[theora] FOSS Codecs for Online Video: Usability, Uptake and Development

[anna at engagemedia.org]

Hi Xiph/Theora Folks,

I'm happy to announce the release of the second draft of this report, 
which is now available for public circulation. Many thanks go to those 
who contributed their feedback after the first draft.
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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

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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*
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.
http://transmission.cc

Many thanks,
Anna Helme
EngageMedia.org / Plumi.org


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