How To Encode Your Videos For YouTube’s New High Quality Option

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Now that YouTube have started offering higher quality videos, the old settings for encoding your videos should be tossed out the window. This tutorial will walk you through the steps required to compress your video for YouTube using the free SUPER Video Encoder which is one of the the best free encoding applications available today. If you are using a professional software like Sorenson Squeeze or Apple Compressor, or even the inexpensive QuickTime Pro Player, many of the same settings will be available. If you are unsure of the equivalent setting or would like me to include specific instructions for your application, please leave a note in the comments.

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JW FLV Media Player - Website Media Player With Plugin Support

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Jeroen Wijering’s JW FLV Player is one of the most versatile website media players available. You can easily embed it into your website to display any media format supported by the Adobe Flash Player. Now at version 4, the JW FLV Player has been in active development for many years and has an active forum & user community.

One of the biggest drawbacks of most website media players is the lack of support for content management systems, blogging platforms and other 3rd party applications. This is where the JW FLV Player shines with multiple plugins available to easily use the player in your Wordpress blog, Drupal/Joomla website and many more applications.

Below is a demo of the player using it’s default skins. I was able to embed this player into the post using only one line of code!

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Free HD Footage Download (720p): Water

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This is the first free download offered by WebVideoTechniques. It is a free :30 clip that was shot with a Canon Vixia HF100. It has been slightly compressed to keep the file size down and converted to a QuickTime MOV 1280×720 at 30fps so it is easy to use with most editing software.

Web sample version and link to download after the break.

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Making Money With Your Web Videos

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Scott Kirsner of CinemaTech has compiled a cool list of sites where filmmakers and video producers can get paid for their video productions.  His list includes the companies names and web addresses, subject matter, length restrictions, details about how you get paid, and notes about each opportunity.  He collected all of this info between 2005 and 2007 for part of his recently publisted book, The Future of Web Video: New Opportunities for Producers, Entrepreneurs, Media Companies and Advertisers. 

There are quite a few recognizable names like YouTube and Blip.tv, but most of them I had never heard of including Break.com,  ExpertVillage.com, Jaman and more. Although some of the information is out of date considering how fast things change on the web, most of the sites listed are still active.  In addition to online distribution, Scott also lists some sites that offer DVD Burning and DVD Merchandising services. If you produce web video and would like to look into ways you can get paid for your work, then this list is a great starting point.  Be sure to check out his book as well.

http://www.scottkirsner.com/webvid/gettingpaid.htm

Do you know of any other ways to make money on your web videos or tried any of the services in the list?  Be sure to post your feedback in the comments!

Sorenson Squeeze 5 Released

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Squeeze 5 Pro is the latest release of Sorenson Media’s professional media encoding software. The new release is a major upgrade in features and usability compared to earlier versions. Improved audio and video quality, faster multithreaded encoding, and smoother workflow are just a few reasons Squeeze 5 should be in your arsenal of multimedia tools.

New Features

  • Variety of audience & device preset bundles
  • 3 new H.264 MPEG4 codecs including support for Flash H.264 video
  • Enhanced filters for deinterlacing and other video & audio preprocessing
  • Surround Sound 5.1 and 7.1 encoding
  • Vast input codec support
  • Watermarking for all output formats

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Who Wants To Be A Web Video Superstar?

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TechCrunch has posted a short (but sweet) primer on the tools you need to get started in the online video world including recording, streaming and distribution advice.  They review several live streaming options and cover some of the technical aspects of online distribution.  Online media expert Chris Pirillo shares some pro tips as well.

If you are looking to start a career as a video blogger or just looking learn more about live streaming services and web video distribution be sure to check it out.

Tools For Your Video Career via TechCrunch

Free Magazine Subscriptions for Video & Internet Professionals

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Here at Web Video Techniques, we enjoy free stuff. Here are some great industry magazines that you can subscribe to for free as long as you are a internet or video professional with a U.S. mailing address.

Website Magazine Cover

Website Magazine
Until now, there has not been a magazine that caters exclusively to the business of running a website. Website Magazine has tapped premier talent in the Internet industry for our content and each and every issue will contain practical advice and insights for website owners. Subscribe Now!


Streaming Media Magazine

Streaming Media Magazine
Each issue of Streaming Media Magazine will focus on a special theme, but every issue offers must-read features, commentary, and reviews for readers in all markets. Written and edited by industry practitioners, experienced users, and streaming business experts Streaming Media Magazine is the trusted resource for organizations investing in enterprise, news/entertainment, and education applications for streaming and other digital media. Subscribe Now!


Videography Magazine

Videography
Videography’s objective is to offer its readers—film, video and audio professionals in the production and post-production communities—a current, relevant resource for business and technology information. The magazine’s readers depend on its combination of news, reviews, interviews and tutorials to keep them informed and connected to their industry. Subscribe Now!


Streaming Media Magazine

DV Magazine
Since 1993, DV (Digital Video) Magazine has served the information needs of professionals involved in the production, postproduction, and delivery of digital video. Written and produced by experts in the field, DV (Digital Video) provides objective, hard-hitting, and in-depth product information. Subscribe Now!

Keep in mind that these are top quality leading publications available at no cost! Make sure to subscribe while the offer is still available.

SUPER Open Source Video Encoder & Player

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The Simplified Universal Player Encoder & Renderer (SUPER) is the Swiss Army knife of video transcoders. It can encode and decode virtually any media file and offers a plethora of options for encoding web videos. Although similar to MPEG Streamclip, SUPER seems to be more stable, advanced, and user friendly and does not rely on the QuickTime player for codec support.

Features

  • Encode to/from FLV, H.264, MP4, MP2, WMV, AVI, MOV, DIVX, XVID, MP3, OGG and many more
  • Advanced encoding settings and advanced H.264 options
  • Integrated player and stream downloader
  • Batch encoding
  • Media file analyzer - View all codec and meta data for any audio or video file

Here is a screenshot (click for larger image):

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Download Free Stock Footage at stockfootageforfree.com

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With over 100 clips spanning 10 categories and growing, StockFootageForFree.com is a great source for free broadcast quality stock video clips. All you have to do is fill out a simple form and you can download free fullsize SD clips (NTSC 720×480 29.97fps DV AVI) for use in your productions. Currently offering useful categories like Nature, Sports, Transportation, Cities/Locations and more, your sure to find something and the price can’t be beat.

Learn more at http://www.stockfootageforfree.com

Flowplayer: Open Source Flash Video Player For Your Website

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Flowplayer Free Flash Video Player

Adding Flash Video to a website without using a service like Vimeo or YouTube can be challenging if you are not a Flash Action Script expert. Maybe you have a intranet or paid content site and you need to host the video files on your own server and want to display the files in a custom player that matches the look of your site.

Enter the Flowplayer, a free (GPL License) highly customizable Flash Video player jam packed with all the features you might need for you progressive or streaming video website.

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