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.
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 Although some of the information is out of date considering how fast things change on the web, most of the sites listed are still active.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!
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
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
JW FLV Media Player – Website Media Player With Plugin Support
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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