Live event streaming while on the road requires an encoder that’s as powerful as it is portable. In this Buyer’s Guide, I’ll detail the categories to consider when buying a portable encoder, along with factors to consider to help identify the best pr
Windows 8 might be taking off more slowly than Microsoft had hoped, but for video producers, it’s still another OS and browser to reckon with. Here’s what you need to know to make sure your videos play on Windows 8 devices.
If you’re in the market for a portable video encoder/transmitter, you should consider the LiveGear Airstream from Vislink. It’s mobile and easy to use, and it employs predictive forward error correction and adaptive bitrate H.264 encoding to reliably
In this tutorial, I demonstrate how you can use the Neat Video plug-in to remove noise from video, improving output quality for all outputs.
I review the key features of the update and conclude: So where does this release leave Final Cut Pro X in the great panoply of professional editors? When first released, FCPX had serious deficits that simply prevented many producers from using the product. As many detractors crowed, it was more iMovie Pro than FCPX. If…
Here’s the intro: Though relatively few websites are required to provide closed captions for their videos, any website with significant video content should consider captioning. Not only does it provide access for deaf and hard-of-hearing viewers, but captions and the associated metadata can dramatically improve video search engine optimization. In this introduction to closed captions,…
Though relatively few websites are required to provide closed captions for their videos, any website with significant video content should consider captioning. Not only does it provide access for deaf and hard-of-hearing viewers, but captions and the
OK, so this is definitely a homer interview, but content is content right. Some night where you’re having trouble falling asleep, check out this video which reviews the highlights and key takeaways of Streaming Media West 2012. Topics include live streaming using the cloud, the exploding market for live stream applications, the Logitech Broadcaster Wi-Fi…
In this tutorial you’ll learn how to maximize the brightness and contrast of your video in Adobe Premiere Pro CS6 using the Brightness, Contrast, and Gamma Correction controls for effective and balanced adjustments. Click here to read an article detailing this procedure in Streaming Media Producer.
The histogram and the waveform in Apple Final Cut Pro X are effective, easy-to-master tools that provide the clear input you need to diagnose and fix the contrast issues in your video simply and intelligently. In this video tutorial, you’ll learn how they work. Click here for an article describing this operation in Streaming Media…