Video CDN Pricing Trends & Potential Implications For The DAM Market
Dan Rayburn, writing on Streamingmedia.com reports that the average reduction in CDN video delivery charges was on average down by 20% in 2010, as compared […]
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12 Myths About Embedded Photo Metadata
David Riecks, Richard Wagner, Bob Stromberg and other contributors to the Controlled Vocabulary forum have compiled their 12 top myths about embedded metadata:
- Embedded photo metadata is something that is hard to read unless you have Photoshop or some other professional software application.
- If I embed my copyright (or
Graffiti Markup Language (GML)
I did think this might be a joke at first, but Graffiti Markup Language is apparently all serious stuff in the world of Graffiti Analysis. It brings a whole new meaning to ‘tagging web content’ ;)
“Graffiti Markup Language (.gml) is a universal, XML-based, open file format designed …
Continue reading »Workshop: Unleashing the Power of Semantic Data, Amsterdam, 9-10 December 2010
IKS are running two workshops in Amsterdam between Thursday and Friday 9th-10th December 2010 to show how their semantic applications can be used to enhance Content Management Systems. The first day is designed to demonstrate the benefits of their technology and the second is a more practical session involving integration …
Continue reading »SharePoint Seminars In London (Dec 2010 & Jan-Mar 2011)
ICS Solutions are holding a range of seminars on SharePoint 2010 on December 8 2010 (Microsoft’s Victoria office in London), 27th January 2011, 15th February 2011 and 22nd March 2011 (all at Microsoft’s Soho office London) :
“Our SharePoint 2010 events offer a unique blend of technology, strategy and …
Continue reading »Constructing Your Own Video Platform: Build vs Buy And Other Decisions
The Limelight blog has an article on what to consider when adding video content to your web presence:
“Build or buy. The choice to build your own video platform or outsource video publishing depends in part on your ability to make educated decisions about video player technology, transcoding needs, …
Continue reading »Cloud Licensing Models
Jinesh Varia writing on the Amazon AWS blog does a good job of summarising the three main types of Cloud licences that are prevalent for applications and services:
- Bring Your Own License (BYOL) Model
- Utility Pricing Model with a Support Package
- ISV SaaS-based Cloud Service
Also included is some advice …
Continue reading »What Is EXIF Data On Digital Photos?
Ken Colburn writing for the East Valley Tribune describes EXIF data in layman’s terms and explains what kind of information may be held about photos. In particular, the question of whether EXIF data can be used to determine where a photo was taken is discussed:
“In the case of …
Continue reading »Does Your DAM Micromanage Your Staff?
DAM consultants, Daydream have posted an article by Ralph Windsor on the dangers of what they call “Digital Asset Micromanagement”, which discusses how permissions controls can damage the productivity of your employees if not applied with care and attention. The seven “deadly sins” (as they call them) cover these areas:…
Continue reading »Digital Photography Best Practices And Workflow Handbook: A Guide To Staying Ahead Of The Workflow Curve
The third and final title in our roundup of books on Digital Asset Management for photographers is “Digital Photography Best Practices and Workflow Handbook: A Guide to Staying Ahead of the Workflow Curve” by Patricia Russotti and Richard Anderson.
Aimed at professional photographers and archivists, this universal guide, …
Continue reading »UK Copyright Law To Be Revewied Again (For The Benefit Of Google & Facebook)
As reported by the British Journal of Photography, the new UK coalition administration intends to review copyright law once more (this is in addition to the Digital Economy Bill introduced by the last government). Specifically, a ‘fair use’ policy will be considered to make it easier for Google, Facebook …
Continue reading »The Digital Shoebox By Sarah Bay Williams
The second in our roundup of DAM related books for photographers and photo libraries is “The Digital Shoebox: How to Organize, Find, and Share Your Photos” by Sarah Bay Williams.
Aimed more at the individual, rather than the professional photographic studio or archive, this book explains strategies for …
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