DIS Multimedia Productions Video On Demand March 14th 9:30-10:15 AM

DIS Multimedia Productions

Video On Demand

March 14th

9:30-10:15 AM

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What is Video On Demand (VOD)?

VOD is a means of providing web-based video to your viewers when it is convenient for them.

Typical Uses: Training eLearning Recruitment New Employee Orientations Director Messages/Mission Statements

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Benefits of Streamed Video On Demand:

More effective communications. Same tailored message goes to all viewers. Get your message out to larger audiences, or a

narrowly defined group. Real-time access to information

Message available 24/7 Centralized information archive.

Leverage video material already produced. Materials can be accessed from one web-based site.

Reduced costs when compared to traditional methods involving conferences, travel and per diem, printing costs, duplication and more.

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Video Delivery on the Web

1) HTTP Downloading 2) Progressive Downloading – (Fast start, web streaming,

etc) 3) True Streaming

In General: If content is less than 1Mb in size (10 - 30 seconds of

video, depending on the encoding and the quality), downloading the video will not cause major slowdowns.

If content is over 5Mb in size (more than 5 - 8 minutes of video, depending on the encoding and the quality), true streaming is your best option.

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HTTP streaming – Downloading video from a web server The entire file is saved on your computer which you

then open and view. This has some advantages, such as not requiring a streaming server, but has the big disadvantage of having to wait for the whole file to download before any of it can be viewed.

HTTP streaming is not as efficient as true streaming and will incur a heavier server load.

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Progressive Downloading There is also a hybrid method known as progressive

download. In this method the video clip is downloaded but begins playing as soon as a portion of the file has been received. This simulates true streaming, but doesn't have all the advantages.

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Streaming Streaming media works a bit differently — the end

user can start watching the file almost as soon as it begins downloading. In effect, the file is sent to the user in a constant stream, and the user watches it as it arrives. The obvious advantage with this method is that no waiting is involved.

No files are downloaded to the viewer computer. The

content is delivered in small packets which are used for immediate playback & then discarded. At the end of the video clip, there are no traces of the content left on the viewers computer.

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True streaming has advantages such as: Deliver long form media. The ability to handle much larger traffic loads. Real-time access to information. The ability to detect users' connection speeds

and supply appropriate files automatically. The ability to broadcast live events.

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Formats

Fit Your Viewer/Client Needs:Stream Video, Audio or both in:

Windows Media PlayerReal PlayerQuicktime PlayerComing soon, Flash

Cross Agency or Citizen viewers may require multiple formats

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Scalable Feature Sets

Various Interfaces/Skins From basic native media player to

highly customized for your Agency. Email Downloadable files

Word, Excel, PowerPoint Documents

PDF

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More sophisticated interface: Synchronized graphics (PowerPoint) Evaluations/Surveys FAQ Sheets Q & A sessions Can include hot links to related websites. Can include program info, agenda,

presenter bio, etc.

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Questions?

Email or call in…

Produced By DIS Multimedia Productions

Renee Klosterman, Multimedia Production Manager 725-5130 [email protected]

Les Profitt, Senior Producer:725-5120 [email protected]