To clarify, Film Ideas wants to go opposite of proprietary. We would give away the source code and institutions can leave as is or modify as they see fit. You could add your own content, content from other producers/distributors (assuming you have the rights : - ) ) and of course Film Ideas' programs. The idea is to facilitate choice versus a prepackaged service.
We'd like to get some comments that support whether you think the software is robust enough for your in house use, if you like the style and navigation, etc. Film Ideas will have to incur some additional time and expense to prepare a free version so we want to make sure it is a viable concept before we do so. Thanks much all. Bob On Jun 15, 2011, at 12:11 PM, [email protected] wrote: > 3. Re: Free Streaming Software ([email protected]) > From: [email protected] > Date: June 15, 2011 10:32:42 AM CDT > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: [Videolib] Free Streaming Software > Reply-To: [email protected] > > Hi > > If you're talking about the necessity of an institution having to download > propriety software in order to access your content, my feeling is that > you're barking up wrong digital trees. > > Gary > >> Film Ideas is conducting a little research too. We have developed a >> streaming video system and are now considering providing the software free >> to others. We believe it is in the best interest of institutions (and >> independent producers) to have content choice and Film Ideas is trying to >> facilitate that. >> >> We are seeking the collective wisdom of the list serve to gauge if this >> idea has merit. Interested institutions would be able to modify the >> source code and brand the system to best suit their needs. Users can set >> up channels by colleges, departments or any way they choose. Subjects and >> all resources are fully customizable. It is friendly to use and easy to >> administer. >> >> You can evaluate the software by reviewing our application, at >> www.fichannels.com. Select the free trial, explore the capabilities, and >> then let us know what you think. >> >> Thanks, >> Bob >> >> Robert A. Norris >> Managing Director >> Film Ideas, Inc. >> Phone: (847) 419-0255 >> Email: [email protected]
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