November/December 2017
Magazine Features
Genius Uses Live Video to Pull in Music-Loving Fans and Brands
29 Nov 2017
By hosting live online events featuring some of the biggest names in rap, music site Genius has found a way to create events that brands want to take part in.
The 2017 Streaming Media Readers' Choice Winners
03 Nov 2017
289 nominees. More than 37,000 votes. 31 winners. Read on to find out who took home this year's coveted Streaming Media Readers' Choice Awards
The World According to Twitch: Winning With Experimentation
15 Dec 2017
Twitch is more than just the world's most popular gaming video content platform. It has a committed following in the millions, and just might be the future of media.
How to Choose and Use Objective Video Quality Benchmarks
01 Dec 2017
If you're not using a video quality measurement tool, you're behind the curve. Here's a look at the most popular tools and how they work.
Why Haven’t OTT Services Solved the Monetization Problem?
06 Dec 2017
Viewers don't get the same experience across all viewing platforms, and until they do broadcasters will have a tough time making money online.
Multicam Sports Webcasting With NDI and the TriCaster TC1
01 Dec 2017
Here's a look at how 4K-Over-NDI support, hardware-based instant replay, and Skype TX integration can benefit sports broadcasters.
MediaMelon QBR Review: Optimizing Video Streams One-by-One
25 Sep 2017
MediaMelon says it saves bandwidth costs by analyzing individual encoded streams and delivering each at its ideal visual quality. We put those claims to the test.
Roundup: Simple and Affordable Videoconferencing Solutions
01 Dec 2017
If you perform enough interviews for live streaming, before long you'll want to interview someone who's not at your location. For this roundup, we tested three videoconferencing solutions: vMix Call, Telestream Wirecast Rendezvous, and NewTek TalkShow.
The Industry
Breaking Windows: It's Time to Change the Movie Release System
18 Dec 2017
The current windowed release system is slow to put premium movies online. Hollywood is prioritizing its short-term profits, but could hurt itself in the long run.
Streams of Thought
The Streaming Industry Is Dead, and It's Never Been Hotter
15 Dec 2017
Over the decades the streaming video industry has migrated into hundreds of other industries, and what was fringe is now mainstream.
The Video Doctor
Progressive Web Apps: What They Are and How to Get Started
04 Dec 2017
With mobile viewing on the rise, developers need to know about progressive web apps which offer an app-like experience through the browser.
The Producer's View
Divideon Creates xvc, an HEVC Codec With Reasonable Pricing
08 Dec 2017
The surprise royalty payments on HEVC have some publishers looking for alternatives. Learn how one company created a better codec price plan.
Class Act
3 Tips for Educators Getting Started With Video Lectures
04 Dec 2017
Recording classroom lectures offers a host of benefits over delivering them live. Here's how instructors can ensure they get the best results.