Summer 2014
Magazine Features
Comment: Is Fire TV Really Just Home Shopping Network in a Box?
Eric Schumacher-Rasmussen //
27 May 2014
As a connected device for viewing content, the Fire TV is nothing special—at least not yet. But as a way to get you to buy more stuff from Amazon, it could be the ultimate Trojan horse.
Forget 4K, Think 4D: Time Could Be a New Wrinkle in Online Video
Tim Siglin //
27 May 2014
Science fiction or science fact? 3D video was a bust with consumers, but 4D could add an exciting new dimension to streaming video.
An Image Consultant Gives Fashion Advice to Google Glass
Troy Dreier //
27 May 2014
If Google isn't careful, Glass could turn into the next Segway: Massively hyped technology that makes the user look like a dork.
The Codecs That Make UHD Video Possible: HEVC Vs. VP9
Jan Ozer //
27 May 2014
Which codec delivers better image quality? Which is more compatible? And what about Daala, the spoiler codec currently being developed from scratch?
Review: Panopto Lecture Capture and Webcasting System
Jan Ozer //
27 May 2014
This software-as-a-service solution lets companies and educators create libraries of on-demand content, or stream live to employees or students. We find it well-conceived, but difficult with longer files.
Enough with Desktop and Mobile: Let's Virtualise the Operator
Dom Robinson //
28 May 2014
What if Apple and Google joined forces for their greatest accomplishment yet: Creating robotic workers with all the flaws of the real things.
How to Produce High-Quality H.264 Video Files
Jan Ozer //
27 May 2014
It's time for an H.264 tune-up. Lean how choose the right encoding tool and optimize H.264 encodes for ideal quality and device compatibility.
Choosing a Video Player: Features and Specs for the Top Five
Robert Reinhardt //
27 May 2014
We examine off-the-shelf video players MediaElement.js, Video.js, jPlayer, Flowplayer, and JW Player to show which of these five favorites is the best for any situation.
What Your Video Strategy Can Learn From a Taco Truck
Jose Castillo //
27 May 2014
Keep your online video menu as limited as a food truck's menu, and as tasty as a side of rice and beans. And remember: Location is everything!
Colleges Need to Teach the Teachers to Produce Quality Video
Paul Riismandel //
28 May 2014
Technical snafus can disrupt lectures and frustrate instructors. For strong results, colleges and universities need to think about training ahead of time.