What's the max file size playable by ATV? I'm ripping and encoding Lord Of The Rings special extended edition and each one takes up 2 DVDs worth. I usually encode a single DVD down to roughly 4gb, so stitched together the video file size would be just under 8 gigs. Would this play?
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Max file size for ATV
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Should not be a problem as long as you use settings that match what ATV can play (Frame rate, Picture size, etc). I don't think ATV cares about the file size, but rather what settings are used for the encode.
I'm sure before Take 2 files couldn't be over 4GB, but I AFAIK it isn't an issue anymore with Take 2. Someone could clarify.
if its an mp4 as long as its a 64 bit mp4 the atv will play it all day. No problem.
And the 4 gb 32 bit mp4 file limit is an issue with mp4 and not the atv.
Edit: and for the record, before take 2 the atv played > 4 gb 64 bit mp4 files all day long as well, it just couldnt stream them. they had to be synced.
And the 4 gb 32 bit mp4 file limit is an issue with mp4 and not the atv.
Edit: and for the record, before take 2 the atv played > 4 gb 64 bit mp4 files all day long as well, it just couldnt stream them. they had to be synced.
Um, with 2.1 you can. In fact the HB atv preset built in is 64 bit mp4 and it streams just fine. Including LOTR. I just watched it the other night streaming. I think the file was just over 5 GB.