Although putting a video on DVD is still a popular way to distribute a corporate video production, more and more of our clients are taking advantage of placing their video online. Flash and Windows Media are two great video codecs for use on a website, but not everyone has the bandwidth or space to host such video.
Videos can be uploaded to Youtube for free, and with the added bonus that Youtube have recently added an “HD” option. This HD option doesn’t play by default, instead you have to click a button marked “HD” beneath the main video. If you want to see some of our videos in Youtube HD, visit www.youtube.com/media2u. Be warned that the HD service is still in its infancy and you will need a fast connection and a modern PC to view the videos at the maximum quality.
For the most professional look, it is far better to host the video on your own site or via a paid for streaming service because the embedded Youtube logo can look cheap, not withstanding the relatively low quality of their default non “HD” video streams.
Aside from online publishing, DVD’s are still a very popular way to distribute a video production. People can watch them on their TV’s, and the videos nearly always look better on a proper TV screen rather than a PC monitor. Unlike many companies, Media2u can duplicate DVD’s in small quantities and at a low price which delights our clients some of whom don’t want to have to order 500 DVD’s in one go.
We can of course provide larger quantities of discs and can now offer silver DVD’s (as you see on commercial DVD’s in the shops) for quantities of 500 of more. For smaller amounts, the most economic option are DVD-R’s (these have a purple underside).
With our ability to place videos online or onto DVD/CD Media2u is able to offer a full corporate video solution from initial scripting through to final distribution.
To learn more about corporate video production solutions from Media2u and how we help companies across Surrey, Hampshire, Berkshire, Sussex and right across the South, please visit www.media2u.co.uk
