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'''Pixorial''' was a [[cloud-based]] consumer [[photo sharing]], [[video sharing]] and [[video editing]] platform.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://venturebeatprofiles.com/company/profile/pixorial/ |title=Pixorial |publisher=VentureBeat Profiles |date= |accessdate=2013-12-16}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.crunchbase.com/company/pixorial|title=Pixorial | publisher=Crunchbase |date = |accessdate=2013-12-31}}</ref> The company was formed in 2007, in [[Englewood, Colorado]] as a media conversion service.<ref>{{cite web|author=Pixorial, Inc. |url=http://www.pixorial.com/about_us/ |title=About Us |publisher=Pixorial.com |date= |accessdate=2013-12-16}}</ref> In 2013, Pixorial was chosen as one of two video storage companies to partner with the launch of [[Google Drive]]. <ref>{{cite web|last=Mathis |first=Joel |url=http://www.macworld.com/article/1166800/pixorial_leads_with_google_drive_will_developers_follow_.html |title=Pixorial leads with Google Drive: Will developers follow? |publisher=[[Macworld]] |date=2012-05-14 |accessdate=2013-12-16}}</ref> Pixorial allows users to edit and share videos on social channels by connecting through their Pixorial account. <ref name="about" >{{cite web|url=http://desktopvideo.about.com/od/videosharingwebsites/p/Pixorial-Video-Sharing.htm |title=Pixorial Video Sharing and Storing |publisher=[[About.com]] |date=2013-11-13 |accessdate=2013-12-16}}</ref>On June 17, 2014, Pixorial announced that its services would no longer function as of a month later, July 18.<ref>http://www.pixorial.com/pixorial-service-shutdown-faq/</ref> The company has since signed a definite agreement with LifeLogger Technologies Corp. to be acquired. <ref>http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20151116005185/en/LifeLogger-Takes-Major-Steps-Integrate-Pixorial</ref>
{{Infobox company
| logo = File:Pixorial_photo_editing_platform.png
| name = Pixorial
| industry = [[cloud-based]] [[software]]
| founded = 2007
| founder =
| key_people = Andres Espineira
| products = Pixorial's app
| services = photo sharing<br> video sharing<br> video editing platform
}}

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'''Pixorial''' was a [[cloud-based]] consumer [[photo sharing]], [[video sharing]] and [[video editing]] platform.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://venturebeatprofiles.com/company/profile/pixorial/ |title=Pixorial |publisher=VentureBeat Profiles |date= |accessdate=2013-12-16}} {{Deadlink|date=November 2023|fix-attempted=yes}}</ref> The company was formed in 2007 in [[Centennial, Colorado]] as a media conversion service.<ref>{{cite web | title=About Us | website=Pixorial, Inc. | date=7 April 2013 | url=http://www.pixorial.com/about_us/ | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140411234007/http://www.pixorial.com/about_us/ | archive-date=11 April 2014}}</ref> In 2013, Pixorial was chosen as one of two video storage companies to partner with the launch of [[Google Drive]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Mathis |first=Joel |url=http://www.macworld.com/article/1166800/pixorial_leads_with_google_drive_will_developers_follow_.html |title=Pixorial leads with Google Drive: Will developers follow? |publisher=[[Macworld]] |date=2012-05-14 |accessdate=2013-12-16}}</ref> Pixorial allowed users to edit and share videos on social channels by connecting through their Pixorial account.<ref name="about" >{{cite web |url=http://desktopvideo.about.com/od/videosharingwebsites/p/Pixorial-Video-Sharing.htm |title=Pixorial Video Sharing and Storing |publisher=[[About.com]] |date=2013-11-13 |accessdate=2013-12-16 |archive-date=2014-04-13 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140413150131/http://desktopvideo.about.com/od/videosharingwebsites/p/Pixorial-Video-Sharing.htm |url-status=dead }}</ref> The company closed on July 18, 2014,<<ref name="pixorial.com">{{cite web | title=Shutdown FAQ | website=Pixorial, Inc. | date=19 June 2014 | url=http://www.pixorial.com/pixorial-service-shutdown-faq/ | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140823235416/http://www.pixorial.com/pixorial-service-shutdown-faq/ | archive-date=23 August 2014 }}</ref> and its assets were acquired by LifeLogger Technologies Corp in November 2015.<ref>{{Cite press release|url=http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20151116005185/en/LifeLogger-Takes-Major-Steps-Integrate-Pixorial|title = LifeLogger Takes Major Steps to Integrate the Best of Pixorial|date = 16 November 2015}}</ref>

== History ==
== History ==


The company was founded in 2007 and launched in 2009 by former [[Netscape]] employee Andres Espineira.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/03/technology/personaltech/03video.html?_r=0|title=A Way to Put Your Home Movies on the Web for All to See|work=[[New York Times]]|date=2 December 2009|accessdate=2013-12-16}}</ref> Changing its focus to video editing software in 2009, Pixorial began developing an app that would be launched for [[iOS]] and [[Android (operating system)|Android]] devices in 2011. <ref>{{cite web|author=Pixorial, Inc. |url=http://www.pixorial.com/pixorials-video-app-is-now-available-in-the-app-store/ |title=Pixorial’s Video App is Now Available in the App Store! |publisher=Pixorial.com |date=2011-09-05 |accessdate=2013-12-16}}</ref> Later developments in the app in 2012 would also included real time filters, which were later removed. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://techcrunch.com/2012/06/08/pixorial-real-time-filters/ |title=Pixorial’s Mobile Video-Sharing App Adds Real-Time Filters To Take On Socialcam And Viddy |publisher=TechCrunch |date=2012-06-08 |accessdate=2013-12-16}}</ref> With the launch of Google Drive in 2012, Pixorial was chosen as an integrated video partner. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.crunchbase.com/company/pixorial |title=Pixorial Profile |publisher=[[CrunchBase]] |date=2009-08-12 |accessdate=2013-12-16}}</ref> This integration with Google Drive allowed users to access videos stored in Google Drive within the web app of Pixorial. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/4/prweb9437618.htm |title=Pixorial Launches Integration with Google Drive; With Pixorial’s Google Drive app, users can edit, share and collaborate around video in the cloud |publisher=Prweb.com |date= |accessdate=2013-12-16}}</ref> After the Google Drive launch, Pixorial developed a [[crowdsourced]], location-based video sharing app, Krowds. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://help.pixorial.com/knowledgebase/articles/176808-all-about-krowds |title=All About the Pixorial App and Albums – Customer Feedback for Pixorial, Inc |publisher=Help.pixorial.com |date=2013-02-08 |accessdate=2013-12-16}}</ref> The app was cited in July of 2012 by PC Magazine as one of "The 8 Best Apps for Making and Sharing Videos on Your iPhone". <ref>{{cite web|last=Muchmore |first=Michael |url=http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2421987,00.asp |title=The 8 Best Apps for Making and Sharing Videos on Your iPhone |publisher=[[PC Magazine]] |date=2013-07-19 |accessdate=2013-12-16}}</ref> In late July, Pixorial replaced its original mobile app with the MyPlayer HD app that optimized HD video viewing for large screen viewing including tablets and smart televisions. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pr.com/press-release/506535/ |title=Pixorial Launches My Player HD App for Large-Screen Video Viewing |publisher=PR.com |date=2013-07-31 |accessdate=2013-12-16}}</ref> Pixorial's services are no longer active as of July 18, 2014.<ref>http://www.pixorial.com/pixorial-service-shutdown-faq/</ref>
The company was founded in 2007 and launched in 2009 by former [[Netscape]] employee Andres Espineira.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/03/technology/personaltech/03video.html?_r=0|title=A Way to Put Your Home Movies on the Web for All to See|work=[[New York Times]]|date=2 December 2009|accessdate=2013-12-16}}</ref> Changing its focus to video editing software in 2009, Pixorial began developing an app that would be launched for [[iOS]] and [[Android (operating system)|Android]] devices in 2011.<ref>{{cite web|author=Pixorial, Inc. |url=http://www.pixorial.com/pixorials-video-app-is-now-available-in-the-app-store/ |title=Pixorial's Video App is Now Available in the App Store! |publisher=Pixorial.com |date=2011-09-05 |accessdate=2013-12-16}}</ref> Later developments in the app in 2012 would also included real time filters, which were later removed.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://techcrunch.com/2012/06/08/pixorial-real-time-filters/ |title=Pixorial's Mobile Video-Sharing App Adds Real-Time Filters To Take On Socialcam And Viddy |publisher=TechCrunch |date=2012-06-08 |accessdate=2013-12-16}}</ref> With the launch of Google Drive in 2012, Pixorial was chosen as an integrated video partner. This integration with Google Drive allowed users to access videos stored in Google Drive within the web app of Pixorial.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/4/prweb9437618.htm |title=Pixorial Launches Integration with Google Drive; With Pixorial's Google Drive app, users can edit, share and collaborate around video in the cloud |publisher=Prweb.com |date= |accessdate=2013-12-16}}</ref> After the Google Drive launch, Pixorial developed a [[crowdsourced]], location-based video sharing app, Krowds.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://help.pixorial.com/knowledgebase/articles/176808-all-about-krowds |title=All About the Pixorial App and Albums – Customer Feedback for Pixorial, Inc |publisher=Help.pixorial.com |date=2013-02-08 |accessdate=2013-12-16}}</ref> The app was cited in July 2012 by PC Magazine as one of "The 8 Best Apps for Making and Sharing Videos on Your iPhone".<ref>{{cite web|last=Muchmore |first=Michael |url=https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2421987,00.asp |title=The 8 Best Apps for Making and Sharing Videos on Your iPhone |publisher=[[PC Magazine]] |date=2013-07-19 |accessdate=2013-12-16}}</ref> In late July, Pixorial replaced its original mobile app with the MyPlayer HD app that optimized HD video viewing for large screen viewing including tablets and smart televisions.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pr.com/press-release/506535/ |title=Pixorial Launches My Player HD App for Large-Screen Video Viewing |publisher=PR.com |date=2013-07-31 |accessdate=2013-12-16}}</ref> Pixorial's services terminated on July 18, 2014.<ref name="pixorial.com"/>

== Products ==
== Products ==


=== Krowds App ===
=== Krowds App ===


Pixorial's app was launched in April of 2013 as a tool to aggregate event videos through location based collections.<ref name="usatoday" >{{cite news|author=[[Jefferson Graham]] |url=http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/personal/2013/04/28/krowds-app-for-multiple-video-angles/2113327/ |title=Try Krowds for crowdsourced videos |work=[[USAToday]] |date=2013-04-30 |accessdate=2013-12-16}}</ref> The app was launched to generally positive review. <ref name="usatoday" /> The application was initially launched for iOS but was followed by an Android release in May. <ref name="finance.yahoo" >{{cite web|author=Pixorial May 7, 2013 9:00 AM |url=http://finance.yahoo.com/news/pixorial-launches-krowds-video-android-130000191.html |title=Pixorial Launches Krowds Video for Android |publisher=[[Yahoo Finance]] |date=2013-05-07 |accessdate=2013-12-16}}</ref>
Pixorial's app was launched in April 2013 for iOS, and in May for Android,<ref name="usatoday" /><ref name="finance.yahoo" >{{cite press release|publisher=Pixorial|url=https://finance.yahoo.com/news/pixorial-launches-krowds-video-android-130000191.html |title=Pixorial Launches Krowds Video for Android |via=[[Yahoo Finance]] |date=2013-05-07}}</ref> as a tool to aggregate event videos through location based collections.<ref name="usatoday" >{{cite news|author=Jefferson Graham|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/personal/2013/04/28/krowds-app-for-multiple-video-angles/2113327/ |title=Try Krowds for crowdsourced videos |work=[[USAToday]] |date=2013-04-30}}</ref> The app was launched to generally positive reviews.

=== Movie Creator ===
=== Movie Creator ===


Launched July 12, 2012 Pixorial's Movie Creator allows users to edit movies in a simple story-telling platform<ref name="finance.yahoo" /> Movie Creator's features include transitions, text boxes, access to free music tracks, credits, and social media sharing capabilities. <ref name="about" /> The Pixorial platform allows users to view, share, and edit videos without modifying the original. <ref>{{cite web|author=25.10.13 |url=http://www.bullseyemedia.co.uk/top-3-tools-great-online-videos.html |title=Top 3 Tools for Great Online Videos |publisher=Bullseyemedia.co.uk |date= |accessdate=2013-12-16}}</ref> Movie Creator integrates pictures and video to create user movies. <ref name="thebookchook" >{{cite web|last=Stephenson |first=Susan |url=http://www.thebookchook.com/2013/05/make-video-with-kids-at-pixorial.html |title=Make a Video with Kids at Pixorial |publisher=The Book Chook |date=2013-05-24 |accessdate=2013-12-16}}</ref>
Launched July 12, 2012 Pixorial's Movie Creator allowed users to edit movies in a simple story-telling platform<ref name="finance.yahoo" /> Movie Creator's features include transitions, text boxes, access to free music tracks, credits, and social media sharing capabilities.<ref name="about" /> The Pixorial platform allowed users to view, share, and edit videos without modifying the original.<ref>{{cite web|date=2013-10-13 |url=http://www.bullseyemedia.co.uk/top-3-tools-great-online-videos.html |title=Top 3 Tools for Great Online Videos |publisher=Bullseyemedia.co.uk |accessdate=2013-12-16}}</ref> Movie Creator integrated pictures and video to create user movies.<ref name="thebookchook" >{{cite web|last=Stephenson |first=Susan |url=http://www.thebookchook.com/2013/05/make-video-with-kids-at-pixorial.html |title=Make a Video with Kids at Pixorial |publisher=The Book Chook |date=2013-05-24 |accessdate=2013-12-16}}</ref>

== Awards ==
== Awards ==
*2012 Apex Award from the Colorado Technology Association, for Best Technology Project of the Year <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.coloradotechnology.org/page/ApexWinners |title=The CTA APEX Awards Hall of Fame |publisher=Colorado Technology Association |date= |accessdate=2013-12-16}}</ref>
*2012 Apex Award from the Colorado Technology Association, for Best Technology Project of the Year <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.coloradotechnology.org/page/ApexWinners |title=The CTA APEX Awards Hall of Fame |publisher=Colorado Technology Association |date= |accessdate=2013-12-16}}</ref>
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== References ==
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=== [[Pixorial]] ===
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'''Semi-protection:''' Pixorial Inc. assets are being bought by LifeLogger Technology Corp. and is subject to SEC approval since LifeLogger is a publicly traded company. It is critically important that we keep this page from being vandalized again during this process. Closing conditions are expected to be met in May 2016. [[User:E8-andres|E8-andres]] ([[User talk:E8-andres|talk]]) 06:46, 22 November 2015 (UTC)

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Pixorial
Industrycloud-based software
Founded2007
Key people
Andres Espineira
ProductsPixorial's app
Servicesphoto sharing
video sharing
video editing platform

Pixorial was a cloud-based consumer photo sharing, video sharing and video editing platform.[1] The company was formed in 2007 in Centennial, Colorado as a media conversion service.[2] In 2013, Pixorial was chosen as one of two video storage companies to partner with the launch of Google Drive.[3] Pixorial allowed users to edit and share videos on social channels by connecting through their Pixorial account.[4] The company closed on July 18, 2014,<[5] and its assets were acquired by LifeLogger Technologies Corp in November 2015.[6]

History[edit]

The company was founded in 2007 and launched in 2009 by former Netscape employee Andres Espineira.[7] Changing its focus to video editing software in 2009, Pixorial began developing an app that would be launched for iOS and Android devices in 2011.[8] Later developments in the app in 2012 would also included real time filters, which were later removed.[9] With the launch of Google Drive in 2012, Pixorial was chosen as an integrated video partner. This integration with Google Drive allowed users to access videos stored in Google Drive within the web app of Pixorial.[10] After the Google Drive launch, Pixorial developed a crowdsourced, location-based video sharing app, Krowds.[11] The app was cited in July 2012 by PC Magazine as one of "The 8 Best Apps for Making and Sharing Videos on Your iPhone".[12] In late July, Pixorial replaced its original mobile app with the MyPlayer HD app that optimized HD video viewing for large screen viewing including tablets and smart televisions.[13] Pixorial's services terminated on July 18, 2014.[5]

Products[edit]

Krowds App[edit]

Pixorial's app was launched in April 2013 for iOS, and in May for Android,[14][15] as a tool to aggregate event videos through location based collections.[14] The app was launched to generally positive reviews.

Movie Creator[edit]

Launched July 12, 2012 Pixorial's Movie Creator allowed users to edit movies in a simple story-telling platform[15] Movie Creator's features include transitions, text boxes, access to free music tracks, credits, and social media sharing capabilities.[4] The Pixorial platform allowed users to view, share, and edit videos without modifying the original.[16] Movie Creator integrated pictures and video to create user movies.[17]

Awards[edit]

  • 2012 Apex Award from the Colorado Technology Association, for Best Technology Project of the Year [18]
  • 2010 Computerworld Laureate for Media, Arts and Entertainment[19]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Pixorial". VentureBeat Profiles. Retrieved 2013-12-16. [permanent dead link]
  2. ^ "About Us". Pixorial, Inc. 7 April 2013. Archived from the original on 11 April 2014.
  3. ^ Mathis, Joel (2012-05-14). "Pixorial leads with Google Drive: Will developers follow?". Macworld. Retrieved 2013-12-16.
  4. ^ a b "Pixorial Video Sharing and Storing". About.com. 2013-11-13. Archived from the original on 2014-04-13. Retrieved 2013-12-16.
  5. ^ a b "Shutdown FAQ". Pixorial, Inc. 19 June 2014. Archived from the original on 23 August 2014.
  6. ^ "LifeLogger Takes Major Steps to Integrate the Best of Pixorial" (Press release). 16 November 2015.
  7. ^ "A Way to Put Your Home Movies on the Web for All to See". New York Times. 2 December 2009. Retrieved 2013-12-16.
  8. ^ Pixorial, Inc. (2011-09-05). "Pixorial's Video App is Now Available in the App Store!". Pixorial.com. Retrieved 2013-12-16.
  9. ^ "Pixorial's Mobile Video-Sharing App Adds Real-Time Filters To Take On Socialcam And Viddy". TechCrunch. 2012-06-08. Retrieved 2013-12-16.
  10. ^ "Pixorial Launches Integration with Google Drive; With Pixorial's Google Drive app, users can edit, share and collaborate around video in the cloud". Prweb.com. Retrieved 2013-12-16.
  11. ^ "All About the Pixorial App and Albums – Customer Feedback for Pixorial, Inc". Help.pixorial.com. 2013-02-08. Retrieved 2013-12-16.
  12. ^ Muchmore, Michael (2013-07-19). "The 8 Best Apps for Making and Sharing Videos on Your iPhone". PC Magazine. Retrieved 2013-12-16.
  13. ^ "Pixorial Launches My Player HD App for Large-Screen Video Viewing". PR.com. 2013-07-31. Retrieved 2013-12-16.
  14. ^ a b Jefferson Graham (2013-04-30). "Try Krowds for crowdsourced videos". USAToday.
  15. ^ a b "Pixorial Launches Krowds Video for Android" (Press release). Pixorial. 2013-05-07 – via Yahoo Finance.
  16. ^ "Top 3 Tools for Great Online Videos". Bullseyemedia.co.uk. 2013-10-13. Retrieved 2013-12-16.
  17. ^ Stephenson, Susan (2013-05-24). "Make a Video with Kids at Pixorial". The Book Chook. Retrieved 2013-12-16.
  18. ^ "The CTA APEX Awards Hall of Fame". Colorado Technology Association. Retrieved 2013-12-16.
  19. ^ "Honors Program 2010". Eiseverywhere.com. Retrieved 2013-12-16.
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