2010General Discussion forum
Setting up a steadicam operator portfolio website with video reel hosting considerations
16 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.
What the thread found
- When backing up websites created with iWeb, the entire site data is stored in a single folder called Domain located deep in system directories, and losing this folder means starting from scratch
- Quicktime streaming can be blocked by corporate firewalls and requires plugin installation that many end users cannot perform, limiting accessibility for potential clients
- Flash video players do not work on iPhone devices, which are commonly used by industry professionals to view demo reels on location
- Video file size significantly affects playback capability on mobile devices, with files reduced to around 30 MB providing acceptable performance on iPhones
- Providing multiple video format options (such as both Quicktime and Flash versions) accommodates viewers across different platforms and network environments
- Vimeo offers an alternative hosting solution that can be embedded in custom websites and provides better cross-platform compatibility than Quicktime streaming
- Demo reel composition should avoid opening with repetitive shots such as a series of similar walking-away-from-camera sequences
Depends on
- The discussion occurred in 2010 when technology platforms and viewing habits differed significantly from current standards
- Some claims about Vimeo support for iPhone were described as works in progress at the time of the discussion
- The specific experience with corporate network blocking applies to that particular work environment