Jan Ozer

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I help streaming and video technology companies solve complex technical and market-facing problems in practical business terms. Engagements range from fixed-scope audits and codec strategy reviews to product testing and technical content that helps customers, prospects, and internal teams connect technical performance to business outcomes. I am a contributing editor to Streaming Media Magazine, writing about codecs and encoding tools. I have written multiple authoritative books on video encoding, including Video Encoding by the Numbers: Eliminate the Guesswork from your Streaming Video (https://amzn.to/3kV6R1j) and Learn to Produce Video with FFmpeg: In Thirty Minutes or Less (https://amzn.to/3ZJih7e). I have multiple courses relating to streaming media production, all available at https://bit.ly/slc_courses.

Buyer’s Guide: Cameras

When it comes to choosing the right equipment for producing online video, it all starts with the camera. DSLR or Camcorder? We help you decide.

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Market Repositioning of Flash Begins

We’ve heard much doom and gloom about Flash for the last few months, much of it due to Adobe’s clumsy handling of their withdrawal from Android. Now Fabio Sonnati, an insightful and well-connected Flash consultant, is seeing some upside for the Flash platform. In a post entitled Market Repositioning of Flash Begins, Sonati reviews the new features of Adobe’s public …

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Ustream Review: Strong Customization, but a Weak Embedded Player

The largest live streaming service, Ustream is strong choice due to its video control options and monetization programs.

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Producing and Delivering Effective Video

On Wednesday, February 8, 2012, I had a chance to guest lecture for Prof. Joeseph Citta's class New Media - Reel Delivery: Design for Media Distribution at NYU's Tisch School of the Arts. Rather than recycle some old presentations, I decid

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Bambuser Review: A Simple Live Streaming Interface, but No Frills

While Bambuser is easy enough for video newcomers, it lacks configuration and monetization options.

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Livestream Review: Strong Customization and Social Media Support

Part one of our four-part series on live video streaming services: While lacking some e-commerce tools offered by competitors, Livestream is still a top contender. Plus: a video preview of Livestream changes.

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Sh*t Streaming Video Consultants Say – A Digital Short

What video compression geeks do when they have a spare morning and a camcorder (and a friend who can edit).

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Web Video Workshops to offer one-day workshop for multiple screen delivery

Most web video producers know that effectively serving video to mobile and other platforms like HTML5 and OTT is increasingly important. However, this is easier said than done. To efficiently deliver to multiple screens, you have to encode your files into the proper formats and parameters, configure your streaming server correctly and deploy an intelligent player that can detect the …

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I’m Rosie’s Dad (on the power of video)

I’m at a conference in Las Vegas visiting with the HP workstation group. Great folks, nice hotel, fun meetings, Cirque de Soleil tonight. So all the workstation VPs make their sweep of the dining room last night, saying hello, getting some face time with the various press folks. Some kind of know me; I’ve reviewed plenty of HP workstations and …

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HP Introduces World’s First 27-inch All-in-One Workstation

HP Introduces World’s First 27-inch All-in-One Workstation Category-defining HP Z1 workstation allows design professionals to unleash their creativity LAS VEGAS, Feb. 14, 2012 – HP today unveiled the world’s first all-in-one workstation with a 27-inch diagonal display.Designed like no other, the display of the new HP Z1 Workstation snaps open so users can easily swap out parts and make upgrades …

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