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Device-driven video formatting
Written by Kelsey Brookes Monday, 04 May 2009 00:00
EQ Network has announced its Media Delivery Bar, which offers users an easy to understand method for viewing video on almost any device - without having to understand any of the confusing conversion jargon.
Users simply choose the device that they want to watch the media on and the Media Delivery Bar will convert the video to the appropriate format and deliver it a few minutes later.
As the TechCrunch article points out, companies like YouTube who already provide Flash to h.264 conversion for iPhone are not the target market, however many other players with more specific content are simply not viewable on the iPhone. Services like Vimeo and Viddler are left out in the cold and the Media Delivery Bar could provide a turn-key solution for companies wanting to offer iPhone delivery.
Read the full article on TechCrunch
0 CommentsOne departs, one moves forward
Written by Forum Editor Wednesday, 29 April 2009 00:54
Earlier this week Lycos, original purveyor of search, announced that they would close their doors on Lycos Cinema. The service was designed to facilitate simultaneous viewing of video across multiple computers, theoretically to provide a 'social' viewing experience.
Unfortunately, after two years of trying with little to show for it and no agreements with major studios, it's time to call it a day. Lycos Cinema will shutdown today.
YouTube on the other hand have begun testing a program for select content partners to offer direct downloads of YouTube content. It's up to the partners to decide the charge (if any) of downloads and what license will be granted for use.
As TechCrunch notes, it's not clear if Google will charge partners a percentage of the for-fee downloads, but given the need for further monetisation strategies, it seems likely.
Story via TechCrunch
0 CommentsHDD Media play with built-in iPod dock
Written by Kelsey Brookes Wednesday, 29 April 2009 00:48
As odd as this device is (and available only in Japan, the land of odd devices), I can't help but see it as yet another step on the path to making media more accessible.
It's compatible with standard 3.5" SATA drives, connects to your TV via HDMI and can connect to the net via USB or Ethernet. Codec-wise, it can play back all the usual suspects, with the exception of .mkv.
The odd part is the iPod dock that supports everything except the iPhone and iPod touch. Not a bad kind of oddness however - take your media with you with the added convenience of plug n' play on the big screen.
Story via CrunchGear
0 CommentsState of the industry
Written by Forum Editor Wednesday, 29 April 2009 00:09
Our favourite internet activist, Cory Doctorow, has an excellent and thought provoking article on Big Entertainment and the shift away from physical media. It's this shift, designed to protect an outmoded business model that drives anti-consumer actions and lobbying.
In short - it's never a good idea to sue your customer-base.
Read the whole article: Big Entertainment Wants to Party Like it's 1996
0 CommentsFrom the 'Why?' files - 1080i PMP
Written by Forum Editor Wednesday, 22 April 2009 00:42
Cube have just announced their new 5" Portable Media Player. It's claim to fame: being the world's first PMP that can output 1080i video.
My first reaction is 'Why?', but I guess there are those out there would welcome the ability to carry their media and plug it into a HD display. Of course, the inbuilt 5" display would look just as good on standard-def.
0 CommentsAmazon Video on Demand goes HD
Written by Forum Editor Wednesday, 22 April 2009 00:06
Amazon's burgeoning video-on-demand service has gone HD. The service will now be available on Panasonic VIERACast TVs, in addition to Tivo, Roku and Sony devices.
Of course, this is US only. Australian users are still stuck with Blockbuster's service.
Full story and press release on Engadget
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