Some time ago I wrote about Vid.ly – one upload, universal URL, fire and forget sort of encoding service where you could upload video, grab one single URL and it would work just about anywhere. Today, they’re announcing that everything Vid.ly offers will be directly integrated into Encoding.com for a simple workflow from uploading to delivery. To go along with that they are also talking today about the Future-Proof Video program that offers automatic preparation of Vid.ly videos for new formats/devices as they enter the market

More:
Future Proof Your Online Video Library With Vid.ly Integration with Encoding.com

I would consider myself to be cautiously optimistic about Ultraviolet–Hollywood’s big gamble on digital movies.

See the rest here:
Hollywood’s Ultraviolet Picks Up First Major Distributor: Amazon

Poptent is a crowdsourced video service that connects companies in need of affordable video to filmmakers and directors.

Read more: 
Crowdsourced Video Wins Big With Poptent-Created Dell Ad During National Championship Game

The first week of 2012 proved to be a strong one in the world of online video, as the new year did nothing to slow down the clever brands and amateurs piling up the views with creative videos. This week we have a few bloopers that captured viewers’ attention, some branded social video campaigns, a collection of repurposed video and collages, and a bit of a wild card category called Party Mix–which just so happens to contain my favorite video of the week. Let’s get on with the videos, shall we

View post:
The Week’s Best Viral Videos & Video Marketing Lessons – Silverback Edition

Miss America is doing something a little different this year, and it involves online video .  This time, all 53 Miss America contestants have a YouTube video showing off their skills, knowledge, and beauty, and they invite people to vote at the end of them.  Voting will count towards selecting the finalists.  And, like always, these women will interview, wear bathing suits and evening gowns, and show off talents.  The winner takes home scholarship money.  They really need to start making these women do some Survivor type stuff to really earn it.  We’d certainly watch more. Miss America Pageant Launches On YouTube My home state is Tennessee, so here’s Miss Tennessee’s Erin Hatley.  I’m sure you’ll find her quite pretty and talented: Click here to watch the video. And here’s a woman who knows viral videos, Miss Oregon’s Caroline McGowan is using the Old Spice model: Click here to watch the video.

See original here:
Voting On And Ogling Miss America Pageant Starts On YouTube

Over the past few months, we have followed a couple of exciting new video applications for Popcorn.js, an HTML 5 framework for video.  It was introduced essentially through Wired in October , where documentary filmmakers were able to add interactive links in their films to provide more information while viewers watched.  One movie in particular, One Millionth Tower , premiered on Wired.com in November and is filled with interactive content allowing you to explore the film with different angles, Wikipedia, Flickr, Google Maps, and more.  But other educational uses have been discovered, much to the delight of Popcorn’s creators. We also saw Popcorn being implemented into the People’s Choice Awards website , where their videos were given interactivity on special hotspots.  When someone of note is mentioned, a window pops up with articles and other links to that person. Popcorn Will Add Interactive Dimensions To Educational Video Of particular note is the work done by Kate Hudson (no, not that Kate Hudson) in a Popcorn-laden demo for Shakespeare’s that takes a scene from Macbeth where you to see a scene acted out with the dialogue written underneath .  The Popcorn framework allows you to investigate the meaning of certain phrases so that the words become clearer.  For instance, if you want to know what “Hie thee hither,” means, it’s highlighted in the text, and moving your cursor over it translates the phrase into “Come home quickly.” The video stops while you make your investigations, and then when you’re ready to watch it again, you just put your cursor over the video and it picks up right where it left off.  The video has tons of options, too.  You can use the original text, or a modern reworking, or see both at the same time.  The possibilities for education brought up by this demo are amazing.  Don’t think just Shakespeare, but math, science, and of course, history and foreign languages, would all be enhanced through interactive video.  Someone with an enterprising mind might want to check out this technology, there’s money to be had here.

Here is the original post: 
Popcorn Framework Usage Surprises Even Its Creators

It’s now a forgone conclusion that Apple will get into the TV manufacturing biz next year and now the rumor mills are kicking into over drive with all sorts of supposed this and thats which will be included or are holding back the release of it all. Some of the latest I’ve read say that there will be two models a 32 and 37 inch version of the integrated Apple TVs

Go here to read the rest: 
Rumors Say Apple TV Will Challenge Cable With Subscription Service

Sometimes it’s difficult to get views from inside the crowded space of YouTube, so looking outside YouTube can sometimes be an effective way to get targeted viewers to your videos from your niche to discover your content. In this week’s Creator’s Tip video we give you a strategy for how to approach blogs, forums, and other niche websites to help you promote your videos to their readers and audience. How To Get Views From Outside YouTube Click here to watch the video

See more here: 
How To Get Views From Outside YouTube – The Reel Web Creator Tip #18

This week there’s a lot of little news along with a couple big news items, including what Mark Burnett is doing with his upcoming reality TV shows to make them more social and interactive and the new YouTube app for Xbox Live. We look at both of these, especially the new YouTube app and several of the implications it has for the future of online video consumption and those who create online video.

Go here to see the original: 
Xbox Live YouTube App Will Change Online Video – The Reel Web Episode #18

There’s a big update on the way to the Roku 2 and Roku LT boxes that will add in a good amount of new features including MKV playback and, can it be true? Support for a future iOS Remote App looks to be included.

Read the original post:
Roku Box Update Brings MKV, More Games & An Official iOS Remote App?