October 2021
Magazine Features
The Streaming Media 50: The Most Important Companies in Online Video Tech
07 Oct 2021
Our annual Streaming Media 50 rounds up the most important, most interesting, and most innovative solutions providers in online video. You'll find names both familiar and unfamiliar here, as newer entrants join market veterans. So who made the list? Read on ...
OTT Beyond Borders: Reaching Global Audiences
09 Nov 2021
Expanding into new territories is fraught, but experts from Disney, DistroTV, and BritBox have found a way. Here are their insights into what OTT platforms need to do to make it work.
Religious Organizations Take Streaming to the Next Level
09 Nov 2021
Streaming video is helping houses of worship maintain and grow communities of believers in uncertain times. Here's how Jewish Broadcasting Service, Southeast Christian Church in Kentucky, St. Thomas Church on Fifth Avenue in New York City, and Preaching Christ Church in Tennessee are doing it.
Video Editing in the Cloud
11 Nov 2021
There are many cloud-based editing solutions available, nearly too many to count. Who should consider using them and why? How can you tell them apart? That's what I'll cover in this article.
Editor's Note
IATSE May Need to Strike While the Iron is Hot
29 Sep 2021
Studios and producers are reaping the rewards of the OTT revolution. It's about time everyone involved in creating our favorite shows and movies gets their fair share.
Streams of Thought
Will OTT Consolidation Hamper Innovation?
02 Dec 2021
The past 18 months have seen no shortage of mergers and acquisitions, and it has me wondering if all this consolidation will lead toward innovation. My gut says no, and plenty of industry pundits agree, but it could bring improvements to the customer experience.
The Producer's View
How YouTube Encodes Videos
19 Nov 2021
Looking for insights into exactly how YouTube encodes billions of videos? Jan Ozer went down the rabbit hole and shares what he discovered about AV1, VP9, and resolutions.