VideoStreams.ca is a full-service video
production & web deployment provider,
specializing in producing high quality yet
budget-sensitive promotional videos, web commercials, educational
& training videos & event video production
including live event videocasting for medium &
large businesses. Our unique area of expertise
is our ability to deploy your video productions
on the Internet or Intranet for maximum exposure
& impact, using cutting edge, new media
technologies.
Prior to
undertaking any job, we always meet with our client's
team to flesh out concepts and business objectives
for the video project. This is an essential stage of
pre-production, since the success of the video as
regards meeting its business objectives is determined at
this point.
Further meetings may be called to arrange
script reviews, storyboards, resource collection, etc.,
but all those are of secondary importance to having a
solid concept in place.
Our creative
scriptwriters work closely with you to develop an
effective script from scratch. All you need to do is
supply us with the facts and let us do the rest. If you already have a
script on hand, we can tweak it to read better and to
make it fit the video.
You always have the opportunity
to review & approve final script after revisions &
sign-off on it before starting the production phase.
We
also provide documents such as production schedules,
storyboard lists, and if requested, a detailed shot
list.
We provide
professional voiceover narration & acting talent as
required, to make your production stand out.
Voiceovers
are recorded in a professional audio recording studio
equipped with the latest in audio mixing & recording
technology.
The mixed tracks are then inserted into the
video footage timeline during post-production. Male or
female voices, young or old, excited or serene, whatever
the type or mood you wish - we can get them all.
You will be
sent a test audio file to review the talent beforehand,
so that you can make the best decision on which voice
will best match your project.
Less expensive than you
might think, Logo Animation, especially if done in
3D will add tremendous impact to any production. Watch
an example below...
SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
This piece
was developed
using 3D Logo animation software, combined with animated text and still images
in an NLE
to produce a compelling 'Video' title sequence that highlights this
university's many attractions. It was inserted into a PowerPoint
presentation and as a separate piece on their website to attract
students from all over the world.
VideoStreams.ca also offers format conversion & video
transfer services, including VHS to DVD encoding
for efficient web delivery & converting from one digital
format to another. We can convert to and from formats
such as 8mm Video, Hi8 Video, MiniDV, DVCAM, VHS, and
DVD.
Encoding
for Web Streaming On Demand:
Choosing a format for web streaming is complicated and
can be very confusing (see this article in our Knowledge
Centre). We can convert your video into various digital,
web-ready formats like Windows Media Video, Quicktime,
Flash Video (FLV, F4V or SWF), with or without Players
to embed into your web pages.
Note: Pricing
is based on the length of the source video and varies
depending upon the target format a. We also offer volume
discounts for larger jobs. Turnaround time for most
transfers is 3-5 business days, for non-rush jobs.
Boring but
Crucial - Encoding is
the process of changing digital content from one format
to another and applying compression technologies to
reduce the size of the resultant files. Not only does
this reduce the storage space required for video files
(which are traditionally huge) but it also makes for
smoother streaming and playback. This process is an
integral component of the explosion in Internet and
mobile video and one that cannot be ignored.
While
many software programs offer automated encoding and
compression features, optimal encoding for professional
level playback is much more complex and needs closer
attention to detail.
Prior to
undertaking any job, we always meet with our client's
team to flesh out concepts and business objectives
for the video project. This is an essential stage of
pre-production, since the success of the video as
regards meeting its business objectives is determined at
this point. 
Our creative
scriptwriters work closely with you to develop an
effective script from scratch. All you need to do is
supply us with the facts and let us do the rest. If you already have a
script on hand, we can tweak it to read better and to
make it fit the video. 
We provide
professional voiceover narration & acting talent as
required, to make your production stand out.
VideoStreams.ca also offers format conversion & video
transfer services, including VHS to DVD encoding
for efficient web delivery & converting from one digital
format to another. We can convert to and from formats
such as 8mm Video, Hi8 Video, MiniDV, DVCAM, VHS, and
DVD.