MP4s
Compressed video files
MP4s are digital video files in the MPEG-4 format, a standard for storing video, audio, and subtitles in a single compressed file.
The format dominates online video distribution because of its balance of quality and file size: I downloaded a few MP4s of the concert.
Nearly all devices and platforms play MP4s natively.
Thing for storing items
- codecData compression algorithm
- H.264Video compression standard
- MPEG-4Multimedia compression standard
- compressionForcing into smaller space
bitrate · resolution · encoding · transcoding · wrapper · AVI · MKV · WebM
Attaches or excerpts
- moviesFeature-length filmed entertainment
- recordingsStored audio or video
- footageRecorded video material
- playbackReproducing recorded media
preview · thumbnail · duration · timeline · scrubbing · buffering · pause · rewind
Violent rushing flow
- piracySeaborne theft or bootlegging
- rippingTearing with force
- convertingChanging form or function
- savingReserving for future use
cache · storage · transfer · upload · bandwidth · file size · megabytes · gigabytes
Handheld connected computer
- tabletFlat portable computing device
- laptopPortable hinged computer
- desktopPrimary computer interface
- smart TVInternet-enabled viewing screen
media player · PlayStation · Xbox · iPad · iPhone · Android · Chromecast · Roku
Connection or fondness
- emailDigital written communication
- DropboxCloud-based file hosting
- Google DriveOnline file hosting service
- WeTransferLarge file sharing platform
cloud · link · upload · social media · messaging · embedding · posting · distribution
container
Thing for storing items
compression · bitrate · resolution · encoding · transcoding · wrapper · AVI · MKV · WebM · file extension
clips
Attaches or excerpts
- moviesFeature-length filmed entertainment
- recordingsStored audio or video
- footageRecorded video material
playback · preview · thumbnail · duration · timeline · scrubbing · buffering · pause · rewind · fast-forward
torrent
Violent rushing flow
- piracySeaborne theft or bootlegging
- rippingTearing with force
- convertingChanging form or function
saving · cache · storage · transfer · upload · bandwidth · file size · megabytes · gigabytes · progress bar
smartphone
Handheld connected computer
smart TV · media player · PlayStation · Xbox · iPad · iPhone · Android · Chromecast · Roku · USB
attachment
Connection or fondness
- emailDigital written communication
- DropboxCloud-based file hosting
- Google DriveOnline file hosting service
WeTransfer · cloud · link · upload · social media · messaging · embedding · posting · distribution · sending
MP4sphysical media
Content on tangible formats
VHS tapes · vinyl records · cassette tapes · film reels · hard copies
Unrecorded shows with audiences
live broadcasts · theatrical releases · live concerts · live television · stage performances