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'''Pixorial''' is a [[cloud-based]] consumer [[video storage]] and [[video editing]] platform.<ref>http://venturebeatprofiles.com/company/profile/pixorial/</ref> The company was formed in 2007, in Englewood, CO as a media conversion service.<ref>http://www.pixorial.com/about_us/</ref> In 2013, Pixorial was chosen as one of two video storage companies to partner with the launch of Google Drive. <ref>http://www.macworld.com/article/1166800/pixorial_leads_with_google_drive_will_developers_follow_.html</ref> Pixorial allows users to edit and share videos on social channels by connecting through their Pixorial account. <ref name="about" >http://desktopvideo.about.com/od/videosharingwebsites/p/Pixorial-Video-Sharing.htm</ref>
'''Pixorial''' is a [[cloud-based]] consumer [[video storage]] 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> The company was formed in 2007, in Englewood, CO 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>
== History ==
== History ==


The company was founded in 2007 and launched in 2009 by former [[Netscape]] employee Andres Espineira.<ref>http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/03/technology/personaltech/03video.html?_r=0</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>http://www.pixorial.com/pixorials-video-app-is-now-available-in-the-app-store/</ref> Later developments in the app in 2012 would also included real time filters, which were later removed. <ref>http://techcrunch.com/2012/06/08/pixorial-real-time-filters/</ref> With the launch of [[Google Drive]] in 2012, Pixorial was chosen as an integrated video partner. <ref>http://www.crunchbase.com/company/pixorial</ref> This integration with Google Drive allowed users to access videos stored in Google Drive within the web app of Pixorial. <ref>http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/4/prweb9437618.htm</ref> After the Google Drive launch, Pixorial developed a [[crowdsourced]], location-based video sharing app, Krowds. <ref>http://help.pixorial.com/knowledgebase/articles/176808-all-about-krowds</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>http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2421987,00.asp.</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>http://www.pr.com/press-release/506535/</ref>
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>
== 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" > http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/personal/2013/04/28/krowds-app-for-multiple-video-angles/2113327/</ref> The app was launched to generally positive review. <ref name="usatoday" />The application was initially lauched for iOS but was followed by an Android release in May. <ref name="finance.yahoo" >http://finance.yahoo.com/news/pixorial-launches-krowds-video-android-130000191.html</ref>
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 lauched 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>
=== 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>http://www.bullseyemedia.co.uk/top-3-tools-great-online-videos.html</ref> Movie Creator integrates pictures and video to create user movies. <ref name="thebookchook" >http://www.thebookchook.com/2013/05/make-video-with-kids-at-pixorial.html</ref>
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>
== Awards ==
== Awards ==
*2012 Apex Award from the Colorado Technology Association, for Best Technology Project of the Year <ref>http://www.coloradotechnology.org/page/ApexWinners</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>
*2010 Computerworld Laureate for Media, Arts and Entertainment<ref>http://www.eiseverywhere.com/ehome/index.php?eventid=11545&tabid=12624v</ref>
*2010 Computerworld Laureate for Media, Arts and Entertainment<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.eiseverywhere.com/ehome/index.php?eventid=11545&tabid=12624v |title=Honors Program 2010 |publisher=Eiseverywhere.com |date= |accessdate=2013-12-16}}</ref>


== See also ==
== See also ==

Revision as of 10:40, 16 December 2013

Pixorial is a cloud-based consumer video storage and video editing platform.[1] The company was formed in 2007, in Englewood, CO 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 allows users to edit and share videos on social channels by connecting through their Pixorial account. [4]

History

The company was founded in 2007 and launched in 2009 by former Netscape employee Andres Espineira.[5] 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. [6] Later developments in the app in 2012 would also included real time filters, which were later removed. [7] With the launch of Google Drive in 2012, Pixorial was chosen as an integrated video partner. [8] This integration with Google Drive allowed users to access videos stored in Google Drive within the web app of Pixorial. [9] After the Google Drive launch, Pixorial developed a crowdsourced, location-based video sharing app, Krowds. [10] 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". [11] 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. [12]

Products

Krowds App

Pixorial's app was launched in April of 2013 as a tool to aggregate event videos through location based collections.[13] The app was launched to generally positive review. [13] The application was initially lauched for iOS but was followed by an Android release in May. [14]

Movie Creator

Launched July 12, 2012 Pixorial's Movie Creator allows users to edit movies in a simple story-telling platform[14] Movie Creator's features include transitions, text boxes, access to free music tracks, credits, and social media sharing capabilities. [4] The Pixorial platform allows users to view, share, and edit videos without modifying the original. [15] Movie Creator integrates pictures and video to create user movies. [16]

Awards

  • 2012 Apex Award from the Colorado Technology Association, for Best Technology Project of the Year [17]
  • 2010 Computerworld Laureate for Media, Arts and Entertainment[18]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Pixorial". VentureBeat Profiles. Retrieved 2013-12-16.
  2. ^ Pixorial, Inc. "About Us". Pixorial.com. Retrieved 2013-12-16.
  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. Retrieved 2013-12-16.
  5. ^ "A Way to Put Your Home Movies on the Web for All to See". New York Times. 2 December 2009. Retrieved 2013-12-16.
  6. ^ Pixorial, Inc. (2011-09-05). "Pixorial's Video App is Now Available in the App Store!". Pixorial.com. Retrieved 2013-12-16.
  7. ^ "Pixorial's Mobile Video-Sharing App Adds Real-Time Filters To Take On Socialcam And Viddy". TechCrunch. 2012-06-08. Retrieved 2013-12-16.
  8. ^ "Pixorial Profile". CrunchBase. 2009-08-12. Retrieved 2013-12-16.
  9. ^ "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.
  10. ^ "All About the Pixorial App and Albums – Customer Feedback for Pixorial, Inc". Help.pixorial.com. 2013-02-08. Retrieved 2013-12-16.
  11. ^ Muchmore, Michael (2013-07-19). "The 8 Best Apps for Making and Sharing Videos on Your iPhone". PC Magazine. Retrieved 2013-12-16.
  12. ^ "Pixorial Launches My Player HD App for Large-Screen Video Viewing". PR.com. 2013-07-31. Retrieved 2013-12-16.
  13. ^ a b Jefferson Graham (2013-04-30). "Try Krowds for crowdsourced videos". USAToday. Retrieved 2013-12-16.
  14. ^ a b Pixorial May 7, 2013 9:00 AM (2013-05-07). "Pixorial Launches Krowds Video for Android". Yahoo Finance. Retrieved 2013-12-16.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  15. ^ 25.10.13. "Top 3 Tools for Great Online Videos". Bullseyemedia.co.uk. Retrieved 2013-12-16. {{cite web}}: |author= has numeric name (help)
  16. ^ Stephenson, Susan (2013-05-24). "Make a Video with Kids at Pixorial". The Book Chook. Retrieved 2013-12-16.
  17. ^ "The CTA APEX Awards Hall of Fame". Colorado Technology Association. Retrieved 2013-12-16.
  18. ^ "Honors Program 2010". Eiseverywhere.com. Retrieved 2013-12-16.
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