Attention all users!We are happy to announce our improved video solution for all broadcasters that integrates archived videos seamlessly into SermonAudio, with unlimited storage and unlimited bandwidth, at reasonable rates without recurring monthly fees! And as usual, we've done our best to make it as easy-to-use as possible!
MP4 Update! All new videos uploaded to SermonAudio are now transcoded into the industry-standard MP4 (H.264+AAC) format. This enables us to stream the same video to a wide variety of devices including PCs, Macs, iPods, Zunes, Roku TV, and mobile phones like the iPhone, Android, BlackBerry, and more!
HIFI Update! The maximum allowable bitrate for videos with HIFI ON is 500kbps and we fully support 16:9 widescreen and 4:3 standard formats. Take advantage of the higher quality and increase your bitrate and resolution! Check out a high-quality video example.
Update! Additionally, as a courtesy we automatically generate a 150kbps version of the same video and an audio-only MP3 for slower connections and mobile users.
New Video Player! The new video player is flash-based for no-hassle playback and it utilizes a true-streaming system that allows you to instantly view and scrub through the video without waiting for it to first download. Easily select from the available bitrates and even your church's welcome video. Additional features include: displaying the sermon details, featured product, and alternate firewall link support.
In addition to church services, you can also upload videos of mission trips, special events, lectures, youth and family camps, special video presentations, DVDs (entire or clips), archived live video webcasts, and even a welcome greeting video of your church.
Please note that copyrighted content or musical performances of any kind are not permitted. Other restrictions may apply.
Auto-Conversion: You can upload your videos at any bitrate and in a variety of formats such as: WMV, MP4, M4V, F4V, MOV. For detailed help on encoding and uploading videos, please refer to our step-by-step video help page.
Because all videos are encoded in the industry-standard MP4 (H.264+AAC) format, it's possible to enjoy your videos via video podcasting on portable media players as well as on other websites via our easy-embedding codes!
Video support for mobile! All new videos are automatically available on a plethora of mobile devices including the iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, Android, BlackBerry, and ROKU TV.
Third-party services: If you prefer, you can employ the services of a dependable third-party company called audioposting.com to do the work of encoding and uploading your video (and audio) on your behalf for very reasonable rates!
Search and Filter: The search facility on the site has also been revisited to provide comprehensive support for both VIDEO and PDF media types. On any search result page, simply use the subset filter drop down to select VIDEO and only those sermons with matching videos will be displayed (see screenshot below):
Browse Videos: We've added a new Videos Section that allows you to conveniently BROWSE and SEARCH Videos (and PDFs) by a variety of organizational groups including event types, topics, speakers, date, and Bible reference!
Download Report: For broadcasters, you'll be able to view up-to-the-minute video download statistics in the Members Only Area as well as a summarized geographic download report of video statistics in the regular Monthly Download Report.
For more information about this service (including pricing information) and a step-by-step guide on how to encode and upload video to SermonAudio, click here now. If you are a broadcasting member of SermonAudio, video-support is already enabled for your account and you can begin uploading at any time!
Enjoy!
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10/4/10 1:52 PM
