About
About This Site
Well, for better of worse, you have found yourself in my little corner of the web.
RWVC.com is a sister-site for my book, Real World Video Compression, which was published by Peachpit in April of 2008. the goal of this site, much like the book, is to demystify video compression and help those looking to tackle problems they are having converting their video from one format to another.
From the Intro of RWVC:
Video compression is one of the linchpins of the production world. It is the quiet savior (and killer) of projects every day and is a process that, if done correctly, goes unnoticed. When was the last time you watched a TV show and marveled at how great the compression was? Bad compression, by contrast, is unmistakable and can render almost any video unwatchable.
The primary function of video compression is fairly straightforward: to conform the video to the desired delivery method, whether TV, DVD, the Internet, your iPod, or your cell phone. The difficulty is trying to work within the technical specifications required and the limitations of the delivery medium to provide an audiovisual experience that’s satisfying to the end user. If you’re delivering your content over the Internet, for example, you need to consider file-size issues. You might have the greatest film of all time, but if it’s so big nobody can actually download it, then who exactly will be watching this masterpiece? Likewise, if your content will be broadcast on TV, you need to guarantee all the fields and frames of your edited, compressed program are still intact after the lengthy creation process.
About Me
Andy Beach is the Director of Product Management at Inlet Technologies, where he drives strategic product direction and oversees all aspects of product marketing and management, and support. He is also the author of a book on Real World Video Compression, scheduled to be published by Peachpit in April of 2008. Prior to joining Inlet, Beach served as the Director of Product Development at Magnet Media where he oversaw the creation of Zoom In Online, a website offering exclusive access to the latest in creative culture, entertainment, and technology through regularly published podcasts, internet video and blogs. He also co-founded New York-based interactive agency Last Exit, where he led several award-winning interactive projects for their clients in the entertainment and technology industries.
Beach brings significant expertise and experience in the field of Internet video, digital asset management and rich media solutions. His expertise in video post-production, compression, and interactive design has attracted clients worldwide, including: Apple Computer, Adobe Systems, British Design Council, V2 Records, Universal Music, Paramount Pictures, Showtime Networks, and Samsung.
Andy has spoken at industry conferences including Web Video Summit, NAB New York,WWDC, QuickTime Live!, and Production East, and has been featured in POST Magazine and TV Technology. He also taught digital film making and editing at the School of Visual Arts.
