Arcade Fire's 'The Wilderness Downtown' is a New Breed of HTML5 Music Video
I'm a few days late with this, and at the speed of the Internet that might make this old news. But as someone who's currently evaluating the relative merits of HTML5 vs Flash (for the interactive...
View ArticleThe Open Video Conference Explores the Future of Video on the Web
The Open Video Conference takes place here in New York October 1st and 2nd and explores the future of video on the web. It comprises talks, workshops, parties, and screenings, and features some...
View ArticleAdobe Releases Beta of Flash-to-HTML5 Conversion Tool 'Wallaby'
In the ongoing battle between Adobe and Apple, Flash has arguably been the central point of contention. You know the story -- Apple banned Flash from all iOS devices, Adobe promised to build a...
View ArticleFittingly, Flash Video Dies a Slow, Stuttering Death
In case you missed it, 2011 is not only the year that the predominant acquisition medium for motion pictures, celluloid, died -- it is also the year that Flash video, the predominant distribution...
View ArticleIs HTML5 Ready to Replace Flash Video? A Full Report on the State of HTML5
I've been keeping tabs on HTML5 video for my future transmedia project 3rd Rail, as HTML5 will almost certainly replace Flash video as the primary method of consuming online video... eventually....
View ArticleA Final Victory for Apple: Flash Won't Be Supported on Android 4.1 and Above
We've already talked about the death of Flash on this site, and even Adobe's efforts to help people transition with their Flash to HTML5 conversion tool. Adobe said they were going to be releasing one...
View ArticleFilmmaking Gets More Interactive with New Arcade Fire Video
Vincent Morisset is not a "traditional" filmmaker. The director comes from the world of multimedia programming, and it shows in his interactive videos for the band Arcade Fire. His latest and most...
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