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YouTube Tests Out High Quality, Stereo Surround Videos
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YouTube has quietly started testing out real HD quality videos on a smattering of its content, a development that is getting attention from viewers in message boards and blog forums this week. The new format could be a big move for YouTube, as the video size is over 80MB, which means that they are probably the same H.264 encoded mp4 files available in the iTunes store. Getting premium quality video available on the site is integral for YouTube's success as the company struggles to turn a profit from its vast array of content available online.
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YouTube in HD - What A Concept
http://www.webpronews.com/topnews/2008/11/20/youtube-in-hd-w...I have not seen any official announcements yet, but YouTube looks to be venturing into High-Definition territory, a place where its competitors are already residing. Meghan Keane at Wired writes: read more
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YouTube Tests HD Videos
http://www.readwriteweb.com/archives/youtube_tests_hd_videos...According to a report by Wired's Meghan Keane, YouTube is testing stereo sound as a default option for videos and is also offering very high quality HD versions of a small selection of clips. We weren't able to find a lot of videos that were encoded in the 720p HD format, but it is important to note that this is different from the 'watch in high quality' option YouTube already offers, which only features a resolution of 480x360 and which doesn't look half as good as the 720p option. It would not surprise us if Google was adding these options to give professional content producers and TV networks more of an incentive to upload their content to YouTube instead of using Google's competitors. Sponsor Competing for High Quality Content As HD cameras are pretty much already becoming standard in the consumer electronics space, it would make sense for Google to start supporting this format. Also, a lot of YouTube's competitors like Vimeo already offer HD playback with a resolution of up to 1280x720. We also know that Google is trying to get more professionally produced TV shows and movies onto its service. In this space, YouTube is competing with Hulu, which already offers some shows in HD, as well as the offerings of individual TV networks like ABC, which streams a large selection of its primetime shows in HD. This February, we already wondered why Google was allowing YouTube to fall behind its competitors by not offering HD video, but now it looks as if Google might be catching up again. The question that remains, however, is when these 720p videos will become a default option for content producers. To see these HD videos, you have to add "&fmt=22" to the YouTube URL, but we haven't been very lucky in finding a lot of videos where this option was enabled yet. If you find any, let us know in the comments. Discuss
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Linky Goodness, November 20
http://www.marketingpilgrim.com/2008/11/linky-goodness-novem...Is it one of those days where you are, too? Lets make your day brighter with a little linky goodness, shall we? Improvements in paid search from Google as AdWords is testing a new user interface Another Googly test: YouTube and HD Videos. Can we all
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Vid-Biz: Disney, YouTube HD, Diggnation
http://newteevee.com/2008/11/21/vid-biz-disney-youtube-hd-di...Disney Fights Piracy on Site it Funded; 56.com, funded by Steamboat Ventures had bootlegged Disney content like full-length copies of WALL-E up on the site. (The Wall Street Journal) YouTube Testing HD Videos; video giant stealthily trying out the
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YouTube testing HD video and improved audio
http://www.gadgetell.com/tech/comment/youtube-testing-hd-vid...Section: Web, Websites, Online Music/Video, Google YouTube has always been the scourge of those of us who like to watch really good looking video. Not just the quality of the content, but the actual video quality. It first started out with high quality
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Killing Ur Savior Again
http://strangeink.wordpress.com/2008/12/25/killing-ur-savior...Posted by strangeink on December 25, 2008 I’m reposting this because it pleasures me. Possibly related posts: (automatically generated)Laptop Lab PSADid you bring it?Obama Di YoutubeStrewth! YouTubes Monty Python channel gets official This entry was posted on December 25, 2008 at 11:32 am and is filed under YouTube Videos. Tagged: It Is To Laugh, X-Mas, Youtube. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.
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Merry Christmas
http://toddfrisbie.wordpress.com/2008/12/24/merry-christmas/I was searching for Christmas videos on Youtube the past half hour or so. Ya know? Something to post on this blog all Christmasie. I found the video posted below. I have never seen it before nor have I heard an audio version. I like the song (even though I prefer the original). But, what really got to me was the comments posted on Youtube. People from around the world posting “Merry Christmas” and where they are from. My point? I love the fuckin’ Internet. Enjoy this Christmas Eve. Be safe, be joy, be love. Merry Christmas! Possibly related posts: (automatically generated)RepostMerry Christmas!High stock market volatity in the last hour of trading - Why?YouTube Tests Out High Quality, Stereo Surround Videos This entry was posted on December 24, 2008 at 6:45 pm and is filed under Uncategorized . You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.
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Tweets for Today
http://adamthealien.wordpress.com/2008/12/24/tweets-for-toda...04:04 Howard the Duck is now available on Hulu.com. Sweet! # 06:18 Another winter storm watch is in effect; snow expected to start again tonight, possible six inches of snow tomorrow before maybe warming up. # 08:06 @meekakitty Been trying to follow your blockles links, but iminlikewithyou is made of fail and doesn’t like me. # 08:10 @TehKrizz It’s not just the links…iminlikewithyou hates me. It’s insanely slow, and doesn’t do what it should when I click on things. # 08:11 @TehKrizz Even trying to add friends has been a complete and utter bitch on that damn site. It IS fun, but not proving worth all the effort. # 08:17 @TehKrizz I can find people by their username, but I can’t seem to friend request them…& accepting requests takes over a bajillion clicks. # 08:17 @TehKrizz Well, TwitterFox is working out much better than iminlikewithyou is… # 08:24 @TehKrizz I’ve been aware of the site for months, and NONE of the problems have been fixed yet. Not even ONE. Hence why I’m not on it often. # 09:24 YouTube needs to allow three settings - low quality, high quality & HD. This "HD instead of HQ" stuff on HD-ready vids is complete bullshit. # 10:04 @theAmberyOne Popping dingles? # 10:05 @theAmberyOne I’ll pop YOUR dingles. # 17:33 Why is YouTube convinced that I live in Australia? # 17:37 Yeesh. It took re-setting my nation preference five times before YouTube went "Oh, you’re not Australian! Right! Okay! Sorry!" # 17:40 Gah! What? Damn it, YouTube, I just fixed that! I am not Australian! # 17:43 @carolyn619 YouTube *never* agrees with me. But it’s never doubted my nationality before. # 22:26 Having a blast right now in Balloono room. bit.ly/Ewi4 # 22:30 My last tweet is a lie. Game’s glitching. Trying again. # 22:33 Come play Balloono with me! bit.ly/Ewi4 # 22:38 I love Balloono! Come play with me bit.ly/Ewi4 # 22:48 After a glitch, I’m back in Balloono! bit.ly/Ewi4 # 23:13 @Ashley_Dough A fun game on iminlikewithyou.com. Frustrating site, fun games. # 00:10 @itsnotproper Rocko’s Modern Life is a big part of my childhood. *tears up* # 00:23 @YouTube Seriously, fix your HD mode, or at least give us 3 options: low, high & HD. I hate watching in low, but HD mod is wonky and choppy. # 00:35 Watching videos in HD on YouTube is like watching very unrendered footage in a video editor, but worse. And you can’t just render to fix it. # Automatically shipped by LoudTwitter
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Another video!
http://itsmedadoofus.wordpress.com/2008/12/18/another-video/Hehe. Yep. I was bored out of my mind and said to myself, hey, it’s been so long since i posted a video in youtube, and I happen to have all the things I need. Guitar, web cam, external mic, and my voice. Ummm. So, why the heck not right? Hahaha. View at your own risk. Please comment in Youtube if you have anything to say!! Thanks. Hehehe. Here’s the video. Click on it to go to the Youtube page. =)
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http://canadianroll.wordpress.com/2008/12/15/%e2%80%9ctoo-mu...15Dec08 “Too Much Love” Trailer By canadianroll Categories: Industry News “Too Much Love” is a video that Blake Cohen and Brett Dasovic have been working on. As you can tell the video looks very high quality, the filming and editing of the trailer along is great. The video will features sections from Jeph Howard, Jeff Dalnas, Brett Dasovic, Josh Ulrichsen and Michael Garlinghouse. I originally saw this trailer on the Bitter Cold Showdown website, so be sure to check out the original post HERE. -Nick. D Possibly related posts: (automatically generated)“Too Much Love” is a video produced byYouTube experimenting with 720p HD videoYouTube Tests Out High Quality, Stereo Surround Videos
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