Cisco predicts growth of web video
Written by Kelsey Brookes Thursday, 11 June 2009 22:31
While a more cynical observer might feel that Cisco are simply scaring up new business, their predictions of a five-fold increase in web video by 2013 are probably not too far off the mark.
With online streaming services such as NetFlix, Hulu and VidZone (to name a few) becoming more popular both on the desktop and in embedded devices, the demand for online video (and higher quality video along with it) is set to explode.
The real question is - can our ISPs handle the challenge? Is that Cisco calling?
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Sony launches VidZone for PS3
Written by Kelsey Brookes Thursday, 11 June 2009 22:06
Sony have released VidZone, their online music video application/service for PS3.
This is a free application, downloadable via the Sony online store, giving you access to free access to thousands of music videos.
No word on how often it will be updated, but it should be noted that this is an ad-supported model: expect more of the same in the future as media companies wise up to what consumers are really after.
0 CommentsTV Production slows in L.A.
Written by Forum Editor Thursday, 11 June 2009 22:21
Over the past five years, the production of TV pilots in the U.S. has dropped by 17%, with L.A. beating the national average with a whopping dip of 42%, according to a five-year report by FlimLA.
A great deal of production has shifted both out of California due to tax incentives, however Canada and other overseas locations are proving more cost effective. Fringe, this year's new sci-fi hit series is set in Boston, but the pilot was shot in Canada with the rest of the first series production moving to New York.
The economy is also to blame, with advertisers unwilling to spend as they once did.
Full article at Contra Costa Times.
0 CommentsLiving movie posters
Written by Kelsey Brookes Tuesday, 09 June 2009 22:39
Using a Red One to re-create the look of a one-sheet movie poster.
From Alexx Henry Photography, via BoingBoing.
0 CommentsHulu creates desktop app
Written by Kelsey Brookes Thursday, 28 May 2009 23:48
Hulu Labs have just released a desktop client for Mac and Windows. Still not available outside the US, of course.
So the question is, will Boxee be allowed to re-integrate or are Hulu looking to take the media centre space and offer playback of stored media?
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