Frequently Asked Questions
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| What is a codec? | An acronym for "compression/decompression", a codec is an algorithm or specialized computer program
that encodes or reduces the number of bytes consumed by large files and programs. Files encoded with a specific
codec require the same codec for decoding. ( from http://www.tufts.edu/orgs/edmedia/gloss.shtml )
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| Where can I get codec X? | We have download sections for video codecs and
audio codecs. If you cannot find what you are looking for there,
please post your request on the forums.
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| What does FOURCC mean? | A FOURCC is a FOUR Character Code identifying the video stream
used in a container file (ie. .AVI file). For more information
look on our video codecs forum. On our FOURCC page you can see
which FOURCC refers to which video codecs.
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| What is an audio tag? | An audiotag is an id for an audio codec that used for encoding a media file.
To find out more about audio tags look at our audio codecs forum,
also check out AudioTag.org. On our audio tags page you can see
which audio tags refers to which audio codecs.
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| How do I find out which codecs I need for a particular media file? | You can check out this tool
which you can use to open specific files it will then tell you which audio and video codecs are required.
There are more tools that can perform this, look for them on our
tools section.
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| Using The Forums | |||||||||||||||
| How do I report illegal / abusive posts? | If you find very offensive and/or illegal posts, ie. death threats,
racism, posting serial codes for software or links to illegal software. Please
drop us an email at webmaster[at-sign]moviecodec.com with the URL to the
post. We respond to all complaints within 24 hours. See the posting rules.
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| How do I format my posts? | MovieCodec Forums/Downloads, to some degree, supports BBCode
for formatting your posts. However for guests the tags used for posting images and links are
ignored. The following bbcode tags are supported:
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| How does smileys work? | Smileys functions by replacing certain character combinations with small "smiley"
images. The following smileys are supported:
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| Do I have to register to post on this site? | No registration is not required, unless you find that your IP
address or IP range has been banned from doing guest posting: in that case
simply register for a user account and you can still post.
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| Why should I register if I can simply post as a guest? | There are several advantages to registering a user account and posting under it.
First of all it protects your posting name (guests cannot post under names that has already
been registered), it also gives you several more abilities: avatars, profile information,
signature and the ability to edit your own messages. Lastly it also makes you seem more
trustworthy to other users.
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| What happens to my email address if I register for a user account? | Nothing! We will never give away your email address or send you any spam. The only cases
in which we will contact you is: sending initial password and if you request password retrieval.
Please refer to our privacy policy.
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| My IP address/range was banned from doing guest posting, can you unban it? | Generally: no. You will have to register for at user account to post. However if you think
you have a good reaon (ie. know why it was banned and went to apologise etc.) you are welcome
to email us about it.
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| I am posting as a guest and someone is impersonating me. Can you help? | Just register a user account. It is not, as such, against the rules to impersonate
others as long as it is not extremely offensive stuff that is posted. You are welcome to email
us with specific URL where you have been impersonated and we may be able to delete it.
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| What if someone registers my guest username so I can no longer post under it? | Well, basically, as long as you post as a guest you have no "right" to your username
so there is really nothing to do about it. If you are concerned about this happening we urge
you to register for a user account.
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| How do I become a moderator? | Generally you should email us if you want to become a moderator, but please keep in mind
that: We receive many requests for this, and we have pretty stiff requirements. For instance
to have a chance to become a moderator you need to have a good posting history (via a user account),
be very mature, not take part in stupid/pointless discussions.
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| What kind of forum software is this site powered by? | Our own 100% in-house developed solution. It is, of course, somewhat inspired by other
forum solutions, but the code is 100% ours and we are always working on improving it.
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| What if I have a suggestion for this site? | Please email us! We welcome all suggestions and all feedback! We only
want to make it better...
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| Misc. Information | |||||||||||||||
| Owner | lunkwill.net v/Bjarne Lundgren
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