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Conference Follow-up: Sparkologee

Saturday May 18, 2013

Conferences are the result of thousands of hours of planning and execution, so why stop the summit when the weekend's over? Sparkologee offers a turnkey video solution that lets you get in touch with conference attendees after the fact to receive valuable feedback and reviews.

MPEG Streamclip: Limiting Data Rates

Friday May 17, 2013

You can use MPEG Streamclip to limit the data rate of your video file. This process adjusts the amount of information being transmitted every second of playback to create smaller, more manageable files. Learn about controlling video data rates here.

Upgrading to Vimeo Pro

Thursday May 16, 2013

Depending on your workflow and your web video needs, you may want to check out the Vimeo Pro upgrade. Although a free account is OK for most users, Vimeo's upgrades let you stream video in full 1920x1080 HD with a 50GB storage limit and unlimited playback. Find out if the Vimeo upgrade is for you.

Weebly Ad-Free Web Space

Wednesday May 15, 2013

Whether you want to make a personal website or a site for your business, Weebly offers a great platform for sharing ad-free content. Check out Weebly's drag and drop editor that lets you publish content beyond the blogging platform for a personalized, professional feel.

Blog.com: Multi-Format Support

Tuesday May 14, 2013

Blogging platforms can be picky about what type of files you upload to your site, but not Blog.com. Chances are if you have a video file you'd like to upload, Blog.com features hosting support. Read more about using video with Blog.com here.

The Jux Showcase

Monday May 13, 2013

The Jux blogging platform uses pre-programmed motion effects to present your multimedia work in an eye-catching way. Whether you want to build an online portfolio or showcase a new product, Jux catches your online audience. Check it out here.

Cloud Storage Integration: Vilynx

Sunday May 12, 2013

If you make and share a lot of video, you probably have cloud storage, and you probably have several different cloud storage accounts. Vilynx lets you keep track of all of your videos in the cloud by linking your DropBox, Box, Google Drive, and YouTube accounts. Now that's simple.

Watch Social Media with Stevie TV

Saturday May 11, 2013

As watching TV becomes all about streaming digital media from the internet, it makes sense that you should be able to watch your social media, too. Now you can with Stevie TV. Access Stevie with any internet-enabled device, and control it from afar using the Stevie remote control app for Android and iOS.

Vudu's UltraViolet: Your Library in the Cloud

Friday May 10, 2013

With the Vudu streaming video service, you can choose to purchase digital copies of movies and shows for your personal library, or transfer your physical DVDs for storage in the cloud. Then you'll be able to access your media collection from anywhere there's internet.

Shooting Vine Video Updates

Thursday May 9, 2013

You can take advantage of Vine's video status updates in about the same amount of time it takes to make a tweet. Just tap the screen once to record and once more to stop, and Vine will automatically string together your shots so you can share your life with friends.

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