Quote of the Day: "Unprovided with original learning, unformed in the habits of thinking, unskilled in the arts of composition, I resolved to write a book." ~ Edward Gibbon
On this Stardate: In 2005, The Huffington Post debuted.
CDNs Provide Link to Video Anywhere Today, we expect to be able to view all of our video at any time, in any place and on any device. This trend of mobile communications has spawned companies that specialize in providing all or a few of the estimated 30 discrete functions needed to make video programming instantly available on a range of devices around the globe.
Using a Light Meter to Maintain Atmosphere by Jay Ankeney I wanted to share a technique I developed over the years utilizing a reflected light meter to maintain a consistency of fog or atmosphere in a location over time.
Nielsen: Americans View 17 Channels Despite Record Number According to Nielsen's forthcoming Advertising & Audiences Report, the average U.S. TV home now receives 189 TV channels—a record high and significant jump since 2008, when the average home received 129 channels. Despite this increase, however, consumers have consistently tuned in to an average of just 17 channels.
"Achieving Maximum Accuracy in Video Quality Measurement," from Video Clarity is a white paper focused on helping content originators and distributors understand a method to ensure that viewers get the best quality of experience, advertisers are satisfied, and regulations are met.
"Selecting Next-Generation Video Servers," from Rohde and Schwarz examines the rapid pace of technology development and the incorporation of information technology into broadcast and the broadcast operating environment.
"Hybrid Software as a Service," from Signiant discusses how businesses of all sizes are capitalizing on new modes of computing and software delivery—including software as a service and hybrid SaaS—that let them achieve a new level of results with less technology investment.
"Beyond CALM," from Linear Acoustic offers a comprehensive, beginning-to-end approach to measuring and controlling loudness.