Abstract: A method of creating a hybrid file provides at least a first file and a second file, each file having contents in a file type that is different from the file types of all the other files. The method then reads and interprets the at least first and second files, and creates a hybrid file that contains the contents of the at least first and second files, the hybrid file having a hybrid file type that is different from the file types of the at least first and second files.

Abstract: A method of relaying digital video data over a communications medium such as the Internet is provided where accelerated relaying time can be realised. The method involves assembling digital data of one frame representing a scene of a video image plus data of one or more filters and parameters therefor to be applied to the digital data over a plurality of repeated frames of that scene. All that data is relayed to a users personal computer and then an apparent video movie is generated at the personal computer over a plurality of repeated frame images of the one frame by applying the filters thereto. The filters can include PAN ZOOM FADE etc., so that when applied over the plurality of frames each of the same scene, there will be an apparent motion video movie. Many scenes and filters can be employed to enhance the video.