February/March 2011 (Sourcebook)
Magazine Features
Publisher's Note: What Is a Superhero, Anyway?
10 Mar 2011
Introducing Streaming Media's own specialist superhero, a champion to inspire readers to create great online video.
The State of Streaming Media and Entertainment 2011
10 Mar 2011
The future looks bright for streaming media content providers in their fight for consumers' attention.
Video Sprawl in 2011: The State of the Enterprise
10 Mar 2011
Industry leaders agree that this is the year enterprise video moves beyond ‘ego-casting' and training.
The State of the Connected Living Room 2011
10 Mar 2011
From Apple TV to Roku, there's no shortage of connected devices on the market. But will the lack of standardization doom them all to failure?
Choosing a Streaming Encoding Tool
10 Mar 2011
Our annual test of the leading desktop encoding programs.
Mobile Video in 2011
10 Mar 2011
We saw a variety of important portable devices launched in 2010. Here's who won and who lost the portable video race.
The State of Online Video Advertising 2011
10 Mar 2011
As more ad networks appear on the scene, with better solutions that are easier to use, advertisers are opening their pocketbooks.
Educational Video in 2011
10 Mar 2011
Video is no longer novel on college campuses. While video's not quite as ubiquitous as textbooks, it's getting there.
The State of Metadata in 2011
10 Mar 2011
2010 saw consolidation, and 2011 promises to be a watershed year for video metadata and search.
Consolidation in the Streaming Media Sectors
10 Mar 2011
Consolidation continues across all sectors of the streaming industry, and a major IPO is scuttled.
How to Set Up a Streaming Server, from A to Z
10 Mar 2011
From ABR to Zeri, here's what you need to know to get started with your streaming server.
The 411 on OVPs
10 Mar 2011
Not all OVPs are alike. Here's a look at what they all have in common, as well as differentiating features.
Live Webcasting Solutions Buyer's Guide
10 Mar 2011
From consumer tools all the way up to broadcast-grade solutions, the choices for webcasting technologies are almost endless.
2011 Editors' Picks for the Best in Streaming Video
10 Mar 2011
What do the Apple iPad, BitTorrent, and the Roku XDS have in common? They're all winners in our book.
How to Encode to WebM
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.
Assuring Video Quality
10 Mar 2011
When we're at the point where all encoders work just as well, how do we measure quality? From PSNR to SSIM to ‘golden eyes,' here's a look at how video quality can be assessed.
Social Media Strategies: Video Is the Killer App
10 Mar 2011
Companies are realizing the power of social media and video and are desperately trying to figure out how to implement them into their existing businesses.
Navigating HTML5 Video
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
Yes Men Documentary Prospers with P2P Distribution
10 Mar 2011
The activist corporate pranksters/video producers embrace peer-to-peer distribution for their film The Yes Men Fix the World.
iStreamPlanet, Intel and Switch Communications Go for Online Gold
10 Mar 2011
iStreamPlanet, Switch Communications, and Intel Corp. teamed up to deliver an outstanding online media experience for the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympic Games.
The Cyber Classroom: Case Study
10 Mar 2011
A mashup of lecture and distance learning improves student performance.
Video Job Fair: Case Study
10 Mar 2011
Jobnob's Ivy Plus Job Fair was a win-win for employers and recruits.
Mediaco and MediaPlatform: Case Study
10 Mar 2011
MediaPlatform helped one of Canada's largest event companies take control of its webcasts.
Adobe TV—ColdFusion, Hot Video Site: Case Study
10 Mar 2011
Leading interactive agency advances next generation of Adobe TV to discerning creative audiences.
3.8 Million Grammy Live Fans Can’t be Wrong: Case Study
10 Mar 2011
The interactive, complementary Grammy webcast drew a huge audience and boosted TV views to boot.
Editor's Note
Editor's Note: Embrace the Chaos
10 Mar 2011
The online video industry is a mess—and we wouldn't have it any other way.