I have written a lot about how animated GIFs are a bloat on the web. But, I admit, they are never going away (they really do help with engagement!). So we have to do our best to make do, and ensure that we are not over bloating our pages with them. The best way to … Continue reading GIFS on the web: A new way to bloat
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How many talks have you been to where someone in the back shouts "can you make the font bigger?" The presenter struggles with their screen - makes a few nits larger "is that ok?" and there is a bit of back and forth. Sometimes the balance of the screen is thrown completely out of whack … Continue reading Improving Videos with Zooming
When a crisis hits, as humans we feel an obligation to respond. Whether we "stand with" those affected, or actually can aid those affected in some way - there is an innate desire to reach out and express our solidarity or willingness to help out in the face of a disaster. In 2020 we have … Continue reading Responding to Crisis: Web Performance Style
When delivering a series of videos, say a conference track, an online class, or even just a set of videos from a party, the ability to generate a playlist of videos is a great way to engage viewers. They can see the list of available videos, and when one video ends - the next just … Continue reading Creating Video Playlists
In 2020, ImageCon (like many conferences) has morphed into a virtual conference. I was invited to give a talk on video streaming at the conference. In order to record the talk, they recommended that I record my presentation with Zoom, recording the "call" and using the video created by Zoom. That video will then be … Continue reading Creating a Virtual Conference Talk Part 3: Pulling it all Together
Doug Sillars: Performance Expert and Developer Advocate 