Navigating a Multi-Codec World
04 Mar 2021
AVC led to format consolidation, but we've seen more fragmentation in recent years. Fortunately, the huge critical mass around AOMedia might lead to a simpler future.
Beyond Standards: Moving Past MPEG to Create a Video-Friendly Web
21 Jul 2016
As over-the-top video continues to grow in popularity—call it the "Netflix-ification" of the web—the streaming standards the industry relies on begin to feel the strain.
The Codecs That Make UHD Video Possible: HEVC Vs. VP9
09 May 2014
Which codec delivers better image quality? Which is more compatible? And what about Daala, the spoiler codec currently being developed from scratch?
Encoding.com: Streaming Media's Comprehensive Hands-On Review
19 Aug 2013
While it delivered impressive results in our tests, Encoding.com isn't perfect: Read our review before paying extra for Turbo mode.
WebM: It's Forgotten but Not Quite Gone
21 Dec 2012
For those who forgot about WebM, you're not the only ones. Support never materialized for Google's open source format.
How to Produce HTML5 Video
19 Sep 2012
How to Encode Video for HTML5
19 Sep 2012
Ogg Theora, H.264, or WebM? A Streaming Media East presentation guides viewers through the fractured state of HTML5 video.
MPEG DASH's Future Is Fractured, Says VideoRX
09 Jul 2012
At the Streaming Media East conference, Robert Reinhardt of VideoRX says that MPEG DASH's unified vision is still years away.
Got an Online Video Question? Ask Jan!
27 May 2011
Got an Online Video Question? Ask Jan!
Navigating HTML5 Video
10 Mar 2011
A look at key developments that shaped the HTML5 platform, as well as practical and technical resources to help you implement HTML5 Video
HTML5 Video FAQs: Your Questions Answered
26 Jan 2011
HTML5, the iPad, and the iPhone: What You Need to Know
19 Jan 2011
The world of HTML5 video is fragmented, but a recent webinar explains how content providers can best prepare for it.
Google's Rejection of H.264 in Chrome Means a Unified HTML5 Video Tag is Now a Pipe Dream
17 Jan 2011
Google's attempt to clarify its decision to drop H.264 from Chrome in favor of WebM creates even more questions than it answers
Commentary: Welcome to the Two-Codec World
12 Jan 2011
With WebM, Google hasn't created any new revenue opportunities, opened any new markets or increased the size of the pie. They've just made it more expensive to get your share, all in the highly ethereal pursuit of "open codec technologies."
Bringing Five Alive: Best Practices for HTML5 Video Deployment
30 Dec 2010
A look at best practices for HTML5 Video deployment
W3C's Le Hagaret Says Developers Are Finding Better Performance with WebM
06 Dec 2010
The head of the W3C's video standards group cites community "sentiment" finding that WebM outperforms Ogg in terms of "bandwidth and quality"
Encoding.com Now Supports Ogg Theora and WebM
20 Oct 2010
Encoding.com Now Supports Ogg Theora and WebM
20 Oct 2010
Open Video Conference Reflects a Shifting Landscape
04 Oct 2010
The annual gathering shows a passion for open formats and creative work.
HTML5: What You Need to Know
03 Sep 2010