[videoblogging] Looking for hip vloggers to vlog event
Hi, I'm looking for some cool vloggers out there to help me document event (on Friday Aug 28 in Manhattan) for online collaborative film I'm working on. If you would like to attend event and assist me on project, please send me an email at jayvi...@yahoo.com (offlist) Also, looking for a sound person with their own equipment. Jerry [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
[videoblogging] Pixelodeon videos
I'm looking for Fred Seibert's talk. Is that out there anywhere?
[videoblogging] Stage6 goes beta
Finally out of alpha. Look for much more rapid development now that we have the new site up. www.stage6.com Give it a whirl. Feedback is appreciated. :) Jim V
[videoblogging] Re: Stage6 goes beta
Nothing big, they are still running little tweaks. It should be back in just a few minutes. --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Steve Watkins [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It was looking good but has encountered a problem as Im sure you know, hope its nothing major! Cheers Steve Elbows --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, JV jvinson@ wrote: Finally out of alpha. Look for much more rapid development now that we have the new site up. www.stage6.com Give it a whirl. Feedback is appreciated. :) Jim V
[videoblogging] Stage 6 Maintenance
We will be doing some major maintenance on the site today. We will be putting up a maintenance page at noon. I'm excited about the updates. When we get it up Ben or I will be eagerly showing all the new cool stuff that has been added. Thanks, Jim V DivX, Inc.
[videoblogging] Re: Collaboration again
Who was charging to encode in DivX? Jim V DivX, Inc. --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Ron Watson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That's what I was looking for. I decided on the hi-quality single bit h.264. (Are they still charging content creators to encode using DivX?) Any other opinions on how to share hi-quality video? Thanks, Markus! Cheers, Ron Watson On the Web: http://pawsitivevybe.com http://k9disc.com http://k9disc.blip.tv On Mar 12, 2007, at 8:29 PM, Markus Sandy wrote: On Mar 12, 2007, at 5:01 PM, Ron Watson wrote: I am busy checking out the app and the site. Can't seem to find information on filetypes and cross platform compatibility. all file types are supported. installers availabel for osx and windows. join spinxpress yahoo group if you want to try alpha linux install. Anyone have any thoughts on what file types to use for maximum compatibility. you may find this useful http://media-collaboration.pbwiki.com/VideoWorkflow also, http://aliveinbaghdad.pbwiki.com/AIB%20episode%20format and http://swajana.pbwiki.com/Documentation http://SpinXpress.com/Markus_Sandy http://Ourmedia.org/Markus_Sandy [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
[videoblogging] Re: Collaboration again
We have had an open offer of not only free encoding license vor video, but also covering mp3 encoding for quite a while now. I've been here since 2002. Non commercial has always been free. Anyway, hit me up if you have any DivX questions or want more info about free licensing. Jim V DivX, Inc. --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Ron Watson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: IIRC, DivX was a $500 purchase if you wanted to encode video using DivX. Of course that was around 2000-2002 or so, and it totally could have been less money, but I remember wanting to use it, but not wanting to pay so much to do so legally. $19.99 is a much better price. Ron Watson On the Web: http://pawsitivevybe.com http://k9disc.com http://k9disc.blip.tv On Mar 13, 2007, at 3:24 PM, JV wrote: Who was charging to encode in DivX? Jim V DivX, Inc. --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Ron Watson k9disc@ wrote: That's what I was looking for. I decided on the hi-quality single bit h.264. (Are they still charging content creators to encode using DivX?) Any other opinions on how to share hi-quality video? Thanks, Markus! Cheers, Ron Watson On the Web: http://pawsitivevybe.com http://k9disc.com http://k9disc.blip.tv On Mar 12, 2007, at 8:29 PM, Markus Sandy wrote: On Mar 12, 2007, at 5:01 PM, Ron Watson wrote: I am busy checking out the app and the site. Can't seem to find information on filetypes and cross platform compatibility. all file types are supported. installers availabel for osx and windows. join spinxpress yahoo group if you want to try alpha linux install. Anyone have any thoughts on what file types to use for maximum compatibility. you may find this useful http://media-collaboration.pbwiki.com/VideoWorkflow also, http://aliveinbaghdad.pbwiki.com/AIB%20episode%20format and http://swajana.pbwiki.com/Documentation http://SpinXpress.com/Markus_Sandy http://Ourmedia.org/Markus_Sandy [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
[videoblogging] SXSW Roll Call
Who is there when? I'll start - Jim V - 9-13th
[videoblogging] Re: Environmental Videoblogging
Another interesting element on the site... it looks like they are setting up an ad network. I haven't had time to look through it too much, but this is a really interesting idea. JV --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Steve Watkins [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks thats an interesting site :) I was rather interested in the technology used to do the video audio commenting at any point in the timeline, and discovered it seems to be using innertoob/crowdaboutus: http://www.innertoob.com/faq.htm http://crowdabout.us/ Have we talked about these or similar services/features in the past at all? Im always interested in who actually runs environmental sites like this one, it seems like Carter Harkins is involved with innertoob crowdabout.us, and so this site could be seen as a rel demonstartion of their technology, in conjunction with various partners who are interested in the environment, sustainability etc. My prediction is that green etc issues are going to become so large that there will be rather a lot of this stuff in future, I think a lot of it will be part of every other area of our lives, so will also be talked about as part of vlogs on other subjects, so I like your idea about people mentioning this stuff in their shows that arent specifically green-themed. I should disclose that Ive long thought of setting upa a site that would be quite similar to that planet2025 site in some ways, although as its me Ive never actually got round to doing it. But who knows at some point I might, although lets hope its not another area where there are almost more sites than there are people actively contributing to them! Cheers Steve Elbows --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, jean-marc docp@ wrote: I was contacted by Carter Harkins who founded a directory of environmentally minded videos. He calls it a 'green youtube'. He will be launching it in 2 months and is inviting video creators to upload material. Since the creators of Galacticast were interested in something similar, I thought I'd let them and everyone here know about it. The Web address is http://planet2025.tv Also I need to clarify that I am not part of this new enterprise, only flattered by being contacted. Previously, I commented that, in my opinion, filming anecdotal weather anomalies such as off-season snow in Arizona and sunshine in Quebec, is not insightful and will be ripped apart by people employed to do just this. The best illustration of this is how AL Gore got ripped apart on CNN which showed his carbon footprint is not consistent with his message on Oscar night. Anyway, since people here have shown environmental awareness, beyond our own lifestyles I think we can make a difference within our shows. Mine has a very modest audience but I did make a video about the greenhouse effect in the context of space, my show's topic. How about you? Especially creators who make entertaining shows, and so have larger audiences, couldn't you make a parody/comedy of global warming/ice age/Oil industry execs. ?
[videoblogging] Re: Photos and Links: Beyond Broadcast 2007
Thanks... I was really dissapointed i couldn't make this Beyond Broadcast. I really like the Beyond Broadcast and OMDS conferences. Now I just spen half a day reading and watching videos from this one and can't wait for more. Does anyone know if ITP is hosting anything soon? I really like the stuff they pull together. JV --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, David Tames [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello, Here's a Flickr Query that will show you photos from Beyond Broadcast 2007 (by various folks, sorted by interestingness): http://flickr.com/search/? q=beyondbroadcastd=posted-20070223-20070226s=int It was quite an interesting day. Various people's notes and comments on conference as per del.icio.us tags are easy to find via: http://del.icio.us/tag/beyondbroadcast Cheers, David. David Tames, Filmmaker Media Technologist http://kino-eye.com | 617.216.1096
[videoblogging] Re: DivX??
I don''t want to get into a commercial here, but just trow out some details. DivX is based on the h.263 standard. The ipod can decode h.263, but requires it to comply to the Apple standards. On the other hand, DivX is integrated into a lot of devices as a feature on products (phillips, Sony, Toshiba...) to the tune of over 70 million devices shipped. I'm not sure how many video enabled ipods have shipped. There are always elements we are working on to make the technology better tailored for video blogging. It is a marathon, not a sprint. That is why you see Ben and myself bopping around in forums and at events. We want to do it right, and we that means ingesting as much input as possible. Part of that is orchestrating web elements with a coherent and powerful consumer electronics offering. We think part of that CE offering should be that it is global and open. On the computer side, that means we comply with standards that are published and open as well as support as much on the OS side as we can. We just released the open source encoding app for Mac. Our browser plugin is tested on every browser on PC and Mac. To take it a step further, our videos are decodable by numerous third party applications like VLC (This means the video works in the Democracy Player). On the flip side, we work with xvid so they can include DivX profiles in their encoder. This allows xvid to be decoded in our decoders. So there are a lot of improvements to work on, but when I look back over the past few years, I think we are laying some good tracks. JV --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Robyn Tippins [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Slightly on the subject, I use Adobe Premier 1.5 and I don't see H.264 as an option. I see H.262 and H.263, but no H.264. I have considered upgrading to 2.0, will that give me H.264 as an option? Robyn Tippins Sleepyblogger.com | Gamingandtech.com | Intel.com/software _ From: videoblogging@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Paul Knight Sent: Friday, February 23, 2007 10:06 AM To: videoblogging@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [videoblogging] DivX?? Unfortunately I have not got an ipod anymore so I really can't answer the ipod quandery, maybe some people could let you know on that one. But having said that divx uses H264 technology so you never know. Paul On 23 Feb 2007, at 13:19, Rupert wrote: Aha! So this is what I was after. Your MOV or MP4 files are actually compressed using the DivX codec? So all the mov or wmv files I watch could be DivX without me knowing, and that's why I never see mention of DivX? (I love risking looking stupid in public.) So I could create a DivX file that's playable in Quicktime, and another DivX file that's playable in Windows Media Player? Is that right, Paul? Could I make an iPod or PSP compatible DivX file? I love the use of the word 'Jacket' I've just got back from holiday - hence the flurry of posts - and I just caught up with your Comic Relief vlog, Paul. Nice one. Today's the best yet. I particularly like the big eared red nosed quickie at the end. http://www.dailymot http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x18zwg_comic-relief-2322007 ion.com/video/x18zwg_comic-relief-2322007 R On 23 Feb 2007, at 12:48, Paul Knight wrote: I've bought it and love it, clarity and very small file sizes, as well as the encoding is quick and you can play them on certain DVD Players. I use a quicktime jacket when uploading to blip.tv and I have had no complaints so far. Try it, why not. There is also a great community over at stage6.com and you'll find a great deal of vlogging members there already. It works for me in so many ways, probably the best online thing I bought since quicktime. Paul On 23 Feb 2007, at 10:20, Rupert wrote: I feel a bit of a fool. I was talking to somebody about vlogging and they were raving to me about the quality and compression of DivX. I don't know anything about DivX. I don't feel that much wiser after reading up about it on Wikipedia, DivX.com etc I don't know any vloggers who use it, and can't remember seeing a DivX labelled feed, the way many people list QT, WMV and iPod feeds. Why do so few people use it, when it would appear to be very popular among P2P video sharers? Every conversation about which formats to use, always discusses QT, MP4, Windows Media and Flash? When people talk about using Windows Media files, are they also assuming that DivX is under this banner, because Windows Media Player comes preinstalled with the DivX codec? And if so, why do people provide wmv files and feeds instead of divx, if DivX is so much better? Or is it not? Yours confused Rupert [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been
[videoblogging] Re: DivX??
Rupert,
This is precisely the type of email that helps us.
As for complicated upgrades, If they are on Democracy, no. Fireant
should be fine also. For other people, the complication varies
depending on the implementation. FFMpeg, VLC playback DivX. Also,
installs can be done with javascript, so it is seamless, but still a
bump in the road for first timers.
As for mp3 audio, this sounds more complicated than it is. Every video
has some sort of audio, we just choose to use a very popular codec. If
you want, you can make a DivX file with ac3 audio. If the user doesn't
have ac3, they won't get sound. So, all files have a video stream and
an audio stream in the same file. All DivX encoding applications
include a licensed mp3 encoder.
Things here are moving fast and our communication on the site is
obviously lacking. Part of the difficulty in explaining what DivX is
and What DivX does is due to the breadth of endeavors we have going.
What we do offer is very high quality video. millions of devices. True
interoperability. ('It plays in QT, iTunes and ipod' isn't exactly
interoperability. It plays on VLC, Sony, Toshiba, Democracy sounds a
little more interoperable to me).
DivX might not be the right fit for you right now, but keep bringing
the feedback and we will be working with everyone up and down the
chain to facilitate better media. Ben and I will be at SXSW and can
bring some specifics about what we are working on (i.e. top secret
pictures ;) ). I'm excited. It should bring some more utility to video
bloggers. I feel like I have taken up too much space here in the last
24 hours and I hate spam, so I'll take me stuff off line. If you have
any questions, as always, feel free to email me [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Cheers :)
--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Paul Knight [EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
sometimes poeople talk shit in this group, some others who try to
help you get ignored
Paul
On 23 Feb 2007, at 18:02, Rupert wrote:
Jon,
Thanks for that.
I tell you one thing you could do which would help your cause a lot.
Provide a simple explanation on your site of why people posting
online video should use DivX. Specifically with regard to my
concerns below:
I must be stupid, but I spent hours today - HOURS - trying to find
out what the hell DivX was, why I should use it, why I hadn't heard
of it being used by any videobloggers, who exactly *does* use it to
make it the world's most popular video compression technology.
Could I believe any of this? Did it matter?
And what form do DivX files come in? Some things talk about AVI,
Paul makes his in MOV. Everywhere says that DivX audio is in MP3
form. How is this packaged with the video: in one file? And isn't
this a pain?
And most of all, IF I USED IT, WOULD PEOPLE BE ABLE TO WATCH MY
VIDEOS WITHOUT PERFORMING COMPLICATED TECHNICAL PROCEDURES TO UPGRADE
THEIR PLAYERS?
Honestly, this information could not be more difficult to find. The
Wikipedia entry is impenetrable geekspeak, the DivX.com site is full
of hype and no answers to any of the questions above. I googled for
a long time, and tried to find Groups and Forums. I'm exhausted and
annoyed. I still don't really know the answers to any of them.
It comes down to this: I am happy with encoding my films in Quicktime
with the H264 codec, and theoretically in Windows Media if I can find
the time, and letting Blip make a flash player for my blog. Why
should I use DivX? Are there people out there who are big DivX fans
who are looking for DivX content and would subscribe to my feed so
that they can watch DivX films on their portable devices?
What? Why? Who? Where? When? HELP!
Rupert
On 23 Feb 2007, at 16:55, JV wrote:
I don''t want to get into a commercial here, but just trow out some
details.
DivX is based on the h.263 standard. The ipod can decode h.263, but
requires it to comply to the Apple standards. On the other hand, DivX
is integrated into a lot of devices as a feature on products
(phillips, Sony, Toshiba...) to the tune of over 70 million devices
shipped. I'm not sure how many video enabled ipods have shipped.
There are always elements we are working on to make the technology
better tailored for video blogging. It is a marathon, not a sprint.
That is why you see Ben and myself bopping around in forums and at
events. We want to do it right, and we that means ingesting as much
input as possible. Part of that is orchestrating web elements with a
coherent and powerful consumer electronics offering. We think part of
that CE offering should be that it is global and open.
On the computer side, that means we comply with standards that are
published and open as well as support as much on the OS side as we
can. We just released the open source encoding app for Mac. Our
browser plugin is tested on every browser on PC and Mac. To take it a
step further, our videos are decodable
[videoblogging] Open Source Dr DivX for Mac
I leterally have tears in my eyes (maybe it is just lack of sleep). Either way, I am relieved, excited, proud, whtever that we have the first version of this out - http://labs.divx.com/LatestOSXDrDivX Other than the labs link above, this is the first place this is posted. *grin* Jim V
[videoblogging] Re: GALACTICAST Sponsor Credits
I added it to the feature list on our site, so it should rotate through the big promo on the front of Stage6. --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, casey.mckinnon [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi guys, Rudy and I have always wanted to do something different from the norm, so today we launched a unique sponsorship programme. Depending on how much someone donates, they are given credit as a Galacticast crew member on our site: $5- Best Boy $10- Foley Artist $25- Caterer $50- Propsmaster $100- Cinematographer (bonus: gets a link from our site credits) $500- Producer (bonus: gets a link from our site credits and a full screen video credit) In addition to the sponsorship programme, we also announced a wish list (if anyone can fulfill the items on the wish list they get instant producer credit) and a store. We've been spending over 50 hours/week on our show since last May, so we hope this will help us out a bit. N.B.: I'm not asking you to donate, I just thought the group would be interested in our efforts to make some money independently... Take care, Casey --- http://www.galacticast.com/
[videoblogging] Re: I think it is a shame
I keep a couple of clichés around for this. I know clichés are clichés, but sometimes they help. First off, this is a marathon. There is a lot more to be said about how viral, commercial, personal, citizen journalism, vlog, online media will develop. My youthful idealism says that virtue will win out in the end. At least that is what I am banking on. Second, this isn't a zero sum game. If you tube and blip and everyone else keep the same market share in the online video space for the next few years, everybody on this list will have access to a comfortable lifestyle. Of course, none of this is guaranteed. So keep working hard, but stay focused on the goal and don't get distracted. and I agree, it is a shame ;) Jim V --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, bordercollieaustralianshepherd [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That YouTube is getting the attention when Blip/Mike should be getting press. Talk about the tail wagging the dog or some other mo-better saying. I like the direction I see things are taking. Compensating creators is overdue and should NOT have been a On second thought kind of policy. That crap about paying now as opposed to earlier ... SPIN. The screaming (ASCAP, BMI, MPAA) did on behalf of 'signed artists and the obvious mistake of looking/reacting the wrong way when the consumers became creators typical don't do as I do, do as I say in reverse. What's good for the goose is good for the gander... I sure hope this leads to a greater symbiotic relationship. Which then leads to a whole new way of advertising supporting entertainment. The no spin zone Blip gets better everyday as does my respect for you (Mike H). Fine line to walk. Keep up the highwire tightrope negotiations. I see that you are putting a lot of energy into this. Don't screw your pooch by putting your face on this if the majority of the community is not in support. In my opinion (for all that's worth) there are those that do and those that watch. Thanks for DOING IT for everyone's benefit.
[videoblogging] Re: Sundance?
I'm not going this year, but Ben is there. He is heading a panel at Slamdance on the 21st about digital distribution and online media. I think he is there the whole show, so hit him up if you are in Park City. We also are sending out the 8 Wishes guys, so if you want to meet them, they we be there doing whatever they do. Jim V --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Jan McLaughlin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If any of you wind up seeing Starting Out in the Evening or The Savages I'd sure like to hear about it. Wish I could be there :( Jan On 1/18/07, J. Rhett Aultman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Any Vloggers heading to Sundance this weekend? We'll be at Sundace for the tail-end of the festival next weekend. Will you guys still be there? We should totally do a joing vlogging session if you will! -- Rhett. http://www.weatherlight.com/freetime -- The Faux Press - better than real http://fauxpress.blogspot.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
[videoblogging] Re: AVI to Quicktime
If you have DivX for Mac you can render DivX avi's in imovie or final cut or whatever. http://www.divx.com/divx/mac/ If anyone wants a sn, email me and I can get you one. Jim V --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Bill Cammack [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/videoblogging/message/54600 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/videoblogging/message/54604 Mpeg StreamClip -- Bill C. http://ReelSolid.TV --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Bill Streeter bill@ wrote: I'm asking this question on behalf of a friend. And I'm sure that it's a question that's been addressed here before. But I can't find it on the list. So ... anyway my friend has a Samsung camera that records to an SD card. He's on a Mac and has QTpro but he can't seem to convert the AVI files that the camera makes to something he can edit or play back. He tried iSquint with some success but it recompresses the file so the image is somewhat degraded--so is there some other Mac utility out there that will do this conversion? Thanks Bill Streeter LO-FI SAINT LOUIS www.lofistl.com
[videoblogging] CES is over
Man... this was a long week. Thanks to everyone that stopped by, it was a blast. The shows went really well. Even on the last day of the show with Tiki Bar, we had a full audience half an hour after CES was over. Hopefully some business guys came away better educated about web video entertainment. I think it helped DivX internally also. Ben and I are always evangelising inside the walls, but it was great for other DivX'ers to see a slice of the diversity first hand. I noticed a lot of them would be watching if there weren't in meetings. Our machines are in transit, but we should be posting up a lot of video next week, we have a few up now here - http://stage6.divx.com/Stage6_Live_at_CES off topic - I found our taser video from last year - http://stage6.divx.com/members/176/videos/1021273 (yes, mattzog went twice so we could shoot it in HD)
[videoblogging] DivX Stuff
I try not to spam the group, but I'm really stoked about the progress we are making with Stage6. It has a long way to go. I know. In the mean time we are taking one little step at a time. There are a lot of little improvements with channel promotions, better embedding and what not. The thing that I am the most excited about is bringing together socially conscious web video producers into a common arena. In addition to treehugger.tv, we have greenpeace and we also just had Witness sign up. I've seen a lot of activity on videos like Steal This Film (the Pirate Bay Doc), The Corporation, Manufacturing Consent. We also are working with Creative Commons on their Birthday Party. http://creativecommons.org/weblog/entry/7142 http://stage6.divx.com/TreeHuggerTV http://stage6.divx.com/Witness http://stage6.divx.com/Greenpeace_Features http://stage6.divx.com/Greenpeace_News http://stage6.divx.com/Greenpeace_Shorts http://stage6.divx.com/members/83077/videos - Other stuff I know many of you are working with Ben on some interesting stuff on and offline. I'll be there at CES pitching in. So long story short, thanks to everyone here that is using the site. If anyone has questions or suggestions, Ben and I are around (I read the group daily). I apologize for the spam, but I am just chuffed at how things are going and I am looking forward to adding more and more every day. Cheers, Jim V [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[videoblogging] Re: Large Video Files - where to host?
It might not be what you are looking for, but we check out stage6.divx.com... we are hosting full length and HD stuff. Jim V --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, WWWhatsup [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Archive,org is a good non-commercial option, and they actually ask that one post as higher resolution version as possible. One can specify 'no derivatives' to avoid transcodings to other formats on the site. There is no way to prevent a savvy user from modifying video. joly At 04:17 PM 12/5/2006, you wrote: A friend of mine is the IT director for the state AG's office. He's asked me where he can post videos of the fire at The Station nightclub. There are two requirements: First - the site has to have the bandwidth necessary to host a bunch of videos. I explained he might have to break it into chunks but that didn't seem to phase him. Second but most important is that nobody be able to modify the videos. Any suggestions? I know about google, blip, youtube etc. but curious if they can handle the requirements. Yahoo! Groups Links --- WWWhatsup NYC http://pinstand.com - http://punkcast.com ---
[videoblogging] New DivX Mac Stuff
There has already been a bit of discussion online about the new mac software we released yesterday, but the intesting part for this group is probably the tutorials. http://www.divx.com/divx/mac/tutorials/ This covers things like export from imovie, quicktime or FCP as well as using converter and scheduling jobs and batches. It also includes a built-in html generator for converted files. It is all free trial stuff, but, as always, if anyone wants a SN, drop me a line. Jim Vinson DivX, Inc. SPONSORED LINKS Fireant Individual Typepad Use Explains YAHOO! GROUPS LINKS Visit your group "videoblogging" on the web. To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service.
[videoblogging] Beyond Broadcast - OMDS II
I'm here in Boston getting ready for the weekend. If anyone wants to get together, drop me a line. It is a bit rainy, but I'm still up for meeting anywhere around Harvard. Look forward to seeing everyone in person or online. Online Registration - http://www.beyondbroadcast.net/blog/?page_id=31 Jim Vinson DivX, Inc. SPONSORED LINKS Fireant Individual Use Explains YAHOO! GROUPS LINKS Visit your group "videoblogging" on the web. To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service.
[videoblogging] Re: Using the Divx codec
DivX doesn't come pre-installed, but lots of stuff doesn't. In fact, WMV and QT files aren't backwards compatible, so people rgularly need to upgrade. We do have a Browser plugin that works on PC and Mac and is supported on Ourmedia. Check it out at - http://labs.divx.com/archives/72.html code generator - http://labs.divx.com/node/52 Webmaster SDK - http://download.divx.com/player/DivXWebPlayer_WebmasterSDK.zip Jim Vinson DivX, Inc. --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Joshua Kinberg [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My aim is for Windows users to be able to view the video right in their IE browsers, using whatever Windows software came pre-installed on their PCs. DivX does not come pre-installed on PCs. -Josh On 4/14/06, Harold Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi there, I just used a tool (VirtualDub) to transcode/encode the .avi footage I recorded using my Gmini camcorder, yet the resulting .avi file (which I placed on my blog) apparently requires another codec in order to play. I'm guessing the codec it wants is Divx, since I'm fairly certain the tool I'm using uses it. So my question is: Is Divx ubiquitous enough for it to make sense for me to use when transcoding/encoding my video? Or would it make more sense for me to use another codec? My aim is for Windows users to be able to view the video right in their IE browsers, using whatever Windows software came pre-installed on their PCs. Thanks, Harold YAHOO! GROUPS LINKS Visit your group videoblogging on the web. To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service. Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/videoblogging/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
[videoblogging] Re: Will vodcast/podcast Internet Entertainment Networks Work?
I think this is a tricky question and a bit confusing. I don't think we will see internet only dramas that are producing weekly episodes with budgets in the tens of millions anytime soon. This is one element of the TV template. I think that internet entertainment networks will work. (Obviously or I wouldn't work where I do.) But, it reminds me of a quote from Dave Chappelle's interview on Inside the Actors Studio. His father, a professor, asked him if he thought he could make it as a comedian. He responded that if he could make as much money as a teacher and be a comedian, then he would consider that making it. But back to the template element. I don't think it is out of the question, but I don't think it is mandatory either. I think the cornerstone of digital entertainment is the freedom to use any format, even a traditional one. I think it is like asking if television will be able to succed with vaudeville programs at its inception. It did, but it succeeded with other programs as well. Vaudeville, both over television and in person slowly morphed into unrecognizable forms such that the vaudeville format is considered passe, but the Chappelle show is fresh and innovative. Jim V DivX --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Michael Sullivan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Since this is one of the more common emerging businesse plans in this space, I ask will it work? Will it try to mimic the template of TV and Radio and have success? I am speaking of Exclusive Networks of content creators, not marketplaces where anyone can sell content through... like iTunes, openomic, fireant(?) etc... I assume Apple and others are thinking about launching such a service instead of simply selling a la carte media. How do you think it will all play out? -- Sull http://vlogdir.com http://SpreadTheMedia.org Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/videoblogging/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
[videoblogging] Re: can someone PLEASE tell me the right format to use?
We aren't even close to all, but here is what our web player works on - On Windows, all of the following browsers are supported: * Internet Explorer (5.0 and above) * Firefox (1.0 and above) * Mozilla (1.7 and above) * Netscape (8.0 and above) * Opera (8.0 and above) An on the Mac: * Safari (2.0 and above) * Firefox (1.0 and above) * Mozilla (1.7 and above) * Netscape (7.2 and above) * Opera (8.51 and above) * Camino (1.0 and above) --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Pete Prodoehl [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: missbhavens1969 wrote: If you find a way to compress to a format viewable by all people on all computers with all platforms from all browsers, please let me know about it! I was under the impression that that absolutely does not exist. ASCII text Hmmm, actually, that might not even work. :/ Pete -- http://tinkernet.org/ videoblog for the future... Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/videoblogging/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
[videoblogging] Re: one video format for windows and mac?
And don't forget DivX. We don't play on ipos or psp's (yet ;) ), but we have more than 50 million certified CE devices out there. That is more than every version of every ipod sold (video and non-video). We have a web player for windows and for mac. Jim Vinson DivX, Inc. --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Bill Streeter [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The problem is that there isn't just one good universal format. Flash comes the closest to being a universal format for Web viewing, but it doesn't work on most portable devices. If you want to be sure that your stuff can be seen on the iPod then choose one of the 3 formats work with it: MOV, MP4 or M4V (actually there are only two formats MP4 and MOV since M4V is just a MP4). Also MP4's isn't as universal as you might think. It's not the 'MP3 of video.' Windows Media doesn't natively support it. And the MP4 that is encoded to play on an iPod won't play on a PSP and vice versa. But then again I've heard reports from some people who post in quicktime and WMV that the WMV is downloaded much more. But I believe that Andrew from Rocketboom has said that the majority of their downloads are Quicktime. Perhaps he'll correct me if I'm wrong. Fortunately, thanks to the popularity of the iPod and it's supporting software iTunes, quicktime isn't all that rare on PC's anymore. It's pretty standard in fact--for people inclined to consume online media. I currently post iPod compatible MOVs and Flash, but that may change soon. The ratio of views that I get is 50 to 1 favoring quicktime. Bill Streeter LO-FI SAINT LOUIS www.lofistl.com --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Kent Nichols digitalfilmmaker@ wrote: If you just want one format, go with the iPod video format. We encode, .mov, .m4v, .mp3, flash, and .wmv. With .m4v being about 98% of our viewership. -K --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, sdorfman.rm sdorfman@ wrote: Hello everyone, I'm about to start a video blog. I'm trying to decide on a format to encode my videos in, and I was hoping for feedback from the collective experience of this list. Here are the goals I'd like to satisfy with my video compression choice: 1. one format for windows and mac (hopefully this is possible, I'd rather not have a .mov and .wmv of each video because that complicates things and takes up double the server space and doubles my compression time. maybe mpeg4 will satisfy this requirement? i realize windows users can download quicktime, but i'd rather use a format that doesn't require windows users to have to download software.) 2. compatible with video ipods 3. easily compressed with my existing workflow Final Cut - Compressor. What do y'all think? Am I asking for the moon here? Simon Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/videoblogging/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
[videoblogging] SXSW - Give DivX a try
In case anyone is interested, we will offer free hosting of DivX video posts from sxsw. I think if you try it out, you might like it. We have been putting out new updates to the player on a pretty regular basis and just launched version 1.0 a couple of weeks ago. We have a code generator also (http://labs.divx.com/node/52). Feel free to email me if you have any questions. Jim Vinson jvinson at divxcorp.com Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/videoblogging/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
[videoblogging] Re: Four Eyed Monsters
Aren't we all gifts from god? Seriously though, their project is very interesting. We met them in Park City and were really impressed with them from the discussions we had. They really do get 'it'. (check out the interview here - http://labs.divx.com/node/108) They are pretty unique and very dedicated. They are using digital media , like many people on this forum, in new ways to an uncertain end. Also, like everyone here, they are very passionate (maybe not as sensitive though ;) ). I saw their film when they came through San Diego a few weeks ago. Both the podcasts and the film (in my oppinion) are better with each other. It is a good film and they have good video posts, but the product combined is greater than the sum of the parts. Combining different formats and presentations as a single product is not a trivial step. Hopefully it will be financially viable for them and we will see more projects come from them. Remember, this is not a zero sum game. Just because someone is getting something (newspaper stories, web traffic, free candy bars) doesn't mean it is less candy bars for everyone else. The more news articles about Fireant, the better for mefeedia. The more four eyed monster subscribers, the better for verdi. The more people posting videos of any format, the better for DivX. Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/videoblogging/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
[videoblogging] Re: Four Eyed Monsters
We need to find a way to get this film online so everyone can see it. The video posts make more sense hand in hand with the film. The film itself is very much in the vein of podcasts and exploration of relationships through the inherent differences in means of communication. Steve, you should get in touch with them. I think they are up in your neck of the woods now ( at susan's parent's house). Maybe an interview about what myspace film means and whether they see their podcasts as primarily promotion for their offline product or if they see it in a different light. They are really nice and well spoken, if a little busy at times. --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Steve Garfield [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Check out what they are doing over at MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/foureyedmonsters They've got a blog, plus all the added features of MySpace which are allowing them to build a community. They are listed under MySpace Film which is kinda like being listed under MySpace Music, but in this case it looks like they get a sweet videoplayer. On Feb 21, 2006, at 6:19 PM, Richard BF wrote: I think they need to take a step back and embrace the new media a bit better, instead of using the online medium essentially to promote an offline product. --Steve -- http://SteveGarfield.com http://Rocketboom.com My most recent post: VLOG SOUP: Episode 11 http://stevegarfield.blogs.com/videoblog/2006/02/vlog_soup_episo.html You are worth like 50 million danishes. - Amy Carpenter Alternative reply address: stephen.garfield [AT] comcast.net Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/videoblogging/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
[videoblogging] Re: DVD Rip
for PC try DVD decrypter --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, BevSykes [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: No--this is a VHS/DVD player/recorder for the television, not for the computer. I can burn to disk and then play on my computer. (My computer is a PC, BTW). I am, as I write this, attempting to use Handbrake (appreciate the link). I'll let y'all know how that works out. -- Bev Blog: http://funnytheblog.blogspot.com/ Journal: http://funnytheworld.com - Original Message - From: Susan To: videoblogging@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, February 20, 2006 8:32 AM Subject: [videoblogging] Re: DVD Rip Did your DVD burner come with Roxio software? If so, what version? The newer versions of Roxio have a capture or media import tool built in. Susan http://vlog.kitykity.com --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, BevSykes basykes@ wrote: Looking for some advice. I now can burn my old VHS tapes to DVD and am looking for a simple, inexpensive (ideally free) DVD ripping program. I tested out ImDVDtoo and it seems good, but it's also $40 and I really don't need anything quite that complicated. But I've figured out how to get a file out of it, so if there is nothing better/cheaper out there, I'll purchase it. But I knew this group would know if there was a better way for me to go. Thanks! -- Bev Blog: http://funnytheblog.blogspot.com/ Journal: http://funnytheworld.com SPONSORED LINKS Individual Fireant Use -- YAHOO! GROUPS LINKS a.. Visit your group videoblogging on the web. b.. To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] c.. Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service. -- Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/videoblogging/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
[videoblogging] Re: QTpro
Try DivX :) Seriously, if you want to give DivX a swing, drop me a line. Jim Vinson DivX, Inc. --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Dale Irish Jr [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello all, I uselly distribute on DVD and I am new to vlogging. I am on a PC using Adobe Premeire. I can export to QT but the files are to big to vlog. Is QT Pro worth it? I know it is only $29.00 but will I realy get QT files that are smaller with good quality? What about MPEG-4? I have read the quality is not there. And realy Win Media files are not to bad once you tweek them. Comments PLEASE! The Eyeman - Yahoo! Autos. Looking for a sweet ride? Get pricing, reviews, more on new and used cars. Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/videoblogging/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
[videoblogging] Re: QTpro
Make sure you have the latest - http://www.divx.com/divx/mac/ Email me for a SN jvinson at divxcorp dot com Here is a quick quide for quicktime pro. http://www.divx.com/divx/mac/guides/quicktime.php And if you scroll down in the converter guide it shows you more info about the advanced settings. http://www.divx.com/divx/mac/guides/converter.php It also works with imovie, final cut pro... What are you selecting as your options? JV --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Conrad Slater [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I depend on QTpro, it's a complete work horse for me. not only to convert thing but really useful little things like viewing files full screen and exporting stills. I also work a lot with image squences so it makes my life so much easier. I've yet to achieve good results with DivX, I tried using it via toast 7. Does anyone have good advice for compressing DivX using a Mac? (using QTpro ideally) A tutorial link would be handy. --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Dale Irish Jr thebigboomboom@ wrote: Hello all, I uselly distribute on DVD and I am new to vlogging. I am on a PC using Adobe Premeire. I can export to QT but the files are to big to vlog. Is QT Pro worth it? I know it is only $29.00 but will I realy get QT files that are smaller with good quality? What about MPEG-4? I have read the quality is not there. And realy Win Media files are not to bad once you tweek them. Comments PLEASE! The Eyeman - Yahoo! Autos. Looking for a sweet ride? Get pricing, reviews, more on new and used cars. Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/videoblogging/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
[videoblogging] Re: SXSW - Who is bringing a camera?
Hey everyone, Thanks for everyone that has written. I will be pulling together a tighter picture of what we are working on, but I wanted to give a general update to the group. We will be partnering with Gen Art for their pulse blog (http://www.genartpulse.com/). They have lined up interviews at various events and would like to film the interviews for the blog. They will be getting press passes for vloggers that are part of the collaboration and promote the vloggers on their site. The video you shoot is yours and you can use it on your site also. We have some more tentative details and are still working out the logistics. If you are interested or have any suggestions, please email me (jvinson at divxcorp dot com). Cheers! Jim V --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Richard Show [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 2/14/06, johngaltsjournal [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Richard, though I may be putting words in everyone else's mouth, if you came out for a day, I think that would warrant a meetup at the Salt Lick for some BBQ with you. On 2/15/06, Chuck Olsen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Richard! Yes many of us will be there throughout interactive... starting on the 10th-11th. It'd sure be awesome if you can swing it. Ah shucks guys, what can I say ... ok, the thing is that I was supposed to be in Rolla on the 14th for a professor big wig meeting, and I've decided who needs a big wig when you can hang out at SXSW with video bloggers with REALLY big wigs, so I've made arrangements to miss the meeting and I'm coming for the whole SXSW interactive shubang ... arriving on Friday 10th and leaving Wednesday the 15th. By the way, Chuck, far be it from me to whine or anything, but you were supposed to send me one of your blogumentary DVDs like 6 months ago, so I'll be looking for you ... and your DVD ... you can not escape ... Richard heading south (by southwest) -- Richard http://www.richardshow.com Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/videoblogging/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
[videoblogging] SXSW - Who is bringing a camera?
Following the success Flavorpill had with their DivX video coverage of Sundance, we have had another company approach us to do something similar for SXSW. Instead of setting up our own group there, I thought this would be a great crossover opportunity since so many video bloggers will be there already. Anyone here going to SXSW with a camera that might be interested in collaborating on something like the www.flavorpill.net/sundance event, email me (jvinson at divxcorp.com). We still have some details to hammer out, but it could be a fun way to reach a new audience. If you have any questions, send those along too. Thanks, Jim V Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/videoblogging/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
[videoblogging] Re: SXSW - Who is bringing a camera?
Absolutely. I am still working out the details of what we are looking at. I should have it all hammered out Thursday. Anything we would come up with would be very open. There may also be opportunities for collaboration with non-vloging media. It is admitedly a trade-off. There would be editorial input from the partner, but they would also help with access both to events or interviews, but also to a new audience. I also want to make sure that we aren't superceding or competing directly with existing efforts, but growing the reach as a whole. I'm here for feedback and to take ideas. Thanks, Jim V --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Michael Verdi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: There will be a bunch of videoblogger there: Me, Chuch Olsen, Schlomo, Steve Garfield, Eddie (GETV), JD Lasica, Andrew Baron, Amanda Congdon. Maybe more - Markus? Ryanne Jay? Eric Rice? Last year we set up http://sxswvlog.blogspot.com/ It's a group vlog - anyone is invited to contribute. Just send me an email and I'll add you to the team. Maybe this can be combined with or part of what you're planning? -Verdi On 2/14/06, JV [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Following the success Flavorpill had with their DivX video coverage of Sundance, we have had another company approach us to do something similar for SXSW. Instead of setting up our own group there, I thought this would be a great crossover opportunity since so many video bloggers will be there already. Anyone here going to SXSW with a camera that might be interested in collaborating on something like the www.flavorpill.net/sundance event, email me (jvinson at divxcorp.com). We still have some details to hammer out, but it could be a fun way to reach a new audience. If you have any questions, send those along too. Thanks, Jim V Yahoo! Groups Links -- Me: http://michaelverdi.com RD: http://evilvlog.com Learn to videoblog: http://freevlog.org Learn to videoblog in person: http://node101.org Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/videoblogging/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
[videoblogging] Re: SXSW - Who is bringing a camera?
We are working on that right now :) --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Joshua Kinberg [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: is there an RSS feed with enclosures for the Sundance videos? -Josh Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/videoblogging/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
[videoblogging] Re: ATT stakes claim on essential parts of MPEG-4
:) our free license is with our lawyers now (I know, I know... check is in the mail). The main point is to make sure everyone knows they don't have to pay us as well as to pass on all the indemnifications we can legally. It is supposed to be ready before we roll out the first non-beta browser plugin, so that means in a couple weeks. And Roxio does create DivX files. As for the ATT thing. I don't know anything about it, but I will see what I can find out. Jim Vinson DivX, Inc. --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Steve Watkins [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Oh dear, what is the point in MPEG-LA, who call themselves world leader in one-stop technology platform patent licensing if it turns out that a holder of an essential patent isnt a member? The stuff I am waffling about in this paragraph is the same sort of issue that makes DivX need to have a licensing agreement for people who distribute divx files on the net. The ATT complication pushes back my hopes regarding timescale when DivX may improve their license to be more videoblog firends, but this is just speculation. I am not a lawyer, the above conclusions are as near as I can personally get without being one or having more information. Steve of Elbows --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Susan kitykity@ wrote: Holy crap. You have no idea how important this is to **me** in particular. First of all, thank you for posting this. Sonic is the company that just in the past year or two bought Roxio, which everyone in this forum knows is what I swear by for my movie creation. This is some pretty wild news. It's kind of comical that I haven't been keeping up in the forums lately--and I stumble upon this. And you know? The Roxio guys in the forums there have been avoiding my questions like the plague. This all makes sense now. Just for reference-- http://forums.support.roxio.com/index.php?act=STf=14t=235 I was asking why Roxio 7 had mp4 support, and suddenly it was yanked from Roxio 8. Now I know. Susan http://vlog.kitykity.com --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Digital digitalbuddha@ wrote: ATT is going to go after a patent claim on some underlying technologies in MPEG-4. Named companies infringing include: Apple, CyberLink, DivX, InterVideo, and Sonic Solutions. Pentax and Nero already license this technology from ATT... http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1895,1923218,00.asp Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/videoblogging/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
[videoblogging] 4 eyed monster and podcast panel from sundance
I've been wickied sick so I forgot to post when this went up http://labs.divx.com/node/108 the first one on th page is with 4 eyed monster (i believe, ben did the editing) and below we have the full unedited videoblog panel from sundance (~800MB) it is big, but it should be good enough quality to drop segments into avid or whatever. Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/videoblogging/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
[videoblogging] Re: Commercial Vlogging
I agree, this is tricky territory. We have been doing a couple of event vlogs, but we are tentative to site anyone elses coverage (and rightly so I believe). While we don't push our own projects or gain any revenue from these projects, but my paycheck does say DivX. Blogging is not in my job description, but is just something I do and my employer gives me the time and resources to do it. Given the definitions online it would be easy to argue that our video blogs are non-commercial. In my heart though, it has an obvious commercial affiliation, and I classify it as commercial. The other side is that something like adwords for video bloggers is comming. When would someone cross the line? If they make more money than you? If it degenerates into paying a portion of their proceeds based on the popularity of the content sited and the porportion of their offering then we are back to square one. I obviously have not spent the time working on this as many people much smarter than myself (plus I'm typing while on cold medication), so what is the feeling here. What are the boundries? Is using your blog to elevate your standard of living the line? I am honestly interested to read and learn. Thanks, Jim Vinson DivX, Inc. --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Stephanie Bryant [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That's a great hypothetical, Pete, but I'm looking for actual examples of vlogs that are doing what you would object to. C'mon, surely you've seen a few that made you turn up your nose and cry moneyvlog! --Stephanie On 2/3/06, Pete Prodoehl [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Stephanie Bryant wrote: This isn't to raise the question of whether or not one should/shouldn't make money vlogging. Instead, I'm just looking for examples of videoblogs that are professional/commercial in nature. In other words, if you published CC-non-commercial stuff, and these vlogs used it, you would feel it was a violation of your license. What would you say are the commercial vlogs out there right now? In the tradition of the lightnet, my site has a Usage page that describes what I consider commercial. http://tinkernet.org/usage/ I of course recommend that everyone else do something similar. (But I'm a freak like that.) Pete -- http://tinkernet.org/ videoblog for the future... Yahoo! Groups Links -- Stephanie Bryant [EMAIL PROTECTED] Blogs, vlogs, and audioblogs at: http://www.mortaine.com/blogs Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/videoblogging/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
[videoblogging] Thanks Steve - Updated DivX Browser Plugin for Mac
We may have to make Steve Garfield some sort of engineer. He helped us sort out a bug in OS X 10.3. We think we fixed those and pushed up a new version for mac this morning. http://labs.divx.com/archives/72.html We also just started puting video up on the Flavorpill Sundance blog - www.flavorpill.net/sundance We shot the Videoblogging panel yesterday, but haven't had time to upload it. I will try and post an unedited version to the group late tonight so anyone can watch/use it. We will be trying to cut it down into a reasonable length post over this week, but we are so busy here. And yes, we will be posting a segment we shot inside Paris Hilton's party in HD. Please let me know if any there you try it and it gives you problems. It is a beta, so there may be some hitches, but we are trying to stomp bugs as soon as we find them. Thanks, Jim Vinson DivX, Inc. Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/videoblogging/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
[videoblogging] Re: Sundance - Video Blogging
We do not have the videos up, but they are shot and waiting to be pushed. Next week we will have a couple of stories a day. the main blog is www.flavorpill.net/sundance you can get a sneak peak at - http://labs.divx.com/Sundance06 can someone try out the mac plugin and let me know how it works for you (pretty please), thanks. I have seen a few other threads on here so there should be some other people here. Jim V --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Jack Olmsted [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Is there anyone publishing daliy video blog reports from the Sundance Film Festival? -Jack http://view-point.blogspot.com Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/videoblogging/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
[videoblogging] Re: the lamest format (it's not Flash video)
Also, for DivX, check out the new browser plugin with mac support now. http://labs.divx.com/archives/72.html --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Adam Quirk [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: n 1/20/06, Michael Sullivan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: personally, i'd use and recommend DivX over wmv! I've been messing with it for the past few weeks/month...it's really nice. I'll try to find some time and post some test pieces this weekend. The audio is a TON better than wmv. Don't know why though. Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/videoblogging/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
[videoblogging] Re: Sundance
awesome... we are in park city too. we probably won't have anything up until tomorrow, but we have a bunch of stuff lined up. www.flavorpill.net/sundance [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Michael Verdi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I just talked to Brian and Pablo (another student of mine and the director of the film). They just got into town. They're going to videoblog it all and try to have something up before they leave. Brian's vlog: http://gnitseretni.blogspot.com/ Pablo's vlog: http://cineveliz.blogspot.com/ -Verdi Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/videoblogging/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
[videoblogging] Re: Looking for any videoblogs that are a higher resolution
http://labs.divx.com/CES06 We have everything in home theater and HD. It is PC only now, but Mac might be released today or monday. Look for more HD blogging from us starting next Friday. Should be good. --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Halcyon Lujah [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have been uploading large version files (100 megs plus) to Veoh.com to deal with bandwidth. 2 cents. -halcyon On 1/12/06, Ms. Kitka [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I WISH I could post my show at that resolution, but it would take a lot of storage space and you'd definitely need unlimited bandwidth. I think that once space is cheaper and everything is faster it will become a standard to broadcast on the Internet using widescreen HD tv-sizes. I hope that someday I will get all my subscribed shows sent directly to the screen implanted into my digi-wall. (Sure, I may be living in a Star Trek fantasy, but I swear that it will happen someday!). I look forward to seeing this in the future... Kitka --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Steve Watkins [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Would be extremely greatful if people could post links to any videoblogs or other non-porn internet video that uses resolution much higher than 320x240 (eg 960x540 High Definition). Also wondered if any of the videoblogging books currently being written will deal with any of this stuff, even if only briefly? I know this stuff isnt the norm and has disadvantages, so I dont expect there to be much or for it to be worth writing a whole chapter on at the moment, but Im interested in it so I thoght Id ask anyway. Many thanks Steve Watkins Yahoo! Groups Links -- www.SpreadingThePink.com Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/videoblogging/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
[videoblogging] Re: How to format .avi files for Google video?
You can always www.divx.com http://news.com.com/DivX+partners+with+Google+Video%2C+Pioneer/2100-1025_3-6022290.html --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Andreas Haugstrup [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Sat, 07 Jan 2006 16:18:22 +0100, gmjoyce_y [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Google video says they want submissions to be in MPEG-4 video and MP3 audio formats. Can anyone recommend cheap and easy software to compress .avi files into these formats? Quicktime Pro - $30. URL: http://www.apple.com/quicktime/upgrade/ - Andreas -- URL: http://www.solitude.dk/ Commentary on media, communication, culture and technology. Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/videoblogging/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
[videoblogging] Re: How to format .avi files for Google video?
All sorts of things play DivX. VLC, ffmpeg. Check out the cnet article and it might clarify what they are looking for. They want to be able to push google video onto the 50 million DivX certified devices out there. If you are charging through google, they would obviously manage all mpeg-la licenses. If you have any license questions, feel free to ask. A lot of cynical assumptions are out there. We will indemnify as many fees from mpeg-la as we are legally able to for video bloggers. --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, gmjoyce_y [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Very interesting. But that means I'll have to pay for a Dixx license if I'm charging for people to download my Google downloads, doesn't it? And if I endcode in Divx, does that mean I should make available two versions of my video on Google, one for people with Divx, one for people without? --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, JV [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You can always www.divx.com http://news.com.com/DivX+partners+with+Google+Video%2C+Pioneer/2100-1025_3-6022290.html --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Andreas Haugstrup [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Sat, 07 Jan 2006 16:18:22 +0100, gmjoyce_y [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Google video says they want submissions to be in MPEG-4 video and MP3 audio formats. Can anyone recommend cheap and easy software to compress .avi files into these formats? Quicktime Pro - $30. URL: http://www.apple.com/quicktime/upgrade/ - Andreas -- URL: http://www.solitude.dk/ Commentary on media, communication, culture and technology. Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/videoblogging/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
[videoblogging] Re: How to format .avi files for Google video?
I do have a draft for the free license. Unfortunately we are still a relatively small company and the same guy that has been working out the google stuff has the free license contract. Hopefully we can have it shortly. The gist is that there are no fees or restrictions on usage. But lawyers have to put in all these paragraphs about silly stuff like we are giving you a license to use the software, but you cant bundle our software and sell it and weird stuff like that. --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Steve Watkins [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I dont think theres many people who want to be cynical about the DivX content licensing stuff, they just want to know exactly where they stand. Has it been clarified yet as per discussions months ago? Cheers Steve of Elbows Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/videoblogging/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
[videoblogging] Re: Why is DivX so hard?
We have in the past (okay, it was only once, but it happened) released a mac product before PC products. We are just putting them out as soon as they are ready and not sooner. Like you said... different programs on different operating systems with different bugs. It also means more developer time. --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Pete Prodoehl [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Frank Carver wrote: Friday, January 6, 2006, 3:13:49 PM, Pete Prodoehl wrote: This is just a personal opinion, but I tend to look down on companies that do releases like that. I know that Mac OS X and Linux operating systems have less users than Windows, but it always comes off as an afterthought type of insult: Windows now! Mac later, Linux ever more later... But if the alternative is making all those PC users wait while the minority versions are developed, wouldn't that be just as bad (or worse)? Actually, I forgot to mention that. I really like to see companies release everything at once. And it's not just because I'm a non-Windows user. When DTV came out for the Mac, with the message that the Windows version would come out later, I had wished they could all come out at the same time, so I could point Windows users I know towards it. I'm just an idealist I guess. One of the open-source software mantras is release early, release often. The idea being that the sooner you can get _anything_ in the hands of real users, the sooner you can begin learning about how the product is really used, what's most important, and how it can be improved. Well, it also assumes that the sooner you get something out there, the sooner open-source developers can start working on it, and get it running on other platforms. ;) If it makes you any feel any happier, consider the PC users as the guinea-pigs - testing the software so that the wrinkles have been ironed out by the time it is made available to the Mac/Linux cognoscenti ;) Nope, it doesn't... And since were talking about different code running on different operating systems, I'd expect that different bugs may exist between implementations... Anyway, let us know when it's available for platforms that are not Windows. Pete -- http://tinkernet.org/ videoblog for the future... Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/videoblogging/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
[videoblogging] Re: Another CES post
Sounds very cool. We just started puting up videos on http://labs.divx.com. The intro is the only one live, but we have day one footage on the way. One bit is with Creative about the zencast. I am hoping to get together with josh so we can get fireant on the site too. I'll see if I see doug around tomorrow. We will probably be in automobiles in the morning and then play it by ear in the afternoon. back to the cave around 4 to edit up pieces. What does everyone want to see? We can probably split up tasks among everyone here with cameras on the floor. Cheers, Jim V p.s. this morning we were all handheld, this afternoon with the tripod. It is funny how much respect a tripod gets you. --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, David Meade [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Update from my brother who's on the floor (Doug of DougMeade.com) ... He's back on the main floor carying around a cool little product that RCA is going to market: its a video camera about the size of a digitial camera - It takes about 30-45min of video, saves AVI, and has USB output. He said it will sell from between 130-150 dollars most likely. I believe this is made by the same people that made the CVS-sold version that didnt have a usb out. If anyone wants to check it out, look for him :-) He's carying a small vid camera ... surely that would narrow it down? :-) You should also be able to send him a message to his phone via: phone @ dougmeade.com - Dave Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/videoblogging/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
[videoblogging] Why is DivX so hard? (was: Another CES post)
I think it is a bit of a misconception. Everyone has to have some decoder to play videos. Windows and QT just have the benefit of vertical integration. For in browser playback, we just released the new browser plugin for pc (IE, Firefox, Opera) and should have mac in a few days and linux a bit after that. (check out labs.divx.com for more details) So we are doing the best we can. It takes time and sometimes it is hard to settle priorities and that is why I am here; so let us know any frustrations, suggestions and we will add them to the list and try keep making it easier and better for everyone. --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, robert a/k/a r [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hey Jim Earlier Pat Cook posted re a site http://www.vidilife.com/ where they talk about divx being the missing ingredient if the videos on their site don't play. What's the deal, why is divx such a pain to use and why can't all of this be made easier for the average user. Why does it have to be so difficult, is it the vidilife peeps or the browser peeps making life complicated? i think I have the darn stuff downloaded and it's not working. Or is it a MS issue? I've got to believe there is an easier way to make video work for the masses. Is there something we all can do to make it easier, short of downloading a client that also downloads the divx bits? This is not urgent by any means, however I think it's important for the long haul. When you have a minute I'd like to hear your thoughts when you're back in the office. It's 2006 and we're still making users fuss too much, IMO. -- cheers r Deconstructing the status quo, collaboratively http://r.24x7.com http://vlog.registrar.com Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/videoblogging/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
[videoblogging] DivX - Shameless Plug
A little shameless plug http://www.divx.com/divx/mac/ There is a free trial, but if anyone needs a sn, drop me a line and I'll get you one. This is the first time we have had our mac development ahead of PC development (don't worry, the PC side is almost done ;) ) This puts a standard mpeg-4 based playback in the quicktime player, windows media player, consumer electronics devices. The converter is very easy, just drag and drop, or you can export from quicktime pro directly to DivX. We also have released the open source encoding application Dr. DivX at www.drdivx.com. It is only compiled for PC right now, but we should have Linux and Mac installers coming along. There are a few more widgets we are working on, but they are about a month out. If you have any questions, hit me up Thanks, Jim V [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ~-- AIDS in India: A lurking bomb. Click and help stop AIDS now. http://us.click.yahoo.com/VpTY2A/lzNLAA/yQLSAA/lBLqlB/TM ~- Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/videoblogging/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
[videoblogging] Who is going to CES?
A couple of us from DivX will be going to CES with the express purpose of video blogging as much of it as we can. Hopefully, we will even wrangle a couple of press passes. It should be a ball and it would be fun to meet up with anyone else there. Drop me an email. Jim Vinson DivX, Inc. [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ~-- Fair play? Video games influencing politics. Click and talk back! http://us.click.yahoo.com/u8TY5A/tzNLAA/yQLSAA/lBLqlB/TM ~- Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/videoblogging/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
[videoblogging] Howdy from DivX
I just wanted to think out loud here and get some feedback from the group. Tell me where I am wrong (there should be no shortage of opportunities there) and help me out in the direction that might be useful to you. First, I should introduce myself. I am with DivX as in DivX Video. I have my fingers in a lot of projects here and many of them that could have more than a glancing interest to video bloggers. Streaming vs. Downloading Ahhh... the classic debate. DivX is firmly in the download camp. There are a number of reasons for this, but the strongest are the video quality and potential bandwidth savings. By download, we also mean progressive download (i.e. most quicktime is progressive download and not streaming). With progressive download you can watch all downloaded parts of the file before the download is complete. We do have two bits in the works right now that might fit in with what is already going on out there. Browser plugin. Pretty standard fare. We are setting it up with a download option that the author can set on each clip. Once the clip is completely buffered, the viewer can save the file to their computer. You can easily disable this on a file by file basis. What are the most important parts of a good browser plugin (download size, control api, etc...)? We also are working the player controls so that an external player can be launched and then progressively download the file. The discussions on pop-up vs. in browser that have been running here have been very educational. There are a fistfull of other things going along. We are seeing video cameras that record directly to DivX. That of course will play on 50 million DivX certified DVD players. We are open sourcing a multi platform encoding application. Imagine an RSS updated file with menu navigation that is playable on a computer, but also on your network connected DVD player. Baby steps, I know. So, let us know what you want to see and we will try to make it happen. Or if you just have any questions or surf tips, send them along too. Thanks, Jim Vinson DivX jvinson at divx.com Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ~-- Fair play? Video games influencing politics. Click and talk back! http://us.click.yahoo.com/T8sf5C/tzNLAA/TtwFAA/lBLqlB/TM ~- Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/videoblogging/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
[videoblogging] Re: Howdy from DivX
That may be possible. DivX playback is already supported in the VLC plugin because it is mpeg-4 compliant. Other open source decoders such as ffmpeg or xvid can also decode DivX. Our first priority will be that flavor of openness. If Apple supports this openness then it will certainly be free to decode DivX video. Jim Vinson jvinson at divx.com --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Verdi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have no idea what this implies on the technical end but would it be possible to have a version of DivX that works with the regular QuickTime plugin without people downloading something additional? - I'm thinking about how 3ivx works. Thanks, -- Verdi URL: http://michaelverdi.com/ URL: http://freevlog.org/ URL: http://node101.org/ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ~-- Get Bzzzy! (real tools to help you find a job). Welcome to the Sweet Life. http://us.click.yahoo.com/A77XvD/vlQLAA/TtwFAA/lBLqlB/TM ~- Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/videoblogging/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
[videoblogging] Re: Howdy from DivX
I think that is fair and that is exactly why I am here. --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Steve Watkins [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Id be really greatful if you could clarify some licensing issues. Where it defines personal, it speciaficially says private use. This makes me believe that videoblogs do not count as personal as far as divx license is concerned? This is a bit to legalese. I'll work on a video blogging license. Really the only point I want to get across, is that you will not get in trouble, ever, for using DivX. That license is quite old and I think we will have it all worked out in December. It will be something along the lines of, you are free to use DivX as long as there is no DRM on the file and that it doesn't openly break compatibility with mpeg-4 hardware playback (no quarter pixel or GMC) First impressions are that I do not like the divx logo. We will work on that... seriously. I've seen the pictures. I don't know if you will like it better, but it will be a bit different. I do not like the claims of openness when things like trying to promote your own proprietary file format, being behind with mac versions, licensing issues, and conflicts due to will get in the way. The format is an AVI format. We chose it because it is the most widely supported format out there. The .divx is only meant to indicate when it has subtitles or multiple audio tracks. Change it back to avi and it still works. The mac thing is a bummer and cause of general consternation. We are working hard on that. Hopefully we can start building a better track record over the next few months. As for licensing issues, I'm not sure what licensing issues there are. I have a love hate thing with DivX. I dont know how accurate my versin of divx history is, but here goes anyway: Someoe hacked around with microsofts early attempts at mpeg4-type compression, and made it so these codecs could be accessed by all suitable video applications. They rebranded these codecs with the name DivX. It caught on for some specific uses, an alternative to VCD if you will. The name DivX became a potentially valuable brand, but it was connected with grey code so couldnt be profited from in its original form. Much work was done to rewrite divx from scratch to make it legit, leaving probably some intellectual property licensing issues to be dealt with later if it uses mpeg4 IP. This process has then continued, with newer versions of divx, the addition of their own file format, and various deals with hardware manufacturers, creation of various encoding profiles that certain devices will be certified to play etc etc. That is not too far off. A lot more accurate than most I have heard, but there aren't any licensing issues. We have MPEG-LA licenses, so that is all covered. We also cover the mp3 licenses, if that were ever an issue as well. Anyway the lack of a nice browser plugin has certainly been one of DivXs main notable ommisions in the past, so I welcome it, but as ou can tell Im not sold on DivX in general. Its not really DivXs fault, I just dont like the war of formats, and I prefer the open ones with clearer licenses. I think I like the mpeg4 license more than the divx one. Steve of Elbows The choice of formats is a very valid arena for discussion. It was a very long and deep one inside the walls here. Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ~-- Fair play? Video games influencing politics. Click and talk back! http://us.click.yahoo.com/T8sf5C/tzNLAA/TtwFAA/lBLqlB/TM ~- Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/videoblogging/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
[videoblogging] Re: Howdy from DivX
There are issues with the mov container, but I have seen divx video running as mpeg-4 on Apple streaming video servers. --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, andrew michael baron [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If it's mpeg-4 compliant, then I assume when selected as the codec for generating a .mov file in Quicktime, the end result (as a .mov file) would work for any user that has Quicktime without need for a separate decoder? On Oct 11, 2005, at 6:38 PM, JV wrote: That may be possible. DivX playback is already supported in the VLC plugin because it is mpeg-4 compliant. Other open source decoders such as ffmpeg or xvid can also decode DivX. Our first priority will be that flavor of openness. If Apple supports this openness then it will certainly be free to decode DivX video. Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ~-- Get Bzzzy! (real tools to help you find a job). Welcome to the Sweet Life. http://us.click.yahoo.com/A77XvD/vlQLAA/TtwFAA/lBLqlB/TM ~- Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/videoblogging/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
[videoblogging] Re: Howdy from DivX
We absolutely wouldn't require the logo inside your video. That would be horrible. I am pretty sure the consenesus here is no one would be required to have the logo on your page. We might reserve the right to drive traffic or host videos for free to sites with some sort of reciporical logo, but that is another story. BTW, I really appreciate all the feedback. I am making my list and will start working on it one step at a time. - Video Blogging License (Hopefully ~ 11/15) - Multi Platform Plugin (I'll try and get a date thursday) I know this isn't earth shaking, but one step at a time... Thanks again, Jim V --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Bohus Blahut [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Steve Watkins wrote: If true this means divx videoblogs require either a commercial divx license or a divx indies license, which has to be renewed every year and comes with other conditions such as only encoding to divx fileformat (not avi) and displaying the divx logo. This would be an issue for me as I reserve that corner space for my own logo. I wouldn't object to using a standardized animated logo saying encoded in DivX (or whatever) at the end; much like after the end credits of a commercial DVD you'll see logos for the company that did the DVD authoring. I just want it to be clear to a viewer that DivX didn't make the video content, which could be implied with a corner logo. I'm really interested to see the discussion on this! Great to bring this up. -- Bohus Blahut (BOH-hoosh BLAH-hoot) modern filmmaker Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ~-- Fair play? Video games influencing politics. Click and talk back! http://us.click.yahoo.com/T8sf5C/tzNLAA/TtwFAA/lBLqlB/TM ~- Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/videoblogging/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
[videoblogging] Re: MPEG 4 and H.264 Licenses
I will make sure this is crystal clear in the license I'm working on (started work after your last post). I obviously can't speak to other companies, but we cover all mpeg-la licenses relating to use of DivX video with mp3 audio. --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Steve Watkins [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Im just bringing back this informative post because the mpeg4 license issues relate to the DivX questions Ive just been asking. Also unfortunately its of relevance to the discussion about money, its something people like Peter should strictly speaking look at when considering stuff like the PSP version stuff (as thats mpeg4 or h24) and whether it has implications for subscription. Most of the rules strike me as just perfect, they wont touch most video creators unless they get popular rich enough to afford a fee. For people running services like mefeedia, ourmedia, archive.org, blip.tv, the issue may require more attention, I dunno, I havent thought about that much yet. Anyway in addition to the excellent info by people provided previously (see below), here is a summary of the H264 agreement. http://www.mpegla.com/avc/AVC_TermsSummary.pdf The first part is of interest to people like 3ivx or divx (if they used AVC h264 stuff). Indeed you can find both these companies listed on the standard mpeg4 licensee page, along with the likes of Apple, Sony, Nero, Mainconcept, Ulead, and other companies that have products that include mpeg 4 encoders and decoders. This gives them the right to sell products using mpeg4, and to grant us users the right to make stuff for personal use. The second part deals with content creators and services that make video available, and is similar to the mpeg4 terms mentioned in the previous emails below. The very reason I dont like the DivX license is because its another layer. If I just use a straight mpeg4 or avc/h264 encoder then I know if my stuff ever got popular or I sell it, I can go to the mpeg body and buy a license that covers me, and that doesnt change terms for a reasonable number of years. Wheras DivX are far less clear, I have to contact them to get a clue what their commercial terms are, and their indie license is too short term and limited. Is .mov another licensing layer? Do apple require any licencing for heavy commercial use of mov files? At last Ive found out the reality behind why things like mpeg standards are a good idea. They still arent free, but they enable individuals or comapnies to easily understand and license the rights to use the technology. Just looking at the list of how many companies claim to have some of their intellectual property used in mpeg4, it would be a nightmare trying to license it from all of them individually, having to do a deal with each of them individually in order to be sure that you wouldnt be sued later for using one of their patents. Im definately not suggesting that most videobloggers need to probe deeply into ths stuff. For most it is just a case of some basic awareness about encoding license issues (eg paying for 3ivx) and remembering to come back to the issue if you start getting insanely popular and using subscription etc models. People with content longer than 12 minutes per video need to pay a little more attention than those doing short clips, especially if you are trying to find a business model for the future. Steve of Elbows --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, nathan.freitas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I dug around the MPEG4 LA website and found this from a powerpoint on their FAQ page: http://www.mpegla.com/m4v/m4v-faq.cfm Here's my non-lawyer take on it: -If you are charging per title, and content is less than 12 minutes long, no royalty. Otherwise, its something like 2 cents per title. -If you are charging via subscription, and you have less than 100,000 subs, no royalty. -If you are doing a free internet broadcast, then no royalty until 2008 Otherwise, once you have a decent audience size and are making money, you'll have to pay up. Doesn't seem too draconion to me, though it could become a mild pain to worry about for micro-commercial-content producers. +Nathan Where End User pays for MPEG-4 Video Title-by-Title - 12 minutes or less = no royalty; 12 minutes in length = lower of (a) 2% of first Arm's-Length Sale or (b) $0.02 per title. Licensees are (a) replicators of physical media and (b) direct sellers of other media. Subscription (not Title-by-Title): 0-100,000 subs/year = no royalty; 100,000-250,000 subs/year = $25,000; 250,000 500,000 subs/year = $50,000; 500,000-1M subs/year = $75,000; 1M 5M subs/year = $100,000; 5M 25M subs/year = $200,000; 25M subs = $300,000 Where remuneration is from other sources Free Television (not Title-by-Title, Subscription or Free Internet Broadcast) -
