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General notes on AVI videos
The AVI format (Audio Video Interleaved) isn't actually a proper video format!
Rather, it is a so-called "container", where the conventions for transferring
audio and video files to the program are only loosely defined. The codec
(coder/decoder) actually defines what storage format is used. A codec
compresses audio/video data into its own unique format which can only be
read by the codec itself and is decoded when the film is played.
In concrete terms, a computer-generated AVI file can only be loaded by and
played on a different computer if the same codec is installed on it.
Many codecs (e.g. Intel Indeo
®
video) have now become standard components
of the Windows™ installation. Others like the popular DivX codec are not
standard. If you are generating an AVI file for future play on another computer
using one of these codecs, you should first install this codec on the other PC.
The best method available is to copy the codec installer to your export
directory and burn it every time you create a video disc (slideshow disc) for
play on computers.
You may encounter some problems when using older video editing cards with
codecs which only function with the card’s hardware. Such AVIs can only be
used on the computer which was used to create them. Try to avoid using this
kind of codec.
Create a video project for the Internet
Internet video formats such as RealVideo, Windows Media, and Quicktime
Movie can be found in the "File > Export arrangement" menu. When selecting
one of these options, the current arrangement will be converted into the target
format.
The Internet video formats are different from normal AVI files in two ways:
 Streaming capability: Modern Internet browsers can play RealVideo,
Windows Media and, to a limited extent, also Quicktime videos even during
the downloading process, whereas normal AVI files must be completely
downloaded prior to the start of playback.