[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.
[videoblogging] Re: which videoblogs do you recommend?
There's the rub, I've been watching a lot of video online when I am researching a topic for a post. That is how I found a whole community of dance blogs and dance vlogs. Using Blip.tv and YouTube to find non-media content when I'm trying to find if possible user generated video on topics. http://danceaday.com is an archive of one of them. The tech problems have been reduced. The new challenges are distribution and awareness of user generated video. Also busting out of the echo chambers of our various online communities. I don't Twitter much but @GenaHaskett Gena, in lurk mode way more than she wants to be. In Alpha on new blog: http://createvideonotebook.blogspot.com --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, spencersoper spencerso...@... wrote: Folks, Which video blogs do you find yourself checking regularly? What is it you like about them? What makes them engaging? Thanks
[videoblogging] Re: question: camcorder
Just viewed your questions, sorry for the delay. I would not edit directly to or from an SD card. What I do is make a DVD copy of the original videos or store them on my external drive. I then make a copy to either convert or edit but that is stored on my hard drive. You do want to make back-up in case you muck up the originals. Hope I answered your question. Gena http://outonthestoop.blogpsot.com --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, WILLIAM MORRIS william3...@... wrote: What a bout editing from a SD card --- On Tue, 7/28/09, Gena compumaven...@... wrote: From: Gena compumaven...@... Subject: [videoblogging] Re: question: camcorder To: videoblogging@yahoogroups.com Date: Tuesday, July 28, 2009, 7:28 AM I approach this question based on what type of video that you want to create and how much effort you want to put into processing and uploading your video. If you are just getting started and new to to videoblogging I would go with the SD Memory Card level of camcorders. You get good optical zoom levels and a decent set of features. These can run between $150 to $400US. I would look at: Canon Vixia Line of Camcorders for example: http://www.camcorde rinfo.com/ content/Canon- HF-S100-Camcorde r-Review- 36389.htm Samsung SC-MX20 Camcorder http://www.camcorde rinfo.com/ content/Samsung- SC-MX20-Camcorde r-Review- 35592.htm If you are looking at an under $200US camcorder then you want to review the budget line of web camcorders http://www.camcorde rinfo.com/ d/Reviews level_b=Camcorde rlevel_c= Budget%20Flash% 20Camcorders. htm I would also take a look at Camcorder review videos by users on YouTube or Blip so that you can get feedback on video quality. Oh, and also check out CNet for their reviews as well. Hope this helps, Gena http://outonthestoo p.blogspot. com --- In videoblogging@ yahoogroups. com, Roshani Kothari roshanikothari@ ... wrote: I went through all the discussion on the list about the best cheap camcorder to get. What was the conclusion in terms of the best sound and video quality? [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
[videoblogging] Re: Scooter Helmet Cam
Welcome back kid, I have the Kodak Zi6 that I'm liking a lot. Not ready to shoot in 60fps yet but yeah, its cool. Gena http://outonthetstoop.blogspot.com --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, David Howell taoofda...@... wrote: I went and got myself a Kodak Zx1 last weekend. Ended up mounting it in my motorcycle helmet for making vlog posts while I ride around Victoria on my new scooter. Paid $170 Canadian for it. Anyone that's wondering about the quality, well, it's pretty decent. Even on YouTube. http://www.youtube.com/davidhowellca I'm pretty impressed this little camera did this well. Oh...and I guess this means I'll be vlogging again ;) David http://disposablemedia.ca http://davidhowell.ca
[videoblogging] Re: question: camcorder
I approach this question based on what type of video that you want to create and how much effort you want to put into processing and uploading your video. If you are just getting started and new to to videoblogging I would go with the SD Memory Card level of camcorders. You get good optical zoom levels and a decent set of features. These can run between $150 to $400US. I would look at: Canon Vixia Line of Camcorders for example: http://www.camcorderinfo.com/content/Canon-HF-S100-Camcorder-Review-36389.htm Samsung SC-MX20 Camcorder http://www.camcorderinfo.com/content/Samsung-SC-MX20-Camcorder-Review-35592.htm If you are looking at an under $200US camcorder then you want to review the budget line of web camcorders http://www.camcorderinfo.com/d/Reviewslevel_b=Camcorderlevel_c=Budget%20Flash%20Camcorders.htm I would also take a look at Camcorder review videos by users on YouTube or Blip so that you can get feedback on video quality. Oh, and also check out CNet for their reviews as well. Hope this helps, Gena http://outonthestoop.blogspot.com --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Roshani Kothari roshanikoth...@... wrote: I went through all the discussion on the list about the best cheap camcorder to get. What was the conclusion in terms of the best sound and video quality? [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
[videoblogging] Re: Which cheapo Mini HD Camcorder would you buy today?
Another for the Kodak Zi6 - got mine on sale at Target. The Mino, Ultra Mino and others were comparatively priced. I had done my research before and was leaning toward either the Creative Vado or Zi6. Couldn't locate the Creative Vado for local evaluation purchase. Checked out review videos on YouTube and CNet. I just didn't care for the video of the Flips. Still I was going back and forth. It came down to touch. I don't care for the toggle on the Zi6 but it wasn't a deal breaker. The Flips were not comfortable in my hand. I like using SD cards and rechargeable AA batteries. For day to day travel it is more than what I need. For longer events I bring my JVC Hard drive camcorder. Love that HD Macro mode. Silly to shoot in HD at the moment but it does look nice. http://outonthestoop.blogspot.com/2009/06/shaking-out-kodak-zi6-pocket-video.html Gena --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Julian Seery Gude jul...@... wrote: I'd love your take on the best cheap Mini HD camcorder. Here are the contenders as far as I can tell (please add on your fave if you prefer it over these) - Flip Ultra HD - Flip Mino HD - Sanyo Xacti VPC-CG10 - Kodak Zi6 I admit I like the pistol grip form factor of the Xacti and prefer both the Kodak/Xacti because you can use your own memory card. BUT, I've watched videos' on Vimeo where the Flips having better video quality and low light performance. What about sound quality? The Flip's seem to do poorly in this area? Thanks Julian
[videoblogging] Wikipedia to Add Video
First saw this on Slashdot: http://news.slashdot.org/story/09/06/19/2211229/Wikipedia-To-Add-Video?from=rss Then I followed the link to a CNet article: http://news.cnet.com/8301-13506_3-10269308-17.html and MIT's technology review: http://www.technologyreview.com/web/22900/page1 If Wikipedia does this with some of the wish list that Michael Verdi was talking about is it possible that Wikipedia can become the new YouTube? Or a new source of video propaganda? Or a new source of documentation by users? Will Ogg Video finally rise from the underground? Questions. I got a million of them. Gena
[videoblogging] Re: Videoblog How-to
I'd say go for it if you have completely read the contest rules and guidelines. That if you win $2,000 you can expect to pay taxes on it and receive a IRS 1099 statement. That is standard on almost all contests people enter and win. So that is not a big deal. You agree to participate in promotions for x amount of time, you agree to allow them to edit your video as they see fit and to allow sharing your video with AOL, Hulu and other services without any additional compensation. Monetarily that is. I'm big on encouraging people reading the terms of service as well. Here is why you should do it: It is a project that has a finite start and stop point. You have to produce a video. You have to teach something. You'll have to solve multiple challenges to make it work. If you can do 3 our of 4 you got the right stuff. Gena http://outonthestoop.blogspot.com -- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Stanfordchic stanfordc...@... wrote: Not sure if this would be of interest, but I saw this contest: http://www.howcast.com/videochallenge and I thought it might be great for a videoblogger to enter. All the entries right now seem to be pretty non-practical, like how to waste time and how to save a village from annihilation. However, since video blogging and citizen journalism seem to be at the forefront of the media right now, this seems like a timely and worthwhile how-to. Looks like first prize is $2k and second prize is a camera kit. Thinking about entering myself, thoughts on if this how-to might be a good idea or the best way to approach it?
[videoblogging] Re: Fwd: captioned episodes
You might want to look at DocSub, http://dotsub.com they do have video tutorials on how to do this: http://dotsub.com/view/29708609-0101-45f3-a5da-9ba05756d979 Gena --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Irina irina...@... wrote: i cant remember if i asked anyone about this already? any easy way to caption episodes for deaf viewers? -- Forwarded message -- Hey guys, I just wanted to request some captioned episodes. I love the podcast and would love to be able to understand what's happening. -- http://geekentertainment.tv [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
[videoblogging] Re: Windows Movie Maker---New Version
When I first started doing web videos I was using WWM2. It was fine if I kept it to straight cuts and titles. If I wanted to cross fade or do anything else that SOB crashed like a frat house after a party. There are probably some of my prior rants about it still in the archives. I tried to get along with that sucker. I really did. But there came a point in frustration where I could stand it no longer. In hindsight, maybe it was too hard to design a movie making program that operated on Pentium or Celeron class machines. Yet Microsoft wasn't about to let one of the selling points of the Mac go unchallenged. The first effort on Windows ME royally sucked. Windows Movie Maker2 did make it easy to create basic videos. But if you had to really edit or get video from different parts of your video, Kaboom, down it went. I'm on Vista with a Dual-Core 32bit system now. I have used Windows Movie Maker for quickies, making titles or really short projects. It hasn't crashed or locked up yet. I have other software that I use as my main editing programs (Corel Video Studio X12 and Serif Movie Plus X3). I do hope they can make this work. But I ain't fooling with it until it is confirmed and certified that the bugs, cooties and ickys have been cleansed from the code. Gena http://outonthestoop.blogspot.com In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Jay dedman jay.ded...@... wrote: I never thought it would happen, but it seems Microsoft is actually updating Movie Maker, the free video editor that comes with their OS. Currently, Movie Maker is one shitty program and woe to anyone who tries editing with it. http://windowslivewire.spaces.live.com/blog/cns/ - You'd like more transitions, more effects, multiple soundtracks, and more video editing features like trim and split. As movie makers ourselves, we're in the same boat as you are. We want those fun shatter transitions and warp effects just as much as you do! We're definitely working on improving this and plan to have a range of rich-editing capabilities in the first official version. - - You'd like something resembling a timeline in the product. In the Movie Maker beta, the storyboard didn't have the ability to represent time like a traditional timeline would. We've heard you say that you'd like to be able to drag and drop clips to get them to start and end where you want, and that you'd like to have music and text that span multiple photos or video clips. We've also heard that you'd like to at a glance see which clips are longer than others, which clips have effects applied, and which clips have transitions. Now, I don't want to give too much away just yet (we still have work to do!), but we're definitely aware of these limitations. We've developed a new approach that we think will help address some of the shortcomings of the beta and will scale well from novice to experienced users without requiring people to switch views in order to get things done. I love that, You'd like something resembling a timeline in the product. I dont mean to rip on Microsoft, but it's a little insane that it;s a big revelation that a video editing program needs a good timeline as a workspace. Anyway...glad they are updating. Jay -- http://ryanishungry.com http://jaydedman.com http://twitter.com/jaydedman 917 371 6790 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
[videoblogging] Re: Reminder: Open Video Conference in June
Ok, now I feel like Heath usually does because I can't figure out how to swing it $$$ wise (airfare/housing.) I now have the official vlogger pouty face and I don't like it. Heath, you gotta go, even if it is just for Saturday. Whimpering my way to work, Gena --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Rambos Locker rambos_loc...@... wrote: You just have to go Heath .. Someone has to wear the Sony Vegas hat ..hahaha Cheers Rambo http://rambos-locker.blogspot.com -Original Message- From: videoblogging@yahoogroups.com [mailto:videoblogg...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Heath Sent: Thursday, 21 May 2009 4:52 AM To: videoblogging@yahoogroups.com Subject: [videoblogging] Re: Reminder: Open Video Conference in June Hmmm I wonder if I should keep up my streak of NOT going to events with other vloggers or should I break trend and go. Seeing Richard and Rupert and a few others may be worth it Heath http://heathparks. http://heathparks.com com --- In videoblogging@ mailto:videoblogging%40yahoogroups.com yahoogroups.com, Richard (Show) Hall richard@ wrote: Ok ... not only am I seriously considering going, but I registered, made reservations and everything ... so I am going, and it took me two emails to say so ... see you there ... richard On Tue, May 19, 2009 at 9:55 AM, Richard (Show) Hall richard@ wrote: I'm seriously considering going. ...peace...richard On Mon, May 18, 2009 at 6:10 PM, Jay dedman jay.dedman@ wrote: I was told the rooms are about $170/night with the group rate, so I'd be interested in a roomshare if anyone else is. Are people planning on staying elsewhere? I want to make sure I'm where the action is :-) People are staying all over town...usually couchsurfing with friends. I know its expensive to stay in NYC. The hostels are considerably cheaper, but offer much less privacy. You could make a page on http://videobloggin http://videoblogginggroup.pbwiki.com/ ggroup.pbwiki.com/ if you wanted to start a place to find room sharing. The event is at NYU...so Im sure all the after parties will take place in Lower East Side. Jay -- http://ryanishungry http://ryanishungry.com .com http://jaydedman. http://jaydedman.com com http://twitter. http://twitter.com/jaydedman com/jaydedman 917 371 6790 -- Richard (Show) Hall http://richardshow. http://richardshow.org org -- Richard (Show) Hall http://richardshow. http://richardshow.org org [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
[videoblogging] FYI - NYT Article on Curating the Best of Web Video
Haven't had time to dive in but there are portals I'm not familiar with. Dig in... http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/05/15/curating-the-best-of-the-web-video/
[videoblogging] Re: Blog World Expo and New Media Conference [ Vloggercon 2009? ]
I agree with a lot of what Jeffrey wrote. So this is just my additional perspective as a member of the 2004/5 class of vloggers. I don't know if I would feel welcomed at BWE and NMC. The reality is that the two merged for the financial realities of the day. This is a for profit business. This is a good thing, not knocking it. But correct me if I'm wrong but isn't this about the business of blogging? Products, services and promotion? I'd lay dollars to donuts that the word monitize will be spoken. Darren from Problogger.net very good. Some A-Hole trying to sell crap to newbies bad, very bad. I know or work with three of the women who will be speaking. That is refreshing to see women included in the conference. Point one in favor of going. But there will be thousands of people; or hundreds if the economy hasn't corrected. Hard to have intimate conversations with people pushing and shoving their way to a session. Who will be speaking on behalf of our portion of web video? The networks and other corporate video entities have planted flags of occupation. Video hosting services are starting to diminish or phase out user generated content. We have concerns that conflict with corporate video production and others interest that overlap or are the same. I'd want to go if I knew straight up that there was a good mix of user creative sessions so that I could tolerate the commercial aspect. I don't want to spend money and wind up feeling lonely in Las Vegas. Or alienated. Or ripped off; not in my current budget situation. I have more to say so I'll stop now. I'll nurture my additional rant off-line as I do the dishes. Gena http://outonthestoop.blogspot.com --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Steve Garfield st...@... wrote: Hi, When I was in NYC this weekend we were talking about the history of vloggercon and if there was going to be another one. People want to have another one, but no one wants to run it. I was talking to hte folks at Blog World Expo and they are interested in adding in Vloggercon to their October event. They would handle all the registration. Blog World Expo also now combines New Media Expo. Are people interested in this? Oct 15-17 Las Vegas. http://www.blogworldexpo.com/ Air and hotels are cheap. Let's talk here about it here and if there's interest I can talk to them about getting a room or two for a vloggercon conference track within thier conference. Thanks, --Steve
[videoblogging] Re: scoping out a camera
I respectfully disagree because I lived the analog to digital conversion life. It cost more in time, conversions and stuff you have buy. I had a analog tape camera that in order to use footage I had to buy an analog to digital convert (Pyro A/V Link) hook it up, find software to convert (my editing software at the time didn't like Pyro) and then bring it into my software to edit and transcode again. Time sink. Huge. The school will have to live with this equipment for a long time. Tapes stocks are disappearing. I'm telling you it is far easier to make a DVD safety copy of raw footage and then do whatever. I think an upper level SD memory card or hard drive camcorder is the way to go. I'd lean toward the Panansonic, Canon lines with good optics and optical zoom. The new JVC camcorders released also should be checked out. Some of your students are gonna be Flip owners or might buy knock off so you would have the same issues about file compatibility. It helps if all the files are digital. My 0.02 cents Gena --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Rupert rup...@... wrote: That may be a false economy. Compared to the cost of all the other kit and time, tapes are one of the cheapest and most cost effective things you'll use. The cost of external hard drives for storage and backup of all the files, and the premium you'll pay for a good tapeless camera compared to a tape camera will outstrip the cost of tape stock. Not to mention, as Brook said, the cost of lost data when your Hard drives fail. You should be able to pick up DV tapes for about $3 each online, or even less. That's $3 per hour of footage. And you can reuse them, either for more shooting or for backing up the stuff you want to keep. Rupert http://twittervlog.tv On 28-Apr-09, at 9:21 PM, Jason Daniels wrote: we were hoping to avoid the expense of tapes. On Tue, Apr 28, 2009 at 9:15 PM, Brook Hinton bhin...@... wrote: There is also the fact, meaningful in an educational setting, that tape provides an automatic media backup iwhen hard drives fail (and they will fail). ___ Brook Hinton film/video/audio art www.brookhinton.com studio vlog/blog: www.brookhinton.com/temporalab [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] -- Jason Daniels Executive Director Medfield.TV -- jdani...@... 508-359-7521 http://medfield.tv -- Access to our community [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
[videoblogging] Re: scoping out a camera
My mistake - take out the analog tape and replace it with digital tape. I still think it is wrong to invest in a fading technology. Everything fails - that is why you make backups and do the best you can to reduce the gotchas. Exceedingly human, Gena --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Richard Amirault ramira...@... wrote: - Original Message - From: Gena I respectfully disagree because I lived the analog to digital conversion life. It cost more in time, conversions and stuff you have buy. I had a analog tape camera that in order to use footage I had to buy an analog to digital convert (Pyro A/V Link) hook it up, find software to convert (my editing software at the time didn't like Pyro) and then bring it into my software to edit and transcode again. (snip) Nothing was said about analog ... it was digital MiniDv tape. Richard Amirault Boston, MA, USA http://n1jdu.org http://bostonfandom.org http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7hf9u2ZdlQ
[videoblogging] Re:How big is the network really?
From what I could tell that does seem to be the case. One of the little darlings ripped off a post of mine that had a YT video. The video did not appear but my post did with Google ads all around it. Yeah. A billion here, a yen there. Pretty soon it starts to add up. Gena --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, choco scamter majick...@... wrote: My online chat friends in China (Nanning Beijing) say google and youtube videos are banned. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
[videoblogging] Re: Fun with YouTube's Audio Content ID System
I'm working on a education PSA project and I'd like to use snippets from contemporary music. If I can find public domain or other tunes that is great and my primary focus but this is what irks me about trying to lock down music. There are certain songs that don't really belong to the music companies. They are as much my cultural heritage or a marker for a cultural place in time. If I wanted to do a educational video poem about 1968 I'd have to use War by Edwin Star or 4 Dead in Ohio by CSN(Y?) not the whole song but a segment. I am straight up non-commercial but with YT wrapping ads around the videos my fair use is being subverted by the web hosting company. True, I don't have to use YT but I now find myself in a situation where never say never has just bite me in the ass. I have been asked to post to YT a small series of PSA/Information videos on cyber safety for women, power of voices and god knows what else. I'm gonna get Ralph on in the comments for telling women how to protect themselves. Oh Joy. This info is a great help but it is sad that we have to go through the hoops to keep aspects of our heritiage alive, following fair use rules and still getting the shaft. Not happy, Gena http://outonthestoop.blogspot.com --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Jay dedman jay.ded...@... wrote: http://www.csh.rit.edu/~parallax/ I don't consider myself to be much more than a casual YouTube user. I'll upload maybe one or two things a year, but nothing amazing or anything I put any real effort into. For example, one of my videos depicts three members of my high school's marching band dressed in pajamas at an overly girly sleepover. The song used in the background was I Know What Boys Like by The Waitresses. I thought it was hilarious when I was 17, but I had all but forgotten about it five years later. I was caught by surprise one day when I received an automated email from YouTube informing me that my video had a music rights issue and it was removed from the site. I didn't really care. Then a car commercial parody I made (arguably one of my better videos) was taken down because I used an unlicensed song. That pissed me off. I couldn't easily go back and re-edit the video to remove the song, as the source media had long since been archived in a shoebox somewhere. And I couldn't simply re-upload the video, as it got identified and taken down every time. I needed to find a way to outsmart the fingerprinter. I was angry and I had a lot of free time. Not a good combination. I racked my brain trying to think of every possible audio manipulation that might get by the fingerprinter. I came up with an almost-scientific method for testing each modification, and I got to work. -- http://ryanishungry.com http://jaydedman.com http://twitter.com/jaydedman 917 371 6790 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
[videoblogging] Re: Black Woman YouTube Vlogger Murdered by Stalker
You know I think there are U.S. laws about using online networks to promote hate speech. The problem is defining hate speech. I have seen on both sides of the political spectrum in YT that the comments get beyond vicious in their responses to each other. Just take a look at what some of the comments are saying about Susan Boyle? There is no dialog, there is Springer-speak, it is insecure young men jocking for attention. There is also the push out of original content for the equivalent of online DVR. That is why Hulu is kicking butt. There will be a solution to this problem. Economics are going to force it to come to pass. Having this happen is too risky for Google to allow the possibility to continue. If they are smart they will act now. Because the next time it will be a young white women full of life that someone will stalk and kill. And FOX, Nancy Grace and every tabloid will run to the bank with it. YouTube will have to move to a model of corporate/PR/creative advertising and safe source videos. Citizens, unless it is truly a breaking news story, will be pushed out. I don't want that to happen but unless they hire 24/7 moderators and have a mechanism for knocking down the vile level in the comments I don't see they would have a choice. It is past time for YouTube to evolve. Gena --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Irina irina...@... wrote: gena i totally agree with you this is so horrible and i think google/youtube has to do something about this because its become so commonplace that its a natural phrase now to say youtube and haters one after the other i've also contacted some of the men who have hated on me they turn out to be nice young men who say things like oh i was just kidding, its what you do on youtube its what you DO ON YOUTUBE??? like telling a woman you are fat and should die painfully is nothing and its ok to say that to women on the regular? those same guys are not fans of my show, but how HORRIBLE that its just what you do on youtube its so that how can i tell if someone who says that is a normal kid who going to end up liking my show and im'ing me fan mail or a freak who means to hurt me? i think there HAS to be a solution? isnt this HATE SPEECH? isnt there a law against hate speech? i mean, we just got on youtube about 3 months ago, so reading things like you should die has been really painful. On Tue, Apr 14, 2009 at 6:15 PM, Gena compumaven...@... wrote: I dunno. Like I said I do passionately believe in freedom of speech. It acts as a vent for those that feel like they can't be heard any other way. Even the A-holes, trolls and certain orally fixated people have a means of expression. You might be right about YTs not knowing about comment moderation. I know I use it, I have to. I do think when the young man tried to contact the police there had to be some immediate way for them to contact Google to see the contents of the videos. There should have been an emergency mechanism in place that allowed somebody to see the video and say this is trouble. I type that but it doesn't make me feel comfortable to have that decision in subjective hands. My anger is bottled up between the cultural permission of men to attack women, and people justifying the attacker and not respecting the victim. Even now nastyness is found on Aisha's post if they haven't taken it down yet. My anger is that this is not the first incident of a man attacking a woman who vlogs and certainly not only on YT. I had a fundamentalist whack job on my tail for months telling me how disgusting I was. Women have stopped vlogging/blogging because of online dog piles that they just couldn't stand any more. I don't blame them a bit. Damn it I want the world to be a better place than what it is. It is happening but not fast enough for me. Rascal, you are more like an agent provocateur. Thanks for hearing me. Gena --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com videoblogging%40yahoogroups.com, Rupert rupert@ wrote: That's so awful and sad. I know this is only tangential to it, but I think YouTube's hands-off attitude towards violent, threatening, prejudiced behaviour is appalling. It's a breeding ground for hatred, where people can get themselves more and more worked up, more and more entrenched in their hatred. With the tacit blessing of Google. Yes, people can shout back, but we've all been online long enough to know that freedom of reply does nothing to combat trolls and haters. It just makes them worse, gives them attention. The only answer is to shut them down. I don't know why more people don't turn on comment approval on YouTube, or just turn commenting off altogether. The only reason I can think of is that they don't know they can. And I just don't understand why the most popular video sharing site, potentially a place
[videoblogging] Black Woman YouTube Vlogger Murdered by Stalker
This needs to be known and I will not hold my breath for M$M to pay attention. She is not white nor blond. I found out via other bloggers that this has happened. This is the link for info: Post from What About Our Daughters blog http://is.gd/smml The stalker used YT and Facebook to harass and stalk this young lady. Another YT person did alert the police but, yeah...well. I find myself split. I do believe women needs to participate in web video and carry their voices forward. All women. But yes, I am biased. Especially African-American women. Can't help it and don't want too. But there are old vicious rules about protecting yourself and one of those rules is being silent and invisible. It does not matter. You still wind up dead and no one outside of your family will known. For the record, I will not be silent. I will not be invisible. I don't post on YT because of the type of nasty vile comments, behaviors and TOS. But I do support freedom of speech. Do what this information what you will. I am angry and I am sad. Gena http://outonthestoop.blogspot.com
[videoblogging] Re: Black Woman YouTube Vlogger Murdered by Stalker
I dunno. Like I said I do passionately believe in freedom of speech. It acts as a vent for those that feel like they can't be heard any other way. Even the A-holes, trolls and certain orally fixated people have a means of expression. You might be right about YTs not knowing about comment moderation. I know I use it, I have to. I do think when the young man tried to contact the police there had to be some immediate way for them to contact Google to see the contents of the videos. There should have been an emergency mechanism in place that allowed somebody to see the video and say this is trouble. I type that but it doesn't make me feel comfortable to have that decision in subjective hands. My anger is bottled up between the cultural permission of men to attack women, and people justifying the attacker and not respecting the victim. Even now nastyness is found on Aisha's post if they haven't taken it down yet. My anger is that this is not the first incident of a man attacking a woman who vlogs and certainly not only on YT. I had a fundamentalist whack job on my tail for months telling me how disgusting I was. Women have stopped vlogging/blogging because of online dog piles that they just couldn't stand any more. I don't blame them a bit. Damn it I want the world to be a better place than what it is. It is happening but not fast enough for me. Rascal, you are more like an agent provocateur. Thanks for hearing me. Gena --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Rupert rup...@... wrote: That's so awful and sad. I know this is only tangential to it, but I think YouTube's hands-off attitude towards violent, threatening, prejudiced behaviour is appalling. It's a breeding ground for hatred, where people can get themselves more and more worked up, more and more entrenched in their hatred. With the tacit blessing of Google. Yes, people can shout back, but we've all been online long enough to know that freedom of reply does nothing to combat trolls and haters. It just makes them worse, gives them attention. The only answer is to shut them down. I don't know why more people don't turn on comment approval on YouTube, or just turn commenting off altogether. The only reason I can think of is that they don't know they can. And I just don't understand why the most popular video sharing site, potentially a place with great positive impact and opportunity, should allow itself to be turned into a big pile of shit. Is it any wonder Google can't make any money from YouTube advertising? Who wants to advertise their product next to all that? Google should get with the program and crack down. They could start by removing people's anonymity. Google should insist on identifying people by email accounts linked to Google accounts. And/or have comments set to moderation/approval by default. I don't believe this is a freedom of speech issue. To say that Freedom of speech equals being able to say whatever you want on YouTube is nonsense. Stopping abusive and offensive comments isn't against freedom of speech. Shutting down abusive commenters on your site isn't repressing freedom of speech any more than forcibly ejecting someone who comes into your garden and starts shouting at you and threatening you. If someone wants to stand in their own garden and shout and threaten, fair enough. That's freedom of speech. Within the bounds of laws on incitement to violence. One reason to do it is because a huge part of YouTube's audience are kids. Another reason is that it helped a psychotic continually abuse one of their users and get so wound up by doing it that he finds her and kills her. He may have ended up doing it to someone else offline - that's another issue. But there should be a team of people at YouTube saying In our house, this is not acceptable behaviour. instead of tacitly giving it Google's blessing and a podium. Yours fascistically, Comment Nazi http://twittervlog.tv On 14-Apr-09, at 3:51 PM, Gena wrote: This needs to be known and I will not hold my breath for M$M to pay attention. She is not white nor blond. I found out via other bloggers that this has happened. This is the link for info: Post from What About Our Daughters blog http://is.gd/smml The stalker used YT and Facebook to harass and stalk this young lady. Another YT person did alert the police but, yeah...well. I find myself split. I do believe women needs to participate in web video and carry their voices forward. All women. But yes, I am biased. Especially African-American women. Can't help it and don't want too. But there are old vicious rules about protecting yourself and one of those rules is being silent and invisible. It does not matter. You still wind up dead and no one outside of your family will known. For the record, I will not be silent. I
[videoblogging] Re: Best Video Editing Software For H.264?
I was looking for something else and I found http://www.iorgsoft.com/Mod-Converter that has the ability to import MKV and possibly to export in that format as well. I've never used the program, but I do have a camcorder that records in the .mod format. It took a while to work out the conversion/editing problem. It is only $29 and seems to come in a PC and Mac version. Hope this helps, Gena http://outonthestoop.blogspot.com --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Davis Freeberg da...@... wrote: The few video editing software programs I've used have been pretty basic and disappointing. Lots of bugs, limitations and crashing. I'd like to upgrade to something that lets me input h.264 files, edit them there and then export into H.264/MKV. Was wondering if anyone had an opinion on the programs I should be looking at? I'm a PC user, so that leaves out Apple. I'd like to find out which one is the best as well as the best one that doesn't cost an arm or a leg.
[videoblogging] Re: SEO for videoblogs
It was not incredibly boring video, I learned something that I can apply and I'll bet me prattling about planning and buying camcorders is way more boring than your talking about SEO. Dude if we don't do it who will? Conversely if any one was to try it they have no place to go but up. We set the standard to beat bunky. Could be a new genre - content rich but boring videos. OMG, I'm a pioneer! Gena http://outonthestoop.blogspot.com --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Rupert rup...@... wrote: An incredibly boring video about getting more viewers for your videoblog: http://twittervlog.tv/2009/04/seo-for-videoblogs/ I wish I'd never said I'd make this video. It might bring you more viewers, but that won't do you much good if you've blown your brains out with boredom halfway through watching it. Rupert http://twittervlog.tv
[videoblogging] Re: Video Blogging Week: Day 1
Yep, mine is up too... http://outonthestoop.blogspot.com/2009/04/why-women-should-learn-web-video.html --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Steve Garfield st...@... wrote: Starting off Video Blogging Week 2009. http://videobloggingweek2009.blogspot.com/ Here's my first: Boston Pillowfight 2009 http://stevegarfield.blogs.com/videoblog/2009/04/boston-pillowfight-2009.html In this video is tried out hte new iMovie 09 Comic Book theme feature. Reply and post yours...
[videoblogging] Re: Leaders using video for dipolmacy
The President of the United States on YouTube to communicate with the country of Iran? From a social networking, web video and We really are going to do things different in a transparent kind of way I am stunned. In a good way. He rocked me when the students of an Orange County (CA)school made a YouTube video about their lives and not only did he see it he came to meet with the teenagers last week. I'm not quite an old timer but damn, never saw this coming in my life, a POTUS using YouTube for diplomacy. He is breaking so many firsts I can't keep up with him. He's got to pace himself. He's wearing my tear ducts out and it ain't even three good months. Gena http;//outonthestoop.blogspot.com --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Rupert rup...@... wrote: That is the most insanely awesome thing. It's an election year in Iran. This is the tone and content the people need to hear if they're not going to re-elect Ahmadinejad. I watched with Persian captions, you can turn them on with a click in the YouTube player. And the video quality was great. On 20-Mar-09, at 4:50 AM, Jay dedman wrote: We know that Obama used web video effectively in his campaign, but now he's using web video to reach out to an entire nation and their leaders. http://www.whitehouse.gov/Nowruz/ They even include an MP3 and MP4 download. Subtitles in Farsi. Here's an article with more details: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/21/world/middleeast/21iran.html?hp The president's message released with Farsi subtitles to some broadcasters in the Middle East and marking the Nowruz Spring holiday in Iran echoed sentiments in Mr. Obama's first televised interview from the White House in January in which he hinted at a new openness toward Iran. Jay -- http://ryanishungry.com http://jaydedman.com http://twitter.com/jaydedman 917 371 6790 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Yahoo! Groups Links Rupert http://twittervlog.tv/ Creative Mobile Filmmaking Shot, edited and sent with my Nokia N93 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
[videoblogging] Re: Low...low...low budget filmmaking
Speaking as someone still at the Salt Mine, and I'm really greatful at the moment, the time thing works the other way. I miss being able to go out and shoot. I haven't been able to do that in too long a time. The day job is what it is for the moment, life support. So I have been thinking and planning on taking the elements of videoblogging and applying them to educational/service pieces. Still going to be low, low and no budget. I am trying to figure out a work flow where I can shoot, slice and dice it into five parts. I noticed some areas of documentation that are not being served or being addressed. So it isn't that there isn't inspiration all over the joint, it how do you act on it when you are bone tired and still want to create? Eh, yeah. If I could figure out a process that let's me streamline what I want to do I can get back in the game and show others how to do that too. We've lost a lot of women who use to vlog and that is not a good thing. Re-Lurnking, Gena http://outonthestoop.blogspot.com --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Jay dedman jay.ded...@... wrote: On Mon, Feb 16, 2009 at 4:14 PM, David Howell taoofda...@... wrote: I have nothing but spare time these days. I'm more than happy to sit down and make longer format videos :) If the financial state of the US the world is as dire as everyone keeps pushing, we all may have plenty of time to create. It'll be a forced Renaissance. Jay -- http://ryanishungry.com http://jaydedman.com 917 371 6790
[videoblogging] Re: is Revver no more?
How hard is it to understand the concept of communicating with customers and clients? Part of the reason businesses are tanking is that whether brick and mortar or online merchants fail to inform about planned outages or changes in services. This is astounding that so many companies just don't get this simple fact. Businesses have relationships with people they call customers and clients. Communication is part of that relationship. Exchanging pay for services is another part. If you stop communicating with me and make it harder for me to know what is going on I will walk away. If you don't deliver the service you said you would I will take my money and find another place that will or do without. If I walk away with bad feelings I'm gonna tell someone and they tell two friends and so on... I shouldn't need access to the big boss to find out this kind of stuff. Headbanging stupid. Gena --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Kim Waldauer k...@... wrote: Does anyone know if Revver is completely out of business? I haven't been able to get onto their site for 2 days and no one over there is responding to emails. Kinda regretting I use them for my rss feed streaming videos on website. I mean used. I know there have been rumors floating around about thembut was wondering if anyone on this forum knew anything. -Kim http://www.cubenews1.com
[videoblogging] For K-12 Vloggers C-Span Video Contest Deadline 1/20/09
If you know of any pre-teens and teen who might want to give this a try pass it on down the line. The contest is both national and international but time is slipping away: From the web site: WHAT IS C-SPAN StudentCam? C-SPAN StudentCam is an annual documentary competition that encourages students to think seriously about issues that affect our communities and our nation. http://www.studentcam.org/ StudentCam is open to all middle school students (grades 6-8) and high school students (grades 9-12) in the United States as individuals, or teams of students. Teams are limited to 3 students. The competition is also open to international students and there will be one $500 prize for the best international entry. Videos must be the original work of students, however, teachers may provide guidance and critiques. Topic: What is the most urgent issue for the new president to address after taking office, and why? Students are asked to create a short (between 5 and 8 minutes) video documentary that explores an issue of national significance that they believe is in need of urgent attention from the new president of the United States. Your documentary should include more than one point of view. YOU MUST USE C-SPAN PROGRAMMING TO ENHANCE YOUR DOCUMENTARY. Videos that do not use C-SPAN programming will be disqualified. Prizes: Oh, yeah, that stuff $50,000 Gena http://outonthestoop.blogspot.com
[videoblogging] Re: Feedback please
Smooth playing on Firefox 3 on Vista. Made me want to run away from home but then I remembered I can't swim. I think it would be stronger if it was shorter, maybe 1.5 minutes or just a minute. You have great shots but you don't need to show all of them, some are repetative. It will be hard but just pick the ones that are the strongest and I think you will have it. Gena --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, rambos_locker rambos_loc...@... wrote: I shot this short teaser video for a DVD soon to be released of the Vaka Eiva Festival on the Cook Islands. The entire footage was shot with a Canon HF100 on a purpose built FIg Rig. Any feedback from any aspects of the 3 min teaser would be most welcome. http://rambos-locker.blogspot.com/2008/12/vaka-eiva-teaser-video1.html Cheers Rambo
[videoblogging] Chris Pirilo's 52 Tips on Using YouTube
Chris came to web video later than most of us but he has put it to good use. He has certainly made it work for him for the promotion of his web sites and to share content with his community. So this is a bunch of his tips on making the most of YouTube. http://chris.pirillo.com/2008/12/20/50-youtube-and-online-video-tips-and-tricks Take what you want and leave the rest, Gena http://outonthestoop.blogspot.com
[videoblogging] Re: VloMo08
Well, I made it to day 20 (again). Yeah, nothing like having your computer completely die on you to put a crimp in the action. Still looking for the activation keys for some of my software. All I got to do is find the right pile of paper that I printed it out on. Which pile would that be? ;-) Hope it get better for all who are in life agitation mode. When in doubt go with the flow. Or not. Gena Next year, there is always another year. --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Rupert [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well, I funked it again. Big life changes. This month is for watching, I hope. Well done to everyone who did it - even those of us who didn't make the 30. On 4-Dec-08, at 4:36 PM, Mike Moon wrote: I just wanted to give a big shout out to those that were able to complete VloMo08 (a video per day for the month of November). It certainly wasn't easy, but if you completed it, wear it like a badge of honor. Wo0T! Thanks a bunch for those that gave it a try. Sometimes life just happens. Maybe next time. I couldn't be happier with all the new content we have to watch. It was great to see some of the _pioneers_ dust off the camcorders and shoot some vlogs. Everyone is pretty busy and might not be able to watch the thousands of videos that were produced in November, so here's my vlog that capsulizes my month. With directors commentary of course. :) http://mikemoon.net/vlog/2008/11/30/reflection-on-vlomo08/ Keep those cameras rolling folks. Shoot some video, save the moment forever. I'm not sure where it originated (Clintus maybe?), but VLOG ON BITCHES! Mike http://vlog.mikemoon.net [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
[videoblogging] Re: Live Internet Video
This is a great article John, It is giving me addition ideas about presenting information and expanding the use of video in all forms of education. One of the other great things about what you do is that it is a form of technique preservation. There is an Archivist somewhere down the road who will be delighted to find your videos. Or a DIY person who has the book but it clicks when they see how you did it. Too cool, Gena --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, johnleeke [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Jon Udell, noted social media innovator, just interviewed me for his Strategies for Internet citizens blog: http://blog.jonudell.net/2008/12/01/ about how I'm using interactive video to train tradespeople and homeowners in how to care for their older and historic buildings. John by hammer and hand great works do stand by cam and light he shoots it right www.HistoricHomeWorks.com
[videoblogging] Re: VloMo08 - Videoblogging Month 2008
Mine sure as heck are not going to be shot on the same day. I've got a backlog. I'll certainly will try to create new content but hey, my goal is just to do something. Gena http://outonthestoop.blogpot.com --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Susan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Another question... does it have to be video shot that day? I have such a huge backlog of videos... especially after Budapest... and I'm going to be on vacation for a week out of this month where I won't have Internet access... :( Susan http://vlog.kitykity.com --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Rupert rupert@ wrote: All right, then. 24 hours later and a massive 21 votes have been cast. The most popular shorthand name / tag - though with only 33% - is: VloMo08 A suitably brief tag for our Twitterholic world. So it's VloMo - or Videoblogging Month. Or Vlogging Month, if you can bring yourself to say that. Whatever, call it what you want when you describe it. But the tag and the channel and all official things will be in the form VloMo08. As I've already said, we will *not* be using Ning this year. We'll be using Mefeedia, which will be much better for watching, aggregating, commenting and archiving. We'll have a channel at http://mefeedia.com/channels/vlomo08 And you'll be able to put the feed for that channel into Miro or iTunes or whatever reader or aggregator you choose. Mefeedia are sorting this, adding some extra features just for us. For free, in the middle of a busy time for them (they've just relaunched the site), so please be patient. In the next couple of days, you'll be able to go to the channel and add your feed. I'll post here and on Twitter as soon as it's fully up and running. Hurray! If you're thinking about joining in and worried about the commitment, don't fret it. Allow yourself half an hour per day and just post some video - any video, however small, on any account. Doesn't have to be what you usually do, or up to any high production standards. Join in, it'll make the watching more fun, too. Rupert http://twittervlog.tv
[videoblogging] Re: elitists
Ouch, I'm getting whacked in the head because I have leftist leanings. Bam, I'm getting whacked again because I work for a living and have DSL. Oy, I believe there is room in the spectrum for the profane and the profound. Gadzooks, I'm African-American which invalidates everything else and what am I doing on a computer anyway? G. Gena --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, liza jean [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: ever consider how elite this group is? given the chosen growth pattern of broadband suppliers to feed only the rich neighborhoods and 'redline' the rest, and the tiny percentage of the world's population with access to high speed video on the net, i am not at all suprpised to learn early web based old school 'tv shows' are not pulling in the results required to support them. sent to you from my 150 year old farmhouse courtesy of my sprint aircard. but i have to go into town and steal wi-fi to view online videos.
[videoblogging] Re: elitists, houndawgs and the next wave
No worries. I've been dealing with political posts and I'm a little touchy. I do understand about bureaucratic stupidity. I can't tell you the number of web sites I visit to investigate or write about them that are inaccessible, even with DSL. There is a spectrum of users here. From tore down broke who do vlog on 56k to those that have new shiny toys. We got MoonBats and WingNuts and there are a few I'm not sure take corporeal form. I will say the the lemming come lately television networks and advertisers have currently co-opted the term web video. Part of what we started to do years ago was to educate folks on what was possible. That education is continuing in different forms but it is continuing. It will take the lemmings more time to understand the nature of this new medium. They still think all they have to do it stick up a tv show and you are good to go. Same with the advertisers. The evolution will be streamed. Case in point, November 4th when there will be more user created content than has ever been created in one day. It already has change by the people and for the people. We just got to build more infrastructure to handle the crowd. Peace and no hard feelings, Gena http://outonthestoop.blogspot.com --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, liza jean [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: oops - i used a loaded word. Gena, no offense intended. please consider forgiving me. my post was my response to what struck me as bewilderment by some posters in the Rev3 string that a webcast tv show dependent on advertising dollars would fail to turn a profit for its investors who hope for broadcast tv style bang for their buck. i had the same misunderstanding with my local library which insisted on designing moving graphics into their new website which prevents my good friends next door with a dial up connection from accessing the site. works fine here at the library they said. who cares if you can't get it out in the country, even if half our tax paying supporters live there . . . --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Gena compumavengal@ wrote: Ouch, I'm getting whacked in the head because I have leftist leanings. Bam, I'm getting whacked again because I work for a living and have DSL. Oy, I believe there is room in the spectrum for the profane and the profound. Gadzooks, I'm African-American which invalidates everything else and what am I doing on a computer anyway? G. Gena --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, liza jean daredoll@ wrote: ever consider how elite this group is? given the chosen growth pattern of broadband suppliers to feed only the rich neighborhoods and 'redline' the rest, and the tiny percentage of the world's population with access to high speed video on the net, i am not at all suprpised to learn early web based old school 'tv shows' are not pulling in the results required to support them. sent to you from my 150 year old farmhouse courtesy of my sprint aircard. but i have to go into town and steal wi-fi to view online videos.
[videoblogging] Re: It's that time again... NaVloPoMo 2008
I hate to state the obvious but November is next week. What do I call it? Where is home base? I got a bunch of newbies I can point in that direction but y'all have got to give me something to work with here. Is it now at Vimeo? Are we back at Ning? Is the secret word Mefeedia? A clue, anything would help... Gena --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Rupert [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Having said all that... How about just plain old Videoblogging Month? #videobloggingmonth2008? Opinions please. Rupert http://twittervlog.tv On 28-Oct-08, at 9:37 AM, Rupert wrote: The thing is, it's not Navlopomo in isolation. It springs from NaBloPoMo, which itself springs from NaNoWriMo. Both those things have been going on for years in a very international way, but haven't changed their names. Once something gets shortened, I don't think it matters what it stands for - it's the aims that count. I don't think any of the non-US vloggers minded it being NaVloPoMo last year. And more than anything, I think it'd be confusing to change names at this point. Although if we did, I'd prefer a total change to something that doesn't sound so stupid. All my non-geek friends last year thought that the name was dumb, and got in the way of describing what it is. I mean, if you're going to have an acronym, make it a nice sounding short one, and make the name itself punchy. National Blog Posting Month or National Novel Writing Month just sound lame, let alone their shortened versions. If I could do it all again, I'd choose International Month of Online Video - IMOV. Unless there's a big weight of opinion on Twitter or here for one particular name, though, let's keep it as Navlopomo. If you feel strongly about doing otherwise, get petitioning! Rupert http://twittervlog.tv On 28-Oct-08, at 12:26 AM, Cheryl wrote: Last year there were several comments that it should be called International Vlog Posting Month (InVloPoMo) or International Vlogging Month (InVloMo). Because so many participants are outside the U.S. Not trying to start trouble - just pointing out there's still time to rechristen it so the name is more inclusive (and possibly easier to pronounce). And I'm SO in. Cheryl --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Rupert rupert@ wrote: Last year, we had around 60 people signed up, and around 30-40 people posted videos regularly. By the end of the month, we'd made over 1000 videos. It was a last minute suggestion, that seemed like insanity, but it turned out to be an incredible month of inspired collaborative fun. Not everybody managed all 30 days - I did 23, I think - but it didn't matter. We all committed to the intention, and then watched each other's videos every day, commented and made video responses. One video per day, every day in November... that's all you have to do :) It can be any type of video. Nothing is too small. In fact, the key is to stop yourself from being too ambitious. Details to follow of how we're setting it up at Mefeedia. NOW - WHO'S IN? Rupert http://twittervlog.tv [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
[videoblogging] Re: It's that time again... NaVloPoMo 2008
Oh man, it's November already? Dang! Yes, I got stuff and come Nov 4th I'll have even more stuff. Gonna see what the day brings hanging around poling places. I have video, it is the editing block I have that is killing me. I need the vlogging equivalent of Drano to clear my backlog. It the guilt. I got the guilt of inadequacy. And almost no time but mainly the inadequacy thing. I've purged in public. I feel better now. ;-} So let us know where to post this stuff and I'll see if I can do better than making it to day fifteen. I'll see what I can do. Gena http://outonthestoop.blogspot.com -- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Rupert [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Last year, we had around 60 people signed up, and around 30-40 people posted videos regularly. By the end of the month, we'd made over 1000 videos. It was a last minute suggestion, that seemed like insanity, but it turned out to be an incredible month of inspired collaborative fun. Not everybody managed all 30 days - I did 23, I think - but it didn't matter. We all committed to the intention, and then watched each other's videos every day, commented and made video responses. One video per day, every day in November... that's all you have to do :) It can be any type of video. Nothing is too small. In fact, the key is to stop yourself from being too ambitious. Details to follow of how we're setting it up at Mefeedia. NOW - WHO'S IN? Rupert http://twittervlog.tv
[videoblogging] Re: McCain on Blip = a Shame
Michael, I am probably going to kick myself and have others do it for me for keeping this thread alive but I have to comment on what you have presented. 1. With extremely limited exceptions, freedom of speech is extended to all Americans. Especially the ones I disagree with. It is not debatable. It is, to me, my true claim as an American citizen. I dont' have to like it another point of view. I am equally free to present information that disputes and or supports that point of view. I don't care if he got a Pro account or is trying to save some moolah, he has the right to present his message. And for the record, I am a straight-up Moonbat liberal leaning person who may have minor threads of libertarianism when it comes to giving money to for-profit corporations that f*cked themselves. 2. Blip.tv is a business. If the campaign paid for pro level usage I would not expect them to leave cash money on the table. Not in these times when other video web hosting distribution companies are going dark. 3. There is passion. There is intolerance. It is getting hard to tell them apart. I understand what is being invoked by this extraordinary time in American history. Lies that are being presented as truth. Racism as a badge of honor. Sexism up the ying-yang and you can now pick multiple flavors of identity politics. One of the current gifts of vlogging now is to tell your truth and show your proof of how you can to your thoughts. Let me know when you posted that video, I'll watch. In this community you have to respect that not everyone is going to share your feelings. That is ok. Understand the context of the feedback. Freedom of speech, the right a business to choose who they do business with and a politician's right to use media to reach a target audience. Oh, and my equal right to challenge what I am being told. Peace and power to the (vlogging) people, Gena http://outonthestoop.blogspot.com --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Michael Schaap [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It may sound silly but I am deeply disappointed in Blip.tv for allowing the McCain campaign to use Blip's services. For crying out loud: All the smear filth running from Blip networks... Damn you Blip for this, I think it's a bloody shame! http://johnmccain.blip.tv as you can see, they're running Blip's player even on the front page of http://www.johnmccain.com/ Michael
[videoblogging] Re: Porn
Hi Jay, Been in lurker mode for a while. Someone else sent me a link to the video.I looked at it because the guy was in Dr. Horrible and ok, let's see what they have. Er, no. Not giving the punchline away but it was creepy. Maybe it gender based or gross out humor. Or my funny bone is rusted but ew. I know porn has trouble with this concept but, pssst, you have to write a script when you are mocking porn and not showing porn. Not only do you have to write it it should be funny. There is a concept waiting to happen a true hybrid comedy erotic movie. Or video. Or videoblog. I'm not picky. Well, yeah I am. Play nice. Gena http://outonthestoop.blogspot.com --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Jay dedman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: many of us have always been amazed that there hasnt been more porn creep into videoblogging. I know Porn is the originator of web video for the most part...but interesting more nudity hasnt crept into web shows. There is of course: http://youngamericanbodies.com/ and there was that Naked News website for a while. Here's an article on a new site. http://www.nytimes.com/reuters/arts/entertainment-us-porn.html This is a place where the porn and the mainstream film industries meet and get to have some understanding of each other, said James Gunn, a writer, director and producer. http://www.spike.com/video/pg-porn-pg-porn/3041858 . It's like Maxim for video where mainstream stars can play at being porny. Jay -- http://jaydedman.com 917 371 6790
[videoblogging] Re: Gimme five
I translated the introduction text in both Altavista Babbles Fish and Google Translate. Winner? Google Translate. Anyway, I love the French word Vlogueurs. I wish I could go to Europe but life happened to me full force and the funds dried up. I miss vlogging and I hope to start again soon. It is a pleasure to see you, you are looking right spiffy (good and wealthy.) Thanks for the reminder about Robert Croma's work. He does fantastic videos and it helps to know that it is not always about the Benjamins. (U.S. $100 bills but metaphorically it means that goal of the work is to get the money not the aesthetics or the quality of the work. ) Gena http://outonthestoop.blogspot.com --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I all, I gave an ITW ( in french) here http://poptronics.fr/Pop-surf-Loiez-Deniel-e-poete It's an itw made by our friend Systaime ( may be Systaime will take part in VlogEurope) That will be cool if you can leave a comment to support the work of our dear friend Robert Croma Robert Croma will be featured ( and invited) in Videoformes 09 Thanks a lot Loiez VlogEurope 08 sound great Loiez Deniel http://www.loiez.org [EMAIL PROTECTED] ! new cell phone : +33 06 08 31 96 98 Skype : ultimcodex M'appeler gratuitement de votre PC sur mon portable http://call.mylivio.com/loiez
[videoblogging] Re: Decline in posts to this group.
I know for me it is a number of factors: Exhaustion from juggling life, school and videoblogging. I hated to put that on the back burner but there are times when you have to call a time out. I'm also writing for BlogHer, the Library Tech blog and my own blog which has unintentionally turned into the YT Music channel with commentary on the weeks events. That will change now that I have a bit more rest and can work out the bugs of my next project. I didn't want to repeat going to places I've been before and recording the same things in a different year. That might change now that the summer events are busting out all over Los Angeles. I was video blocked. I don't want to produce crappy video but I'm still learning how to make thing look good, better, er acceptable. This is counter to my just do it philosophy. I got trapped when I sat down to edit and I couldn't up it to the next level. Should I even bother? Most times I didn't. Truth is some of you put out fabulous videos and most times I just have time to point, shoot, upload. I have ideas that are often inspired by the group and bloggers in general. I'm working on a new group of service videos for some of the issues that have come up concerning Fair Use, Copyright and stuff like that. It is an experiment. I don't know if I can do without it looking like a PowerPoint presentation. Which comes back to content. I would love if we could have more discussions about what the community wants and needs in terms of content, content creation help and how do you get your idea or point across with the tools that you have. Those tools might be process (thinking) workflow, how to write a functional vlogging script or ??? because we've haven't talked about it. I've never left just been lurking. Gena
[videoblogging] Re: Free Beer to the person who can explain the steps of recording
Hi Jennifer, I think I have some resources for you if you haven't found them already. Mashable has a current list of free and commercial screencasting software http://mashable.com/2008/02/21/screencasting-video-tutorials/ There is another list at Make Use Of: http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/5-free-screencasting-apps-for-creating-video-tutorials/ A few years ago I used HyperCam - it is a good product and affordable $35. It is very similar to CamStudio. They have an FAQ page that does a good job of answers some of your questions: http://www.hyperionics.com/hc/support.asp http://www.hyperionics.com/hc/faqs.asp - go toward the bottom for the general advice on set up, frame rates and settings Beth Kantor a fellow, blogger, vlogger and screencasters has a bunch of information at TechSoup http://www.techsoup.org/learningcenter/training/page6885.cfm and she has a screencasting wiki http://screencastingprimer.wikispaces.com/primer I don't drink beer so if this is helpful I'd like a Smoothie please ;-} Gena
[videoblogging] Cisco Hologram Video Demonstration
This was a demonstration held in two separate locations. It is an example of the first real-life, real time holographic type video experience(that I know of) where people in San Jose and Bangalore are having an interactive experience. http://www.musion.co.uk/Cisco_TelePresence.html So I'm thinking, after the conversion to digital in 2009 what else will be possible? What if this technology merge with Second Life? Or maybe I could virtually walk along the beach with Rox? Or a vlogger having a class in organic gardens with students able to pipe in questions? The fact that it will happen much sooner than I expected just blows me away. Gena
[videoblogging] Re: Amazing what one can do with a low res matchbox camera
Dude, that was intense. Two different videos for the price of one. It was like the first part your actions were a contradiction to the song. I could also see you slip into your meditative trance. The second part set the mood for the end of the day. What software did you use to create the effects in the Pelican shot? Envious of how you spent a day in your life, Gena http://outonthestoop.blogspot.com --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Rambos Locker [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Rambo sets out on another unearthly experience with a GoPro Hero 3 video camera. This tiny little waterproof gem is awesome. http://rambos-locker.blogspot.com/2008/05/another-day-in-paradise.html Or http://blip.tv/file/944361 Cheers Rambo No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.24.2/1471 - Release Date: 28/05/2008 5:33 PM
[videoblogging] Re: Copyright and Brightcove
Just catching up on this thread. I have never heard of music cue sheets before. I generally use public domain or creative commons type music. I usually just print a copy of the place where I got the music. I'm planning a new project and it might be a good idea to start using these. This is just a quick sweep to get me up to speed. Use what you like and pass it on... BMI information on Music Cue Sheets http://www.bmi.com/career/entry/533132 Royalty Free TV info on Cue Sheets http://www.royalty-free.tv/rftv/cuesheets.htm Sample ASCAP Cue Sheet (PDF) http://www.ascap.com/musicbiz/cue_sheet_corner/pdf/SampleCueSheet.pdf Spreadsheet Cue Sheet http://www.regent.edu/acad/schcom/production/docs/musiccuesheet.xls Gena --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Tim Street [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Every time I have produced a TV Show or TV promo we fill out music cue sheets that list the composer, the publisher and the music company. We then file them with the TV Network and the TV Network then files those papers with the music licensing company that we got the music from in the first place. I expect that all of us online video producers will have to do something similar in the next few years. Tim Street Creator/Executive Producer French Maid TV Add French Maid TV to Your iTunes @ http://frenchmaidtv.com/itunes http://1timstreet.com http://twitter.com/1timstreet On May 29, 2008, at 7:11 AM, Ron Watson wrote: I wouldn't be surprised if Brightcove was using this as an excuse to get rid of a small content provider. It seems as if their entire business model changed in late '07. How long have you been with Brightcove and would you consider yourself a 'small' content provider. Cheers, Ron Watson On May 28, 2008, at 1:36 PM, Roxanne Darling wrote: Sheila - You are the best at sharing your experiences. I think this is overly extreme, and yes, very few would make it through their entire compliance process. We don't use Brightcove; this is a good reason not to. Not sure if anyone from their company is on the list; maybe they are listening? Aloha, Rox On Wed, May 28, 2008 at 7:19 AM, Brian Richardson - WhatTheCast? [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I think Brightcove's response to your evidence is a sign to stop using them ... If their auditor can't accept the information from the music publisher, then their audit process is flawed. Any artist with a publisher lets the publisher handle licensing, and Brightcove should know this. On Wed, 28 May 2008 12:03 pm, Sheila English wrote: I wanted to know if anyone else has had a similar experience with Brightcove or any other hosting site. A Brightcove rep contacted me to say they would be pulling down one of my videos due to copyright infringement. Since I legally license or create everything I use, I knew there was a mistake. He said that Brightcove now hires a third party auditor to review user content for copyright violations and terms of service violations. Their third party auditor identified the music in my video as copyrighted material. I had 5 days to respond. I responded by sending my official license for the copyright of the song, which I paid for and the receipt for. They said they couldn't take my receipt or the copy of the license given to me when I purchased the license for the use of the song. So I had to involve the company I purchased the music from. That company went through the trouble of verifying the license to Brightcove. Then Brightcove said that's not good enough. Now I have to have the copyright holder, the person who created the music, contact them. And, that person had to use the official Brightcove paperwork, fill it out, send it in, or my video would be taken down. I don't know about any of you, but hunting down the musician, getting him/her/them to fill out an official form for you and submit it seems a bit overkill to me. I understand the copyright issue. I do. But, what other difficulties will this kind of strict auditing and process cause content creators? Next will it be my stock footage and I'll have to find the camera operator? Do you see this as the future of creating original content? Because this makes it terribly hard on the individuals or small companies. Or maybe I'm just a big whiny, baby and everyone else deals with this as a standard part of doing business? Sheila Yahoo! Groups Links Brian Richardson - http://whatthecast.com - http://siliconchef.com - http://dragoncontv.com - http://www.3chip.com -- Roxanne Darling o ke
[videoblogging] FYI - Yet Another Reason To Ensure Net Neutrality
This is an article from NewTeevee about Cox and other cable ISPs tinkering with the flow. http://newteevee.com/2008/05/15/cox-caught-blocking-bittorrent/ Putting aside the P2P issue if an ISP can find a way to disregard the FCC and consumers is that a good or bad thing? Gena http://outonthestoop.blogspot.com
[videoblogging] FYI Corel's Go Green Contest - Videos Wanted
I thought that some of you might be interested in this contest by Corel. The winner gets $1,500 of software and $1,000 goes to your green charity of choice. http://tinyurl.com/4s3htf From the Corel website: Go Green! Earth Day and spring are perfect times to renew your commitment to helping the environment. Corel shares this philosophy and wants to help you spread the word about how you `Go Green' to protect the health of our planet and/or why you think Earth Day is important. Create a Go Green video story and not only will you promote environmental awareness you could also win hundreds of dollars' worth of software. Corel will also donate $1000 to the winner's non-profit green charity or cause of choice. To enter, contestants can use full versions or download a free trial of Corel® MediaOne® Plus to edit photos and create slideshows, Corel® Paint Shop Pro® Photo X2 to edit photos and/or VideoStudio® 11.5 Plus to create videos. One of the provisions is that you upload to YouTube. Anyway, check it out and if you have something that you've done that qualifies for the contest go for it. Gena http://outonthestoop.blogspot.com
[videoblogging] London Police Poster Against Street Photography
This is an extract from the Times Online UK article: Now, a new poster campaign by the Metropolitan Police is inviting Londoners to call a hotline if they don't like the look of a photographer. Thousands of people take photos every day, runs the text. What if one of them seems odd? The poster states that terrorists use cameras for surveillance. Life with a camera might be about to turn tougher. http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/visual_arts/article3574763.ece First France with laws on the books on no photography on police activities. Now the police in the UK are trying a variation by asking citizens to profiling and suppressing street photography. Not that this hasn't been tried in the U.S. http://carlosmiller.com http://carlosmiller.com/2008/02/09/new-york-city-photographers-will-protest-sunday-against-ongoing-harassment/ Boing Boing was on this and you can see some of the parodies that the UK police poster inspired. http://www.boingboing.net/2008/03/05/remixing-the-london.html U.S. vloggers need to know your rights. http://www.krages.com/ThePhotographersRight.pdf http://photojojo.com/content/tips/legal-rights-of-photographers/ http://www.usatoday.com/tech/columnist/andrewkantor/2005-12-29-camera-laws_x.htm Gena http://outonthestoop.blogspot.com
[videoblogging] Re: Ideology
In regards to your question about 3rd party candidates the answer if simple. They do not make collective use of the opportunity they have to get their viewpoints across. They do not vlog. I was doing some kind of research, I think around the time of Pixeloden. I truly wanted to find Libertarian, Peace and Freedom or other political party videos either by the parties themselves or their supporters. To make sure I found groups I didn't know about I found a list of American political parties. It was extremely difficult. I came up with maybe three videos and the quality was so poor I couldn't use it. Not from the John Birch party, not from the Green party. M$M has no financial interest in representing parties that do not contribute to their bottom line. That is why the League of Women voters were systematically eased out of their long term roll of presenting debates with candidate from more than the RepDems. The RepDems wanted control over the process. That is why the debates suck big time. The tools are there for everybody to use. Party supporters need to be educated on how to use them, I am all for that. Maybe that is a form of outreach vloggers ought to consider. Has Ralphie taken the time to post a video explaining why he is running *and* engage viewers in a dialog about what he feels is missing from the current process? Nothing and no one is stopping him from doing that. He won't. Not his style. Now maybe he shouldn't do it on YouTube but he has that option. Gena http://outonthestoop.blogspot.com --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Sull [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: your religious and political beliefs need not disrupt one from posting a video having nothing at all to do with religion nor politics. likewise, their is no need to blatantly announce your beliefs. so in this respect, you can imagine how many people may be this or that without most knowing. over time, if you continue to consume ones vlog or show, you might conclude where they generally stand on issues. or not. this accounts for some percentage of unknowns. One of thing I've noticed while following some of my favorite video bloggers on Twitter, Flickr, etc, it seems that most subscribe to a particular political ideology. Basically, most are supportive of a Democratic candidate. i wont contest that and it's def safe for me to assume. aside from the usual suspects of age/demographic etc... you can sprinkle in some general disgust with the Bush years. it's an embarrassment. then sprinkle in the celebrity that is Clinton and Obama and the pursuit of being the first respectively. Online Video caters to all candidates. The supporting audience on sites like Youtube will be heavier on the dems side for all the aforementioned reasons and more. But as we see with the Spitzer drama, nobody is protected from criticism and abuse when it is so very deserved. The real question for me and I WISH for many others would be Why can't our 3rd party candidates get the respect, attention and consideration that is so readily handed over to the Democrats and Republicans... when both of those parties are broken and have been for a long time. In other words, In a country where a guy like Nader gets trashed by the msm and the general public (mostly brainwashed by the msm) and of course by both of the big parties. Maybe a more viable video site that makes sense is the one for true independents. A Bull Moose Revival, if you will. Although the idea of talking about this only in respect to video seems wrong. Why is video a different beast? This bleeds into everything. Where you work, within your family and friend circles, on any community website etc. Politics is a sensitive subject even it it's mostly built on bullshit. sull On Thu, Mar 20, 2008 at 2:16 PM, terry.rendon [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Ok, I know I'm probably going to take a lot of heat for saying this but I'm just going to do it. This has been a particularly politically active year. Everyone is speaking their mind about this presidential election and that is great! One of thing I've noticed while following some of my favorite video bloggers on Twitter, Flickr, etc, it seems that most subscribe to a particular political ideology. Basically, most are supportive of a Democratic candidate. Recently, I found out about a Web site called Eyeblast.tv. It's a conservative response to Youtube. I know some will say why do conservatives need to separate themselves and create their own video platform. Perhaps, the question should be Why would they do such a thing? Maybe, it is a symptom of not being welcomed in the video blogging community. The same could be said about Godtube. Perhaps it's not Christians wanting to separate themselves but perhaps a feeling of not being welcomed in the online video community. I know the demographics for the internet are young, which means
[videoblogging] Re: Callresponse
It could be indeed. I found a promotional video that demonstrated the concept. http://www.risd.edu/video/call_response/index.html This is a video art collaboration project between 3 colleges/universities around the U.S., France and Cameroon. The interesting part is the technological ability to link related videos like nodes on a mind map. Sign in as a guest and then go with the flow. http://www.risd.tv/ http://www.risd.tv/about Info is available in English and French. Gena http://outonthestoop.blogspot.com --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Loiez [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That could be magic for the videoblogging group http://www.risd.tv/callresponse/index_fr.html Loiez Deniel http://www.loiez.org
[videoblogging] Re: iReport.com - CNN CJ News Experiement
I do see positives and negatives of using the site. There is an opportunity to network with other folks outside of this group, to learn a different style of reporting or to develop a relationship with CNN. But I think their idea is to test out this experiment. Can a network news organization tap into a pool of citizen reporters and obtain content inexpensively? Because sooner or later one of these folks is going to be on seen with a breaking story. You can bet CNN will run it 24/7 and identify the source as an iReport.com contributor. It is something to keep an eye on. Gena --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Charles Iliya Krempeaux [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I can see, for some, the incentive for participating on iReport.com being (the chance of) seeing your video on CNN IF... CNN is willing to plug your name and website URL on CNN too? See ya -- Charles Iliya Krempeaux, B.Sc. http://ChangeLog.ca/ Motorsport Videos http://TireBiterZ.com/ Vlog Razor... Vlogging News... http://vlograzor.com/ On Feb 15, 2008 4:33 PM, Gena [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I found out about this from AppScout. It is CNN attempt to network with CJ's and Vloggers. You shoot news, they post it on the iReport.com web site. http://beta.ireport.com If you record something of interest they may air it on CNN. I didn't see anything about compensation if that happens so...? Anyway, I did a quick sweep of the terms of use (TOU) and they are asking for non-exclusive but perpetual right to the material. Most of it is pretty standard but what will interest many of you is their DCMA policy. It is better than most. They seem to make it easy to contest a DMCA pull order and you can submit a Counter Notification and they will restore it unless there has not been a court order. This could be good or bad. The process that a person has to follow to invoke the DCMA removal seems to shut out the random hot head who doesn't like displays of naked fruit. However this is not going to stop anyone from a corporation with a pack of lawyers from coming at you. There are also short tutorials attached to the site and an opportunity to network with CJ's, newsies and other participatory media folks. Gena http://outonthestoop.blogspot.com
[videoblogging] iReport.com - CNN CJ News Experiement
I found out about this from AppScout. It is CNN attempt to network with CJ's and Vloggers. You shoot news, they post it on the iReport.com web site. http://beta.ireport.com If you record something of interest they may air it on CNN. I didn't see anything about compensation if that happens so...? Anyway, I did a quick sweep of the terms of use (TOU) and they are asking for non-exclusive but perpetual right to the material. Most of it is pretty standard but what will interest many of you is their DCMA policy. It is better than most. They seem to make it easy to contest a DMCA pull order and you can submit a Counter Notification and they will restore it unless there has not been a court order. This could be good or bad. The process that a person has to follow to invoke the DCMA removal seems to shut out the random hot head who doesn't like displays of naked fruit. However this is not going to stop anyone from a corporation with a pack of lawyers from coming at you. There are also short tutorials attached to the site and an opportunity to network with CJ's, newsies and other participatory media folks. Gena http://outonthestoop.blogspot.com
[videoblogging] Re: NPR's Weekend Edition looking for political vloggers
I was on the #217 bus going into Hollywood last night coming home from the Vlogger Meet-up at Cantor's. Two giggly 20 something ladies were reading the Bus Tv aka Transit TV news blurb about the election. (It is a Power Point type screen) Giggler1 Somebody dropped out. Giggler 2 Yeah? Giggler 1 It must have been really sad. Giggler 2 Totally. They then went back to texting their friends not on the bus. You so need us old fogies to explain the distance between texting and knowing. As for the lyrical question of who will record our various and distinctive thoughts. We will. We don't need no stinking NPR to ignore us unless it is pledge time. Almost finishing plowing up the north 40 and heading into 5-0 Gena http://outonthestoop.blogspot.com --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Andy Carvin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi everyone, The NPR radio show Weekend Edition Sunday is looking to pull together a small group of vloggers and podcasters age 30 or under to contribute stories about election 2008 to the show. We're planning to set up a blog on the NPR website to feature all of their contributions, with one per week being featured on air as well. I don't know what the final headcount will be, but I'm guessing it would be in the 6-8 range, and we'd want to have a good diversity balance in terms of gender, ethnicity, political persuasion, etc. For more info about the project and how to apply, go here: http://tinyurl.com/ywxery thanks, andy Andy Carvin andycarvin at yahoo com www.andycarvin.com www.pbs.org/learningnow
[videoblogging] Re: Shaky Vlogger Need Imput
Hey Ron thanks for both videos. I watch the one where the Frisbee one with the dogs and the other with your Spiral rig. I got an excellent idea of how you can use a Monopod. I thought it had to be absolutely straight but the model you have has a joint that could come in handy in certain situations. Gena --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Ron Watson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Not a very good example of it's capability. That was one of the first shots with it. But it was all pretty heavy zoom. We were about 50+ yards away most of the time. Cheers, Ron Watson http://k9disc.blip.tv http://k9disc.com http://discdogradio.com http://pawsitivevybe.com On Feb 7, 2008, at 3:31 PM, Ron Watson wrote: Funny... Sorry about that. Here's the footage I meant to link: http://blip.tv/file/166202/ Ron Watson http://k9disc.blip.tv http://k9disc.com http://discdogradio.com http://pawsitivevybe.com On Feb 7, 2008, at 3:27 PM, Richard Amirault wrote: - Original Message - From: Ron Watson Here you go, Jan: http://blip.tv/file/653663 Most of our footage is shot with that rig. Here's one of my favs with lots of zoom: http://blip.tv/file/653663 The rig even makes a guest appearance... Hmmm .. that's the same file. Richard Amirault Boston, MA, USA http://n1jdu.org http://bostonfandom.org http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7hf9u2ZdlQ [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
[videoblogging] Re: How a newspaper uses video
I keep my eyes on NewsU to find out what is going on http://www.newsu.org I think it depends on the integrity of the newspaper and the resources available. In Los Angeles the Los Angeles Times bought up ever local city paper in the surrounding area. Overtime we lost those people who knew their areas, their beats and what was the historical background of an area. There has been no effort to experiment with the city and regional papers to tell stories but the old way. The only reason they were purchased was to keep the competition from gaining any ground. It effectively killed off all of the new startup papers. I look at the online version of the New York Times where they do a good job of recording content specific to the paper and to the diverse audience it serves. It might be that I like that Bittman too much but the man can cook. The regional US newspapers are going to the be pioneers of a meshing of traditional news, multimedia and video content. Gena http://outonthestoop.blogspot.com --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Jay dedman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The Associated Press Photo Managers Association (USA) made a video on how the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel uses video on the website of their newspaper. http://www.apphotomanagers.org/ktmlpro/images/uploads/video%20editing.mov if newspapers actually embrace video, and start really telling stories about my local arealook out. Jay -- http://jaydedman.com 917 371 6790 Professional: http://ryanishungry.com Personal: http://momentshowing.net Photos: http://flickr.com/photos/jaydedman/ Twitter: http://twitter.com/jaydedman RSS: http://tinyurl.com/yqgdt9
[videoblogging] Shaky Vlogger Need Imput
I have tripods but there are situations where I can't take them or environmental conditions were I wouldn't be able to get them in the door. I would like a few affordable = under $250 steadycam or monopod suggestions. I've looked at the DIY steadycam but I'm not that mechanically inclined. I need something portable that can fit into a large woman's purse (the purse being large, no me.) can be set up in under a minuet and can work with hard drive and mini records. Gotta go to work. Will check back later this afternoon. Thanks, Gena
[videoblogging] Re: Shaky Vlogger Need Imput (also known as Input)
I just got home and took a look at the video. The price is right and my purse is my euphemistic way of saying that hunk of luggage that I carry on a daily basis. If I have to find a messenger bag or similar bag that can handle 23 inches so be it. I have a Samy's Camera near me so keep you fingers crossed. Thanks for the link. Gena --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Chuck [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I LOVE my stealth pod, but you 'aint fitting that puppy in a purse. http://www.varizoom.com/products/supports/vzstealthpod.html varizoom has some other great stuff, too. add a LANC controller to your stealthpod and you are one dangerous new media force! http://www.varizoom.com/products/controls/vzstealthlx.html :-) Chuck --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Gena compumavengal@ wrote: I have tripods but there are situations where I can't take them or environmental conditions were I wouldn't be able to get them in the door. I would like a few affordable = under $250 steadycam or monopod suggestions. I've looked at the DIY steadycam but I'm not that mechanically inclined. I need something portable that can fit into a large woman's purse (the purse being large, no me.) can be set up in under a minuet and can work with hard drive and mini records. Gotta go to work. Will check back later this afternoon. Thanks, Gena - http://outonthestoop.blogspot.com
[videoblogging] Re: Shaky Vlogger Need Imput
I went to http://www.quikpod.com it seems to be a great gadget if I want to take a photo of myself but I need to stabilize as I'm shooting in variable situations. When I was shooting at UCLA the stadium vibrates with people. Or folks would stand up un-expectantly. I'm a little confused about the walking stick. Do you mean a wooden one with a tripod head? That could be kinda stylish. Gena --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, RODLI PEDERSON [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: - hi i have two one is on my walking stick. i just take off the ball and presto there is where i put my camcorder the other is quickpod if you are really desperate take the shade the shade off a lamp and there is a 14 bolt rodli
[videoblogging] Re: Shaky Vlogger Need Imput
I saw the video for that a few days ago. I didn't know I'd need something like that until this past weekend. If I don't find what I need at the photo store I'll mosey over to the hardware store and give it a go. I also saw a video of a guy on You Tube that shows you how to find the center of balance on a regular tripod that acts just like a steadycam. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1aPbwcqquk The hunt continues... Gena --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Stan Hirson, Sarah Jones [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Gena compumavengal@ wrote: I have tripods but there are situations where I can't take them or environmental conditions were I wouldn't be able to get them in the door. I would like a few affordable = under $250 steadycam or monopod suggestions. I've looked at the DIY steadycam but I'm not that mechanically inclined. I need something portable that can fit into a large woman's purse (the purse being large, no me.) can be set up in under a minuet and can work with hard drive and mini records. Gotta go to work. Will check back later this afternoon. Thanks, Gena How about the simple string tripod? Get a 1/4 20 eye bolt from the hardware store and screw it into the tripod socket. Run a string from it to the ground where you can step on it or make an adjustable loop. It works pretty well and it's about as portable as it gets. And the price is right. Stan Hirson http://hestakaup.com
[videoblogging] Re: Shaky Vlogger Need Imput (and a spell checker)
Thanks Richard - I'm diving into the Bogen site right now. I'm also looking at an Amazon page with the monopod and the heads. http://www.amazon.com/Bogen-Manfrotto-Compact-4-Section-Monopod-Anodized/dp/B9R6GE Gena --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Richard Amirault [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: - Original Message - From: Brian Richardson - I often steal my wife's Bogen monopod from her still photo setup for video. Perhaps I should buy my own :) I have a Bogen monopod (and two Bogen tripods) .. but for video use I find that the Bogen Tilt Head is a valuable addition. You *can* buy a Bogen monopod with one of these ( Bogen 3218, 3216, 679B, and more) .. but you can also buy it separately. Look for Bogen / Manfroto items #3232 and #3229 On a monopod without a tilt-pan fluid head (most of 'em) you can easily pan left and right, but tilting up / down is a problem. This accessory helps out in that area. It isn't a fluid head .. but a lot better than nothing at all and a lot cheaper than a fluid head. Richard Amirault Boston, MA, USA http://n1jdu.org http://bostonfandom.org http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7hf9u2ZdlQ
[videoblogging] Re: VlogEurope 2008 date and time suggestion
Well, if you can stand one more crazy American in the mix I'd like to try to make VlogEurope. This means I have to get a passport and stock up on my Airplane peanuts. I don't think Southwest Airlines has flights to Europe and I can't fly without my peanuts. You don't want me flying without my peanuts either. ;-) I don't know how much it will cost but I'm willing to jump over to the other side of creek. I think one of the Josh's had a video on the city and it was beautiful. Gena http://outonthestoop.blogspot.com --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Raymond M. Kristiansen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hey all, Some of you might have heard of VlogEurope. If you have not, VlogEurope is an annual informal gathering of videobloggers from Europe and friends from outside Europe. It has so far taken place three times: September 2005: Amsterdam, November 2006: Milan, September 2007: Heidelberg. This year we were hoping to let VlogEurope take place in a more central- or Eastern European setting, and after Loiez (www.loiez.org) suggested Budapest, we thought: Yeah! Budapest fulfills our mentioned and often stated intention to move things east, it is cheap to get to, cheap to be in and we hear of many good times there. The date of such a conference is always tricky. After requesting feedback from our community, we concluded that October 18th and 19th, Saturday and Sunday, are the best dates with hopes that as many people as possible can be in Budapest Friday night. October is in the climate-friendly autumn, squarely situated between the summer and christmas'y travel plans that you might have. If you have any feedback on this, you are welcome to leave them on this mailing list, join the Vlog Europe Yahoogroup ( http://groups.yahoo.com/group/vlogeurope), leave comments on our blog entry (http://www.vlogeurope.com/blog, or e-mail me or Jeffrey Taylor (thejeffreytaylor AT gmail.com) personally if you have questions or comments We'll be coming out with further details on what we ourselves envision the event to look like within the next couple of weeks. Be sure to get the word out to anyone and everyone who would be interested in coming to the event! Best regards, Raymond M. Kristiansen http://www.dltq.org http://www.vlogeurope.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
[videoblogging] Re: Help a novice out: Five questions for Videoblogging List
Welcome! Best online for learning DIY video shooting and editing? Video blogging? We start with the classics so in this case http://www.freevlog.org/ and http://www.freevlog.org/index.php/category/tutorial/ You can also check out http://ourmedia.org/learning-center Best book for learning DIY video shooting and editing? Video blogging? The following books have been written by members of the group. There are digital video books by other folks but these vlogger/writers understand the unique requirements of the medium. Secrets of Videoblogging by Michael Verdi and Ryanne Hodson Videoblogging by Jay Dedman and Josh Paul Videoblogging for Dummies by Stephanie Bryant There is no one book - some lean technical and some lean toward let's get it done. Best online video hosting platform(s)? Er - there might be a lot of spirited response to this one. Many of us here like, appreciate and feel real cozy to Blip.tv. There is YouTube, Viddler, Vox, Daily Motion, Our Media/Internet Archive and others. What I would share with you is to read the terms of service before uploading your stuff. You don't want to lose the rights to your content simply because a company agrees to host it. Also if your content is adult in nature or controversial some web hosts may not want to host your content. For example GodTube is unlikely to continuing to host a video on the Atheist Manifesto. Favorite video blog beside your own? Ah, there are too many. There is a tremendous amount of good work that is happening both by this group and others. Places you should know about as a newbie: The Columbia Migration Project http://www.columbiamigrationproject.net David Kessler's Shadow Land http://undertheel.blogspot.com Gia comparing Seesmic versus Traditional TV http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1sDUBQKDf4 Tell you what go cruise through the Pixelodeon Archive http://pixelodeon.mefeedia.com/screening_details.php?screening=1 Gena http://outonthestoop.blogspot.com Take care and happy videoblogging, Nathan Ketsdever compassioninpolitics.wordpress.com Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your home page. http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs
[videoblogging] Re: Quicktime Weirdness
I suspect you have a codec problem. Just a few thoughts. 1. I'd download a copy of MPEG Sreamclip, import the .avi to .mov to see if that helps. 2. Or you could bring it into Windows Movie Maker2 and export it out as DV - avi. Then bring it into QT Pro. I wouldn't convert anything using Windows Media Player. Gena --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Tim D [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Everyone, OK - so I've been gone for a while, and i thought everything would be fine if I jumped right back in to vlogging. Well it turns out something is happening to my videos when I create them as .avi files on Windows media player and then convert them to .mov on QT Pro. Nothing is ever as easy as yout hink. It gets all fuzzy, even breaks down at certain times, and the sound quality diminishes at some points to loud static. I am sure I am not the first one to have this problem, and it may have been dealt with before, but right now I am trying to get my first Semanal video posted and I don't have the patience to search the list. Anyone who can help me please...HURRY! I'm so dramatic. Happy Saturday! Thanks, Tim realitysandwich.wordpress.com
[videoblogging] Re: Quicktime Weirdness
No problem, I'm trying to upload for Semanal as well and as you can see you are not the only one with slippery fingers. Hmmm. Did you add a new program that has overtaken a file extension? Another thing I would look at is the QTP export settings. Was something changed or reverted back to a prior setting? That dang Real Player comes to mind. I think think MPEG Streamclip can bale you out of your worries. Don't worry, you'll make it. Gena --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Tim D [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have always converted my movies using Windows Movie Maker (which is what I meant in the first e-mail but was rushing when I typed it - must remember to proofread e-mails) into QT Pro. It is my only option, and it is what I'm used to. It's never given me a problem before. I did convert it as a DV-AVI first. I should have been more clear about that the first time. Thanks Gena. Tim realitysandwich.wordpress.com On Jan 5, 2008 11:49 PM, Gena [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I suspect you have a codec problem. Just a few thoughts. 1. I'd download a copy of MPEG Sreamclip, import the .avi to .mov to see if that helps. 2. Or you could bring it into Windows Movie Maker2 and export it out as DV - avi. Then bring it into QT Pro. I wouldn't convert anything using Windows Media Player. Gena --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Tim D timdawks@ wrote: Hi Everyone, OK - so I've been gone for a while, and i thought everything would be fine if I jumped right back in to vlogging. Well it turns out something is happening to my videos when I create them as .avi files on Windows media player and then convert them to .mov on QT Pro. Nothing is ever as easy as yout hink. It gets all fuzzy, even breaks down at certain times, and the sound quality diminishes at some points to loud static. I am sure I am not the first one to have this problem, and it may have been dealt with before, but right now I am trying to get my first Semanal video posted and I don't have the patience to search the list. Anyone who can help me please...HURRY! I'm so dramatic. Happy Saturday! Thanks, Tim realitysandwich.wordpress.com
[videoblogging] Re: my greetings card 2008
Ah, Loiez you gonna have me spend more time with AltaVista Bablefish. My French teacher told me I'd regret goofing off in class. A joyful new year my friend! Gena http://outonthestoop.blogspot.com --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Loiez D. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi friends, i just posted my greetings 2008 on my vlog http://xi-vlog.loiez.org/2007/12/_skype_me_-_greetings_card_for_2008.php Ok, it's just in french but created with all my mood messages on Skype 2007 I made a screenshot all day to do this work Happy new year for all love,peace and vlogging ( Thx to Mike and Blip,s team for help these last times) Loiez D. http://www.loiez.org skype:ultimcodex [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
[videoblogging] My Amends To Robert Scoble
Robert I want to specifically address an issue you have brought up and I don't think you were being heard. You took a lot of heat concerning the Podtech - Censorship of Loren debacle. Words were said and mud was flung in all directions. Upon reflection, I don't think folks separated you from the company or in fact the actual person that generated the situation in the first place. I think we as humans start to classify folks as personalities and not as real people. I met a very nice person (this would be you) a few years back. We talked as regular folks. To be honest I tend to do that with everyone I met. But others treat you as The Scoble with reverence. The other side of that seems to be intense anger when there is a disagreement. It is not right but there ya go, it is human. Part of it is the celebrity thing. The other side of it is somedays we just do not act according to our better natures. I didn't speak up and say Hey, he didn't cause this situation why are you going after him? I have been to other events where folks wouldn't part their lips toward me because I'm not an A - Lister. This is a good thing as it cuts down on the amount of BS I have to produce. I'm aiming for zero emissions. When I look at the comments section of your blog those folks play rough. I don't know how you can plow through that stuff on a daily basis. What is scary is that these folks like your writing but are almost cannibalistic in how they respond to your posts. You may or may not have good reason to deal with this group again. I don't know. But I do want to say that speaking for myself only I acknowledge the dog piling you received and it wasn't right. For whatever part I played I'm sorry and I heard what you said. Gena
[videoblogging] Re: your thoughts on tapes vs HD?
I've used DV tapes, SD Memory Card with Xacti and have a JVC HD Camcorder. Tape Advantages: In terms of quality the DV tapes have HD footage beat in terms of quality and a wee bit more flexibility with low light levels. Tape Disadvantage: The time it takes to convert it to digital and then you can start working with the footage. Also the amount of tapes and the available hard drive space is going to mount up. You could save the raw footage to DVD. HD Camcorder Advantages I'm using a basic level JVC HD Camcorder so the newer models might be different. Cost savings on tape purchase is a big one. I can record 7 hours on a 30GB hard drive at high quality. In decent light the video quality is just slightly below DV tape. Fairly easy to transfer to computer for editing - with a huge exception. HD Disadvantage: In low light it sucks. Also it is a pain to figure out ways to convert (in JVC) case. For the model I have I either have to rename the file extension MOD to MPG then use MPEG Streamclip to de-interlace the video. Or I save it as a DVD and de-interlace and copy to the file format I need. Depending of the skill level of the users it can get complicated. You will use a lot of storage space or you have the option of saving on DVD or your computer. I really want a good hard drive camcorder with is flexible with light quality. I'm not sure that I've seen that happen yet. I'm not going back to tape but I might have to wait until the technology catches up to my needs. My two cents, Gena http://outonthestoop.blogpsot.com --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Deirdre Straughan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Here's the sitch: I am trying to get every office I deal with at Sun (6 - 10 sites worldwide) to have a videocamera they can use to capture presentations etc. which can then be edited and re-used for sharing knowledge, training, etc. Usually the raw footage will be sent to me for editing, posting, and making into DVDs. That last point is important: I need good enough quality somewhere that a DVD is going to look reasonable (especially considering that filming will usually take place in less than optimum conditions); highly compressed MPG may not be good enough. One problem we've already run into is how to ship around large amounts of raw footage: these talks run 45 minutes up to 3 hours, and an hour of raw DV AVI = about 12 GB. Even Sun doesn't have the bandwidth for that to be a fast transfer, and I certainly don't have it at home. My gut feeling is that the best solution is MiniDV - tapes are easier to mail around than hard disks. But I'm willing to be told otherwise. I don't know the state of the art in HD-based camcorders these days - what do they compress into? How big are the resulting files (per minute)? Any thoughts/advice/pointers will be welcome! -- best regards, Deirdré Straughan living travelling in Italy (and other Countries Beginning with I) www.beginningwithi.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
[videoblogging] KCET Web Stories
KCET is the public broadcasting station here in Los Angeles. I was looking for something on Blip.TV and saw that KCET have an on-going series that is produced for web distribution. http://www.kcet.org/explore-ca/web-stories/ http://www.kcet.org/explore-ca/web-stories/indie/pity.php The target audience seem to be the under 25's with entertainment but not necessarily mainstream artists. Seems like they are focusing on folks just about to bubble to the surface. It has all of the necessary items; video, comments, tags and RSS and hosting via Blip.tv This is surprising to me because I've almost stopped watching the televised version. It seemded every other week they were/are in pledge mode and between Doo-Wap and Suze Orman there wasn't much to watch. (Although I totally dig http://classicartsshowcase.org, but not Opera) For those of you thinking about transitioning to other types of production activities this might be an idea generator or starting point. There are multiple access point to invoking the change. Be open to finding yours. Gena http://outonthestoop.blogspot.com
[videoblogging] Re: Post a videoblog on sex ed
I just checked out the introduction video. You have to be between 15 and 30 years of age. I'm not so old that I've forgotten about sex ed. I hear tell that older people might be doing the bouncy-bouncy, some with enthusiasm. Older folks returning to school need scholarships too. Bummer. Gena http://outonthestoop.blogspot.com --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Deb Levine [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I know there's a lot of talented people here. I just found a cool contest where you can load up your video blogs and enter to win a scholarship or some cash. You just have to talk about your own sex ed experiences, or imagine how great sex ed could be if only... You keep the rights to your footage. For more info, you can text contest to 61827 or go to dogooder.tv/freshfocusvideocontest Or just email me, I'll try to help. Deb
[videoblogging] Re: New way to review for school subjects?
Welcome! Glad to see more educators venture into new territory. Regarding your second question, I'm not sure if you are talking about growing an audience or having different places to distribute the videos. Both are important but others can speak to gathering the bodies. Just wanted to make sure that you knew about http://teachertube.com/ where the focus is on educational content. Other places that are doing educational videos or to check out for inspiration are: Discovery Education http://www.discoveryeducation.com Edutopia http://www.edutopia.org and videos http://www.edutopia.org/viewings Gena http://outonthestoop.blogspot.com --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, masterymaze [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi I am new to this group, and thank you for the invitation! I am interested in learning from the group. I am a teacher and creator of video podcast review lessons which I call masterycasts. Students listen to these short 5-7 minute review lessons in various school subjects. They download them from my website at www.masterymaze.com and play them repeatedly to obtain mastery. A couple of questions. First, I am creating these in Camtasia studio and looking to possible getthe new version. Does anyone have any experience with Camtasia or the upgrade? Second-- Any suggestions on how to grow the audience? I believe in free open sharing of these and all educational materials. That is my goal here. These podcasts have transformed my classroom! Thanks. Sue
[videoblogging] Re: Bre gets a writeup in the Wall Street Journal
Not sure if folks knew this but Bre was on PBS's Wired Science a few weeks back: http://www.pbs.org/kcet/wiredscience/story/68-high_speed_photos.html He was doing a demo on high speed photos by recyling a disposable one-time only camera. Gena http://outonthestoop.blogspot.com --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, jonny goldstein [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It's behind a pay wall, but here's an excerpt from an article about using video to help small business thrive: ...Mr. Torrone discovered Bre Pettis, an art teacher from Seattle who had been videoblogging about his students' art projects. Mr. Pettis, Mr. Torrone says, was like Mr. Rogers, Mr. Wizard and Bill Nye The Science Guy rolled into one. Make's publisher, Dale Dougherty, agreed to bring Mr. Pettis on board in early 2006 -- after seeing a video of Mr. Pettis accidentally harpooning his cellphone. There was a bad-boy kind of thing that I liked about it, Mr. Dougherty says. It wasn't boring. Mr. Pettis, jokes Mr. Torrone, has been voiding the warranty of electronics ever since.
[videoblogging] Re: Question about Other Video posting Sites
Hi Jill, Welcome! I'm not sure if you have done this or not but check out Blip.tv Terms of Service http://blip.tv/tos/ way down toward the bottom. You can't show naked people but you can talk about them. A week or two back folks responded to a person who wanted a safe Adult level site for web hosting. If you follow this thread you can pick up on other options: http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/videoblogging/message/66114 Hope this helps, Gena http://outonthestoop.blogspot.com --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Jill H [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hey Everyone, My name is Jill. I am on youtube, my link is http://www.youtube.com/xgobobeanx i recently started vloging for a company that deals with nudity. I started a new channel on youtube called http://www.youtube.com/icnakedpeople Because I am somewhat popular on my xgobobeanx channel, I have haters and stalkers. These two groups have followed me over to my icnakedpeople channel and have been trying to get it shut down for inappropriate content. I am not showing nudity, but it is more of a silly talk show about stories regarding nudity- nude beach experiences, new parties... etc. If you have 5 free mins, please jump over to the channel and take a look. ( i hope none of my stalkers on this email list- if anyone wants to trade scary stalker stories i am all ears) Anyhow- are there any other video posting sites that would except this talk show? I tried contacting blip, but have not heard back from them. I am not looking to get a million views, i am just looking to not have my channel banned, or flagged, or taken down. Any suggestions... please please please.. i am so desperate. Not sure if anyone has every experienced haters, stalkers, and obsessed people, but it hurts and you feel out of control, because nothing can be done. Thank you for listening, Jill [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
[videoblogging] Just A Reminder About 10Questions
If you are searching for something to record and you have the time please pitch your video question to http://www.10questions.com/ You can read the detail there but I would think some of you would want to ask questions about Net Neutrality to one of the political candidates. To our international friends I think this is U.S. based. Sorry. Anyway, gotta go but if you can do it cuz there is only six days left to participate. And it would count toward your NaVloPoMo goal. Gena http://outonthestoop.blogspot.com
[videoblogging] Re: Repair AVI files?
Just the usual good freebies like Squared 5 MPEG Streamclip, Virtual Dub and QuickTime Pro. I'd start with MPEG Streamclip cuz that baby can open a wide number of programs. http://www.squared5.com Next I'd try QuickTime Pro to see if it would accept the .avi files. http://www.virtualdub.org can do it as well but MPEG Streamclip gives you a lot of import/export options. Hope this helps, Gena http://outonthestoop.blogspot.com --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Kenya Allmond [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi all, A large number of the AVI files that my camera creates are corrupted. Some will not open at all while others open but have flickering and static. I don't know how it happened; it could be that they were damaged when I copied them onto my hard drive but that really doesn't matter at this point. I've already tried to see if I could recover them from the memory card but I had already overwritten them. Does anyone know of a tool that I can use that will repair (or salvage whatever can be salvaged from) the videos? I did a Google search but don't really want to install some random program. I'd rather get recommendations first. I'm on XP but have access to Macs as well. Thanks. . . . Kenya Allmond [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://kenya.allmond.us http://kenya.allmond.us/vlog VM/F 202-478-0490 To thine own self be true. __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
[videoblogging] Re: It is official (kinda/sorta): vlog - video blog - vlogging
This isn't a videoblog. Zigging a hand held camera lens back and forth in a corporate studio with professional lighting shot with union crew does not make this a vlog. I mean no disrespect to the efforts of Mr. Bono but you have a corporate entity thanking an employee of another corporate entity for access to their viewers who made the contributions by purchasing products based on his endorsement as a performer. Ok, fine. But it is not a video blog. Why am I ranting at you? I need to post it over there. Hmmn, it seems I have to be approved. Gena http://outonthestoop.blogspot.com --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, bordercollieaustralianshepherd [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Synergy: Bono Vlogs For NBC Nightly News From SNL Set ...Hello, my name is Bono, and I'm a rock star so begins today's rather unusual video blog from NBC Nightly News http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2007/11/02/synergy-bono-vlogs-for-n_n_70981.html
[videoblogging] Re: PhotoVideoBlogging
This is an example of photos, a bit of video and narration about experiencing New York. I found it on Lonley Planet. http://lonelyplanet.tv/Clip.aspx?key=03C7A60020B76AD5 It is an area that I think vloggers should explore more - combining stills, text, audio and videos to tell different types of stories. Gena http://outonthestoop.blogspot.com --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, John Cardenas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: is anybody here doing something I call PhotoVideoBlogging posting in your webpages or blogs Photo + Texts + videos I would like to share experiences http://www.dkar.com/archives/daily-october-2007/october19.html regards from Chengdu -China JohnDkar - aka - Juan Cardenas www.youtube.com/johndkar www.dkar.com __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
[videoblogging] FYI - Copyright and Fair Use Resources
This is a page from American University Center on Social Media that talks about Copyright and Fair Use issues for documentary, and by extension video blogger purposes. http://www.centerforsocialmedia.org/resources/fair_use There are .pdfs to download, articles and videos that give a better picture of what we can and can't do under Fair Use. Enjoy Gena http://outonthestoop.blogspot.com
[videoblogging] Re: Sanyo Xacti Problems. Please help?
What operating system are you on? If it is XP I'm thinking maybe: 1. The driver is corrupt or there is a conflict with a recently installed program or device? 2. You might not have consistently used the USB Safe to Remove feature. Most folks don't and you may not have a problem until you do and then the USB device becomes toast. But it happening on two computers at the same time? Doubtful but not impossible. 3. Most computers have 3+ USB ports, have you tried the ones in the back of the computer. Just a hunch it might be port fatigue, bent pins or something like that. 4. If you have a SD card reader lying around I'd use it to verify that your recordings are on the card. You can find them under $10 or so. Just some thoughts, Gena http://outonthestoop.blogspot.com If you have the original CD that came with the Xacti try re --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, mcmpress [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have a Sanyo Xacti and love it. But lately, I plug it into my computer via USB to get the files off my card, and the computer doesn't see/register the camera. I've tried it on another computer and it's not seen there either. I've replaced the USB chord, and it still doesn't show up. Does anyone have this problem? Any info/insight/advice most appreciated. Thanks. - Mary
[videoblogging] Re: re:Casey's thread: Dan McVicar, AFTRA, and independent producers
Just got home. Ok, that clears a few things up. I'm not anti-union. I just want to be cautious of all the future constrictions that seem to be slowly moving into place. Here in L.A. you can't take a deep breath without finding someone who wants to be an actor. True not all of them will be union actors. But maybe in the future we might have to ask or do a variation of ask and don't tell. Gena --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Jan McLaughlin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hey, Gena, I don't think media hosts like Blip would be on the unions' radar. It's the techies and talent they rep. Were Blip 'producers' of content, that might be another story. Production companies are the entities who pay techies and talent. They are 'signatories' with unions, and agree contractually to play by union rules. Unless you want to use someone like Dan (who's in the union) in one of your productions, you won't have a problem. As Dan has said, SAG has contracts that allow union actors to work on extremely low budget experimental and student films that are actually doable for small production companies. As far as I know, IATSE doesn't. Let's say you have a production company that's making a lot of episodes and lots of money, and shooting in very public spots in very union cities. There's a chance that you would come up as a blip (couldn't resist) on the union radar. The union might then approach you to become a signatory, to 'organize' your shoot. Unions have come on to independent film sets and organized them. At that point, talent and techies on the project are offered the chance to join the union. If the crew agrees to be organized, the production company kinda has to go along for the ride or shut down or re-crew. IATSE Local 52 dues are $250 annually, plus a small percentage of every dollar you make is deducted like FICA from each paycheck. It did cost a bit for the initiation ($2,400 in 1996 if I recall correctly). Production companies are responsible to make that % deduction and turn that money over to the union. In addition, production companies contribute X dollars per day (or hour, depending on the type of contract), from their pockets toward health and pension benefits. If you're not making any money or using union techies / talent, I wouldn't worry. Union folks occasionally work for free on small projects for friends and friends of friends, but it's frowned upon. As Enric notes, union reps are not that receptive to potential new members - especially when there's not a lot of work - and require some hoop jumping, including but not limited to extreme perseverance (translation: groveling). Outta time and brainspace to think about this just now. Later, J On 10/21/07, Gena [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What you say seems ok, but what happens if Google/YouTube, Blip or the other online distribution places sign agreements with the unions that could eventually push out non-union and non-commercial productions? Currently we have the choice to say Bugger off, I don't need you. If the online distribution joints are collecting revenue and braking off a piece for the union wouldn't the unions at some point force or make it known that they would prefer union talent in as many web based productions as possible? I don't know how to say this correctly but theoretically the union could tell you (Actor McVicar) to stop your production because you (Producer/Vlogger) are not paying union dues as an actor. It goes back to the question what is going to be considered a professional production? Is a one person vlogger exempt but if you have three or more working together that makes it a production company? This could set the precedent that allows the other entertainment unions jump in. I have too many questions about this. Gut feeling it seems like a creativity killer in the making. Gena http://outonthestoop.blogspot.com --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, danielmcvicar danielmcvicar@ wrote: Hi Everybody, I've been a member of SAG and AFTRA for decades, and sometimes serve on committees in preparing for negotiation. It is my observation that this is a new area for unions, producers, performers and distributors of media. The business models are being disrupted. The union has always been there to protect performers from abusive work conditions, to improve pay and conditions, and has also taken the responsibility for insuring performers. Regarding net video, the union doesn't know what to do yet. There are some plans in place that allow producers of net video to be brought in under AFTRA rules that are not very expensive. They would be similar to lowbudget film deals. Really, it is at what point does the video become professional, and is distributed in a way that makes money. You may always operate outside the union, if you are an independent producer
[videoblogging] Re: re:Casey's thread: Dan McVicar, AFTRA, and independent producers
What you say seems ok, but what happens if Google/YouTube, Blip or the other online distribution places sign agreements with the unions that could eventually push out non-union and non-commercial productions? Currently we have the choice to say Bugger off, I don't need you. If the online distribution joints are collecting revenue and braking off a piece for the union wouldn't the unions at some point force or make it known that they would prefer union talent in as many web based productions as possible? I don't know how to say this correctly but theoretically the union could tell you (Actor McVicar) to stop your production because you (Producer/Vlogger) are not paying union dues as an actor. It goes back to the question what is going to be considered a professional production? Is a one person vlogger exempt but if you have three or more working together that makes it a production company? This could set the precedent that allows the other entertainment unions jump in. I have too many questions about this. Gut feeling it seems like a creativity killer in the making. Gena http://outonthestoop.blogspot.com --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, danielmcvicar [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Everybody, I've been a member of SAG and AFTRA for decades, and sometimes serve on committees in preparing for negotiation. It is my observation that this is a new area for unions, producers, performers and distributors of media. The business models are being disrupted. The union has always been there to protect performers from abusive work conditions, to improve pay and conditions, and has also taken the responsibility for insuring performers. Regarding net video, the union doesn't know what to do yet. There are some plans in place that allow producers of net video to be brought in under AFTRA rules that are not very expensive. They would be similar to lowbudget film deals. Really, it is at what point does the video become professional, and is distributed in a way that makes money. You may always operate outside the union, if you are an independent producer, but there may be limitations in using union members or in distributing videos through union signatories. That is the same in preexisting video and film formats. There are more shared points that the union would have with producers and distributors of content. One in particular is piracy, and the violation of copyright. I have suggested that in the coming negotiation with the networks and producers for the AFTRA contract, that the performer and union retain their right to sue Youtube or another entity that profited illegally from their work and image. This would be an adjustment in language, because the current release transfers copyright to the producer, and it is the producer's responsibility to seek damages. Without drilling down into more specifics, I would like to say that a union can serve performers, creators and producers well. It is the loss of revenue from work that is the biggest threat to all. Just ask people in the music industry. Perhaps there will be an adaptation of the unions to include small producers who perform and create, and the rights for all can be protected. I don't think there is a way to bully anyone out of the sphere now. Not as long as there are video cameras, and places to post videos. What they can do is to help the performer and creator earn some revenue from the further distribution of their work in digital formats, and recover part of that revenue stream be it in paid download, or on a site or format that includes advertising. Ciao! D --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Steve Watkins steve@ wrote: Wel I am a fan of unions in general. I just think there will be some growing pains if they try to apply this stuff to net video prematurely, especially as there is currently so much hype about internet video $$ which doesnt match the reality for most. So I do look forward to the day when unions get in the way of someone exploiting people whilst making lots of money, but do not look forward to the day that some small player with no money gets bullied out of this sphere by unions. Cheers Steve Elbow --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Jan McLaughlin jannie.jan@ wrote: Is this a 'problem' for indie talent and technician? Or a blessing? Health insurance, retirement benefits, fiscal protections from abuse, etc? There either will or will not come a time when the things you produce are popular enough to sustain real livings for lots and lots of people. When that entertainment tipping point happens, why not provide yourself and the people you work with living wages and benefits? Serious talent wishing to cross over to MSM will be folded into unions; those who don't want to play in the MSM sandbox will stand outside, not looking in, but looking out to recruit new, hungry
[videoblogging] Re: I'm Baack - With A Problem
This is a tricky little rascal. I seriously think it is a missing codec issue. The thing is .asf is a old standard M$ codec. (Yeah, I know, it is actually a wrapper) I've run a number of tests: Played it with my Windows Media Player 11 - No problem. Windows Movie Maker 2 No problem, played the video and it was fine. Ulead Video 9 and imported the file - played with no problems. Imported into SwishVideo without problem. Imported into Serif Movie Plus 5 without problem. So I got to messing around with a few conversion programs. I installed one called MediaConvert. It is freeware but I don't like software that tries or needs to connect to the Internet to function. Anyway before I yanked it off my system I did have it do a properties check: Downloads\IMAG0003.ASF Format : Windows Media File size: 9.19 MiB PlayTime : 1mn 28s Bit rate : 867 Kbps Video #0 Codec: FFmpeg MPEG-4 Codec/Info : Microsoft MPEG-4 (hacked MS MPEG-4) Bit rate : 816 Kbps Width: 640 pixels Height : 480 pixels Aspect ratio : 4/3 Resolution : 24 bits Audio #0 Codec: ADPCM Codec/Family : ADPCM Codec/Info : Intel ADPCM Bit rate : 32 Kbps Channel(s) : 1 channel Sampling rate: 8000 Hz So the codec that you seem to need is the FFmpeg MPEG-4 Now I checked my video codecs from the XP Device Manager and I don't have that codec. I do have the legacy video codecs from Microsoft and the DivX codec I downloaded a trial copy of Xilisoft Video Converter. That seems to work on the .asf files. I just have short samples of .asf (lost a bunch in a crash or two) so it did work but the samples was too short to evaluate properly. I tried it on an .avi and it worked fine. So if you download to test make sure you record longer than 6 minutes cuz it cuts off after 5. Anything shorter and it does a percentage that can't be viewed. Options: 1. Can you take the camcorder back where you got it? It is a pain in the tushie to have to go through this just to work with the video file. 2. Another option is to download another codec pack - From Codec Guide http://www.codecguide.com/ the K-Lite Codec Pack Full should back fill the missing codec one way or another. Or you could download DivX Player/Codec and see if that does the trick, it is free and might be compatible with the hacked format. 3. Test out http://www.xilisoft.com/video-converter.html and see if that does the trick for you. If it does and you can't bogard the camcorder it might be a good idea to purchase it and save yourself some additional angst. 4. I really didn't like the interface to MediaCorder but you might feel different. I didn't transcode with it cuz I couldn't figure out how to do that in under 10 minutes. http://mediacoder.sourceforge.net/ 5. From the Vitual Dub forum came this tip: Windows Media Encoder 9 will produce videos with MS's ISO MPEG-4 v1 codec (fourcc MP4S). This option is only available if you choose constant bitrate (CBR) encoding for the video. Here's a brief walkthrough (if you have time to read it). I'll assume you have your original video file ready. Start Windows Media Encoder. You'll get the wizard. Pick convert a file. Select your file, then for How do you want to distribute your contents pick 'File Archive'. Click next a couple more times. UNCHECK begin converting when i click finish. Then click finish. Now click on properties. Sources pick what you want to include/exclude (video and/or audio). Now for the compression tab click on edit then click on new (under import/export). Type a name. Video should be CBR by default. Just pick ISO MPEG-4. Set your framerate at the bottom (depending on what your player supports). Then click on add and add a bitrate. You can use K and M to shorten (for example 400 K, or 10 M). Then set your audio format, video size, frame rate, buffer size, video smoothness, and keyframe interval to your own liking. Click apply, then click start encoding. That's all I got for you right now. Good Luck, Gena --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Patrick Cook [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi everyone: Just wanted to let everyone know I AM BAACK from my forced hiatus (More on that in an upcoming post to As My World Turns). That said, I have a problem. Recently I bought a Mustek DV 5300 SE Digital Camera that does still photos, video and audio (Jay, didn't you and Ryanne buy one too or is it from a different manufacturer or a different make and/or model?). Anyhow, my problem is this. The camera records video in ASF format. I have Windows Media 11 with the VCM and Bonus Codec Packs and it can't find a codec to render the video. Not sure if the problem lies with the audio portion or the video portion GSpot (Which, for those who don't know, is a utility that can be used to give specific details about a video when it comes
[videoblogging] Re: I'm Baack - With A Problem
Pat I love a challenge. I've downloaded your .asf video file. I'm going to be out for most of the day so I'll get to tinkering with it when I come back later this evening. In the meantime, MPEG Streamclip is use to convert file formats, not edit movies. The reason I recommended it was that it was a way to convert mp4 to .avi so you could edit in WMM2. I'm a little miffed that Mustek is mis-representing their product format. Maybe other folks can get to it before I can. Either way it will yield to my software army of conversion products. I got a bunch of them and I just bought another UK computer magazine with 4GB of software. (Sound of evil laugh in the background) Gena http://outonthestoop.blogspot.com
[videoblogging] Re: I'm Baack - With A Problem
Hi Pat, I'm a little puzzled because I did have a camcorder that recorded in .asf WMM2 handled it just fine. It is a M$ format. But when I went to the website they clearly state that it digital video is in .mp4. Hmmm. Here is what I think you should do. Get a free copy of Square5 MPEG Streamclip http://www.squared5.com Streamclip can't open .asf but it can handle .mp4 If that doesn't work (and I think it will cuz it is a dang good program) there are other options. One of those is an on-line converter like the one at http://media-convert.com Just upload the video and download an converted copy in the format of your choice. MC can convert from .asf and .mp4 as well as others. If that doesn't work let me know and I'll round up a few others for you. Gena http://outonthestoop.blogspot.com --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Patrick Cook [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi everyone: Just wanted to let everyone know I AM BAACK from my forced hiatus (More on that in an upcoming post to As My World Turns). That said, I have a problem. Recently I bought a Mustek DV 5300 SE Digital Camera that does still photos, video and audio (Jay, didn't you and Ryanne buy one too or is it from a different manufacturer or a different make and/or model?). Anyhow, my problem is this. The camera records video in ASF format. I have Windows Media 11 with the VCM and Bonus Codec Packs and it can't find a codec to render the video. Not sure if the problem lies with the audio portion or the video portion GSpot (Which, for those who don't know, is a utility that can be used to give specific details about a video when it comes to being able to decode it, what codec was used to encode it, and whether or not you have the codec on your system to render it) says that the video is a _COMPLIANT_ MPEG-4 video HOWEVER it also says that the codec status is UNDETERMINED. It is the codec status that STUMPS THE HELL OUT OF ME. Screenshots of GSpot's findings can be posted on the web and/or put in the files section if need be (I've also got a minute long video I can post too). The screen resolution is 640 x 480 (Which is the factory default setting for some oddball reason). It is because Windows Media can't render it that I can't get another player to play it (I've tried EVERYTHING under the freakin' sun from MPC to obscure players like GOMplayer (Which like MPC will play everything under the sun AS WELL AS partial downloads from file sharing networks). I've also tried converting it to a traditional WMV video using WME and Movie Maker (More on MM in another post as I have another problem there too) and tried converting it to AVI using STOIK VideoPak and VirtualDub. I've also tried converting it to MPEG-1 or MPEG-2 using TMPGEnc (Which usually works on just about anything related to Windows Media). And I've even tried converting it straight to MP4 using Videora and Jodix. All have been fruitless and out of futility. Just moments ago (Now that I'm back amongst the online world), I went digging and Googling on the web to see if there was a codec and/or plugin out there that would work. The closest thing I found wouldn't work with WMP 11 (It was designed when WMP 10 was the order of the day). Given all of this, I am out of places to turn to and am now seeking H E L P in resolving the issue. I'd like to be able to decode/render them so I can edit them with Movie Maker as soon as I get that fixed and ultimately be able to post my videos from that camera to AMWT TV and my political vlog. Any help you can give me would be appreciated :D Cheers :D -- Pat Cook Denver, Colorado BLOGS PODCASTS - AS MY WORLD TURNS - http://pchamster.livejournal.com/ **NEW VLOG** AS MY WORLD TURNS - http://asmyworldturnstv.blogspot.com/ (Same As Above - Only In Quicktime MP4 format) PAT'S REAL DEAL VIDEO BLOG - http://patsrealdeal.livejournal.com/ PAT'S HEALTH MEDICAL WONDERS VIDEOCAST - http://patshealthmedicalwondersvideocast.blogspot.com/ YOUTUBE CHANNEL - http://www.youtube.com/amwowttv/ THE PAT COOK SHOW - http://www.livevideo.com/thepcshow THE PAT COOK SHOW (Blogger Page) - http://thepctvshow.blogspot.com/ THE PAT COOK SHOW (Audio Podcast) - http://thepcradioshow.blogspot.com/
[videoblogging] Re: UV AMSTERDAM CALLING...
You should swing by the Pixelodeon Festival web page - there are some tasty treats waiting for your perusal. http://pixelodeonfest.com/2007/ Gena http://outonthestoop.blogspot.com --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Michael Schaap [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dear mothervloggers, I was away for a while and so was United Vloggers But we're about to relaunch this weekend; starting this Saturday when I will be delivering the very first keynote of my life - on the wonderful world of vlogs @ the Short Ride in a Fast Machine festival - http://www.submarinechannel.com/shortride/ - organized by Submarine Channel http://www.submarinechannel.com, to be held in the Schouwburg Amsterdam (the City Theatre @ the Leidseplein). Please come visit when you're in Amsterdam! My talkie will start at 23:00 in the royal loge. I'm very very nervous. Anyway anyhow, my question to you all: If you find time, could you please forward me a permalink of one of your favorite postings not made by you but by somebody else a video that, according to you was milestone in videoblogging? Like the first test Jay did in NYC with Peter for instance? Or Verdi naked? Or Josh Leo's first rant? Actually these three I've got :-) But I would really really appreciate indeed if you would send me your loved ones. I will present these jewels to the überhip guests from Picknick '08 ( http://www.picnicnetwork.org/ ) and my wonderful friends friends from Submarine Channel. Besides that I will make a section Milestones in Videoblogging on UV I think that's a swell idea somehow. Hoping to hear from you soon! May Spinoza bless you you will gain maximum gratitude! And More! Cheers ciao, Michael (formerly known as macdocman) michael[at]unitedvloggers[dot]com http://www.unitedvloggers.com
[videoblogging] Re: Creative Commons and Virgin being sued for photo use
The Cornell Law School Legal Information Institute has a page that talks about this very concept. In a nutshell it depends on where you live in the U.S. and the intended purpose of the photograph. The Right of Publicity prevents the unauthorized commercial use of an individual's name, likeness, or other recognizable aspects of one's persona. It gives an individual the exclusive right to license the use of their identity for commercial promotion. This is an extract that is taken out of context so to read the whole deal visit http://www.law.cornell.edu/wex/index.php/Publicity Gena http://outonthestoop.blogspot.com --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, David [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I read on a legal forum that a person in public can have no expectation of privacy and that, therefore, you can take images of them. Cartier-Bresson photographs and your videoblog with random incidental people walking by, therefore, are permissible. --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Brook Hinton bhinton@ wrote: if you plan to take pictures of strangers and you're going to receive any income from that, you need to have a commerical purpose consent form signed acknowledging that. Actually this is still a grey area. This area where it is NOT grey is when the person's image is used in advertising or promotion, which courts have ruled includes something like a magazine cover as it is in essence advertising the magazine itself. And of course misrepresentation (which such use really is) is a clear cut issue. But when it comes to the Cartier-Bresson aspect of art documenting public life, even when the resulting work is sold, we are still floundering in uncertain waters (and I note that to require releases for such work would make a huge portion of very important cultural work illegal or impossible to perform). This is different, however, than formal interview situations, in which case releases are indeed prudent, regardless or their legal necessity. Disclaimer: not a lawyer. Brook ___ Brook Hinton film/video/audio art www.brookhinton.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
[videoblogging] Re: Support for the Jena 6
I've just posted a number of videos from folks who are telling the story from their own perspective. That is what we all have been collectively working toward. We now have the ability to compare and contrast what is being said about a particular situation. I don't need Jesse, Al or anybody else standing and speaking when I can watch and listen from the grassroots level. This is tool cool. Did you feel it, the shift? This is real life, not an so called comedy routine. Folks are doing what the technology allows them to do, express an opinion about a current event that impacts a segment of the American population. Ding! Ding! Ding! Freedom of Speech, Expression and Right of Assembly. More videos will be posted and not all of them are going to be ripped off of NBC, CNN and other news sources. Does it warrant discussion from the group? Yes, if you want. As a matter of fact there was a lady yesterday asking about documentary videos. Here you go. vlogging documentation. Do we have to talk about it? No. And that is fine too. The (re)Evolution will not be televised, it will be vlogged. Gena http//outonthestoop.blogspot.com
[videoblogging] Re: video blogging / facebook / myspace / you tube
Hi David, just got home from the Salt Mine. I didn't know about your employer ban on blogs. Stone grievous! But as I sit here the fickle finger of inspiration is tickling my frontal lobe. If you still want to do this we need to turn toward other methods. There is compliance by defiance or as Bullwinkle might have expressed it put the boat in the ocean but which ocean? approach. Heath is on to something here so I'm just expanding on the concept. If I was gonna go this route I'd first check out: A Technical Guide to Anonymously Blogging by TechSoup http://www.techsoup.org/learningcenter/internet/page6042.cfm EFF How to Blog Anonymously http://www.eff.org/Privacy/Anonymity/blog-anonymously.php and the AnonBlog Wiki http://anoniblog.pbwiki.com/ I support you either way you decide. This is part of the reason I refer to my job as the Salt Mine. You maybe burned out and just want to drop vlogging. Understandable. Losing a job during a wave of layoff and a possible recession is not a good idea either. If I can help please let me know. I'm thinking of 2nd tier social networks that wouldn't identify you by your name where you could post videos w/o giving up your rights. You might have to stop but never surrender! Gena http://outonthestoop.blogspot.com --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, David Howell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Gena, so very few want something different these days. Most are content with the usual stuff (garbage) found on YouTube. I find it disheartening that there are so few interested in content that may be regarded as alternative vlogs. Trying to reach out to those few is a lonely task. 1 hit here. 1 hit there. Very few return. I do cherish those that come back again and again though. Those that return are generally people that I now call friends. It may just be my form of an alternative vlog that people dont find interesting? I dont know? If I knew that, your post of When to let it go... would be easier to answer. Regardless. My employer found my sites yesterday and I've been informed that if I want to keep working there, I needed to remove them (my sites). Strict corporate policy of no blogs. Yes...I know I know. It's not a blog. They dont care. It's close enough to being one. I guess I will be making my decision as to what I am going to do over the weekend. I cant afford to be jobless and my site doesnt earn me a living. Any ways...yeah. Go the Social Media way and not have a site or have your own site and run it the way you want? I would always recommend that one have their own site and control their own destiny. You can always steal a little here and there from these social media sites and incorporate it into your own site. That's always an option. David http://www.davidhowellstudios.com --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Gena compumavengal@ wrote: Not everyone wants base level content. We have that on M$M. Part of our job is to connect with those folks who do want something different. (I'm especially talking to you David Howell!)
[videoblogging] Re: video blogging / facebook / myspace / you tube
Not everyone wants base level content. We have that on M$M. Part of our job is to connect with those folks who do want something different. (I'm especially talking to you David Howell!) I know this because there is TeacherTube, GodTube, a host of green and ecology videos, and people like myself trying to extend the voice of substance into the future. I feel that non-tech folks and newbies don't know all of the option available to them when it comes to watching web videos. I've mention this before but when I do blogging/vlogging presentations one of the first thing that is mentioned it oh like YouTube? I then explain that that is one option of viewing videos. There are other options. The second reaction I get after I show them different kinds of videos is usually is Why wasn't I told about this?. MySpace is now owned by Fox - corporate media. The have licensing agreements with other content corporate media stakeholders who will refer folks to MySpace. Google owns YouTube. They have contracts with major networks who will repeat what they have been told to say, i.e. Go to MySpace and See it on YouTube You can only know what you are taught. Or repeat the lie until it becomes the truth. We have to accept that technologically people want it easy and comfortable and non-threatening. Until searching for quality vlogs and web video content becomes as easy as opening a refrigerator door folks are going to take the easier path. The reality is that YouTube made it easy to find content.
[videoblogging] When to Let It Go...
I have thought about giving up vlogging for a while. Not going to do it just yet but I want to respect some of the other folks that are thinking about it. It is important to give this a voice. It might be the right thing to do. How can I think such a thing? A long time ago I had my own website. It was a pain to update, just to add text entries and photos took hours. Adding a little .swf or video file? Egad, the horror of the memory. I had no way of knowing who came to the site. It was a long personal URL and no one ever remembered it, even when I wrote it down. It was a time sink without a return on investment. After three or so years I gave it up. Fast forward 10 years. Technology has made it easier for me to update my material via the blog interface. I can upload video, know who is viewing and make adjustments. It is not a time sink but a joy and a weekly or bi-weekly challenge. My content is being seen and not on YouTube. If it is a pain to set up and maintain a blog don't do it. There are other paths. If you are willing to share content ownership for viewership or for attracting folks to your main site go for it. It will always comeback to: 1. Why are you doing this? 2. What are you getting out of the experience? 3. Is it enough or do you need more? 4. If it causes you to suffer (and not in a good way), then stop. When you are ready, start again. There are no absolutes. You could just take an extended break? A Sabbatical? Or get on with other aspects of your life.
[videoblogging] Re: CC: Noncommerical and vlogs
Think of it in-terms of non-profit and for profit. If your blog generates money from ads, tip jars and other sources of revenue that you don't intend on sharing with other content creators then it is in my opinion commercial use. Some musicians are happy with just attributions, some release their music in the public domain. Check out the CC wiki and see if that will help you to understand. http://wiki.creativecommons.org/FAQ Gena --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, John Oeffinger [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This may be a dumb question...but... Can you use music that is labeled Creative Commons - Non-Commercial in Vlogs? Is the prospect of earning some form of revenue from ads or tip jars considered commercial meaning you can't use non-commercial music in your Vlog? Thanks...John
[videoblogging] Re: Screening Rooms/Facilities in LA?
Umm sorry but The Eagle has been converted in to a church of some kind. The Eagle as we know it flew the coup a couple of years ago. Not sure if it can be still rented for presentations. Gena http://outonthestoop.blogspot.com --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Harold Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In Eagle Rock (where they filmed Reservoir Dogs) they have a old movie theater, the Eagle Theater, which may be available for rent. I think it may still be owned by Fred Eric, who also owns the hipster cafe Fred 62 in Los Feliz: http://cinematreasures.org/theater/1145/ Eagle Rock is located between Pasadena and Glendale, right on Route 66. Nice WiFi coffee shop right up the street, some good restaurants including the Best Pizza in L.A., Casa Bianca (where they call it a pizza pie). It's a fairly large theater, seats at least 200, I would think. Harold On 9/11/07, Amy bugbee [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Is Ill Corral still around? They are a good spot for underground art - right by Mondo Video - ask the Colonel! Keep Checkin'A YEAR AT THE WHEEL DOT COMhttp://www.ayearatthewheel.com __ Boardwalk for $500? In 2007? Ha! Play Monopoly Here and Now (it's updated for today's economy) at Yahoo! Games. http://get.games.yahoo.com/proddesc?gamekey=monopolyherenow [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
[videoblogging] Re: Last Next To Heaven of Season 1
Definitely dig NTH, my tonic for cleaning out the worldly grind. Looking forward to 2008 but I have to catch up on a few weeks that I missed. Gena http://outonthestoop.blogspot.com --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Rob Parrish [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hey All, I posted the first Next To Heaven on September 19, 2006, and today I post the 52nd. A year's-worth of weekly short movies made from archive.org's public domain footage pretty impressive, if I do say so myself. I had a great time making NTH, and I think I learned a thing or two as well. Please check it out and if you don't know NTH, you're in luck -- 52 entertaining and/or disturbing videos await you! http://www.nexttoheaven.net Rob
[videoblogging] Re: Free tools for filmmakers
I've been scouting everywhere for model releases and similar items. I'm required to use a release for a project that I'm starting. Also the field log sheet is going to come in handy. Cool beans, Gena http://outonthestoop.blogspot.com --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Jay dedman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: this site is aimed more at people making movies...but might be handy for some people on this list: http://www.dependentfilms.net/files.html Downloadable forms, script software, and releases. jay -- http://jaydedman.com 917 371 6790 **check out the new look: ryanishungry.com**
[videoblogging] Re: Please help me with Green TV, Lori Lake
There are a couple of things I was musing over as I read your post and the others. I think that first you have to have content no matter if the others contribute or not. I don't think you have to abandon your original ideas because I think that there are a lot of people jumping in on the green bandwagon as in carpetbaggers selling the buzz of the week. I think a lot of good can come from continuing to show your actual expertise in real people making health environmental changes. I think it can be profitable if folks know about your skills and knowledge. Second, I think you have to find out where the green folks, sustainability people and the environmentally conscious hang their shingle. They might not want to produce regularly but they may have a video or two that they want to share or contribute to GreenTV. If you make it known to them that this is an option you could be swimming in content. From BlogHer there are writers who are connected to the green side of blogging. Stroll through and see who you can hook up with. http://blogher.org/blogher-topics/green-eco-conscious So yeah, for me it is defining the content, finding the folks and then building the network one person/video at a time. I do agree that a management system has to be in place otherwise you'd never be able to leave the house. You don't want it totally automatic because there will be video trolls and spammers that will need to be stopped at the gate. Oh an that not an activist statement. Yes, you are. Per Webster's A doctrine or practice that emphasizes direct vigorous action especially in support of or opposition to one side of a controversial issue. If you didn't believe this you couldn't take this next big step. You might not be like other activists but that is ok. There is enough work to go around. Keep the faith, Gena http://outonthestoop.blogspot.com --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, greentvgirl [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My name is Lori Lake, I am the creator of Green TV and request the help of this very creative group of minds. I am debt-free and located on a small waterfront estate at the head of the Chesapeake Bay. I created Green TV over years ago because people around me kept getting sick and dying from pollution. I am not an activist or extremist, I am a business woman and considered a green expert by many because I (with my own hands and mind) designed, built and personally financed my own green facility on a killer waterfront that includes two furnished guest suites. I write to find how Green TV could make a great interactive site and the reason is not my existing Green TV web site or content. Since going live on the internet less than 1-year ago, I have had people from all over the globe asking how they could contribute their green photos and/or videos (ranging from amateurs to architects, local politicians to government leaders, educators to media) After much thought, I decided to forgo my original Green TV platform and move towards allowing others to create their own Green TV stations like GreenTV.com/India, GreenTV.com NewYork and so on. The site I like for my Green TV stations to be modeled after is http://cu.naturalhomemagazine.com/ yet it does not accept videos yet, however, it would provide a basic idea of what people coming to Green TV want to report on; Green building projects, green people in their community, green business/government/educator leaders again, all on a local to them basis. Imagine thousands worldwide contributing to a better planet while riding on the coat tails of Al Gore's 5-year green campaign! Thank you and I look forward to a mutual beneficial business relationship with one or members of the incredibly helpful videoblogging. Lori Lake Direct contact: Lori Lake http://www.greentv.com/contact.htm Web site: Green TV.com
[videoblogging] Re: Blip Yahoo?
Wow, this is spooky. I was watching some of the video from Gnomedex and saw your interview. I learned about you company and the Levelator. I'm going to test the Levelator out. I hope it helps with some of the sound leveling problems that I had with video that I shot. These Intertubes are amazing. Gena --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Doug Kaye [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Re: Blip Yahoo? Posted by: Mike Meiser [EMAIL PROTECTED] mmeiser8Mon Aug 13, 2007 12:59 pm (PST) I know this group had gotten large but Doug Kaye's on it now!? Now I know videoblogging has jumped the shark. ;) Howdy douge. I'm a huge fan of IT Conversations. This may be off topic here, but do you guys have a yahoo user group or participatory mailing list somewhere. I can never keep up on everything happening with IT Conversations. Case in point I completely missed this interview with Mike of blip. -Mike Hiya, Mike. It's true -- I'm on the list! Mostly lurking, however. Here at The Conversations Network, we've got some cool new video projects underway, as well as some parts of PodCorps.org that will help videobloggers in ways similar to what we've done for podcasters (eg, the Levelator). Regarding IT Conversations, we have a mailing list for all registered users. Just edit your profile here: http://www.gigavox.com/update-profile/ or if you need to register first, go here: http://www.gigavox.com/join/getguestreginfo/ ...doug Doug Kaye, Executive Director The Conversations Network A 501(c)(3) Non-Profit
[videoblogging] Re: Loren says this group should be ashamed
Sometimes we are geeky. Sometimes we are human. Then there is that nerd contingency. Sometimes we have to deal with what is presented before us the best way we can. Or the worst way we can. We eventually come back to center point. If you stroll our past history you'll notice we talk about everything that relates to vlogging with some interesting side trips along the way. Hang in there, there will be a discussion about updating a standard USB memory stick for wi-fi transmission to a movlog any day now. Gena http://outonthestoop.blogspot.com --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, gogen001 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: As a newbie in this group I somehow thought it would be more technical, unfortunately there's a lot of (unnecessary?) flaming going around some racist or whatever they are videos, while, for example, the post about movlogging with bluetooth remains with only two replies. OK, my bad if I expected something different. Sorry, I'm just being sincere. PS David, I'm posting below your reply 'cause I know you better than others, no other reasons. GoGen www.gogentv.com --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, David Howell taoofdavid@ wrote: This group should be ashamed. It should be ashamed over what is happening to it right here with this discussion. The only thing I can say at this point about Feldman, Podtech, Scoble, AND this group as a whole with the infighting is *pt* David
[videoblogging] Re: Aiptek GO-HD Camera for $225
Aiptek makes a really crummy line of SD camcorders. Totally lowest common denominator. I'm all for the cheap camcorder but you can't get high def from Aiptek. Their middle name is interpolation. Always has been. Not to mention issues of parts falling off and the non-responsiveness of customer service. Not worth your money or frustration. I admit it. I'm just suspicious of that brand of equipment. Gena http://outonthestoop.blogspot.com --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Brian Richardson - WhatTheCast? [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://dealnews.com/deals/Aiptek-GO-HD-Video-Camera-for-225/181443.html If you want a 720p SD pocket camcorder, then this might be for you. Use the coupon code in the dealnews article to get the discount. I haven't used this camera myself, but it's well reviewed. -- Brian Richardson - http://siliconchef.com - http://dragoncontv.com - http://whatthecast.com - http://www.3chip.com
[videoblogging] Re: ABC Debates - Vloggercott ABC Debates
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)
justification for this video. Good point. There are many BETTER ways to start the exact same conversation without offending people. Perhaps he thinks his role is to break the boundaries of what we consider acceptable and be a shit-stirrer. Fair play. But I say that there are some things that I'd rather people didn't mess about with like rebellious kids, and then claim they have some kind of moral diplomatic immunity because what they're doing is 'satire'. As in everything, there's a line you can cross where you start doing more harm than good. Where that line is, it's hard to tell - so if you care about not doing harm, you have to be careful. Unless you don't care about what harm you do because the controversy helps you get more viewers. Or, unless you don't care what harm you do to people, PERIOD. My goal is not to defend the person or the methods, and certainly not the EFFECT on people. He says Art is a subjective thing which is a totally different argument, and used like this is as big a cop-out as a priest saying God moves in mysterious ways to explain a massive loss of life from a natural disaster. It's worse than lazy thinking, it's cowardice - as is him not commenting or responding to questions. If you don't have the intellectual chops or courage to back something like this up, don't do it in the first place. No doubt, Rupert. None whatsoever. That's why I was waiting before I commented. I wanted to see what his participation was going to be in the conversation that he started, but so far, it's been ZERO. So whatever he really thinks, and whatever spin he puts on it, I reserve my right to call him a dickhead who's doing more harm than good with this video. Without me being accused of being 'hornswoggled' or 'not getting it'. Yes Sir. Absolutely. Same to Gena, who commented earlier. I'm not trying to make excuses for him or the effect he's had on people. It's cruel as well as unfortunate. And I still think the main reason he went through with it was to get a bigger audience, not to 'start a conversation' with any real benefits for the community. Whatever. I'm done. It's possible. I said in my post that I could be completely wrong about the motivations behind this bullshit. It could be merely shock awe, designed to get him more viewers that love to live vicariously through others that feel they can disrespect people and get away with it. -- billcammack http://reelsolid.tv Rupert http://twittervlog.tv/ http://feeds.feedburner.com/twittervlog/ On 5 Aug 2007, at 02:21, Bill Cammack wrote: If you take Loren Feldman at face value, having never seen his antics before and having no idea who he hangs around with in cyberspace, Technigga appears to be an idiotic video created by an idiot. In reality, Loren _started_a_conversation_ by sucessfully emulating someone who believes that's the only way the black TechCrunch could possibly be. He also emulated someone short-sighted enough (Kramer, anyone? http://billcammack.com/2006/11/21/kramer-flips-out-d/) to feel like he could pop that kind of shit without it having any effect whatsoever on his career. Ultimately, there are tons of posts on Loren's site dissing people. This wasn't the first time, and it's not going to be the last time. It's his niche. . What was more interesting to me than the video itself was the responses non-responses from the videoblogging group. Loren started the conversation, I linked to it without context and people either wrote how they felt about it or wrote nothing at all, leaving opinions about their opinions to one's imagination. Having said that, I don't know anything about Loren Feldman other than what I've observed that's freely available on the net... a lot of which, I've linked to in this post. It's possible that I'm completely wrong. It's possible that he really thinks this stuff and his view of black people is that limited. However... I think you've all been Hornswoggled! :D -- billcammack http://reelsolid.tv [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Yahoo! Groups Links
[videoblogging] Re: Loren Feldman = Techwigga, it is not ok.
Oh no mon chere, I would not think it ok if it was funny. Far, far from it. This type of thing hurts me. Every frikin' time - I have internal callouses to buffer the injury but that is a form of my pain that isn't appropriate to share with this group. Maybe I should, but you'd witness a few howls of it is not really related to videoblogging, take it to your blog/vlog. Most of the comments here are what I would expect, was it funny? Did it deliver? The content is seen and not seen. The 'isms are hard to deal with if you don't have to deal with them all the time. We can peep around them and look to other things but the elephant is still in the room. I don't have a choice. It is a consistent aspect of my life that I have to navigate. And so when I see something like this and I want to respond in this group there are constrictions. I have reams to say this video yet I don't want to promote this person's video. I may change my mind. Probably will now that you brought this up cuz I don't want what I first posted to seem to be as acceptance of the content of the video. He has the right to make this video. I have the right to view it and make my feelings about it know. I have to defend his right to make the video because I passionately believe in freedom of speech and expression. That right doesn't stop if I don't like something and want to prevent it being seen. Watching a video that reduces women to sexual appliances that can be tracked for profit hurts. Not to mention the perpetual view that a fractional segment of the African-American community is being represented as how all of us behave, no matter what we do, which seems to be limited to sex and drugs. So that is the reason that there are no Black Tech sites or African-American tech writers? Which is not a true premise to begin with. And for the record, I do not use the N-word or support its use. Thus, my constant change in the name of the video to a term used to describe a person appearing to be of Caucasian decent who is attempting to imitate and affect behaviors of what he or she believes to be Afro American-centric in nature. I'm not trashing anyones comments about this, I want to make that clear. Rupert, I seem to be on a rant and a lot of stuff is coming to the surface. I'm going to go beat a rug or something. Gena --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Rupert [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: i had the same thought. everyone's been saying that it'd be ok if it was funny. i don't know about that. i'm not one to be po-faced, but what other levels are at work here that make it any smarter or more valid than it appears? none, as far as i can see. so why bother to do it? oh, because he knows it'll get a big audience. that's his motivation. which makes it even worse, i think. i don't feel any happier watching it than i feel watching Bernard Manning, a white UK comedian who told essentially racist gags that reinforced stereotypes and helped people feel it was OK to be racist. he was always excused by the majority of white people here because they were 'funny'. he died recently. i didn't mourn his passing. maybe gena was right, and he was high. coked up people certainly have a terrible sense of what's appropriate to say, and what's funny. so perhaps he cut and posted it high as well. whatever, i think it's lame and unhelpful and basically pretty shitty. i won't be subscribing to his show any time soon. i bet he's really cut up about that ;) - especially now that his audience figures have been massively boosted by a whole new type of person. Rupert http://twittervlog.tv/ http://feeds.feedburner.com/twittervlog/ On 4 Aug 2007, at 08:58, Jeffrey Taylor wrote: And personally, if Feldman had satirized the problem of the lack of visible gays in tech using effeminate stereotypes featuring unfunny steeotypes club-going, drug-taking, sex-addicted queens (fagg.com? I don't think so, desptie the fact that a lot of you would be laughing.), I'd be on the phone with GLAAD in a heartbeat not to ask for this video to be removed, but to publicize what a counterproductive shitty thing Feldman has done. On 04/08/07, Kary Rogers [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Aug 3, 2007, at 9:27 PM, Steve Woolf wrote: The problem is that it's not funny. I don't mean that being politically incorrect is not funny in and of itself. I mean that comedy is hard to do. Insightful satire is hard to do. I'm not sure what else I can add to this discussion but Steve Woolf's response hit close to home and I painfully nod in agreement. I struggle with walking that fine line quite a bit. Having an idea for satire is pretty easy but executing it with just the right take and the right comic sensibility is hard. My writing mind tends to lean toward parody and satire. Some ideas have a large target and it's not too hard to hit somewhere in the funny (e.g. Fred
[videoblogging] For Dan McVicar (was Re: Loren Feldman = Technigga)
Sh*t still stink no matter the source or the box (context) it is placed in. Respectfully submitted, I am not deceived. Gena --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Bill Cammack [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, danielmcvicar danielmcvicar@ wrote: Hi Bill I was wondering what you may think, as a resident African American voice in the vlogosphere. Loren took great risks, said funny things, but didn't add any positive stereotypes to mix in with the negatives. I found it funny AND offensive. He could have gone more minstrel in blackface, but I don't know how much more offensive he could have gotten. Or he he could have found a black actor to do it...tht may have filtered out some of the ugliness. Do we want the follow up? Techspic Techkike Techmick Techtowelhead Techslope and so on. I don't think so , really. Don Imus is spinning in his unemployment line. Carlos Mencia is stealing the material. D --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Bill Cammack BillCammack@ wrote: Loren Feldman = Technigga http://1938media.blip.tv/file/326972/ D, ok. Since Loren's now put up a podtech video spoofing going into the Promises center in Malibu, CA for sensitivity training and rehabilitation (which, according to their site, http://www.promises.com/index.php/facilities/ only deals with alcohol and drug rehab), I'll assume there will be no context presented by him about his Technigga video. Unfortunately, as far as critiquing Technigga, as 'simple' as his concept is, it's actually a very complex video, created by someone who has a complex format of marketing himself. It's a kind of Andrew 'Dice' Clay / guy-you-love-to-hate / guy-who-says-what-people-are-thinking-but-are-too-chickenshit-to-say character he's built for himself. Reminiscent of Morton Downey Jr. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morton_Downey_Jr. um Actually, if you go to that wikipedia page, Loren actually RESEMBLES Morton Downey Jr. :D So anyway, his gameplan is to say a lot of offensive stuff about a lot of different people and a lot of different types of people. His style is inconsistent. He complains and curses in this video http://tinyurl.com/ytrak5 about some guy that said he learned selling from Jewish colleagues (apparently, Loren is Jewish) [Side Note: Andrew 'Dice' Clay was also Jewish, Andy Clay Silverstein http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001048/, which eventually came as a major surprise to a lot of Italians that thought 'The Dice Man' was Italian] So in that video, where he's complaining about the Jewish reference, he says... verbatim: Do you learn how to drink from your Irish friends? Do you learn how to get in the mafia and wack people from your Italian friends? Do I learn how to make fuckin' sushi and attack Pearl Harbor from every fuckin' Japanese guy I know?... That post was dated May 5, 2007. Then, three months later, on August 3, 2007, he drops Technigga and answers his own question of (again, verbatim) ... Where is the, like, the black Scoble?... or... the black TechCrunch? with a dream sequence where he dresses up in character and acts out a single-dimensional version of a black technology blogger. The exact same thing he's complaining about happened to him on May 5th, he turns around and does to other people on August 3rd. Inconsistent. As far as the dream sequence, hahahaha even though in wired, Loren claims to have been a professional actor and comedian http://blog.wired.com/business/2007/08/living-in-1938-.html, unless that's a pen name he selected to do his blog and videos with, there's no sign of Loren Feldman AT ALL on IMDB http://www.imdb.com/find?s=allq=loren+feldman. However, IMDB *HAS* heard of Dan McVicar! http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0002743/ hahahaha :D Anyway. Did I LAUGH at the beginning of that dream sequence? HELLS YEAH, I LAUGHED! :D First of all, Loren looked RIDICULOUS in sunglasses, pantyhose on his head and wearing his girlfriend's jewelry! :D That's obviously not a MAN'S chain, so I was laughing from the get. On top of that, he threw on some 1980s or 1990s En Vogue music, which is hilarious on its own if you've ever seen that video. Next thing you know, he's produced drug paraphernalia (which he claims in his comments is not actually his, but just a prop from a friend) and according to comment #47, hit that pipe like he's had some practice. THEN he involves his girlfriend in the video. THEN he fakes drinking bacardi straight out of the bottle with the cap still on it and no liquid moving AT ALL in the bottle... Maybe it's because I'm an editor and I could see how ridiculous and fake the whole setup was, but I was laughing my ass off at the intro. However. As SOON as he started talking, it was clear that he was being disrespectful. He had an opportunity, after all his bitching and moaning about someone
