Summer 2013
Magazine Features
The Rise of the Second Screen and the Future of Television
Adrian Pennington //
17 May 2013
Tablets and mobile devices are playing a central role in the age-old battle to own the consumer, but technical and behavioural challenges remain.
Making Sense of Online Video Advertising
Phil Haggar //
16 May 2013
With a mix of video formats, delivery platforms, and ad types, online video advertising is anything but simple. Learn where the industry is now and where it's going in the near future.
The Future of HEVC: It's Coming, but with Plenty of Questions
Jan Ozer //
16 May 2013
Everyone agrees that HEVC is the codec of the future, but an unclear royalty picture and a paucity of compatible devices means widespread adoption is a long way off.
Streaming Forum Preview: Netflix Aims to "Delight" Customers
Eric Schumacher-Rasmussen //
29 Apr 2013
Netflix will kick off Streaming Forum 2013 with a panel discussion highlighting the unique challenges—and opportunities—for SVOD providers to build a content and service supply chain in Europe
Review: Telestream Vantage Transcode Multiscreen
Jan Ozer //
17 May 2013
It's a valuable addition to the Vantage Workflow family, but is Transcode Multiscreen the fastest encoder around? Read our detailed test results.
Wearable Computers Pit Real Reality Against Altered Reality
Dom Robinson //
16 May 2013
In this unhappy alternative future, wearable computers can be harmful to the wearer's health. Take note: Not every enhancement is an upgrade.
2K and 4K Televisions: Will Consumers Show an Interest?
Tim Fore-Siglin //
16 May 2013
Can 2K and 4K TVs generate the excitement that 3DTVs lacked? Manufacturers hope so. Here's what it will take.
The DRM Debate Is Dead and Both Sides Won
Eric Schumacher-Rasmussen //
16 May 2013
The video industry has learned from the music industry's disastrous example, and created fair rights management systems.
Commentary: DASH Is Overrated—Enough Already!
Jan Ozer //
16 May 2013
The problem MPEG-DASH solves isn't that big a deal, and it's not going to make anyone's life simpler in the short term.