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rlvm
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Q: streaming avi films through apple tv using mountain lion

hay I'm streaming an avi film through vlc, to the apple tv but the image in the tv freezes constantly. Basically this makes streaming avi films not worth it. I wonder if there is a solution?

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Posted on Aug 4, 2012 7:03 PM

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rlvm

Q: streaming avi films through apple tv using mountain lion

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  • by a brody,

    a brody a brody Aug 4, 2012 7:07 PM in response to rlvm
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    Aug 4, 2012 7:07 PM in response to rlvm

    AVI films aren't directly supported. If you don't have a machine fast enough for AirPlay, there are these alternatives.

    AVI films you create yourself can be converted to MPEG4 with various tools on the web.   Those would make those videos more compatible with the AppleTV.

  • by rlvm,

    rlvm rlvm Aug 5, 2012 4:15 PM in response to a brody
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    Aug 5, 2012 4:15 PM in response to a brody

    hay i tried streaming a vimeo video an still the same thing happens. basically the image freezes some times but then it caches up, but the part when it freezes is not playied it just jumpls to the new part. by the way i have a new apple tv and a new mac air, bought last month.

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    rlvm rlvm Aug 5, 2012 4:37 PM in response to rlvm
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    Aug 5, 2012 4:37 PM in response to rlvm

    did the same with a youtube video same thing happens with mountain lion in my mac air. but this time streamed the same video from my ipad 2 and worked perfectly plus louder sound.

  • by phatgreatwall,

    phatgreatwall phatgreatwall Sep 29, 2012 5:39 PM in response to rlvm
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    Sep 29, 2012 5:39 PM in response to rlvm

    try beamer for mac, i've used it and it's phenominal, i have a 2011 late 11 inch air with the most basic specs and atv3, streaming is smooth as it can be.