Pixorial at Google I/O June 25th, 2012 / Comments: 0 We’re excited to announce that Pixorial has been invited to Google I/O – the yearly conference for third-party developers who work on the company’s platforms and applications. Actually, “yearly conference for developers” sounds too dry. In reality, it’s a wondrous three-day geekfest that brings together some of the brightest minds in tech. As Google puts it, “Google I/O is focused on the tech world’s latest web, mobile and social breakthroughs.” As a featured app in Google Drive, (and one… › read more
Sony and Pixorial: Working Together to Liberate Video June 20th, 2012 / Comments: 0 If you’re one of the many Americans with a Sony tablet or phone, we’ve got some very cool news: starting now, our app is available as an “Editors’ Choice” in Sony’s mobile channel. This channel features apps that have been chosen to work seamlessly with these devices. As you might know, our vision is to make it easy for you to share memories, tell stories, and liberate video. Sony wants to challenge the status quo, creating a world where… › read more
The Three C’s: How to Tell Your Dad He’s Awesome June 15th, 2012 / Comments: 0 Don’t look now, but Father’s Day is this weekend. If you’d like to do something fun and unexpected for your dad, here are three quick and easy ideas: Contest: Head over to our Superdad sweepstakes and share a story about your father. That’s all it takes to enter. If you win, you’ll receive a Viewsonic tablet for your dad – along with free Pixorial for both you and pops. Card: Our Videocards are tailor-made for occasions like this. Use… › read more
Highly Addictive Real-Time Video Filters: Now Available on Your iPhone June 11th, 2012 / Comments: 0 The iPhone and iPad have many apps. Some let you slingshot maladjusted birds across the screen. Others let you draw pictures with friends in faraway lands. In fact, with over half a million apps, there are few limits on what you can do. Now, one of those remaining limitations has just disappeared. We’re proud to be rolling out the first adjustable real-time video filters for iOS. These filters will give you the power to transform your videos using 17… › read more
A Simple Equation: Five Friends = Three Months of Free Pixorial June 11th, 2012 / Comments: 0 Would you like three free months of our most popular membership plan? Yes? Well, you’ll be very pleased to meet our Get Premium Free program. It’s based on a simple notion: because video is best when it’s shared with others, we want to reward you when you refer your friends and family to Pixorial. Here’s how it works: 1.) Start by inviting five friends to sign up for Pixorial. You can enter their emails, or have them automatically imported… › read more
This Story Explains Why We Exist June 6th, 2012 / Comments: 0 Ever since Pixorial was founded in 2007, it’s been our mission to give people the power to protect and share their most treasured memories. Our users count on Pixorial for all sorts of things – from tweeting short video clips, to sending birthday messages on Facebook, to creating lengthy video projects. For some users, Pixorial brings timeless, priceless moments back to life. This was really driven home by a message we received from a Pixorial user named Sharon. We… › read more
Do You Have a Superdad? Check Out Our Father’s Day Contest! June 4th, 2012 / Comments: 0 The Avengers and the X-Men have got nothing on the everyday heroes known as “Superdads.” In honor of their special day, we’ve created a contest that does not – repeat, does not – feature a BBQ or a set of powertools! No…this contest is way cooler. All you have to do is share a story about the Superdad in your life. Let us know what makes him so great. Share a fond memory from your childhood, or a downright… › read more
Your Pixorial Is About to Get Even Better May 29th, 2012 / Comments: 0 Here at Pixorial, we pride ourselves on building a storytelling platform that you can use to collect, edit, and share your life’s video moments. But much like the debate between Apple and PC fanboys, this mission never ends; we’re constantly challenging ourselves to bring you a better, easier-to-use experience. So…with that in mind, we’re excited to roll out several improvements. In a nutshell, your Pixorial is about to get better and faster; videos will stream at a higher quality,… › read more
Handheld Video Camera Settings: Easy Does it! May 23rd, 2012 / Comments: 0 Today we’ll cover another topic, via our video expert partners at NYVS. This will be time well-spent if you have a handheld camera, and want to use one of these devices to shoot polished, professional-looking video. There are tons of settings to tweak on these cameras. So many, in fact, that you might find yourself getting confused. This could be especially frustrating when you are just looking to capture a great moment and you don’t have time to figure… › read more
How to put your iPhone or iPad videos into Google Drive May 11th, 2012 / Comments: 0 One of the great things about Google Drive is that you can sync up files, effortlessly, in the cloud. Now, harnessing the power of our free iOS mobile app, you can automatically sync the videos that you’ve taken with your iPhone or iPad – not only to your Pixorial library, but also to your Drive. Again, it’s completely automatic and ridiculously easy. We’ll take care of everything in the background. Here’s how it works: 1.) Download our iOS app… › read more
Take Your Best Shot: Video Tips From the Pros! May 7th, 2012 / Comments: 0 With this post, we’re kicking off a series of articles and videos filled with fun and useful tips for creating polished and just plain awesome videos. The skills and techniques that you’ll learn come straight from the crazy-talented video production experts at NYVS. Ready? Let’s rock! What’s the difference between an amateur-looking video and one that’s slick and polished? Sure, there’s the obvious – the polished video might be shot with a better camera with higher quality and better… › read more
11 Days ‘Til Mother’s Day May 1st, 2012 / Comments: 0 Did you know that Mother’s Day is just 11 days away? No need to panic. OK…maybe panic a little. Because, well, this is a big deal. According to the LA Times, Mother’s Day is the second-highest gift-giving day of the year. So of course, this means that retailers and online shopping sites are vying for your attention with the items that they think you should buy. But what, exactly, is the best gift for mom? Here’s a little hint.… › read more
Our Story: Pixorial Integrates with Google Drive April 23rd, 2012 / Comments: 0 It’s a banner day at Pixorial HQ! After months of behind-the-scenes preparation, we’re tremendously excited to reveal The Big News: Pixorial has been chosen by Google to be a Google Drive launch partner. Here at Pixorial, we’re all about telling stories through video. Google Drive is all about file storing, sharing, and collaboration in the cloud. Put Google Drive and Pixorial together, and you’ve got an incredibly powerful combination that will change the way you collect, create and share… › read more
NYVS and Pixorial: Master the Art of Video Storytelling April 18th, 2012 / Comments: 0 Woohoo! This week we’re positively psyched to announce some very exciting news: Pixorial has teamed up with New York Video School (NYVS). Our goal? To unleash the video producer in everyone. We think this is a natural, peanut-butter-and-jelly fit. A true match made in the clouds. Here’s why: NYVS is an online video school designed to help anyone who wants to create better video. They offer hundreds of easy video tutorials for all skill levels, covering topics from “what… › read more
Flip Camera User? You’ll Flip for Pixorial! April 12th, 2012 / Comments: 0 You might remember the Flip Camera – a handy device that caught the attention of both video enthusiasts and casual users. After selling in the millions, the camera and its FlipShare integrated cloud storage service were eventually discontinued. If you happened to be one of those Flip Camera users, you were left high and dry. Videos that were previously stored on FlipShare no longer have a home. The good news? We can help! We understand how important it is… › read more
Our Founder on Storytelling March 28th, 2012 / Comments: 0 As we mentioned last month, Pixorial recently had the honor of being invited to speak at the Digital Media Symposium held in Boulder, CO. The event was packed with innovative thinkers and technological trailblazers, including Dr. Alvy Ray Smith – the co-founder of Pixar – and Don Hahn, producer of The Lion King, Beauty and the Beast, and other notable animated films. Our Founder/CEO, Andrés Espiñeira, also offered his thoughts and perspectives during a 20-minute talk on storytelling and… › read more
