Having problems playing the clips?
If your clips are not playing, check to see if Realone Player is installed on your system. If not, this can be located by any search engine and the basic version can be downloaded for free.
Is Real Player really free?
Yes, look carefully on this busy download site for the free download. The free, basic Real Player will play all of these clips just fine.
Can I manipulate the Real Player screen?
Yes. Just right click on the Realone player screen and select the "Play in "Real Player". You can then click and drag the screen to any size you wish.
Is highspeed internet access required? What parts of the site can I use without broadband?
Much of the functionality of the site requires "broadband" internet access. However, if highspeed access is not available in your area, you can QuickStuff individual cases for downloading at dialup speed. QuickStuff allows you to download DAVE content as a zipped file for viewing off-line.
Why did you choose Real Player for the clips?
RealPlayer is freely available for all common operating systems, with plugin functionality for all major browsers. The RealPlayer video compression algorithms compare favorably with competitive formats. Offering different video formats is a future possibility.
What is the source format of DAVE videos?
The original format for DAVE videos is MPEG-2. The videos are then encoded in RealNetwork's streaming video format for internet viewing.