Playing Video Clips
Video clips at CBC Video are currently only available in the Windows Media format. You will need the Windows Media Player plug-in installed on your computer. This is a free program that is often included with newer versions of browsers and computer operating systems. Windows Media Player is regularly updated and it's recommended you have the most recent version installed (Version 7 or higher). You can download it free from the Microsoft Windows Media website. http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/download/

Browsers
The CBC Video site is optimized for use with Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 (or higher) for PC or Mac. You'll get best performance with the most recent version of Explorer. The site can also accessed using Internet Explorer 4.0, Netscape 4.0 (or higher), Mozilla Firefox, Safari, Opera and other browsers, but some features (such as our fullscreen video feature) may not function properly.

Internet Connection Speed
Video clips on the site will play better with faster internet connections. Users with a high-speed connection (DSL or cable) should experience high quality video with relatively few problems. Users with a dial-up 56 Kbps modems (or slower) or an older computer with less RAM will experience longer delays while the clip buffers before playing, and may experience interruptions as the video plays.

Video Streaming
"Streaming" refers to video that plays while you are connected to the internet. This way you don't need to wait for the entire file to download to your computer before you can start watching. All clips on the CBC Video site are streamed.

Saving Clips
Due to copyright, video clips cannot be saved. You must be connected to the internet to watch video clips. You can bookmark the page and return to view a clip as often as you would like.

Macromedia Flash
Flash is a free plug-in for your web browser that enables users to navigate the collection of CBC video. It can be easily downloaded from the web and installed onto your computer. It is also another popular format for video we are planning to utilize. To download the Flash Player, go to the Macromedia Flash site and follow the instructions. http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflash/