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Q: Who should read this document? A: You should read this if you are interested in learning about Media files.
Q: What is a digital media file (or media file)? A: Digital media files contain a computerized representation of audio or video data. Media files may contain songs, speeches, movies, videos, or photographs, for example. Unlike traditional media formats (like film, tapes, and CD-ROMs), perfect copies of digital media files can be made at no cost. They can also be transferred over the Internet.
Q: What are media file types? A: Media file types include:
Video: MPG, MPEG, AVI, ASF, SWF
Images: JPG, GIF, PNG, BMP.
Q: What are some video file formats? A: MPG, MPEG, AVI, ASF, DVD, DivX.
Q: How are video and image files stored on my computer? A: Videos and images are stored as digital media files. When you download or copy one of these files, it is placed on your hard disk.
Q: How do I play video or watch image files on my computer? A: Media files are usually played back using a player application or an image viewer. Windows Media Player or your web browser (for certain file types like image files) are common choices for player applications.
Q: Where do I get software to play video and watch image files?
Q: Can I get a virus from a media file? A: Media files generally do not contain executable code; therefore, they cannot be used to spread a virus. Only executable file types can contain a virus. Executable files end with extensions such as: ".exe", ".xls", ".doc", and ".vbs", to name a few. BearFlix hides these file types from your search results by default. To get additional information on viruses, go to McAffee.
Q: How do I search and download media files with BearFlix? A: To search for a media file in BearFlix, click on the "Search" tab. Type the keyword(s) into the text box. Click "Search". To download, double-click the file you wish to download. The file will then begin to download into your BearFlix/download directory.
Q: How long will it take to get a media file? A: The time it takes to download a media file depends on several circumstances: your internet connection speed, the type of file, and the size of the file. A video file can take ten to twenty hours on a modem. A full length movie can take more than a hundred hours with a modem. A cable connection or DSL connection can get video files in a few hours or less. Faster connections will require less time; however, the time can also vary based on the connection speed of the host from which you are downloading.
Q: How much disk space will I need to store my media files? A: The amount of disk space you will require to store your media files depends on the size and type of files you wish to store.
Q: How is the quality of a media file measured? A: The quality of the media file is generally measured by it's bit rate.
Please direct comments, questions or contributions via e-mail to faq@bearflix.com.
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