TimeLine Layout

March, 2012

  • 28 March

    Live from J Street, Part 1: Webcasting the National J Street Conference

    I've produced multiple webcasts, but they've been primarily small events produced locally, usually as a volunteer or to provide a testbed for video switching or encoding-related projects. When I was contacted by Brendon Winters, a principal of Event

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  • 28 March

    Video Compression for Flash, Apple Devices and HTML5 Released for Kindle

    If you’ve been waiting to pick up my book Video Compression for Flash, Apple Devices and HTML5 until it’s available in digital format, wait no more. The book is available for Kindle and you can find it here for $19.99, a savings of about $10.00 over the print edition.

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  • 27 March

    Another great book review

    Let me re-iterate that if you are delivering a live event, or videos online, then this book is a must – plain and simple. Another very positive 5-star review of my book, Video Compression for Flash, Apple Devices and HTML5, from Andy Stevenson. After describing the content, the last two paragraphs state: The icing on the cake with this book, …

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  • 22 March

    NBA League Pass: The Future of Online Sports Video

    Go in-depth with NBA League Pass and find out why this streaming service has friends in high places -- including the Oval Office.

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  • 22 March

    Buyer’s Guide: Live Streaming Services

    If you can turn on the webcam on your notebook, live streaming service providers can convert this input into a full-featured live streaming experience that you can share with a few close friends or a global audience. With multiple service providers a

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  • 22 March

    Buyer’s Guide: Cameras

    When it comes to producing video for streaming, choosing the right camera is Priority #1. The challenge is to choose the camera that is right for your application, at the right price, without short-changing your ability to do better work in the futur

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  • 15 March

    Buyer’s Guide: Windows Production Stations

    If you’re an editor or a compressionist, your livelihood depends upon the stability and throughput of your production station. If you plan to buy a new Windows workstation in 2012, here are some thoughts to consider when choosing and configurin

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  • 15 March

    Buyer’s Guide: Online Video Platforms

    Online video platforms (OVPs) encode, publish, and monitor on-demand and live video content. If your publishing needs are straightforward, any OVP will do, and price will likely guide your decision. Once you go beyond the basics, however, the field b

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  • 14 March

    Buyer’s Guide: Light Kits

    One of the most critical purchases a streaming producer can make is a light kit. In this article, I'll explain the factors to consider when choosing a light kit and tell you when it makes sense to spend $3,000 rather than $150.

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  • 12 March

    Warning: Watch Before Preparing Your PowerPoint

    I’m preparing for multiple presentations over the next couple of weeks, and was Googling to find data on the effectiveness of learning aids in viewer retention and comprehension. Came across this video that every presenter should see while preparing their PowerPoints.  The video is a teaser for a book entitled Habitudes for Communications by Dr. Tim Elmore that you can …

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