[videoblogging] Decoding the HTML 5 video codec debate
Ars Technica did a great summary of where we're at with video codecs at the moment. http://bit.ly/InQbD Ogg Theora is an open format that is thought to be unencumbered by patents. The primary reference implementation is distributed under an open source license and it is being developed by the non-profit Xiph.org with funding from Mozilla. Ogg is strongly preferred by the open source software community because it can be freely redistributed without requiring licensing fees. H.264 is a high-performance codec that is maintained by the ISO Moving Picture Experts Group (MPEG) as part of the MPEG-4 family. It is emerging as the dominant codec for both streaming video and optical media, as it is said to deliver the visual quality of MPEG-2 (used on DVDs) at roughly half the bitrate. The MPEG LA consortium manages licensing of the underlying patents that cover H.264 compression algorithms and other software methods needed to implement the codec. In order to use the format, adopters have to pay licensing fees to MPEG LA. Jay -- http://ryanishungry.com http://jaydedman.com http://twitter.com/jaydedman 917 371 6790 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [videoblogging] Decoding the HTML 5 video codec debate
Another licensing issue that is often overlooked is the ambiguity of MPEG LA's future patent royalty collection plans. MPEG LA has established broadcast fees that licensees will be required to pay for distributing free (or ad-supported) streaming video content on the Internet. These fees will not be instated until the end of 2010, when the second H.264 licensing period goes into effect. The language used in the current license treats Internet streaming just like over-the-air television, implying that the licensees will have to pay broadcast fees per-region. That could prove to be extremely costly for Internet video providers who make their content available around the world. Licensee? Does that mean me? WTF? Or must I use a video delivery system to stream my content? Sounds to me like capturing the market. peace, Ron Watson http://k9disc.blip.tv http://k9disc.com http://discdogradio.com http://pawsitivevybe.com On Jul 7, 2009, at 10:09 AM, Jay dedman wrote: Ars Technica did a great summary of where we're at with video codecs at the moment. http://bit.ly/InQbD Ogg Theora is an open format that is thought to be unencumbered by patents. The primary reference implementation is distributed under an open source license and it is being developed by the non-profit Xiph.org with funding from Mozilla. Ogg is strongly preferred by the open source software community because it can be freely redistributed without requiring licensing fees. H.264 is a high-performance codec that is maintained by the ISO Moving Picture Experts Group (MPEG) as part of the MPEG-4 family. It is emerging as the dominant codec for both streaming video and optical media, as it is said to deliver the visual quality of MPEG-2 (used on DVDs) at roughly half the bitrate. The MPEG LA consortium manages licensing of the underlying patents that cover H.264 compression algorithms and other software methods needed to implement the codec. In order to use the format, adopters have to pay licensing fees to MPEG LA. Jay -- http://ryanishungry.com http://jaydedman.com http://twitter.com/jaydedman 917 371 6790 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [videoblogging] Hand hardware for rigging audio and video using a HiMD minidisc
Slideshow of hardware setup: http://ratbaggy.blogspot.com/2009/07/hand-hardware-rig-for-shooting-video.html Dave, you are a true video nerd! everyone go check out the slideshow of his camera/audio setup. http://ratbaggy.blogspot.com/2009/07/hand-hardware-rig-for-shooting-video.html Jay -- http://ryanishungry.com http://jaydedman.com http://twitter.com/jaydedman 917 371 6790
Re: [videoblogging] Eternalmoonwalk.com - amazing MJ tribute crowdsource video project
i cant stop watching it! lol On Mon, Jul 6, 2009 at 3:50 PM, Kevin Lim brainop...@gmail.com wrote: It's full of pop... this MJ tribute video project is clever and amazingly executed... http://www.eternalmoonwalk.com Kevin Lim Cyberculturalist http://theory.isthereason.com This email is: [ ] bloggable [X] ask first [ ] private email locator: ╔╗╔═╦╗ ║╚╣║║╚╗ ╚═╩═╩═╝ -- http://geekentertainment.tv [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
[videoblogging] Flip Mino HD from FCP to h.264 for Blip/youtube
Hello Videobloggers. I'm new to this group and so happy with my Flip Mino HD. Searching the emails for my answer, I see that someone noted that the Flip was like a gateway drugmade me laugh...So, I'm fairly buzzed at this point, and am wondering if there is such a thing as a magic combination of settings for Flip HD media making its way though MPEG Streamclip, fcp, and compressor to crosspost videos from Blip that are 8 min in length to my indexhibit.org website.Is there any way to adjust what Im doing (workflow below) to make the videos smaller and not sacrifice image quality? The perennial question What settings do you use for Flip Mino HD. Thus far this is my workflow: MpegStreamclip: Batch convert using Apple Intermediate Codec at Best / Audio Stereo 48khz, 1280 x 720 (unscaled) Into FCP: Sequence settings: 1280 x 720 (HDTV 720p 16:9) square none 30 AIC Through Compressor: h.264 300 kbs 640 x 360 Data rate 2.000 key frame: auto fast start: on frame rate: current frame controls: off multi pass: on frame reorder: on This creates a file size of 1.41 GB The image quality of the flash video on Blip looks horrible, and the gorgeous QT video on Blip takes ions to load on my indexhibit website. Kind thanks for any help. Robin [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
