Tag Archive for 'streaming'
Finally, Adobe has realized that the high price of the Flash Media Server was hindering its more wide adoption. I hope the open source alternative, Red 5, will still keep its momentum.
Here’s the summary:
The latest version of Flash Media Sever, which will ship in January 2008, will be come in three versions, ranging from free [...]
Stefan Richter at Flashcomgurus and a host of other Flash enthusiasts are excited by Adobe’s announcement that the next generation of Flash will support H.264 Video. This bit from Stefan:
The bottom line: a huge step forward for web video. The Flash Player will incorporate what is arguably the most versatile and most widely adopted video [...]
I’ve recently subscribed to Fabio’s blog and I’m not disappointed. Fabio’s keeping me up-to-date on all things Flash.
It looks like the Flash player just got a boost in the video deparment. Here’s the feature list (from Fabio):
Multi-threaded video decoding. The VP6 video decoding will now be performed in a separate thread if a multi-core [...]
In an attempt to dislodge Adobe’s Flash from its dominant position, Microsoft has launched Silverlight, a cross-browser, cross-platform plugin.
Adobe claims Flash has a 97% penetration, with the latest version (v.9) climbing to 80%+.
This from the horse’s mouth:
Based on the Microsoft .NET Framework, Silverlight enables developers and designers to use existing skills and tools: for [...]
Marc Cuban was telling us back in October that Google is crazy to buy Youtube.
A lot of guys said Marc Cuban is crazy to say that.
His main point was that Google will turn into a GIANT target for all content companies who have their content pirated and put on display at Youtube.
It seems Marc [...]
Another landmark in user-generated content hitting the ratings with confidence. Welcome the most viewed video on Gootube (AFAIK).
The video has received more than 35 million views so far and continues to grow. Unlike LonelyGirl15, there’s no trick here. They guy’s is no Numa Numa.
Tags: CMG, directors, show, streaming, UGC, user generated content, youtube
CMG, directors, show, streaming, [...]
I love browsing Youtube for the DIY shows that surface there. A recent “phenomenon” is Chad Vader, a show about Darth’s younger brother. Obviously, Lucas hasn’t sued them yet!
I just saw this announcement from the creators, it provides a peek behind the scenes of a show like that.
It’s a relief to see that some of [...]
I’m not sure who first reported the rumors – I got them from TechCrunch. You gotta love the word “unsubstantiated” in the headline. Rumors could be unsubstantiated and true, both at the same time.
Google bought Youtube for a figure pretty much in line with what the rumor said – $1.65B. The investors (Sequoia Capital) who [...]
Most of the shows by Youtube directors are boring, I’d be the first one to admit it. I’ve watched the first episodes of Ask a Ninja last year and most of them were only mildly entertaining.
I recently came back and saw one of the new ones – Minjas. Actually, this show was kind of funny. [...]
Marc Cuban has lashed against Youtube, saying in essence their popularity is a result of:
free hosting for all; and
copyrighted content avalable for free.
I agree their business model is still not entirely clear, i.e. not clear how they gonna monetize all this traffic.
Some have raised the argument that MySpace was in a similar position [...]
