|
|
Like this article? PLEASE +1 it! |  |
|
Digital Video Formats-Codecs Compression and CCTV Video
| Guest post by: Edward Primeau |
Article Overview: Digital video, which has many formats, is a highly beneficial tool for businesses and courtrooms. My goal is to help you understand digital video with regard to closed circuit television systems and its many formats. Here is a brief catalog of digital video file types so you better understand how digital video is used.
 |
Free Download - How to Combat Six Internet Video Challenges By Edward Primeau |
Digital Video Formats-Codecs Compression and CCTV Video
Digital video, which has many formats, is a highly
beneficial tool. Businesses can tap into its neglected power for Internet
marketing (the process of promoting, selling, and distributing a product or
service 24/7 on the Internet). There is no better way to sell in a global
market that makes purchases 24 hours a day than with a well designed website
that includes this beneficial tool. It is also involved in many litigation
cases and is quickly finding its way into court rooms around the world.
In the following paragraphs, my goal is to help you
understand digital video with
regard to closed circuit television systems and its many formats.
In its simplest terms, digital video can be defined as a
video that has been recorded using a software program and digitally stored in a
computer. A CCTV system is a computer. That digitized information can be
controlled from a computer and displayed directly on a computer monitor.
All current digital video file formats, which are listed below,
are based on PCM or Pulse-code modulation.
PCM is a digital representation of an analog signal where the magnitude
of the signal is sampled regularly at uniform intervals, then quantized to a
series of symbols in a numeric form (usually based on binary code).
Here is a brief catalog of digital video file types so you
better understand how it is used.
CCIR 601 (or RE 601) is a file used for broadcast television
stations because of the analogue and digital television conversion. This
digital video file format converts and encodes interlaced analogue video
signals into digital video.
In the old days, television commercials were first distributed
on analogue first, then digital tape. Today, TV commercials can be distributed
over wireless networks electronically using digital video technology.
Services like SpotMixer allow businesses to create their own
commercials on line and
distribute them over a plethora of media, including television and the
internet.
MPEG-4 is good for online distribution of large videos and
video recorded to flash memory. This is a digital format used for video iPods and uploading to
YouTube and other social media networks, but keep reading.
MPEG-2 (used for DVDs) is a digital file format used to make DVDs. An MPEG-2 digital
video file burned onto a DVD will play video on a DVD player and computer provided the computer
has the ability to play DVDs.
Some computers with older DVD technology will have difficulty reading DVDs that have been burned with newer
technology.
MPEG-1 is used for video CDs and was the first digital video
format that was mass marketed. It is rarely used today but occasionally pops
up. Many DVD players will play MPEG-1, but not all can read this digital file
format.
H.261 was the first truly practical digital video coding
standard. In fact, all subsequent international encoding like MPEG-1, H.262,
MPEG-2, H.263, MPEG-4, and H.264 (MPEG-4 Part 10) have been based closely on
the H.261 design, which is now seldom
used.
H.263 is a video codec standard originally designed as a
low-bit rate compressed format for videoconferencing. H.263 has since found
many applications on the internet: much Flash Video content (as used on sites
such as YouTube, Google Video, MySpace, etc.) is encoded in this format.
The original version of Real Video (which I recommend you
run away from) was based on H.263 until the release of Real Video 8. In other
words, I tell you about H.263 so you can see the legacy.
H.264, also known as MPEG-4 Part 10 or as AVC, is the next
enhanced codec developed for sharing digital video on the internet. H.264
provides a significant improvement in capability beyond H.263. The H.263
standard is now considered primarily a legacy design (although this is a recent
development).
Most new videoconferencing products now include H.264 as
well as H.263 and H.261 capabilities. Primeau Productions uses H 264 digital
video in a Quicktime format to send to webmasters for use in encoding Flash
video on client websites.
Here is the
bottom line: the files above are created using computers—including CCTV systems—and
can be viewed with video editing software and digital video file converters.
H.264 technology is an excellent beginning file format for
creating Flash video. Video editing software programs can output various sizes
of H.264 and be used several ways:
1. A source digital video file to create a Flash video for
your website
2. A digital video file that can be emailed
3. A digital video file that can be uploaded to social media like YouTube,
Yahoo and Viemo
4. To view a converted CCTV video codec in court
Flash video is a
web-based digital video player. It is cross platform, which is why I
recommend its use for digital video content delivery on your website.
Although many editing programs like Final Cut, Vegas and
Premiere are capable of exporting finished video productions in Flash video
(.FLV), there is more to creating a complete Flash video than just the video
file.
When a digital video file is created like a H.264 (encoded
to specifications of under 10 minutes and 1Gig) and uploaded to YouTube, Yahoo,
MetaCafe, and Viemo, the H.264 file is converted to Flash video during the uploading process.
Many services that post PR video on their websites now only
accept Flash Video (.FLV) files. HTML 5 is out and nearly taking over flash,
but it still has a way to go.
If you are interested in posting a Flash video on your
website, the following are the components you need in addition to the .FLV
video file:
1. The.html portion – the html webpage that loads the flash
player
2. The .swf portion – the compiled flash file for web (contains the flash video
player)
3. The .flv portion – the actual video file for the flash player
4. ac_runactivecontent.js -the javascript file that loads the player into browsers
A non-video-production-based software program made by Adobe
called Flash is used to create graphics and video for websites.
Flash Video is a file format used to deliver video over the
Internet using Adobe Flash Player. The format has quickly established itself as
the format of choice for embedded video on the web. Notable users of the Flash
Video format include YouTube, Google Video, Yahoo, MetaCafe, Viemo,
Reuters.com, and many other news providers.
Flash Video is viewable on most operating systems, via the
widely available Adobe Flash Player.
Lastly, Theora standardized is still in development and not
used very often, but still worth mentioning to complete your understanding of
the various file formats available today.
As a take
away, remember the importance of an understanding of the file formats
and multiple uses for digital video.
Original Footage Vs. Digital Video Copies
CCTV Camera Grid Solves Mystery
Video Forensic Expert Witness
Video Aids Law Enforcement in the United Kingdom
Stand Out with Web Video
The Winner of the War of Video Encoder: H.264
DVDs, Blu-ray discs may be around longer than most pundits think
Emergency Notification Systems
Tune In to Video Marketing
Closed Circuit TV Problems and Solutions
How to put your videos on YouTube
Video Qualities and Their Dimensions Explained
The Power of Video
Video Marketing How to Gain Tons of Views and Traffic to Your Site
Website Traffic Generation with Video Marketing
Video Matrix Switch: Creates a Web like Pattern of Connections between Sources and Displays
Video Marketing How to Promote Your Business Using Videos
Internet video a winner in tough economic climate
Boost Your Traffic Using Video Marketing
Top web-optimized image formats
Referred by: http://www.rgrondeauenterprises.com
|
About the Author: Edward Primeau RSS for Edward's articles - Visit Edward's website (800) 647-4281 Ed Primeau began his career in multimedia in 1979. As an engineer in the music industry, Ed has worked with renowned recording artists like Anita Baker, Bob Seger and Barry Manilow. In the early 1980s, Mr. Primeau developed a music industry marketing niche, hosting album release parties for major label record companies. In 1984, Ed founded www.PrimeauProductions.com a full-service video production and Internet marketing company specializing in creative video and social media marketing campaigns. Ed volunteers for charities and organizations throughout the world including the national Speakers Association Foundation http://www.nsafoundation.org/ . Ed is also a presenter to Notre Dame University. In addition, Ed is also a respected audio visual forensics expert engaged in many law cases throughout the United States and Canada. Ed is the author of “The Art of Production †a book about multimedia production including techniques, pre to post production time and money saving ideas and techniques as well as packaging and marketing multimedia products. Ed is also a contributing author for "Advance Selling for Dummies". He has been published in many newspapers and magazines including the Wall Street Journal http://blogs.wsj.com/speakeasy/2009/08/11/pynchon-revealed/. Primeau Productions, LLC is working with The Napoleon Hill Foundation restoring films of Dr. Hill for future release. Primeau Productions, Inc is actively involved with production, publishing and promotion. Digital Internet campaigns for clients throughout the world. www.PrimeauProductions.com and blog www.VideoProductionPrimeau.com
Click here to visit Edward's website   Video Forensics Junk Science or the Real Deal How to Record Great Video Footage Every Time Modern and Professional Speaker Demo Videos Original Footage Vs Digital Video Copies The Master Keys to Success Napoleon Hill |
Related Forum Posts
Dramatized the product
- Tough one...
It's going to have t be a mix of different media.
1. Testimonials of current owners of the product and how it's helped them. This can be done thru Video and print
2. Somehow I believe there will have to be Video of it being "dramatized"
3. People of influence will have to support or sponsor the product.
just some that came to mind..
Re: How do you earn trust with an online business?
- Add VALUE to your target market. How? Well depends. If your business can start by Educating the target market about how your product or Service can add value to their lives.
This can be done via Video (hot right now), basic text, audio etc.
I've had a lot of success with Video and am using it primarily as a lead generation tool. If done right your Content can add Value and add to your bottom line at the same time while building Trust.
Video Production
- Does anyone know a good company in Video Production?
We are looking to create a short commercial for our website.
thanks,
B
Re: YouTube: Control Settings for Start & Stop!
- Hi Guys,
Video marketing and I have been a bit like oil and water in the past but I am getting more involved with it now and great tips like these are most appreciated,
regards,
Mal.
Re: Hit or Miss: Dancejam
- This is a list of some of the video sharing sites --
Web sites in this category include:
* AniBOOM
* AtomUploads (part of AtomFilms)
* BGVIP.TV
* Blinkx
* Blip.tv
* Break.com
* Buzznet
* Crackle
* Dailymotion
* EngageMedia
* Facebook
* Famecast
* Flickr
* GameVideos.com
* Gawkk
* GodTube
* GoFish no more uploading.
* Google Video
* Hulu
* iFilm
* imeem
* JibJab
* Kewego
* Liveleak
* MegaVideo
* Metacafe
* MSN Soapbox
* Myspace
* MyToons
* MyVideo
* OneWorldTV
* Ourmedia
* pandora tv
* Peekvid.com (closed)
* Photobucket
* PHPmotion
* Rambler Vision
* ReelTime.com
* RuTube
* Sapo Videos (only portuguese)
* Sevenload
* Stage6 (closed)
* TroopTube
* Tudou (Chinese)
* Twango
* Vbox7
* Veoh
* Viddler
* Vimeo
* Vuze
* Yahoo! Video
* YouTube
* Vidoosh (Iranian)
Those are just some of the better known sites.
Chris
Share this article with your friends. Fund someone's dream.
Leave a comment below or share on the left and you'll help support entrepreneurs in Africa through our partnership with Kiva. Over $50,000 raised and counting - Please keep sharing! Learn more.
by: 
How To Use Carbon Copy Pro As A Strategic Tool For Your Business
Best Automated Forex Trading Strategy
Build Your List with Joint Venture Giveaway Events
May 2012 Top 100 Social Media Experts to Follow on Twitter
What to measure to be phenomenally successful in business
Get advice & tips from famous business
owners, new articles by entrepreneur
experts, my latest website updates, &
special sneak peaks at what's to come!
Adapting to Technology and the Internet
How to Ask for a Flexible Work Arrangement
The State of the Sustainable Furniture Industry
Email us your ideas on how to make our
website more valuable! Thank you Sharon
from Toronto Salsa Lessons / Classes for
your suggestions to make the newsletter
look like the website and profile younger
entrepreneurs like Jennifer Lopez.