File format tips

The podcast files may be downloaded in a variety of formats; .mp4 files have been pre-processed to run on a video iPod via iTunes, .wmv files are a relatively low-resolution compact format and .avi files are large but best in resolution terms. Right-click and 'Save Target As' to get the .avi and .mp4 files. The .wmv files can be viewed directly.

.avi files - High resolution, potentially large (> 100MB) in size. Download and save for viewing a screen-sized on laptops, PCs or tablets.
.wmv files - Low resolution, but much smaller (approx 12MB) in size. May be viewed directly within Blackboard or downloaded and saved for later viewing using Windows Media Player on laptops, tablets, PCs or PDAs. Avoid too large a movie-playing area owing to the low resolution.
.mp4 files - Low resolution, but small (approx 10MB) in size. May be viewed directly within Blackboard or downloaded and saved for later viewing using a Quicktime on laptops, tablets or PCs.  Use only a small a movie-playing area owing to the low resolution. These files are designed for viewing on a video iPod. For Apple users, use iTunes to upload the files to your own iPod if desired.