Many months ago, I did a similar post about this. Back then, I mistakenly assumed WMV could be the popular format. But later, changed my mind in favor of MP4. I am still convinced of MP4 especially when it’s Google video’s preferred format, plus the video iPod factor. Too many portable video devices including phones can play MP4. So, when I came across Jon Udell’s post
about screencast video formats, I immediately thought MP4, like his readers did. Ok let me give you a little background. Jon Udell creates screencasts regularly which is displayed on the website in Flash format and I think it’s the right format to use. But a reader who follows his blog through RSS on his PocketPC, requested him to make it in another format other than flash. This way he could simply play the screencast while on the road instead of having to wait to get back to the office (or home) and then
having to filter his way through the blog to search for the video. You know, it’s an excellent point and it’s something I commented about in March this year. Reading his post and comments received, I’m rather excited I haven’t been far off in my predictions. Although… watching screencasts on a small screen is not exactly ideal don’t you think?;-)
