Video in the Web: Technical Challenges and Standardization

by Soohong Park, Erik Mannens, Rik Van de Walle, Joakim Soderberg, Glenn Adams, Philippe Le Hegaret, and Choong Seon Hong

Web-based video has improved the richness of the user experience but has led to challenges in content discovery, searching, indexing, and accessibility. Nevertheless, Web video is being used for advertising, enterprise collaboration, entertainment, product reviews, and social applications. As prices drop for consumer electronics devices that can create high-quality video, amateurs and professionals alike are producing increasing numbers of high-quality videos. Meanwhile, social networks are facilitating the proliferation of Web-based video, effectively making video part of the Web instead of a mere extension that doesn't take full advantage of the Web architecture. READ FULL ARTICLE (login required) »