General Relativity Recorded Lectures

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around accessing recorded lectures on General Relativity, specifically addressing technical issues related to video playback and codec requirements. Participants share their experiences and solutions regarding media compatibility and playback on different platforms.

Discussion Character

  • Technical explanation, Debate/contested, Meta-discussion

Main Points Raised

  • One participant reports a black screen when using Windows Media Player (WMP) and inquires about the necessary codec for playback.
  • Another participant suggests using GSpot to identify the required codec, indicating that the TSCC codec from TechSmith is needed for the .avi files.
  • A later reply confirms that the codec allows for video playback and notes that the lectures include visual elements such as written notes, despite the absence of a camera.
  • Some participants mention successful playback on different platforms, such as Mac with Perian through Quicktime, and express appreciation for the quality of the lectures and the instructor's teaching style.
  • There is a mention of additional lectures on mechanics at a higher level, suggesting a broader interest in related topics.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the need for specific codecs to access the video content, but there are varying experiences with playback across different media players and operating systems. No consensus exists on the overall accessibility of the lectures.

Contextual Notes

Some participants note that the lectures may have been re-uploaded or corrected, which could affect their current functionality. There is also uncertainty regarding the completeness of the content covered in the mechanics lectures.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in accessing recorded lectures on General Relativity and those encountering technical issues with video playback may find this discussion helpful.

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I get a black screen using WMP...
And other players say I miss a codec. Does anyone have an idea what codec this would be?
 
Is it audio only? Audio atleast works for me in WMP.

Edit:Its avi so I guess it's video also.
 
trv said:
Is it audio only? Audio atleast works for me in WMP.

Edit:Its avi so I guess it's video also.

You have to get the codec robphy posted to get the video. You can watch the notes being written down, there's no camera or something.
 
Oh ok. Thanks.
 
These were re-uploaded or corrected or some such to be working, at least they are working for me using a mac and Perian through Quicktime (they didn't use to). I love these lectures :) Maloney is pretty good at what he does, and he's pretty funny/goofy. Also! he has a set of lectures of mechanics at the Goldstein level which is amazing. They may or may not get into Hamilton-Jacobi theory but they definitely cover the main stuff up until then.
 

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