Streaming Learning Center Where Streaming Professionals Learn to Excel
As you’ve undoubtedly heard, Adobe Creative Suite 4 (CS4) Production Premium delivers some awesome productivity benefits, particularly the ability to send Premiere Pro sequences to both the Adobe Media Encoder (AME) and Adobe Encore for rend
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January, 2009
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1 January
Shooting for Streaming – Progressive or Interlaced?
This article illustrates when and where you can optimize quality by shooting in progressive rather than streaming mode.
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December, 2008
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16 December
HD Showdown: Codec Vendors Battle for Supreme Quality
I've been spending a lot of time comparing codecs lately, and I always feel a little uncomfortable when I encode the test files since I assume that the actual codec vendors know how to wring the last bit of quality out of their respective codecs
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November, 2008
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14 November
Mistakes to Avoid When Producing Podcasts for iTunes
Describes the most common mistakes made when producing for podcasts for iTunes.
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10 November
Encoding H.264 for Streaming and Progressive Download – StreamingMediaWest – 2008
Attendees will learn how to optimize quality for their target playback platforms while conforming to the requirements of their chosen streaming technology. The session starts with an overview of H.264-specific encoding parameters, especially profiles and levels, and a discussion of details like B-frame interval and CABAC/CAVLC. It then examines the platform-specific requirements of producing for Flash and QuickTime distribution.
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2 November
Producing H.264 for Streaming – StreamingMediaWest – 2008
Presentation teaches how to optimize quality for your target playback platforms while conforming to the requirements of their chosen streaming technology. The session starts with an overview of H.264-specific encoding parameters, especially profiles and levels, and a discussion of details like B-frame interval and CABAC/CAVLC. It then examines the platform-specific requirements of producing for Flash and QuickTime distribution.
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1 November
Shoot Review: Panasonic AG-HMC150
In stark contrast to earlier generations of AVCHD camcorders, by design and feature set, the AG-HMC150 is the first camcorder targeted squarely at the professional market. This is the first AVCHD camcorder that I’ve tested that looks, feels, and works like a truly professional camcorder. During the camcorder’s month-long stay, I filmed an informal concert at a local dinner theater …
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October, 2008
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9 October
Shoot Review: Panasonic AG-HPX170
Panasonic’s AG-HPX170 delivers groundbreaking new usability features in several key areas, along with excellent color and relatively noise-free video. While the lack of a tape drive makes the camcorder about 20 percent lighter than the popular AG-HVX200 that precedes it, the HPX170 thereby limits you to P2 storage. This is fine for ENG, indie films, and other similar productions, but …
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5 October
Codec Comparison: VP6, H.264, and Windows Media – StreamingMediaEast – 2008
A 45 minute presentation comparing VP6, VC1 and H.264
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