List at least four different video file formats and provide their descriptions.

What will be an ideal response?


.avi (Audio Video Interleave, or AVI): AVI is supported by all computers running Windows.?.mov (QuickTime, developed by Apple): QuickTime is a common format on the Internet for both Windows and Macintosh computers. The QuickTime Player must be installed to play QuickTime movies on a Windows computer.?.mpg or .mpeg (Moving Pictures Expert Group, or MPEG): Files in the MPEG format run on Windows and Macintosh computers.?.mp4 (MPEG-4): MPEG-4 (with H.264 video compression) is the new format for the web. Online video publishers are moving to MP4 as the Internet sharing format for both Flash players and HTML5.?.rm or .ram (RealVideo, developed by RealMedia): The RealVideo format allows the streaming of video, which reduces downloading time.?.swf (Flash SWF): Files in the SWF format require the Adobe Flash Player.?.wmv, .wvx (Windows Media Format, or WMF): The WMF format allows the streaming of video, uses the Windows Media Player, and plays on both Windows and Macintosh computers.

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