The massive increase in video content is one of the leading trends transforming the Internet. From news clips and music videos to personal video blog posts, video content is everywhere. This content can also be made accessible from anywhere and at any time – right from the mobile screen.
By the sheer numbers and global penetration, Nokia offers the most important mobile platform in the world. Nokia has integrated advanced video playback and capture capabilities into millions of devices. Exploring this potential audience offers an interesting prospect for a variety of video producers. For example, a casual video blogger can tap into this audience by providing mobile-friendly content to the enthusiasts, while a commercial Web site that provides news clips can extend their service availability to the customers by providing a 24/7 mobile service.
This section is an introduction to the video capabilities and formats in Nokia mobile devices, as well as a set of best practices for producing and delivering video content to mobile. The intended readers are media content producers who want to ensure reaching the maximum audience with reasonable effort and budget. Observing the guidelines here should ensure that you can reach as many devices as possible without worrying about the wide variety of handsets on the market. Different Nokia platforms and their capabilities are presented. Because actual product hardware and configuration might change those capabilities, device specifications are not covered here but can be found separately at www.forum.nokia.com/audiovideo.
Streaming is covered separately, including the basics of content creation, tools, and network technology. Video client development for C++ and Java™ technology are not covered as such, but relevant links are presented. Furthermore, relevant specifications and references are listed in Video and streaming specifications.
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