Podcasting Simple Option for Delivering Videos

Posted by Derrick217 on November 20, 2010 under Video Streaming and Compression | Be the First to Comment

Podcasting is a simple option for delivering videos.  For organizations that need to deliver web video and video to the Video iPod, iPhone, and iPod Touch, Podcasting is a wise option to consider.  When you have a Podcast your videos will be available on both Mac, PC, and any device that can play Podcasts with iTunes.  Once your subscribers are connected to your Podcast they’ll automatically get your latest video updates based on their iTunes Preference settings.  Here’s what makes it easy once your Podcast is up and running.  To add a new video you only need to add the link to the video URL in a new blog post.  This is simplistic for those that have a workflow created to encode videos and then upload them directly to their server.

If you’d like to implement a Video Podcast or Audio Podcast for your organization give Freeman Compression Inc. a call at 407-477-5837 or E-mail us at info@freemancompression.com.  We can provide you with consulting services for the Podcast set-up then train you and your staff on how to use it.

Encoding for a Video Podcast

Posted by Derrick on September 8, 2009 under Video Streaming and Compression | Be the First to Comment

When encoding for a Video Podcast keep in mind you’re encoding for a Web Server.  Why?  Video Podcast videos and audio files are technical downloadable streaming files.  The downloading process mostly happens behind the scenes while you’re performing other tasks.  Video Podcast files are great in that you can provide them at very high quality since you’re targeting iTunes, Video iPods and iPhones.

Now, there’s no reason why you shouldn’t be using 2-Pass VBR or Multi-pass encoding when compressing your Video Podcast files.  Many times because of time you can opt for 2-Pass VBR encoding since Multi-pass generally uses about 5-6 passes.

Apple Launches iTunes Store in Mexico

Posted by Derrick on August 6, 2009 under Video Streaming and Compression | Comments are off for this article

Apple® announced the launch of the iTunes® Store in Mexico with an incredible selection of Mexican and international music from all the major labels and hundreds of independent labels. Launching with a catalog of millions of songs, the iTunes Store in Mexico features Mexican artists including Paulina Rubio, Vicente Fernández and Zoé and a wide range of international artists including Shakira, Lady Gaga, Green Day and thousands more. With most songs priced at 12 pesos and most albums at 120 pesos, the iTunes Store in Mexico is the best way for Mac® and PC users to legally discover, purchase and download music online.

“The iTunes Store in Mexico is off to a great start with music from all of the majors and hundreds of indie labels,” said Eddy Cue, Apple’s vice president of Internet Services. “And the revolutionary App Store in Mexico gets bigger and better with great new apps using amazing new features, and we can’t wait to see what developers come up with next.”

The iTunes Store in Mexico joins the revolutionary App Store, which has more than 65,000 applications available to consumers in 77 countries, reaching tens of millions of iPhone™ and iPod touch® users around the world. Customers have downloaded more than 1.5 billion apps and the recently released iPhone OS 3.0 software update includes over 100 new features like Cut, Copy and Paste; Spotlight® search; landscape keyboard and view; and expanded parental controls. Apps from the App Store work with both iPod touch and iPhone, including the new iPhone 3GS, the fastest, most powerful iPhone yet.

The iTunes Store offers music from all of the major labels and hundreds of independent labels including Warner Music, Sony Music Entertainment, EMI Music and Universal Music Group. All music on iTunes is available in iTunes Plus, Apple’s DRM-free format with high-quality 256 kbps AAC encoding for audio quality virtually indistinguishable from the original recordings. iTunes customers can also choose to download their favorite songs from the world’s largest online music catalog directly onto their iPhone over their 3G network for the same price as downloading to their computer. A great selection of music videos is also available for purchase and download, with most priced at 24 pesos.

Apple has made it easy for music fans in Mexico to purchase and enjoy music with iTunes Gift Cards, which can be purchased at national retailers including Liverpool, Mixup, Office Depot, El Palacio de Hierro, Sanborns and also at iShop, iStore and MacStore locations. iTunes Gift Cards are available in denominations of 200, 300 and 600 pesos.

Available starting today, exclusively on iTunes, fans can Countdown to the release of highly-anticipated new albums from Nelly Furtado, Sean Kingston and Jesse & Joy by purchasing and downloading advance songs from the albums as they are released on iTunes. Fans can then buy the albums on their release date at a reduced price based on songs they’ve already purchased with Complete My Album. Also, exclusive iTunes Live Sessions are available from Mexican artists including Plastilina Mosh and Motel, and also from a wide selection of international artists. And the iTunes Podcast Directory features over 150,000 free podcasts, including featured Mexican podcasts from Televisa, MVS Televisión, El Universal and Grupo Reforma.

With Apple’s legendary ease of use, pioneering features such as the ability to turn previously purchased tracks into complete albums at a reduced price, and seamless integration with iPod® and iPhone, the iTunes Store is the best way for Mac and PC users to legally discover, purchase and download music and video online.