The Blog for Video 2.0
Saturday, March 31, 2007
fast food available at hungryflix.com
looking for a snack? want to watch a few clips online? check out the new hungryflix.com snack section.
Labels: online distribution, online video
Thursday, March 29, 2007
Apple TV-ready film available on HungryFlix
Forward looking director/producer Nathyn Brendan Masters has released an Apple TV compatible special edition of his new action film "Wages of Sin" on HungryFlix.com.
The Apple TV version will give users a near DVD quality product at a lower price and with the convience of being able to view the movie on an iPod, computer with iTunes or on the new Apple TV device.
Download Wages of Sin at HungryFlix.com today!
The Apple TV version will give users a near DVD quality product at a lower price and with the convience of being able to view the movie on an iPod, computer with iTunes or on the new Apple TV device.
Download Wages of Sin at HungryFlix.com today!
Labels: apple tv, digital download, indie film, iTunes, movie downloads
Sunday, March 25, 2007
Video of Apple TV in action!
Well, you know we here at http://www.hungryflix.com are very exicited about the Apple TV and similar devices. Here is a quick little clip showing the Apple TV in action with one of the great films available at hungryflix.com.
Video of Apple TV in action
Video of Apple TV in action
Labels: apple tv, hungryflix, iTunes, movie downloads, online distribution, quicktime
Friday, March 23, 2007
Xvid on Apple TV
somethingawful.com reports on one user getting Xvid and the Perian plugin to work on an hours old Apple TV.
Seems like the hackers will be having fun with this new device over the next few weeks.
Seems like the hackers will be having fun with this new device over the next few weeks.
Labels: apple tv, iTunes, xvid
Tuesday, March 20, 2007
Apple TV seen as big boon for indie video
Well, it seems the world is finally starting to get what we feel will be the biggest new area for the network connected set top box--independent content.
NewTeeVee is reporting from the New Video Sumit in San Jose, where industry experts and analysts have agreed that Apple TV is going to be a major boost for the video blogger community.
There is even talk that Apple TV can do for video distribution and consumption what the iPod did for music.
Time will tell and it is important to remember that the devices that ship in 2007 will all be version 1.0 products that will typically only be purchased by tech fans and early adopters. That being said, hungryflix.com the growing online source for movie downloads is solidly in support of indie filmmakers and producers and we fell that the direct path to the family room will be an enormous benefit to our community.
Read more at:
http://newteevee.com/2007/03/19/appletv-big-boon-for-indie-video/#more-879
And even more at:
http://www.itwire.com.au/content/view/5584/982/
NewTeeVee is reporting from the New Video Sumit in San Jose, where industry experts and analysts have agreed that Apple TV is going to be a major boost for the video blogger community.
There is even talk that Apple TV can do for video distribution and consumption what the iPod did for music.
Time will tell and it is important to remember that the devices that ship in 2007 will all be version 1.0 products that will typically only be purchased by tech fans and early adopters. That being said, hungryflix.com the growing online source for movie downloads is solidly in support of indie filmmakers and producers and we fell that the direct path to the family room will be an enormous benefit to our community.
Read more at:
http://newteevee.com/2007/03/19/appletv-big-boon-for-indie-video/#more-879
And even more at:
http://www.itwire.com.au/content/view/5584/982/
Labels: apple, apple tv, ipod, iTunes, online distribution, online video
Sunday, March 18, 2007
Quicktime now has "Export to Apple TV" option
As the first Apple TV units begin to ship, word has come that the latest QuickTime update includes a new "Export to Apple TV" option.
The preset Apple TV export will yield DVD-quality 720x404 or 1280x720 HD video.
While power users will want more fine-tuning through advanced settings these pre-defined output options will be great for most users.
HungryFlix.com will soon begin support these advanced resolutions in our movie downloads.
The preset Apple TV export will yield DVD-quality 720x404 or 1280x720 HD video.
While power users will want more fine-tuning through advanced settings these pre-defined output options will be great for most users.
HungryFlix.com will soon begin support these advanced resolutions in our movie downloads.
Labels: apple tv, online video, quicktime
Thursday, March 15, 2007
Wages of Sin available at HungryFlix.com!
HungryFlix.com is proud to announce that Independent action director Nathyn Brendan Masters' new martial art flick "Wages of Sin" is available for download in both iPod and PSP versions at http://www.hungryflix.com.
"I wanted to do something like 'American Ninja' or 'Black Belt Jones' something old school but with some modern elements thrown in," says Masters. "I wanted to do something people could have a little fun with."
We are very excited to have such excellent content on HungryFlix.
"I wanted to do something like 'American Ninja' or 'Black Belt Jones' something old school but with some modern elements thrown in," says Masters. "I wanted to do something people could have a little fun with."
We are very excited to have such excellent content on HungryFlix.
Labels: digital download, indie film, nathyn brendan masters, online distribution, online video, ready to download, wages of sin
Apple TV Shipping
Apple's new set top box that provides for viewing of iTunes content on your TV is now shipping. We feel this can be the beginning of a huge trend for online media. Just as the iPod did for music, the Apple TV may in fact do for movies/TV/Video podcasts and other video content.
HungryFlix.com is very excited that now our customers have an easy, well designed and affordable way to enjoy our premium independent content in the family room.
Downlad great movies at HungryFlix.com!
Find out more on Apple TV at Apple TV
HungryFlix.com is very excited that now our customers have an easy, well designed and affordable way to enjoy our premium independent content in the family room.
Downlad great movies at HungryFlix.com!
Find out more on Apple TV at Apple TV
Labels: apple tv, iTunes, online distribution, online video
Wednesday, March 14, 2007
Viacom sues Google/YouTube
Viacom has sued YouTube for $1 Billion, that's Billion with a "B", claiming copyright infringement. It seems most of the Web 2.0 fans are claming this is a simple case of "new companies innovate, old tired companies litigate".
This is not the view of this blog or http://www.hungryflix.com.
Much of YouTube's value does indeed come from the copyrighted works of others. If all copyrighted material was removed from YouTube how many visitors and page views would the site have?
Our mission at http://www.hungryflix.com is to ensure that content providers are credited and paid for their work.
Read more here http://googlewatch.eweek.com/content/youtube/18_reasons_why_google_and_youtube_are_guilty_of_copyright_infringement.html
This is not the view of this blog or http://www.hungryflix.com.
Much of YouTube's value does indeed come from the copyrighted works of others. If all copyrighted material was removed from YouTube how many visitors and page views would the site have?
Our mission at http://www.hungryflix.com is to ensure that content providers are credited and paid for their work.
Read more here http://googlewatch.eweek.com/content/youtube/18_reasons_why_google_and_youtube_are_guilty_of_copyright_infringement.html
Labels: copyright, dmca, Google, online distribution, online video, youtube
Monday, March 12, 2007
Mac Filmmaking Podcast - HungryFlix Interview
The guys over at the Mac Filmmaking Podcast were kind enough to interview HungryFlix.com's Brian Andrews for their March 10, 2007 podcast.
Topics included background on how HungryFlix works, what makes HungryFlix different from other video sites, and how filmmakers and video producers can get paid for their work. We had a great discussion.
You can subscribe to Mac Filmmaking via iTunes.
And be sure to vote at Podcast alley.
Topics included background on how HungryFlix works, what makes HungryFlix different from other video sites, and how filmmakers and video producers can get paid for their work. We had a great discussion.
You can subscribe to Mac Filmmaking via iTunes.
And be sure to vote at Podcast alley.
Labels: hungryflix, indie film, iTunes, mac filmmaking, online distribution, online video, podcast, short films
Friday, March 9, 2007
HungryFlix included in video marketing sites List
Thanks to the KMP Daily Digital blog for the inclusion of HungryFlix.com in their list of online video marketing sites.
It is great to see the world of online video taking shape. We here at http://www.hungryflix.com hope to play a big part in helping independent producers get paid for their work.
If you are looking to sell videos online please visit our site.
It is great to see the world of online video taking shape. We here at http://www.hungryflix.com hope to play a big part in helping independent producers get paid for their work.
If you are looking to sell videos online please visit our site.
Online Video - Who pays the best?
Mashable.com is running a poll to find out which online video sites pay the best.
The poll includes advertisting, paid download and general traffic models.
You know where we stand on this. If you want to sell videos join us at http://www.hungryflix.com.
The poll includes advertisting, paid download and general traffic models.
You know where we stand on this. If you want to sell videos join us at http://www.hungryflix.com.
Labels: filmmaking, online distribution, online video, sell videos
Thursday, March 8, 2007
Could Wal-Mart's entry into movie downloads actually help others?
When mega retailer Wal-Mart enters a market, most existing competitors fear for their life. This may not be the case with online distribution and movie downloads claims CinemaNow CEO Curt Marvis.
ContentAgenda.com is reporting that Wal-Mart's entry into movie downloads may actually help because it bring more studio support for online distribution. Wal-Mart pushes 40% of all DVD sales, this has kept the studios from attempting anything online that would annoy Wal-Mart.
Marvis predicts that "by 2010 downloading of movie and video content will be as commonplace as downloading of music is in today's world. It will happen that fast."
We are already seeing some movie downloads with the limited success of CinemaNow, Amazon Unbox, HungryFlix.com, iTunes, Vongo and MovieLink.
What separates the movie downloads at HungryFlix.com is the premium independent content that can not be found at other sites.
ContentAgenda.com is reporting that Wal-Mart's entry into movie downloads may actually help because it bring more studio support for online distribution. Wal-Mart pushes 40% of all DVD sales, this has kept the studios from attempting anything online that would annoy Wal-Mart.
Marvis predicts that "by 2010 downloading of movie and video content will be as commonplace as downloading of music is in today's world. It will happen that fast."
We are already seeing some movie downloads with the limited success of CinemaNow, Amazon Unbox, HungryFlix.com, iTunes, Vongo and MovieLink.
What separates the movie downloads at HungryFlix.com is the premium independent content that can not be found at other sites.
Labels: amazon unbox, hungryflix, indie film, iTunes, movie downloads, online distribution, online video
Wednesday, March 7, 2007
ZDNet says, "Who needs iTunes? The rise of the indie friendly video download store"
Who needs iTunes? The rise of the ‘indie friendly’ video download store by ZDNet's Steve O'Hear -- Adams Media Research predicts that by 2011, the online video market will be worth $5.8 billion, and bucking today's trend, the majority of that revenue will be generated through selling downloads not ad-supported content. It's perhaps no surprise then, to see a number of paid-for download services pop up over the last 18 months...
Labels: download, hungryflix, independent, indie film, ipod, iTunes, online video, video distribution, video download
Friday, March 2, 2007
Fox to provide TV downloads for affiliates
Fox affiliates will be able to begin selling TV downloads of Fox TV shows to local viewers as part of a new interactive plan.
Shows will be available for purchase the night after they air on TV, and users will be able to buy individual episodes or season packages. Prices will vary, depending on whether a user purchases a single episode or a season package. Downloads can be viewed on a PC or portable device.
Fox companies and affiliate stations will share advertising and pay-per-view revenue under the deal.
Users on the Fox.com Web site will enter their zip code and be directed to their local affiliate for viewing.
It will be interesting to see if this individual method of distribution fares versus using Apple's iTunes as digital distribution hub.
Shows will be available for purchase the night after they air on TV, and users will be able to buy individual episodes or season packages. Prices will vary, depending on whether a user purchases a single episode or a season package. Downloads can be viewed on a PC or portable device.
Fox companies and affiliate stations will share advertising and pay-per-view revenue under the deal.
Users on the Fox.com Web site will enter their zip code and be directed to their local affiliate for viewing.
It will be interesting to see if this individual method of distribution fares versus using Apple's iTunes as digital distribution hub.
Labels: download, online distribution, online video
YouTube to stream BBC content
BBC will be offering three YouTube channels - one for news and two for entertainment. The channels will showcase short clips of BBC content, and the corporation will also get a share of the ad revenues generated on these channels.
These are non-exclusive and set to run for several years.
The main BBC entertainment channel will be free of ads and used primarily to drive traffic to BBC’s own websites. A second entertainment channel, BBC Worldwide, will feature three to six minute long clips from popular BBC content. These will have pre-roll ads. The news channel, which will be launched later this year, will show about 30 news clips per day. These will have ads, and for that reason, these clips can be seen outside the UK only.
These are non-exclusive and set to run for several years.
The main BBC entertainment channel will be free of ads and used primarily to drive traffic to BBC’s own websites. A second entertainment channel, BBC Worldwide, will feature three to six minute long clips from popular BBC content. These will have pre-roll ads. The news channel, which will be launched later this year, will show about 30 news clips per day. These will have ads, and for that reason, these clips can be seen outside the UK only.
Labels: online distribution, online video, streaming, youtube
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