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Certainly interested in a discussion. Collar me at some point next week. Richard On 16/07/2010 13:32, Stuart Bowness wrote: > Hi Michael & Video Crew, > > I just saw that you guys were doing video for the sessions and I'm > wondering if perhaps there would be any interest in displaying the > videos directly on the EuroPython website instead of sending people over > to Blip.TV? > > I'm speaking at the conference about MediaCore which is a python based > video CMS that we've been working on for the last year, and I think it > might be perfect (especially considering it is a Python conference) to > show the video in a Python web app. We'd be happy to integrate MediaCore > with the EuroPython site, and we could add support for blip.tv clips > pretty easily. MediaCore currently allows video to be added from any > server on the web, so we could even stream the video ourselves. > > Let me know if you're interested at all in the idea and I'd be happy to > give you a call to discuss the details. > > For information on the project/features etc. visit: > http://getmediacore.com > > Cheers, > Stuart > > ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ > Stuart Bowness > Director, Simple Station Inc. > Portfolio: simplestation.com <http://simplestation.com> > Twitter: twitter.com/simplestation <http://twitter.com/simplestation> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > On 2010-07-11, at 5:15 PM, Michael Sparks wrote: > >> Hi, >> >> >> Since plan A relied on all cameras having power, and that transpired >> to be a bad assumption, plan B...... >> >> On Monday 5th July, Richard Taylor wrote: >>> Have you progressed your plans for the video any further? >>> >>> It would be good to draft some instructions for the session chairs. >> [fx: me utterly swamped ] >> >> >> On Friday 9th July, Richard Taylor wrote: >>> Sorry to chase... >>> >>> Just wondering what the plan is for video. I have had offers of memory >>> sticks and people that would be willing to help but I need to know if you >>> can coordinate during the conference because I do not have a handle >>> on what >>> the plan is. >> [fx: me utterly swamped ] >> >> Sorry not to reply earlier, I've been completely swamped. This is the >> first >> chance I've had to think about it and reply, and I've written a long reply >> with detailed reasons, which is probably too long. >> >> As a result, I'll try and write something smaller and more focussed. >> (edit: It ended up long again, but probably clearer) >> >> If there's questions on specific points I can also post the longer >> version. >> >> Summary of help needed >> ====================== >> 1 - 7 Volunteers needed. (preferably 1 or 2 dedicated ones) >> 3 x 8GB ***CLASS 6*** SD Cards required [1] >> 1 x tripod required >> >> [1] If necessary I can buy these myself, but I'm concerned about >> delivery before europython. >> >> Note >> ==== >> No plan is perfect, this one is aiming to be practical. >> >> Volunteers needed >> ================= >> Due to the characteristics of the cameras I am seeking between 1 and 7 >> volunteers to record sessions covering the following time periods: >> M:AM: MONDAY MORNING >> M:PM: MONDAY AFTERNOON >> T:AM: TUESDAY MORNING >> T:PM: TUESDAY AFTERNOON >> W:AM: WEDNESDAY MORNING >> W:PM: WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON >> Thur: THURSDAY (MORNING) >> >> Clearly it is better if the volunteer for morning & afternoon is the same. >> Also, it should be clear that 1 person could do all of the above. >> >> To be clear: >> * I would prefer 1 or 2 dedicated volunteers who are prepared >> to do a day or two each. >> * What's required from a volunteer is to simply record the sessions >> they attend and to make sure all 3 cameras get back. >> >> See below as to what a volunteer needs to do. >> >> Required Equipment >> ================== >> Either: >> * 6 x 4GB SD card, class 2 , 4 or 6 >> * 3 x 4GB SD card, class 6 >> >> Prefer: >> * 3 x 8GB SD card, class 6 (removes need for swapping cards, makes life >> less hectic) >> >> I think the most cost effective & practical option here is 3x8GB SD cards. >> >> I'm prepared to order 3 x 8GB SD cards if necessary. (I find them >> useful anyway) I'm concerned about them getting here before I leave >> for Europython though. >> >> (Note: The class matters, it affects how fast we can get the data off) >> >> 1 x Tripod for the europython cameras >> >> >> Planned amount to be recorded >> ============================= >> Total amount to be recorded is 26.5 hours (or so) using the camera I'll be >> borrowing. Total amount to be record in total using the 3 Europython >> cameras >> is about 19 hours. The limiting factor really is power. (see key forces >> below) Swapping batteries may mitigate this, but would definitely make >> things >> harder. >> >> This will mean upto 45 hours out of the 100+ hours can be recorded. >> (Minimum of about 26 hours though, which will still be higher than last >> year I think) >> >> (This is better than last year, which is the point really) >> >> >> Key forces >> ========== >> * I have 1 camera I can borrow which records at 4GB/hour, 10x optical >> zoom, which can be powered by an external PSU. This means that I can >> record 1 entire tracks' worth using that. >> >> Maximum session period is 10GB in length. >> >> * There are 3 cameras owned by the europython crew which can each record >> about 1 hour each, before their batteries give out. They cannot >> practically be powered by an external PSU. Same brand as the other so >> can assume 4GB/hour, but only 5x optical zoom. Therefore not suitable >> for recording the Adrian Boult room. Assumed recharge time of around >> 60 minutes. (based on conversations and looking at specs) >> >> * 4GB/hour has to be assumed in order to capture speaker & slides. If we >> could change GOP length we could reduce this. Typically these cameras >> do not support that sort of tweaking. >> >> * Class 6 SD cards appear to have a good balance factor of "speed of >> copying stuff off" vs "compatibility with devices" vs cost. You can >> copy 4GB off a class 6 SD card in 5 minutes. On cheaper cards (class 1 >> or 2, the time can be MUCH closer to an hour - this is a variable) >> >> Plan for the camera I'll be borrowing from colleague at work >> ============================================================ >> I'll use this for recording the sessions I attend. I will generally >> move to >> a room at the end of a break and stay there until the next break. >> (Shifting >> rooms last year was a pain point) >> >> I'll use this to record all keynotes & all lightning talks. >> >> I've not decided which sessions I'll be attending and recording yet, and >> that's something I'll plan with volunteers for videoing stuff. (ie Calls >> for specific stuff to be recorded, but without volunteering to help with >> recording will be met with tumbleweed :-) (noted perhaps, but won't be the >> deciding factor) >> >> >> Suggested Plan for the 3 Europython cameras >> =========================================== >> Each day: >> >> Morning: >> Give the 3 cameras to one person in the morning. >> They record 1 session per camera. They do NOT record the keynote. >> >> Lunch - take the camera to the organisational area/room (assuming we >> have >> that this year). >> Hand in the cameras. >> Their memory cards are removed, and swapped for 3 empty cards. >> They are plugged in to be charged. >> >> Afternoon: >> The 3 cameras are again given to one person. >> They record the 3 sessions after lunch. >> >> Afternoon break: take the camera to the organisational area/room >> Hand in the cameras. >> Their memory cards are removed. >> They are plugged in to be charged. >> >> Evening: >> Contents of their cards copied off. >> >> As you'll see below, with 3 x 8GB cards, this would mean that the >> cards would >> not need swapping at lunchtime - just their batteries recharging or >> swapping. >> >> >> Detailed Schedule for the 3 Europython Cameras >> ============================================== >> >> Monday: >> MORNING - VOLUNTEER M:AM NEEDED >> Volunteer will attend 3 sessions and record as follows: >> 09:45 - 10:30 >> * 0.75 hours - 3GB - Camera 1 (then assume battery & card >> exhausted) >> 11:00 - 12:30 >> * 0.75 hours - 3GB - Camera 2 (then assume battery & card >> exhausted) >> * 0.75 hours - 3GB - Camera 3 (then assume battery & card >> exhausted) >> >> LUNCH >> M:AM takes all 3 camera back to the tech area/crew area for >> recharge, >> and card swapping. >> >> AFTERNOON - VOLUNTEER M:PM NEEDED >> Volunteer will attend 3 sessions and record as follows: >> 14:00 - 16:30 >> * 1 hour - 4GB - Camera 1 (then assume battery & card exhausted) >> * 0.75 hours - 3GB - Camera 2 (then assume battery & card exhausted) >> * 0.75 hours - 3GB - Camera 3 (then assume battery & card exhausted) >> >> BREAK >> M:PM then takes all 3 camera back to the tech area/crew area for >> recharge, and card swapping. >> >> >> Tuesday: >> MORNING - VOLUNTEER T:AM NEEDED >> Volunteer will attend 3 sessions and record as follows: >> 09:45 - 10:30 >> * 0.75 hours - 3GB - Camera 1 (then assume battery & card >> exhausted) >> 11:00 - 12:30 >> * 0.75 hours - 3GB - Camera 2 (then assume battery & card >> exhausted) >> * 0.75 hours - 3GB - Camera 3 (then assume battery & card >> exhausted) >> >> LUNCH >> T:AM takes all 3 camera back to the tech area/crew area for >> recharge, >> and card swapping. >> >> AFTERNOON - VOLUNTEER T:PM NEEDED >> 14:00 - 16:30 >> Volunteer will attend 3 sessions and record as follows: >> * 1 hour - 4GB - Camera 1 (then assume battery & card exhausted) >> * 0.75 hours - 3GB - Camera 2 (then assume battery & card exhausted) >> * 0.75 hours - 3GB - Camera 3 (then assume battery & card exhausted) >> >> BREAK >> T:PM then takes all 3 camera back to the tech area/crew area for >> recharge, and card swapping. >> >> Wednesday: >> MORNING - VOLUNTEER W:AM NEEDED >> Volunteer will attend 3 sessions and record as follows: >> 09:45 - 10:30 >> * 0.75 hours - 3GB - Camera 1 (then assume battery & card >> exhausted) >> 11:00 - 12:30 >> * 0.75 hours - 3GB - Camera 2 (then assume battery & card >> exhausted) >> * 0.75 hours - 3GB - Camera 3 (then assume battery & card >> exhausted) >> >> LUNCH >> T:AM takes all 3 camera back to the tech area/crew area for >> recharge, >> and card swapping. >> >> AFTERNOON - VOLUNTEER W:PM NEEDED >> Volunteer will attend 3 sessions and record as follows: >> 14:00 - 16:30 >> * 1 hour - 4GB - Camera 1 (then assume battery & card exhausted) >> * 0.75 hours - 3GB - Camera 2 (then assume battery & card exhausted) >> * 0.75 hours - 3GB - Camera 3 (then assume battery & card exhausted) >> >> BREAK >> T:PM then takes all 3 camera back to the tech area/crew area for >> recharge, and card swapping. >> >> Thursday: >> MORNING - VOLUNTEER Thur NEEDED >> Volunteer will attend 3 sessions and record as follows: >> 09:45 - 10:30 >> * 0.75 hours - 3GB - Camera 1 (then assume battery & card >> exhausted) >> 11:00 - 12:30 >> * 0.75 hours - 3GB - Camera 2 (then assume battery & card >> exhausted) >> * 0.75 hours - 3GB - Camera 3 (then assume battery & card >> exhausted) >> >> LUNCH >> Thur takes all 3 camera back to the tech area/crew area for >> recharge, >> and card swapping. >> >> (remaining talks that day are lightning talks to be recorded by >> the other camera which has power) >> >> Transcode & Upload >> ================== >> >> Like last year, I plan to transcode the talks during the conference >> overnight, where possible. (The transcode is to drop below blip.tv's 1GB >> file limit, and in particular by changing GOP values, checking that >> slides & command lines are still readable) >> >> However upload of talks will NOT happen during the conference. The reason >> for this is to avoid hammering the uplink. Upload of talks will start the >> following week, specifically from Monday 26th July onwards. This is >> because >> I'll be able to do that from work, which has plenty of bandwidth >> available. >> >> >> Finally >> ======= >> Please do volunteer to help. Last year I'd not recorded a single >> thing, and >> learnt a lot. >> >> In this case, all you're really volunteering to do is: >> * Turn up, borrow 3 cameras. >> * Go to your favourite session, put tripod down, point camera at speaker >> and screen. >> * Hit record. When the session stops, hit stop. >> * Do the same for the next 2 sessions, but each time _a new camera_. >> * Return the cameras to the tech area at the break. >> >> It's fun, and a worthwhile contribution. >> >> Regards, >> >> >> Michael. >> _______________________________________________ >> Europython-improve mailing list >> [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> >> http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/europython-improve > > > > _______________________________________________ > Europython-improve mailing list > [email protected] > http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/europython-improve -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: GnuPG v1.4.7 (Darwin) Comment: Using GnuPG with Mozilla - http://enigmail.mozdev.org/ iD8DBQFMQG557Z7YaKfan9kRAhpVAKDnumIip6lKuzXFwamnsNNaJXWXIQCfUDmD unZGqHH1T1ZSy3dh2uVuvxM= =jMpm -----END PGP SIGNATURE----- _______________________________________________ Europython-improve mailing list [email protected] http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/europython-improve
