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iTunes Music Store Goes DRM-Free
At its final Macworld keynote, Apple announced that it's getting rid of DRM for iTunes Music and introducing a new tiered pricing plan. (1/6/2009)
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YouTube Saga Mirrors iTunes Negotiations
Recent events, including Warner Music’s removal of its videos, appear to prove YouTube's value to music labels and recall similar issues that arose between the labels and Apple. (1/4/2009)
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Review: LSI Tarari Encoder Accelerator LCPX-6140
The LSI Tarari Encoder Accelerator is a solid and affordable option for high-volume producers who need to accelerate their VC-1 encoding. (12/29/2008)
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Streams of Thought: Give!
With the holiday season upon us, streaming professionals should consider giving their time to a good cause. (12/29/2008)
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The Ultimate Guide to Creating Online Video Content That Works, Part 2
In the second part of this feature, industry professionals discuss the pros and cons of high and low video production quality and long-form and short-form content. (12/25/2008)
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A Music (Industry) Gift for the Holidays?
The RIAA announced a shift in its anti-piracy efforts just in time for the holidays, moving away from suing individuals to asking help from ISPs in getting users to cease and desist filesharing. (12/23/2008)
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Streaming Continues to Grow, But Physical Media Still Wins Out
New studies from Deloitte and Ipsos show impressive growth in online video usage, especially among women, but when it comes time to pay for content, viewers are still more likely to purchase on DVD. (12/19/2008)
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Futurewatch 2009: Big Opportunities, Big Challenges in Educational Video
It’s an exciting time to be working in educational media, but it’s also a critical time as we make decisions on platform, content, format, and management that may well determine the equality of students’ learning for years to come. (12/16/2008)
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Back to Basics: H.264 Licensing Terms
Confusion and consternation abound. Here's a brief overview and analysis of H.264 licensing terms. (12/12/2008)
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Spicy Ideas: The Revolution Is Being Televised
Jose Castillo turns Gil Scott-Heron's "The Revolution Will Not Be Televised" into a clarion call for the streaming media industry. (12/11/2008)
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Review: Gomez Active Streaming XF
Gomez's first foray into large-object and streaming-delivery testing for CDNs seems to be a good initial launch. (12/11/2008)
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Review: Datmedia Datpresenter
While imperfect, Datpresenter is a good choice for those looking to create and deliver internet TV channels. (12/11/2008)
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Eyes on the Enterprise: All Mobile Devices Are Not the Same
Interest in mobile multimedia is on the rise, but to fully exploit its potential, the industry should learn some lessons from the corporate world. (12/11/2008)
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Planning for Webcasting Success
Considerations for deploying an enterprise video communications platform (12/11/2008)
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The HD Showdown: Codec Vendors Battle It Out for Supreme Quality
Microsoft, On2, and Jan Ozer square off to determine which codec produces the highest quality video: VC-1, VP6, or H.264. (12/11/2008)
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New Video Frontiers: Taking It Beyond the PC
With online video viewership up substantially in 2008, 2009 is set to be the year that multisource, multiscreen video blows up. (12/11/2008)
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Industry Perspectives: The New Era of Corporate Communications
While there is no shortage of technologies to achieve easy and effective collaboration among teams, none are as immersive as video. For this reason, enterprise video is the next big thing in corporate communications. (12/11/2008)
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Case Study: Game On—Bringing the NHL to IPTV
Neulion, Inc. and BandCon came together to bring the NHL to IPTV. Now fans can access live games, on-demand highlights, behind-the-scenes footage, clips from morning skate, and pregame and postgame interviews and commentary. (12/11/2008)
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Stream This: Netflix Needs a Business Model
Netflix is moving more and more toward streaming, a move that will serve the company well down the road. But how do they plan to make money off of it? (12/11/2008)
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Editor's Note: User-Generated Politics
How the YouTube generation turned the 2008 Presidential election upside-down (12/11/2008)
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Tutorial: Improving Video Color Quality
By knowing their equipment, adjusting white and black levels during acquisition, and encoding in high complexity, webcasters can set themselves apart from their colleagues with higher quality videos. (12/10/2008)
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