RealPlayer

One set of options for viewing videos and listening to audio segments on the Griffin Poetry Prize Web site requires that you have the RealPlayer/RealVideo plugin. To download the free plugin, click the button below. When you choose a player you must indicate your correct system and connection speed (for example, 28.8 or 56.6 dialup, ISDN and so on).

Click the button to get the RealVideo player.

You can view these with any connection speed, but the faster your connection the less time it will take to retrieve the entire video. If the video stops mid-play or the sound is choppy, stop playing the video, wait a few moments, and click the “play” button again. Our RealVideo 28.8 files are optimized for a 28.8 modem, and RealVideo 56.6 files are optimized for a 56.6K modem.

If, when you try to view a video (and you have selected the correct settings and downloaded your plug-in) you still get a message that you need a plug-in, you may need to reconfigure your browser’s “preferences” or “options.” Your browser’s “help” area may give instructions. You also can try links below for additional help with configuration, installation and other questions.

Another set of options for viewing videos and listening to audio segments on the Griffin Poetry Prize Web site is available via Windows Media format. The Windows Media Player is typically available via your installation of the Windows operating system, but in some instances you may need to install or update Windows Media Player as a plugin, particularly for use with the Netscape browser.

Click the button to select the appropriate Windows Media Player plugin download.