I first heard about this from /Film, in this post. YouTube will be jumpimng into the online video rental world, with five Sundance films: The Cove, One Too Many Mornings, Homewrecker, Children of Invention, and Bass Ackwards. This is just the latest step towards making distribution a reality for lower budget ...
Archive for the ‘Monetizing Content’ Category
Brilliant Idea for Digital Distrbution and Content Protection
November 6th, 2009 by NoName
There is an interesting site I came across recently that covers many varied topics surrounding the current and future state of communications and media. It is called Occam's Razr, by Ike Pigott. A recent article by Ike about sharing digital versions of film and TV via sites like YouTube proposed ...
Could the DVR actually help SAVE the TV industry?
November 6th, 2009 by NoName
According to Marc Cuban, YES! Not only yes, but Mr. Cuban thinks the TV networks are out of their minds to be trying to kill off the DVR. And I agree. In his recent article, Marc lays out the logic pretty simply. If you allow DVR's to stream quality internet content ...
Ideas for for Alternative Methods of Film Distribution
October 12th, 2009 by NoName
These are some random thoughts on different ways to release a film: Create a membership based site, like Netflix, based on your studio (all Disney content) or a specific genre (horror, for example). You get a database of stats, demographics, emails, track habits, films preferences... The result is a targeted audience. You offer ...
Debating the Future of Monetizing Content with Disney CEO, Wired Editor, YouTube Founder
October 6th, 2009 by NoName
Cinematech did a nice review of a recent meetign of the minds invlolving some of the top voices in tech and film worlds. You can read the Cinematech article here. Disney chief executive Bob Iger moderated a panel consisting of Wired editor Chris Anderson, YouTube co-founder Chad Hurley, Hulu CEO Jason Kilar, ...
