[lca-mm] Presentation of Report - LCA mini-conf - FOSS Codecs for Online Video: Usability, Uptake and Development

[anna at engagemedia.org]

Hi LCA multimedia mini-conf organisers,

Silvia mentioned to me a few weeks back that it might be a good idea to 
present the report I have been working on this year into FOSS video 
codecs at the LCA mini-conf. The report is now in its second version, I 
will be presenting this at FOMS.

Below are details of the report for your consideration. I would be 
interested in presenting this in any format you thought appropriate, if 
there is still time as far as the program goes to slot me in. I could 
present the more interesting aspects of the research as a lightning 
talk, or get a bit more in-depth for a half or full-length presentation.

Please let me know if there is still time to get on board, and what 
format you think would be best if so.

Many thanks,
Anna Helme
EngageMedia.org / Plumi.org
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FOSS Codecs for Online Video: Usability, Uptake and Development*
A review of available tools for the creation, playback and embedding of 
online video using Free and Open Source Software video codecs and a look 
at the most pressing areas for development to enhance their adoption by 
social change video projects on the web.
http://wiki.transmission.cc/index.php/FOSS_Codecs_For_Online_Video:_Usability_Uptake_and_Development_1.2

Or via this Tiny URL:
http://preview.tinyurl.com/yofb2g

A version in PDF is also available for reading offline here:
http://www.engagemedia.org/Members/anna/FOSS_Codecs_For_Online_Video_1_2.pdf

This report was authored by Anna Helme, Andy Nicholson and Andrew 
Lowenthal of EngageMedia:
http://www.engagemedia.org

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*Summary of Recommendations*
For those of you who wish to skip to the good part, there is a Summary 
of Recommendations with links to further information and alternatives 
within the report:
http://wiki.transmission.cc/index.php/FOSS_Codecs_For_Online_Video:_Usability_Uptake_and_Development_1.2#Summary_of_Recommendations

*Feedback and Input*
There is a page on the wiki here for your input:
http://wiki.transmission.cc/index.php/FOSS_Codecs_For_Online_Video:_Input

*Distribution and License*
Please forward this report to any individuals/groups who might be 
interested in order to continue to promote the use and further 
development of FOSS video codecs and associated software. The report is 
released under the GNU Free Documentation License 1.2.

*Support and Network*
This report was written for the Transmission network of social justice 
online video projects with the support of the Open Society Institute.
http://transmission.cc