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| Our mounted deer head, Bob, finally understands our video production standards! |
SETV has several production standards as a normal protocol. The standard used is dependant on several factors including:
Length of show
End quality of online presentation
If a download video link is provided, a higher level of resolution is present
Expected users
Our videos are produced with the expectation that more popular videos and shows have several components in common. Humor, seriousness of topic, unexpected events and "suspension of finality".
Humor and style of humor varies from person to person as well as actor to actor. As a style of humor is developed, input from the viewing public becomes more and more important. SETV, NLA-Entertainment and A Man With Too Much Time On His Hands Productions take this very seriously and value all input from viewers.
Topics of productions vary from serious to not-so-serious. Many topics include some tie to an observation of the world, a real life experience or a suggestion from a viewer.
Watch for unexpected events in each of our videos. Some are planned, some are not.
Suspension of finality is the concept that less is more. Any video can be too long or too short. A serious effort should be made to allow for the new viewer to understand the development of characters and plots as well as give the seasoned viewer a feeling of familiarity.
Video quality
Video quality is highly dependant of the length of the video and whether a longer video has been split into two or more parts. The highest quality is always strived for. On December 1, 2008 a decision was reached to produce all videos from that time forward in wide screen format.
Videos on the internet are dependant of two items of discussion. Streaming (opening the video in a web browser player) and bits per second (bps). Both are tied to several issues including, available bandwidth, internet loading, number of "hops" the connection makes and other factors. If a majority of viewers in the Saline, Michigan area have in theory the ability to download at a rate of 600 bits per second, streaming the content at less than 90% of the bandwidth availability is a waste of a resource. If the video streams at 1,000 bps, then the viewing experience is not as rewarding at the video will buffer more than is desired.