[videoblogging] Free and frozen...will the iPhone 4 video capabilities unfreeze?
I am off my contract at ATT. Finally, I breath the airwaves of a free man. Freedom's great responsibilities descend over me as I behold the daily onslaught of new smart phones. I know not what to do. Frozen, I keep my Nokia flip phone, held together with black duct tape. It soldiers on, and come what may, will someday be heralded as a very smart phone in its own right. But I just watched the glitzy iPhone 4 ad, http://www.apple.com/iphone/design/#design-video and read through that design page. It's typical Apple. I'm now lusting irrationally...but amid the hype, I think this iPhone may be a guerrilla docu/human rights advocate/vlogger's dream!? and of course only for the next few minutes. - 720p 30fps - Bigger battery - Camera's flash will double as a fill light for video. So you could conceivably get an interview in pitch black if you're right up close to someone.I've lit someone's face with a cell phone screen... - Front and back cameras for pic in pic reporting and switching between the two in the fly for reactions and subject...maybe? - On board basic editing in iMovie - Geolocation tagging - Anything else? Will the iPhone 4 unfreeze me? Thoughts? Or are their any Android phones on the horizon like it, but with a mic input and removable batteries!!!??? Oy... -- ~ Caleb Clark - Program Director, Marlboro College Graduate School: http://gradcenter.marlboro.edu/academics/mat/faculty - Portfolio: http://www.plocktau.com The problem with communication is the assumption it has been accomplished. - G. B. Shaw. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
[videoblogging] [FORSALE] Vixia HF100 w/case, mic, card
My work got a new Canon Vixia kit I can borrow, so I'm considering selling my Canon Vixia HF100, depending on the price I can get. The camera has light use and kept in case. With Pelican 1200 case, Radio Shack wired lapel mic, 16GB card. See photo: http://www.flickr.com/photos/31566...@n00/4593028763/sizes/o/in/set-72157624027654586/ I'm only posting on this list for now. Email me if you're interested. -- ~ Caleb Clark - Program Director, Marlboro College Graduate School: http://gradcenter.marlboro.edu/academics/mat/faculty - Portfolio: http://www.plocktau.com The problem with communication is the assumption it has been accomplished. - G. B. Shaw. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
[videoblogging] Video indexing patents to be sold at auction
Interesting that it says a lot of companies are currently using technologies that may be covered by these patents http://chronicle.com/article/Video-Indexing-Patents/64638/?sid=wcutm_source=wcutm_medium=en Video-Indexing Patents, Developed for Holocaust Archive, Head to Auction Block By Goldie Blumenstyk The organization founded by Steven Spielberg that has collected and archived video testimonies from nearly 52,000 Holocaust survivors and liberators is preparing to auction off commercial rights to the patented technologyhttp://chronicle.com/article/An-Index-of-Horror/31033/it developed for indexing and searching vast libraries of video. The Shoah Foundation Institute for Visual History and Education, which became part http://chronicle.com/article/Holocaust-Stories-Move-to-A/33299/ of the University of Southern California in 2006, is using a company called Ocean Tomo to sell the commercial rights to its 11 key patents. The patents were issued at different times and the earliest ones will expire about six years from now. The institute will retain rights for noncommercial uses for the indexing and searching technology, and will continue to allow others to use the technology for education and research... -- ~ Caleb Clark - Program Director, Marlboro College Graduate School: http://gradcenter.marlboro.edu/academics/mat/faculty - Portfolio: http://www.plocktau.com The problem with communication is the assumption it has been accomplished. - G. B. Shaw. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
[videoblogging] CNN iReports?
I submitted my first two CNN iReports in the last two days, just for fun. Both times a CNN staffer called me the next day to vet them and get a quote from me that is below the video. Anyone have any feelings on iReports? Seems a nice way to embed a video on my blog, with the cool red CNN iReport on the video, but I bet they own that video now!!! So perhaps not a good hosting alternative, albeit a great ego boost. They even said if I updated an uploaded video to email them and they can swap it out with the new version. Interestingly accessible for such a big organization. * http://www.ireport.com/docs/DOC-410144* http://www.ireport.com/docs/DOC-409717 -- ~ Caleb Clark - Program Director, Marlboro College Graduate School: http://gradcenter.marlboro.edu/academics/mat/faculty - Portfolio: http://www.plocktau.com The problem with communication is the assumption it has been accomplished. - G. B. Shaw. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
[videoblogging] Solar Video Kit project (beta)
I've been noodling around for the last year with designing rugged self-contained, solar powered, on-camera training, video blogging kit with off the shelf products. This has entailed finding the right solar battery chargers that fit inside, or glue to, Pelican cases that hold Flip type low budget cameras. I've also made a non-language specific training video for video blogging basics and devised a simple hack-technique for getting the training video onto any camera for playback in the viewfinder, sans computer. I'm really not sure exactly what to do with this obsession, except of course put it out there as a DIY project and see what happens! Here's the DIY site, in beta, feedback welcome: http://www.solarvideokit.com -- ~ Caleb Clark - Program Director, Marlboro College Graduate School: http://gradcenter.marlboro.edu/academics/mat/faculty - Portfolio: http://www.plocktau.com The problem with communication is the assumption it has been accomplished. - G. B. Shaw. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
[videoblogging] $120 Wireless Mic review
I just discovered the Audio-technica ATR288W, seems almost too good to be true for $120...I'm sure the range is low, but I'm only needing 100 ft or less for documentation stuff and guest speakers, presenters, etc. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NeQgc6zEYMofeature=related -- ~ Caleb Clark - Program Director, Marlboro College Graduate School: http://gradcenter.marlboro.edu/academics/mat/faculty - Portfolio: http://www.plocktau.com The problem with communication is the assumption it has been accomplished. - G. B. Shaw. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
[videoblogging] The current best budget mic jacked cam?
Oh wise list. I've got $2000 to spend for a university on a documentation kit (photos for web site and printed brochures, YouTube channel videos of interviews and talks). I'm wishing for a dSLR that has a mic port, so I can buy just one camera, but it seems that might be a bit premature. I love Canon's FS200 type cameras (I actually like the tiny on camera fill LED light), but would prefer to stay away from AVCHD and just have a nice .mp4, .mov, or even .avi file to work with on Mac or PC basic editing platforms, but that's not crucial. I just have the feeling that AVCHD is so temporary...I don't need HD practically, but 16x9 I would like. Xacti's come to mind, if they aren't too wiggy with their UI and have some audio level control. I guess if no magic dSLR is out there with a mic port, for under 2K with a tripod I'll go Canon Vixia with a SD Powershot still... Thoughts? Thank you. -- ~ Caleb Clark - Program Director, Marlboro College Graduate School: http://gradcenter.marlboro.edu/academics/mat/faculty - Portfolio: http://www.plocktau.com The problem with communication is the assumption it has been accomplished. - G. B. Shaw. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
[videoblogging] Re: Wordpress Basics
To train our new-to-web-authoring we use Lynda.com's series of excellent screencasts on all things WP 2.7. The underlined one's here are free. http://www.lynda.com/home/DisplayCourse.aspx?lpk2=750 -- ~ Caleb Clark ~ Wk: http://gradcenter.marlboro.edu/academics/mat/faculty ~ Hm: http://www.plocktau.com ~ The problem with communication is the assumption it has been accomplished. - G. B. Shaw. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
[videoblogging] Re: Off Topic... Self Publishing a Book...
I've had a good experience, mostly, with lulu publishing this book: http://www.noendpress.com/caleb/edtech/index.php I make a little money off of it, mostly the PDF $3 download. I chose lulu as my publisher and got an isbn and the book is on Amazon. But that was before Amazon had their service, so I don't know about how good the Amazon one is. Let me know how it goes and post the any books you publish! --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Ron Watson k9d...@... wrote: I thought I might ask for a bit of off topic advice here, as you all are on the cutting edge of tech... Anyone have thoughts suggestions on self publishing a book? Checking out Lulu and Amazon's Booksurge, but totally cursory at this point in time... Any thoughts would be appreciated. Private responses are totally cool... Peace, Ron Watson http://k9disc.blip.tv http://k9athlete.com http://discdogradio.com http://pawsitivevybe.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
[videoblogging] [TEST] Tiny Canon SD780IS test of 1280 video
Hi all. I just got a Canon SD780IS, the tiniest Canon Powershots. I've put a very quick photo and test up of the video, it shoots 1280 .mov and is amazing for it's size and a great backup/documentation camera as usual for the SD line. This one is also cool in black. Amazon $227 (on July 12th anyway) Test at: http://plocktau.com/temp/ -- ~ Caleb Clark ~ Wk: http://gradcenter.marlboro.edu/academics/mat/faculty ~ Hm: http://www.plocktau.com ~ The problem with communication is the assumption it has been accomplished. - G. B. Shaw. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
[videoblogging] Canon SX1???
Anyone used one of these Canon SX1?s they have the EOS CMOS sensor, 1080 video, stereo mics, 20x zoom. No mic port though like the 5D SLR, but If I was in the field I might want one of these and solar powered AA battery charger and I'm good to go for months for stills and video??? http://www.steves-digicams.com/2009_reviews/canon_sx1_conclusion.html Also, their predecessor, the SX10IS with only 640 video is price dropping like a stone to about $350: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001G5ZTZO/ref=s9_simz_gw_s0_p114_i2?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DERpf_rd_s=center-2pf_rd_r=0CNZKEXGAXKHN9JH4VZPpf_rd_t=101pf_rd_p=470938631pf_rd_i=507846 -- ~ Caleb Clark ~ Wk: http://gradcenter.marlboro.edu/academics/mat/faculty ~ Hm: http://www.plocktau.com ~ The problem with communication is the assumption it has been accomplished. - G. B. Shaw. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
[videoblogging] Re: new Wordpress Video plugin
I like the farm report. Short clips, not much editing time with logos and such. Cultural documentation. I remember in the dot com boom content is king was often heard, followed by but RAM is god...by the geeks.. -- ~ Caleb J. Clark ~ Portfolio: www.plocktau.com ~ The problem with communication is the assumption it has been accomplished. - G. B. Shaw. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
[videoblogging] Re:All the things we never see
Thanks Jay. One of the hardest but most fulfilling vlogs I've done was on a homeless person. ~ ~ Caleb J. Clark ~ Portfolio: http://www.plocktau.com ~ The problem with communication is the assumption it has been accomplished. - G. B. Shaw. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
[videoblogging] Re: more sightings of the Canon Mark 5D in the wild
thx for the video: http://vimeo.com/2490809 I downloaded the full HD source .mov of it and it's amazing. I've always marveled at Canon still camera's video quality, specifically the tiny SD PowerShots, and dreamed of a mic port. ~ ~ Caleb J. Clark ~ Portfolio: http://www.calebjohnclark.com ~ The problem with communication is the assumption it has been accomplished. - G. B. Shaw. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
[videoblogging] Re: Does the Blog format work for Vlogging anymore?
Great thread. I feel torn. I feel like only using Blip and YouTube and getting rid of a site altogether sometimes. I'm only part time vlogging, but I have the same struggles. The big question for me seems to be what does the new 'TV' look like? for a while now I've got the feeling that embedded video players that move around from site to site with my content on them are really like floating TVs... I have a sense that two big things are happening. 1. Online video is going to be on bigger and bigger TVs. 2. Comments, some text and links, photos, etc. are also expected if your vlogs are 'stories' as in, it's all rich media now, or convergence media. Eventually people will expect all videos to have a comment section, maybe a little text with links to things mentioned, background photos, HD and tiny screen formats. CNN used to be a TV station, New York Times used to be print. Now on the Web, they are text, audio, video and photos - all in a new format with different rules then the campus radio, tv, newspaper, photojournalism, departments. So maybe for the small time, small crew, or one-person shows, it's a question of specializing to fit into a bigger convergence site eventually to make money? i.e. sell your episodes to a bigger outlet. Or focus on a niche, like episodes shot really tight only for mobile screens, then eventually get pulled into a convergence site?? Anyway, I'm more in academia now, where we're watching work, and lingo, like this: Convergence Journalism. See student-run: http://www.amherstwire.com/ The new full time jobs at universites I'm seeing who's sole job it is to re-edit, with branding, videos from around campus's different departments (journalism, film, comm) for the Web site's marketing and recruitment of prospective students, and make a Web page: I like this page's layout with the three areas and inclusive player with all the shows and big thumbs. http://www.hampshire.edu/news/multimedia.htm Also, a few universities I work with are hiring more web 2.0 social technologists to produce videos for their Web site from campus media, do professor profiles, student interviews, and to manage Facebook, Youtube Channels, Linked-in accounts, Twitter, etc. for all the different departments such as alumni, Web, development, sports, admissions, etc, who all need this kind of help, believe it or not!!! They try and use work-study students who know how to it, but they are not full time professionals. We are also setting up blogs for departments who are just getting to that point!
[videoblogging] What's in your kit?
I finally had time to use a neck mounted picture-in-picture rig I made to go over what is currently in my kit. I'm sorely lacking a shotgun, wide angle lens, and good audio only recorder. http://www.youtube.com/user/techtrekshow
[videoblogging] NYT blog bit: Internet Video in Korea Eclipses the DVD
November 14, 2008, 2:36 pm Internet Video in Korea Eclipses the DVD By Saul Hansell http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/11/14/for-warner-internet-video-in-korea-eclipses-dvd/?hp
[videoblogging] Re: Lulu.com makes it to Amazon. P.A. Handbook
BTW, if anyone on the list wants a free copy of the full PDF to review, or pass on to film/video teachers, just email me. [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.noendpress.com/caleb/edtech/ ~ ~ Caleb J. Clark ~ Portfolio: http://www.plocktau.com ~ The problem with communication is the assumption it has been accomplished. - G. B. Shaw. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
[videoblogging] Lulu.com makes it to Amazon. P.A. Handbook
Merry NY Band. Well it's true for my book about how to be a good Production Assistant at least. If you self-publish a book on Lulu.com (on demand printer) with their free ISBN choice that uses them as the Publisher, but also retains copyright and cancellation with you, it does make it to Amazon in two months or so. (They also have an option I think for $100 where you are the publisher and can do multiple books.) http://www.amazon.com/Production-Assistants-Pocket-Handbook/dp/143575624X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8qid=1226413634sr=8-1 They price it for one penny less then the price I set on Lulu, and I get less of a cut on LuLu. Cleaver. Write a review if you're read it! It's selling about 2 a day online, mostly PDF downloads which are about the same profit as the printed copy: http://www.noendpress.com/caleb/edtech/index.php Caleb (coffee bought from book sales tastes better) Clark
[videoblogging] BBC nature web cam catches big cat kill
Great footage, cool project http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/7651951.stm The BBC's Natural History Unit cameras are in Kenya's Masai Mara Reserve for a week of live programmes - and already they have seen some astonishing sights. On Friday, one of the cameras set up to stream live pictures to the expedition's website 24 hours a day captured the moment a lion took down its prey. Big Cat Live (BBC) For daily updates/webcams It was a remarkable sequence, and quite possibly the first time such an event had been seen on a live webcam. It augurs well for the Big Cat Live series which returns to UK TV screens on Sunday. No that there haven't been some predictable technical hiccups in getting the camera network up and running.snip
[videoblogging] Re: Best Low-Light HD camcorder
Ok, it's not HD or close, but the best low light (but also low quality) camera I ever used was an old Sony MiniDV with super night shot which used infrared I think. The video's colors were totally tweaked, but you could get content and see details in almost no light, it was amazing. I'm having no problem editing AVCHD footage shot NOT on HD in Final Cut Express on a three year old Macbook pro. But The HD footage is bulky and takes a lot of extra render time and I agree, is obviously inferior in resolution to tape or P2 type expensive equipment. ~ ~ Caleb J. Clark ~ Portfolio: http://www.plocktau.com ~ The problem with communication is the assumption it has been accomplished. - G. B. Shaw. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
[videoblogging] Re: Sanyo Xacti HD1010 / Canon HF100 4MP MPEG4 High Definition 1080i/1080p Camcorder with 10x
That FS100 looks sweet for the price, but no mic port, which is a killer for me. I've got the HF100 (my review here: http://techtrek.blip.tv/#972293) and so far I'm happy, the only issues are that sometimes the white balance seems to shift between takes, but I'm not sure. And you're right, I don't shoot on HD mostly, but XP+ so it's easier to edit in Final Cut Express. You simply Log and Capture, which is about the same time as bringing in AVIs from an Xacti (I think) then in the time line, you don't have to render at all. If it's HD, there's a long render process if I remember right. My sense is that for video blogging Card Only cameras, with mic ports, the shoot out is still Canon HF vs. Xacti 1000s I've used both, and it's pretty close for me, with Canon slightly in the lead due to form factor (I don't like the pistol feel in terms of the subjects and look) and User Interface. --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Rob Schendel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm reconsidering my decision to purchase the Canon HF 100. Primarily because it is more economical, I'm now thinking seriously about the Canon FS 100. Seems like it is basically the same camera, but without the HD. For video blogging, You Tube, and an occasional CNN IReport, I reaally don't see the need for the more expensive unit. By the time that I do need to have the HD and Cinema Mode and any of the other features that distinguish the HF from the FS, they'll surely have another model, that will be cheaper, and have more and better features. Another thought is that for the price of the higher unit, I can buy two of the other ones, which would be great for two camera setups of interviews. Can anyone help me out by providing their thoughts on this? Thanks all! Rob www.twitter.com/robschendel On Tue, Sep 23, 2008 at 6:15 AM, Jocelyn Ford [EMAIL PROTECTED]wrote: Hi Rob, I didn't get the shoe. I plugged the Audio Technica AT835b directly into the mini jack built into the camera. I have also tried recording with an RE50 and had no problem. I'm glad you enjoyed the video. I'm having fun, but I'm definitely on a steep learning curve! I have a lot more hurdles to overcome Today a news website guy told me I absolutely will have to go iMac/Final cut pro if I want to get into news video. Anyone want to share their 2 cents on this? I find Mac's heavier than my x61 thinkpad, and harder to lug around with all my other video/audio gear when I get off the beaten track. Somehow, I got the idea that arguing Mac's are too much of a load for someone who's not even 5' tall, and often finds herself traveling in cramped busses, wasn't going to get me very far. Jocelyn - Original Message - From: Rob Schendel To: videoblogging@yahoogroups.com videoblogging%40yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, September 23, 2008 6:27 AM Subject: Re: [videoblogging] Re: Sanyo Xacti HD1010 / Canon HF100 4MP MPEG4 High Definition 1080i/1080p Camcorder with 10x Hi Jocelyn! Thanks for sharing your experience with the HF100. Which Audio Technica shotgun do you use, and is it able to use the mini shoe that Canon placed on this unit? Your video looks great, but more importantly, it is a really interesting, well done documentary. I can only wish that I will be able to create content as good as you did with one. It is exceptional! Rob www.twitter.com/robschendel On Mon, Sep 22, 2008 at 8:39 AM, Jocelyn Ford [EMAIL PROTECTED]jocelynford%40hotmail.com wrote: Hi Rob-- I've only had the HF100 for a few months, and I'm new to video (I'm a radio journalist by training,) so I'm afraid I won't be able to provide you with a useful evaluation. The mini jack for the external mike works with my audio technica shotgun and other mikes. I am pleased with the camera. Here's a link to a piece I did with the Canon http://vimeo.com/1770480 Tibetan Migrant Worker at the Olympics. The 16:9 sound in this video was recorded with the HF100's internal mike. (The atrocious sound accompanying the 4:3 video was done with an old xacti.) The stabilization issues are because, at the time I filmed this I didn't yet have a tripod:) The salesman at BH convinced me this was the best value for money in its class. Jocelyn Beijing - Original Message - From: Rob Schendel To: videoblogging@yahoogroups.com videoblogging%40yahoogroups.comvideoblogging% 40yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, September 22, 2008 6:48 PM Subject: Re: [videoblogging] Re: Sanyo Xacti HD1010 / Canon HF100 4MP MPEG4 High Definition 1080i/1080p Camcorder with 10x I am pleased to know that there is someone here who has experience with the Canon Vixia HF100, as it is in my shopping cart, and I am one click away from buying it. Although you may be having difficulty with importing to Adobe Premiere, that wouldn't be an
[videoblogging] Re: Sanyo Xacti HD1010 / Canon HF100 4MP MPEG4 High Definition 1080i/1080p Camcorder with 10x
my bad, this Cnet article said no headphone jack not Mic...that's fantastic, it looks like a great camera. --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Rob Schendel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks Caleb! From the product description (at Amazon.com): *Microphone terminal* The FS100 features a microphone terminal for attaching an external microphone. Would Canon have updated the camera without changing the model number? The reason I ask is if yours doesn't have it, why is it shown in the description. Furthermore, one of the tech journal's reviews mentioned that it didn't have Image stabilization, yet the same product description says: *Image stabilizer* Shoot rock-steady video -- even when you're at maximum telephoto without a tripod. It is even effective while panning or zooming. Like you, the first thing on my list is the mic terminal. Real close to that is the Image stabilizer. Makes me think that I shouldn't shop on a site like eBay for this, because I might be getting one of the older ones. Best to get a brand new one that promises to have these two features. Any thoughts? Does anyonje know if the FS100 has been changed to incorporate these features since originally released? Rob www.twitter.com/robschendel On Fri, Sep 26, 2008 at 8:39 AM, Caleb J. Clark [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That FS100 looks sweet for the price, but no mic port, which is a killer for me. I've got the HF100 (my review here: http://techtrek.blip.tv/#972293) and so far I'm happy, the only issues are that sometimes the white balance seems to shift between takes, but I'm not sure. And you're right, I don't shoot on HD mostly, but XP+ so it's easier to edit in Final Cut Express. You simply Log and Capture, which is about the same time as bringing in AVIs from an Xacti (I think) then in the time line, you don't have to render at all. If it's HD, there's a long render process if I remember right. My sense is that for video blogging Card Only cameras, with mic ports, the shoot out is still Canon HF vs. Xacti 1000s I've used both, and it's pretty close for me, with Canon slightly in the lead due to form factor (I don't like the pistol feel in terms of the subjects and look) and User Interface. --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com videoblogging%40yahoogroups.com, Rob Schendel Flash1Podcasting@ wrote: I'm reconsidering my decision to purchase the Canon HF 100. Primarily because it is more economical, I'm now thinking seriously about the Canon FS 100. Seems like it is basically the same camera, but without the HD. For video blogging, You Tube, and an occasional CNN IReport, I reaally don't see the need for the more expensive unit. By the time that I do need to have the HD and Cinema Mode and any of the other features that distinguish the HF from the FS, they'll surely have another model, that will be cheaper, and have more and better features. Another thought is that for the price of the higher unit, I can buy two of the other ones, which would be great for two camera setups of interviews. Can anyone help me out by providing their thoughts on this? Thanks all! Rob www.twitter.com/robschendel On Tue, Sep 23, 2008 at 6:15 AM, Jocelyn Ford jocelynford@wrote: Hi Rob, I didn't get the shoe. I plugged the Audio Technica AT835b directly into the mini jack built into the camera. I have also tried recording with an RE50 and had no problem. I'm glad you enjoyed the video. I'm having fun, but I'm definitely on a steep learning curve! I have a lot more hurdles to overcome Today a news website guy told me I absolutely will have to go iMac/Final cut pro if I want to get into news video. Anyone want to share their 2 cents on this? I find Mac's heavier than my x61 thinkpad, and harder to lug around with all my other video/audio gear when I get off the beaten track. Somehow, I got the idea that arguing Mac's are too much of a load for someone who's not even 5' tall, and often finds herself traveling in cramped busses, wasn't going to get me very far. Jocelyn - Original Message - From: Rob Schendel To: videoblogging@yahoogroups.com videoblogging%40yahoogroups.comvideoblogging% 40yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, September 23, 2008 6:27 AM Subject: Re: [videoblogging] Re: Sanyo Xacti HD1010 / Canon HF100 4MP MPEG4 High Definition 1080i/1080p Camcorder with 10x Hi Jocelyn! Thanks for sharing your experience with the HF100. Which Audio Technica shotgun do you use, and is it able to use the mini shoe that Canon placed on this unit? Your video looks great, but more importantly, it is a really interesting, well done documentary. I can only wish that I will be able to create content as good as you did with one. It is exceptional
[videoblogging] Re: Sanyo Xacti HD1010 / Canon HF100 4MP MPEG4 High Definition 1080i/1080p Camcorder with 10x
good point. my HF100 has stereo level monitors you can get to appear on the display, so maybe the FS100 does too. --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Richard Amirault [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: - Original Message - From: Caleb J. Clark my bad, this Cnet article said no headphone jack not Mic...that's fantastic, it looks like a great camera. A mic jack without a headphone jack is an accident waiting to happen. Yes, a headphone jack is better than no headphone jack .. but unless you can hear what you are recording, or at the very minimum see a VU meter response of the audio, you really can't tell how the recording the turn out untill after the event is over. Richard Amirault Boston, MA, USA http://n1jdu.org http://bostonfandom.org http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7hf9u2ZdlQ
[videoblogging] How-to download YouTube, etc, videos with Safari
Just making sure everyone saw this, very easy: http://www.macosxhints.com/article.php?story=20070420014456930
[videoblogging] Production Assistant's Pocket Handbook Done and cheaper
Thanks for your feedback on the PA Handbook page. The page, and handbook rewrite, is really done! http://noendpress.com/caleb/edtech/index.php Due to feedback from users, customers, and film teachers, and my own instinct after holding the print version in my hand, I've made the price much lower, but also taken the free version away. Does anyone know any other film professors? I'd be glad to send them a review copy, or just give them the link. A professor at Florida State has made it required reading, which is exciting. Thanks for all your help again. Now I think I can let it go and move on to actual paying work (Interim communications director at of www.keene.edu and they want more video to counteract the party videos on YouTube with the Keene College tag...)
[videoblogging] Re: Do you trust what you see?
I agree with the comments on considering the source and hopefully their reputation is deserved. Basically the video, or media, itself is not to be trusted, its the source that makes the video to be believed. Here's an example of an easily faked set of pictures that I trusted due to the source. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/4288772.stm ~ ~ Caleb J. Clark ~ Portfolio: http://www.plocktau.com ~ The problem with communication is the assumption it has been accomplished. - G. B. Shaw. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
[videoblogging] Re: Assistive Hiking Experiment
Your uncle liked what? Richard Amirault My uncle, who's in a wheelchair, liked the video in general. Specifically the sound of footsteps and breathing as one hikes through the woods, which is something he doesn't experience. And the sound of the last shot on top of the mountain. He said he hasn't heard the sound one hears when they are at the top of a mountain since his accident decades ago. I never thought much about it, but the soundscape on a mountain top is very different from most of our normal lives. There's not much sound bouncing around off nearby objects, and the wind can be heard often as a far off suggestion of wind and then gusts close by. ~ ~ Caleb J. Clark ~ Portfolio: http://www.plocktau.com ~ The problem with communication is the assumption it has been accomplished. - G. B. Shaw. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
[videoblogging] Re: Assistive Hiking Experiment
Posted by: Lisa Harper [EMAIL PROTECTED] lisah2u Tue Aug 5, 2008 7:54 am (PDT) I loved the audio track. How did you capture such great sound? Got lucky. The song birds were ridiculous that day. I used only the on board stereo mic on a Canon HF100. I held it on a monopod with two fingers to try and get some steady-cam counter balance action going. ~ ~ Caleb J. Clark ~ Portfolio: http://www.plocktau.com ~ The problem with communication is the assumption it has been accomplished. - G. B. Shaw. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
[videoblogging] Assistive Hiking Experiment
Brought a camera/monopod along for a hike recently. My uncle is in a wheelchair and I guess I was thinking of him not being able to hike, or those in the city. HiRes 800bps/30fps Flash: http://www.techtrek.tv HiRes h.264 2000bps/30fps. http://blip.tv/file/1133050?filename=Techtrek-E17NorthPackMonadnockMountainExperimentInVirtualHiking595.mov My uncle liked it, he said the sound at the top of the mountain was the best. It's much different then the sounds he's heard for most of his life. There's a sense of height and far off wind that he said he could feel even after all the added noise and such from the mics/compression/output, etc.
[videoblogging] Re: lapel mic advice needed
On the other end of the money scale, good old Radio Shack has done OK in pinch with these $20 ones. http://www.radioshack.com/sm-hands-free-tie-clip-omnidirectional-electret--pi-2102927.html Although I'm curious if these are better, they have the all important 20' cable http://www.amazon.com/AUDIO-TECHNICA-ATR-35S-Audio-Technica-Microphone/dp/B6I51V/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8s=electronicsqid=1216847746sr=8-2 ~ ~ Caleb J. Clark ~ Portfolio: http://www.plocktau.com ~ The problem with communication is the assumption it has been accomplished. - G. B. Shaw. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
[videoblogging] Making money Real Estate Videos and Jobs
Made a few bucks doing an experimental real estate video recently with a friend who's an agent. We came up with a 3-minute format, that ends with NOT being able to get inside the house, so you've got to call him. His company (Coldwell Banker) liked it. I'm thinking if I have to make a few bucks I can pitch this at $400 a video or higher, and perhaps higher even if I agree to get paid only when a property sells. This first took almost two work days. Lapel mic, sun roof, one revision with agent. It would get quicker. http://plocktau.com/temp/SteveLipkin_16CliffordSt/ I'm still looking for work in the Burlington, and now Brattleboro, VT areas, including Amherst/N. Hampton areas if anyone knows any university staff or teaching jobs around video blogging, let me know! Here's one at Smith College: http://burlington.craigslist.org/web/718322598.html
[videoblogging] JOBS: Brattleboro/Amherst area vloggers?
I'm widening my search for work from Burlington VT to include Brattleboro VT (southern) and Amherst/North Hampton Mass. areas with all the univesities, as my girlfriend can also get work there and we have friends there. Anyone have any ideas in that area for vlogging/ DIY type work/teaching? I've applied to Treehugger's calls for blogging writers, http://www.treehugger.com/files/2007/03/writer_hunt_2nd.php but they seem ongoing. Anyone every work with them? I keep having this instinct that there's a lot of content in the area of Yankee Ingenuity and Green DIY in this area of the world. For example, this off the grid guy lives off the grid in VT and has some great content: http://www.thedailygreen.com/archives/green-homes/blogs/diy-hacks/by_author/5409/15;1 ~ ~ Caleb J. Clark ~ Portfolio: http://www.plocktau.com ~ The problem with communication is the assumption it has been accomplished. - G. B. Shaw. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
[videoblogging] Re: HD Camera Advice
I don't have one, but post if you try a good one. --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, noel hidalgo [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: ...snip caleb, can you describe the wireless mic you have? rockit noneck On 27 Jun 2008, at 16:31, Caleb J. Clark wrote: Funny picture of an HF10 shotgun/wind screen. http://www.lunchatmykeyboard.com/2008/04/how-big-is-hf10.html --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, brogan_kerry brogan_kerry@ wrote: Hey all- I'm looking to buy an HD camera and want to make sure I get the right one. Anyone have any experience or advice to offer? Price Range: up to $3,000 Editing: Final Cut Pro Will be used for: Videoblogging, Run and Gun Documentary, some promotional video work. Thanks for any help. Kerry
[videoblogging] Re: HD Camera Advice
HVR-V1 does look good. Check the Canon HV20 HDV, good review here: http://www.videomaker.com/article/13252/ I'm still into the Canon AVCHD hf100 I got for $650, VideoMaker review here; http://www.videomaker.com/article/13694/ definatley great for vlogging, etc. With this mic, and a wireless setup for a laviler, Pelican case, extra batteries, monopod, and a couple of 16GB cards, you're talking close to $1500 See my review here: http://www.techtrek.tv I only hear great things from the PD170 I know it's not HD, but the Panasonic 100b is just amazing: http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-AG-DVX100B-Proline-Camcorder-Optical/dp/B000BYJFYW/ref=pd_bbs_1?ie=UTF8s=electronicsqid=1214597539sr=8-1 --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Ruud Elmendorp: Video journalist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hey Kerry, Like this this group remains alive. The Sony HVR-V1 looks very good for that. It has the size of a PD170 and is very versatile. Although its low light capabilities are not too good. But they say it has a good gain with little noise. It should cost around 4,000$ or less. Ruud http://www.videoreporter.nl On 6/27/08, brogan_kerry [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hey all- I'm looking to buy an HD camera and want to make sure I get the right one. Anyone have any experience or advice to offer? Price Range: up to $3,000 Editing: Final Cut Pro Will be used for: Videoblogging, Run and Gun Documentary, some promotional video work. Thanks for any help. Kerry -- Sent from Gmail for mobile | mobile.google.com MOBILE ADDRESS Use: [EMAIL PROTECTED] in our future conversations. Ruud Elmendorp Video journalist http://www.videoreporter.nl +254 736 746 312
[videoblogging] Re: HD Camera Advice
Funny picture of an HF10 shotgun/wind screen. http://www.lunchatmykeyboard.com/2008/04/how-big-is-hf10.html --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, brogan_kerry [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hey all- I'm looking to buy an HD camera and want to make sure I get the right one. Anyone have any experience or advice to offer? Price Range: up to $3,000 Editing: Final Cut Pro Will be used for: Videoblogging, Run and Gun Documentary, some promotional video work. Thanks for any help. Kerry
[videoblogging] Re: Recommendations for a small camera (Xacti or other) to shoot in India
Neil. That's great footage and piece, thanks for the model # of the Xacti. I've always been amazed by Canon Powershoot SD (400, 600, 1000) video at 640x480, yet I agree with the importing at .dv settings and render time issues. I've often wondered what the video is like with a Canon S5 with their stereo front mounted mics: (http://www.amazon.com/Canon-PowerShot-S5-Digital-Stabilized/dp/B000Q3043Y/ref=pd_bbs_5?ie=UTF8s=electronicsqid=1213883781sr=8-5) I'm using an AVCHD camera now, and on the 30p/12mbs data rate it converts to the .mov intermediate codec pretty quickly and then does not need rendering in Final Cut Express 4 to start editing, so it's at least as quick as bringing Canon SD1000 AVIs into FCE or iMovie or quicker. --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Neil Katz [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Neil Katz here, a journalist. I have had very good experiences with the Xacti CG65. Small, cheap, shoots well in low light, and is stable on zoom, and files sizes are small. I did an entire video story for the NY Times with that camera and even snuck a shot into a report for CBS News on national TV. http://video.on.nytimes.com/?fr_story=74e0011bd397f3fdad54e60c3b52612d009fa8bf Judge image quality for yourself. And keep in mind the NYT site is playing at about half resolution. I have purchased and returned every camera in the Xacti line except the CG65. The others have better specs, but nothing has a better picture. And it fits in your pocket, which means you will get the shot. Battery life is poor. Buy three batteries and a quick charger. Use an online site to buy non Sanyo batteries. They run $20/each. The only negative is in order to edit you will have to convert the native mp4 files into DV. Sanyo says you can edit with mp4 files and technically you can import them into Final Cut Pro. But it doesn't really work, trust me. That conversion process will take about 1 minute per minute of footage. So if you shoot three hours, expect three hours of conversion when you come home. As an aside, working in India, if you don't have Sony, you can't get it fixed or spare parts, adapters, etc. N --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Rupert rupert@ wrote: I agree. I've been using a Canon Ixus 860 (European name for Powershot, I think) and it shoots beautiful video. I love it. And it's FANTASTIC in low light. Better than Xacti. But not quite so good a grip. I think the Xacti pistol grip is the best way to shoot - better than the traditional camcorder grip. It produces big video files, though, compared to other little cameras I've used - so get yourself an 8GB memory card or two. I found the best deals for memory cards online - shops will rip you off. Rupert http://twittervlog.tv On 12-Jun-08, at 12:48 PM, Jay dedman wrote: I'm heading to India for my honeymoon and the entire summer and plan to vlog and do some interviews from there. I *do not* plan to bring my macbook. I just want to bring a firewire or usb cable and upload at cafes. It needs to be small, light and easy to travel with and have decent sound. the canon powershot is actually a great choice. it has good sound, its small. It also records in AVI so a PC in an internet cafe will read them. Just use Windows Movie Maker that comes with XP. should be on most public computers. Jay -- http://jaydedman.com 917 371 6790 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
[videoblogging] Re: 1920x1080 conversion for web video???
Big help, thanks. The video's aspect ratio is intact and it looks better (http://www.lakeplacidfilmforum.com/) ~ ~ Caleb J. Clark ~ Portfolio: http://www.plocktau.com ~ The problem with communication is the assumption it has been accomplished. - G. B. Shaw. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
[videoblogging] 1920x1080 conversion for web video???
Does does anyone have online resource for the math, or dimensions that will scale correctly so I can pick any size I want and change it. And is putting letter box into normal res smarter? etc. I've been feeling like such an idiot working with getting my new Canon 1920x1080 footage to the web (YouTube, Blip) without messing up the aspect ratio. Using FCE 4, the drop down compression is confusing...There's 16x9 and 4x3 settings for 720x480, etc. Then there's the preserve aspect ratio options, and more often then not my video ends up squeezed. I just came up this post here, and I'm trying it. http://www.foureyedmonsters.com/distributing-your-videos-on-the-web/ Heath Says: November 11th, 2007 at 9:04 pm Thanks, Arin, you rock. If anyone is using ***HDV 1080i/p footage, your frame size in QuickTime Pro/Conversion can be 600 x 338.*** This was given to me by Jon Fordham, who shot parts of Four Eyed Monsters and my feature film 9:04 AM. It's been GREAT!
[videoblogging] Re: Review Video up: Canon HF100
Good point Steve. I agree it is a downside. I'm hoping if AVCHD is widely adopted, then importing and conversion will be able to be done by OSes, more apps, etc. It looks like a bunch of unix files with strange extensions on the card and folder labled stream and playlist --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Steve Garfield [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That footage looks great but I'm not sold on the conversion you need to do to start editing in FCP. I'd like to be able to drag and drop the footage on my Mac and start editing... What else is out there that can do that with similar features? I might be persuaded to consider the canon if there was a way I could do a trial first. Thanks, --Steve --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Caleb J. Clark calebjc@ wrote: Took the HF100 out for a spin in rural New Hampshire. Saw beavers, turkeys and a male Wood Duck. http://www.techtrek.tv Higher res Quicktime Version: http://blip.tv/file/965832?filename=Techtrek- E16ReviewCanonHF100VideoCamera761.mov Working on a higher res flash version...
[videoblogging] Review Video up: Canon HF100
Took the HF100 out for a spin in rural New Hampshire. Saw beavers, turkeys and a male Wood Duck. http://www.techtrek.tv Higher res Quicktime Version: http://blip.tv/file/965832?filename=Techtrek-E16ReviewCanonHF100VideoCamera761.mov Working on a higher res flash version...
[videoblogging] Got a Canon HF100
Just unpacked and shot an hour of test video with a Canon HF100 camera. http://www.amazon.com/Canon-HF100-Definition-Camcorder-Stabilized/dp/B00114162K/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8s=electronicsqid=1212027502sr=8-1 Just dropped another $50, to $650.00. I'm very happy so far. I think this is a stellar vlogging/documentary camera. Jacket pocket sized, but takes mics, headphones, and has manual everything, 24p, 30p, 60i and different sized batteries. The video assist light will actually show a face in darkness for those interviews that just will not wait for light. The onboard mic is pretty damn good, being front mounted below the lens. And there's mic levels on screen if you want for external or internal. $70 got me a 16GB card and reader. Very fast download to Mac. Waiting for a copy of FC Express to come so I can edit. The HF10 is black and has on board 16GB card, but people like the HF100 for much less money, and same basic camera. I'll post a demo tape I did, complete with beaver, turkey, and duck sightings in the wild's of New Hampshire on a pond. I'm using a monopod and it's very helpful since the cam is so small. Played off the card to an HD TV using component cables, it looks like a DVD. And the 12x zoom is really nice for nature stuff. The still photos are pretty good, say like a Canon SD 5MP. If I had to complain, I'd say the AWB is a little off sometimes and I'd rather have more video assist LEDs then a flash for stills.
[videoblogging] Canon HF10/HF100???
Was at BH looking around and tried the new canon HF10 and HF100, they seemed awesome vlogging cameras, even have a little assist light, mic jack and levels, different sized batteries, etc. Anyone have one? The price is dropping on the HF100, which seems the way to go... http://www.amazon.com/Canon-HF100-Definition-Camcorder-Stabilized/dp/B00114162K/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8s=electronicsqid=1211354559sr=8-1 ~ ~ Caleb J. Clark ~ Portfolio: http://www.plocktau.com ~ The problem with communication is the assumption it has been accomplished. - G. B. Shaw. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
[videoblogging] $14 DIY steady cam
http://www.cs.cmu.edu/~johnny/steadycam/ ~ ~ Caleb J. Clark ~ Portfolio: http://www.plocktau.com ~ The problem with communication is the assumption it has been accomplished. - G. B. Shaw. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
[videoblogging] Re: Microphone Recommendations
This mic is a classic indestructible hand held, no battery, can get good interviews in very noisy places. Sure57: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/68459-REG/Shure_SM57LC_SM57_LC_Cardioid_Dynamic.html I used them here and it was teaming with noise and tons of people: http://videoblast.itp.tsoa.nyu.edu/vlogs/show/ The smallest and cheapest is a radio shack wired lapel I think: http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2102927cp=sr=1origkw=microphonekw=microphoneparentPage=search --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, mdanzico [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Jan- I apologize for the delayed response. It will be handheld mic. I'd love to find a cheap one that attaches to the top of my camera. I'm creating a traveling video blog across the country. So, the mic will have to be durable - thrown around and into a backpack every day for 80 days. Thanks! Matt www.aroundamericaproject.com --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Jan McLaughlin jannie.jan@ wrote: What do you want to do with the mic? Hand held, man-on-the-street stuff or a lavaliere kind of thing? Jan On 7/18/07, amani_c amani_c@ wrote: I use a cheap audio-technica ATR-20 for my Canaon Elura 100 camcorder. It's 20 bucks at Best Buy. It works, but you have to very careful how you handle it because it picks up hand noise. It's not very small so I don't know how well it would work for you. --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, mdanzico mdanzico@ wrote: Hi all, Hope everyone is well. I'm looking to find a compact microphone for my videoblog. I'm using a Canon Optura 40 for filming - http://www.camcorderinfo.com/content/Canon-Optura-40-Camcorder- Review.htm. I need a small, reasonably priced, versitile mic that can withstand my trip around the US. Something that can just be thrown into my backpack. Any recommendations? By the way, if you have some time and are curious to see my project go to www.aroundamericaproject.com or on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rN-E5rzoIMc. Spread the word. :) Best, Matt www.aroundamericaproject.com 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]
[videoblogging] Recommended Settings For Upload???
Wise list. I'm working up some guidelines for blip.tv's recommended settings for making an original upload version, mostly with QT. I'm heavily copying JetSet's and Apple TV. I'd love to have your thoughts or settings for services such as blip.tv that do not alter your original upload and work with the beginnings of hi res living room tech like Apple TV. My draft Format = QuickTime Extension = .mov CODEC = h.264 baby! Size = 640 pixels wide. Height depends on your favored aspect ratio. 16:9 = 640x360. 4:3=640x480. Deinterlace no matter what? sometimes makes it worse Audio = AAC audio, 48kHz. Render settings = Best. Target bit rate = 128+. Mono or stereo depending on mic used to record. Key frame interval = 5. Or up to 24, or auto. Lower is better. Frame rate: Current Frame Controls: Off (or on to deinterlace using progressive?) Multi-pass: On Frame reorder: On Data rate: 2.000 (Mbps). Higher better. Fast Start: On Other Formats Don't forget a original resolution master for every episode. Windows Media Player (.wmv) version if you can to give people choices on a PC. a href=http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/moviemaker/create/saveforweb.mspx; Movie Maker Export Settings/a. iPod version: .m4v version for iPods using QuickTime's iPod settings. If you have a blip.tv Pro account we'll do this for you. TIA Caleb. Blip.tv's Learning Center (coming soon). [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[videoblogging] Re: xacti E1 review posted!
Wonderful review. Thanks. I've been waiting for something like this with a mic port. But this seems not to have one. I'd even go for just durable, but with a mic port. But no base station. Need built in USB and little battery chargers. I wished the Canon TX1 had a mic port... --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, ryanne hodson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: just so this isn't totally lost in the other thread: check out my review of the Waterproof Xacti E1 http://www.freevlog.org/index.php/2007/07/10/testing-testing-sanyo-xacti-waterproof-e1-review/ i've been playing with it a lot in the last few weeks i really love it. i think this is the best quality xacti yet even over the HD model. has great sound WAY better than the HD model, which as many people mentioned is really loud and distorted in some situations. and the low light shooting is much improved! i also posted a sample raw file there for y'all to play with. enjoy! -ry -- http://tinyurl.com/yq63qk Pixelodeon-Kicked Butt! -- Author of Secrets of Videoblogging http://tinyurl.com/me4vs Me http://RyanEdit.com, http://RyanIsHungry.com Educate http://FreeVlog.org, http://Node101.org Community Capitalism http://HaveMoneyWillVlog.com iChat/AIM VideoRodeo [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
[videoblogging] History?
Merry Vloggers. Caleb here, mostly a lurker. I'm building a learning center over at blip.tv this summer and a student at NYU's ITP program (BTW: I'll post a draft of the center here before we go live for your feedback). Anyway I was doing a little research on the history of video blogging and ran into an interesting historical occurrence. While video blogging seems to have started in 2000, and of course with with Steve in 2004. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Video_blog Eric, the content editor here at blip.tv, showed me 40 episodes of the JENNIShow he salvaged. This is NOT the famous JenniCam (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/JenniCam), but the same woman doing a show every 14 days and posting the videos. A video blog? no RSS? It was a Show. same theme, name, etc. Maybe it's just one of the first web shows??? The video won't play unless you download the source: http://blip.tv/file/get/11178564089.40492372102202.rm The blip.tv page is here: http://astraldisaster.blip.tv/file/88/ The way back machine pegs the show at 1997: http://web.archive.org/web/19971224180244/http://thesync.com/ I watched/listened to it. Mostly an apt. tour. didn't hear a date mentioned, but her computer is shown, as is a cabbage patch doll. It is a show for sure, and she asks for emails for show ideas, building community and all and ends with i'll see you in two weeks.
[videoblogging] Re: History?
--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Charles Iliya Krempeaux [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello Caleb, Here's my take on the history of this... http://maketelevision.com/log/what_is_a_vlog_what_is_a_vodcast Nice, thx. I agree. It really all is Television in the end. We've added RSS, the 3-5 minute format, and online community. We've broken down the barriers to broadcast too. But when the public sees video on a screen that is not coming off media in their house (DVD, VHS, etc.) they just say TV and will continue to I think. I can't count the times I've resorted to telling no-techie friends, It's a TV show on the Web. -- Charles Iliya Krempeaux, B.Sc. http://ChangeLog.ca/ All the Vlogging News on One Page http://vlograzor.com/ On 6/28/07, Caleb J. Clark [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Merry Vloggers. Caleb here, mostly a lurker. I'm building a learning center over at blip.tv this summer and a student at NYU's ITP program (BTW: I'll post a draft of the center here before we go live for your feedback). Anyway I was doing a little research on the history of video blogging and ran into an interesting historical occurrence. While video blogging seems to have started in 2000, and of course with with Steve in 2004. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Video_blog Eric, the content editor here at blip.tv, showed me 40 episodes of the JENNIShow he salvaged. This is NOT the famous JenniCam (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/JenniCam), but the same woman doing a show every 14 days and posting the videos. A video blog? no RSS? It was a Show. same theme, name, etc. Maybe it's just one of the first web shows??? The video won't play unless you download the source: http://blip.tv/file/get/11178564089.40492372102202.rm The blip.tv page is here: http://astraldisaster.blip.tv/file/88/ The way back machine pegs the show at 1997: http://web.archive.org/web/19971224180244/http://thesync.com/ I watched/listened to it. Mostly an apt. tour. didn't hear a date mentioned, but her computer is shown, as is a cabbage patch doll. It is a show for sure, and she asks for emails for show ideas, building community and all and ends with i'll see you in two weeks.
[videoblogging] Training resources?
I'm looking around for sites that have good basic training, lessons learned, how-to sections for video, audio, blogging, etc. Here's what I've got so far? I'm sure I'm missing a lot though: Freevlog of course: Current TV Training: http://www.current.tv/make/training?section= (especially their storytelling with Ira Glass interview) http://www.current.tv/make/training?section=storytellingsub1=interviewssub2=glass CNN iReport: http://www.cnn.com/exchange/ireports/toolkit/index.html Wikipedia Rule of thirds with good photo animation: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rule_of_thirds Kodak tips which work for video to I think: http://www.kodak.com/eknec/PageQuerier.jhtml?pq-path=39pq-locale=en_US Sony's courses: http://my101.learningcenter.sony.us/courses/overview.jsp?courseId=15308courseSessionId=6362webPageId=1000100 IN-PERSON NETWORKING IMC workshop: http://nyc.indymedia.org/en/2007/05/85987.shtml Vloggercon: http://vloggercon.blogspot.com/ Pixelodean: http://pixelodeonfest.com/ Thanks. Caleb Clark www.techtrek.tv www.plocktau.com
[videoblogging] Canon TX1 review in Japan
lots of sample videos http://www.watch.impress.co.jp/av/docs/20070307/zooma298.htm
[videoblogging] Canon TX1?
Just stumbled onto this..couldn't find a mic port? http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller? act=ModelDetailActfcategoryid=144modelid=14903 __ ~ Caleb John Clark. Interactive Telecommunications Program. Tisch School of the Arts. New York University. ~ Portfolio: http://www.plocktau.com | Videos: http://lrntv.blip.tv/ ~ The problem with communication is the assumption it has been accomplished. - G. B. Shaw. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
[videoblogging] Thx and Canon PowerShot Elph series as video cam
Love the list, even if i can't always keep up. And thanks to everyone for the help with FCP settings. I'm researching tiny video cameras because my Canon SD400 is old. But it's so good at video with a low profile and the 640/15fps is surprisingly good. Everything here is from the 400, http://lrntv.blip.tv/ except the Tales of Grim which was minidv as original. But to get the point. The Xacti's looks good, and have a mic input, but I get the feeling it is too early to go there and my Canon will suffice for a bit more. I just want an Elph with a mic jack basically!
[videoblogging] FinalCutPro Settings?
Oh wise videobloggers. I've been shooting stuff on a Canon Elph SD400 at 640/480 at 15fps and it arrives as .avi files. I've tried messing with the settings in FCP to get to that spec, but no luck. It especially doesn't like 15fps in the settings. I can edit it in FCP, but it has to be rendered first (same in iMovie on import) and it think it treats it like 720/29.97fps video from that point on, at least that's what the source window says in Compressor. My wish, my dream, is to simply have Final Cut Pro let me edit my video just as it was shot. 640/15fps. Or 320, etc. It's a dream. Thanks for any help. BTW, love the SD400, very unobtrusive, yet OK video for a still camera. caleb john clark http://lrntv.blip.tv/
[videoblogging] Re: Recommendations for lav mic and lights?
For a guerilla setup that fits in your hand, I love this headlamp. Expensive but worth it. It has a flood lens with three brightness settings. If you white balance to florescence, it's not too blue: http://flashlightreviews.com/reviews/petzl_tikka_xp.htm And an on the cheap wired lav: http://www.radioshack.com/product/ index.jsp? productId=2102927cp=2032057.2032187.2032192pg=1searchSort=TRUEy=11x =15s=A-StorePrice-RSKparentPage=family __ ~ Caleb John Clark. Interactive Telecommunications Program. Tisch School of the Arts. New York University. ~ Portfolio: http://www.plocktau.com | VLog: http://www.lrntv.com | Subscribe: http://lrntv.blip.tv/?skin=rss ~ The problem with communication is the assumption it has been accomplished. - G. B. Shaw. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
