[videoblogging] Re: My EE Video Blog
Wow. I don't have a clue about what you are talking about but I'm glad you are doing these posts. Because those with a clue about electrical engineering are going to find you. Which is why at some point you are going to want to have a video hosting site. Yeah, go Blip.tv, definitely. Or consider YT for the low rez version and the Blip.tv for the better quality video. You could track the stats and see if folks are viewing the low rez version. I suspect some viewers will if they will if there are in countries that have Internet Cafes or slow Internet access. I recently met a lady from Bolivia who wanted to start videoblogging. She has to use an Internet Cafes to upload and they don't necessarily have broadband. Some are on ISDN or Dial-up that is spotty. Welcome! Gena --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, David Jones david.jo...@... wrote: Hi guys First post on the group. I've got a video blog here about Electronics Engineering: http://www.alternatezone.com/eevblog/ Not something most people are into, but I have a niche audience of 500+ regulars. I'm new to video blogging so I'm after constructive comments on the quality of my blog, the tools and techniques I use etc. Blog #22 is the one to watch, it's where I talk about my blogging experience so far. I use Wordpress on my own website, with the iTunes plugin and use Feedburner to generate the iTunes version. I host the low res 320x240 (500Kb/s) MP4 on my website (about 45MB each episode), but I figure this is not a practical long term solution if I get more popular. The high res version (640x480 2000Kb/s) I upload to my Youtube channel, and I embed the Youtube link into my Wordpress logs. About 150MB each. Blogs I limit to 10min each to meet the Youtube limitation. Occasionally I'll do a 2 part episode. I've set up an account on Blip.tv and am thinking of using that for all my actual hosting, as well as continue to upload to Youtube because, well, you have to have a presence there. Comments on using Blip.tv anyone? Camera is an old 2nd hand NTSC DV Canon Camcorder with external shotgun mic. Adequate video I think, but not helped by my dark workshop lit with two strip fluoro's. Camera angle and height just happens to be my tripods minimum height on the bench in front of me. Seems to work well enough. Editing is done with Ulead VideoStudio 12, but I put minimum effort into this. In fact the whole blog is minimum effort. No script (off-the-cuff as I promote), and I don't go back and film things to correct issues, so just pretty much push a short blog out the door every week. Any feedback appreciated! Thanks Dave.
Re: [videoblogging] Re: My EE Video Blog
I do have less than half a clue and found your vlog of extreme interest. Subscribed. RF is much on my mind of late, too. Perfect timing. Whoo-hoo! :) Jan Jan McLaughlin Production Sound Mixer air = 862-571-5334 aim = janofsound skype = janmclaughlin On Fri, Aug 14, 2009 at 8:38 AM, Genacompumaven...@earthlink.net wrote: Wow. I don't have a clue about what you are talking about but I'm glad you are doing these posts. Because those with a clue about electrical engineering are going to find you. Which is why at some point you are going to want to have a video hosting site. Yeah, go Blip.tv, definitely. Or consider YT for the low rez version and the Blip.tv for the better quality video. You could track the stats and see if folks are viewing the low rez version. I suspect some viewers will if they will if there are in countries that have Internet Cafes or slow Internet access. I recently met a lady from Bolivia who wanted to start videoblogging. She has to use an Internet Cafes to upload and they don't necessarily have broadband. Some are on ISDN or Dial-up that is spotty. Welcome! Gena --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, David Jones david.jo...@... wrote: Hi guys First post on the group. I've got a video blog here about Electronics Engineering: http://www.alternatezone.com/eevblog/ Not something most people are into, but I have a niche audience of 500+ regulars. I'm new to video blogging so I'm after constructive comments on the quality of my blog, the tools and techniques I use etc. Blog #22 is the one to watch, it's where I talk about my blogging experience so far. I use Wordpress on my own website, with the iTunes plugin and use Feedburner to generate the iTunes version. I host the low res 320x240 (500Kb/s) MP4 on my website (about 45MB each episode), but I figure this is not a practical long term solution if I get more popular. The high res version (640x480 2000Kb/s) I upload to my Youtube channel, and I embed the Youtube link into my Wordpress logs. About 150MB each. Blogs I limit to 10min each to meet the Youtube limitation. Occasionally I'll do a 2 part episode. I've set up an account on Blip.tv and am thinking of using that for all my actual hosting, as well as continue to upload to Youtube because, well, you have to have a presence there. Comments on using Blip.tv anyone? Camera is an old 2nd hand NTSC DV Canon Camcorder with external shotgun mic. Adequate video I think, but not helped by my dark workshop lit with two strip fluoro's. Camera angle and height just happens to be my tripods minimum height on the bench in front of me. Seems to work well enough. Editing is done with Ulead VideoStudio 12, but I put minimum effort into this. In fact the whole blog is minimum effort. No script (off-the-cuff as I promote), and I don't go back and film things to correct issues, so just pretty much push a short blog out the door every week. Any feedback appreciated! Thanks Dave. Yahoo! Groups Links
Re: [videoblogging] HI-8 Camcorder Wanted
We have HI-8 analog and HI-8 digital tapes that need to be put into the HDD. Over on eBay it appears the prices start off low but quickly rise. Maybe, just maybe I can locate a camera here. Something allowing us to get our collection of archived tapes into the HDD. As Richard said, you want a digital Hi-8 since it'll have a firewire portbut can play all 8mm tapes. Id check on ebay. I know we're keeping ours for the same reason why you want one. Jay -- http://ryanishungry.com http://jaydedman.com http://twitter.com/jaydedman 917 371 6790
[videoblogging] Re: HI-8 Camcorder Wanted
You probably should be looking for a Hi8 or a Digital 8 TAPE PLAYER - not a camcorder. Camcorder mechanics are not recommended for mass copying or conversion. This is especally true if these tapes are old and dirty. It is much easier to clean a gummed up player than a gummed up camcorder. Yes, if you are transferring a Hi8 digital tape, you will need an analog to digital converter. You can buy an outboard box or an in computer converter card. Also many older Sony and (maybe Mac) computers included analog video and analog in connections. Look for the standard red, white and yellow RCA jacks. Mark Shapiro Internet Video Magazine www.internetvideomag.com The source for the best in Internet video
Re: [videoblogging] Re: HI-8 Camcorder Wanted
You probably should be looking for a Hi8 or a Digital 8 TAPE PLAYER - not a camcorder. Camcorder mechanics are not recommended for mass copying or conversion. This is especally true if these tapes are old and dirty. It is much easier to clean a gummed up player than a gummed up camcorder. Hi-8 decks may be expensive since they were built for professionals. Unless you're transferring hundreds and hundreds of tapesa camera usually will work fine. All depends on how much $$$ you want to spend. This would be perfect: http://cgi.ebay.com/Sony-GV-D800-Digital-8-Recorder-Deck-Hi8-Hi-GVD800_W0QQitemZ370240547808QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item56340e6be0_trksid=p3286.c0.m14 Its also almost $700. Jay -- http://ryanishungry.com http://jaydedman.com http://twitter.com/jaydedman 917 371 6790
[videoblogging] FS :: Beachtek Adapter DXA-6 XLR with Phantom Power $150
http://www.gothamsound.com/main.shtml?page=ugother Toward the bottom of the page Not mine, but figured somebody might be able to use such a thing @ this reasonable price. Jan Jan McLaughlin Production Sound Mixer air = 862-571-5334 aim = janofsound skype = janmclaughlin
