Wow! Another year has passed. And so it’s time for another round of encoding tool updates. In this roundup, I’ll compare the output quality, speed, and codec-related feature set of the most prominent crop of sub-$1,000 encoders and pro

This article compares the CPU required to play VC-1, H.264 and VP6 streams.

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More prospect are watching product videos before buying, which presents an opportunity for retailers and videographers.

Adobe Premiere Pro Creative Suite 4 (CS4) is out and shipping in all its glory. …

To me, YouTube has been like the proverbial elephant; my impression depended upon where I touched it. Before I touched it at all, I dismissed the site as grist for those with too much time on their hands. Then, after a magical night sampling rock

This article details codec usage, and the resolution, data rate, and frame rate used by many of the top sites on the Internet.

Streaming 101 defines file-related terms like bandwidth, frame rate, data rate and resolution, and then delivery options like streaming and progressive download. This article describes codecs and streaming architectures, and then common en

This article details the encoding parameters used by ESPN to produce the VP6 encoded files for the standard Flash Player offered on www.espn.com.

If you’re considering buying a new affordable HD camcorder, you should have at least three …