Online Distribution Articles

• Codecs and Compression
• Internet Sharing Sites
• Vidcasting

• Google TV - Ready For Prime Time?
  May, 2012
  by Marshal M. Rosenthal
  It's not always about whether the technology works well. Sometimes, it's about the interconnectivity and ease of use.
• Compression Software for Web Video
  March, 2012
  by Andrew Burke
  Web video is everywhere, playing on laptops, through video game consoles, in digital magazines on tablet computers, and even on TVs and mobile phones.
• Online Documentaries
  February, 2012
  by Andrew Burke
  Documentary storytelling is found across a diverse swath of mediums including celluloid film, DVD, online video and even interactive scrapbooking. Even through…
• Video on the Web
  September, 2011
  by Andrew Burke
  With new mediums come new opportunities - this should be the mantra of the video producer of today. Following are tips to formatting your story for the web.
• Tips to Promote Your Video Online
  January, 2011
  by Teresa Echazabal
  There has never been a better time for video producers to promote and distribute their own work. You don't have to hire someone to do it nor spend a lot of&hell…
• Blog + Video = Vlog
  November, 2010
  by Randy Hansen
  Vlogs are the new blogs. Vlogs are a visual medium. The only limitation is your ability to produce vlogs that are compelling, interesting and easily obtainable.
• Streaming Video, No Longer an Upstream Row
  September, 2010
  by Peter Zunitch
  Streaming video has evolved tremendously over the years. It's as stark a contrast as Dorothy's barren black and white farm was to the glory of the Emerald City.
• The MPEG-4 Super Hero
  September, 2010
  by Mark Montgomery
  It wasn't too long ago when MPEG-4 compression was strictly considered a deliverable format, but many camcorders now capture moving images in this format. So…
• Tweeting with Video
  July, 2010
  by Teresa Echazabal
  Got something to say? Say it on Twitter. Got something to really say? Grab your smartphone, point the camera at yourself, and start talking. Then what?
• Formatting for YouTube
  June, 2010
  by Kyle Cassidy
  In the past three years, Youtube.com, Google's video website, has become the place for video sharing. Knowing the restrictions will help you upload your next&he…
• Getting The Job Done
  May, 2010
  by Mark Montgomery
  Video editing can happen on all sorts of modern day personal computers. A fact that was not true when digital video editing was in its infancy. However, the…
• Internet Audio Encoding
  May, 2010
  by Hal Robertson
  Banking, sales, communication and news are just a few of the areas that have been completely transformed by the digital revolution.
• Video Sharing Sites Technical Specifications
  March, 2010
  by The Videomaker Editors
  Technical specifications and links to top video sharing sites. This list includes YouTube, Bilp TV, Bright Cove, Current TV, iStockphoto, iTunes, Live Video,…
• Popular Video Formats, Players and Distribution Methods
  January, 2010
  by Kyle Cassidy
  A look at some popular video formats, viewing platforms and distribution methods to help you figure out how best to get your video from a camcorder to your…
• Video Formats for Cell Phones
  January, 2010
  by Jim Martin
  From fast down-n-dirty video to YouTube, to samples of your work to a producer, cell phone video is everywhere. Here are tips to getting that footage from here.…
• Meet-Up Idea: Have An On-line Video Review At A Local Cafe
  November, 2009
  by Andrew Burke
  Many cafes, restaurants and community centers offer different forms of entertainment throughout the week. Why not have an On-Line Video Review?
• P2P Video Sharing
  September, 2009
  by Andrew Burke
  Peer-to-Peer Distribution now includes P2P video sharing. This technology has come a long way since the infamous Napster popularized illegal music sharing.
• Fool Proof Collaboration for Online Video Producers
  August, 2009
  by Mark Montgomery
  Smart producers are using online video collaboration to get fast feedback from their clients and to make adjustments without needing to meet the client.
• Best Online Video Sites
  July, 2009
  by Andrew Burke
  Videomaker readers want top quality! So, read on to discover the best online video sharing sites to display and promote your next video masterpiece.
• Preparing to Format Video for the Internet
  May, 2009
  by Mark Montgomery
  With so many potential targets for delivering your video, it becomes rather exhausting to plan how many different types of video formats to export from your…
• Building an Audience Online
  March, 2009
  by Andrew Burke
  A blog is simply a web log, or diary, that one shares with others. But when users were finally able to add video to these blogs, a viral phenomenon was born…
• Medium Cool: Launching Your Own Video Blog
  February, 2009
  by Edward B. Driscoll, Jr.
  Blog is simply a web log, or diary, that one shares with others. But when users were finally able to add video to these blogs, a viral phenomena was born. In…
• HD Online Convergence
  January, 2009
  by Jeff Sengstack
  HD Online: We have the technology. We can build faster internet connections, with better delivery service than ever before. Better, stronger, faster. The…
• Stellar Video, Just Smaller
  December, 2008
  by Jeanne Rawlings
  Tiny viewers are everywhere, allowing you to show a video from the palm of your hand. Learn how to creatively shrink movies and launch your career the micro…
• Video Blogging and Podcasting
  August, 2008
  by Andrew Burke
  Video is all over the place on the web nowadays, and nobody wants to get left behind. But how do you add video to a website, and, more importantly, why should…
• Finding Your Target Market
  July, 2008
  by Peter Biesterfeld
  The internet has turned traditional business models upside down. This includes the market relationship between sellers and buyers.
• Web Video for Beginners
  June, 2008
  by Mike VanHelder
  Video is all over the place on the web nowadays, and nobody wants to get left behind. But how do you add video to a website, and, more importantly, why should…
• YouTube - Step by Step
  April, 2008
  by Kyle Cassidy
  Everybody's jumping on the YouTube bandwagon, from cats and kids to vacation travelers and pros. It's fun and it's easy. Here are some quick tips to getting…
• Distributing the Goods
  April, 2008
  by Andrew Burke
  From YouTube to those that pay, video-sharing sites have risen from the obscure to dominate internet users' online experience. Which one is best for your&helli…
• Laughing at Others' Pain in YouTube Videos is Degrading
  February, 2008
  by Matthew York
  Schadenfreude Redux