Flash Video

Hybrid Flash Multicasting: The Next Generation of Enterprise Video

Thu, 21 Oct 2010 11:15:00 EDT

Hybrid Flash multicasting is the second and decisive wave of innovation that will enable enterprises to stream video without overtaxing their network infrastructures. It eliminates the usual tradeoffs between video consumption and network investment, regardless of increased video traffic in budget-constrained corporate networks. Hybrid Flash multicasting also solves the cost and complexity challenges of IP multicasting. By combining a new form of multicasting, known as application multicasting, which leverages a peer-assisted model of video sharing with an IP multicast network, a video stream can reach virtually everyone on the network using existing bandwidth and infrastructure. Hybrid multicasting finally unlocks the full potential for video within the enterprise by combining IP and application multicasting to deliver streaming media using the most efficient algorithms within a dynamic self-optimizing topology.

Google Fires First Shot in Brewing Codec War

Sat, 22 May 2010 05:00:00 EDT

Google fired a shot across Apple’s bow Wednesday and considering the way things have been going Apple will probably seek to return fire in the not-too-distant future with an armor-piercing lawsuit. The latest fray started when Google got up at the Google I/O developers conference – like it was widely expected to do – and open sourced VP8, the video codec it got when it acquired On2 Technologies, the video compression house, in February for about $125 million. VP8 will try to displace H.264, the proprietary codec that Apple and Microsoft are invested in. VP8 is now part of a thing called the WebM project, which also includes the open source Ogg Vorbis audio format, and a container format based on a subset of the open source Matroska multimedia container.

Streaming Media in the Cloud by Amazon and Adobe

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 21:45:00 EST

Amazon Web Services announced, on Wednesday, streaming media delivery for Amazon CloudFront, the content delivery service from AWS. This new feature enables streaming delivery of audio and video content, providing an alternative to progressive download where end users download a full media file. Amazon CloudFront streams content from a worldwide network of 14 edge locations, ensuring low latencies and providing cost-effective delivery. Like all Amazon Web Services, Amazon CloudFront requires no up-front investment, minimum fees or long-term contracts, and customers only pay for what they use. To learn more about Amazon CloudFront and to start streaming content, visit http://aws.amazon.com/cloudfront.

On2 Technologies Releases First VP6 Hardware Video Decoder

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 16:00:00 EDT

On2 Technologies announced that it has released its new flagship hardware video decoder design, the Hantro(TM) 9190. The 9190 is the tenth generation of the Hantro line of decoders, which are deployed in hundreds of millions of chips worldwide. The 9190 design supports video playback up to full HD (1080p) resolution at 60 frames per second (fps) in multiple formats including On2 VP6 for Adobe Flash Player and Sun JavaFX, DivX 3, 4, 5, 6, H.264, H.263, Sorenson Spark, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, VC-1/WMV9 and RealVideo 8, 9 & 10, as well as up to 66 megapixel JPEG still images.

Will Corporate America Embrace the iPhone?

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 21:00:00 EDT

Apple is a “change” company. Look at their track record: Mac II, iMac, iPod and now the iPhone. What has not changed, however, is the view of Apple a company that delivers only consumer based products. Apple simply is not perceived as an Enterprise company. Apple is working to change this perception. It is a slow process but something came along to change the pace: the iPhone.

AJAX Reporting Challenges & Solutions with Adobe Flex

Tue, 15 Jan 2008 07:30:00 EST

Creating reporting applications in AJAX is often more challenging than developing data entry CRUD applications. Reporters usually need to process lots of data, preferably on the client side to minimize the amount of information that goes through the wire. Reporters need to know how to apply formulas, group the data, and calculate totals and subtotals. Add to the mix a requirement to give the end user an ability to customize the look and feel of the report, and you're facing a serious project.

MAX 2005 – Macromedia Flash Video For The Masses

Tue, 18 Oct 2005 11:45:00 EDT

When I first published my observation that 'QuickTime is dead' in this publication, I never expected the response that article would garner. It ranged from, 'Dude, you are sooo wrong!' to 'Finally, we are free.' Earlier this year, Macromedia, as is so typical of the company, quietly dropped the 'Macromedia Video Kit' on the developer community and suddenly, video was available to practically everybody who designed Web sites.

MAX 2005 – VitalStream and Multicast Team Up to Launch Full-Service Webcast Solution

Mon, 17 Oct 2005 08:15:00 EDT

'VitalStream is one of the only companies with the knowledge, experience and delivery platform to bring these diverse elements together into a full-service solution,' said Jack Waterman, CEO at VitalStream, as his company today introduced a single-source, full-service solution enabling businesses to create Webcasts.

Macromedia Studio 8 From The Inside: Exclusive Q&As With The Studio 8 Team

Sat, 15 Oct 2005 16:45:00 EDT

Why is FreeHand not part of Studio 8? What do productivity tools Contribute 3 and FlashPaper 2 add? What about Flex? Why has the product name changed from Studio MX 2004? What are the new video features in Studio 8? How about the role of Flash Player 8? These, and sundry other questions on every imaginable aspect of the new Studio 8 release, are addressed here by four executives at Macromedia speaking exclusively to MX Developer's Journal.

On2 Technologies and VitalStream Team Up For Flash Video Delivery

Wed, 12 Oct 2005 23:45:00 EDT

On2 Technologies, Inc., and VitalStream, a streaming media solutions provider and international content delivery network, announced that they have partnered to create a single-source solution combining powerful, high quality Macromedia Flash Video encoding tools from On2 with VitalStream's global streaming and content delivery services for digital media enterprises.

Macromedia Announces Flash Media Server 2 - The Foundation for Delivering Flash Video

Thu, 08 Sep 2005 11:00:00 EDT

'The Flash Platform is the best way to deliver web video and rich media applications to the widest audience on the Internet,' said Tom Hale, Macromedia's SVP and general manager, as Macromedia today announced Flash Media Server 2 in Amsterdam, Netherlands. 'For streaming video integrated into the web experience, there is no better choice than Flash Media Server 2,' Hale added.

Flix 8 for Macromedia Flash 8: On2 Technologies Launches Incentive Program

Tue, 09 Aug 2005 09:30:00 EDT

'We believe the launch of Flash Player 8 is one of the most important developments in rich media design and delivery on the Internet. And our customers are telling us the same thing,' said Douglas McIntyre, chairman, president and CEO of On2 Technologies, as he announced today that On2 is launching an incentives program to reward customers for early adoption of its newest line of Flix encoding tools for Macromedia Flash Player 8.

Flash Video Center Stage at Flashforward Conference

Tue, 21 Jun 2005 07:00:00 EDT

On2 Technologies today announced it will unveil its newly-enhanced Flix line of Flash video encoding products for Flash developers during the world's premiere Flash developers venue - the 2005 Flashforward Conference - in New York City, July 6-8.

Chris Hock & Jim Guerard, Macromedia

Tue, 29 Mar 2005 09:00:00 EST

Studio Interviews

Flash Video On-Demand: Akamai Streaming Now Available For Use With Macromedia Flash

Thu, 24 Feb 2005 00:00:00 EST

Akamai Technologies, which already serves several gigabits per second of downloadable Flash content - including several hundreds of megabits per second of Flash video traffic - has in conjunction with Macromedia just announced the immediate availability of Akamai Streaming for use with Macromedia Flash

New Live Version of Flash Video Streaming Service from Speedera and Macromedia

Fri, 17 Sep 2004 00:00:00 EDT

Macromedia and long-time business partner Speedera are joining in a new venture that will use Speedera's high-quality, distributed on-demand network to broadcast live video streams of Macromedia Flash Video Streaming Service. Likely customers are enterprises and large organizations that rely on big broadcast formats to communicate with investors and members.

"Veni, Vidi, Video" - Macromedia Brings Flash Video into the Mainstream

Wed, 18 Aug 2004 00:00:00 EDT

Responding to what the company says is pent-up demand by developers for using video on Web sites around the world, Macromedia is releasing a Flash Video Kit aimed anyone planning to add video to their sites.

Flash Video Takes the Web By Storm

Mon, 26 Apr 2004 00:00:00 EDT

Flash video is resonating with media companies, interactive agencies, and other small and large companies needing to deploy video on the Web, and Macromedia accordingly has set up a video gallery so anyone and everyone can experience the clips.