Video production, like most technologies these days, has been vastly changed over the past two decades by the emergence of fast powerful modern computers, known as non-linear editors (NLEs). Gone are the days when it used to require racks and … Read More

What is exactly is PWND? It essentially means “owned”, as in someone “owns” you. It started in chat rooms among gamers but has grown to mean being dominated/compromised on the internet. Here is the Urban Dictionary definition: http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=pwnd So what … Read More

Local instead of Online? As we progress further into the 21st Century, one thing is becoming clear: internet shopping and big box stores are decimating the landscape of local mom and pop shops. And that is a shame really. Too … Read More

Why use robotic PTZ cameras instead of traditional manually-operated cameras? Unless you have a dedicated video staff, your organization probably relies on either volunteers or existing staff within your organization pulling double duty as an adjunct to your normal production crew. This … Read More

How to Monetize your Live Streaming Event One BIG advantage of live streaming is that YOU have the flexibility to monetize your stream. You can sell your own advertising to use as commercials, banners, bugs, or even in the screen … Read More

HDMI Versus HD-SDI – which cable connection is best?   In part one of HDMI Versus HD-SDI I discussed why the physical connectors for HD-SDI are superior to the ones utilized for HDMI. To sum up, HDMI connections are easily dislodged … Read More

The Pros and Cons of HDMI versus HD-SDI, Part One It is generally accepted that the quality of HDMI as a cabling method is adequate for most applications. While we here at Hi-Tech sell certain Stream Breeze Video Streaming systems … Read More

Now that hi-speed internet is widely available and more consumers are accustomed to watching video on their computers, tablets, phones and TVs, we are seeing an increase in the number of websites that offer streaming video content. Sports organizations, churches, … Read More

Our industry is choc-full of acronyms, terms and abbreviations that seem to try to convey tons of information in as few characters as possible. Many are fairly easy to figure out (16×9) others less so (ATSC). Knowing what these terms … Read More

Why use Standard Definition vs High Definition Streaming. Can your audience really see your internet streaming program in HD?   HD, high definition, everyone talks about shooting and streaming in HD but…. is what your viewer is seeing really high definition?  … Read More