March, 2012

• 5 March

  Buyer’s Guide to Software Encoders up on Streaming Media

  Is up on the Streaming Media website. Here’s the descriptive intro: There are three categories of software encoding tools: bundled, desktop, and enterprise. In this article, I’ll walk you through the general buying considerations within each category and detail when you need to consider stepping up to the next category. Takes you from Compressor/Adobe Media Encoder to Carbon Coder and …

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• 1 March

  How to Produce for Adaptive Streaming

  Adaptive streaming is the ideal way to deliver video content online. Here's how to do it right.

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• 1 March

  Buyer’s Guide: Windows Production Stations

  From the operating system to the graphics card, here is all you need to know to buy the best workstation for your budget.

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• 1 March

  Buyer’s Guide: Software Encoders

  There are bundled, desktop, and enterprise offerings. Read on to learn which one is right for your needs.

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• 1 March

  Buyer’s Guide: Online Video Platforms

  With dozens of OVPs in the market, it's harder than ever to select the right one. Here are some guidelines to help you choose.

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• 1 March

  Buyer’s Guide: Live Streaming Services

  Production capability and user experience distinguish services. If you're in the market, look to our comprehensive chart comparing Livestream, Justin.tv, Bambuser, MultiStream, and Ustream.

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• 1 March

  Buyer’s Guide: Light Kits

  Looking to light that CEO talk or customer testimonial? You'll get what you pay for. Here's what to look for in lighting kits, and a chart comparing five leading options.

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• 1 March

  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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• 1 March

  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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February, 2012

• 24 February

  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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