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What's the difference between SD and HD?

Updated over 2 weeks ago

The Alpha videos are free to download and save to your computer or to a flash drive. We recommend downloading the videos rather than streaming them. This will eliminate any internet, wifi or buffering issues.

You'll find the videos in the "Series Materials" section after you log in. Here are some main differences:

SD (standard definition)

  • suitable if you're watching the videos on a laptop (but not projecting it)

  • smaller file size, takes up less room to store on your computer

  • it will download faster, less bandwidth (better for older devices)

  • the quality and colours on the screen are fairly good

  • the dimensions are smaller, lower resolution

  • Alpha videos in SD are under 300 MB on average

  • we offer 2 options for most videos

    • 960p X 540 (250 MB)

    • 640p X 360 (98 MB)

HD (high definition)

  • better viewing experience and sound quality on a large screen or modern TV

  • larger files, requires more storage space

  • works best with a faster internet connection speed

  • the file has higher quality images and sharper colours

  • Alpha videos in HD are 400-800 MB on average

  • we offer 2 options for most videos

    • 1080p X 1920 (870 MB)

    • 720p X 1280 (460 MB)
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Note: SD files are required for most iPads.



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