April/May 2012

Magazine Features

Two to Watch: Liquidus and MyPodStudios Are Up-and-Comers

Liquidus has become a used car video powerhouse without streaming any video at all, while MyPod Studios offers online video homepages.

Online Sci-Fi Show RCVR Breaks Out of the 'Tyrannical Rectangle'

Show creator David van Eyssen had to wait for technology to catch up with his vision of interactive storytelling, but it was all worth it.

Streaming to All Devices: Is it Worth the Expense?

With the number of video formats and video-enabled devices growing, content providers are stuck with the extra cost and effort. Is being on every platform worth it?

The 2012 Streaming Media All-Stars

It's time once again to celebrate the people who made our industry great in the past year and continue to drive innovation. Presenting the ten new inductees to the Streaming Media All-Stars!

Uncovering the Most Powerful Person in Media

Who is bigger than Rupert Murdoch or Lady Gaga? Who makes the decisions that Oprah bows to?

Higher Education Faces a Storm of Change with Video at the Center

Video is transforming how college students learn, but creating a video strategy takes careful planning.

Elemental Server Review: The One to Beat

If you need a tool to accelerate H.264 encoding, Elemental Server should be on the top of your list.

10 Living Room Streaming Options Compared

Set-top box or game console? Apple TV or Google TV? If you're in the market for a connected streaming device, read this first.

Windows Media Is Alive and Well

Even those who use Windows Media don't talk much about it. The fact is, Windows Media has an enormous installed base.

There's Nothing Pro about Final Cut Pro X

FCPX fails because Apple insists on controlling the experience, something that doesn't work with a professional audience.

Editor's Note

Listen Up Hollywood: Copy Protection Needs to Go

It's time to give the people what they want and let them enjoy their movies anytime, anywhere, and on any device.