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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>
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Pixorial is a cloud-based consumer video storage and editing platform.<ref> Pixorial Company Profile. http://venturebeatprofiles.com/company/profile/pixorial/. </ref> The company was formed in 2007, in Englewood, CO as a media conversion service.<ref> Pixorial, About Us. 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> Pixorial leads with google Drive: Will developers follow?. 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" > Pixorial Video Sharing. http://desktopvideo.about.com/od/videosharingwebsites/p/Pixorial-Video-Sharing.htm. </ref>
== History ==
== History ==


Founded in 2007 and launched in 2009 by Netscape veteran, Andres Espineira, Pixorial sought to capitalize on media conversion in the digital age.<ref> Fairlie, Rik. December 2, 2009. "A Way to Put Your Home Movies on the Web for All to See". http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/03/technology/personaltech/03video.html?_r=0 </ref> With a new focus on easy to use video editing software in 2009, Pixorial began developing an app that would be launched for iOS and Android users in 2011. <ref> The Official Pixorial App is Here. 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> Lawler, Ryan. June 8, 2012. Pixorial’s Mobile Video-Sharing App Adds Real-Time Filters To Take On Socialcam And Viddy. 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> CrunchBase Pixorial Profile. 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> Pixorial Launches Integration with Google Drive; With Pixorial’s Google Drive app, users can edit, share and collaborate around video in the cloud. http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/4/prweb9437618.htm </ref> After the Google Drive launch, Pixorial developed a crowd sourced, location based video sharing app, Krowds. <ref> All About Krowds. 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> Muchmore, Michael. July 19, 2013. 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> Pixorial Launches My Player HD App for Large-Screen Video Viewing. 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>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>
== 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" > Graham, Jefferson. "Try Krowds for crowdsourced videos". USA Today. http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/personal/2013/04/28/krowds-app-for-multiple-video-angles/2113327/. April 30, 2013. </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" > Pixorial Launches Krowds Video for Android. http://finance.yahoo.com/news/pixorial-launches-krowds-video-android-130000191.html. May 7, 2013. </ref>
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>
=== 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 you to view, share, and edit videos without modifying the original. <ref> Top 3 Tools for Great Online Videos. http://www.bullseyemedia.co.uk/top-3-tools-great-online-videos.html. Octorber 25, 2013. </ref> Movie Creator integrates pictures and video to create user movies. <ref name="thebookchook" > make a Video with Kids at Pixorial. 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>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>
== Reception and 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>

*2010 Computerworld Laureate for Media, Arts and Entertainment<ref>http://www.eiseverywhere.com/ehome/index.php?eventid=11545&tabid=12624v </ref>
2012 Apex Award from the Colorado Technology Association, for Best Technology Project of the Year <ref> Apex Winners. http://www.coloradotechnology.org/page/ApexWinners </ref><br />


== See also ==
2010 Computerworld Laureate for Media, Arts and Entertainment<ref> Honors Program 2010, http://www.eiseverywhere.com/ehome/index.php?eventid=11545&tabid=12624v </ref>
== See Also ==


* [[Comparison of video hosting services]]
* [[Comparison of video hosting services]]

Revision as of 10:33, 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