Video-On-Demand (VOD)

VOD is one of the most popular ways of delivering video to the web. It means just what the name implies, video "on demand." Every time you click on a YouTube link, you are starting a VOD stream from YouTube's servers to your computer. Our servers work very similarly, allowing you to serve up the popular Flash format almost anywhere in the world. Links to VOD files can be placed in web pages so that users may conveniently click on and play them. We can help you get your files into the right formats for many different audiences.

Current VOD Formats

Flash from CSUSM Server

Our server uses Flash to serve up VOD.

Advantages

• Works across platforms (Win, Mac, Linux) in a variety of browsers;
• Can be captioned;
• Can be embedded in a web page;
• High quality.

Disadvantages

• Doesn't currently work on iOS or Android devices.

YouTube

We do have a campus YouTube account, or you can easily create your own for free.

Advantages

• Most common type of media delivery on the web;
• Works on pretty much any device/browser;
• Closed captioning available;
• Easy to embed on a web page;
• Free.

Disadvantages

• Basic account only allows media length up to 15 minutes - this can be overcome.
• Limited security settings.

iTunesU

CSUSM does not yet have an iTunesU presence, but we are working on that.