Re: [videoblogging] Hiss from audio mixer

[Rob Danielson]

At 10:58 PM -0400 8/6/07, J. Rhett Aultman wrote:
>Guys,
>
>We've been trying to improve our sound setup, but to no avail. I'm
>mildly desperate for advice.
>
>Most of the time, we've been using a Shure handheld microphone. Sounds
>great, but looks stupid unless you're in the field. So, we tried to
>upgrade. We bought an SE Electronics SE1A condenser microphone, boom,
>and a Peavey PV-6 mixer to provide the condenser mic its phantom power.
>We hook everything up, and we check the headphone out (after adapting
>the 1/4" stereo plug to 1/8"), and it sounds beautiful. Love it. Can't
>wait to use it. So, we run one of the outputs to the camera (again,
>this requires a 1/4" to 1/8" adapter). Even with the gain turned all
>the way down, there's a constant audible hiss in the background. It
>doesn't matter if everything on the mixer is off and all the inputs are
>unplugged. It also doesn't matter if we run the headphone (stereo) out
>to the camera or if we run one of the mono channels to the camera. The
>noise floor is there, it's just a question of how many ears we hear it in.
>
>So, what gives? Why the hiss and noise floor when we run it to the
>camera, but not when we listen in on the headphones directly? Is there
>a way to remedy this, or did I get an expensive pile of junk for my
>birthday?
>
>--
>Rhett.
>

Hi Rhett--

The sensitivity (output) of the SE1 is 10mV/Pa which is the lower-end 
of condenser mics but still acceptable. Noise of 17dBA is acceptable. 
It seems to want at least 44 volts phantom.

It doesn't sound like you are getting just mixer or camcorder preamp 
noise-- more like you are not getting enough phantom power to the 
mics or have a mixer -> camcorder connection issue. The Peavey PV-6 
pre/mixer manual specs don't state that the phantom voltage is 48 
volts. I've seen Phantom power at 40 volts or less on some 
inexpensive mixers.

Are you going to a 3.5mm mic level input on a camcorder or line 
level?  If the former, I'd just use a Rolls PB224 which will provide 
48 volts and add absolutely no audible noise.  You can make a  2-XLR 
to 3.5mm stereo plug unbalanced Y cable and plug right into the 
camcorder's stereo mic input. The Rolls PB224 is small enough to 
attach to the end of your boom pole and its stereo so you can run two 
SE-1's. The Rolls will power just one mic at a time too but use the 
stereo cable. Takes 2- 9 volt batteries (~2 hours) or you can make a 
sled with 8-AA's  (~6-10 hours) for the 12 volt coax input.

If you are using line inputs on the camcorder, let us know more about 
the model, jacks etc. Rob D.



[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[videoblogging] for Podtech re: racist posts by Loren Feldman and lack of responsibility

[danielmcvicar]

Loren Feldman has continued to post Podtech branded videos with
followup videos, playing at some lame game after a terrible racist
video.  At this point, it is clear that Podtech hasn't taken action,
which infers that it is tolerating this work.  The unfunny racist
rants are despicable, and I think that the investors and sponsors at
Podtech have every reason to want to distance themselves from it.  

I've communicated with John Furrier and Robert Scoble, and I always
believe that their hearts are in the right place.  However, it is time
for some action, and for one company to do the right thing and sever
ties with this poison.

What is Podtech's point of view?  Where are the public statements.  In
this case silence means that they are supporting this poison.  

I appreciated Loren Feldman, in fact early on, I did an homage or
spoof of him for LateNiteMash http://lnmshow.latenitemash.com/?p=52

He crossed the line, and took Podtech with him.  John, Robert, where
are you?  Sometimes, enough is enough.  This was far too much. 
Please, pull the plug, and stand up tall.  This will not go away.

Stand for decency, for responsibility.  Stand against stupid racist
rants, against pandering to the worst in people.  Stand tall, and say
it as loud as you can, we will not tolerate such ignorance masking
itself as humor, such blatent ugliness and intolerance have no place
in our circles.  It is not funny, it is wrong.  Stand tall, Podtech,
and do the right thing.

[videoblogging] For Dan McVicar (was Re: Loren Feldman )

[marforton]

..and Bugs Bunny is offensive to someone in America.  Is your point that
the number of people that find bugs bunny offensive is too statistically
small to "matter"?  Or just that you dont know anyone that finds bugs
bunny offensive?

Can't it be said that the hubbub a few months ago about threats online
rightly hit home because the vast majority of us know and have personal,
professional, and familial relationships with women in our lives?  I'd
bet that this "joke" would not have been so well received as it clearly
was, if the terms were referring to people that you know and have close
bonds with (say, another sex, orientation, or other ethnic group well
represented in the tech sector)...

I dont believe that there is any legal requirement to distribute
protected speech by private entities.  We tend to distribute things that
we agree with.  If you dont feel any close association with the [INSERT
NAME OF EXTREMIST ORGANIZATION OR POLITICAL GROUP HERE] ...you dont
distribute it.  Few of you have you-tube speeches of the political
candidates that do not share your political or religious views, for
instance.

Here's the rub: In the absence of that close knit identification,  what
you allow to be distributed within your control can be an indicator for
others as a close representation of what you believe.  It wouldnt
surprise me to see a wide range of discussion on a civil liberties site;
but that likely wouldn't happen on a site for religious fundamentalists.

My point is to each their own - 38media can spew whatever type of trash
they want.  But, at the end of the day, the consequences (or lack
thereof) of 38media's video will say something about this community and
the corporate stance of Podtech (who has a business relationship around
the reation of that content).

The community clearly came out and said that certain speech isn't
acceptable when it comes to women... What will it be in this case? 
Nudge, nudge, wink, wink?


--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, "Enric" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Lenny Bruce, offensive humor:
>
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LPlQyk37dwI
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TXMIOADkVKg
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvS4BcJ2lFo
> Dustin Hoffman as Lenny: http://tinyurl.com/2dtx2o
>
> --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, "bordercollieaustralianshepherd"
> bordercollieaustralianshepherd@ wrote:
> >
> >
> > > Oh..it's comedy...like the guy that plays Kramer was doing comedy.
So,
> > > I'm supposed to not feel offended now?
> > >
> > You're not alone. Is the intent to offended.
> >
> > > Where is Podtech on all of this? 1938 Media has a content deal
with
> > > Podtech, correct? No blog post or comments from Scoble that I saw
> > > (quick scan only..feel free to point me to them) ...so either
black
> > > folks dont even the the courtesy of some honest public outrage
> from the
> > > most prominent tech blogger or...(gasp).. it must be ok then...
you
> > > know...wink...wink..nudge..nudge..we are
> "outraged"...really...take our
> > > word for it. I'm asking myself why I even need to type this
> >
> > Why is it PodTech keeps getting spanked by some in here? Residual
> outrage? Easy target?
> > Hidden agenda? Following that logic, we should be writing to the
> ISP's and demanding
> > Loren's access denied, PodTech's servers shut down. That leads to
> other services where
> > the video might land. And all the immature posted comments many of
> us do not agree
> > with? Report them too? We could be at this for years, chasing the
> cause/effect threads
> > that would start.
> >
> > >
> > > Here is/was a chance for Scoble and Podtech to really take a
public
> > > stand on something that not only matters but also seems under
their
> > > control to at least tangentially provide consequences. I mean
> something
> > > more substantial than just not blogging for a couple of days.
> Loren has
> > > every right to freedom of speech...but he doesnt need to do it as
part
> > > of the business relationship with Podtech...
> > >
> >
> > Use freedom of speech to deny freedom of speech. I am at my wits end
> with another thing
> > with a similar loop. "If you change the way you look at things, the
> things you look at
> > change." ... this sentence format is showing up all over the place.
> In church...Honor God
> > and God will honor you. In politics .. I was listening to the Senate
> and one of them used
> > this circle speak to make a point about the war or health care.
> >
> > > Podtech - do the right thing and permanently sever the business
> > > relationship then publically say why.
> > >
> >
> > That would only brush the larger issue(s) under the rug?
> > Loeren (the idiot or genius - and I am being sarcastic until the
> details are clear) is
> > censured/removed, Podtech apologizes. Everything is back to normal.
> Comfortably Numb?
> >
> > I am going to reserve judgement at least another week. See how all
> of this plays out. I
> > thought the tin foil hat someone posted was a wild t

[videoblogging] For Dan McVicar (was Re: Loren Feldman )

[Enric]

Lenny Bruce, offensive humor:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LPlQyk37dwI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TXMIOADkVKg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvS4BcJ2lFo
Dustin Hoffman as Lenny:  http://tinyurl.com/2dtx2o

--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, "bordercollieaustralianshepherd"
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> 
> > Oh..it's comedy...like the guy that plays Kramer was doing comedy. So,
> > I'm supposed to not feel offended now?
> >
> You're not alone. Is the intent to offended.
> 
> > Where is Podtech on all of this? 1938 Media has a content deal with
> > Podtech, correct?  No blog post or comments from Scoble that I saw
> > (quick scan only..feel free to point me to them) ...so either black
> > folks dont even the the courtesy of some honest public outrage
from the
> > most prominent tech blogger or...(gasp).. it must be ok then... you
> > know...wink...wink..nudge..nudge..we are
"outraged"...really...take our
> > word for it.   I'm asking myself why I even need to type this
> 
> Why is it PodTech keeps getting spanked by some in here? Residual
outrage? Easy target? 
> Hidden agenda? Following that logic, we should be writing to the
ISP's and demanding 
> Loren's access denied, PodTech's servers shut down. That leads to
other services where 
> the video might land. And all the immature posted comments many of
us do not agree 
> with?  Report them too? We could be at this for years, chasing the
cause/effect threads 
> that would start.
> 
> > 
> > Here is/was a chance for Scoble and Podtech to really take a public
> > stand on something that not only matters but also seems under their
> > control to at least tangentially provide consequences.  I mean
something
> > more substantial than just not blogging for a couple of days.
Loren has
> > every right to freedom of speech...but he doesnt need to do it as part
> > of the business relationship with Podtech...
> > 
> 
> Use freedom of speech to deny freedom of speech. I am at my wits end
with another thing 
> with a similar loop. "If you change the way you look at things, the
things you look at 
> change." ... this sentence format is showing up all over the place.
In church...Honor God 
> and God will honor you. In politics .. I was listening to the Senate
and one of them used 
> this circle speak to make a point about the war or health care. 
> 
> > Podtech - do the right thing and permanently sever the business
> > relationship then publically say why.
> > 
> 
> That would only brush the larger issue(s) under the rug?
> Loeren (the idiot or genius - and I am being sarcastic until the
details are clear) is 
> censured/removed, Podtech apologizes. Everything is back to normal.
Comfortably Numb?
> 
> I am going to reserve judgement at least another week. See how all
of this plays out. I 
> thought the tin foil hat someone posted was a wild take. Imagine if
it was a big "we punk'd 
> you" stunt.
> 
> If it turns out that this is an ill-conceived, poorly executed,
window to his soul video, I will 
> be disapointed. Until then, at least it is a catylist for change.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> > 
> > --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Zenophon Abraham
> >  wrote:
> > >
> > > Hey Irina and all,
> > >
> > > Dan speaks for me; I for one don't understand -- or
> > > want to -- this need to express racism via this
> > > medium. I also remind all that the American
> > > Psychiatric Association does consider racism a mental
> > > illness like depression.
> > >
> > > Zennie
> > >
> > >
> > > --- Irina irinaski@ wrote:
> > >
> > > > out of all the hullabahoo, daniel mcvicar sums it up
> > > > best for me in what he
> > > > wrote below.
> > > >
> > > > On 8/5/07, danielmcvicar danielmcvicar@
> > > > wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > Loren Feldman's post was wrong, terribly wrong.
> > > > His followup piece playing
> > > > > the rehab card, tongue in cheek, was a dismissal
> > > > of any responsibility that
> > > > > he may have for putting this poison out.
> > > > >
> > > > > This 'satire" is destructive, and serves no
> > > > purpose.
> > > > >
> > > > > It is also, for me, a negative reflection on
> > > > Podtech. I sent John Furrier
> > > > > a message suggesting that Podtech cut ties with
> > > > 1938media. I think it is the
> > > > > right thing to do for them, because they are
> > > > besmirched by association.
> > > > >
> > > > > I am also dismayed by the comments that appeared
> > > > on 1938media from
> > > > > snickering people with pseudonyms that continue
> > > > the lousy and abhorrent
> > > > > jokes. That is how poison is spread, how racism
> > > > gets perpetuated.
> > > > >
> > > > > I wish Loren Feldman all the best, but I do not
> > > > want this racist humor to
> > > > > be part of my life or of my community.
> > > > >
> > > > > _
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > --
> > > > http://geekentertainment.tv
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been
> > > > removed]
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >

[videoblogging] This week on Jonny's Par-tay: Bill Cammack!

[jonny goldstein]

Everything you've ever wanted to ask an Emmy Award winning video editor, 
videoblogger, and all around awesome dude this week on the Par-tay
with guest Bill Cammack. 

Bill is a big ol' ball of activity, connectivity, talent, and good
vibes. We'll talk his past, present, and future projects and whatever
else you want to talk about. I'll show a few excerpts of his work to
get the conversation going, then it's free form, no hold barred
conversation about all things vlogospheric and media drenched.

Hope to see ya there.

When: Wednesday, Aug 8, 9PM-9:40 Eastern
Where: http://jonnygoldstein.com
What: An interactive live streaming video talkshow with live text chat
What you need to watch: A computer connected to broadband. FireFox
works best, but any browser will do.
Interactivity: Live webchat. And if you get an account at
http://operator11.com and have a webcam, I can put your lovely talking
head on air live.

[videoblogging] Hiss from audio mixer

[J. Rhett Aultman]

Guys,

We've been trying to improve our sound setup, but to no avail.  I'm 
mildly desperate for advice.

Most of the time, we've been using a Shure handheld microphone.  Sounds 
great, but looks stupid unless you're in the field.  So, we tried to 
upgrade.  We bought an SE Electronics SE1A condenser microphone, boom, 
and a Peavey PV-6 mixer to provide the condenser mic its phantom power.  
We hook everything up, and we check the headphone out (after adapting 
the 1/4" stereo plug to 1/8"), and it sounds beautiful.  Love it.  Can't 
wait to use it.  So, we run one of the outputs to the camera (again, 
this requires a 1/4" to 1/8" adapter).  Even with the gain turned all 
the way down, there's a constant audible hiss in the background.  It 
doesn't matter if everything on the mixer is off and all the inputs are 
unplugged.  It also doesn't matter if we run the headphone (stereo) out 
to the camera or if we run one of the mono channels to the camera.  The 
noise floor is there, it's just a question of how many ears we hear it in.

So, what gives?  Why the hiss and noise floor when we run it to the 
camera, but not when we listen in on the headphones directly?  Is there 
a way to remedy this, or did I get an expensive pile of junk for my 
birthday?

--
Rhett.
http://www.weatherlight.com/greentime
http://www.weatherlight.com/freetime

[videoblogging] For Dan McVicar (was Re: Loren Feldman )

[marforton]

"you
> > know...wink...wink..nudge..nudge..we are "outraged"...really...take
our
> > word for it. "

I knew that there was a reason to type this...thanks for making it more
clear for me.  Since when has maintaining the status quo been some kind
of "catalyst for change"?  Read the comments on the 1938 media site and
you'll know why black tech bloggers tend not to self identify...no
agenda here, pal. That's not any sort of "change" that a responsible
business should be part of.


--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, "bordercollieaustralianshepherd"
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
>
> > Oh..it's comedy...like the guy that plays Kramer was doing comedy.
So,
> > I'm supposed to not feel offended now?
> >
> You're not alone. Is the intent to offended.
>
> > Where is Podtech on all of this? 1938 Media has a content deal with
> > Podtech, correct? No blog post or comments from Scoble that I saw
> > (quick scan only..feel free to point me to them) ...so either black
> > folks dont even the the courtesy of some honest public outrage from
the
> > most prominent tech blogger or...(gasp).. it must be ok then... you
> > know...wink...wink..nudge..nudge..we are "outraged"...really...take
our
> > word for it. I'm asking myself why I even need to type this
>
> Why is it PodTech keeps getting spanked by some in here? Residual
outrage? Easy target?
> Hidden agenda? Following that logic, we should be writing to the ISP's
and demanding
> Loren's access denied, PodTech's servers shut down. That leads to
other services where
> the video might land. And all the immature posted comments many of us
do not agree
> with? Report them too? We could be at this for years, chasing the
cause/effect threads
> that would start.
>
> >
> > Here is/was a chance for Scoble and Podtech to really take a public
> > stand on something that not only matters but also seems under their
> > control to at least tangentially provide consequences. I mean
something
> > more substantial than just not blogging for a couple of days. Loren
has
> > every right to freedom of speech...but he doesnt need to do it as
part
> > of the business relationship with Podtech...
> >
>
> Use freedom of speech to deny freedom of speech. I am at my wits end
with another thing
> with a similar loop. "If you change the way you look at things, the
things you look at
> change." ... this sentence format is showing up all over the place. In
church...Honor God
> and God will honor you. In politics .. I was listening to the Senate
and one of them used
> this circle speak to make a point about the war or health care.
>
> > Podtech - do the right thing and permanently sever the business
> > relationship then publically say why.
> >
>
> That would only brush the larger issue(s) under the rug?
> Loeren (the idiot or genius - and I am being sarcastic until the
details are clear) is
> censured/removed, Podtech apologizes. Everything is back to normal.
Comfortably Numb?
>
> I am going to reserve judgement at least another week. See how all of
this plays out. I
> thought the tin foil hat someone posted was a wild take. Imagine if it
was a big "we punk'd
> you" stunt.
>
> If it turns out that this is an ill-conceived, poorly executed, window
to his soul video, I will
> be disapointed. Until then, at least it is a catylist for change.
>
>
>
>
> >
> > --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Zenophon Abraham
> >  wrote:
> > >
> > > Hey Irina and all,
> > >
> > > Dan speaks for me; I for one don't understand -- or
> > > want to -- this need to express racism via this
> > > medium. I also remind all that the American
> > > Psychiatric Association does consider racism a mental
> > > illness like depression.
> > >
> > > Zennie
> > >
> > >
> > > --- Irina irinaski@ wrote:
> > >
> > > > out of all the hullabahoo, daniel mcvicar sums it up
> > > > best for me in what he
> > > > wrote below.
> > > >
> > > > On 8/5/07, danielmcvicar danielmcvicar@
> > > > wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > Loren Feldman's post was wrong, terribly wrong.
> > > > His followup piece playing
> > > > > the rehab card, tongue in cheek, was a dismissal
> > > > of any responsibility that
> > > > > he may have for putting this poison out.
> > > > >
> > > > > This 'satire" is destructive, and serves no
> > > > purpose.
> > > > >
> > > > > It is also, for me, a negative reflection on
> > > > Podtech. I sent John Furrier
> > > > > a message suggesting that Podtech cut ties with
> > > > 1938media. I think it is the
> > > > > right thing to do for them, because they are
> > > > besmirched by association.
> > > > >
> > > > > I am also dismayed by the comments that appeared
> > > > on 1938media from
> > > > > snickering people with pseudonyms that continue
> > > > the lousy and abhorrent
> > > > > jokes. That is how poison is spread, how racism
> > > > gets perpetuated.
> > > > >
> > > > > I wish Loren Feldman all the best, but I do not
> > > > want this racist humor to
> > > > > be part of my life or of my community.
> > > > >
> > > > > _
> > > >

Re: [videoblogging] xacti and FCE

[Steve Garfield]

I find editing .mp4 in Final Cut to be problematic.  I hear that the  
new FCP allows you to edit mp4 files right in the timeline without  
all the rendering.

I've tried MPEG Steamclip in the past with varied success.

Most times I just render.

If it's not a complicated edit, and I'm doing it myself without  
client review, I use iMovie that is able to edit mp4 natively without  
all the rendering...

--Steve

On Aug 6, 2007, at 9:54 PM, David Meade wrote:

> Hi all,
>
>  I recently got an xacti that stores H.264 .mp4 files. However when  
> I import
> them into FCE, it gives a two-dialog-box-error if I try to preview  
> the clip
> in the viewer (without first taking them to the timeline). (see  
> attached
> screenshots).  If I drag them right to the timeline I don't get the  
> error,
> but cannot hear the sound until the clips are fully rendered.
>
>  This isn't really a deal breaker, but its (really) annoying to  
> have to drag
> a bunch of long clips to the time line and render them all just to  
> find the
> bits/clips you wanted.
>
>   Have others seen this, and if so what (if any) workaround /
> work-flow-adjustments have you made?
>
> Thanks in advance,
>  - Dave
>
> -- 
> http://www.DavidMeade.com
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>
>
>
> Yahoo! Groups Links
>
>
>

[videoblogging] For Dan McVicar (was Re: Loren Feldman )

[bordercollieaustralianshepherd]

> Oh..it's comedy...like the guy that plays Kramer was doing comedy. So,
> I'm supposed to not feel offended now?
>
You're not alone. Is the intent to offended.

> Where is Podtech on all of this? 1938 Media has a content deal with
> Podtech, correct?  No blog post or comments from Scoble that I saw
> (quick scan only..feel free to point me to them) ...so either black
> folks dont even the the courtesy of some honest public outrage from the
> most prominent tech blogger or...(gasp).. it must be ok then... you
> know...wink...wink..nudge..nudge..we are "outraged"...really...take our
> word for it.   I'm asking myself why I even need to type this

Why is it PodTech keeps getting spanked by some in here? Residual outrage? Easy 
target? 
Hidden agenda? Following that logic, we should be writing to the ISP's and 
demanding 
Loren's access denied, PodTech's servers shut down. That leads to other 
services where 
the video might land. And all the immature posted comments many of us do not 
agree 
with?  Report them too? We could be at this for years, chasing the cause/effect 
threads 
that would start.

> 
> Here is/was a chance for Scoble and Podtech to really take a public
> stand on something that not only matters but also seems under their
> control to at least tangentially provide consequences.  I mean something
> more substantial than just not blogging for a couple of days. Loren has
> every right to freedom of speech...but he doesnt need to do it as part
> of the business relationship with Podtech...
> 

Use freedom of speech to deny freedom of speech. I am at my wits end with 
another thing 
with a similar loop. "If you change the way you look at things, the things you 
look at 
change." ... this sentence format is showing up all over the place. In 
church...Honor God 
and God will honor you. In politics .. I was listening to the Senate and one of 
them used 
this circle speak to make a point about the war or health care. 

> Podtech - do the right thing and permanently sever the business
> relationship then publically say why.
> 

That would only brush the larger issue(s) under the rug?
Loeren (the idiot or genius - and I am being sarcastic until the details are 
clear) is 
censured/removed, Podtech apologizes. Everything is back to normal. Comfortably 
Numb?

I am going to reserve judgement at least another week. See how all of this 
plays out. I 
thought the tin foil hat someone posted was a wild take. Imagine if it was a 
big "we punk'd 
you" stunt.

If it turns out that this is an ill-conceived, poorly executed, window to his 
soul video, I will 
be disapointed. Until then, at least it is a catylist for change.




> 
> --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Zenophon Abraham
>  wrote:
> >
> > Hey Irina and all,
> >
> > Dan speaks for me; I for one don't understand -- or
> > want to -- this need to express racism via this
> > medium. I also remind all that the American
> > Psychiatric Association does consider racism a mental
> > illness like depression.
> >
> > Zennie
> >
> >
> > --- Irina irinaski@ wrote:
> >
> > > out of all the hullabahoo, daniel mcvicar sums it up
> > > best for me in what he
> > > wrote below.
> > >
> > > On 8/5/07, danielmcvicar danielmcvicar@
> > > wrote:
> > >
> > > > Loren Feldman's post was wrong, terribly wrong.
> > > His followup piece playing
> > > > the rehab card, tongue in cheek, was a dismissal
> > > of any responsibility that
> > > > he may have for putting this poison out.
> > > >
> > > > This 'satire" is destructive, and serves no
> > > purpose.
> > > >
> > > > It is also, for me, a negative reflection on
> > > Podtech. I sent John Furrier
> > > > a message suggesting that Podtech cut ties with
> > > 1938media. I think it is the
> > > > right thing to do for them, because they are
> > > besmirched by association.
> > > >
> > > > I am also dismayed by the comments that appeared
> > > on 1938media from
> > > > snickering people with pseudonyms that continue
> > > the lousy and abhorrent
> > > > jokes. That is how poison is spread, how racism
> > > gets perpetuated.
> > > >
> > > > I wish Loren Feldman all the best, but I do not
> > > want this racist humor to
> > > > be part of my life or of my community.
> > > >
> > > > _
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > --
> > > http://geekentertainment.tv
> > >
> > >
> > > [Non-text portions of this message have been
> > > removed]
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> \
> 
> > Be a better Heartthrob. Get better relationship answers from someone
> who knows. Yahoo! Answers - Check it out.
> > http://answers.yahoo.com/dir/?link=list&sid=396545433
> >
>

[videoblogging] xacti and FCE

[David Meade]

Hi all,

 I recently got an xacti that stores H.264 .mp4 files. However when I import
them into FCE, it gives a two-dialog-box-error if I try to preview the clip
in the viewer (without first taking them to the timeline). (see attached
screenshots).  If I drag them right to the timeline I don't get the error,
but cannot hear the sound until the clips are fully rendered.

 This isn't really a deal breaker, but its (really) annoying to have to drag
a bunch of long clips to the time line and render them all just to find the
bits/clips you wanted.

  Have others seen this, and if so what (if any) workaround /
work-flow-adjustments have you made?

Thanks in advance,
 - Dave

-- 
http://www.DavidMeade.com


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[videoblogging] How would you have done it? Was: For Dan McVicar (was Re: Loren Feldman

[bordercollieaustralianshepherd]

Besides a lot of people finding the video offensive, uncomfortable, demeaning, 
hurtful 
etc.., very little (at best as I have been able to follow the thread) in the 
way of constructive 
criticism.

grabbing the bridge collapse to try to make my point. It took a catastrophe to 
raise 
awareness of the problem 

Besides a better written skit with a clear message or stated purpose, What 
could/should 
have been done differently and still generated the kind of conversation this 
video sparked?

A less insulting stereotypical caricature? No stereotype? A more extreme 
delivery (think 
Fight Club), Loren Feldman as "MC Catastrophe" spit'n out barbs against the 
inequalities 
still prevalent in our country today not just the net? As a Jew? Jewish Rabbi? 
As Loren 
Feldman "the man" or Loren Feldman "the political commentator"? Would it have 
been 
more powerful had he dropped the "act" and instead looked into the camera and 
stated 
"Where are all the Black Tech Bloogers?" and listed all that he might know and 
invite 
viewers to submit links and comments?

It certainly has me thinking again, not only about the meaning of the video, 
but friends I 
lost contact with. It emphasized just how different things are. It is much 
easier for me to 
locate white friends when I search the web.

I am still going back and forth with myself on this. I tried to "see" something 
in the video 
that was not stated, adding my own idea of what could have been done better to 
parody 
and satirize more effectively. I see parallels to the net today and the turn of 
the last 
century, especially the entertainment industry. That influenced my first 
responses and 
what I took to be his attempt to show what might be expected/feared/assumed in 
the 
minds of some.  

Pretty wild, the timing of his video. Was it done this way intentionally? Done 
to coincide 
with the KOS convention? What the hell? 

I look for the best in people and things, often to my detriment. I sure wish 
he'd speak up 
about his intentions.

D



> ...it became clear that only a handful of the 1,500
> conventioneers -- bloggers, policy
> experts, party activists -- are African American,
> Latino or Asian. Of about 100 scheduled
> panels and workshops, less than a half-dozen dealt
> directly with women or minority
> issues.
> 
> ..Cooper is worried about generating more
> "inclusion," using the word no less than six
> times in 15 minutes.
> 
> ."I hate using the word 'diversity.' I don't
> know what we use there. But what we definitely
> need are voices from different communities," she
> says. And the problem, she adds,
> stretches beyond ethnic and gender inclusion.
> There's a socioeconomic gap, too.
> 
> 
> .Stoller half-jokingly says that the netroots
> community is full of "white liberal men,"
> "It's also important to remember that this movement
> is still young. It's still not that
> advanced, it's still building coalitions, it's still
> maturing."
> 
> 
> Diversity of Opinion, if Not Opinionators
> At the Yearly Kos Bloggers' Convention, a Sea of
> Middle-Aged White Males
> By Jose Antonio Vargas
> Washington Post Staff Writer
> Monday, August 6, 2007; C01
> 
> CHICAGO, Aug. 5 -- It's Sunday, day 4 of Yearly Kos,
> the major conference for progressive
> bloggers, and Gina Cooper, the confab's
> organizer-in-chief, surveys the ballroom of the
> massive McCormick Place Convention Center. A few
> hundred remaining conventioneers are
> having brunch, dining on eggs, bagels and sausage.
> 
> Seven of the eight Democratic presidential
> candidates have paid their respects this
> weekend, and some 200 members of the credentialed
> press have filed their stories. A
> mere curiosity just two years ago, the progressive
> blogosphere has gone mainstream. But
> Cooper sees a problem.
> 
> "It's mostly white. More male than female," says the
> former high school math and science
> teacher turned activist. "It's not very diverse."
> 
> There goes the open secret of the netroots, or those
> who make up the community of the
> Internet grass-roots movement.
> 
> For all the talk about the increasing influence of
> this growing group -- "We are a
> community . . . a movement . . . an institution,"
> Cooper said in a speech Saturday night --
> what gets scant attention is its demography. While
> the Huffington Post and Fire Dog Lake,
> both founded by women, are two of the most widely
> read blogs, the rock stars are mostly
> men, and many women bloggers complain of sexism and
> harassment in the blogosphere.
> 
> Walking around McCormick Place during the weekend,
> it became clear that only a handful
> of the 1,500 conventioneers -- bloggers, policy
> experts, party activists -- are African
> American, Latino or Asian. Of about 100 scheduled
> panels and workshops, less than a
> half-dozen dealt directly with women or minority
> issues.
> 
> A panel called "Blogging While Female," held
> Saturday morning, was an aberration --

Re: [videoblogging] Re: ABC Debates - Vloggercott ABC Debates

[Ron Watson]

> If some of the republicans didn't want to participate then they should
> have gone ahead with the ones that would have shown up. What would
> have been more reveling and less embarrassing except to the ones that
> didn't show up?

Not surprised they ditched the YouTube Debate... Republicans are  
afraid of the people.

Could it be any worse than this?

Republican Debate sponsored by the NAACP:
http://jeffrey-feldman.typepad.com/frameshop/2007/07/frameshop-a- 
p-1.html


Cheers,

Ron Watson

On the Web:
http://pawsitivevybe.com
http://k9disc.com
http://k9disc.blip.tv





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[videoblogging] Re: ABC Debates - Vloggercott ABC Debates

[Gena]

Got bit by the mouse (Disney) huh? Yeah, I'm not surprised. With some
of the republican candidates refusing to participate in the originally
stated premise of joint citizen involved "debates" I'm not all that
shocked about this turn of events. ABC said one thing and did another.
The stomach churns.

In my cynical state (which I will soon appease by eating some Tuna
Curry), why would ABC News cede any time to responsible vloggers or
true citizen input? Yes ABC Entertainment will take your work and not
compensate you but the old school news department will not allow entry
by the teaming masses. Not going to happen without a good reason or
profit motive. 

If some of the republicans didn't want to participate then they should
have gone ahead with the ones that would have shown up. What would
have been more reveling and less embarrassing except to the ones that
didn't show up?  

As far as Amanda is concerned it is ridiculous that as a vlogging ABC
News person she may or may not have been consulted or even if she was
able to offer suggestions to the producer in charge was deliberately
not being heard.

Fight the powers that be - make your own channel!

Gena
http://outonthestoop.blogspot.com


--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, "thisiswar3005"
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> I just finished watching the ABC Iowa Republican Presidential
Debate. You know the one. The 
> one that claimed to be based around video submissions by people like
you and me. The one 
> that got everyone thinking that the top rated videos would be used?
The one where it was 
> reported that ABC News George Stephanopoulos would use the questions.
> 
> Well, they didn't do that.   Here's my video explaining what
happened and my call for a 
> Vloggercott:
> 
>
http://zennie2005.blogspot.com/2007/08/abc-iowa-debates-vlogercot-abc-for-its.html
>

[videoblogging] For Dan McVicar (was Re: Loren Feldman = Technigga)

[marforton]

Oh..it's comedy...like the guy that plays Kramer was doing comedy. So,
I'm supposed to not feel offended now?

Where is Podtech on all of this? 1938 Media has a content deal with
Podtech, correct?  No blog post or comments from Scoble that I saw
(quick scan only..feel free to point me to them) ...so either black
folks dont even the the courtesy of some honest public outrage from the
most prominent tech blogger or...(gasp).. it must be ok then... you
know...wink...wink..nudge..nudge..we are "outraged"...really...take our
word for it.   I'm asking myself why I even need to type this

Here is/was a chance for Scoble and Podtech to really take a public
stand on something that not only matters but also seems under their
control to at least tangentially provide consequences.  I mean something
more substantial than just not blogging for a couple of days. Loren has
every right to freedom of speech...but he doesnt need to do it as part
of the business relationship with Podtech...

Podtech - do the right thing and permanently sever the business
relationship then publically say why.


--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Zenophon Abraham
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Hey Irina and all,
>
> Dan speaks for me; I for one don't understand -- or
> want to -- this need to express racism via this
> medium. I also remind all that the American
> Psychiatric Association does consider racism a mental
> illness like depression.
>
> Zennie
>
>
> --- Irina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
>
> > out of all the hullabahoo, daniel mcvicar sums it up
> > best for me in what he
> > wrote below.
> >
> > On 8/5/07, danielmcvicar [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > wrote:
> >
> > > Loren Feldman's post was wrong, terribly wrong.
> > His followup piece playing
> > > the rehab card, tongue in cheek, was a dismissal
> > of any responsibility that
> > > he may have for putting this poison out.
> > >
> > > This 'satire" is destructive, and serves no
> > purpose.
> > >
> > > It is also, for me, a negative reflection on
> > Podtech. I sent John Furrier
> > > a message suggesting that Podtech cut ties with
> > 1938media. I think it is the
> > > right thing to do for them, because they are
> > besmirched by association.
> > >
> > > I am also dismayed by the comments that appeared
> > on 1938media from
> > > snickering people with pseudonyms that continue
> > the lousy and abhorrent
> > > jokes. That is how poison is spread, how racism
> > gets perpetuated.
> > >
> > > I wish Loren Feldman all the best, but I do not
> > want this racist humor to
> > > be part of my life or of my community.
> > >
> > > _
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
> >
> > --
> > http://geekentertainment.tv
> >
> >
> > [Non-text portions of this message have been
> > removed]
> >
> >
>
>
>
>
>
\

> Be a better Heartthrob. Get better relationship answers from someone
who knows. Yahoo! Answers - Check it out.
> http://answers.yahoo.com/dir/?link=list&sid=396545433
>

Re: [videoblogging] Siggraph 2007

[Irina]

hm, i'd never heard of this!
http://www.siggraph.org/s2007/

On 8/6/07, Sunny Gault <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
>   Anyone attending Siggraph this year in San Diego? We'll be there
> Tuesday (tomorrow) covering the event. Let me know if you're around!
>
> Thanks!
>
> Sunny Gault
> Viral, Producer/Host
> www.viraltheshow.com
>
>  
>



-- 
http://geekentertainment.tv


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[videoblogging] Podcamp Philly Blip TV

[John Coffey]

Podcamp Philly is a month away and over 150 have
signed on. Blip is one of the sponsors. Who's going?
Lots of great places for a meetup.
John

Jimmy CraicHead TVVideo Podcast about Sailing, Travel, Craic and Cocktails 
www.jchtv.com


   

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to amazing places on Yahoo! Travel.
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[videoblogging] Siggraph 2007

[Sunny Gault]

Anyone attending Siggraph this year in San Diego? We'll be there
Tuesday (tomorrow) covering the event. Let me know if you're around!

Thanks!

Sunny Gault
Viral, Producer/Host
www.viraltheshow.com

Re: [videoblogging] windows expolrer style website

[Charles Iliya Krempeaux]

Hello,

On 8/6/07, jagoan_3 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Indonesian-download is complete know.

[...]

>
>  Just visit :
>
>  http://www.indonesian-download.co.nr
>  and enjoy it.

Perhaps I missing something, but... what does this have to do with
Videoblogging?


See ya

-- 
Charles Iliya Krempeaux, B.Sc. 


 Vlog Razor... Vlogging News
http://vlograzor.com/

Re: [videoblogging] For Dan McVicar (was Re: Loren Feldman = Technigga)

[Zenophon Abraham]

Hey Irina and all,

Dan speaks for me; I for one don't understand -- or
want to -- this need to express racism via this
medium.  I also remind all that the American 
Psychiatric Association does consider racism a mental
illness like depression.

Zennie


--- Irina <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> out of all the hullabahoo, daniel mcvicar sums it up
> best for me in what he
> wrote below.
> 
> On 8/5/07, danielmcvicar <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> wrote:
> 
> > Loren Feldman's post was wrong, terribly wrong.
> His followup piece playing
> > the rehab card, tongue in cheek, was a dismissal
> of any responsibility that
> > he may have for putting this poison out.
> >
> > This 'satire" is destructive, and serves no
> purpose.
> >
> > It is also, for me, a negative reflection on
> Podtech. I sent John Furrier
> > a message suggesting that Podtech cut ties with
> 1938media. I think it is the
> > right thing to do for them, because they are
> besmirched by association.
> >
> > I am also dismayed by the comments that appeared
> on 1938media from
> > snickering people with pseudonyms that continue
> the lousy and abhorrent
> > jokes. That is how poison is spread, how racism
> gets perpetuated.
> >
> > I  wish Loren Feldman all the best, but I do not
> want this racist humor to
> > be part of my life or of my community.
> >
> >  _
> >
> >
> > 
> >
> 
> 
> 
> -- 
> http://geekentertainment.tv
> 
> 
> [Non-text portions of this message have been
> removed]
> 
> 



   

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[videoblogging] Re: Bloggers Consider Forming Labor Union

[Bill Streeter]

They're talking about professional bloggers organizing. Which means 
bloggers that are paid to blog for a company or organization like 
say Weblogs Inc. (AOL) or something like  Gawker Media. Ostensibly 
the people who would care if they withdrew their labor would be the 
ones who found their labor valuable enough to pay for it to begin 
with.

Makes sense to me. Organized labor can generally be a good thing in 
the long run. Helps to keep everybody honest.

And speaking of collective bargaining, Hollywood is getting ready 
for a possible writers strike soon over labor issues regarding 
writer's compensation for Internet distribution. The outcome of 
which should be interesting.
 

Bill Streeter
LO-FI SAINT LOUIS
www.lofistl.com
www.billstreeter.net

--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, "Gary Short" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Umm, who would care if they withdrew their labour?
> 
> On Mon, 06 Aug 2007 14:05:52 -, bordercollieaustralianshepherd 
wrote
> > 
> > 
> > Organizing is a good idea to me. This focuses on the written 
word bloggers but IMO no 
> > reason that video should not be part too. I would definitly 
particapate.
> > 
> > 
> > Bloggers Consider Forming Labor Union
> > Monday August 6, 9:24 am ET 
> > By Ashley M. Heher, AP Business Writer
> > 

> > Left-Leaning Bloggers Debate Forming Labor Union
> > CHICAGO (AP) -- Do bloggers need their own Norma Rae?
> > In a move that might make some people scratch their heads, a 
loosely formed coalition of 
> > left-leaning bloggers are trying to band together to form a 
labor union they hope will help 
> > them receive health insurance, conduct collective bargaining or 
even set professional 
> > standards.
> > 
> > The effort is an extension of the blogosphere's growing power 
and presence, especially 
> > within the political realm, and for many, evokes memories of the 
early labor organization of 
> > freelance writers in the early 1980s. http://tinyurl.com/3d6835>
> > 
> > 
> 
> -- 
> Gary Short 
> http://www.garyshort.org
>  
> 
> 
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>

Re: [videoblogging] Bloggers Consider Forming Labor Union

[Charles Iliya Krempeaux]

Unless I'm missing something The only way I see this making sense
is if they collectively negotiated for advertisers' dollars.

Which... really is a good idea. You'd do much better negotiating
as a group... since the more volume you have, in terms of traffic,
that you have... the more "sway" you have.  (And the better you
negotiating position.)

But... if this is an effort to let others mooch off of a few
successful bloggers, then this is doomed to failure.


See ya

On 8/6/07, Gary Short <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Umm, who would care if they withdrew their labour?
>
>  On Mon, 06 Aug 2007 14:05:52 -, bordercollieaustralianshepherd wrote
>  > 

[...]

-- 
Charles Iliya Krempeaux, B.Sc. 


 Vlog Razor... Vlogging News
http://vlograzor.com/

Re: [videoblogging] Re: amateur review of the flip video camera

[Stephanie Bryant]

On the mac, I installed a video codec package that had everything I needed,
all in one swoop (I can't remember the name of it it right now-- it started
with a P). The Flip does come with software to use with the Mac, though-- no
hack required.

The Flip's packaging is obscene, it's so hard to get into. I did like the
fact that, at Costco, the Flip was all of $90. I bought four of them, but I
think I'm going to return three.

The hardest part for me is that my Mac has developed an intermittent USB
software issue, so the camera gets disconnected while accessing. That, and
the MacBook ports are too low to fit the Flip connector, and my USB cable
extension didn't want to play nice when I tried it. I have to monkey around
with that a bit more before considering it a failure, though.

--Stephanie

On 8/4/07, Ryan Ozawa <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> I was curious about the Flip Video as an cheap, easy option to let my
> kids do the video thing, but never got around to picking one up. Turns
> out waiting was a good strategy, as Facebook gave away a hundred of
> 'em last month and I won one.
>
> ...


The hardest part of getting started was getting the thing out of the
> darn molded plastic coffin it came in.  The hardest part of using the
> videos it recorded was... well, using a Mac.  It comes with stuff for
> Windows, but to use OSX video tools takes some hacking.  More hacking
> than I had patience for.  So I just ran the Flip Video software under
> Parallels.  I used the "Movie Mix" tool, strung together 25 clips, and
> voila:
>
>
> http://www.lightfantastic.org/imr/extras/videoblog/archives/2007/08/bon_dance_by_fl.html
>
> Not sure if I'd have bought one (over the nearly comparably priced
> low-end Xacti, which has more features), but I love it given the price
> I paid!
>
> Ryan
>
>
>
> Yahoo! Groups Links
>
>
>
>


-- 
Stephanie Bryant
Author, Videoblogging for Dummies
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
http://www.mortaine.com/


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[videoblogging] Re: Movlogging with Bluetooth

[johnleeke]

I'm also interested in the bluetooth "ear-set" Nokia N93 combination.

Jan, in the video was that you, or Michelle or both who had the
bluetooth headset connection to the camera?

John Leeke

Re: [videoblogging] Bloggers Consider Forming Labor Union

[Michael Sullivan]

you could try to bring new life to the idea.
this was a previous attempt: http://ourtu.be/


On 8/6/07, bordercollieaustralianshepherd <
[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
>   
>
> Organizing is a good idea to me. This focuses on the written word bloggers
> but IMO no
> reason that video should not be part too. I would definitly particapate.
>
> 
> Bloggers Consider Forming Labor Union
> Monday August 6, 9:24 am ET
> By Ashley M. Heher, AP Business Writer
> 
> Left-Leaning Bloggers Debate Forming Labor Union
> CHICAGO (AP) -- Do bloggers need their own Norma Rae?
> In a move that might make some people scratch their heads, a loosely
> formed coalition of
> left-leaning bloggers are trying to band together to form a labor union
> they hope will help
> them receive health insurance, conduct collective bargaining or even set
> professional
> standards.
>
> The effort is an extension of the blogosphere's growing power and
> presence, especially
> within the political realm, and for many, evokes memories of the early
> labor organization of
> freelance writers in the early 1980s. http://tinyurl.com/3d6835>
>
>  
>


[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[videoblogging] ABC Debates - Vloggercott ABC Debates

[thisiswar3005]

I just finished watching the ABC Iowa Republican Presidential Debate. You know 
the one. The 
one that claimed to be based around video submissions by people like you and 
me. The one 
that got everyone thinking that the top rated videos would be used? The one 
where it was 
reported that ABC News George Stephanopoulos would use the questions.

Well, they didn't do that.   Here's my video explaining what happened and my 
call for a 
Vloggercott:

http://zennie2005.blogspot.com/2007/08/abc-iowa-debates-vlogercot-abc-for-its.html

[videoblogging] Re: light saber

[Tony]

I'll have you know I dbl clicked the first sound file and iTunes
brought it up and then immediately played James Brown's "Get Up Offa
That Thing". Perfect!


Gotta remember that one. 

--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, "Jan McLaughlin"
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> http://theforce.net/fanfilms/postproduction/soundfx/saberfx_fergo.asp
> 
> Jan
> 
> On 8/5/07, RANDY MANN <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> >
> > any one know where i can get a good light saber sound?
> >
> > http://blip.tv/file/328636
> >
> > thanks
> >
> > randy
> >
> >
> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Yahoo! Groups Links
> >
> >
> >
> >
> 
> 
> -- 
> The Faux Press - better than real
> http://fauxpress.blogspot.com
> http://wburg.tv
> http://twitter.com/fauxpress
> aim=janofsound
> air=862.221.5280
> skype=janmclaughlin
> 
> 
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>

Re: [videoblogging] Bloggers Consider Forming Labor Union

[Gary Short]

Umm, who would care if they withdrew their labour?

On Mon, 06 Aug 2007 14:05:52 -, bordercollieaustralianshepherd wrote
> 
> 
> Organizing is a good idea to me. This focuses on the written word bloggers 
> but IMO no 
> reason that video should not be part too. I would definitly particapate.
> 
> 
> Bloggers Consider Forming Labor Union
> Monday August 6, 9:24 am ET 
> By Ashley M. Heher, AP Business Writer
> 
> Left-Leaning Bloggers Debate Forming Labor Union
> CHICAGO (AP) -- Do bloggers need their own Norma Rae?
> In a move that might make some people scratch their heads, a loosely formed 
> coalition of 
> left-leaning bloggers are trying to band together to form a labor union they 
> hope will help 
> them receive health insurance, conduct collective bargaining or even set 
> professional 
> standards.
> 
> The effort is an extension of the blogosphere's growing power and presence, 
> especially 
> within the political realm, and for many, evokes memories of the early labor 
> organization of 
> freelance writers in the early 1980s. http://tinyurl.com/3d6835>
> 
> 

-- 
Gary Short 
http://www.garyshort.org
 


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Re: [videoblogging] Movlogging with Bluetooth

[Jan McLaughlin]

I'm happy with my Nokia 6682 / Plantronics bluetooth headset combo for
movlogging.

The following was accomplished with the above gear combination:

http://fauxpress.blogspot.com/2007/07/check-change.html

Not bad.

I also use this combo when making podcasts while driving. The quality is
degraded quite a bit by virtue of varying cell phone receiption:

http://fauxpress.blogspot.com/search?q=gabcast

Jan

On 8/6/07, gogen001 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Hi all, this is my first post here so sorry if I make any mistakes (re
> posting, composing, topic starting etc, also have in mind that English
> is not my native language, ktnx).
>
> I'm interested in one thing - is it possible to movlog using
> Bluetooth, in a way that you can video yourself as usual, but record
> the voice from the device plugged in your ear.
>
> I'll take Mr Rupert Howe (twittervlog.tv) as an example 'cause his
> vlogs are well known and are made using N93 which is exactly what I'm
> referring to in this post.
> Would this device (and which other similar phones) support BT-movlog
> with good results? Anyone tried?
>
> I've tested this with my Siemens SX1 phone paired with Logitech BT
> (http://www.telefon.de/images/120x120/logitech_mobile_express.jpg) and
> while it did work out technicaly up to 7 meters, the quality was
> awful, both video and sound (in fact, the sound was not so bad).
>
> Bottomline - if N93+BT works fine, this would pretty much be my next
> combination as I could attach the camera elsewhere, keeping my hands
> free and not having to hold it near my head while talking. That could
> give new perspective for the viewer as well.
> Also, a social moment - I'd look less stupid talking to a headset
> holding a phone than am now while looking in a photo camera (Olympus
> mju 700 in video mode).
>
> Thanks!
>
> GoGen
> www.gogentv.com
>
>
>
>
> Yahoo! Groups Links
>
>
>
>


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http://twitter.com/fauxpress
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[videoblogging] Bloggers Consider Forming Labor Union

[bordercollieaustralianshepherd]

Organizing is a good idea to me. This focuses on the written word bloggers but 
IMO no 
reason that video should not be part too. I would definitly particapate.


Bloggers Consider Forming Labor Union
Monday August 6, 9:24 am ET 
By Ashley M. Heher, AP Business Writer

Left-Leaning Bloggers Debate Forming Labor Union
CHICAGO (AP) -- Do bloggers need their own Norma Rae?
In a move that might make some people scratch their heads, a loosely formed 
coalition of 
left-leaning bloggers are trying to band together to form a labor union they 
hope will help 
them receive health insurance, conduct collective bargaining or even set 
professional 
standards.

The effort is an extension of the blogosphere's growing power and presence, 
especially 
within the political realm, and for many, evokes memories of the early labor 
organization of 
freelance writers in the early 1980s. http://tinyurl.com/3d6835>

[videoblogging] Movlogging with Bluetooth

[gogen001]

Hi all, this is my first post here so sorry if I make any mistakes (re
posting, composing, topic starting etc, also have in mind that English
is not my native language, ktnx).

I'm interested in one thing - is it possible to movlog using
Bluetooth, in a way that you can video yourself as usual, but record
the voice from the device plugged in your ear.

I'll take Mr Rupert Howe (twittervlog.tv) as an example 'cause his
vlogs are well known and are made using N93 which is exactly what I'm
 referring to in this post.
Would this device (and which other similar phones) support BT-movlog
with good results? Anyone tried?

I've tested this with my Siemens SX1 phone paired with Logitech BT
(http://www.telefon.de/images/120x120/logitech_mobile_express.jpg) and
while it did work out technicaly up to 7 meters, the quality was
awful, both video and sound (in fact, the sound was not so bad).

Bottomline - if N93+BT works fine, this would pretty much be my next
combination as I could attach the camera elsewhere, keeping my hands
free and not having to hold it near my head while talking. That could
give new perspective for the viewer as well.
Also, a social moment - I'd look less stupid talking to a headset
holding a phone than am now while looking in a photo camera (Olympus
mju 700 in video mode).

Thanks!

GoGen
www.gogentv.com

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Re: [videoblogging] Re: The Loren Feldman / Technigga Question No One Wants to Ask

[Rupert]

I'm very happy to be predictable in this case.
As for Justin Kownacki's point, apart from your assumptions about  
culture (right or wrong),  the video doesn't seem to have that higher  
motive, so why try to invent them to hypothesize scenarios in which  
we are wrong?  the point is, even in the (impossible, i think) case  
that he had that higher motive, the way he chose to execute it was  
offensive and harmful than the possible benefit caused by 'starting  
the conversation'.  There were a million better ways he could have  
gone about it.

On 6 Aug 2007, at 03:21, Eric Rice wrote:

I actually had a tinfoil moment earlier about 'what if the whole thing
was planned', and everyone's name is assigned a number on a board
someplace, as a wager on expected responses. We think we're
individuals and thinkers, but hypothetically not.

I have been fascinated with the predictability of everything, people's
responses, memes, and the like.

It's a theory I am working through in fiction. That the human
(especially the data publishing ones like us) are so able to be
manipulated because we can mine all of our content for data.

Make a chart of vloggers with (include the laws of differences (read:
those that would be offended/those that wouldn't)). Then, make a
couple test charts, one for vloggers in yahoo, one for youtubers, one
for general populace. Engineer poorly done racial/controversial
content. Write down the responses.

Naturally, I doubt this is the case. But hey, it's why I'm gravitating
to fiction now, because I can take the most nuanced thing and make it  
big.

After all, we do publish so much online willingly, that we have become
Big Brother, more stalkable, and easier to wage psychological warfare
on. Look at how much personal opinions people have just published in
just this thread alone.

That's a lot to work with, eh?

Also, I have no opinions or thoughts about your post, but I had to get
my tinfoil out there. Far-fetched, sure. Not unthinkable.

ER

--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, "stbdpittsburgh" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote:
 >
 > Okay, so I did something I should have done earlier in this encyclic
 > conversation: I finally watched the damn video.
 >
 > Now, here's what I think (beyond the fact that Feldman's comic timing
 > is far from sharp):
 >
 > I think it's possible that we're all missing the point. (Or, since
 > there's no context provided for the video, "a" point.) And that
point is:
 >
 > What if Loren Feldman is right?
 >
 > I don't mean right about what we've widely suspected is his routinely
 > negative POV about African-American culture as a whole -- which would
 > be the extremist suspicion about the motives behind making this  
video.
 >
 > I mean, what if what Loren Feldman is saying is: Why is the
 > African-American culture so far removed from the technological
 > discussion? Or, for that matter, the pop culture discussion?
 >
 > Or: why is everything ABOUT African-Americans in pop culture so damn
 > negative in the FIRST place, and what do we do about it?
 >
 > By and large, the (negative) white estimation of black culture is  
that
 > black culture purposefully celebrates anti-social, misogynistic,
 > separatist ideals that conspire to create a detrimental sub-culture,
 > which then defines African-Americans as self-imposed outcasts united
 > as perpetual underdogs against the existing (read: oppressive,
 > white-controlled) system. (Doubt it? Listened to the radio lately?)
 >
 > If THAT'S the source of the concept for "Technigga" -- and I'm not
 > saying it IS, but it COULD be -- then what if the question that's
 > REALLY being asked is: "What's it going to take for African-American
 > pop culture (in general -- not just via technology) to step up and
 > become a force for positive change, rather than reveling in all  
that's
 > "controversial" and otherwise abrasive to a multicultural forward
 > movement?"
 >
 > Caveat: I'm aware that the picture I painted doesn't represent ALL
 > black culture. That's no more logical than saying all white culture
 > stems from John Wayne's ideals, or that African-Americans don't
 > contribute to the holistic multicultural experience every day; they
 > obviously do. But you wouldn't know it if your entire media
 > consumption was derived from MTV, Paramount and The Source...
 >
 > Caveat 2: It's rewarding to believe that all of this goes without
 > saying, and that I might be pilloried for bringing up the obvious --
 > that everyone on this thread already KNOWS that black culture is far
 > more multifaceted than pop culture would have us believe. But let's
 > hop off our high horses of indignance for a moment and look at the
 > bigger picture -- if WE know it, why doesn't everyone else?
 >
 > Can of worms, thou hast been opened.
 >






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