Youtubes & bandwidth usage question.

Bob Luken

While watching a youtube video that is mostly audio production with little or no real “video”, would bandwidth usage be a lot less than watching a youtube video with live-action video?

While I realize that this question might be better suited for the "Non cigar" forum, I was watching a cigar related youtube and wondered if any of you could confirm or correct my assumption.

The reason I actually want to know is my home internet connection is by satellite and I have a monthly usage limit. If I go over the limit, supposedly they will “slow” my data stream unless I buy extra. I have a feeling that this so-called limit is kinda BS, but if any of you could share your IT knowledge as to the youtube question, I would appreciate any insight you can give me.

kaelaria

A Video's size greatly depends on how many pixels change frame to frame. For example a video with normal scenes and motion will be much larger than a black frame audio only video. That being said, it can still be a big chunk of bandwidth, it all depends on how it was rendered and compressed. You can't know for sure how big it is unless you download it.

Bob Luken

PM to you sir