QuickTime Format
Strengths
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QuickTime has built-in progressive download capabilities,
which makes delivery via download very nice.
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QuickTime supports the creation of reference files which
will deliver different versions of a media clip based on
connection speed.
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QuickTime will allow you to encode a user password to prevent
unauthorized viewing of content.
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QuickTime supports multiple text track layers for captioning
and multiple language support, if necessary.
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The DoIT Streaming Server supports QuickTime formats.
Weaknesses
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The install base on PCs cannot be assumed. While all Macs
come with QuickTime installed, and the QuickTime installation
base is very high, you will need to provide links for installation
of QuickTime for your users.
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QuickTime has lower quality for streaming of content, particularly
with lower connection speeds. If delivery of content is to
those with 56K modems, either provide a downloadable version
or use a different video format.
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