June/July 2013
Magazine Features
MPEG-DASH: Making Tracks Toward Widespread Adoption
11 Jul 2013
Despite all the hype, the move to embrace MPEG-DASH and the DASH264 spec has been slow-going. We look at the history of DASH and the roadblocks it faces moving forward.
Taking Steps to Fight Piracy in Online Video
01 Jul 2013
Legislators and content owners are trying a variety of tactics to combat piracy, but so far the pirates are staying a step ahead.
No Second Chances: Get Live Events Right the First Time
28 Jun 2013
Learn the five core elements for a live event, then follow this battle-tested advice to ensure live enterprise events come off without a hitch.
The WiredArts Fest: High Culture Meets Live Online Video
09 Jul 2013
A 12-night event streams live music, dance, and theater to a global audience, proving that the arts have a place in online video.
Niche Sports — Such as Drifting — Find Growing Audiences Online
08 Jul 2013
Sports too small for cable are finding big success with online video. Dailymotion tapped into the passion for drifting with a new series called "Battle Tested."
Review: Harmonic ProMedia Xpress
03 Jul 2013
We put the first generation of the recently released ProMedia Xpress through a variety of tests, looking at performance, quality, closed captions, and more.
For UltraHD Streaming, Studios Need to Forge a Desperate Alliance
10 Jul 2013
Consumers will never go for 4K video that stumbles on the last mile. Here's what the major studios can do about it.
Commentary: Standards Are Meaningless (Until They Mean Something)
10 Jul 2013
Enough with the new standards. All the talk about HTML5, DASH, and HEVC is mostly hot air, and here's why.
Online Video Lets Professors Flip the Classroom
09 Jul 2013
In a trend called "flipping the classroom," college instructors have students view instructional videos online before class, so that classroom time is put to better use.
Shedding Light on UltraViolet Performance
28 Jun 2013
Most studios are on-board and most new releases are UltraViolet-enabled. But does that mean UltraViolet is a success?
Editor's Note
Cord-Cutters Find No Easy Solution to Replacing Cable
01 Jul 2013
Those ready to dump cable or satellite subscriptions should be careful what they ask for. Cobbled together alternatives can be ungainly and challenging.