I recently received an email asking about resources for video and webinar production. I sent off a list of video, audio, and lighting related resources, so I thought I would expand upon that in three blog posts. This second is on audio-related resources for streaming production. Choosing a Mic for Webinars. This page will be…
DetailsSome early book reviews for Mastering Webcam and Smartphone Video are in on Amazon, and they’re all good. Thank goodness! The first Ken commented, “The tips and picture comparisons due to production circumstances are great. This book will be introduced to my University Digital Media Editing class in the Fall ’15 semester. It’s good to see a…
DetailsThanks for your interest in Mastering Webcam and Smartphone Video: How to Look and Sound Great in Webinars and Videoconferences. Click the book on your left to download the sample chapters. The download contains two chapters: • The Quick Start chapter, the first in the book, which identifies five quick ways to up the video…
DetailsI recently received an email inquiry that asked, “on average for multiple devices, how many different renditions/encoding sets do you recommend?” The answer was complex enough that I figured I would answer it in a blog post. There are multiple interlocking considerations, as you would suspect. Let’s start with Quality and Compatibility. Quality and Compatibility …
DetailsI recently received an email asking about resources for video and webinar production. I sent off a list of video, audio, and lighting related resources, so I thought I would expand upon that in three blog posts. This first is on video-related resources for streaming production. Choosing Cameras and Lighting for Single-Speaker Webinars (1): I actually…
DetailsPerhaps it’s just me, but something about being a book author often feels like I have a sign on my back that says “Kick Me,” or worse. Maybe it’s that publishers get to hold onto my royalties for 3-6 months, so I can finance their business. Isn’t that special? Or maybe it’s Amazon’s Kindle royalty…
DetailsBook by streaming expert Jan Ozer provides media and technical training to help non-media professionals produce top quality audio and video. Galax, VA, June 2, 2015. Doceo Publishing announces a new book entitled Mastering Webcam and Smartphone Video: How to Look and Sound Great in Webinars and Videoconferences: Webinar Edition ($24.95), by streaming expert Jan…
DetailsJust a quick note about my new book, Mastering Webcam and Smartphone Video: How to Look & Sound Great in Webinars and Videoconferences ($24.95). Here’s the who, what, where, why, and when. Who: The book is targeted towards non-media professionals who produce webinars or frequently Skype or FaceTime with business associates. What: The book provides media and…
DetailsHandout at the main article. Here’s the description. This session explores the current status of HEVC, identifying options for encoding live and on-demand video using HEVC and discussing player options in the streaming and OTT markets. Topics include the comparative quality and usability of HEVC encoders—including encoders from x265 and MainConcept and techniques for maximizing…
DetailsHandouts for Replacing Flash with MSE/EME session – click below. Here’s the description: The Media Source Extensions and Encrypted Media Extensions are the standardized toolsets that enable browsers to deliver adaptive streaming and digital rights management without plug-ins. This session details what these extensions are, how they’re being supported by the different browser and tools…
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