Posted by Derrick on June 30, 2010 under Video Streaming and Compression | 
Using Amazon S3 and CloudFront is great way to implement Flash Streaming. The set-up is straightforward and uses Adobe’s Flash Media Servers. For those companies, individuals, and organizations looking to get up to speed with streaming quickly this is another good option. You get access to the Adobe Flash Media Server for a much lower price at start-up. The fact that Dynamic Streaming is supported with the Flash Media Server is another reason why many will plan to implement Flash Streaming using Amazon S3 and Cloudfront.
Posted by Derrick on June 27, 2010 under Video Streaming and Compression |
Encoding to Windows Media Standard in Squeeze 6 for Mac is different than in the past with using Squeeze 4 and 5. Most likely you’ll think that it’s not possible in Squeeze 6 if you look under the Windows Media Presets. However, it is possible just a little hidden in this latest version.
The benefit of using Windows Media Standard is you can encode videos using 2-pass CBR and get other features for encoding Windows Media video files. First, you must have a license of Telestream’s Flip4Mac WMV. OK, so let’s show you where to look to encode to Windows Media Standard in Squeeze 6.
Navigate to the presets in Squeeze 6 and choose the Formats view. Click on the + button similar to above and choose the creation of a QuickTime Export preset.
When the next dialog opens choose Windows Media from the Pop-up Menu.
Now on the right of the Custom preset dialog you’ll see an Option button on the right towards the top. Click the Option button.
Now you can see all the options available for encoding to Windows Media. Bascially these are the Flip4Mac options. Within Flip4Mac you can choose your desired output settings as well as 2-pass CBR or other compression methods. You can also select the Windows Media Standard option. Once you make your adjustments click the OK button.
Now you should see your compression preset for output to Windows Media Standard listed under the Windows Media presets with the QuickTime Export options.
Tags: 2-pass CBR, Compression, encode, encoding, Flip4Mac, media, preset, QuickTime Export, Squeeze 6, Squeeze 6 for Mac, Standard, Telestream, Windows, windows media, Windows Media Standard
Posted by Derrick on June 26, 2010 under Video Streaming and Compression |
Telestream, a leading provider of digital media tools and workflow solutions, announced that its Episode video encoding software was selected by Banis Software Development, Inc. to provide video and audio transcoding for V&A Waterfront World Media & Legacy Centre which was built for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in Cape Town, South Africa. Banis selected Episode for integration with its Server DAM digital asset management and distribution system. Initially developed for the Vancouver 2010 Winter Games, Server DAM is the first system of its kind to offer an uncompressed cloud storage and distribution portal with secure web access to video footage for accredited press. Thousands of registered media from around the world gained access this week to the online video portal which allows them to build pre-game video packages in a variety of formats for the 2010 FIFA World Cup which opens in Cape Town on June 10.
“We selected Episode encoder because of the simplicity of fully integrating it with Server DAM and because of the breadth of formats it provides,” said Ford Sinclair, President at Banis Software Development, creators of the video portal. “Telestream’s Episode was a natural fit for our business needs. The strength of our products is that they function as one system, providing on-demand access 24 hours a day to video footage in any format for any number of users.”
Banis integrated Episode server-based software with Server DAM to enable fully automated, on-demand video transcoding. Initial loading of the clips into the video portal included hours of HD video which needed to be encoded into 5 to 60-second clips. According to Sinclair, Episode was the only system that met all the demands required by his client, including input support for RED camera format. Sinclair adds, “Telestream’s technical support has been amazing.”
The Cape Town media center for the 2010 FIFA World Cup at www.waterfrontmediacentre.co.za provides global access to the video portal which offers local footage, location shots, B-roll, HD highlights and photography. Registered media are given secure access to the portal where they can create a custom menu and specify selection criteria. Video/audio format choices include ProRes 4:2:2 HD, NTSC-SD, PAL-SD, uncompressed video, plus QuickTime .mov and .flv for the web. Additional choices include style shots, locations, venues and keyword searches.
Banis developed Server DAM as a robust video portal with a huge data center backend to support large-scale video needs. A single video clip can simultaneously be accessed by 10,000 users without interruption or loss of speed. According to Sinclair, the system proved itself at the Vancouver 2010 Winter Games where less than 5 percent of total resources were used at any given time.
Tags: .FLV, audio, DAM, encoding, Episode Encoder, mov, on-demand video transcoding. Episode, online, quicktime, Server Dam, server-based software, Telestream, transcodes, transcoding, Video, video portal
Posted by Derrick217 on June 24, 2010 under Video Streaming and Compression |
Convert .ASF videos to VC-1 with Squeeze. The benefit of using Squeeze for this purpose is the fact that you can process a batch of videos if you desire. You could process the videos by importing the videos directly or by using watch folders. With Squeeze you can also leverage automatic FTP to your output location. Outside of converting .ASF videos to VC-1 there are many other benefits of using Squeeze.
Posted by Derrick on June 19, 2010 under Video Streaming and Compression |
“Derrick Freeman and his company Freeman Compression Inc provide a wealth of knowledge and the practical application of state of the art Video Streaming services. With the assistance of Mr. Freeman, we have been able to significantly improve our customers streaming services. Their vast and broad technical experience and their solutions were always both cost effective and realistic.”
Antonio Espinal
President, ITS Websites LLC
http://www.itswebsites.com
“Derrick was a godsend! I was building a streaming video web site, www.theivfexperience.com, and knew nothing with regard to the streaming video portion of it. Thanks to Derrick, I do now.”
“I contacted Derrick, explained my specific needs, we set up a time to work together online (He’s East coast. I’m West coast.) and within a few hours my site was streaming.”
“As I continued to build the site, I needed his expertise a couple of more times. He was always interested in my project. On one occasion I called him as he was flying out of Florida to an event. While at the event he kept my project at the top of his list and had an answer for me within a couple of days. My issue had presented him with a challenge and he made sure I had minimum down time. Once he had the answer, he also made the time to help me implement it. It was another one of those first-time things for me. So not only did he help me set it up, I also now know how to implement it for myself.”
“In all of our dealings, Derrick Freeman has shown a high level of knowledge and expertise. He is cost conscious. And he cares about his clients. Very professional. Not always easy to accomplish, particularly when doing it all on the phone. Derrick Freeman has done a great job for me.”
Tim Marshall
President, Tim Marshall Enterprises, Inc.
“I first worked with Derrick when I hired on as Station manager for the City of Dayton. He was a Production Technician then. I soon promoted him to Production Specialist. Through his own initiative he developed a process to stream our videos over the internet. Later He started his own company and I utilize his services regularly to keep my streaming operation up to date and running smoothly. Derrick has a deep understanding of his field and provides excellent service with a short turn-around time. He always thinks of his customers’ needs and finds a solution that work best for them.”
Randal Bellinger
DGTV Station Manager, City of Dayton
“I had no idea how to create a podcast. Derrick was extremely professional in showing me how to do this. Derrick really knows his stuff! I was fortunate enough to be the only one in the class. But I must say I liked the one on one training and the way that Derrick asked me what I wanted to get out of the class and gave me the specific training I requested and more.”
Mark Siple
Information Technology Professional, College of Medicine Information Systems
University of Vermont
Did the class answer the key questions that you had regarding streaming media?
“Yes, but it also brought up questions that I didn’t have before – Derrick did a great job answering these questions.”
James Gash
Disney’s Animal Kingdom
“The instructor took his time in the beginning to assess the experience level of the students in order to prevent going over redundant information allowing the class to concentrate on important information. Current and relevant information was given to students.”
Dusan Ilic
Defense Information School
“Derrick Freeman taught me how to use two different audio programs so that I could expand my speaking, writing and training with the use of audio. I find him to be a very knowledgeable and supportive coach and teacher. Not only is he technically proficient, he is also patient and tailors his sessions to the unique needs of his client.”
“I highly recommend him for consulting projects of all sizes, with clients ranging from corporate to entrepreneurial.”
Oshana Himot, MBA
www.togobeyond.com
