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As some of you know, we're a group of video production professionals and we're here to shed some light into this inmense world of video conferencing, video hosting and video production, among several other things. We're a non-profit organization, so if you have any comments, stories, things you think we forgot to mention or would simply like to add, feel free to do so by leaving your comments below. You can even call us at the number listed at the bottom of this page.
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The Video Production Team
Sunday, March 25, 2007
Video Conferencing
Video Conferencing, also refered to as videoteleconference, is a form of communication using video and telephone. It is a set of interactive telecommunication technologies which work together to enable two or more people located in different places to communicate via two-way video and audio transmissions simultaneously. Video conferencing is a kind of groupware which allows for visual collaboration. The difference between video conferencing and a videophone is that it is meant to allow for a conference to take place within a group of people rather than simply between individuals.
The technology for video conferencing existed back when TV was invented since the video conferencing systems at the time were made up of two closed-circuit television systems connected by a simple cable. At the time, different TV channels would use video conferencing when reporting from distant locations, in the news, for example.
During the 1980s, digital telephony became more accessible since costs decreased and a minimum bit rate became available for compressed video and audio transmission (video conferencing). Video conferencing bacame even more popular throughout the 90's when more standards based technology became readily available and replaced the expensive propriety equipment and software of earlier years. The general public was suddently able to access video conferencing technology for reasonable costs. It was then when IP (Internet Protocol) was created and video conferencing became even more accessible and possilbe through efficial video compression technologies. This allowed people to use video conferencing in their own PC's at home. It was then that CU-SeeMe was developed (1992) and was followed by NetMeeting, MSN Messenger, Yahoo Messenger, Skype and others.
The following components are required for video teleconferencing:
- video input: video camera or webcam
- video output: comuter monitor, television, or projector
- Audio input: microphone
- Audio output: Loudspeakers or telephone device
- Data transfer: Analog or digital telephone network, Lan, or internet
The technology for video conferencing existed back when TV was invented since the video conferencing systems at the time were made up of two closed-circuit television systems connected by a simple cable. At the time, different TV channels would use video conferencing when reporting from distant locations, in the news, for example.
During the 1980s, digital telephony became more accessible since costs decreased and a minimum bit rate became available for compressed video and audio transmission (video conferencing). Video conferencing bacame even more popular throughout the 90's when more standards based technology became readily available and replaced the expensive propriety equipment and software of earlier years. The general public was suddently able to access video conferencing technology for reasonable costs. It was then when IP (Internet Protocol) was created and video conferencing became even more accessible and possilbe through efficial video compression technologies. This allowed people to use video conferencing in their own PC's at home. It was then that CU-SeeMe was developed (1992) and was followed by NetMeeting, MSN Messenger, Yahoo Messenger, Skype and others.
The following components are required for video teleconferencing:
- video input: video camera or webcam
- video output: comuter monitor, television, or projector
- Audio input: microphone
- Audio output: Loudspeakers or telephone device
- Data transfer: Analog or digital telephone network, Lan, or internet
Video Hosting
Video Hosting allows for people to upload video bits or video clips to an Internet website. By video hosting, one means that the website itself will store the video clip on its server and then have it available for other individuals to watch whenever they want. Since most people do not have personal web space or web hosting where they can have their own video hosting, then sites offering video hosting services are quite popular today, especially among young people who also surf through blogs, forums and other interactive content throughout the web.
In addition, the purchasing of camera phones has increased greatly and with it, users' access to cameras which can record video. The camera phones are available to shoot anything – any social event, party, conference, friends and anything else that might come to mind. Therefore, with it increased the demand for video hosting services. Today, traditional forms of personal video distribution, such as making a DVD to show your soccer team highlights of the last game, are not as popular as using video hosting services to upload a video clip. In addition, at home, resolution and high volume of camera phone clips are not suited, while internet connections have a much better effect and once again, video hosting is the solution. The most popular among video hosting sites is YouTube, although it has several competitors and local sites which offer similar services.
Some Video Hosting sites include:
Bold
ClickCaster
DailyMotion
Google Video
GUBA
iFilm
LiveVideo
Metacafe
MSN Soapbox
Putfile
Veoh
VMix
Yahoo! Video
YouTube
vsocial
In addition, the purchasing of camera phones has increased greatly and with it, users' access to cameras which can record video. The camera phones are available to shoot anything – any social event, party, conference, friends and anything else that might come to mind. Therefore, with it increased the demand for video hosting services. Today, traditional forms of personal video distribution, such as making a DVD to show your soccer team highlights of the last game, are not as popular as using video hosting services to upload a video clip. In addition, at home, resolution and high volume of camera phone clips are not suited, while internet connections have a much better effect and once again, video hosting is the solution. The most popular among video hosting sites is YouTube, although it has several competitors and local sites which offer similar services.
Some Video Hosting sites include:
Bold
ClickCaster
DailyMotion
Google Video
GUBA
iFilm
LiveVideo
Metacafe
MSN Soapbox
Putfile
Veoh
VMix
Yahoo! Video
YouTube
vsocial
Video Production
Video Production can also be referred to as videography. It is the art and service of producing a finished video product for others to watch. Video production can be based on a customer's request or for mass consumption. Video production is used for short video clips, as well as for video advertisement, for tv shows and movies.
The video production industry is quite big and constantly growing. It ranges from safety videos in airplanes and companies to medical training and school use. Even wedding videos need video production at some point in order to become a finished product.
In order to do their jobs, video production companies speak to the customer to better understand his or her needs, and puts a video production team together. This includes camera staff and even make-up artists, since everything must be at the highest level. Once the film is shot and editted, a draft is presented to the customer. It is then that sound and visual effects are added and the final product is delivered.
Today, most advertising is based on video production and there is increased demand for high quality video production. Therefore, video production is a fast-growing industry.
The video production industry is quite big and constantly growing. It ranges from safety videos in airplanes and companies to medical training and school use. Even wedding videos need video production at some point in order to become a finished product.
In order to do their jobs, video production companies speak to the customer to better understand his or her needs, and puts a video production team together. This includes camera staff and even make-up artists, since everything must be at the highest level. Once the film is shot and editted, a draft is presented to the customer. It is then that sound and visual effects are added and the final product is delivered.
Today, most advertising is based on video production and there is increased demand for high quality video production. Therefore, video production is a fast-growing industry.
Video Conferencing and More
Dear readers,
As most of you know, we're a non-profit organization and we're here to provide you with free info and articles on some interesting and important subjects. Today, we told you about video conferencing, video production and video hosting. If you've got something to add, feel free to leave your comments. Otherwise, you can always call us at +313 222 44 56.
Meanwhile, we wish you the best,
Video Conferencing Team
As most of you know, we're a non-profit organization and we're here to provide you with free info and articles on some interesting and important subjects. Today, we told you about video conferencing, video production and video hosting. If you've got something to add, feel free to leave your comments. Otherwise, you can always call us at +313 222 44 56.
Meanwhile, we wish you the best,
Video Conferencing Team
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