ExposureRoom does iPhone
I'm positive that everyone will be absolutely thrilled to hear that ExposureRoom now supports the iPhone and other mobile devices (and we do it better than anyone else).
We've been working really hard on a multitude of new features and enhancement that will be announced in due course and iPhone support is just a very small (but important) part of this. But nonetheless, we're really excited to make this announcement and I sure hope you all are as well.
I'd like to thank our members for asking/urging/insisting that we support mobile devices because it's when members ask that we see the need. I'd also like to thank the XR team who have been working day and night relentlessly building out these new features. I wish you all could see the enthusiasm with with they go about doing their work just because a member asked for a feature or someone needs help.
Back to the iPhone support. We've been producing iPhone versions of your videos since October of this year and at last count there were 43,000 odd videos that are iPhone compatible. We had filter criteria that excluded a lot of videos (more about that later). We've also converted all Editor's Choice videos (those e have the original uploaded asset) so you will have a quick and easy way to watch the best videos on ExposureRoom using your iPhone.
Do All Members get an iPhone version?
Yes, all members get an iPhone version. That's our stand today. This could change in the future. What we are certain about is that the professionals, amateurs and serious hobbyists will be covered. If we find people flocking to ExposureRoom because other websites don't provide them with an iPhone version or that only paying members get an iPhone version then we may change our stand, but the bulk of our members should not be affected.
Are ExposureRoom iPhone Videos Better?
You bet! We take video very seriously at ExposureRoom and since most of our members are professionals they demand the best video and audio quality possible and we're only too happy to oblige.
What you see today is what we call the low bandwidth iPhone version (480x270). The version is smaller and lower quality. but hang on, before you fret and fume, check out the videos below because even our low bandwidth iPhone version is far better than any other website. Both video and audio.
Pay close attention to audio and video quality.
iPhone Low on XR - Click on Image to play
iPhone on other websites - Click on Image to play
The low bandwidth version should work without a hitch when you're on your 3G network and will obviously work when you're on your local wireless network. The iPhone high bandwidth version will be larger (640x360) and will max out on the specs the iPhone can handle and will require a good 3G speed (all bars) or local wireless network. Mind you, the best quality an iPhone can handle is nowhere near what you see on ExposureRoom using a Web browser), but we believe both iPhone versions will be a "convenience" to those of you who need to show (or show off) your work to clients and prospects.
iPhone High Bandwidth Version - Click on Image to play
Oh yea, be sure to check out this and the other versions on your HD TV or Apple TV.
iPhone Compatible Embeds
This part is really cool. Those of you using the
ExposureRoom Wordpress plug-in just got lucky. People browsing your website using an iPhone will automatically be presented with the iPhone version. You don't have to do a thing to make that happen.
Those of you looking to make your non-WordPress websites automatically iPhone compatible can start playing with a new embed tag we're releasing in beta. You can watch a video tutorial on it here
Javascript Embed Tag for iPhone Compatible Embeds
You can also get a sample html page that includes the JavaScript there as well. In time, we'll provide you with a GUI configurator that will produce any/all of the embed tags we provide.
Feature Recap
- Everyone gets an iPhone version
- Going forward, every video will have an iPhone version
- What you see today is the iPhone Low
- Very soon, we'll be introducing the iPhone High (everyone won't get this version)
- Our video and audio quality (including the iPhone version) a far superior to other websites.
- Wordpress plug-in user get automatic iPhone switching
- We'll introduce a new kind of embed tags for those interested.
As regards the matter of videos that have already been uploaded (months/years ago) but are not iPhone compatible...If you are a professional, amateur or serious hobbyist, make your case and we'll definitely consider it.
While making your case, please keep in mind that we don't believe the iPhone or any mobile device is a replacement for a computer. iPhone support is primarily a convenience. Sure it would be "nice to have" all your videos converted, but is it a necessity in your case? If so, we'll bend over backwards; you can be assured of that.