What are the different types of metadata we can use in production and post production?
Metadata – data about the video and audio assets we use – comes in four types: source, added, derived and inferred.
How will video be distributed on the Internet?
The traditional media seem to favor real time streaming, but that’s just not viable according to Mark Cuban.
How to fix independent feature distribution
Kent Nichols has a thought-provoking post today on his blog on how to reinvent Sundace. It set me thinking about what’s wrong with distribution and how we might fix it.
A great customer service story
I like to moan about poor customer service, but sometimes great service has to be called out: PCPitstop has some great customer service.
What’s the difference between a codec and a container or wrapper?
I was asked to write a short explanation of the difference between codecs and file containers or file wrappers. Codecs go in Containers!
When is a market saturated?
With about as many RED One cameras already sold as there are independent features made each year in the US, when is the market saturated?
Why Final Cut Pro specific cameras?
At the MacWorld Supermeet last night, JVC announced two new camcorders that are QuickTime native – designed for Final Cut Pro – but with an interesting twist.
Why do we have ad budgets?
If the advertising pays off then limiting the advertising only limits the revenue!