2 MIN TO READ Online video has been driving change and innovation in nearly every industry, and education is no exception. When it comes to helping students grasp and retain new concepts, video has been proven to be one of the most valuable tools in a teacher’s kit. However, video’s impact on education has moved far beyond the occasional DVD in the classroom. So,…
2 MIN TO READ The popular image of the cattle industry harkens back to the cowboys of the wild American west, with rodeos and large herds roaming the plains. However, do not make the mistake of thinking of it as an antiquated industry with little innovation or forward progress. Sure, cattle farming looks very different today after a period of scientific advancements in how…
3 MIN TO READ Last week we wrote about getting started with corporate video. Today, we are taking a close look at a company that does internal video extremely well: GitHub. GitHub makes collaborative tools for developers to streamline the coding process, has a flat organizational structure, and roughly 70% of its 200+ employees work remotely. They use video in several key ways, such…
3 MIN TO READ We talk a lot about using video in a public way to attract new customers and generate leads. But, what about leveraging video inside your company to stay innovative and ahead of the curve? Online video has been shown to improve efficiency, employee engagement, training, and many other factors for success. We’ll walk you through the steps you need to…
3 MIN TO READ Whether or not a video has to be high definition (HD) is rarely questioned during the production phase. In fact, at SproutVideo, there is hardly any circumstance in which we would recommend using a standard definition (SD) video camera. It is a nearly universal truth that video has to be HD. As with any nearly universal truth, it is absolutely…
3 MIN TO READ Online video has completely changed certain industries. Retail is no exception. Online retail has always suffered from the distance between the purchase decision and the physical experience of the purchased product. Workarounds like product sampling have worked reasonably well for certain categories – just ask BirchBox. Still, online video is the only tool that truly helps bridge that gap instantaneously….
3 MIN TO READ It is common knowledge that online video consumption is growing by leaps and bounds, but one really important segment of online video requires special attention: mobile video. Whether on a tablet or a smartphone, mobile video is growing faster than online video in general. From 2012 – 2017, global online video traffic is forecast to grow at a CAGR of…
3 MIN TO READ Image Credit: rawpixel.com A very common question we get asked at SproutVideo is pretty fundamental to the security of your online content: should I let people download my online hosted videos? Naturally the most appropriate answer is, “that depends,” but we can help you narrow it down for your specific circumstances, and ultimately make the best decision. Read on for…
