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Autumn 2013

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MPEG-DASH: Why it Matters, Where it Goes From Here

DASH will play a huge part in the future of online video delivery. Learn how the standard was developed and the obstacles it still faces.

No Second Chances: Get Live Events Right the First Time

Learn the five core elements for a live event, then follow this battle-tested advice to ensure live enterprise events come off without a hitch.

Shedding Light on UltraViolet Performance

UltraViolet has launched in the U.K. and will soon debut in France and Germany. While most studios are on-board and most new releases are UltraViolet-enabled, does that mean UltraViolet is a success?

Why Curation Devalues the Product, Creator, and Viewer

One of the hot buzzwords of the last few years, "curation" is showing itself to be an empty vessel that does more harm than good.

Behind the Scenes With Windows Azure Media Services: Case Study

The 2012 Olympics, NBC Universal, and the European Tour have all learned the benefits of migrating to the cloud with Windows Azure.

Attention Universities: It's Time to Kill the Lecture!

Lectures are outdated, ineffective, and just plain dull. Online video is ready to take over, delivering information in a far better way.

For UltraHD Streaming, Studios Need to Forge a Desperate Alliance

Consumers will never go for 4K video that stumbles on the last mile. Here's what the major studios can do about it.

Cloud Encoding: One Name, but Many Variables to Consider

Digging into the competing cloud encoding solutions shows that they're far from similar, making comparisons difficult.

Pushing the Boundaries of Online Video with Purple Pop-Tart Cats

Why create epic 10-hour-long videos that no one will watch of short-lived internet memes? To make the unlikely a reality.

Cellmux Antennae: Does Size Really Matter?

With great power -- and a 247-foot antenna -- comes great responsibility. Presenting one possible future in the cellmux antenna arms race.

Review: Streamstar Webcast Case

Watch out, Livestream. This compact solution gives producers everything they need to deliver an immersive, multicamera experience. For the right uses, it's a spectacular choice.

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