Spring 2011 (Sourcebook)
Magazine Features
Editor's Note: Embrace the Chaos
Eric Schumacher-Rasmussen //
09 Mar 2011
Whether you're talking video formats, connected devices, or HTML5 vs. Flash, the world of online video is a mess. And that's a good thing.
The State of Media and Entertainment Streaming Video
Adrian Pennington //
10 Mar 2011
A survey of the current state of streaming media in Europe.
The State of Digital Television (DTV) in Europe
Timothy Fore-Siglin //
10 Mar 2011
Digital TV transition across Europe is moving along slowly—and that may be a good thing for internet-connected TVs.
Telcos and the State of Content Delivery
Dom Robinson //
10 Mar 2011
The TDN—telecontent delivery network—comes into its own.
Choosing a Streaming Encoding Tool
Jan Ozer //
10 Mar 2011
Our annual test of the leading desktop encoding programs.
2011 Editors' Picks for the Best in Streaming Video
Eric Schumacher-Rasmussen //
10 Mar 2011
What do the Apple iPad, Telestream Wireless, and WebM have in common? They're all winners in our book.
How to Set Up a Streaming Server, from A to Z
Timothy Fore-Siglin //
10 Mar 2011
From ABR to Zeri, here's what you need to know to get started with your streaming server.
Live Webcasting Solutions Buyer's Guide
Tony Klejna //
10 Mar 2011
From consumer tools all the way up to broadcast-grade solutions, the choices for webcasting technologies are almost endless.
How to Encode to WebM
Jan Ozer //
12 Jan 2011
With Google's announcement that it's dropping H.264 support in Chrome in favor of WebM, it's time to start looking at the format. Here's a look at how to get the best WebM quality.
Navigating HTML5 Video
Michael Dale //
10 Mar 2011
A look at key developments that shaped the HTML5 platform, as well as practical and technical resources to help you implement HTML5 Video
Mediaco and MediaPlatform: Case Study
Hugh Taylor //
10 Mar 2011
MediaPlatform helped one of Canada's largest event companies take control of its webcasts.
2011 Streamticker: Online Video Mergers, Acquisitions, and Investments
Timothy Fore-Siglin //
10 Mar 2011
2010 proved to be a banner year for companies looking to bolster their strengths or move into new markets.
Case Study: An EYE on Dutch Cinema
Abby Lurie //
10 Mar 2011
Thought Equity Motion preserves, stores, and makes available more than 100 years of Dutch cinema.
Case Study: Giant Screen Video at Paris' Parc des Princes
Patrick Guitton //
10 Mar 2011
Managing Paris' mythical Parc des Princes stadium's giant screens with NewTek TriCaster
Live Streaming from a Notebook
Jan Ozer //
18 Feb 2011
Live streaming on a notebook can be the best of all possible worlds, but how powerful a machine do you need, and how do the various live streaming software programs stack up? We look at tools from Adobe, Kulabyte, Microsoft, and Telestream.