb 18, 2008 -
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How can I a) crop off the whole bottom half of a video, b) zoom in on my subject after I've already made the video, or c) hide the face of someone in the video? While I'm asking, how about taking a video made on a Canon (designed for stills, so their video actual size is small, which means it pixilates horribly when you put it on youtube) and making it stay actual size when placed on the web? I'm on a windows notebook and hoping any of this is even possible. Thanks!
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posted by thewhynotgirl
on Dec 12, 2007 -
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What software is best for video playing on windows? I mean a minimum intervention no messing around all in one solution like
Perian for Mac or the win32-codecs packages for Linux. Some kind of all in one solution that you install then windows does the right thing when you double click on a video file ever more and you don't have to think about it ever again? I know about VLC and while it's generally excellent, the user interface is a little clunky and I'd rather not have to force users to fiddle with default media player settings.
posted by singingfish
on Oct 2, 2007 -
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A client wants to make/edit a video that displays two distinct videos side by side. He needs to synchronize frames between the two videos and add captions. What Windows software would accomplish this? He's working in Windows Movie Maker right now, if that matters.
posted by Asef Jil
on Sep 12, 2007 -
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BSODFilter: I tried to install a RAM upgrade in my girlfriend's Dell Inspiron 1100 laptop, and got nothing on screen after powerup. So I replaced the old DIMM, and got the BSOD -- the file that was missing was a driver for the Intel video adapter. Long story short, it's still not working.
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posted by YoungAmerican
on Aug 2, 2007 -
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How can repair my video codecs? Out of nowhere, I cannot see any video in my AVI files but I can hear the audio just fine. Windows Media Player 11 simply does not load when I click to open an AVI. It is fully installed and everything but when I try to click on an AVI to open it -- nothing happens.
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posted by cheero
on Jul 16, 2007 -
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What's the quickest, easiest way to turn a directory of sequentially numbered JPG files into a video file? Linux or Windows.
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posted by Jimbob
on Jul 14, 2007 -
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What video formats work well in presentations? Advice on codecs, presentation software and general tips and tricks sought. Linux and/or WIndows.
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posted by handee
on Jul 12, 2007 -
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Windows XP / Explorer: MPG and WMV file thumbnails constantly crash Explorer, sometimes taking the entire OS with it. How can I fix this?
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posted by bradn
on May 11, 2007 -
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What is the easiest (cheapest) way to get a series of stills from a video file?
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posted by antifuse
on Oct 16, 2006 -
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I'd like to remix a handful of videos from Youtube. What's the best/easiest/cheapest (i.e. free) way to do this?
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posted by TonyRobots
on Jul 23, 2006 -
10 answers
My monitor started going light then dark, and now it's settled on a bit of both: in broad lines, according to whatever's darkest on that line, across any program showing.
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posted by Tuwa
on Feb 6, 2006 -
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EyeCandyFilter: I'm looking for some stunning CGI visuals to show off a new A/V system. Psychedelic computer graphics a-la
X-mix are what I have in mind - a shrine to the pulsating, shiny, magic thing. Any suggestions?
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posted by grahamwell
on Nov 14, 2005 -
12 answers
Can I use my bluetooth, Series 60 mobile phone with camera and video functions as a video/image/sound device under Windows on my bluetooth-enabled PC?
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posted by krisjohn
on Sep 8, 2005 -
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So I saw an article in MAKE magazine about recording HDTV on your Mac with an "over the air" antenna....but I've never seen a detailed run through with Hardware and Software suggestions for a windows machine.....Where can I find out about this?
posted by stevyb
on May 26, 2005 -
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Is there a way to force a (Windows XP) laptop with an Intel video chipset to always clone the display out the external monitor port? Or a utility (or shortcut) that can turn on cloning with a simple double-click?
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posted by krisjohn
on May 23, 2005 -
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Recommendations on a free, lightweight media player (video, audio) that can run on a very slow PC running WinXP attached to a TV?
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posted by aberrant
on Apr 27, 2005 -
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Video Editing. What is the best solution on a Windows platform for video editing and burning to DVD? I am considering purchasing a Mac for this function, but if I could do it on Windows, it would be good as well.
posted by benjh
on Dec 31, 2004 -
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What windows app will allow me to take an AVI or MOV file and .SUB or .SSA or other subtitle file and burn it onto a DVD+R or -R with the subtitles either burnt-in or generated by the dvd player?
posted by signal
on Jun 26, 2004 -
3 answers
what is the simplest video editing program for the pc? with a minimal amount of effects such as dissolves etc?
posted by specialk420
on Jun 14, 2004 -
4 answers
