Re: [videoblogging] Video Goes Underground

2008-08-01 Thread Jackson West
It's actually pretty easy using Broadcast Machine, a free tool from the Miro
folks, which is based on Blog Torrent.  I've installed both on regular old
hosted Web services and they've worked great:

http://www.getmiro.com/create/broadcast/

On Fri, Aug 1, 2008 at 8:38 AM, schlomo rabinowitz [EMAIL PROTECTED]wrote:

   John from TotalVom, whose work has often discussed his role within a
 world
 of online content creators (as well as comment on them), has had enough of
 the youtube comments and decides to go BitTorrent only.
 I can see a whole slew of bittorrents by small artists that dont need the
 ubiquitous nature of posting content everywhere and just put out a torrent
 that you send to friends.

 http://totalvom.blip.tv/file/1127884/

 I envision a bittorrent tracker only for original longish form video
 content; people friending each other in Vuse to share the workload (does
 anyone actually friend each other in their trackers? I dont, seems weird).
 Awesome and easy to set up, where creators create to dialog with each other
 without the need/care of Views and Comments.

 I own moneythong.com, sounds like a good name for an Underground Video
 Bittorrent tracker site. Does someone know how to make one of these?

 And yes, I'm inspired and serious.

 --
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 http://schlomolog.blogspot.com
 http://hatfactory.net
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Re: [videoblogging] Re: ASSplay Show Player

2008-04-24 Thread Jackson West
ASSPlay is free! And who knows, you just might like it!

The level of sheer genius here is astounding.

On Thu, Apr 24, 2008 at 8:38 PM, Bill Cammack [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

   Drew Olanoff just told me that it was actually Adam Plante who made it.

 Bill
 http://BillCammack.com


 --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com videoblogging%40yahoogroups.com,
 schlomo rabinowitz
 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
 
  Drew Olanoff has released a nice show template that is open source
 and ready
  for use:
  http://www.getassplay.org/assplay.html
 
  And no, its not dirty. Go to the site it see what the name means:)
 
  Drew's website is here:
  http://www.drewolanoff.com/
 
 
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  http://schlomolog.blogspot.com
  http://hatfactory.net
  AIM:schlomochat
 
 
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Re: [videoblogging] Anyone Got Your Head Around the Google Video AdSense Thing Yet?

2008-02-21 Thread Jackson West
I presume that's managed through the older YouTube-only program -- and that
if you're a YouTube partner, the ads travel with the video via embeds,
regardless if it's on your site or not.  The new program seems to be for
3rd-party sites with their own Flash players, as well for video embedded via
the AdSense units program.

On Thu, Feb 21, 2008 at 12:03 PM, Tim Street [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

   So if you post YouTube videos on your site will it work?


 Tim Street
 Creator/Executive Producer
 French Maid TV
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 On Feb 21, 2008, at 12:00 PM, Jackson West wrote:

  That sounds about right to me. Though I'm still a tad confused as to
  how it
  works on 3rd party players from a purely technical standpoint.
 
  It definitely seems targetted towards aggregators, not smaller
  producers. I
  wonder how much of that $15 CPM will actually get to the content
  creator.
 
  JW
 
  On Thu, Feb 21, 2008 at 11:38 AM, Tim Street [EMAIL 
  PROTECTED]tim%40frenchmaidtv.com

  wrote:
 
   So I'm thinking that if you are in the US, have a site that serves
   over 1 million videos per month in English you can qualify for the
   beta of the Google AdSense for Video thing but I'm not sure.
  
   http://newteevee.com/2008/02/21/more-on-google-adsense-for-video/
  
   Say you are you have a site like Revver or Blip.tv then you could
  put
   Google AdSense Overlays on your sites videos and like Google Text
   Advertising you would get paid when someone clicks or if you go for
   the CPM model you can get paid for views of the overlays.
  
   Does that sound right?
  
   Tim Street
   Creator/Executive Producer
   French Maid TV
   Subscribe for FREE @
   http://frenchmaidtv.com/itunes
   MyBlog
   http://1timstreet.com
  
  
  
 
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Re: [videoblogging] Anyone Got Your Head Around the Google Video AdSense Thing Yet?

2008-02-21 Thread Jackson West
The only advice I got at film school regarding online video was Brett Ratner
suggesting that I could score a three-picture deal from a YouTube video --
I'll believe that when I see it.  Creating content meant for primarily
online distribution?  There's no classes on that (yet).

On Thu, Feb 21, 2008 at 12:09 PM, Tim Street [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

   See,I should have gone back to Film School just so I could figure this
 out.

 Look at you? Mr. NYU Film School 08!


 Tim Street
 Creator/Executive Producer
 French Maid TV
 Subscribe for FREE @
 http://frenchmaidtv.com/itunes
 MyBlog
 http://1timstreet.com

 On Feb 21, 2008, at 12:06 PM, Jackson West wrote:

  I presume that's managed through the older YouTube-only program --
  and that
  if you're a YouTube partner, the ads travel with the video via embeds,
  regardless if it's on your site or not. The new program seems to be
  for
  3rd-party sites with their own Flash players, as well for video
  embedded via
  the AdSense units program.
 
  On Thu, Feb 21, 2008 at 12:03 PM, Tim Street [EMAIL 
  PROTECTED]tim%40frenchmaidtv.com

  wrote:
 
   So if you post YouTube videos on your site will it work?
  
  
   Tim Street
   Creator/Executive Producer
   French Maid TV
   Subscribe for FREE @
   http://frenchmaidtv.com/itunes
   MyBlog
   http://1timstreet.com
  
   On Feb 21, 2008, at 12:00 PM, Jackson West wrote:
  
That sounds about right to me. Though I'm still a tad confused
  as to
how it
works on 3rd party players from a purely technical standpoint.
   
It definitely seems targetted towards aggregators, not smaller
producers. I
wonder how much of that $15 CPM will actually get to the content
creator.
   
JW
   
On Thu, Feb 21, 2008 at 11:38 AM, Tim Street
  [EMAIL PROTECTED] tim%40frenchmaidtv.comtim%40frenchmaidtv.com

  
wrote:
   
 So I'm thinking that if you are in the US, have a site that
  serves
 over 1 million videos per month in English you can qualify for
  the
 beta of the Google AdSense for Video thing but I'm not sure.

 http://newteevee.com/2008/02/21/more-on-google-adsense-for-
  video/

 Say you are you have a site like Revver or Blip.tv then you
  could
put
 Google AdSense Overlays on your sites videos and like Google
  Text
 Advertising you would get paid when someone clicks or if you
  go for
 the CPM model you can get paid for views of the overlays.

 Does that sound right?

 Tim Street
 Creator/Executive Producer
 French Maid TV
 Subscribe for FREE @
 http://frenchmaidtv.com/itunes
 MyBlog
 http://1timstreet.com



   
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Re: [videoblogging] Anyone Got Your Head Around the Google Video AdSense Thing Yet?

2008-02-21 Thread Jackson West
That sounds about right to me.  Though I'm still a tad confused as to how it
works on 3rd party players from a purely technical standpoint.

It definitely seems targetted towards aggregators, not smaller producers.  I
wonder how much of that $15 CPM will actually get to the content creator.

JW

On Thu, Feb 21, 2008 at 11:38 AM, Tim Street [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

   So I'm thinking that if you are in the US, have a site that serves
 over 1 million videos per month in English you can qualify for the
 beta of the Google AdSense for Video thing but I'm not sure.

 http://newteevee.com/2008/02/21/more-on-google-adsense-for-video/

 Say you are you have a site like Revver or Blip.tv then you could put
 Google AdSense Overlays on your sites videos and like Google Text
 Advertising you would get paid when someone clicks or if you go for
 the CPM model you can get paid for views of the overlays.

 Does that sound right?

 Tim Street
 Creator/Executive Producer
 French Maid TV
 Subscribe for FREE @
 http://frenchmaidtv.com/itunes
 MyBlog
 http://1timstreet.com

  



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Re: [videoblogging] Re: Ninja Girl Debut!

2008-02-13 Thread Jackson West
Kent and Doug better watch out -- this looks pretty deadly.  Tajee's fierce
ninja balance skills and adorable kids?  Video gold.

On Wed, Feb 13, 2008 at 10:49 PM, Bill Cammack [EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:

   Fun video, Tajee! :D

 Bill
 http://BillCammack.com

 --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com videoblogging%40yahoogroups.com,
 Yukako Tajima [EMAIL PROTECTED]
 wrote:

 
  Hi
 
  Ninja Girl, our new show has just been released today!
  http://ninjagirl.from.tv/
 
  We just did videoblogging event in Tokyo, Japan.
  It was very exciting!
  (here is one of the articles)
  http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/nc20080206a1.html
 
  We felt like starting something that we can connect to the world,
  and that is why we have started this show!
  Hope you will like it.
 
  Thank you!
 
  Tajee
 
 
  P.S.
 
  We also have videoblogging community in Japan!
  Join us if you are interested!
  [EMAIL PROTECTED] videoblogjapan%40googlegroups.com
 
 
 
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  Be a better friend, newshound, and
  know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now.
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Re: [videoblogging] Re: HV20 Camera Noise

2008-01-31 Thread Jackson West
Just from an audio-geek perspective, if you can figure out the pitch of the
hum it should be fairly easy to attenuate it using a notch-filter or
parametric EQ in FCP.  I used to do this all the time with sixty-cycle hum
from old analog equipment.

JW

On Jan 31, 2008 2:16 PM, Irene Duma [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

   My hv20 doesn¹t make that much noise either.

 I have the Rode video mic too ­ but find that it does pick up some camera
 noise still. I read online about getting an L bracket that will lift it up
 a
 bit higher from the body of the camera...anyone know of such a bracket?

 I once shot indoors with a dying flourescent bulb that made a horrendous
 noise something like that when the mic picked it up. I was able to get rid
 of most of it with this FCP plug-in - Mr. Hum by Wave arts.
 http://www.wavearts.com/MasterRestoration.html

 Sadly my 30 day free trial expired so am waiting for my next paid gig to
 buy
 the software because it was pretty cool.

 I went with the Rode mic vs the Canon when a post in a forum revealed that
 with the Rode, you can use it on other cameras that you may have as well,
 whereas the Canon will only work with the hotshoe mount. And since mics
 last
 longer than cameras, you¹ll be able to use the Rode on other subsequent
 cameras you buy. Thought that was a good selling point.

 Irene

 Irene Duma
 Strange Duck Media
 ...a good egg

 [EMAIL PROTECTED] irene%40strangeduck.com
 T 416-769-1879 C 416-535-0652
 web design and creative marketing
 blogging easy computer tips http://www.strangeduck.com/blog
 and comedy at http://www.bittertonic.com


 On 1/31/08 5:00 PM, schlomo rabinowitz [EMAIL 
 PROTECTED]schlomo%40gmail.com
 wrote:

 
 
 
 
  Yeah, I've only played with the camera once, and that noise doesnt sound
  right. I'd use that warranty and send it in just in case.
  Couldn't hurt!
 
  On Jan 31, 2008 1:46 PM, Robert Croma [EMAIL 
  PROTECTED]robert.croma%40gmail.com
  mailto:robert.croma%40gmail.com  wrote:
 
   Josh, that's a hell of a whine.
  

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Re: [videoblogging] Domain question

2007-10-17 Thread Jackson West
I'm in a class on documentary research and writing, and I was trying to
whittle down my final choice for a focus from a couple of ideas, and as
anyone on the Internet knows, you can't start a project until you've
purchased an appropriate domain name.  A quick search told me my first
choice .com was taken, but .org and .tv weren't.  I went with .org because
it implies non-profit, while .tv implies ongoing 'channel' or 'collection'
of video.  Since a feature doc is my goal, .org made more sense even though
it sort of forces the profit versus non-profit question.  If I was doing a
video blog or some such, I would have gone with .tv.

But yeah, like Schlomo, I seem to collect domains for good ideas that I
don't follow through on.  But if Carson Daly can squat domains, so can we!

On 10/17/07, schlomo rabinowitz [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

   I own schlomo.tv for only one reason: schlomo.com is taken. Of course, I
 don't do anything with schlomo.tv because I'm happy with my blogspot
 account, so it just sits around being a waste of money on a yearly basis.

 Since I can't own schlomo.com, godaddy was nice enough to inform me that I
 can purchase theschlomo.com... which I did after having a couple shots of
 whiskey. That one, just like schlomo.tv, languishes on the vine, smelling
 worse each day I don't use it.

 So, I guess what I'm trying to say is: if you can't get the .com you want,
 get the .tv It won't change your life, but it will slightly change your
 pocketbook.

 On 10/17/07, John Oeffinger [EMAIL PROTECTED]joeffinger%40oeffingers.com
 wrote:
 
  I've mainly lurk on this group but have benefited from your comments
  and suggestions which I appreciate.
 
  Quick question, are most of you still using .com domains or are you
  migrating to .tv domains.
 
  If you are not migrating to the .tv domains, is it because of the
  domain name cost? Thanks for your insight...John
 
 

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Re: [videoblogging] What is a journalist--Defined

2007-10-17 Thread Jackson West
So legally, you aren't a journalist unless you're a commercial journalist,
huh?  Funny, other 'professions' like medicine and the law aren't tied to
such mercenary considerations.

On 10/17/07, David Meade [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

   Interesting ... reads as though you have to be getting paid to do it
 though.

 On 10/17/07, Jay dedman [EMAIL PROTECTED] jay.dedman%40gmail.com
 wrote:
  The US House of Representatives recently passed a Federal Shield law for
  journalist.
  It's doesnt seem to please anyone fully, but it is a start.
 
  The interesting part is how they defined Journalist:
 
  In its current form, the law protects only a person who, for financial
 gain
  or livelihood, is engaged in journalism, which involves the gathering,
  preparing, collecting, photographing, recording, writing, editing,
  reporting, or publishing of news or information that concerns local,
  national, or international events or other matters of public interest
 for
  dissemination to the public.
 
  So this could include bloggers if what you do is regularly cover topics
 as
  your livelihood.
 
  Jay
 
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  917 371 6790
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Re: [videoblogging] What is a journalist--Defined

2007-10-17 Thread Jackson West
I guess my reaction is born from two things: one, there's no such
requirement in California's shield law, and two, in the Apple v. Does case,
the judge opted to protect the bloggers under that shield law (instead of
trade secrets laws) since they'd committed an act of journalism,
regardless of their background as journalists or reasons for doing so.

I just don't see how a free and independent press doesn't include people
who get a bug up their rear and publishing something, with no regard for
their livelihood or personal financial gain.  What about journalism
students, who often take chances on writing provocative stuff -because- they
have no need to earn a paycheck?  To me, this was designed to apply only to
the corporate press who have a vested interest in being the only
organizations allowed to call employees and freelancers journalists.

As David points out, it only matters how this applies in the courts.  A law
doesn't mean much without legal precedent to give it nuance.

JW

On 10/17/07, Frank Carver [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

   Wednesday, October 17, 2007, 7:02:50 PM, Jay dedman wrote:
  I do agree that it's trubling to read for financial gain or
 livelihood.
  does this mean you must get paid by a commercial company?
  can you just get donations from the community?
  can you have a day job and blog at night?

 In some ways this is the flip side of all the discussions we have had
 here about non commercial vs commercial use of creative commons
 liceneced resouces.

 Note that the finacial gain clause specifically does not say as a
 livelihood or for financial gain AND livelihood. The conjunction is
 or, which implies that mere financial gain on its own is enough.

 If showing content on an ad-laden web page counts as commercial use of
 material for licensing purposes, it's certainly reasonable to think
 that any site which earns from ads, sponsorship, or whatever would
 count as financial gain.

 Maybe those odd nickels and dimes from Google adsense count for
 something, after all ...

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Re: [videoblogging] What is a journalist--Defined

2007-10-17 Thread Jackson West
By the way, really looking forward to what Josh has to say in all this.

On 10/17/07, Jackson West [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

 I guess my reaction is born from two things: one, there's no such
 requirement in California's shield law, and two, in the Apple v. Does case,
 the judge opted to protect the bloggers under that shield law (instead of
 trade secrets laws) since they'd committed an act of journalism,
 regardless of their background as journalists or reasons for doing so.

 I just don't see how a free and independent press doesn't include people
 who get a bug up their rear and publishing something, with no regard for
 their livelihood or personal financial gain.  What about journalism
 students, who often take chances on writing provocative stuff -because- they
 have no need to earn a paycheck?  To me, this was designed to apply only to
 the corporate press who have a vested interest in being the only
 organizations allowed to call employees and freelancers journalists.

 As David points out, it only matters how this applies in the courts.  A
 law doesn't mean much without legal precedent to give it nuance.

 JW

 On 10/17/07, Frank Carver [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
 
Wednesday, October 17, 2007, 7:02:50 PM, Jay dedman wrote:
   I do agree that it's trubling to read for financial gain or
  livelihood.
   does this mean you must get paid by a commercial company?
   can you just get donations from the community?
   can you have a day job and blog at night?
 
  In some ways this is the flip side of all the discussions we have had
  here about non commercial vs commercial use of creative commons
  liceneced resouces.
 
  Note that the finacial gain clause specifically does not say as a
  livelihood or for financial gain AND livelihood. The conjunction is
  or, which implies that mere financial gain on its own is enough.
 
  If showing content on an ad-laden web page counts as commercial use of
  material for licensing purposes, it's certainly reasonable to think
  that any site which earns from ads, sponsorship, or whatever would
  count as financial gain.
 
  Maybe those odd nickels and dimes from Google adsense count for
  something, after all ...
 
  --
  Frank Carver http://www.makevideo.org.uk
 
   
 




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[videoblogging] NTV Live Free to Those Carrying Cameras

2007-10-15 Thread Jackson West
While the suits are paying a pretty penny to catch the action at
NewTeeVee Live on November 14th, don't think we've forgotten about the
grassroots mediamakers out there -- passes have been set aside at free
or nearly so for folks who'd like to blog or vlog the event.  Just
email Liz explaining your interest in attending (liz at gigaom dot com).

http://newteevee.com/2007/10/12/announcing-the-newteevee-live-schedule/

Sadly, I can't make it as that's the week I'll be shooting a short
film in New York.  And stay tuned for more details as the date
approaches...

Best,

Jackson West



Re: [videoblogging] Re: NTV Live Free to Those Carrying Cameras

2007-10-15 Thread Jackson West
There will be more content creators -- as the post reads, some slots are
booked but the names aren't final final.  It's only a one-day conference, so
there's a real limit to how much we could do and other conferences like
Pixelodeon, Podcamp and SXSWi already do such a great job of highlighting
creators.

I haven't seen CastTV and Taboola yet either, but as conference veterans
know, a mix of well known personalities and compelling new products and
people is optimal.  Maybe one or more startups will launch publicly at the
conference!

JW

On 10/15/07, Frank Sinton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

   Hi Jackson,

 Thanks for the invite, a couple of questions:

 1) Other than Kent from Ask a Ninja and Ben from Barely Political, why
 isn't NTV including people actually creating video in the sessions?
 There should be a session of just creators bringing their perspective.



2) How did you guys come up with your list for Search and Discovery
 Face Off? CastTV and Taboola haven't even launched yet.

 Regards,
 -Frank

 http://www.mefeedia.com/user/franks/ - What are you watching?

 --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com videoblogging%40yahoogroups.com,
 Jackson West [EMAIL PROTECTED]
 wrote:
 
  While the suits are paying a pretty penny to catch the action at
  NewTeeVee Live on November 14th, don't think we've forgotten about the
  grassroots mediamakers out there -- passes have been set aside at free
  or nearly so for folks who'd like to blog or vlog the event. Just
  email Liz explaining your interest in attending (liz at gigaom dot com).
 
  http://newteevee.com/2007/10/12/announcing-the-newteevee-live-schedule/
 
  Sadly, I can't make it as that's the week I'll be shooting a short
  film in New York. And stay tuned for more details as the date
  approaches...
 
  Best,
 
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[videoblogging] Shooter in or near Cincinnati for Doc Project?

2007-09-13 Thread Jackson West
My friend and roommate Julia asked that I post to the list to see if
anybody would be willing to help her shoot a couple of interview in
Cincinnati this weekend for a documentary project she's working on. 
Great if you can provide a camera, but unfortunately not a paying gig,
though she's willing to figure out a trade of some sort.  Anyone
interested please contact her directly:

[EMAIL PROTECTED]

Back to your regularly scheduled programming...



[videoblogging] Don't Miss Stephen McCandless

2007-09-07 Thread Jackson West
Just wanted to say that Caution Zero's new show What the Funny is just
that, funny, and that Stephen McCandless is a smart guy with some
great perspective.

http://tinyurl.com/yrpfwa

Makes all the sense in the world that fringe theater troupers would
bring great performances online.  For all you techies and filmmakers,
go forth and find yourself underemployed actors in non-traditional
media markets.

Jackson

P.S. To the Zaproot team, no ass-handing was expressed or implied.
Just been thinking a lot about green media lately, and you happened
to show up on the event horizon of my vortex of cynicism.  For the
record, it's a fun show.



Re: [videoblogging] A note about Podtech

2007-06-19 Thread Jackson West
I say it's fair use -- since Jay's schoolin' folks, it's educational!

On 6/19/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

   I noticed a clip of Alfonso in there?

 Isn't he SAG?

 Did they pay Alfonso and the director and cameraman who shot him?

 Just kidding ;)

 Tim

 On Jun 19, 2007, at 11:37 AM, schlomo rabinowitz wrote:

  Hey all
 
  Though this list can have a Gang Mob mentality against companies at
  times,
  Podtech does give some money to some very talented people.. and
  really, at
  the end of the day, that's all I really care about. (well, that,
  and getting
  Lan is money!!!)
 
  This guy has been on the internets for a long time; doing great
  work for the
  Hip Hop community. Well, Podtech has given him a little funding. Check
  this vid out and tell me you dont love it:
 
  http://www.illdoctrine.com/2007/06/
  the_ill_doctrine_dipset_anthem.html
 
  Anyway, just talking perspective.
 
  Schlomo
  http://schlomolog.blogspot.com
  http://weknowhow.tv
  http://winkshow.com
  http://hatfactory.net
 
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Re: [videoblogging] Re: amateur review of the flip video camera

2007-06-16 Thread Jackson West
Hey, thanks for this, Gena.  I've been thinking about getting one of these
because they're so cheap, it wouldn't be a disaster if it fell in a river or
got smashed up in a bike accident.

I really like the idea of creating custom software -- for instance, to arm
an army of camerapeople at an event and upload to a custom site (a la the
Beastie's I Shot That, but live and online).

Also, the disposables they make have been popular as a hacker platform, I'm
curious to see if anybody does the same for this.

JW




On 6/16/07, Daniel Geduld [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

   I'm not sure why, but the page isn't loading for me.

 On 6/16/07, Gena [EMAIL PROTECTED]compumavengal%40earthlink.net
 wrote:
 
  Thanks for the comparison videos. I've been curious about these
  camcorders for a while. I almost bought one just for the heck of it
  but the price wasn't right.
 
  The .avi video quality looked ok for outdoor shots and Zooey was in
  motion enough so that I could see if there was any artifacts around
  her. I did notice a bit in the background grass from time to time.
 
  I'm glad that I can bypass proprietary software and edit as normal.
  What kind of batteries does the gizmo take and how long do/did they
 last?
 
  Gena
  http://outonthestoop.blogspot.com
  http://pcclibtech.blospot.com
 
  --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com 
  videoblogging%40yahoogroups.comvideoblogging%40yahoogroups.com,
  Lisa Harper [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
  
   I posted an amateur review of the Flip Video camera from Pure
  Digital here.
   This camera just hit the streets. Really neat potential, I think:
   http://www.lisaharper.org/archives/2007/06/flip-video-mini-review/
  
   Lisa
  
  
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 Audio: http://www.everyonesvoice.com
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Re: [videoblogging] A little off topic - Need tech advice

2007-05-21 Thread Jackson West
Don't forget Castfire, Schlomo!

Also, I've heard of some open source efforts in this space.  Couldn't hurt
to look up open source youtube or the like, and I bet there's some
Drupal-based solution.  Plus, if you find an open source project you like
and hire one of the coders to provide custom services and support, you'll be
contributing to the development of the codebase.

JW

On 5/21/07, schlomo rabinowitz [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

   Why dont you contact someone like blip.tv re: white labelling? I think
 that
 if they can create a way for CNN to handle their content, they should be
 able to help you effectively.

 Also, there are other companies that do white labelling as well, such as
 Revver.

 Sounds like what you need is not a free service, but a robust customizable
 one. Contact these companies and I imagine they have something you can
 use.

 Schlomo
 http://schlomolog.blogspot.com
 http://weknowhow.tv
 http://winkshow.com
 http://hatfactory.net


 On 5/21/07, Mark Westin [EMAIL PROTECTED] throbbingcow%40yahoo.com
 wrote:
 
  Hi folks -
 
  I'm wondering if anyone here can offer me suggestions on applications
  or interfaces on a slightly larger scale than the average videoblog.
 
  The company I work for has a huge amount of video content on the web,
  and we're trying to upgrade and increase the usability and efficiency
  of our website.
 
  I know this is sorta off topic for this group, but in a nutshell what
  I'm talking about is a high-end corporate videoblog - but it just
  can't look like a Wordpress or blip page. (No disrespect to them - I
  personally use and love both.)
 
  Currently we're hosted by an outside company whose interface lives
  within our site, but it's clunky - kinda ugly, confusing navigation,
  player doesn't look cool, encode and upload specs are narrow and video
  quality is unsatisfying.
 
  Our content includes graphics that require fullscreen viewing so we're
  aiming for the highest resolution possible at the smallest file size.
  We're shooting DV in a professionally lit studio, cutting on Avid and
  Sorenson squeezing.
 
  Here's what we need:
 
  1. A host that can handle a large archive and hopefully can help us
  migrate smoothly.
  2. Ease of posting (so non-tech employees can do it)
  3. Embeddable player
  4. Customizable and searchable interface (not just a player on a
  page) that can integrate seamlessly into our website with no external
  branding
 
  Obviously, we can spend some money on this endeavor. We're in a
  corporate environment so whoever we work with has to be an above-board
  solution provider with a track record and some substance - my bosses
  are tech savvy but leery of anything that's in beta or seems to be
  flash in the pan.
 
  If you're still reading and have any thoughts on this, email me at
  throbbingcow AT yahoo dot com. Many thanks,
  MW
 
 
 

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Re: [videoblogging] A little off topic - Need tech advice

2007-05-21 Thread Jackson West
And just so I don't get accused of bias, I'll throw Brightcove into the mix.

On 5/21/07, Jackson West [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

 Don't forget Castfire, Schlomo!

 Also, I've heard of some open source efforts in this space.  Couldn't hurt
 to look up open source youtube or the like, and I bet there's some
 Drupal-based solution.  Plus, if you find an open source project you like
 and hire one of the coders to provide custom services and support, you'll be
 contributing to the development of the codebase.

 JW

 On 5/21/07, schlomo rabinowitz [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
 
Why dont you contact someone like blip.tv re: white labelling? I think
  that
  if they can create a way for CNN to handle their content, they should be
  able to help you effectively.
 
  Also, there are other companies that do white labelling as well, such as
  Revver.
 
  Sounds like what you need is not a free service, but a robust
  customizable
  one. Contact these companies and I imagine they have something you can
  use.
 
  Schlomo
  http://schlomolog.blogspot.com
  http://weknowhow.tv
  http://winkshow.com
  http://hatfactory.net
 
 
  On 5/21/07, Mark Westin [EMAIL PROTECTED]throbbingcow%40yahoo.com
  wrote:
  
   Hi folks -
  
   I'm wondering if anyone here can offer me suggestions on applications
   or interfaces on a slightly larger scale than the average videoblog.
  
   The company I work for has a huge amount of video content on the web,
   and we're trying to upgrade and increase the usability and efficiency
   of our website.
  
   I know this is sorta off topic for this group, but in a nutshell what
   I'm talking about is a high-end corporate videoblog - but it just
   can't look like a Wordpress or blip page. (No disrespect to them - I
   personally use and love both.)
  
   Currently we're hosted by an outside company whose interface lives
   within our site, but it's clunky - kinda ugly, confusing navigation,
   player doesn't look cool, encode and upload specs are narrow and video
   quality is unsatisfying.
  
   Our content includes graphics that require fullscreen viewing so we're
   aiming for the highest resolution possible at the smallest file size.
   We're shooting DV in a professionally lit studio, cutting on Avid and
   Sorenson squeezing.
  
   Here's what we need:
  
   1. A host that can handle a large archive and hopefully can help us
   migrate smoothly.
   2. Ease of posting (so non-tech employees can do it)
   3. Embeddable player
   4. Customizable and searchable interface (not just a player on a
   page) that can integrate seamlessly into our website with no external
   branding
  
   Obviously, we can spend some money on this endeavor. We're in a
   corporate environment so whoever we work with has to be an above-board
   solution provider with a track record and some substance - my bosses
   are tech savvy but leery of anything that's in beta or seems to be
   flash in the pan.
  
   If you're still reading and have any thoughts on this, email me at
   throbbingcow AT yahoo dot com. Many thanks,
   MW
  
  
  
 
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[videoblogging] Editing Software for Windoze

2007-05-20 Thread Jackson West
Hey all.  Just shot some hella fun footage of Bay to Breakers
(runners! nudity!  costumes!  dancing! alcoholism!) and I'm dreading
the thought of having to edit it all with Quicktime Pro or, even
worse, Windows Movie Maker.  

Anybody have suggestions for a simple, lightweight video editing
application (or, even better, online thingie)?  I've only got a 1GHZ
laptop, so I'm not sure I could run the latest Premiere or Vegas.



Re: [videoblogging] Re: Editing Software for Windoze

2007-05-20 Thread Jackson West
I'm saving up for one of those new MacBooks, and yes, then I will beg,
borrow or steal a copy of Final Cut and be much, much happier.

Gena, those suggestions are super-helpful.  I downloaded a trial install of
Premiere Elements, since there was a time ten years ago when Premiere was
all there was, really -- you know, back when it was still called Digital
Non-linear Editing as opposed to just Editing.  :)

JW

On 5/20/07, Roxanne Darling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

   Sidebar comment:

 Jackson, would you like us to start a petition drive recommending your
 esteemed place of employment supply you with a nice cheap new mac that
 can enable you to be far more efficient, not to mention happy, which
 further improves efficiency and creativity??

 If so, I'm in. :-)

 Rox

 On 5/20/07, Gena [EMAIL PROTECTED]compumavengal%40earthlink.net
 wrote:
 
 
 
 
 
 
  You could swing toward Ulead http://www.ulead.com that is a good all
  around package. http://www.ulead.com/vs/compare.htm
 
  I truly like Serif MoviePlus 5
  http://www.serif.com/movieplus/movieplus5/index.asp
 
  Simple interface and you can go as simple or a complex as you want for
  your basic needs. If you need to do non-destructive splits, L-Cuts or
  overlays this is your baby.
 
  Both programs have trial versions you can download and use before you
  buy. Can't speak for the new version of Ulead but MP5 is lean so I
  think you can use it comfortably on your laptop.
 
  Gena
  http://outonthestoop.blogspot.com
  http://pcclibtech.blogspot.com
 
  --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com videoblogging%40yahoogroups.com,
 Jackson West [EMAIL PROTECTED]
  wrote:
  
   Hey all. Just shot some hella fun footage of Bay to Breakers
   (runners! nudity! costumes! dancing! alcoholism!) and I'm dreading
   the thought of having to edit it all with Quicktime Pro or, even
   worse, Windows Movie Maker.
  
   Anybody have suggestions for a simple, lightweight video editing
   application (or, even better, online thingie)? I've only got a 1GHZ
   laptop, so I'm not sure I could run the latest Premiere or Vegas.
  
 
 

 --
 Roxanne Darling
 o ke kai means of the sea in hawaiian
 808-384-5554
 http://www.twitter.com/roxannedarling

 http://www.beachwalks.tv
 http://www.barefeetshop.com
 http://www.barefeetstudios.com
  



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Re: [videoblogging] Re: Editing Software for Windoze

2007-05-20 Thread Jackson West
Okay, Premiere Elements trial sucks.  I spent two hours editing a short
piece, only to find out that when you export, it puts an Adobe bug in the
output file.  Bo!  Trying Ulead Video Studio.

JW

On 5/20/07, Jackson West [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

 I'm saving up for one of those new MacBooks, and yes, then I will beg,
 borrow or steal a copy of Final Cut and be much, much happier.

 Gena, those suggestions are super-helpful.  I downloaded a trial install
 of Premiere Elements, since there was a time ten years ago when Premiere was
 all there was, really -- you know, back when it was still called Digital
 Non-linear Editing as opposed to just Editing.  :)

 JW

 On 5/20/07, Roxanne Darling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
 
Sidebar comment:
 
  Jackson, would you like us to start a petition drive recommending your
  esteemed place of employment supply you with a nice cheap new mac that
  can enable you to be far more efficient, not to mention happy, which
  further improves efficiency and creativity??
 
  If so, I'm in. :-)
 
  Rox
 
  On 5/20/07, Gena [EMAIL PROTECTED]compumavengal%40earthlink.net
  wrote:
  
  
  
  
  
  
   You could swing toward Ulead http://www.ulead.com that is a good all
   around package. http://www.ulead.com/vs/compare.htm
  
   I truly like Serif MoviePlus 5
   http://www.serif.com/movieplus/movieplus5/index.asp
  
   Simple interface and you can go as simple or a complex as you want for
   your basic needs. If you need to do non-destructive splits, L-Cuts or
   overlays this is your baby.
  
   Both programs have trial versions you can download and use before you
   buy. Can't speak for the new version of Ulead but MP5 is lean so I
   think you can use it comfortably on your laptop.
  
   Gena
   http://outonthestoop.blogspot.com
   http://pcclibtech.blogspot.com
  
   --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com videoblogging%40yahoogroups.com,
  Jackson West [EMAIL PROTECTED]
   wrote:
   
Hey all. Just shot some hella fun footage of Bay to Breakers
(runners! nudity! costumes! dancing! alcoholism!) and I'm dreading
the thought of having to edit it all with Quicktime Pro or, even
worse, Windows Movie Maker.
   
Anybody have suggestions for a simple, lightweight video editing
application (or, even better, online thingie)? I've only got a 1GHZ
laptop, so I'm not sure I could run the latest Premiere or Vegas.
   
  
  
 
  --
  Roxanne Darling
  o ke kai means of the sea in hawaiian
  808-384-5554
  http://www.twitter.com/roxannedarling
 
  http://www.beachwalks.tv
  http://www.barefeetshop.com
  http://www.barefeetstudios.com
   
 




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Re: [videoblogging] Re: Pixelodeon attendees

2007-04-30 Thread Jackson West
On my trip to LA in January I stayed at the Mayfair -- tres shabby, but
cheap, there's free wifi, a good taco truck across the street and it's only
a five minute walk to the Metro train.

Yes, I just said LA, walk and train all in one sentence.  But then I'm
the kind of guy who'll take el sabor del barrio over parking and pool
six days a week and twice on Sunday.

On 4/30/07, ryanne hodson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

   remember to add yourself to upcoming so we know you're coming (and so
 other
 people will want to come because you are coming)

 http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/158264/

 On 4/30/07, David Howell [EMAIL PROTECTED] taoofdavid%40gmail.com
 wrote:
 
  Checked out Expedia and found these hotels that are close to the AFI.
 
  Hollywood Downtowner
  Days Inn Hollywood Ca
  Super 8 Motel - Hollywood/L.A. Area
  Days Inn - Los Angeles
  Hollywood Inn Express North
 
  I have no idea if they are any good at all.
 
  David
  http://www.davidhowellstudios.com
 
  --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com 
  videoblogging%40yahoogroups.comvideoblogging%40yahoogroups.com,
  Jay dedman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
  
I am about to book my flight and hotel for Pixelodeon. For those
 that
are going, where are you staying?
  
   good question.
   im putting together a list of places to stay close to the American
   Film Institute.
   if you have identified any specific places, ill add them to the list.
  
   Jay
  
  
   --
   Here I am
   http://jaydedman.com
  
   Check out the latest project:
   http://pixelodeonfest.com/
   Webvideo festival this June
  
 
 
 

 --
 Pixelodeon-June 9th  10th
 American Film Institute (AFI) LA, CA
 From the Computer Screen to the Big Screen
 http://pixelodeonfest.com/
 --
 Author of Secrets of Videoblogging http://tinyurl.com/me4vs
 Me  http://RyanEdit.com, http://RyanIsHungry.com
 Educate  http://FreeVlog.org, http://Node101.org
 Community Capitalism http://HaveMoneyWillVlog.com
 iChat/AIM  VideoRodeo

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Re: [videoblogging] Re: New blip.tv show player

2007-04-19 Thread Jackson West
Rad.  I agree with Sull -- been waitin' for multiple playlists. :)

JW

On 4/19/07, Mike Hudack [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

   Two weeks. :)

 Yours,

 Mike

 -Original Message-
 From: videoblogging@yahoogroups.com videoblogging%40yahoogroups.com
 [mailto:videoblogging@yahoogroups.com videoblogging%40yahoogroups.com]
 On Behalf Of mattfeldman78
 Sent: Monday, April 16, 2007 3:36 PM
 To: videoblogging@yahoogroups.com videoblogging%40yahoogroups.com
 Subject: [videoblogging] Re: New blip.tv show player

 Hi,

 Has anyone found a way to control the order of the episodes within the
 player? Is this something that Blip is planning on offering?

 -Matt
 http://neovids.tv

 --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com videoblogging%40yahoogroups.com,
 Michael Verdi [EMAIL PROTECTED]
 wrote:
 
  Yes - point taken about it not being a replacement. It's also good for
  things like user profiles on various social networks.
  - Verdi
 
  On 4/16/07, Bill Cammack [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
  
   --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com videoblogging%40yahoogroups.com
 videoblogging%40yahoogroups.com,
   Steve Watkins steve@ wrote:
   
Offering both makes a lot of sense to me. I dream of this stuff
 being
pushed to the extreme and for it to be possible for a blog like
experience to be completely available from within a flash player.
Complexities quickly arise when the people providing the player
 are
hosting your videos, but are not responsible for the rest of your
blog, it leads to an understandable focus on the video hosting
 page
rather than your blog page. This may not be considered a probem
because the expectation may be that you embed their player in your
site, and your site provides all the other bloggy stuff you
 want. But
this doesnt cover scenarios where our show player may be embedded
 on
another site or used as a widget.
   
I see the guide button is optional, and its easy to rebrand the
 player
so that its got your own site in the bottom right hand corner,
 which
is a clickable link pointing to the URL of your choice.
  
   Thanks for mentioning that. I had those pointing to the blip shows,
   basically by default, but I've switched them now so that they point
 to
   the blogs for the shows instead of the blip pages.
  
   This helps out the permalink situation A LITTLE BIT, but it still
   takes the viewer to the most recent post in the blog. The only thing
   that seems to update with the individual video is if you click
 guide
   and then read more about this on blip.tv, which takes you to the
   individual video's page on blip.
  
   --
   Bill C.
   BillCammack.com
  
  
Id love to see the creative commons stuff thats been requested
 in the
past, be rolled out into this show player in the future, whether
 it be
through a little cc icon on the bottom bar of the player, or the
inclusion of this info in the popup 'about this episode' tab.
   
I agree about the font size, hmm this stuff starts to get a bit
tricky, a big decision to break away from the player being
 320x240. I
see that Veoh's player is rather large now, but this makes it look
quite good and leaves more room for additional info overlays to be
displayed in a larger font. Some other services have really wide
players with separate episode bars to one side of the video.
   
Personally Im fascinated by the idea of a flash player for
 wordpress
that can display the entire blog, text video etc, in the flash
 player.
I was looking at WPF/E but I think I'll ignore that technology for
now, and go buymyself a copy of flash and join the fun.
   
Cheers
   
Steve Elbows
--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.comvideoblogging%40yahoogroups.com
 videoblogging%40yahoogroups.com,
   Mike Hudack mike@ wrote:

 Michael,

 For some people the blog format is really important.
 Cross-posting,
 copy  paste and everything else we've built to support the blog
   format
 aren't going away. We're going to keep those features, and we're
   going
 to keep improving them. It's just that the blog format isn't
   right for
 everyone.

 -Original Message-
 From: videoblogging@yahoogroups.comvideoblogging%40yahoogroups.com
 videoblogging%40yahoogroups.com

 [mailto:videoblogging@yahoogroups.com videoblogging%40yahoogroups.com
 videoblogging%40yahoogroups.com]
   On Behalf Of Michael Verdi
 Sent: Sunday, April 15, 2007 12:09 PM
 To: videoblogging@yahoogroups.comvideoblogging%40yahoogroups.com
 videoblogging%40yahoogroups.com
 Subject: Re: [videoblogging] New blip.tv show player

 Aaron  Steve - you bring up some good points. I do think
 options for
 people
 are important and I do like the ability to look through an
 archive but
 the
 price is that you loose all the other benefits of a blog -
 permalinks,
 comments, context, choice of video size and formats. That
 player is

Re: [videoblogging] Labourvision - New Labour get a videoblog

2007-04-12 Thread Jackson West
Thanks for the tip, Beth.  Hope you don't mind too terribly much, but I
quoted your analysis of Blair's set design.

http://newteevee.com/2007/04/12/party-vloggers-in-the-uk/

Also, had a little fun with it. :)

JW

On 4/12/07, beth_tilston [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

   Here in the UK, we already have WebCameron
 (http://www.webcameron.org.uk), the Conservative leader David
 Cameron's attempt to woo voters with videos on Conservative policy
 narrated from his kitchen (Ecover bottles in full view). Now New
 Labour have joined the trend. They just launched Labourvision, to
 enable you to hear unmediated, fresh, first-hand, what it is we are
 about (See yesterday's Guardian article -
 http://www.guardian.co.uk/g2/story/0,,2054070,00.html). Unmediated!
 They must have worked hard to pull that one off!

 Go here http://www.youtube.com/labourvision for labourvision in its
 full low-production-value/background-noise-included glory. I wonder
 how much though went into choosing the officey looking corner (people
 can empathise with offices) that it was filmed in. Cynical. Moi.

 beth
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Re: [videoblogging] Re: Josh Wolf to be releases

2007-04-03 Thread Jackson West
Come have a coke and cheer.

http://upcoming.org/event/171817/?ps=6

On 4/3/07, Heath [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

   Regardless of whether he gets MSM attention or not, I am glad he is
 going to be released.

 Heath
 http://batmangeek.com

 --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com videoblogging%40yahoogroups.com,
 schlomo rabinowitz
 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
 
  This is good news, indeed!!!
 
  Now, hopefully, Josh Wolf gets more MSM attention than justin.tv is
  getting...
 
  Schlomo
  http://schlomolog.blogspot.com
  http:/winkshow.com
  http://hatfactory.net
  http://evilvlog.com
 
 
  On 4/3/07, Steve Rhodes [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
  
   It has been annouced that Josh will be released.
  
   He has put the video he didn't include in his original piece on
 blip.
  
   the video  a brief statement are at
  
   http://joshwolf.net/blog/
  
   --
   Steve Rhodes
  
   http://ari.typepad.com
  
   http://tigerbeat.vox.com blogs
  
   http://flickr.com/photos/ari/ photos
  
   http://del.icio.us/tigerbeat interesting articles  sites
  
   http://twitter.com/tigerbeat
  
  
 
 
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Re: [videoblogging] Introducing myself

2007-03-30 Thread Jackson West
Will Pate rocks cats.  And that's a verifiable fact.

On 3/29/07, Irina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

   will = yay!

 On 3/29/07, Patrick Cook [EMAIL PROTECTED]patsvideoblog%40gmail.com
 wrote:
 
  Hi everyone:
 
  On 28 Mar 2007 10:28:27 -0700, Will Pate [EMAIL 
  PROTECTED]will%40willpate.org
 will%40willpate.org
  wrote:
  
   Hey vloggy peeps, I joined the group recently but haven't introduced
  myself yet.
 
  Well glad you did. WELCOME. :D
 
  Cheers :D
 
  --
  Pat Cook
  Denver, Colorado
  WEBSITES - AS MY WACKED OUT WORLD TURNS -
  http://pchamster.livejournal.com/
  PAT'S REAL DEAL VIDEO BLOG - http://patsrealdeal.livejournal.com/
  Pat's Health  Medical Wonders VideoCast -
  http://patshealthmedicalwondersvideocast.blogspot.com/
  MY LIVE CAM - http://patscam.camstreams.com/
  YouTube Channel - http://www.youtube.com/amwowttv/
  THE PAT COOK SHOW - http://www.livevideo.com/thepatcookshow
 
 

 --
 http://geekentertainment.tv

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[videoblogging] NewTeeVee Request for reactions to State of Vlogosphere

2007-03-30 Thread Jackson West
Mefeedia, in the tradition of Technorati's State of the blogosphere
reports, has posted some numbers and analysis.  I would love to get
some reactions from the crowd here.

http://mefeedia.com/blog/2007/03/136/

Please let me know with an OTR tag if you'd prefer not to be
directly quoted.  If you prefer to contact me directly, it's
jacksonwest at gmail

The web moves fast -- my piece is due by 11am PST, so please drop me
line or reply sooner rather than later.  Thanks kids, keep up the
great work!

Jackson West
NewTeeVee.com



Re: [videoblogging] Re: NewTeeVee Request for reactions to State of Vlogosphere

2007-03-30 Thread Jackson West
I spoke to Frank Sinton, and more details will be released in my article.
But for everyone's information, the numbers reflect where feeds listed with
Mefeedia originate, not where the actual content is hosted (which was the
main question everyone seemed to have about the study).

On 30 Mar 2007 10:39:12 -0700, Steve Watkins [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

   Its interesting but id like to see more detail of the methodology.

 For example does 'number of videoblogs' mean number of feeds, does it
 take account of rss feeds that are built on the fly based on search
 terms, etc. And is the breakdown of sites used purely based on where
 the video files themselves are hosted, or is it anything to do with
 where the rss feed is generated? Is it purely based on feeds taht have
 been added to mefeddia, and so trends that show an increase in vlogs
 might just mean an increase of vlogs being picked up by mefeedia? If
 we wanted accurate numbers on youtube use, how would you go about
 finding them all as opposed to youtube users who usually upload
 copyrighted stuff from tv etc? And finally, are the vlogs on mefeddia
 mostly English-language, and thus these stats are likely to miss the
 non-English vlogs in the world?

 Its still useful to see their numbers, just cant think of a way to
 measure such things with a high degree of accuracy. I assume mefeedia
 do what they can with the data that is accessible to them, thats all
 they can be expected to do so Im not criticising them for bothering.
 Some details on how much the vlogs are being watched through mefeedia
 might be a useful measure of the state of the vlogosphere too?

 Cheers

 Steve Elbows

 --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com videoblogging%40yahoogroups.com,
 Jackson West [EMAIL PROTECTED]
 wrote:
 
  Mefeedia, in the tradition of Technorati's State of the blogosphere
  reports, has posted some numbers and analysis. I would love to get
  some reactions from the crowd here.
 
  http://mefeedia.com/blog/2007/03/136/
 
  Please let me know with an OTR tag if you'd prefer not to be
  directly quoted. If you prefer to contact me directly, it's
  jacksonwest at gmail
 
  The web moves fast -- my piece is due by 11am PST, so please drop me
  line or reply sooner rather than later. Thanks kids, keep up the
  great work!
 
  Jackson West
  NewTeeVee.com
 

  



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Re: [videoblogging] Re: It's Official, We Won

2007-03-26 Thread Jackson West
I was totally pumped when I heard the news!  Don't flip out and kill too
many people.

On 26 Mar 2007 15:40:51 -0700, Chumley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

   Grants Kent and Doug,

 You guys deserve it!

 Rev. Chumley
 http://www.cultofuhf.com

 --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com videoblogging%40yahoogroups.com,
 Kent Nichols

 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
 
  Hey Guys:
 
  Just wanted to thanks again to the community. Your support, guidance,
  and friendship has been invaluable to Douglas and myself.
 
  I only hope we can give back more than we've received.
 
  -K,
 
  Cross posted from: http://www.askaninja.com/node/3220
 
  Well, Thank you.
 
  Thanks to our fans from AskANinja.com, Myspace.com, Digg.com, iTunes,
  YouTube.com and everywhere else.com.
 
  Because of your efforts we won a
  href=http://youtube.com/ytawards;Best Series of 2006 on YouTube/a.
  A YouTubey.
 
  The media has been calling a lot today, so keep your eyes peeled for
  the Ninja.
 
  :)
 
  Not to get too corny, but the key is YOU. You send in the questions.
  You keep us pumped about what we're doing.
 
  When we started Ask A Ninja, Douglas and I were at the lowest point of
  our careers. We had nothing but an inspiration to start a gmail
 account.
 
  And you sent in questions, we started laughing and then the whole
  world came in on the joke.
 
  So thank you. We owe you a lot and I hope we can continue to
  entertain you for years to come.
 
  -Kent, Douglas, and the Ninja
 

  



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Re: [videoblogging] joost

2007-02-22 Thread Jackson West
Except for how commercial it is, it's actually pretty cool.

We were handing out invites a few weeks ago, I'll see if we have any left.

JW

On 2/22/07, Irina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

   i'd like to try this after all .
 anyone have an invite i can borrow?
 :)

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[videoblogging] NewTeeVee loves puppies, apple pie...more at eleven!

2007-02-21 Thread Jackson West
Hello, I'm Jackson West.  You may remember me from such blogs as
SFist: The Gavin Newsom Follies and Fleshbot: Booze, Hookers and Blow.
 I'm just writing to thank folks for reading NewTeeVee, warn you that
I'm watching, beg you to digg our posts every once in a while, eagerly
invite you to troll our comments and otherwise formally introduce myself.

I'm in a tough place, because there are so many stories I want to
tell, but the investors would prefer that I tell the ones that will be
wildly popular.  Which is apparently anything having to do with Joost,
Amanda Congdon (no offense, Amanda) and where to find Fox's fear-porn
revue, 24, for free on teh innerwebs.

So if you want me to keep pumping your niche web shows, linking to
your sponsorship efforts, calling film commissioners and lawyers for
fun and showing up at small events put on by startups and creators,
please help me help you by leaving comments and telling your friends!
 My only alternative is to take Jessica Lee Rose and Lisa Donovan
hostage, force them to make out and distribute the footage via
Babelgum.  Do you really want to see that happen?



[videoblogging] Re: NewTeeVee loves puppies, apple pie...more at eleven!

2007-02-21 Thread Jackson West
Thanks for the kind words, here and in the past!  Now that I've done
my part to promote the site, it's back to writing. Just wanted to make
sure you guys knew I'm here for the love of the game, but the
accountants who process my checks have other priorities.  The good
news is that for every My Name is Earl post, maybe somebody reads a
Wreck  Salvage write up.

With that, I'll shut my Joost hole.  At least until I have another
project to announce (which, as some of you may know, may be sooner
rather than later).

In the meantime, feel free to bug me direct with questions, tips,
rumors and your own self-promotional efforts -- jacksonwest at gmail

--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Irina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

  yes
 
 
 On 2/21/07, Jay dedman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
 
 So if you want me to keep pumping your niche web shows, linking to
   your sponsorship efforts, calling film commissioners and lawyers for
   fun and showing up at small events put on by startups and creators,
   please help me help you by leaving comments and telling your
friends!
   My only alternative is to take Jessica Lee Rose and Lisa Donovan
   hostage, force them to make out and distribute the footage via
   Babelgum. Do you really want to see that happen?
 
  yeah...just as we have to support each other as independent
  creators...we got to also support the journalists who write about this
  new world.
 
  I wonder if Joost hole will be in the dictionary soon.
 
  jay
 
  --
  Here I am
  http://jaydedman.com
   
 
 
 
 
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 http://geekentertainment.tv
 
 
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Re: [videoblogging] SXSW

2007-02-15 Thread Jackson West
Both Liz and I will be there reporting for NewTeeVee.

On 2/15/07, Micki Krimmel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

   I'm there for sure!

 On 2/15/07, schlomo rabinowitz [EMAIL PROTECTED] schlomo%40gmail.com
 wrote:
 
  It's looking like I may be there. If you remember the Red Bull House
  last year, some of my stuff will be there this year.
 
  Schlomo
  http://schlomolog.blogspot.com
 
  On 2/14/07, Irina [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
  irinaski%40gmail.comirinaski%40gmail.com wrote:
  
  
   hey all
  
   can you please email me at
  
   [EMAIL PROTECTED] irinaski%40gmail.com irinaski%40gmail.com
  
   and let me know if you'll be at SXSW -- thanks guys!
  
 
 

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