[videoblogging] Re: HTML5 Webinar tomorrow
Yes youtube now has some auto-adaption so long as people use the right code to embed youtube videos. Cheers Steve --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Joly MacFie j...@... wrote: It uses iframe to do the html5, like this plug in.. but doesn't youtube also auto-adapt to client? http://www.clickonf5.org/internet/iframe-and-flash-embed-code-supporting-html5-for-youtube-compared/8517 http://www.clickonf5.org/internet/iframe-and-flash-embed-code-supporting-html5-for-youtube-compared/8517 j On Thu, Aug 26, 2010 at 2:00 PM, elbowsofdeath st...@... wrote: --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Jay dedman jay.dedman@ wrote: Great news! Vimeo came out with a universal player for embeds. So what did Vimeo to allow this? Im confused why everyone (youtube. blip, etc) doesnt have players and codecs that work everywhere. Whats the secret sauce? Jay Right now, considering the much discussed issues with what video format different browsers are supporting in conjunction with HTML5 video tags, they are doing what some other sites are doing, namely serving a h264 video either wrapped in flash or not, depending on the browser. You can certainly encode a h264 file with certain settings and have it play on most devices, although some services may choose to encode multiple different versions for certain mobile devices, high def etc. Either way most of the magic is in having the embedded code for their videos look at your browsers capabilities, and then decide whether to embed a flash player or use a native browser/html5 method. As to why not all of the video sites are doing this yet, it will either be because they havent had the engineering resources to do it yet, or they have been waiting to see what happens with the likes of WebM (although thats not a great reason to delay this stuff especially as things like the iPad have sold quite well), or they havent seen that much demand/have had higher priorities, or their existing flash player offers features that they cant do in html5 yet and they dont feel they should offer a player with less features. The last point has extra weight if they are struggling to get their advert platform working with a non-flash player, as they wont be to keen to lose revenue generation. I expect most sites will get there eventually. Cheers Steve Yahoo! Groups Links -- --- Joly MacFie 218 565 9365 Skype:punkcast WWWhatsup NYC - http://wwwhatsup.com http://pinstand.com - http://punkcast.com Secretary - ISOC-NY - http://isoc-ny.org --- [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
[videoblogging] Google TV
Does anyone here have any information about the new Google TV that's going live this fall? I see Sony is doing something with them. I heard the API for it won't be available until next year. I was wondering if anyone knew if whether or not Google will be asking for beta testers? Sheila
Re: [videoblogging] Videobloggers Twitter Meetup Video
Very nicely done! Just missing the girls...next time y'all come to Hawaii! Aloha, Rox On Thu, Jul 29, 2010 at 10:58 AM, schlomo rabinowitz schl...@gmail.comwrote: Rupert, I don't mind you whining-- because it sounds so good in a british accent!!!:) Schlomo Rabinowitz http://flavors.me/schlomo AIM:schlomochat On Thu, Jul 29, 2010 at 1:54 PM, Rupert Howe rup...@twittervlog.tvrupert%40twittervlog.tv wrote: All right, I know, I'm sorry. My only excuse is that I'm British. I'm genetically programmed to whine. Brilliant video! On 29 Jul 2010, at 20:56, John Coffey wrote: Exactly Schlomo, I knew of Jonny Goldstein orinally from this Yahoo Group and welcomed him to Philly 2 years ago. I met Chris and Scott (from DC) through Jonny. I'm sure there's been micro hookups everywhere, especially via Twitter. Videoblogging isn't dead, it's what ever you put into it. John --- On Thu, 7/29/10, schlomo rabinowitz schl...@gmail.comschlomo%40gmail.com wrote: From: schlomo rabinowitz schl...@gmail.com schlomo%40gmail.com Subject: Re: [videoblogging] Videobloggers Twitter Meetup Video To: videoblogging@yahoogroups.com videoblogging%40yahoogroups.com Date: Thursday, July 29, 2010, 1:46 PM This was awesome! When people on this group start whining about where videoblogging has gone, just watch this video. They meet online, they meet offline, they make something. Rinse and repeat! Schlomo Rabinowitz http://flavors.me/schlomo AIM:schlomochat On Wed, Jul 28, 2010 at 8:33 AM, John Coffey jimmycrackhead2...@yahoo.com jimmycrackhead2000%40yahoo.com wrote: I'm sure many of you are familiar with the names of Jonny Goldstein and Scott Stead on this Videoblooger list from years gone by. We did a meetup with Chris Suspect last month on my boat and Chris shot the most amazing video that deserves a view and maybe a Vimeo nomination if you enjoyed it. Thanks! JC our twitter/sailing/murder film http://vimeo.com/13665676 the award nomination page http://bit.ly/9R4Rse [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Yahoo! Groups Links videoblogging-fullfeatu...@yahoogroups.comvideoblogging-fullfeatured%40yahoogroups.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Yahoo! Groups Links [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] -- Roxanne Darling o ke kai means of the sea in hawaiian 808-384-5554 Video -- http://www.beachwalks.tv Company -- http://www.barefeetstudios.com Twitter-- http://www.twitter.com/roxannedarling [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/videoblogging/ * Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional * To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/videoblogging/join (Yahoo! ID required) * To change settings via email: videoblogging-dig...@yahoogroups.com videoblogging-fullfeatu...@yahoogroups.com * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: videoblogging-unsubscr...@yahoogroups.com * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [videoblogging] Xacti Workflow w/External HDs
Thanks, Rupert! I am contemplating using the laptop as the interface for the file transfer but I'm not a very details oriented person. The idea of having automated posting for file backup via xacti library seems a good one for my personality type I'm sure it'll save my bacon sometime. Using mpeg streamclip is something I saw a guy do in a file management tutorial online. It was pretty sweet. He essentially cut the video as it was imported into his machine from his camera - a 'pre edit' that is surely a space saver - getting the important pieces of each shot without the extra garbage (of which I tend to have a lot of) - I imagine it'd save about 20-30% of space. Thanks again for the feedback. Peace, Ron Watson Pawsitive Vybe 11659 Berrigan Ave Cedar Springs, MI 49319 http://pawsitivevybe.com Personal Contact: 616.443.3984 k9d...@mac.com On the Web: Pawsitive Vybe PVybe Blog Art of K9Disc K9Athlete.com Seminars On Jul 23, 2010, at 5:03 AM, Rupert Howe wrote: Nice rig monopod video - thanks! I think I'm not understanding something, but I'm going to ask a stupid question anyway rather than just wait for other replies - because I'm interested. Why don't you just copy all the files from the Xacti memory card to your 1TB HD via Finder on your Mac? Why do you need to make the HD work with the Xacti? Surely the computer is the interface between the memory card and the HD? And I didn't understand the use of MPEG Streamclip to filter. Or even to transcode. Surely you can avoid all that and just import the Xacti clips straight into iMovie, which transcodes them into its own editable format anyway? Then you delete the clips you don't want in iMovie, while keeping all the original footage on your HD? Rupert http://twittervlog.tv On 23 Jul 2010, at 01:17, Ron Watson wrote: Hey everybody! Alright, So got me my xacti and liking it so far. Using my Home Made Fig Rig - http://blip.tv/file/653663/ - a new design, using an aluminium bicycle wheel for the frame... anyway, not the point - I'm getting some good footage: http://k9disc.blip.tv/file/3853003/ - Dog Class in a Park http://k9disc.blip.tv/file/3906053/ - Jam Session in good light - big zoom... Fig rig is doing it's job. I'm in the process of reformatting my 1TB RAID HD. I had it formatted to fat32 but iMovie can't write to it. SO I went MacOSExtended (journaled) and now the Xacti can't write it. I have a 150 GB Maxtor HD that is functioning well. I was thinking about using that for my Xacti Library function - for bringing all of it in - back up style. And then moving it to the 1TB drive for permanent storage and editing. I also thought of just bringing everything into the PC and moving it over manually/automagically via iMovie. I also am thinking of using mpeg streamclip as a filter for saving decent footage and/or pre-editing file management. I'd like to hear what other xacti folk have to say about this. Anybody have any info to share? Peace, Ron Watson Pawsitive Vybe On the Web: Pawsitive Vybe PVybe Blog Art of K9Disc K9Athlete.com Seminars [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Yahoo! Groups Links [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [videoblogging] Re: The Video Blogger Is Dead
Michael Sullivan wrote: this is all repairable. but in order to succeed, it has to be done without the noise of monetization and ideally without the dependency on a company's product that directly requires monetization in order to sustain. for example, i added a comment to Clintus' post and talked about using google group/gmail and youtube - http://idoitdigital.com/2010/07/15/the-video-blogger-is-dead/comment-page-1/#comment-57768- i still think mailing lists are intimate and relevant (we are talking on one now ;) and the idea of enhancing them and leveraging them for video sharing seems to make sense to me (i.e. youtube links get embedded/attached to gmail messages now). As I said beyond, I think this is a super idea. The more I think about it, the more I like it. It perfectly answers elbows's requirement of If you want intimacy and certain people creating certain sorts of video, you just have to connect with those people, get a little momentum going, and make a space which is sheltered enough to let the intimacy flourish. i've babbled enought for now. yeah, go and make your mailing list ;) sull
Re: [videoblogging] Xacti Workflow w/External HDs
Thanks David! It's even better now. The aluminum wheel is much lighter and less 'aggressive' looking. I am using the xacti remote for camera functions like zoom, still/video, and menu stuff. I had to rig a handle of sorts to get the remote out in front of the camera, which has wound up working, not ideally, but it's pretty comfy and a functional set up. Looks much better too. The rest of the rig's functionality is still in there which is really cool. Thanks for noticing... Peace, Ron On the Web: Pawsitive Vybe PVybe Blog Art of K9Disc K9Athlete.com Seminars On Jul 22, 2010, at 8:26 PM, David Jones wrote: On Fri, Jul 23, 2010 at 10:17 AM, Ron Watson k9d...@mac.com wrote: Hey everybody! Alright, So got me my xacti and liking it so far. Using my Home Made Fig Rig - http://blip.tv/file/653663/ - a new design, using an aluminium bicycle wheel for the frame... Nice rig! Dave. . [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [videoblogging] Re: The Video Blogger Is Dead
On Tue, Jul 20, 2010 at 7:18 PM, Rupert Howe rup...@twittervlog.tv wrote: Thanks for taking the time to reply, Dave. I won't ask you to wade back through my overlong posts - I was obviously unclear, since you're arguing with points I wasn't making. I was talking about a specific *type* of videoblog which seems to have largely died out, following on from Clintus's video. I wasn't attacking YouTube - I was just saying that it hasn't been a very welcoming environment for the type of videos that I was talking about. I did try to spearhead a transition to YouTube a couple of years ago, but it didn't take. I'm not attacking you or chastising you for using YouTube. I think it's very inspiring that you've built such a successful videoblog using YouTube. Other people have their preferences and they voice them vigorously, so I'm sorry if they've attacked you for using YouTube I actually have no problems with people chastising me for using and promoting Youtube to people starting out, it's all part of the fun and constructive arguments we have on chat groups like this! although I hadn't, and you argued with me that I had, so maybe you see more attacks than there actually are. Personally. I'm not that fussed - whatever works for the specific project and type of content. I'm working on two YouTube based projects right now using YouTube annotations. It's just that YouTube didn't work for the small community of people making this specific type of content a couple of years ago. So - no argument. Oops, ok, sorry if my comments were misdirected on this whole thing. The thread was rather long and I was in a hurry. Food for thought anyway, as always. Dave.
[videoblogging] HTML5 Webinar tomorrow
Link and Blurb: http://www.reelseo.com/free-webinar-html5-video/ Tomorrow, Wednesday July 21st at 11am Pacific time, we will be holding a FREE webinar titled, Dive into HTML5 Video. This webinar will offer you the unique opportunity to learn about HTML5 video from true experts on the subject, Jeroen JW Wijering, creator of the JW Player and the Operas HTML5 video core developer, Philip Jagenstedt. Sit in with us and youll truly, Learn from the Masters. Here you will have a chance to learn about the various HTML5 video codecs (webM, Ogg, H.264), browsers that support HTML5, advantages, disadvantages, the future of HTML5 video, and how you can use it today. Webinar Topics Include: Overview of HTML5 video Why is HTML5 video relevant Technical advantages / disadvantages vs. Flash etc Tips / best practices for HTML5 Browser support How to code HTML5 with Flash fallback and more . Featured Presenters Philip Jagenstedt - Phillip is a software developer at Opera Software. His main work revolves around implementing HTML5 video and participating in various W3C working groups such as the HTML WG and the Media Fragments WG. The HTML5 video tag was invented at Opera. They werent the first browser the finally ship with it, but they were the first browser to ship with WebM support in Opera 10.60. Jeroen JW Wijering - Jeroen is a pioneer when it comes to online video, Period. He is the Chief Digital Architect at LongTailVideo and is the creator of the incredibly successful JW Player, which has generated several million downloads since their launch in 2005. In addition, Jeroen has developed several other projects including Sync.nl, an online magazine for entrepreneurs and professionals as well as an online video hosting platform/service called Bits on the Run. Jeroen graduated from the Design Academy Eindhoven, with honors. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/videoblogging/ * Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional * To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/videoblogging/join (Yahoo! ID required) * To change settings via email: videoblogging-dig...@yahoogroups.com videoblogging-fullfeatu...@yahoogroups.com * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: videoblogging-unsubscr...@yahoogroups.com * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [videoblogging] Re: The Video Blogger Is Dead
I think the technological focus was often far too much on the making and publishing and not enough on the watching and caring and finding. That's not to criticise anyone's focus particularly - it was important to work on the production side of it. But when there were tens of videobloggers it was easy not to see that once there were thousands things would be different, not just bigger. A big part of that difference was that the community of watchers was dispersed, and once that happened it turned out that the producers were largely doing it all individually. The watching was the glue. We needed stronger glue for more people, but we didn't have it. dee Rupert Howe wrote: I agree that the technology has evolved and is more widely used, and people are moving on to more advanced and commercial ways of making videos, and that some of our technological 'goals' have been achieved. But it's more the *type* of videos that I'm thinking about. From 2004-7, I got excited about a new type of video - not a talking head webcam monologue or a clone of a commercial TV format, but the capturing and sharing of moments, editing them together and creating what were in effect personal documentaries. An individual observing and interpreting the world around them with a pocket video camera and iMovie. Transforming Life to Art, intentionally or not. - Cutting personal video diaries into nicely cut fllms - or just stitching together moving snapshots like a photo album - or passionate handheld to-camera opinions, observations and conversations. - and beyond that, a wider range of more experimental personal video art. All in the context of comments community. I'm thinking of the range from Mike Moon to Ryanne Hodson to David Kessler to Robert Croma to Daniel Liss. Quite a range, but you could curate an exhibition with videos from all of them and see a clear coherent link. Maybe all this stuff is still going on, I just don't see so much of it any more. Rupert http://twittervlog.tv On 19 Jul 2010, at 13:41, compumavengal wrote: No, I don't think it is dead but it has been evolving for quite some time. Many of the goals of the early pioneers and adopters have been achieved. We wanted to be able to upload and distribute our content. We wanted engagement by a diverse group of people. We got it. There are people who are not videobloggers that are using the tools and skills to promote goods and services. There are even more that are documenting the good, better and best parts of human nature. Or the worst cuz that is necessary too. Those folks don't get the recognition that they should but it is happening. The YT community is evolving as well. The pressure of monitization is pushing Google into rentals, more agreements with mainstream providers and special projects where they control the direction of the user content. Yet the individual YT'ers continue to hold their communities together. For how long I don't know. They are facing changes as well. Rupert, you were one of the first to actively push the line of cell/ mobile video and look at what has happened and continues to happen in that realm. iPad/Android is changing yet again what and how people are consuming content. Will user generated content be locked out or do we have a say in it? There are still areas to explore. There are still people to encourage and engage. Whoa, gotta go. Gena http://createvideonotebook.blogspot.com http://outonthestoop.blogspot.com --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Rupert Howe rup...@... wrote: Thoughtful post from Clintus McGintus today on idoitdigital.com http://idoitdigital.com/2010/07/15/the-video-blogger-is-dead/ He mourns the passing of the videoblogging community where people documented shared their lives - now replaced by YouTubers. He has a more positive note about his continued commitment to it from 2:15 onwards, but the first part of it is really a sad statement about how creative personal videoblogging differs from YouTube entertainment and how it died. I think he's more or less right in this assessment. I largely blame the toxic culture on YouTube, which meant good videobloggers were reluctant to transition to YouTube, which was where all the audiences were. So YouTube videos get millions of views, while videobloggers only got a few dozen or hundred on their own blog. Only the most exhibitionist of people want to open themselves up in a place which is full of the ugliest anonymous internet hate. It's fine if you're doing a 'show' or a piece of entertainment or something informative - and not at all fine if it's more personal or artistic. I'm not exactly introverted, and I'm not prepared to do it. So the only place for non-geeks to feel comfortable sharing personal media is the horrific Facebook, where only a handful of people can see
[videoblogging] Re: My Videoblogging Website
Hello Phillip, my experience is that blog site are text based and don't handle video well; video storage sites don't handle discussions and social networking very well. * * * Many people use a combination of both... vimeo is $60 a year for pro accounts... store as much as you want. many free blogs permit linking to video in your blog... for advanced access and customization on a blog, it'll cost... as will the extra storage... * * * So, if you use an inexpensive blog that you like, you can link to your video hosted and stored on another inexpensive site that you like ... most hosts even permit YT links and have players embedded so the visitor to your blog can view the video right in the blog without leaving the site... * * * My whole point: you don't need a customizable blog that also stores video - use your budget for what you can afford to get the best of both services if you can't find them both in the same place... I hope that helps... without insulting your intelligence... Until that time... Earl J. --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, philipmanktelow philipmankte...@... wrote: * * * clip * * * The thing is both YouTube and Blip.tv user pages aren't very customizable so I made a Blogger.com blog but that too isn't very customizable. Can anyone suggest a good customizable website i can post videos too. That would be very helpful. Thank you, Philip http://www.youtube.com/philsthoughts http://philipsthoughts.blip.tv [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
[videoblogging] Wired Mic for iPhone4?
I know the iphone records audio through the mic attached to the headphones. But does anyone know if there is a good quality dedicated microphone that is compatible for the iphone jack? Or maybe an adaptor plug?
[videoblogging] Re: My Videoblogging Website
I also experimented, using Blogger, with channel networks and show players http://videoactiv.blogspot.com/ while making much use of Vodpod. The point being that you can bend Blogger templates by hacking them every which way. But as to what constitutes the best design for a videoblog -- I really don't know.I think the invention is yet to come. dave riley
[videoblogging] Re: flip vs. kodak zi8
thanks for all your input folks. since our summer youth group is pretty small, only 4 students or fellows, i'm going to buy just one pkt cam to experiment with (we already have a sturdy sony pd150, still working fine in the sd). looks like i'm going to go with the zi8 but given that many people capture video w/ cell phones and point shoot cameras i want to see about including these devices in the curric. we'll see how it goes. and now back to gleaning, carlos --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, compumavengal compumaven...@... wrote: I'd say go with the Kodak Zi8. Not only do you get increased storage but the still photo mode take dang good photos as well. 1080p video but you can shift down to 720p or traditional web video. Plus it does have an external mic jack. Score! video: H.264 (MOV), AAC LC still: JPEG The same issues are going to occur no matter if it is The Flip or Zi8, you have to be aware of hardware software issues. If you have older computers with a 2.0 USB port you'll have no problems accessing the videos. Older computers with 1.0 - there might or might not be issues. If you have older computers with old school SD slots they will not recognize the newer SDHC cards. You will need separate card readers. Not a big deal. They come cheap but you have to know ahead of time what you have and what is compatible. Literacy, yes! Anything to help literacy in any shape, manner or form I am there. To be fair, you can't go wrong with either brand. The Flips are smaller and have good features. Gena http://createvideonotebook.blogspot.com http://outonthestoop.blogspot.com --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Carlos carlos@ wrote: hello, my name is carlos pareja and i've been a long time gleaner from this tech-savvy group. i've also been working in community media for the past dozen years or so, primarily with public access tv in manhattan brooklyn, ny. currently i'm with people's production house, an organization that trains youth, low-income workers and immigrants in radio journalism but i've been brought on to bring video into the training program. i'm writing to ask folks' opinions on which small flash-based video recorder they would recommend. i've been doing a little research on the flip mino hd and the kodak zi8 camcorders. i guess the flip is the more visible in terms of product-marketing but a couple of things give me pause when i think about purchasing these for our education program. first is the fact that you can't exchange the memory card, 4gb is all you get and that you need to convert the movie file before programs like imovie or final cut can work with the file. we are primarily mac-based but do work with some organizations that use windows. the kodak zi8 has the ability to swap larger sd cards so i could stick a 32gb card and capture more video. and from what i've read online it seems that imovie and final cut will recognize the file from the zi8 with no conversion necessary. don't know if this is true however since i haven't tried it myself. i guess from all this i'm leaning towards the zi8 but would love to hear what folks on this list have to say. and just to let people know, we plan on training young people in video and audio journalism so they can do research, gather information and interviews for a cell phone literacy tool kit. we hope this will draw attention to the closed mobile networks where there is very little government regulation and consumer protection laws. as soon as this kit's available i'll be sure to let this list know. thanks for any information you can provide. take care, carlos
[videoblogging] Do you need b roll for your video?
I figured that if Lil 'ol me needs B Roll than surely many people on our
videoblogging group do as well.
This is my new source for b roll that I just discovered:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SItFvB0Upb8
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Re: [videoblogging] Great post on workflow, storage, and backup
Scott, that stuff was way over my head. We should watch again when we do boat drinks.iConJohn --- On Fri, 7/2/10, scott stead scott.st...@gmail.com wrote: From: scott stead scott.st...@gmail.com Subject: [videoblogging] Great post on workflow, storage, and backup To: videoblogging@yahoogroups.com Date: Friday, July 2, 2010, 4:29 PM Saw this post by Chase Jarvis of Digital Photo School...very in detail... http://digital-photography-school.com/pro-photographer-chase-jarvis-shares-his-complete-workflow-storage-and-backup-system Just wanted to share. Cheers! Scott Stead www.scottstead.com www.documentaryclub.org c) 857.574.0852 e) scott.st...@gmail.com t) twitter.com/scottstead [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [videoblogging] Sanyo HD2000 for Action?
Thanks Mark! Appreciate it... Couple of questions: Where did you get the CA-100, Mark? Japan? What did you pay for it? I want one! We do some dock diving as well. I checked out a cheap xacti at Radio shack today and really noticed that choppy motion, but I don't know if I can get past it for less than $500. I also would like to have line/mic-in, which puts me at the hd2000 - $599 for iframe. Seriously interested in the CA 100 though... does it have line/mic in audio? Anybody have any experience with iframe? What about the fh1a? Anyone have experience with that? Peace, Ron Watson On the Web: Pawsitive Vybe PVybe Blog Art of K9Disc K9Athlete.com Seminars On Jun 29, 2010, at 2:19 AM, Mark Villaseñor wrote: Ron Watson: Looking to multitask for disc dog and dog training action. Also need to know about Apple mp4 compatibility. Hi Ron: Although we don't use the Sanyo VPC-HD2000, I had looked into similar units before acquiring a Xacti CA-100 (which we use for perspective underwater/water-based shots -- B-roll). Both products, however, utilize MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 -- compatible with Apple machines. One issue I think you may experience using a card-based AVCHD camcorder, is that fast moving subjects across the focal plane (crossing a T in front of the camera) tend to produce jerky movement. We've had this happen many times in the field shooting the dogs running or working from a water perspective, across the focal plane. Fast moving objects TOWARD the camcorder, however, produce no such issue we've experienced. So proper angling is important yet not always achievable when working with dogs. Perhaps there is a work-around someone else may suggest, or maybe the jerkiness isn't an issue for your purposes. Nonetheless; just thought to convey our experience using a very similar pistol grip Sanyo camcorder. Hope this helps. Mark Villaseñor, http://www.TailTrex.tv Canine Adventures For Charity - sm http://www.SOAR508.org [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/videoblogging/ * Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional * To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/videoblogging/join (Yahoo! ID required) * To change settings via email: videoblogging-dig...@yahoogroups.com videoblogging-fullfeatu...@yahoogroups.com * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: videoblogging-unsubscr...@yahoogroups.com * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [videoblogging] who is waiting in line tomorrow for a new iPhone?
not waiting in line, I don't think, but I'll probably order one online in a
week or two, afteer I drool over iMovie for the iphone for a little bit :-)
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On Wed, Jun 23, 2010 at 10:57 AM, Julian Seery Gude jul...@exceler8.comwrote:
I've never stood in line for an iPhone or anything else before but I plan
on
at least 'trying' to get an iPhone 4 tomorrow. My limit on trying is going
to be getting to the store two hours before opening. It's not likely going
to be enough. I'll be reading a book on my 3G while in line.
Of course, this insanity is inspired by our shared passion of owning a
decent quality pocketable video camera and bare bones mobile movie studio!
At least I'm not like the dude who started camping out 1 week ago. Bloody
hell.
I could have pre-ordered the phone but I was worried that delays would make
it better to chance a walk-in approach. At first, I thought my strategy was
vindicated as reports rolled in after the pre-order period saying that
people who had pre-ordered might not get phones until July! Subsequently,
confirmed reports contradicted that early news saying that some of you who
pre-ordered your iPhone are actually getting theirs a day early, TODAY!
If you're one of the lucky few who get a unit today or tomorrow you know
we're counting on you to post the first video to the group. :-)
Myself, I'll be going to either an Apple store at 5AM (two hours before
opening) or my nearby ATT store. I can't decide which I think will be more
likely to have a unit. Good luck on your own iPhone 4 hunt.
Good luck tomorrow
/julian
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[videoblogging] Re: Help with pixellation?
I have a JVC Hard Drive Camcorder and you can reformat. It is in the menu system. I have to dig my camcorder to confirm out but if I recall correctly: you select the reformat option, a menu comes up asking are you sure, you select yes and it will do the deed for you. It may not solve the problem. It is worth a try. When you are ready let me know, hit me up with your required specs and we'll go virtual shopping. Gena http://createvideonotebook.blogspot.com http://outonthestoop.blogspot.com/ --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Marguerita marguerita.mcma...@... wrote: Thanks Dave, Tom Gena! I suspected that it might be a hard drive/memory card issue. I kept saying to myself include the camera specs in the request for help but then I forgot to do that! I am using a JVC Everio HDD (60 gig) that also has a 2 gig SD card, but I've never even come close to filling up the hard drive and the video is set to go to the hard drive, not the card. What I fear is that someone is going to say re-format the hard drive and I would have no idea how to do that. I guess I will live with it until I can upgrade cameras, which I am considering doing. I tried various Google searches and searching the archives here and didn't find anything that seemed to relate to my issue. I am watching the discussions here about cameras closely, and I checked out Gena's blog for her equipment reviews :) Thanks always for your thoughts and advice! Marguerita --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Marguerita marguerita.mcmanus@ wrote: Hi, I am experiencing something that I am calling pixellation on my camera as it records
Re: [videoblogging] Re: Vloggercue 2010
See you guys at 6pm tonight at the Bushwick Starr. On Tue, Apr 27, 2010 at 8:55 PM, Adam Quirk qu...@wreckandsalvage.comwrote: There's a Facebook page for Vloggercue if anyone is interested in that sort of thing: http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=117946824885160 Trying to get a rough estimate of how much booze and food we'll need. We'll send out an official invite thing next month. Thanks, Adam On Tue, Apr 27, 2010 at 6:45 PM, Markus Sandy markus.sa...@mac.comwrote: On Apr 27, 2010, at 3:04 PM, schlomo rabinowitz wrote: Clint Sharp and Clark ov Saturn!!! Miss them both. And I miss their videos very much. I will always cherish Melanie's meanness. I can't walk though an airport without thinking about that moment. And Renegades' videos too. Some are online, but some of the best are nowhere that I can find. Any hard disk I owned back then went kaput long ago. As they say: it's not a matter of 'if', but 'when' . Mean time to failure for sure. Please post your videos on the Internet Archive with a CC license folks. blip users can just check a box to make it so :) Drew put together a cool PSA about why: http://papyromancer.net/iacc-promo.html He's looking for folks who can translate the subtitles and has put the raw video (mashed from other IA/CC video of course): http://www.archive.org/details/InternetArchiveCreativeCommonsPromo and has the subtitles over at http://github.com/papyromancer/iacc-promo-subtitles/ Markus http://twitter.com/apperceptions [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Yahoo! Groups Links [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [videoblogging] Reducing HD files on mac/Imovie without loosing HD
Hey Cheryl-- If you are recording in HD quality, then compressing that video will decrease the quality. But because you are starting at high quality, the compressed version has a better chance of looking good. Remember that the quality of the video also depends on the kind of lens you have, the lighting, and the original sound. If I shoot a bad video, it will look bad no matter what I do to it. Ultimately, I just experiment will videos look good...but are not so big that people cannot download them quickly. It all depends on what you're trying to accomplish. An artist or filmmaker will probably prefer people wait to download a file because they want the best quality to be seen. An activst is fine with cell phone quality of it can spread quickly around the world. If you are having issues with Youtube, I would use the Youtube forums. Usually that service is pretty solid. Not sure why it wouldnt take your videos. Jay On Fri, Jun 18, 2010 at 11:47 AM, cheryl.ben...@ymail.com cheryl.ben...@gmail.com wrote: 1) reducing HD files without loosing HD, is this possible? 2) I have uploaded HD to youtube but took 2 days with repeated fails, and also took many HOURS to upload, those that got through finally 3) I watched Ryan's Freevlog vid's again on blip I think they are at for now, and reduced the size several times for a few and couldn't upload through Tubemogul, even the 300 mb, one stated prior one of my vid's was over 800 mb! 4) Tubemogul has increased my uploading size to 500MB, which I am very grateful for, however, I still have some that are over that, and want to know if following Ryan's directions to smaller, won't that take the HD away - it states in imovie that only one export (I am saving to computer) is HD? 5) The videos are not longer than 10 minutes 6) I have uploaded proir HD from old pc laptop and never had the problems I have with imovie and uploading (my learning curve?) any help with this appeciated, I am holding off uploading through Tubemogul, until I am up to it psychically and I have this sorted out first. btw, I got out (extremely rare for me), and made a make shift steadcam for my power wheelchair with my mini 1033 kodak. will be grabbing a sanyo when able and if it's light enough Thank you Cheryl PUBLIC APPEAL FOR CHERYL -not finished getting help I hopehttp://cherylbenson.ca http://cherylspeaksout.blogspot.com http://youtube.com/cherylspeaksout PHOTOGRAPHY - http://cheryl-benson.fineartamerica.com http://cheryl-benson.artistwebsites.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] -- http://ryanishungry.com http://twitter.com/jaydedman 917 371 6790 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/videoblogging/ * Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional * To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/videoblogging/join (Yahoo! ID required) * To change settings via email: videoblogging-dig...@yahoogroups.com videoblogging-fullfeatu...@yahoogroups.com * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: videoblogging-unsubscr...@yahoogroups.com * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
[videoblogging] Re: Reducing HD files on mac/Imovie without loosing HD
I can;t post here except with safari, 3 other browsers nothing but problems on this thing OK, I will try the medium for tubemogul, I tried large, that was too big, then did 2 medium which I haven't tried yet to upload, as Ryan went even smaller, if I remember correctly, so was waiting for reply. I think the medium is the way to go - 640x360? although she went the next smaller recording in HD at different sizes or speeds' (frames) t 30 and 60 fps, my camera doesn't have that capability that I know of jsut point and shoot I will double check, and also for any new one I buy. How much of a difference then in size, and quality for recording 30 vs 60 fps HD? I would think the more frames better quality. good point re, filmmaker and activist, I just checked the size of some of mine and someone else's, I thought they were always uploading in HD, but they aren't (I know some that do thou), 360 (medium?). I don't know why one of mine uploaded at 360 looks distorted , and several others I reduced for youtube don't, all of them look great except for one from the Toronto Protests. youtube forums' yikes, ok, will ask re YT when up to it, re 2 days of fails prior, and uploading time for HD thx again for responding much gratitude, I keep at it as able :) namaste cheryl --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Jay dedman jay.ded...@... wrote: Hey Cheryl-- If you are recording in HD quality, then compressing that video will decrease the quality. But because you are starting at high quality, the compressed version has a better chance of looking good. Remember that the quality of the video also depends on the kind of lens you have, the lighting, and the original sound. If I shoot a bad video, it will look bad no matter what I do to it. Ultimately, I just experiment will videos look good...but are not so big that people cannot download them quickly. It all depends on what you're trying to accomplish. An artist or filmmaker will probably prefer people wait to download a file because they want the best quality to be seen. An activst is fine with cell phone quality of it can spread quickly around the world. If you are having issues with Youtube, I would use the Youtube forums. Usually that service is pretty solid. Not sure why it wouldnt take your videos. Jay On Fri, Jun 18, 2010 at 11:47 AM, cheryl.ben...@... cheryl.ben...@... wrote: 1) reducing HD files without loosing HD, is this possible? 2) I have uploaded HD to youtube but took 2 days with repeated fails, and also took many HOURS to upload, those that got through finally 3) I watched Ryan's Freevlog vid's again on blip I think they are at for now, and reduced the size several times for a few and couldn't upload through Tubemogul, even the 300 mb, one stated prior one of my vid's was over 800 mb! 4) Tubemogul has increased my uploading size to 500MB, which I am very grateful for, however, I still have some that are over that, and want to know if following Ryan's directions to smaller, won't that take the HD away - it states in imovie that only one export (I am saving to computer) is HD? 5) The videos are not longer than 10 minutes 6) I have uploaded proir HD from old pc laptop and never had the problems I have with imovie and uploading (my learning curve?) any help with this appeciated, I am holding off uploading through Tubemogul, until I am up to it psychically and I have this sorted out first. btw, I got out (extremely rare for me), and made a make shift steadcam for my power wheelchair with my mini 1033 kodak. will be grabbing a sanyo when able and if it's light enough Thank you Cheryl PUBLIC APPEAL FOR CHERYL -not finished getting help I hopehttp://cherylbenson.ca http://cherylspeaksout.blogspot.com http://youtube.com/cherylspeaksout PHOTOGRAPHY - http://cheryl-benson.fineartamerica.com http://cheryl-benson.artistwebsites.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] -- http://ryanishungry.com http://twitter.com/jaydedman 917 371 6790 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [videoblogging] Re: Vloggercue 2010
Have fun. Very sad not to be there. When it was announced, I planned to save money and buy a ticket. But it was my parent's 50th wedding anniversary party today anyway, so I couldn't make it regardless of parlous finances and carbon guilt. Send my love to everyone. Post vids like it's 2005. Rupert http://twittervlog.tv On 19 Jun 2010, at 16:02, Adam Quirk wrote: See you guys at 6pm tonight at the Bushwick Starr. On Tue, Apr 27, 2010 at 8:55 PM, Adam Quirk qu...@wreckandsalvage.comwrote: There's a Facebook page for Vloggercue if anyone is interested in that sort of thing: http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=117946824885160 Trying to get a rough estimate of how much booze and food we'll need. We'll send out an official invite thing next month. Thanks, Adam On Tue, Apr 27, 2010 at 6:45 PM, Markus Sandy markus.sa...@mac.comwrote: On Apr 27, 2010, at 3:04 PM, schlomo rabinowitz wrote: Clint Sharp and Clark ov Saturn!!! Miss them both. And I miss their videos very much. I will always cherish Melanie's meanness. I can't walk though an airport without thinking about that moment. And Renegades' videos too. Some are online, but some of the best are nowhere that I can find. Any hard disk I owned back then went kaput long ago. As they say: it's not a matter of 'if', but 'when' . Mean time to failure for sure. Please post your videos on the Internet Archive with a CC license folks. blip users can just check a box to make it so :) Drew put together a cool PSA about why: http://papyromancer.net/iacc-promo.html He's looking for folks who can translate the subtitles and has put the raw video (mashed from other IA/CC video of course): http://www.archive.org/details/InternetArchiveCreativeCommonsPromo and has the subtitles over at http://github.com/papyromancer/iacc-promo-subtitles/ Markus http://twitter.com/apperceptions [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Yahoo! Groups Links [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/videoblogging/ * Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional * To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/videoblogging/join (Yahoo! ID required) * To change settings via email: videoblogging-dig...@yahoogroups.com videoblogging-fullfeatu...@yahoogroups.com * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: videoblogging-unsubscr...@yahoogroups.com * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [videoblogging] Re: Vloggercue 2010
What Rupert said! Bummed that I couldn't make it, but many of you know why. I'll be around for the next one, hopefully! On Sat, Jun 19, 2010 at 3:18 PM, Rupert Howe rup...@twittervlog.tv wrote: Have fun. Very sad not to be there. When it was announced, I planned to save money and buy a ticket. But it was my parent's 50th wedding anniversary party today anyway, so I couldn't make it regardless of parlous finances and carbon guilt. Send my love to everyone. Post vids like it's 2005. Rupert http://twittervlog.tv On 19 Jun 2010, at 16:02, Adam Quirk wrote: See you guys at 6pm tonight at the Bushwick Starr. On Tue, Apr 27, 2010 at 8:55 PM, Adam Quirk qu...@wreckandsalvage.comwrote: There's a Facebook page for Vloggercue if anyone is interested in that sort of thing: http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=117946824885160http://www.facebook.com/#%21/event.php?eid=117946824885160 Trying to get a rough estimate of how much booze and food we'll need. We'll send out an official invite thing next month. Thanks, Adam On Tue, Apr 27, 2010 at 6:45 PM, Markus Sandy markus.sa...@mac.comwrote: On Apr 27, 2010, at 3:04 PM, schlomo rabinowitz wrote: Clint Sharp and Clark ov Saturn!!! Miss them both. And I miss their videos very much. I will always cherish Melanie's meanness. I can't walk though an airport without thinking about that moment. And Renegades' videos too. Some are online, but some of the best are nowhere that I can find. Any hard disk I owned back then went kaput long ago. As they say: it's not a matter of 'if', but 'when' . Mean time to failure for sure. Please post your videos on the Internet Archive with a CC license folks. blip users can just check a box to make it so :) Drew put together a cool PSA about why: http://papyromancer.net/iacc-promo.html He's looking for folks who can translate the subtitles and has put the raw video (mashed from other IA/CC video of course): http://www.archive.org/details/InternetArchiveCreativeCommonsPromo and has the subtitles over at http://github.com/papyromancer/iacc-promo-subtitles/ Markus http://twitter.com/apperceptions [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Yahoo! Groups Links [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Yahoo! Groups Links -- Jeffrey Taylor 912 Cole St, #349 San Francisco, CA 94117 USA Mobile: +14157281264 Fax: +33177722734 Love without power is sentimental, power without love is abusive - Martin Luther King [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [videoblogging] Re: camera HD 1010
On Sat, Jun 19, 2010 at 7:03 AM, cheryl.ben...@ymail.com cheryl.ben...@gmail.com wrote: can you send me the link pls mike, I am searching on ebay and can't find it, it may be gone already, I would prefer the HD 2020 ($700 plus tax of course and way out of my range but would love to have it if light enough), but was looking at the HD 1010, which is still expensive for$550, that has been the lowest I have found so far online ordering The HD2000 has sellers on Ebay for US$370, e.g.: http://cgi.ebay.com/Sanyo-Xacti-VPC-HD2000-HD-Camcorder-HD2000-Brand-New-/200476301415?cmd=ViewItempt=Camcorders_Professional_Video_Camerashash=item2ead519867 As little as $350 from a few suppliers: http://www.google.com/products?q=xacti+hd2000aq=f If you want the HD1010, that can be had for US$262 which is a bargain really, more than 10 available: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=300435527456 Dave.
[videoblogging] What is best way to interface camera with Live stream on Veetle.com
I've had success utilizing all the other functions provided by VEETLE but other than my laptop webcam I encounter sound distortion when I plug in my video/camcorder. Can someone get back to me at quantumvisi...@yahoo.com if you have some tips. Maria Hernandez http://www.newedgecabaret.com/ http://www.newedgecabaret.com/%20%20 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [videoblogging] Apple laptop
get a mini mac they are smoking fast now, i have been editing on them for years now nice little computer they are i tell u On Fri, Jun 18, 2010 at 1:40 AM, Adrian Miles adrian.mi...@rmit.edu.auwrote: well if you're doing anything above domestic or consider yourself anywhere above the categories of novice and/or amateur then final cut pro/studio. if you will do a lot at home or in the one place highly recommend second monitor. an appropriate closing Adrian Miles School of Media and Communication Program Director B.Comm Honours vogmae.net.au On 18 June 2010 14:49, RatbagMedia ratbagra...@gmail.comratbagradio%40gmail.com wrote: But what would I need to consider IF I wanted to run my video editing needs on a Apple laptop? I'd be new to laptops anyway and was thinking I'd make a big break to a new format entirely... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
[videoblogging] Re: Apple laptop
I was a PC guy a few years ago and bought a Mac Mini to get into Apple and video production. There's no looking back. Although I have an iMac now, the Mac Mini did me proud. iMovie (free with OS X) can work for your basic videos, but Final Cut Pro (or Express) is the real powerhouse. Ratbag ... once you go Mac, you'll never go back. Mike http://MikeMoon.ca --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, RANDY MANN themaddm...@... wrote: get a mini mac they are smoking fast now, i have been editing on them for years now nice little computer they are i tell u On Fri, Jun 18, 2010 at 1:40 AM, Adrian Miles adrian.mi...@...wrote: well if you're doing anything above domestic or consider yourself anywhere above the categories of novice and/or amateur then final cut pro/studio. if you will do a lot at home or in the one place highly recommend second monitor. an appropriate closing Adrian Miles School of Media and Communication Program Director B.Comm Honours vogmae.net.au On 18 June 2010 14:49, RatbagMedia ratbagra...@...ratbagradio%40gmail.com wrote: But what would I need to consider IF I wanted to run my video editing needs on a Apple laptop? I'd be new to laptops anyway and was thinking I'd make a big break to a new format entirely... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
[videoblogging] Reducing HD files on mac/Imovie without loosing HD
1) reducing HD files without loosing HD, is this possible? 2) I have uploaded HD to youtube but took 2 days with repeated fails, and also took many HOURS to upload, those that got through finally 3) I watched Ryan's Freevlog vid's again on blip I think they are at for now, and reduced the size several times for a few and couldn't upload through Tubemogul, even the 300 mb, one stated prior one of my vid's was over 800 mb! 4) Tubemogul has increased my uploading size to 500MB, which I am very grateful for, however, I still have some that are over that, and want to know if following Ryan's directions to smaller, won't that take the HD away - it states in imovie that only one export (I am saving to computer) is HD? 5) The videos are not longer than 10 minutes 6) I have uploaded proir HD from old pc laptop and never had the problems I have with imovie and uploading (my learning curve?) any help with this appeciated, I am holding off uploading through Tubemogul, until I am up to it psychically and I have this sorted out first. btw, I got out (extremely rare for me), and made a make shift steadcam for my power wheelchair with my mini 1033 kodak. will be grabbing a sanyo when able and if it's light enough Thank you Cheryl PUBLIC APPEAL FOR CHERYL -not finished getting help I hopehttp://cherylbenson.ca http://cherylspeaksout.blogspot.com http://youtube.com/cherylspeaksout PHOTOGRAPHY - http://cheryl-benson.fineartamerica.com http://cheryl-benson.artistwebsites.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
[videoblogging] Going Live on Veetle With Digital Video Camera Other Than Webcam
Going Live With Digital Video Camera Other Than Webcam The main issue we're tackling now is integrating the veetle web cam feature into our broadcast schedule. While the built in web cam on the laptop(s) we're using function - the images lag because they're not encoded. When we utilize a secondary digital video camera source the picture is great but the sound gets distorted as we broadcast (primarily we're involved with arts organizations - live bands, poetry readings et al) We've written to Veetle and posted issue on some video blogging sites but no one has come up with a solution. We'd like to have the issue resolved by fall when the college semester starts so we can have a live show each day featuring local artists playing live - right now we pre-record, edit and then stream. Anyone can do that but doing Live TV - that's something we want to take advantage of and share with other non-profit organizations so we can create some interesting news, entertainment and local sports/theater-events without having to rely on local television/cable operations. Best to reach me is at quantumvisi...@yahoo.com , wepawe...@newedgecabaret.com or call 347-526-2670 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
[videoblogging] Re: camera HD 1010
can you send me the link pls mike, I am searching on ebay and can't find it, it may be gone already, I would prefer the HD 2020 ($700 plus tax of course and way out of my range but would love to have it if light enough), but was looking at the HD 1010, which is still expensive for$550, that has been the lowest I have found so far online ordering thank you Cheryl --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, mgmoon mgm...@... wrote: Hmmm, wonder what happened to my post I made yesterday? Anyhow... here's the info. Anyhow --- HD1010 new on eBay for $262 from a Canadian Photo Store. Today, Dell.ca has the Kodak ZX3 (Sportplay) for $129 Candadian and includes 4gb card and case. If you need links, send me a msg. Mike p.s. http://MikeMoon.ca -- Finally picked up the domain.
[videoblogging] Re: camera HD 1010
can you send me the link pls mike, I am searching on ebay and can't find it, it may be gone already, I would prefer the HD 2020 ($700 plus tax of course and way out of my range but would love to have it if light enough), but was looking at the HD 1010, which is still expensive for$550, that has been the lowest I have found so far online ordering thank you Cheryl --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, mgmoon mgm...@... wrote: Hmmm, wonder what happened to my post I made yesterday? Anyhow... here's the info. Anyhow --- HD1010 new on eBay for $262 from a Canadian Photo Store. Today, Dell.ca has the Kodak ZX3 (Sportplay) for $129 Candadian and includes 4gb card and case. If you need links, send me a msg. Mike p.s. http://MikeMoon.ca -- Finally picked up the domain.
[videoblogging] Re: camera HD 1010
can you send me the link pls mike, I am searching on ebay and can't find it, it may be gone already, I would prefer the HD 2020 ($700 plus tax of course and way out of my range but would love to have it if light enough), but was looking at the HD 1010, which is still expensive for$550, that has been the lowest I have found so far online ordering thank you Cheryl --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, mgmoon mgm...@... wrote: Hmmm, wonder what happened to my post I made yesterday? Anyhow... here's the info. Anyhow --- HD1010 new on eBay for $262 from a Canadian Photo Store. Today, Dell.ca has the Kodak ZX3 (Sportplay) for $129 Candadian and includes 4gb card and case. If you need links, send me a msg. Mike p.s. http://MikeMoon.ca -- Finally picked up the domain.
[videoblogging] Re: Apple laptop
--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, mgmoon mgm...@... wrote: Ratbag ... once you go Mac, you'll never go back. That's what i was afraid of...
[videoblogging] Apple laptop
I've been a long time Windows XP user with a few explorations of Ubuntu. Since it looks like I'll need to get a new computer and my daughter works in an Apple store (having amde it to 'Expert' this week) -- I'm wondering about switching over to Mr Jobs' handiwork. But what would I need to consider IF I wanted to run my video editing needs on a Apple laptop? I'd be new to laptops anyway and was thinking I'd make a big break to a new format entirely... Or maybe I simply go with a Apple computer and leave it at that and supplement my everyday usage with a iPad? dave riley
Re: [videoblogging] Apple laptop
well if you're doing anything above domestic or consider yourself anywhere above the categories of novice and/or amateur then final cut pro/studio. if you will do a lot at home or in the one place highly recommend second monitor. an appropriate closing Adrian Miles School of Media and Communication Program Director B.Comm Honours vogmae.net.au On 18 June 2010 14:49, RatbagMedia ratbagra...@gmail.com wrote: But what would I need to consider IF I wanted to run my video editing needs on a Apple laptop? I'd be new to laptops anyway and was thinking I'd make a big break to a new format entirely... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
[videoblogging] YouTube rentals
Just come to my attention, up and running. Examples: http://www.youtube.com/videos?s=pps Details: http://www.google.com/support/youtube/bin/topic.py?hl=entopic=25702 j -- --- Joly MacFie 218 565 9365 Skype:punkcast WWWhatsup NYC - http://wwwhatsup.com http://pinstand.com - http://punkcast.com Secretary - ISOC-NY - http://isoc-ny.org ---
[videoblogging] Stroome collaborative video editing community wins Knight News Challenge
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Re: [videoblogging] camera
Hi Julian, First a BIG Thanx to Jules, Gena, and David for the advice that pointed me in the right direction. As you know, the amount of product avail is overwhelming and that's just on amazon ebay. So I thought I'd address 2 issues with one purchase, if possible, as I do need primarily to address the video issue but thought I could also get a suitable replacement for the Canon point-n-shoot that had a coronary last month. Maybe not possible in one lo price unit, but that's ok. So I've looked into the Zi8 which amazon has on a special price with xtras thrown in to cement the deal. They are also offering the CG10 at about $124. and that looks pretty good too. Getting past newer/older tech, looks(professional if possible), and price. not too much to ask for, I mean I figure you ask for the sky and negotiate from there. Anyway, after reading tons of reviews, some from very angry camera owners, I really need to be sure that the images in the camera can be seen on the client's computer either PC or Mac with very little fumbling around. Or God forbid, crashing the system. Oy! All of you have been stellar. Thanx again and if you have any thoughts pleze add them. Tom Oh by the way, Jules, I read some interesting info on your company web re: seo optimization and jquery. Like to know more after this debacle is addressed. On Jun 14, 2010, at 5:52 PM, Julian Seery Gude wrote: Hi Tom, Oops, didn't copy the list in my first response to you. Then thought of one last thing to add (at end of this email). In case anyone else wants to jump in to reply to Tom, my advice was that I believe a cheap camera like the Sanyo Xacti VPC-CG10 would do just fine (as would many others). My other suggestion was just a basic one that others here have written about before, such as moving the camera closer and perhaps using a cheap audio recorder as a backup to reduce the worry of things going wrong with the audio in the field (good ol' murphy). One last note about something that surprised me on the Xacti's external mic jack. Sanyo doesn't use a standard sized audio input jack on cameras like the VPC-HD1000/2000. You'll likely need a $2.50 converter from Radio Shack (or similar) to plug your external mic into your camera. /jules On Mon, Jun 14, 2010 at 5:17 PM, Tom Dolan tomjdo...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Julian, I've saved the email that you wrote as a reference for the future. It was the most considered and considerate response I got, and well, the future rushed in the door this past weekend. Right off the bat, I'm apologizing for this surprise email and if it's too much trouble to answer, and it may well be, I am not offended. I do have a Skype account w/video capability so if that's an option, I'm available at your convenience. Here's the reason for this rushed if not frantic communique, A non-profit org. where I volunteer, heard about a Training program I've been developing. At one of their events this past weekend their CEO requested that I run a couple of these workshops for their staff. Although it came as a surprise, for all the right reasons I said... Yes. Which brings this email to you. I know I'll need a video camera as that's part of the training regimen. The main issue is $$. I really want to do the training but the camera need couldn't have come at a worse time financially. Nevertheless, what is, is. So I re-read your email, below and consolidating all the suggestions I've read, I figured that I should wait to buy a camera with an audio-in for an xternal mic. But, that feature raises the camera price substantially as other features are added also or upgraded. The training will take place in a conference room or office. One person at a time. Camera on a tripod, maybe 10-15' away. I will record the person speaking, then plug the camera into a handy computer, theirs, watch it and comment, then move on. That's it, no iMovie editing, no saving on the camera. So I need some advice if you could be so kind. Under the described conditions, do you recommend an xternal mic or would the built in mic suffice, and remember this is about speaking. Does the video format matter if I'm simply recording to view on a computer, mac or pc, not to edit? As a result of this request, I've been frantically investigating alternatives on the web. I went to ebay and found a VPC-HD 1000, USED up for bids. Takes an xternal mic, which I may/may not need. Cruised amazon. Found a simpler xacti CG10 on sale for $124. but no xternal mic. Than I began looking at the newer digital point-n-shoots from Canon, Sony, Nikon that are both pic vid with audio. Priced at around $150 w/vid capability, if they work and they might, that's the top end of my budget right now. Would prefer around $100-125 actually. I could go on, but out of respect for you, I'll stop. OK, so if you have anytime this week to address this or if you
[videoblogging] Re: camera
Hmmm, wonder what happened to my post I made yesterday? Anyhow... here's the info. Anyhow --- HD1010 new on eBay for $262 from a Canadian Photo Store. Today, Dell.ca has the Kodak ZX3 (Sportplay) for $129 Candadian and includes 4gb card and case. If you need links, send me a msg. Mike p.s. http://MikeMoon.ca -- Finally picked up the domain. --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Tom Dolan tomjdo...@... wrote: Hi Julian, First a BIG Thanx to Jules, Gena, and David for the advice that pointed me in the right direction. As you know, the amount of product avail is overwhelming and that's just on amazon ebay. So I thought I'd address 2 issues with one purchase, if possible, as I do need primarily to address the video issue but thought I could also get a suitable replacement for the Canon point-n-shoot that had a coronary last month. Maybe not possible in one lo price unit, but that's ok. So I've looked into the Zi8 which amazon has on a special price with xtras thrown in to cement the deal. They are also offering the CG10 at about $124. and that looks pretty good too. Getting past newer/older tech, looks(professional if possible), and price. not too much to ask for, I mean I figure you ask for the sky and negotiate from there. Anyway, after reading tons of reviews, some from very angry camera owners, I really need to be sure that the images in the camera can be seen on the client's computer either PC or Mac with very little fumbling around. Or God forbid, crashing the system. Oy! All of you have been stellar. Thanx again and if you have any thoughts pleze add them. Tom Oh by the way, Jules, I read some interesting info on your company web re: seo optimization and jquery. Like to know more after this debacle is addressed. On Jun 14, 2010, at 5:52 PM, Julian Seery Gude wrote: Hi Tom, Oops, didn't copy the list in my first response to you. Then thought of one last thing to add (at end of this email). In case anyone else wants to jump in to reply to Tom, my advice was that I believe a cheap camera like the Sanyo Xacti VPC-CG10 would do just fine (as would many others). My other suggestion was just a basic one that others here have written about before, such as moving the camera closer and perhaps using a cheap audio recorder as a backup to reduce the worry of things going wrong with the audio in the field (good ol' murphy). One last note about something that surprised me on the Xacti's external mic jack. Sanyo doesn't use a standard sized audio input jack on cameras like the VPC-HD1000/2000. You'll likely need a $2.50 converter from Radio Shack (or similar) to plug your external mic into your camera. /jules On Mon, Jun 14, 2010 at 5:17 PM, Tom Dolan tomjdo...@... wrote: Hi Julian, I've saved the email that you wrote as a reference for the future. It was the most considered and considerate response I got, and well, the future rushed in the door this past weekend. Right off the bat, I'm apologizing for this surprise email and if it's too much trouble to answer, and it may well be, I am not offended. I do have a Skype account w/video capability so if that's an option, I'm available at your convenience. Here's the reason for this rushed if not frantic communique, A non-profit org. where I volunteer, heard about a Training program I've been developing. At one of their events this past weekend their CEO requested that I run a couple of these workshops for their staff. Although it came as a surprise, for all the right reasons I said... Yes. Which brings this email to you. I know I'll need a video camera as that's part of the training regimen. The main issue is $$. I really want to do the training but the camera need couldn't have come at a worse time financially. Nevertheless, what is, is. So I re-read your email, below and consolidating all the suggestions I've read, I figured that I should wait to buy a camera with an audio-in for an xternal mic. But, that feature raises the camera price substantially as other features are added also or upgraded. The training will take place in a conference room or office. One person at a time. Camera on a tripod, maybe 10-15' away. I will record the person speaking, then plug the camera into a handy computer, theirs, watch it and comment, then move on. That's it, no iMovie editing, no saving on the camera. So I need some advice if you could be so kind. Under the described conditions, do you recommend an xternal mic or would the built in mic suffice, and remember this is about speaking. Does the video format matter if I'm simply recording to view on a computer, mac or pc, not to edit? As a result of this request, I've been frantically investigating alternatives on the web. I went to ebay and found a VPC-HD 1000, USED up for bids
Re: [videoblogging] Re: camera
Hi Mike, Thanx for the input. Decided to go with the CG10 from amazon at a good price. Based final decision after viewing many vids at youtube. Convincing. Glad you got your domain name. Tom Dolan On Tue, Jun 15, 2010 at 2:47 PM, mgmoon mgm...@yahoo.com wrote: Hmmm, wonder what happened to my post I made yesterday? Anyhow... here's the info. Anyhow --- HD1010 new on eBay for $262 from a Canadian Photo Store. Today, Dell.ca has the Kodak ZX3 (Sportplay) for $129 Candadian and includes 4gb card and case. If you need links, send me a msg. Mike p.s. http://MikeMoon.ca -- Finally picked up the domain. --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com videoblogging%40yahoogroups.com, Tom Dolan tomjdo...@... wrote: Hi Julian, First a BIG Thanx to Jules, Gena, and David for the advice that pointed me in the right direction. As you know, the amount of product avail is overwhelming and that's just on amazon ebay. So I thought I'd address 2 issues with one purchase, if possible, as I do need primarily to address the video issue but thought I could also get a suitable replacement for the Canon point-n-shoot that had a coronary last month. Maybe not possible in one lo price unit, but that's ok. So I've looked into the Zi8 which amazon has on a special price with xtras thrown in to cement the deal. They are also offering the CG10 at about $124. and that looks pretty good too. Getting past newer/older tech, looks(professional if possible), and price. not too much to ask for, I mean I figure you ask for the sky and negotiate from there. Anyway, after reading tons of reviews, some from very angry camera owners, I really need to be sure that the images in the camera can be seen on the client's computer either PC or Mac with very little fumbling around. Or God forbid, crashing the system. Oy! All of you have been stellar. Thanx again and if you have any thoughts pleze add them. Tom Oh by the way, Jules, I read some interesting info on your company web re: seo optimization and jquery. Like to know more after this debacle is addressed. On Jun 14, 2010, at 5:52 PM, Julian Seery Gude wrote: Hi Tom, Oops, didn't copy the list in my first response to you. Then thought of one last thing to add (at end of this email). In case anyone else wants to jump in to reply to Tom, my advice was that I believe a cheap camera like the Sanyo Xacti VPC-CG10 would do just fine (as would many others). My other suggestion was just a basic one that others here have written about before, such as moving the camera closer and perhaps using a cheap audio recorder as a backup to reduce the worry of things going wrong with the audio in the field (good ol' murphy). One last note about something that surprised me on the Xacti's external mic jack. Sanyo doesn't use a standard sized audio input jack on cameras like the VPC-HD1000/2000. You'll likely need a $2.50 converter from Radio Shack (or similar) to plug your external mic into your camera. /jules On Mon, Jun 14, 2010 at 5:17 PM, Tom Dolan tomjdo...@... wrote: Hi Julian, I've saved the email that you wrote as a reference for the future. It was the most considered and considerate response I got, and well, the future rushed in the door this past weekend. Right off the bat, I'm apologizing for this surprise email and if it's too much trouble to answer, and it may well be, I am not offended. I do have a Skype account w/video capability so if that's an option, I'm available at your convenience. Here's the reason for this rushed if not frantic communique, A non-profit org. where I volunteer, heard about a Training program I've been developing. At one of their events this past weekend their CEO requested that I run a couple of these workshops for their staff. Although it came as a surprise, for all the right reasons I said... Yes. Which brings this email to you. I know I'll need a video camera as that's part of the training regimen. The main issue is $$. I really want to do the training but the camera need couldn't have come at a worse time financially. Nevertheless, what is, is. So I re-read your email, below and consolidating all the suggestions I've read, I figured that I should wait to buy a camera with an audio-in for an xternal mic. But, that feature raises the camera price substantially as other features are added also or upgraded. The training will take place in a conference room or office. One person at a time. Camera on a tripod, maybe 10-15' away. I will record the person speaking, then plug the camera into a handy computer, theirs, watch it and comment, then move on. That's it, no iMovie editing, no saving on the camera. So I need some advice if you could be so kind. Under the described conditions, do you recommend
Re: [videoblogging] camera
Hi Julian,
I've saved the email that you wrote as a reference for the future. It
was the most considered and considerate response I got, and well, the
future rushed in the door this past weekend. Right off the bat, I'm
apologizing for this surprise email and if it's too much trouble to
answer, and it may well be, I am not offended. I do have a Skype
account w/video capability so if that's an option, I'm available at
your convenience. Here's the reason for this rushed if not frantic
communique,
A non-profit org. where I volunteer, heard about a Training program
I've been developing. At one of their events this past weekend their
CEO requested that I run a couple of these workshops for their staff.
Although it came as a surprise, for all the right reasons I said...
Yes. Which brings this email to you.
I know I'll need a video camera as that's part of the training
regimen. The main issue is $$. I really want to do the training but
the camera need couldn't have come at a worse time financially.
Nevertheless, what is, is. So I re-read your email, below and
consolidating all the suggestions I've read, I figured that I should
wait to buy a camera with an audio-in for an xternal mic. But, that
feature raises the camera price substantially as other features are
added also or upgraded.
The training will take place in a conference room or office. One
person at a time. Camera on a tripod, maybe 10-15' away. I will record
the person speaking, then plug the camera into a handy computer,
theirs, watch it and comment, then move on. That's it, no iMovie
editing, no saving on the camera. So I need some advice if you could
be so kind.
Under the described conditions, do you recommend an xternal mic or
would the built in mic suffice, and remember this is about speaking.
Does the video format matter if I'm simply recording to view on a
computer, mac or pc, not to edit?
As a result of this request, I've been frantically investigating
alternatives on the web. I went to ebay and found a VPC-HD 1000, USED
up for bids. Takes an xternal mic, which I may/may not need. Cruised
amazon. Found a simpler xacti CG10 on sale for $124. but no xternal
mic. Than I began looking at the newer digital point-n-shoots from
Canon, Sony, Nikon that are both pic vid with audio. Priced at
around $150 w/vid capability, if they work and they might, that's the
top end of my budget right now. Would prefer around $100-125 actually.
I could go on, but out of respect for you, I'll stop.
OK, so if you have anytime this week to address this or if you think
using Skype would expedite this or make it easier for you please advise.
If you've read this far, you're a gem of a person, and
Thank you,
Tom Dolan
tomjdolan.com
On Jan 26, 2010, at 2:52 AM, Julian Seery Gude wrote:
Hi Tom,
You mentioned the Sanyo's and their Xacti line is a big hit with
many on this list and I'm one of them.
To get an external mic you can go with the VPC-HD2000 which has a
street price of $500 new (I think they listed for around $800). I
really am a huge fan of the Xacti pistol grip format and I've used
their entry level 720p offering the VPC-CG10 (sorry, no ext mic) to
great satisfaction. Just last week I picked up an older VPC-HD1000
(does have ext mic) for $255 off eBay with lots of nice accessories
(like a wide angle lens).
I know a lot of people love the Canons. I believe Flash based units
like the Canon Vixia HF200 are very good and in the price range of
$550 street.
Which leads me to a follow on question for the group. These HD
videocameras need nice fast SDHC cards. Which ones have worked best
for you?
Theoretically any modern Flash based HD camera should be shooting
through a Class 6 or better card. I've read lots of good things
about Class 10 cards and after pouring through reviews settled on
the Patriot LX series. The 8GB unit is only $26 but really hard to
find in stock. 16GB in the Patriot goes for $46 and is widely
available. I hear that the Patriots compare very favorably with the
Sandisk Extreme's which go for over double the price. Any
experiences with Class 6 and Class 10 SDHC cards to share?
/julian
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On Jan 25, 2010, at 11:43 PM, Tom Dolan wrote:
Hey Vid-folk,
I had an interesting idea and I want to run it by you. A local but
large pro camera shop might take in trade, a complete Pentax 35mm
outfit. Xcellent condition, lenses, motor, etc... towards something
else. I won't get what I think it's worth but I might be offered enuf
to let it go. Now,
Here's the conundrum: at different price levels starting lo and
ending
at about $6/800..(OK so I'm optimistic), what would you suggest I
consider? It's got to work with iMac-iMovie'09, have
[videoblogging] Re: camera
I can't resist a virtual shopping expedition for camcorders. So if I understand the needs and the budget these are some of the candidates. At this price point 2 out of 3 ain't bad or you can't always get what you want at under $130. This is what I found: At TigerDirect: Creative Vado 2nd Generation C44-4412 $119 You get 720 HD and if you are a Mac person it is supposed to work on OS X. On the audio side it is built-in Mic so...yeah. Kodak ZI8 HD Pocket Video Camcorder $149 k23-4418 Killer video quality and yes, you can hook up external Mic. After shipping is tacked on it might be out of your price range. Look around the brick and mortar stores, some of them are selling it for $149 or less. Flip Ultra Pocket Camcorder - Black, 120 Minute Video Capture, 640 x 480 $69.99 P229-1050 Standard Def video and built-in Mic. If all you really want to do is record in an office AND you know that you will have to have additional light sources this could do it. If you are prepared for the limitations. Overstock.com Be careful, there is muck in the camcorder category. There is one camcorder that records in PAL format. If you are Europe, no worries. If you are in the US, nope, walk on by the Toshiba Camileo S20. Kodak ZI6 1152537 Black HD Pocket Video Camera (Refurbished) $90 I've own this camcorder and it was sweet. Loved it. If I hadn't taken the I am not to buy another camcorder until the end of the year pledge I'd get this again. Downside is built-in audio and a quirky control panel on the front. Those are buttons, not icons. Resist the temptation to buy junk cheap camcorders. Deep breaths. Oh, you do know you'll need a tripod and some lights right? Happy Hunting, Gena http://outonthestoop.blogspot.com http://createvideonotebook.blogspot.com --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Tom Dolan tomjdo...@... wrote: Hi Julian, I've saved the email that you wrote as a reference for the future. It was the most considered and considerate response I got, and well, the future rushed in the door this past weekend. Right off the bat, I'm apologizing for this surprise email and if it's too much trouble to answer, and it may well be, I am not offended. I do have a Skype account w/video capability so if that's an option, I'm available at your convenience. Here's the reason for this rushed if not frantic communique, A non-profit org. where I volunteer, heard about a Training program I've been developing. At one of their events this past weekend their CEO requested that I run a couple of these workshops for their staff. Although it came as a surprise, for all the right reasons I said... Yes. Which brings this email to you. I know I'll need a video camera as that's part of the training regimen. The main issue is $$. I really want to do the training but the camera need couldn't have come at a worse time financially. Nevertheless, what is, is. So I re-read your email, below and consolidating all the suggestions I've read, I figured that I should wait to buy a camera with an audio-in for an xternal mic. But, that feature raises the camera price substantially as other features are added also or upgraded. The training will take place in a conference room or office. One person at a time. Camera on a tripod, maybe 10-15' away. I will record the person speaking, then plug the camera into a handy computer, theirs, watch it and comment, then move on. That's it, no iMovie editing, no saving on the camera. So I need some advice if you could be so kind. Under the described conditions, do you recommend an xternal mic or would the built in mic suffice, and remember this is about speaking. Does the video format matter if I'm simply recording to view on a computer, mac or pc, not to edit? As a result of this request, I've been frantically investigating alternatives on the web. I went to ebay and found a VPC-HD 1000, USED up for bids. Takes an xternal mic, which I may/may not need. Cruised amazon. Found a simpler xacti CG10 on sale for $124. but no xternal mic. Than I began looking at the newer digital point-n-shoots from Canon, Sony, Nikon that are both pic vid with audio. Priced at around $150 w/vid capability, if they work and they might, that's the top end of my budget right now. Would prefer around $100-125 actually. I could go on, but out of respect for you, I'll stop. OK, so if you have anytime this week to address this or if you think using Skype would expedite this or make it easier for you please advise. If you've read this far, you're a gem of a person, and Thank you, Tom Dolan tomjdolan.com On Jan 26, 2010, at 2:52 AM, Julian Seery Gude wrote: Hi Tom, You mentioned the Sanyo's and their Xacti line is a big hit with many on this list and I'm one of them. To get an external mic you can go with the VPC-HD2000 which has a street price of $500 new (I think
Re: [videoblogging] camera
compare very favorably with the
Sandisk Extreme's which go for over double the price. Any
experiences with Class 6 and Class 10 SDHC cards to share?
/julian
---
Julian Seery Gude
jul...@exceler8.com julian%40exceler8.com
{561} 584-9088 or {skype} exceler8
LOCALNa8ion.com and exceler8.com
On the web: http://www.google.com/profiles/JulianSeeryGude
On Jan 25, 2010, at 11:43 PM, Tom Dolan wrote:
Hey Vid-folk,
I had an interesting idea and I want to run it by you. A local but
large pro camera shop might take in trade, a complete Pentax 35mm
outfit. Xcellent condition, lenses, motor, etc... towards something
else. I won't get what I think it's worth but I might be offered enuf
to let it go. Now,
Here's the conundrum: at different price levels starting lo and
ending
at about $6/800..(OK so I'm optimistic), what would you suggest I
consider? It's got to work with iMac-iMovie'09, have an external mic,
and I prefer flash memory over tape/hard-drive. BTW, I was surprised
to see a Sanyo model mentioned here several times. I don't see them
featured on the review sites, usually the same canon/sony/pana/etc
stuff. My 1st 16mm camera was a Sanyo and it was pretty good.
So what video cameras would YOU trade the 35mm system for? and I'm
not
into the Flip style camera for now.
Go for it...and Thanx.
Tom Dolan
tomjdo...@gmail.com tomjdolan%40gmail.com
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On Tue, Jun 15, 2010 at 10:52 AM, Julian Seery Gude jul...@exceler8.com wrote: One last note about something that surprised me on the Xacti's external mic jack. Sanyo doesn't use a standard sized audio input jack on cameras like the VPC-HD1000/2000. You'll likely need a $2.50 converter from Radio Shack (or similar) to plug your external mic into your camera. My Xacti HD-1010 came with the 2.5mm to 3.5mm stereo jack converter, so no need to buy the extra adapter. Dave.
[videoblogging] Send by email, share on Wordpress?
Hi. Sorry if this has already been answered and discussed, but since blip.tv no longer accepts vids by email I'm trying to find another site which can accept mp4 file by e-mail and distribute it to: - youtube - wordpress blog (my own domain) Using blip.tv's web uploading works fine but is a real pain when used on mobile phone. Thank you very much for your help and suggestions! GoGen N97 mini
Re: [videoblogging] Send by email, share on Wordpress?
Pixelpipe.com - by email, on their site, and they have mobile apps for iPhone, Nokia Share, etc too. Rupert http://twittervlog.tv On 13 Jun 2010, at 20:31, gogen001 wrote: Hi. Sorry if this has already been answered and discussed, but since blip.tv no longer accepts vids by email I'm trying to find another site which can accept mp4 file by e-mail and distribute it to: - youtube - wordpress blog (my own domain) Using blip.tv's web uploading works fine but is a real pain when used on mobile phone. Thank you very much for your help and suggestions! GoGen N97 mini [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/videoblogging/ * Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional * To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/videoblogging/join (Yahoo! ID required) * To change settings via email: videoblogging-dig...@yahoogroups.com videoblogging-fullfeatu...@yahoogroups.com * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: videoblogging-unsubscr...@yahoogroups.com * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Fwd: [videoblogging] Send by email, share on Wordpress?
Meant to say, Pixelpipe will distribute your videos and pictures to pretty much wherever you want. And try http://posterous.com too for awesome mobile blogging vlogging by email. they will also distribute your videos pics to all the sharing and social media sites. Nice automatic slideshows when you email them multiple pictures, too. Rupert http://twittervlog.tv Begin forwarded message: From: Rupert Howe rup...@twittervlog.tv Date: 13 June 2010 20:43:28 BST To: videoblogging@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [videoblogging] Send by email, share on Wordpress? Reply-To: videoblogging@yahoogroups.com Pixelpipe.com - by email, on their site, and they have mobile apps for iPhone, Nokia Share, etc too. Rupert http://twittervlog.tv On 13 Jun 2010, at 20:31, gogen001 wrote: Hi. Sorry if this has already been answered and discussed, but since blip.tv no longer accepts vids by email I'm trying to find another site which can accept mp4 file by e-mail and distribute it to: - youtube - wordpress blog (my own domain) Using blip.tv's web uploading works fine but is a real pain when used on mobile phone. Thank you very much for your help and suggestions! GoGen N97 mini [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Yahoo! Groups Links [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
[videoblogging] Re: Send by email, share on Wordpress?
Have you looked at http://posterous.com? According to the web site: We will transcode your video so that you can see it in a flash player right there in your browser. It will even play on an iPhone without flash. We take almost all video files you can think of, and we'll host the file too, so you don't have to do any work at all. If you can upload and they host too it could be a winner. Hope this helps, Gena http://outonthestoop.blogspot.com/ http://createvideonotebook.blogspot.com --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, gogen001 gogen...@... wrote: Hi. Sorry if this has already been answered and discussed, but since blip.tv no longer accepts vids by email I'm trying to find another site which can accept mp4 file by e-mail and distribute it to: - youtube - wordpress blog (my own domain) Using blip.tv's web uploading works fine but is a real pain when used on mobile phone. Thank you very much for your help and suggestions! GoGen N97 mini
Re: [videoblogging] Send by email, share on Wordpress?
i've built publish by email functionality and find it useful. many popular services offer this to some extent wordpress.com - http://en.support.wordpress.com/post-by-email facebook - http://www.facebook.com/mobile/ tumblr - http://www.tumblr.com/docs/en/email_publishing youtube - http://www.youtube.com/account#mobile posterous - core func pixelpipe - offers post to FTP and email and several publishing services you could also upload via ftp to a directory on your own server and then generate an RSS feed of that directory with the videos referenced and use that feed to import into your blog or other services that you may use. sull On Sun, Jun 13, 2010 at 3:31 PM, gogen001 gogen...@hotmail.com wrote: Hi. Sorry if this has already been answered and discussed, but since blip.tvno longer accepts vids by email I'm trying to find another site which can accept mp4 file by e-mail and distribute it to: - youtube - wordpress blog (my own domain) Using blip.tv's web uploading works fine but is a real pain when used on mobile phone. Thank you very much for your help and suggestions! GoGen N97 mini [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/videoblogging/ * Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional * To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/videoblogging/join (Yahoo! ID required) * To change settings via email: videoblogging-dig...@yahoogroups.com videoblogging-fullfeatu...@yahoogroups.com * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: videoblogging-unsubscr...@yahoogroups.com * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
[videoblogging] Re: My Story
--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, David Jones david.jo...@... wrote: ... If you host your videos on Youtube (and probably others) then there is no penalty for moving to HD, you won't lose anyone. Youtube default to displaying the low res 360p version of the video for everyone. So it's HD only if the user chooses 720p in the option box. Good point in what has been a very helpful thread that David initiated. I am a fan of the new YouTube and really like its quality and general performance. (Disclosure: I am a partner.) Not only does it provide various bitrates, but it is not limited to Flash playback -- mobile users, particularly those on Apples, can play newer videos. Both YouTube and Vimeo have user-system detection. There is one caution that I would like to point out for those using YouTube and/or Vimeo. While the quality of the playback is excellent and the embed players work really well, once they start their download, they do not stop on either Pause or Stop in the player controls. That's not a problem if you have only one player on a page, but if you have several and you want to allow the viewer to go to a different video on the same page it is not long before there will be issues of stutter while two or more files are downloaded at the same time. Enric Teller's vPIP, which many of us bloggers use, forces a true close and stops the file from downloading when another one is playing. I hope that someone will point me to a work-around on this issue, but I have found it very frustrating and it has forced me to host my own videos so that they can interact with other media and each other on the same page. So for a show with one video, YouTube and Vimeo are terrific. But for a web site that has several videos on one page, there is another problem: latency. I have found that it takes longer for a video to find itself to the user's computer from YouTube and Vimeo than, for example, from DreamHost. You can see some examples of this issue on http://PinePlainsViews.com where I intermix video and text in the same story. Most of the stories are rich media except for the first one which is a parade. I'm pleased that David started the ball rolling. Stan Stan Hirson http://PinePlainsViews.com http://hestakaup.com http://ThinkingGlobalActingLocal.com
[videoblogging] Re: My Story
Don't think about it, do it. I'm constantly looking for accessible resources I can share with people. The technology is changing faster than I anticipated. There is going to be a split between web based produced video and mobile produced video because of the iMovie for iPhone4. There will be or are PC Clones coming down the road. Both groups will need contemporary easy to understand tutorials and guides. The next wave is on its way, surf's up. Gena http://createvideonotebook.blogspot.com --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, David Jones david.jo...@... wrote: You're welcome :) I hope it encourages other people to share their story. I'm actually thinking about doing a whole series of video blog tutorials and how to get started, what are the best low cost tools to use, how to get audio and lighting right, editing, posting etc. As there doesn't really seem to be much out there on a good step-by-step guide to setting up and producing a video blog (at least none that I've found satisfying). It's just a matter of finding the time! Dave. On Fri, Jun 11, 2010 at 5:14 AM, Marguerita marguerita.mcma...@... wrote: Hi Dave, I just don't have the words to thank you enough for this post! I am just starting out (well, 18 months into using video) and still desperately trying to figure things out and learn. Your details and timeline are great! I am just now thinking about a better camera and better sound and your progression is a wonderful guideline - I'd have paid money for it - THANK YOU! In my niche, story is everything, starting with why and then how. There's a great TED talk about it by Simon Sinek. I am keeping this digest and referring to it again and again. Good for you with your BoingBoing shout-out and YT partnering and your progression - I aim to follow your footsteps and enjoy learning from you. On thing that has held me back a bit has been my fear of losing my dial-up viewers, esp. if I make HD vids, but I just checked my analytics and see that only 4% of my viewers come at my blog on dial-up. Last time I had looked (a year ago probably) it was a LOT more. Your post encourages me to move up to HD - so again - many, many Thanks, Marguerita
Re: [videoblogging] Re: Shooting In Public
JD Lasica: ...these articles may be of interest... Nice call, JD, thanks! Although perhaps I should point out (just so all remain on the same page) the issues discussed in this thread were specific to the Graber matter, as shooting on public lands pose other elements as well. Maybe in the future we can discuss public film permits (on federal state lands -- when they are need and not); location releases re pubic lands, dealing with land managers, on-the-fly releases and other relevant topics. That is of course if the group is open to such. Happy Trails, Mark Villaseñor, http://www.TailTrex.tv Canine Adventures For Charity - sm http://www.SOAR508.org
[videoblogging] Re: My Story
Hi Dave, Thanks for sharing your story. I wrote a book that has step by step guides in it on shoting, lighting, sound , editing, hosting, live video, etc. Get Seen http://stevegarfield.com/getseen It's also got a lot of interviews in it with details like yours on how successful people are videoblogging. Thanks again, --Steve --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, David Jones david.jo...@... wrote: You're welcome :) I hope it encourages other people to share their story. I'm actually thinking about doing a whole series of video blog tutorials and how to get started, what are the best low cost tools to use, how to get audio and lighting right, editing, posting etc. As there doesn't really seem to be much out there on a good step-by-step guide to setting up and producing a video blog (at least none that I've found satisfying). It's just a matter of finding the time! Dave.
Re: [videoblogging] Re: My Story
On Fri, Jun 11, 2010 at 5:14 AM, Marguerita marguerita.mcma...@gmail.com wrote: On thing that has held me back a bit has been my fear of losing my dial-up viewers, esp. if I make HD vids, but I just checked my analytics and see that only 4% of my viewers come at my blog on dial-up. Last time I had looked (a year ago probably) it was a LOT more. If you host your videos on Youtube (and probably others) then there is no penalty for moving to HD, you won't lose anyone. Youtube default to displaying the low res 360p version of the video for everyone. So it's HD only if the user chooses 720p in the option box. You upload a single HD version to Youtube (1280x720 or higher) and it will automatically produce and display the lower res versions. I did a post on this some time back and I was amazed at the number of bloggers who had no idea this is how it now works. The only penalty I paid by moving to HD was the increased disk space in the MPEG2 intermediate version, slower editing response time (for direct MP4 editing), and slightly bigger final uploaded files. My Raw MP4 HD video files actually take up less disk space than my previous SD PAL DV tape MPEG2 files. The only difference my viewers notice is that they now have a HD option available if they so chose it. Dave.
[videoblogging] Re: Shooting In Public
Coming to this late, but these articles may be of interest: The rules around capturing public performances http://www.socialbrite.org/2009/08/16/the-rules-around-capturing-public-performances/ What is off-limits to a documentary filmmaker? http://www.socialbrite.org/2009/04/27/what-are-the-limits-of-documentary-filmmaking/ Guide to shooting photos in public http://www.socialbrite.org/2009/04/10/guide-to-shooting-photos-in-public/ Your rights as a photographer http://www.socialbrite.org/2009/04/05/the-photographers-right/ cheers, jd lasica
[videoblogging] Re: My Story
Great story David. Thanks for sharing. --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, David Jones david.jo...@... wrote: Ok, I'll lead by example as I normally do, here is my video blogging story: Hi, I'm Dave Jones from Sydney Australia. I started a niche electronics engineering video blog in April 2009. http://www.eevblog.com and http://www.youtube.com/user/EEVblog I wanted to differentiate myself from boring text blogs, and figured it would be fun to have a regular video blog about electronics. As far as I could tell no one else had ever attempted one, so I gave it a go with a crusty old 320x240 webcam in my study. No script, no idea, no name, I just did a talking head blog and reviewed a few products. I knew the result was crap, but I posted it on my personal Youtube channel and announced on an electronics Usenet group anyway figuring you have to start somewhere. I had some positive feedback and advice from the few dozen views I got, like ditch the study and film it in my lab. I also asked for name suggestions. The 2nd one was in the lab and was greeted with more positive feedback. I switched from the webcam to my old Canon MV700i PAL DV tape camcorder with internal mic. By the 3rd or 4th episode I had a basic Wordpress blog page with embedded Youtube videos on my personal website. Still no script, no idea, and no name. I could not come up with a better name, so it remained the Electronics Engineering Video Blog, or EEVblog for short. I would later figure out that name and branding can be quite important to get right up front! I was kind of lucky in this respect, EEVblog now works well for me as a brand. I also switched to a dedicated Youtube channel. It soon became clear that it was slowly gaining in popularity, and I experimented with various audio and video settings. I also realised that a lot of people were finding me via Youtube searches, and it was important to have a dedicated topic for each episode instead of the mixed bag of stuff I had in each blog. i.e. people didn't want to sit through 5 minutes of other stuff to get to the topic they found on the search. That was an important change I thought. I soon got complaints that I didn't have my own domain name, so I got eevblog.com and moved the Wordpress account over. At this point I had a name, a brand, a slogan (An off-the-cuff video blog about electronics..), and a silly photo people recognising the blog by. I came to realise how important sound was to a blog, so a I bought a cheap $50 2nd hand DV tape camcorder which had an external mic input and got a $30 shotgun mic. This got rid of the tape noise and improved the blog a lot, made it much more watchable. I was still shooting in 640x480 and experimenting with widescreen. I was using VideoStudio X2 edit software and was limited to the 10minute Youtube limit. Many of my blogs were in two parts because of this. Lots of heavy editing required to fit inside 10 minutes sometimes! I was not advertising the blog in any way but it seemed to just keep growing with people finding me by Google or Youtube searches. Somewhere along the line I added some Adsense text ads and they started to work like they had on my other web sites at the time. I also added a user BBS style forum and that has really taken off. Almost 1200 members, over 7000 posts and 600 topics. The EEVblog has really turned into a quite a decent user community. By Blog #42 I switched to a Sanyo Xacti HD-1010 camcorder and started to shoot in HD as Youtube now supported HD content. This blog was a turning point because it went semi-viral with 40,000 hits in a day or two via Boing Boing, and then Youtube emailed me an offer to become a Partner. That took a month or so, and then I had ads on my Youtube videos, and no more 10 minute limitation. Editing HD was much slower than SD, but I persisted (and discussed this on this group) and it is now working pretty well, I edit directly on the 1280x720 MP4 files from the Xacti camera. I have since switched to VideoStudio X3 edit software and render in 1280x720 MPEG2 which I then convert to 1280x720 MP4 with Handbrake which is uploaded to Youtube. Somewhere along the line I got the PodPress plugin for Wordpress and started producing at first a 320x240 podcast version but then switched to a 480x272 16:9 widescreen version. I came to realise how important it was to get listed in iTunes and have a podcast version and an RSS feed (via Google Feedburner). About a 1/3rd of my audience now watch via the podcast version. The rest of my audience are split about 50/50 between Youtube subscribers and my Wordpess blog. I also do an MP3 version for my drive time blogs that many like to listen to instead of watching the video. I experimented with a live show and Ustream, and once I get over a few technical hurdles, that might be a regular fixture too. I had at least 70 people tune in to my first live chat session
Re: [videoblogging] My Story
://surag.blip.tv From: David Jones david.jo...@altium.com To: videoblogging@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thu, June 10, 2010 8:38:40 AM Subject: [videoblogging] My Story Ok, I'll lead by example as I normally do, here is my video blogging story: Hi, I'm Dave Jones from Sydney Australia. I started a niche electronics engineering video blog in April 2009. http://www.eevblog.com and http://www.youtube.com/user/EEVblog I wanted to differentiate myself from boring text blogs, and figured it would be fun to have a regular video blog about electronics. As far as I could tell no one else had ever attempted one, so I gave it a go with a crusty old 320x240 webcam in my study. No script, no idea, no name, I just did a talking head blog and reviewed a few products. I knew the result was crap, but I posted it on my personal Youtube channel and announced on an electronics Usenet group anyway figuring you have to start somewhere. I had some positive feedback and advice from the few dozen views I got, like ditch the study and film it in my lab. I also asked for name suggestions. The 2nd one was in the lab and was greeted with more positive feedback. I switched from the webcam to my old Canon MV700i PAL DV tape camcorder with internal mic. By the 3rd or 4th episode I had a basic Wordpress blog page with embedded Youtube videos on my personal website. Still no script, no idea, and no name. I could not come up with a better name, so it remained the Electronics Engineering Video Blog, or EEVblog for short. I would later figure out that name and branding can be quite important to get right up front! I was kind of lucky in this respect, EEVblog now works well for me as a brand. I also switched to a dedicated Youtube channel. It soon became clear that it was slowly gaining in popularity, and I experimented with various audio and video settings. I also realised that a lot of people were finding me via Youtube searches, and it was important to have a dedicated topic for each episode instead of the mixed bag of stuff I had in each blog. i.e. people didn't want to sit through 5 minutes of other stuff to get to the topic they found on the search. That was an important change I thought. I soon got complaints that I didn't have my own domain name, so I got eevblog.com and moved the Wordpress account over. At this point I had a name, a brand, a slogan (An off-the-cuff video blog about electronics..), and a silly photo people recognising the blog by. I came to realise how important sound was to a blog, so a I bought a cheap $50 2nd hand DV tape camcorder which had an external mic input and got a $30 shotgun mic. This got rid of the tape noise and improved the blog a lot, made it much more watchable. I was still shooting in 640x480 and experimenting with widescreen. I was using VideoStudio X2 edit software and was limited to the 10minute Youtube limit. Many of my blogs were in two parts because of this. Lots of heavy editing required to fit inside 10 minutes sometimes! I was not advertising the blog in any way but it seemed to just keep growing with people finding me by Google or Youtube searches. Somewhere along the line I added some Adsense text ads and they started to work like they had on my other web sites at the time. I also added a user BBS style forum and that has really taken off. Almost 1200 members, over 7000 posts and 600 topics. The EEVblog has really turned into a quite a decent user community. By Blog #42 I switched to a Sanyo Xacti HD-1010 camcorder and started to shoot in HD as Youtube now supported HD content. This blog was a turning point because it went semi-viral with 40,000 hits in a day or two via Boing Boing, and then Youtube emailed me an offer to become a Partner. That took a month or so, and then I had ads on my Youtube videos, and no more 10 minute limitation. Editing HD was much slower than SD, but I persisted (and discussed this on this group) and it is now working pretty well, I edit directly on the 1280x720 MP4 files from the Xacti camera. I have since switched to VideoStudio X3 edit software and render in 1280x720 MPEG2 which I then convert to 1280x720 MP4 with Handbrake which is uploaded to Youtube. Somewhere along the line I got the PodPress plugin for Wordpress and started producing at first a 320x240 podcast version but then switched to a 480x272 16:9 widescreen version. I came to realise how important it was to get listed in iTunes and have a podcast version and an RSS feed (via Google Feedburner). About a 1/3rd of my audience now watch via the podcast version. The rest of my audience are split about 50/50 between Youtube subscribers and my Wordpess blog. I also do an MP3 version for my drive time blogs that many like to listen to instead of watching the video. I experimented with a live show and Ustream, and once I get over a few technical hurdles, that might be a regular fixture too. I had at least 70 people tune in to my first live chat session, not sure how many
[videoblogging] Re: 720p HD and video editing on the iPhone 4
The Sprint HTC Evo looks like it's also 720p, two camera, and duel flash too. http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-20004833-94.html Any word on a Verizon competitor in the vlogphone category this summer? I know I may sound old, but the pace of smart phone innovation is staggeringly fast right now and makes it hard to buy!!! --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, elbowsofdeath st...@... wrote: OK so finally the iPhone reaches a stage where it can start to live up to our expectations for what a powerful mobile device should be able to offer for video. Obviously not the only device in the world that can do these things but if Apple have designed the editing app very well and the camera quality is good enough, it should be quite a lovely experience. I held off from getting a 3GS and stayed with my no-video 3G iphone, so Im really looking forward to upgrading - Ive long missed the video that the Nokia N95 offered me before I got the iphone, but not the UI workflow of Nokia etc phones, and now I should finally be able to have a much better device on all fronts. I look forward to some clever video editing capabilities on the iPad too at some point, but it may take some time for this to be done really well.
Re: [videoblogging] Re: My Story
You're welcome :) I hope it encourages other people to share their story. I'm actually thinking about doing a whole series of video blog tutorials and how to get started, what are the best low cost tools to use, how to get audio and lighting right, editing, posting etc. As there doesn't really seem to be much out there on a good step-by-step guide to setting up and producing a video blog (at least none that I've found satisfying). It's just a matter of finding the time! Dave. On Fri, Jun 11, 2010 at 5:14 AM, Marguerita marguerita.mcma...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Dave, I just don't have the words to thank you enough for this post! I am just starting out (well, 18 months into using video) and still desperately trying to figure things out and learn. Your details and timeline are great! I am just now thinking about a better camera and better sound and your progression is a wonderful guideline - I'd have paid money for it - THANK YOU! In my niche, story is everything, starting with why and then how. There's a great TED talk about it by Simon Sinek. I am keeping this digest and referring to it again and again. Good for you with your BoingBoing shout-out and YT partnering and your progression - I aim to follow your footsteps and enjoy learning from you. On thing that has held me back a bit has been my fear of losing my dial-up viewers, esp. if I make HD vids, but I just checked my analytics and see that only 4% of my viewers come at my blog on dial-up. Last time I had looked (a year ago probably) it was a LOT more. Your post encourages me to move up to HD - so again - many, many Thanks, Marguerita
[videoblogging] Re: My Story
Hi Dave, I just don't have the words to thank you enough for this post! I am just starting out (well, 18 months into using video) and still desperately trying to figure things out and learn. Your details and timeline are great! I am just now thinking about a better camera and better sound and your progression is a wonderful guideline - I'd have paid money for it - THANK YOU! In my niche, story is everything, starting with why and then how. There's a great TED talk about it by Simon Sinek. I am keeping this digest and referring to it again and again. Good for you with your BoingBoing shout-out and YT partnering and your progression - I aim to follow your footsteps and enjoy learning from you. On thing that has held me back a bit has been my fear of losing my dial-up viewers, esp. if I make HD vids, but I just checked my analytics and see that only 4% of my viewers come at my blog on dial-up. Last time I had looked (a year ago probably) it was a LOT more. Your post encourages me to move up to HD - so again - many, many Thanks, Marguerita --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, David Jones david.jo...@... wrote: Ok, I'll lead by example as I normally do, here is my video blogging story: Hi, I'm Dave Jones from Sydney Australia. I started a niche electronics engineering video blog in April 2009. http://www.eevblog.com and http://www.youtube.com/user/EEVblog
Re: [videoblogging] Shooting In Public
David Jones: “Even if you know your rights, they can still take you for a ride on the legal merry-go-round. Those who have the power will always abuse it.” The former being true enough, only the repercussions for abuse of authority under color of law pursuant to U.S. federal code (and many state statutes) carry criminal sanctions AGAINST law enforcement who are later found guilty of abuse (negligent or willful). Remember the Los Angeles cops who beat Rodney King? THAT’S what they got nailed on, in part, law prohibiting abuse of authority under color of law. So while your contention is certainly possible in the context of power equating abuse, it is of little consequence upon Graber prevailing (as I believe he will. AND defense will likely cost him nothing, or very little, as the ACLU has taken on his defense). The more he suffers as a result of erroneous charges; the greater monetary damages recoverable later -- and when he is found innocent, a presumption of ABUSE by the police is somewhat automatic. What you’re suggesting is that a violation of one’s rights does not adversely affect all (who video blog), and that we should collectively be good little chickens and take whatever is dished out because fighting is impractical. So sorry, truly I am, but you are in gross error. I suspect (speculative on my part) the ACLU will first file a motion to suppress evidence gathered through the Graber Search Warrant, for reasons already stated (see the Mapp cite in my prior post). If successful (and such has a high probability of being so) the wiretap case is moot, done, fineto, kaput, in the archives! And in the latter event, that nasty presumption thing (see above) kicks in against the cops. David Jones: “The cop(s) got pissed off so they pressed it, spun it a certain way to the judge for the warrant and found a (tenuous) technicality in the law.” There is no information to support the above, it is conjecture. David Jones: “Do you have the ability/right to defend yourself without a money sucking lawyer?” Yup, here in the states at least (can’t speak for down-under). It falls under the Sixth Amendment of the US Constitution; a right, “to have the Assistance of Counsel for his defense.” The US Supreme Court has long held that “Counsel” need not constitute a “lawyer,” if the accused chooses no representation by one. Mark Villaseñor, http://www.TailTrex.tv Canine Adventures For Charity - sm http://www.SOAR508.org Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/videoblogging/ * Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional * To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/videoblogging/join (Yahoo! ID required) * To change settings via email: videoblogging-dig...@yahoogroups.com videoblogging-fullfeatu...@yahoogroups.com * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: videoblogging-unsubscr...@yahoogroups.com * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [videoblogging] Re: Shooting In Public
Gena: You certainly do not want police officers interpreting their own understanding of the law. Which is precisely why I brought this to the groups' attention, considering our collective interest (video, often shot in public places). When folks are aware of their prevailing rights, there is no need for concern about how law enforcement interprets. After all, an informed populace thwart tyrants and scoundrels. Mark Villaseñor, http://www.TailTrex.tv Canine Adventures For Charity - sm http://www.SOAR508.org
Re: [videoblogging] Shooting In Public
Richard Amirault: Well, I'm no lawyer .. but I do know that the law is (can be) different in various places unless superceded by federal law. But the topic entails outside, Richard, events in public settings. Thus your reliance upon case law such as JEAN are disconnected. The interior of a private home cannot remotely be considered a public venue; therefore state law would apply, in similar fact-patterns within a private dwelling. Step outside the door of that residence, however, and one enters the public space (even while still on one's own property). Recall the issues leading to Obama's beer summit? Officer Crowley began his recording of Professor Gates, AFTER stepping just outside the door of Gates' home in compliance with Massachusetts wiretap law. Moreover Gates had no REASONABLE EXPECTATION of PRIVACY, given the volume at which he spoke (in part because he knew Crowley was recording outside -- as he later admitted -- but continued in loud tones). Richard Amirault: If this `helmet cam' incident happened in Massachusetts it would seem that it would be a violation. Under the same fact pattern, no it would not. Graber's video recording was not surreptitious, done with sinister motive, posed no public harm and was a continuation of lawful conduct engaged on public lands BEFORE the police officer stopped him. Consequently criteria established under Mapp vs. Ohio make the evidence worthless; there are no two ways about that. Yet again without evidence, even though a factual event might normally constitute a crime in a location not public, there can be no conviction. That ain't happen-in, Capin. Never has and hopefully never will. Correspondingly in United States vs. Knotts 460 US 276, 281 (1983), as a recent example, the Supreme Court expressly opined that expectations of privacy are not reasonable at public places such as streets, highways, etc. And in order for application of ANY wiretap law (irrespective the state) to sustain (hold as applicably enforceable) the element of reasonably expected privacy and invasion thereof must be an inherent component. No expectation of privacy, no violation of wiretap law. ...Cut, dry, blown away like dust! Hence; why I maintain the fuzz in Graber's case have a problem, a mighty large one! This is even more so now that the ACLU has agreed to represent Graber; and, one may surmise the police hadn't expected THAT happening. (Hmmm; I wonder how many Crotch-rocket bikes Graber will buy, if not a Rolls, with the money from his inevitable wrongful prosecution case -- or settlement.) :D Mark Villaseñor, http://www.TailTrex.tv Canine Adventures For Charity - sm http://www.SOAR508.org
Re: [videoblogging] Re: Shooting In Public
On Wed, Jun 9, 2010 at 4:07 PM, Mark Villaseñor videoblogyahoogr...@tailtrex.tv wrote: Gena: You certainly do not want police officers interpreting their own understanding of the law. Which is precisely why I brought this to the groups' attention, considering our collective interest (video, often shot in public places). When folks are aware of their prevailing rights, there is no need for concern about how law enforcement interprets. After all, an informed populace thwart tyrants and scoundrels. How did Bush Jr get away with everything then? :- Dave.
Re: [videoblogging] Shooting In Public
On Wed, Jun 9, 2010 at 4:05 PM, Mark Villaseñor videoblogyahoogr...@tailtrex.tv wrote: David Jones: “Even if you know your rights, they can still take you for a ride on the legal merry-go-round. Those who have the power will always abuse it.” The former being true enough, only the repercussions for abuse of authority under color of law pursuant to U.S. federal code (and many state statutes) carry criminal sanctions AGAINST law enforcement who are later found guilty of abuse (negligent or willful). Remember the Los Angeles cops who beat Rodney King? THAT’S what they got nailed on, in part, law prohibiting abuse of authority under color of law. So while your contention is certainly possible in the context of power equating abuse, it is of little consequence upon Graber prevailing (as I believe he will. AND defense will likely cost him nothing, or very little, as the ACLU has taken on his defense). The more he suffers as a result of erroneous charges; the greater monetary damages recoverable later -- and when he is found innocent, a presumption of ABUSE by the police is somewhat automatic. What you’re suggesting is that a violation of one’s rights does not adversely affect all (who video blog), I said or implied no such thing. and that we should collectively be good little chickens and take whatever is dished out because fighting is impractical. So sorry, truly I am, but you are in gross error. I said or implied no such thing. *DELETED* I just wrote a little spiel, but seeing as this seems to be a real pet hobby horse of yours I realised I probably shouldn't give you any more ammunition, so I've deleted it. I suspect (speculative on my part) the ACLU will first file a motion to suppress evidence gathered through the Graber Search Warrant, for reasons already stated (see the Mapp cite in my prior post). If successful (and such has a high probability of being so) the wiretap case is moot, done, fineto, kaput, in the archives! And in the latter event, that nasty presumption thing (see above) kicks in against the cops. David Jones: “The cop(s) got pissed off so they pressed it, spun it a certain way to the judge for the warrant and found a (tenuous) technicality in the law.” There is no information to support the above, it is conjecture. Of course! What gave you any idea it would be anything but my own personal opinion? Would still love to hear your story about how you make a living online! Dave. Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/videoblogging/ * Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional * To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/videoblogging/join (Yahoo! ID required) * To change settings via email: videoblogging-dig...@yahoogroups.com videoblogging-fullfeatu...@yahoogroups.com * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: videoblogging-unsubscr...@yahoogroups.com * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [videoblogging] Shooting In Public
- Original Message - From: Mark Villaseñor Richard Amirault: If this `helmet cam' incident happened in Massachusetts it would seem that it would be a violation. Under the same fact pattern, no it would not. Graber's video recording was not surreptitious, done with sinister motive, posed no public harm and was a continuation of lawful conduct engaged on public lands BEFORE the police officer stopped him. Consequently criteria established under Mapp vs. Ohio make the evidence worthless; there are no two ways about that. Sorry, a very good case can be made that the recording *was* surreptitious. Yes, it was in plain sight. BUT was it obvious to the officer that it was a recording device .. and, I think more importantly, was it obvious that it was in record mode? Richard Amirault Boston, MA, USA http://n1jdu.org http://bostonfandom.org http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7hf9u2ZdlQ
Re: [videoblogging] Shooting In Public
David Jones: “I said or implied no such thing.” Yeah, you did, Dave. You relied upon content from an article which suggested as much that I targeted; hence the implications I pointed out. David Jones: “I just wrote a little spiel, but seeing as this seems to be a real pet hobby horse of yours I realised I probably shouldn't give you any more ammunition, so I've deleted it.” Smart move, especially when one cannot compete with facts. Notwithstanding US public land issues, and matter occurring upon them, happens to be an area of expertise for me -- having dealt with many issues thereof, from a real-world perspective. If you find that threatening or a “pet hobby horse” I apologize, as I did not mean to bruise any egos by broaching this thread. My sole aim was/is to contribute to the group in an area pertinent to vlogging, which I am able to comment upon with substantial authority. David Jones: “What gave you any idea it would be anything but my own personal opinion?” I did not state it wasn’t your personal opinion, not even in the extreme remote; I cited your remark as conjecture. That being a statement of opinion (personal or otherwise) posed as fact, lacking support of evidence. Please seek out the definition of CONJECTURE, before commenting further. David Jones: “Would still love to hear your story about how you make a living online!” I bet you would... Actually though, Dave, I gather from a variety of prior comments from you; you’re more interested in validate your own misplaced notions of how marketing works, and perhaps aim to justify why it is your not doing better (financially) online. Additionally I offered you an opportunity to learn more, but you flatly refused (on-list no less) citing more (frankly amateurish) false-notions about marketing experts. Soo, why would I want to contend your success? ...You are evidently a superstar without my “story.” Thus in plain language presumably even a child can grasp, I leave you to your own devices regarding the marketing topic. Regards, Mark Villaseñor, http://www.TailTrex.tv Canine Adventures For Charity - sm http://www.SOAR508.org Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/videoblogging/ * Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional * To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/videoblogging/join (Yahoo! ID required) * To change settings via email: videoblogging-dig...@yahoogroups.com videoblogging-fullfeatu...@yahoogroups.com * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: videoblogging-unsubscr...@yahoogroups.com * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [videoblogging] Shooting In Public
Richard Amirault: Sorry, a very good case can be made that the recording *was* surreptitious. Yes, it was in plain sight. BUT was it obvious to the officer that it was a recording device .. and, I think more importantly, was it obvious that it was in record mode? Not to be argumentative, Richard, as I can see where you might gain such an impression (which is nonetheless valid, per se). But you are once more mistaken; there can be no violation of ANY state wiretap/eavesdropping statute where there is no reasonable expectation of privacy particularly on public land. (Again, see United States vs. Knotts and related case law that expressly preclude reasonable expectation on highways and such.) My personal speculation (note I stated speculation) is that police in Graber's case elected to file not expecting the issues to gain national attention. And given abundant precedent case law from the highest court in the land, the local D.A. may refuse to prosecute. We shall see, but the point remains. ...There can be NO expectation of privacy on public lands. Zip, nada, zero. And lacking that, a case for invasion of privacy (which is what state wiretap/eavesdropping law rests upon) cannot prevail. The privacy issue is pivotal and cannot be eliminated and have the law apply. Outside the scope of public lands and places is another matter altogether, in which case the argument for expected privacy regarding STATE law could (might, maybe) be made successfully. So even if Graber DID have some clandestine motive such as to embarrass the police (and we don't know for certain that is accurate) by taping the incident, law enforcement's case against him remains on extremely hollow ground because the matter took place on public lands. Please note, for your benefit and for all. My contentions pertain ONLY to U.S. public lands matter and will, most certainly, differ in other countries. Best Regards, Mark Villaseñor, http://www.TailTrex.tv Canine Adventures For Charity - sm http://www.SOAR508.org
Re: [videoblogging] Shooting In Public
A good long group hug is usually the best answer. Schlomo Rabinowitz http://schlomo.tv http://hatfactory.net AIM:schlomochat On Wed, Jun 9, 2010 at 12:08 PM, Mark Villaseñor videoblogyahoogr...@tailtrex.tv wrote: David Jones: I said or implied no such thing. Yeah, you did, Dave. You relied upon content from an article which suggested as much that I targeted; hence the implications I pointed out. David Jones: I just wrote a little spiel, but seeing as this seems to be a real pet hobby horse of yours I realised I probably shouldn't give you any more ammunition, so I've deleted it. Smart move, especially when one cannot compete with facts. Notwithstanding US public land issues, and matter occurring upon them, happens to be an area of expertise for me -- having dealt with many issues thereof, from a real-world perspective. If you find that threatening or a pet hobby horse I apologize, as I did not mean to bruise any egos by broaching this thread. My sole aim was/is to contribute to the group in an area pertinent to vlogging, which I am able to comment upon with substantial authority. David Jones: What gave you any idea it would be anything but my own personal opinion? I did not state it wasnt your personal opinion, not even in the extreme remote; I cited your remark as conjecture. That being a statement of opinion (personal or otherwise) posed as fact, lacking support of evidence. Please seek out the definition of CONJECTURE, before commenting further. David Jones: Would still love to hear your story about how you make a living online! I bet you would... Actually though, Dave, I gather from a variety of prior comments from you; youre more interested in validate your own misplaced notions of how marketing works, and perhaps aim to justify why it is your not doing better (financially) online. Additionally I offered you an opportunity to learn more, but you flatly refused (on-list no less) citing more (frankly amateurish) false-notions about marketing experts. Soo, why would I want to contend your success? ...You are evidently a superstar without my story. Thus in plain language presumably even a child can grasp, I leave you to your own devices regarding the marketing topic. Regards, Mark Villaseñor, http://www.TailTrex.tv Canine Adventures For Charity - sm http://www.SOAR508.org Yahoo! Groups Links [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/videoblogging/ * Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional * To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/videoblogging/join (Yahoo! ID required) * To change settings via email: videoblogging-dig...@yahoogroups.com videoblogging-fullfeatu...@yahoogroups.com * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: videoblogging-unsubscr...@yahoogroups.com * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [videoblogging] Shooting In Public
Schlomo Rabinowitz: A good long group hug is usually the best answer. Ok, ok, but no groping. :D Mark Villaseñor, http://www.TailTrex.tv Canine Adventures For Charity - sm http://www.SOAR508.org
Re: [videoblogging] Shooting In Public
On Thu, Jun 10, 2010 at 5:08 AM, Mark Villaseñor videoblogyahoogr...@tailtrex.tv wrote: *snipped* I won't take the bait. David Jones: “Would still love to hear your story about how you make a living online!” I bet you would... As would everyone else, I'm sure. I asked on behalf of the group, to contribute to the group knowledge base. If I wanted a personal answer I would have emailed you off-group. Actually though, Dave, I gather from a variety of prior comments from you; you’re more interested in validate your own misplaced notions of how marketing works, and perhaps aim to justify why it is your not doing better (financially) online. Once again you have gathered the completely wrong opinion about me and my posts, your ability to do this seems rather remarkable! I am seriously interested in hearing about how you made your living online, as are others on here I'm sure, that's why I asked. This group is about sharing information about video blogging and the industry, and if you have a great success story and some good ideas on marketing to tell then we'd all be very appreciative if you would share it with us, really. Please? I've told my story a few times for what it's worth, as I like to share my experiences (good and bad) with others. Additionally I offered you an opportunity to learn more, but you flatly refused (on-list no less) citing more (frankly amateurish) false-notions about marketing experts. Soo, why would I want to contend your success? You made seriously long and seemingly authoritative posts about the subject, but when when asked to tell your story for the benefit other others, or explain what you meant by certain things like the contact list you ignored it. Yes, you offered, and I accepted and asked questions, but you did not respond. Presumably because you are under some false notion that I am either playing you, and/or am so stubborn as not to learn from you. I can assure you that neither is the case. In any case, even if you deem me to be a waste of time sharing your story with, why don't you just ignore me and share it with the group? BTW, it's not just the marketing angle that would be interesting, but your story of how you came about making a full-time living online (presumably through video blogging et.al) ...You are evidently a superstar without my “story.” No, I'm not, not even close. So much so that I'm on here telling my story and trying to learn from others. My enthusiastic approach sometimes gets people off side, it looks like you are one of them, that's too bad, sorry about that. Thus in plain language presumably even a child can grasp, I leave you to your own devices regarding the marketing topic. What a shame, we all might have been able to learn something from your story. Once again, anyone else want to tell their story (good and bad, mistakes learned etc) for the benefit of others? Regards Dave. Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/videoblogging/ * Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional * To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/videoblogging/join (Yahoo! ID required) * To change settings via email: videoblogging-dig...@yahoogroups.com videoblogging-fullfeatu...@yahoogroups.com * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: videoblogging-unsubscr...@yahoogroups.com * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
[videoblogging] My Story
Ok, I'll lead by example as I normally do, here is my video blogging story: Hi, I'm Dave Jones from Sydney Australia. I started a niche electronics engineering video blog in April 2009. http://www.eevblog.com and http://www.youtube.com/user/EEVblog I wanted to differentiate myself from boring text blogs, and figured it would be fun to have a regular video blog about electronics. As far as I could tell no one else had ever attempted one, so I gave it a go with a crusty old 320x240 webcam in my study. No script, no idea, no name, I just did a talking head blog and reviewed a few products. I knew the result was crap, but I posted it on my personal Youtube channel and announced on an electronics Usenet group anyway figuring you have to start somewhere. I had some positive feedback and advice from the few dozen views I got, like ditch the study and film it in my lab. I also asked for name suggestions. The 2nd one was in the lab and was greeted with more positive feedback. I switched from the webcam to my old Canon MV700i PAL DV tape camcorder with internal mic. By the 3rd or 4th episode I had a basic Wordpress blog page with embedded Youtube videos on my personal website. Still no script, no idea, and no name. I could not come up with a better name, so it remained the Electronics Engineering Video Blog, or EEVblog for short. I would later figure out that name and branding can be quite important to get right up front! I was kind of lucky in this respect, EEVblog now works well for me as a brand. I also switched to a dedicated Youtube channel. It soon became clear that it was slowly gaining in popularity, and I experimented with various audio and video settings. I also realised that a lot of people were finding me via Youtube searches, and it was important to have a dedicated topic for each episode instead of the mixed bag of stuff I had in each blog. i.e. people didn't want to sit through 5 minutes of other stuff to get to the topic they found on the search. That was an important change I thought. I soon got complaints that I didn't have my own domain name, so I got eevblog.com and moved the Wordpress account over. At this point I had a name, a brand, a slogan (An off-the-cuff video blog about electronics..), and a silly photo people recognising the blog by. I came to realise how important sound was to a blog, so a I bought a cheap $50 2nd hand DV tape camcorder which had an external mic input and got a $30 shotgun mic. This got rid of the tape noise and improved the blog a lot, made it much more watchable. I was still shooting in 640x480 and experimenting with widescreen. I was using VideoStudio X2 edit software and was limited to the 10minute Youtube limit. Many of my blogs were in two parts because of this. Lots of heavy editing required to fit inside 10 minutes sometimes! I was not advertising the blog in any way but it seemed to just keep growing with people finding me by Google or Youtube searches. Somewhere along the line I added some Adsense text ads and they started to work like they had on my other web sites at the time. I also added a user BBS style forum and that has really taken off. Almost 1200 members, over 7000 posts and 600 topics. The EEVblog has really turned into a quite a decent user community. By Blog #42 I switched to a Sanyo Xacti HD-1010 camcorder and started to shoot in HD as Youtube now supported HD content. This blog was a turning point because it went semi-viral with 40,000 hits in a day or two via Boing Boing, and then Youtube emailed me an offer to become a Partner. That took a month or so, and then I had ads on my Youtube videos, and no more 10 minute limitation. Editing HD was much slower than SD, but I persisted (and discussed this on this group) and it is now working pretty well, I edit directly on the 1280x720 MP4 files from the Xacti camera. I have since switched to VideoStudio X3 edit software and render in 1280x720 MPEG2 which I then convert to 1280x720 MP4 with Handbrake which is uploaded to Youtube. Somewhere along the line I got the PodPress plugin for Wordpress and started producing at first a 320x240 podcast version but then switched to a 480x272 16:9 widescreen version. I came to realise how important it was to get listed in iTunes and have a podcast version and an RSS feed (via Google Feedburner). About a 1/3rd of my audience now watch via the podcast version. The rest of my audience are split about 50/50 between Youtube subscribers and my Wordpess blog. I also do an MP3 version for my drive time blogs that many like to listen to instead of watching the video. I experimented with a live show and Ustream, and once I get over a few technical hurdles, that might be a regular fixture too. I had at least 70 people tune in to my first live chat session, not sure how many actually viewed and didn't participate. I decided to keep my focus on Youtube and only host there so as not to dilute my views and stats. And also I found the Youtube Adsense ads were
Re: [videoblogging] Shooting In Public
David Jones: “My enthusiastic approach sometimes gets people off side, it looks like you are one of them, that's too bad, sorry about that.” No worries, and no offense taken whatsoever! That said, let’s get something straight. I took issue with WHAT you’ve stated, not with YOU as a person on whole. Truth be told I’ve never met an Aussie I didn’t like... Ahem, with the possible exception of that skinny bloke who played a pilot in The Road Warrior Beyond Thunderdome movies (...something about that guy, donno). But I digress... No hard feelings, Dave; I am not a member of the long-knives club. Still I don’t think it’s productive to engage prolonged marketing chatter, because for one I’m not here to extend myself as a “marketing” maven; and another, that topic seems too prone to on-going conflict. This is not to say I won’t pop-out now and again, with possible suggestions for your (or another’s) efforts. Anyway, onward and upward; we’re cool, dude! ;) Mark Villaseñor, http://www.TailTrex.tv Canine Adventures For Charity - sm http://www.SOAR508.org Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/videoblogging/ * Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional * To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/videoblogging/join (Yahoo! ID required) * To change settings via email: videoblogging-dig...@yahoogroups.com videoblogging-fullfeatu...@yahoogroups.com * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: videoblogging-unsubscr...@yahoogroups.com * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
[videoblogging] Online video editing sites
Hi folks, Haven't popped in here for a while. We're running a story on video editing for nonprofits. I wanted to make passing mention of some online alternatives, except most have bitten the dust in the past 3 years: Eyespot folded. Yahoo purchased Jumpcut and then closed it. Cuts is gone. Videoegg went into the advertising game. Onetruemedia is more about dumbed-down video montages. So what's left? 1. Jaycut.com 2. Motionbox.com 3. Moviemasher.com That sound right? Anything else that's easy to use and smartly done (and isn't simply an entertaining mashup tool)? thanks! jd lasica founder, socialbrite.org
Re: [videoblogging] Online video editing sites
Thanks for these, JD. I haven't used them - interested to check them out. There's also Kaltura: http://corp.kaltura.com/technology/editing_and_annotation Rupert http://twittervlog.tv On 8 Jun 2010, at 07:24, JD Lasica wrote: Hi folks, Haven't popped in here for a while. We're running a story on video editing for nonprofits. I wanted to make passing mention of some online alternatives, except most have bitten the dust in the past 3 years: Eyespot folded. Yahoo purchased Jumpcut and then closed it. Cuts is gone. Videoegg went into the advertising game. Onetruemedia is more about dumbed-down video montages. So what's left? 1. Jaycut.com 2. Motionbox.com 3. Moviemasher.com That sound right? Anything else that's easy to use and smartly done (and isn't simply an entertaining mashup tool)? thanks! jd lasica founder, socialbrite.org [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/videoblogging/ * Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional * To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/videoblogging/join (Yahoo! ID required) * To change settings via email: videoblogging-dig...@yahoogroups.com videoblogging-fullfeatu...@yahoogroups.com * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: videoblogging-unsubscr...@yahoogroups.com * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
[videoblogging] Best way to share clips/footage
I want to share all the clips that I shot yesterday so that people can reuse them in whatever way they want. I'm interested to know what you would use to do this: To organise them in a group in the cloud, and make them easily viewable and downloadable. As I mentioned in the iPhone post, I spent yesterday videoing scenes from The Wicker Man with a whole load of people, shot on my phone in a London park. My video's going to end up being very short. I'll do a making of vlog post as well. But as always, there are a lot of shots that won't get used. Seems a shame to waste them if they can be recycled. And obviously it'd be nice to see what other people could do with more time talent. Rupert http://twittervlog.tv cc: Artists In The Cloud Google group
Re: [videoblogging] Best way to share clips/footage
Could you put the clips in their own playlist on blip, then embed the playlist on your blog? On Tue, Jun 8, 2010 at 4:42 AM, Rupert Howe rup...@twittervlog.tv wrote: I want to share all the clips that I shot yesterday so that people can reuse them in whatever way they want. I'm interested to know what you would use to do this: To organise them in a group in the cloud, and make them easily viewable and downloadable. As I mentioned in the iPhone post, I spent yesterday videoing scenes from The Wicker Man with a whole load of people, shot on my phone in a London park. My video's going to end up being very short. I'll do a making of vlog post as well. But as always, there are a lot of shots that won't get used. Seems a shame to waste them if they can be recycled. And obviously it'd be nice to see what other people could do with more time talent. Rupert http://twittervlog.tv cc: Artists In The Cloud Google group -- Chad F. Boeninger libraryvoice.com - blog libraryvoice.com/videos - videoblog twitter.com/cfboeninger [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/videoblogging/ * Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional * To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/videoblogging/join (Yahoo! ID required) * To change settings via email: videoblogging-dig...@yahoogroups.com videoblogging-fullfeatu...@yahoogroups.com * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: videoblogging-unsubscr...@yahoogroups.com * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [videoblogging] Best way to share clips/footage
Sounds like it could be a flickr set? Depends on how big they are. Or a widget built on Blip or Vimeo API? You upload all clips into a set/playlist, then you plop the embeddable widget in your post that has all the thumbnails of the clips in a little javascript div, each thumb embiggens on hover, and is linked to the original individual source files for download. Call it Sourcebox or something. Project, anybody? AQ Sent via dynamic wireless technology device -Original Message- From: Rupert Howe rup...@twittervlog.tv Date: Tue, 8 Jun 2010 09:42:58 To: videoblogging@yahoogroups.com Subject: [videoblogging] Best way to share clips/footage I want to share all the clips that I shot yesterday so that people can reuse them in whatever way they want. I'm interested to know what you would use to do this: To organise them in a group in the cloud, and make them easily viewable and downloadable. As I mentioned in the iPhone post, I spent yesterday videoing scenes from The Wicker Man with a whole load of people, shot on my phone in a London park. My video's going to end up being very short. I'll do a making of vlog post as well. But as always, there are a lot of shots that won't get used. Seems a shame to waste them if they can be recycled. And obviously it'd be nice to see what other people could do with more time talent. Rupert http://twittervlog.tv cc: Artists In The Cloud Google group Yahoo! Groups Links
Re: [videoblogging] Best way to share clips/footage
Now that I think about it, I doubt either vimeo or blip would be interested in hosting a bunch of raw footage. Maybe a filesharing service or hosting service like S3 would be a better bet. Not sure. Or maybe dropbox could do this. Sent via dynamic wireless technology device -Original Message- From: Rupert Howe rup...@twittervlog.tv Date: Tue, 8 Jun 2010 09:42:58 To: videoblogging@yahoogroups.com Subject: [videoblogging] Best way to share clips/footage I want to share all the clips that I shot yesterday so that people can reuse them in whatever way they want. I'm interested to know what you would use to do this: To organise them in a group in the cloud, and make them easily viewable and downloadable. As I mentioned in the iPhone post, I spent yesterday videoing scenes from The Wicker Man with a whole load of people, shot on my phone in a London park. My video's going to end up being very short. I'll do a making of vlog post as well. But as always, there are a lot of shots that won't get used. Seems a shame to waste them if they can be recycled. And obviously it'd be nice to see what other people could do with more time talent. Rupert http://twittervlog.tv cc: Artists In The Cloud Google group Yahoo! Groups Links
Re: [videoblogging] Best way to share clips/footage
You could create a public folder in something like dropbox or google docs... David On Jun 8, 2010, at 3:42 AM, Rupert Howe rup...@twittervlog.tv wrote: I want to share all the clips that I shot yesterday so that people can reuse them in whatever way they want. I'm interested to know what you would use to do this: To organise them in a group in the cloud, and make them easily viewable and downloadable. As I mentioned in the iPhone post, I spent yesterday videoing scenes from The Wicker Man with a whole load of people, shot on my phone in a London park. My video's going to end up being very short. I'll do a making of vlog post as well. But as always, there are a lot of shots that won't get used. Seems a shame to waste them if they can be recycled. And obviously it'd be nice to see what other people could do with more time talent. Rupert http://twittervlog.tv cc: Artists In The Cloud Google group Yahoo! Groups Links
Re: [videoblogging] Online video editing sites
Haven't popped in here for a while. We're running a story on video editing for nonprofits. I wanted to make passing mention of some online alternatives, except most have bitten the dust in the past 3 years. Editing online has yet to catch fire. Either the interface is too clunky, the quality of the clips is poor...and there hasnt really been a good use case. As Rupert said, http://corp.kaltura.com/technology/editing_and_annotation is really the only big active one left that Ive seen. They're use case is getting people to edit/post video for Wikipedia entries. Editing video collaboratively like we currently edit text collaboratively. Jay
[videoblogging] Re: 720p HD and video editing on the iPhone 4
I didn't see this thread before I posed mine... Couldn't one use a blue tooth headset as a wireless lapel mic for interviews??? I notice the iPhone 4 also has two mics, i wonder if that will help audio capture for the video? --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Rupert Howe rup...@... wrote: Was just coming here to write the same post. I love mobile video. I've just spent the day shooting a remake of the ending of the Wicker Man on my Nokia N93 phone, with about 40 people. The lofi video quality will have its own charm, but I can't help feeling the irony of it being on the same day as this announcement. I'm so frustrated that it's taken Apple so long to introduce something that I've wanted since the iPhone first launched. Especially since Nokia have killed the editing in their N Series phones, and - as you say - the UI is so poor on Nokia. But this has tipped the balance for me. I'll be getting one as soon as I can afford it. Can't wait to play with it. Wish I had a bit more cash to splash on it right now. Rupert http://twittervlog.tv On 7 Jun 2010, at 21:16, elbowsofdeath wrote: OK so finally the iPhone reaches a stage where it can start to live up to our expectations for what a powerful mobile device should be able to offer for video. Obviously not the only device in the world that can do these things but if Apple have designed the editing app very well and the camera quality is good enough, it should be quite a lovely experience. I held off from getting a 3GS and stayed with my no-video 3G iphone, so Im really looking forward to upgrading - Ive long missed the video that the Nokia N95 offered me before I got the iphone, but not the UI workflow of Nokia etc phones, and now I should finally be able to have a much better device on all fronts. I look forward to some clever video editing capabilities on the iPad too at some point, but it may take some time for this to be done really well. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [videoblogging] Free and frozen...will the iPhone 4 video capabilities unfreeze?
For phone service, I prefer Page Plus Cellular unlimited talk and text for $44.95 per month no contracts and works on Verizon network. $29.95 for 1200 minutes and texts https://www.pagepluscellular.com/Online%20Store/Minutes.aspx I am using an unlocked Samsung i760 phone with it. It works great with wifi and has a nice camera, and qwerty keyboard. Windows Mobile, not Android... However, I had the same reaction as you in terms of the new iphone! However, I don't want to be under any contract. So what about the new ipad with the $30 a month no contract fee for 3gs service? Could that be an alternative? It's bigger and doesn't have all the bells and whistles of the new i phone though. Other ideas? I would love to get an unlocked new iphone and pay for just data, but don't know if that is possible... --- On Mon, 6/7/10, Caleb Clark cale...@well.com wrote: From: Caleb Clark cale...@well.com Subject: [videoblogging] Free and frozen...will the iPhone 4 video capabilities unfreeze? To: videoblogging videoblogging@yahoogroups.com Date: Monday, June 7, 2010, 8:49 PM I am off my contract at ATT. Finally, I breath the airwaves of a free man. Freedom's great responsibilities descend over me as I behold the daily onslaught of new smart phones. I know not what to do. Frozen, I keep my Nokia flip phone, held together with black duct tape. It soldiers on, and come what may, will someday be heralded as a very smart phone in its own right. But I just watched the glitzy iPhone 4 ad, http://www.apple.com/iphone/design/#design-video and read through that design page. It's typical Apple. I'm now lusting irrationally...but amid the hype, I think this iPhone may be a guerrilla docu/human rights advocate/vlogger's dream!? and of course only for the next few minutes. - 720p 30fps - Bigger battery - Camera's flash will double as a fill light for video. So you could conceivably get an interview in pitch black if you're right up close to someone.I've lit someone's face with a cell phone screen... - Front and back cameras for pic in pic reporting and switching between the two in the fly for reactions and subject...maybe? - On board basic editing in iMovie - Geolocation tagging - Anything else? Will the iPhone 4 unfreeze me? Thoughts? Or are their any Android phones on the horizon like it, but with a mic input and removable batteries!!!??? Oy... -- ~ Caleb Clark - Program Director, Marlboro College Graduate School: http://gradcenter.marlboro.edu/academics/mat/faculty - Portfolio: http://www.plocktau.com The problem with communication is the assumption it has been accomplished. - G. B. Shaw. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
[videoblogging] Shooting In Public
All: Thought I might bring this up for discussion (the issue having recently made national news), as some may not be fully aware of their rights while shooting video in or on public lands and places. The ramifications of this story are chilling, but not insurmountable if one knows their rights. On March 5th of this year Anthony Graber drove his motorcycle recklessly, until being pulled over by a Maryland State plainclothes policeman. Graber wore a GoPro HD helmet-cam, recording his antics prior and after the police stop. He was on a public highway, in clear daylight and the camcorder was in plain sight (GoPros are rather bulky and VERY obvious, if you've never seen one). After the incident Graber posted his vid on YouTube, including scenes of his stop by the policemen. This apparently rubbed law enforcement the wrong way, who on April 7th showed up at Graber's door with a search and arrest warrant for wiretapping under Maryland State law (resulting from Anthony's video post on YT). Maryland wiretap law mandates two-party consent for electronic recording. Police seized all Graber's computers, cameras and electronics as purportedly containing or constituting evidence. ...Problem is Graber broke no wiretap laws! If you'd like to discuss WHY Graber broke no wiretap laws, post accordingly. Otherwise, lacking that interest, one gets what they get should the wrongfully cite of wiretapping ever come up, after shooting footage in public. ;) Mark Villaseñor, http://www.TailTrex.tv Canine Adventures For Charity - sm http://www.SOAR508.org
Re: [videoblogging] Shooting In Public
Thanks for the heads up on Maryland. I have a Contour HD helmet cam that I ride my bike with and do sail my boat in Maryland. Will be extra careful. Jimmy CraicHead TV Video Podcast about Sailing, Travel, Craic and Cocktails www.jchtv.com --- On Tue, 6/8/10, Mark Villaseñor videoblogyahoogr...@tailtrex.tv wrote: From: Mark Villaseñor videoblogyahoogr...@tailtrex.tv Subject: [videoblogging] Shooting In Public To: videoblogging@yahoogroups.com Date: Tuesday, June 8, 2010, 11:20 AM All: Thought I might bring this up for discussion (the issue having recently made national news), as some may not be fully aware of their rights while shooting video in or on public lands and places. The ramifications of this story are chilling, but not insurmountable if one knows their rights. On March 5th of this year Anthony Graber drove his motorcycle recklessly, until being pulled over by a Maryland State plainclothes policeman. Graber wore a GoPro HD helmet-cam, recording his antics prior and after the police stop. He was on a public highway, in clear daylight and the camcorder was in plain sight (GoPros are rather bulky and VERY obvious, if you've never seen one). After the incident Graber posted his vid on YouTube, including scenes of his stop by the policemen. This apparently rubbed law enforcement the wrong way, who on April 7th showed up at Graber's door with a search and arrest warrant for wiretapping under Maryland State law (resulting from Anthony's video post on YT). Maryland wiretap law mandates two-party consent for electronic recording. Police seized all Graber's computers, cameras and electronics as purportedly containing or constituting evidence. ...Problem is Graber broke no wiretap laws! If you'd like to discuss WHY Graber broke no wiretap laws, post accordingly. Otherwise, lacking that interest, one gets what they get should the wrongfully cite of wiretapping ever come up, after shooting footage in public. ;) Mark Villaseñor, http://www.TailTrex.tv Canine Adventures For Charity - sm http://www.SOAR508.org
Re: [videoblogging] Shooting In Public
John Coffey: “I have a Contour HD helmet cam that I ride my bike with and do sail my boat in Maryland. Will be extra careful.” Hey John: (LOVE the Contour, BTW. We’ll be replacing our VIO-POV’s with several Contours in the near future.) Actually, there is little to be “extra careful” about -- but do what you feel is best. Given federal precedent, fact pattern and mirroring law; I believe the (Maryland) state court judge who issued the subject warrant, and law enforcement, will be tending back-sides with that paper at some point. ...Squeezable-soft aspects, notwithstanding. Mark Villaseñor, http://www.TailTrex.tv Canine Adventures For Charity - sm http://www.SOAR508.org
Re: [videoblogging] Online video editing sites
Avid is also working a cloud based tool. They talked it up @ NAB and recently did a demo at a LA Editors lounge. see link: http://provideocoalition.com/index.php/nabrealtime/story/avids_web_based_editing_demo/ C Hastings WGBH Lab http://lab.wgbh.org From: Jay dedman jay.ded...@gmail.com To: videoblogging@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tue, June 8, 2010 9:04:22 AM Subject: Re: [videoblogging] Online video editing sites Haven't popped in here for a while. We're running a story on video editing for nonprofits. I wanted to make passing mention of some online alternatives, except most have bitten the dust in the past 3 years. Editing online has yet to catch fire. Either the interface is too clunky, the quality of the clips is poor...and there hasnt really been a good use case. As Rupert said, http://corp.kaltura.com/technology/editing_and_annotation is really the only big active one left that Ive seen. They're use case is getting people to edit/post video for Wikipedia entries. Editing video collaboratively like we currently edit text collaboratively. Jay [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [videoblogging] Shooting In Public
- Original Message - From: Mark Villaseñor (snip) On March 5th of this year Anthony Graber drove his motorcycle recklessly, until being pulled over by a Maryland State plainclothes policeman. Graber wore a GoPro HD helmet-cam, recording his antics prior and after the police stop. He was on a public highway, in clear daylight and the camcorder was in plain sight (GoPros are rather bulky and VERY obvious, if you've never seen one). After the incident Graber posted his vid on YouTube, including scenes of his stop by the policemen. (snip) So the paragraph above is misleading. ... recording his antics prior and after the police stop. By after the police stop I took it to mean after the stop was finished and done and he was on his way again. I could also mean after the police stopped him, which is what happend as we read the next paragraph. Despite being in plain sight, and very obvious, how obvious was it that it was in 'record mode? Unless he stated verbaly that his conversation with the officer was being recorded (giving the officer the chance to order him to stop recording) they may certainly have a valid case (depending on state law). You *can* photograph and video record from the public ways. You (in many states) cannot record the audio of conversations without permission despite the location. Richard Amirault Boston, MA, USA http://n1jdu.org http://bostonfandom.org http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7hf9u2ZdlQ
Re: [videoblogging] Shooting In Public
Richard Amirault: Despite being in plain sight, and very obvious, how `obvious' was it that it was in `record' mode? Unless he stated verbaly that his conversation with the officer was being recorded (giving the officer the chance to order him to stop recording) they may certainly have a valid case (depending on state law). Howdy Richard: Irrespective your critique of my prose (so sorry I confused you, my bad), I respectfully disagree. Please bear with me while I explain..? 18 USC §2510 and related parts define what wiretapping is and is not, and Graber's actions do not appear to meet that criteria. Subsequent federal law also defines the common term, Single Party Consent in relation to subject matter; and, in Mapp vs. Ohio (1961) the U.S. Supreme Court ruled, in part, that states have no right to abuse the Fourth Amendment (even when a Search Warrant is otherwise lawfully granted) when other Constitutional elements are in play (and they are here; Graber is a YouTube video blogger, which is also protected conduct as PRESS under the First Amendment). Graber had no obligation (whatsoever) to disclose whether or not he was recording, both parties were in a public place not providing any expectation of privacy as supported by relative case law. Moreover of the thirty-eight (38) states and D.C. that have wiretap laws on the books, few have sought to test issues beyond Constitutional limits (because most fail miserably in the doing). In Sussman vs. American Broadcasting Company, for example, the Ninth Circuit held that ABC's Primetime undercover taping of employees at the Psychic Hotline (remember those guys?) was lawful because no further impropriety, such as blackmail was in play by the press. (Again, of which Mr. Graber is a member.) Graber began recording his adventure for his YT purposes, as he had trick riding (speeding, wheelies, etc.) on several prior occasions without incident. He simply did not stop recording. The latter can hardly be construed as improper, as Graber had every right to speech using visual media. Holding under the Mapp case, any evidence of the alleged crime is inadmissible because it was obtained by use of an abusive warrant. Therefore, any contention that law enforcement has a valid case is error. It CANNOT without evidence of purported crime, among several compelling factors. Although I could go on, hopefully you get the gist of my beliefs. Regards, Mark Villaseñor, http://www.TailTrex.tv Canine Adventures For Charity - sm http://www.SOAR508.org
[videoblogging] Re: Online video editing sites
Thanks for the insights and feedback, everyone! jd lasica --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, C Hastings chris3...@... wrote: Avid is also working a cloud based tool. They talked it up @ NAB and recently did a demo at a LA Editors lounge. see link: http://provideocoalition.com/index.php/nabrealtime/story/avids_web_based_editing_demo/ C Hastings WGBH Lab http://lab.wgbh.org From: Jay dedman jay.ded...@... To: videoblogging@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tue, June 8, 2010 9:04:22 AM Subject: Re: [videoblogging] Online video editing sites Haven't popped in here for a while. We're running a story on video editing for nonprofits. I wanted to make passing mention of some online alternatives, except most have bitten the dust in the past 3 years. Editing online has yet to catch fire. Either the interface is too clunky, the quality of the clips is poor...and there hasnt really been a good use case. As Rupert said, http://corp.kaltura.com/technology/editing_and_annotation is really the only big active one left that Ive seen. They're use case is getting people to edit/post video for Wikipedia entries. Editing video collaboratively like we currently edit text collaboratively. Jay [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [videoblogging] Shooting In Public
On Wed, Jun 9, 2010 at 1:20 AM, Mark Villaseñor videoblogyahoogr...@tailtrex.tv wrote: All: Thought I might bring this up for discussion (the issue having recently made national news), as some may not be fully aware of their rights while shooting video in or on public lands and places. The ramifications of this story are chilling, but not insurmountable if one knows their rights. Even if you know your rights, they can still take you for a ride on the legal merry-go-round. Those who have the power will always abuse it. On March 5th of this year Anthony Graber drove his motorcycle recklessly, until being pulled over by a Maryland State plainclothes policeman. Graber wore a GoPro HD helmet-cam, recording his antics prior and after the police stop. He was on a public highway, in clear daylight and the camcorder was in plain sight (GoPros are rather bulky and VERY obvious, if you've never seen one). After the incident Graber posted his vid on YouTube, including scenes of his stop by the policemen. This apparently rubbed law enforcement the wrong way, who on April 7th showed up at Graber's door with a search and arrest warrant for wiretapping under Maryland State law (resulting from Anthony's video post on YT). Maryland wiretap law mandates two-party consent for electronic recording. Police seized all Graber's computers, cameras and electronics as purportedly containing or constituting evidence. ...Problem is Graber broke no wiretap laws! Apparently some judge judge didn't think the same way, but he may have been duped. I do believe that's called a technicality. The cop(s) got pissed off so they pressed it, spun it a certain way to the judge for the warrant and found a (tenuous) technicality in the law. See the video here: http://www.darkgovernment.com/news/photographer-charged-for-recording-traffic-stop This article quote pretty much sums it up: It seems certain that even if Mr. Graber is convicted he will win on appeal and have the verdict thrown out because of the state’s overbroad reading of the wiretapping statute. The deterrent to recording police is still established. Mr. Graber faces long hours and thousands of dollars in attorney’s fees. Even if he sues the police for violating his civil rights and wins monetary damages, he has been put through the wringer enough to make citizens pause before pushing the record button. In short, you may beat the rap, but you won’t beat the ride — the ride to the station house and into court. If you'd like to discuss WHY Graber broke no wiretap laws, post accordingly. Otherwise, lacking that interest, one gets what they get should the wrongfully cite of wiretapping ever come up, after shooting footage in public. ;) If I was an American I'd be more concerned with those freedoms Bush stole from you under the disguise of protecting you from terrorism, that's a whopper... BTW, Mark, you still haven't told us your story about how you make a living online... Dave. Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/videoblogging/ * Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional * To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/videoblogging/join (Yahoo! ID required) * To change settings via email: videoblogging-dig...@yahoogroups.com videoblogging-fullfeatu...@yahoogroups.com * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: videoblogging-unsubscr...@yahoogroups.com * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [videoblogging] Shooting In Public
- Original Message - From: Mark Villaseñor Howdy Richard: Irrespective your critique of my prose (so sorry I confused you, my bad), I respectfully disagree. Please bear with me while I explain..? 18 USC §2510 and related parts define what wiretapping is and is not, and Graber's actions do not appear to meet that criteria. Subsequent federal law also defines the common term, Single Party Consent in relation to subject matter; and, in Mapp vs. Ohio (1961) the U.S. Supreme Court ruled, in part, that states have no right to abuse the Fourth Amendment (even when a Search Warrant is otherwise lawfully granted) when other Constitutional elements are in play (and they are here; Graber is a YouTube video blogger, which is also protected conduct as PRESS under the First Amendment). Graber had no obligation (whatsoever) to disclose whether or not he was recording, both parties were in a public place not providing any expectation of privacy as supported by relative case law. Moreover of the thirty-eight (38) states and D.C. that have wiretap laws on the books, few have sought to test issues beyond Constitutional limits (because most fail miserably in the doing). Well, I'm no lawyer .. but I do know that the law is (can be) different in various places unless superceded by federal law. The following is a partial quote from a website I found: === In Jean v. Massachusetts State Police, police officers conducted a warrantless search of Paul Pechonis's home. (1) Unbelmownst to them, the search was audiotaped and videotaped by a nanny-cam. Pechonis later gave the recording to Mary Jean, who posted it on her Web site with commentary criticizing the local District Attorney. The officers claimed that Jean had violated state law by willfully disclosing the contents of a recording made without their prior consent. (2) They ordered Jean to remove the recording. (3) The district court granted Jean's request for preliminary injunctive relief and the First Circuit affirmed, concluding that the First Amendment likely protected Jean's disclosure of the recording. (4) However, the First Circuit implied that Pechonis had violated the Massachusetts recording law. (5) Massachusetts and at least twelve other states criminalize recording a communication without the knowledge or consent of all parties to the communication. (6) While some of these states' laws could be construed to exempt some recording of police, (7) others offer no textual basis for such an exemption. (8) Citizens in several states have been arrested, (9) and in some cases convicted, (10) for taping police conduct. This Comment argues that citizen tape recording provides a necessary check against police abuses of power and furthers privacy values underlying the Constitution and other laws. But police officers' interests in privacy and safety must be balanced as well. Therefore, states should permit citizens to record police officers in the line of duty without those officers' consent, as long as their recordings are made in a physically unintrusive manner and do not capture police communications that police could reasonably expect not to be recorded. I. THE STATUS OF STATE RECORDING LAWS Massachusetts and a number of other states prevent citizens from recording police officers' conversations, even within citizens' own homes. Massachusetts itself broadly prohibits the willful secret[] record[ing] of any wire or oral communication by any citizen without the consent of all parties to the communication. (11) Accordingly, Massachusetts's highest court has refused to exempt citizens who record police officers, even when the recording captures alleged police misconduct. (12) As the First Circuit recognized, the First Amendment protects individuals like Jean who distribute recordings of illegal police conduct. But it probably does not protect individuals like Pechonis who produce the recordings. In Bartnicki v. Vopper, the Supreme Court suggested that disclosure is protected when it constitutes the publication of truthful information of public concern. (13) The Court explicitly declined, however, to protect obtaining the relevant information unlawfully. (14) Furthermore, [t]he First Amendment [does not become] a license ... to intrude by electronic means ... simply because the person subjected to the intrusion is reasonably suspected of committing a crime. (15) Thus, the Amendment does not excuse citizens from state liability for recording police, even where citizens allege police misconduct. === I remember a case (which I could not find on-line just now) where a man recorded, with a visible audio cassette recorder, the police stopping him for something or other. As far as I remember he was later convicted of some sort of wiretap violation because he did not get the officers consent. This was in my state of Massachusetts. I don't necessarily agree
Re: [videoblogging] Shooting In Public
On Wed, Jun 9, 2010 at 11:03 AM, Richard Amirault ramira...@verizon.net wrote: I remember a case (which I could not find on-line just now) where a man recorded, with a visible audio cassette recorder, the police stopping him for something or other. As far as I remember he was later convicted of some sort of wiretap violation because he did not get the officers consent. This was in my state of Massachusetts. Based on the endless episodes of world's wildest police chases we are subjected to it appears that everything the cops do is recorded by their own cameras. I wonder if they are breaking the law too? If it's ok for them to film you, why isn't it ok for you to film them too? Reminds me of the Border Security programs we have here in Australia. They shoot these people in the customs area at the airports and make everyone look like a criminal on national TV. But if you shoot something (or even use your phone) in the customs area of the airport you will be arrested and fined. Crazy. I don't necessarily agree with this law, but I would not have the funds to fight it should it be me who was accused. Do you have the ability/right to defend yourself without a money sucking lawyer? Dave.
Re: [videoblogging] Shooting In Public
I think the crazier bit are all those people who at some point sign releases for this material. Or if in the airport shows there is some chance that they don't have to if they get deported/have committed criminal offence and this somehow suspends their rights (anyone know?) then am intrigued. If they go to court then their stories can not be broadcast before the court case is completed, if they get turned around, then would have thought there would still be something potentially illegal without a release? an appropriate closing Adrian Miles School of Media and Communication Program Director B.Comm Honours vogmae.net.au On 9 June 2010 12:30, David Jones david.jo...@altium.com wrote: Reminds me of the Border Security programs we have here in Australia. They shoot these people in the customs area at the airports and make everyone look like a criminal on national TV. But if you shoot something (or even use your phone) in the customs area of the airport you will be arrested and fined. Crazy. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
[videoblogging] Re: Shooting In Public
This is not unexpected when you consider the number of times citizen have recorded police officers using excessive force. Those same videos that will wind up on YouTube to dispute the official findings. It depends on the local laws and where you are doing at the moment. If this is correct for Maryland residents: a person may not willfully intercept what it calls oral communications. It defines oral communications as any conversation or words spoken to or by any person in private conversation. Then to record the conversation would be illegal but recording the visual images would not be illegal. So if I was across the street and I see a police action but I can't record the sound I'm ok? It makes no sense. Equally makes no sense that there is not a clear or specific policy that can be communicated to the public. You certainly do not want police officers interpreting their own understanding of the law. There is a Gizmodo post about this: http://gizmodo.com/5553765/are-cameras-the-new-guns Gena --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Mark Villaseñor videoblogyahoogr...@... wrote: All: Thought I might bring this up for discussion (the issue having recently made national news), as some may not be fully aware of their rights while shooting video in or on public lands and places. The ramifications of this story are chilling, but not insurmountable if one knows their rights. On March 5th of this year Anthony Graber drove his motorcycle recklessly, until being pulled over by a Maryland State plainclothes policeman. Graber wore a GoPro HD helmet-cam, recording his antics prior and after the police stop. He was on a public highway, in clear daylight and the camcorder was in plain sight (GoPros are rather bulky and VERY obvious, if you've never seen one). After the incident Graber posted his vid on YouTube, including scenes of his stop by the policemen. This apparently rubbed law enforcement the wrong way, who on April 7th showed up at Graber's door with a search and arrest warrant for wiretapping under Maryland State law (resulting from Anthony's video post on YT). Maryland wiretap law mandates two-party consent for electronic recording. Police seized all Graber's computers, cameras and electronics as purportedly containing or constituting evidence. ...Problem is Graber broke no wiretap laws! If you'd like to discuss WHY Graber broke no wiretap laws, post accordingly. Otherwise, lacking that interest, one gets what they get should the wrongfully cite of wiretapping ever come up, after shooting footage in public. ;) Mark Villaseñor, http://www.TailTrex.tv Canine Adventures For Charity - sm http://www.SOAR508.org
Re: [videoblogging] Re: Shooting In Public
not sure why a conversation between an officer of the state and a citizen would be deemed private. But hey, I'm on the other side of the planet an appropriate closing Adrian Miles School of Media and Communication Program Director B.Comm Honours vogmae.net.au On 9 June 2010 13:50, compumavengal compumaven...@earthlink.net wrote: a person may not willfully intercept what it calls oral communications. It defines oral communications as any conversation or words spoken to or by any person in private conversation. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
[videoblogging] Re: Thoughts on Google and Video
--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, pageflex2001 innom...@... wrote: As time goes by, more and more I realize that coming up with the idea first isn't as important as executing it when the time is right. They say being one step ahead of the curve you are a genius, being two steps ahead you are a martyr
[videoblogging] Re: WebM Project
Great discussion. I've been asked to present at the Orange County Multimedia Web Video SIG next week on this subject and this post has been an invaluable resource. Thanks to everyone for sharing links and opinions. Its interesting and exciting to see progress made with these tools, but I still dont quite get the whole open source movement. Why is it such a big deal, especially in regards to web video? Or any content for that matter? In my opinion H264 is so great (and it is) because some very smart people were paid to develop the algorithms. If VP8 is only kinda sorta as good as the very worst part of H264, where is the incentive for it to be improved? Or any open source software for that matter? I'm happy to pay a fee for commercial software, or a license therein as part of any fee. My experiments with open source software I have tried lead me to the conclusion its mostly crap. I use photoshop, for example, and not GIMP because GIMP is crap. It is. I'll happily pay a huge corporation for the right to use their software because it works. Well. Maybe I'm barking up the wrong open source tree here, so forgive me and correct me. Regarding Flash, and rich user interface. Why is it cool if HTML5 or WebM can create a rich UI with full screen video, or the browser as a canvas for video to play on? Flash has done that for years. My complaints about Flash on the web are not political, but practical. Flash causes more browser crashes than anything else. I'd be happy to use Flash for web video, if it worked. So i guess, if an open source solution arises that can solve that issue I'm for it. But H264 has already got that solved so HTML5 has Flash beat, and the game is won. I looked over these pages and its a great primer http://www.apple.com/html5/ but I'm not sure where the open source codecs fit in to the equation, why it would be better. Lets face it, without Flash, there would be no web video as we know it today. There would be no Vimeo, or Blip. There would be no videoblogging community as large and healthy as it is. Frequently I hear many of the top posters on this group bagging on Flash. Sounds like biting the hand that feeds is all. I just wonder why... All that grumbling said, WebM looks like a good move in the right direction. And further proof web video is now, it is the future, it is here to stay, it is best platform for distributing content, everything we've all been saying for years. I'm sure Google will put all their might behind it and it will improve in the months and years to come. As the X264 blogger wrote, it is all part of the larger Google web video advertising platform. Which makes me wonder which huge corporation is really the enemy of truth and choice, but thats a whole other discussion :) Erm, Navigaya...I only have so much negativity I can share in one day so i'll avoid comment on this for now :P Cheers, i look forward the continuation of this discussion and rebuttals and opinions -adam --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Michael Verdi mich...@... wrote: Oh and I forgot to post the link to the WebM discussion group: https://groups.google.com/a/webmproject.org/group/webm-discuss/topics On Fri, May 21, 2010 at 1:22 PM, Michael Verdi mich...@... wrote: On Thu, May 20, 2010 at 1:15 PM, elbowsofdeath st...@... wrote: Meanwhile apparently someone that knows a bit about the tech of video codecs had an initial look at VP8 and was quite concerned about some similarities in certain functions to h.264. This leaves the door open for patent woes for WebM, although it is far too early to tell if that will become an issue at some point. At the very least we should not get too complacent about WebM, its future is not completely assured, but hopefully it will all work out ok. What I've heard from codec people is that that stuff is exactly what NOT to be worried about. The codec patents are really specific and the stuff in VP8 that's like H.264 is exactly where they did something different to avoid infringing their patent. Remember that most of the anti-WebM stuff so far is from people heavily invested (either in $ or time) in H.264. My suspicion is that Google didn't spend $120 million willy nilly. And remember, their plan is that they're going to use it for YouTube so they can save money. Oh and companies are working on hardware support. FWIW, if you didn't know, I now work for Mozilla and have been a supporter of open codecs for while now so of course I'm biased. I'd just caution you to take it all with a grain of salt. WebM was just announced 2 days ago. Give it time. The best way to know the future is to invent it. So if you'd like to WebM succeed, vote with attention. Start playing with stuff and talk to the people making it. You can grab a WebM capable beta of Firefox here: http://nightly.mozilla.org/webm/ Miro just put out there super easy video converter with webm support
Re: [videoblogging] Re: WebM Project
On Mon, Jun 7, 2010 at 5:31 PM, adammerc...@att.net adammerc...@att.net wrote: Lets face it, without Flash, there would be no web video as we know it today. There would be no Vimeo, or Blip. and no Youtube! Only 2 billion or so videos served a day. Dave.
Re: [videoblogging] Re: WebM Project
Have you read about the BBC Domesday Project (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BBC_Domesday_Project)?, no? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_Dark_Age or http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_obsolescence the open source community are only one who can keep project going for decades eg: unix started in 1969 and is still going today Corporations fold or merge ever 5 years tom_a_sparks --- On Mon, 7/6/10, adammerc...@att.net adammerc...@att.net wrote: From: adammerc...@att.net adammerc...@att.net Subject: [videoblogging] Re: WebM Project To: videoblogging@yahoogroups.com Received: Monday, 7 June, 2010, 5:31 PM Great discussion. I've been asked to present at the Orange County Multimedia Web Video SIG next week on this subject and this post has been an invaluable resource. Thanks to everyone for sharing links and opinions. Its interesting and exciting to see progress made with these tools, but I still dont quite get the whole open source movement. Why is it such a big deal, especially in regards to web video? Or any content for that matter? In my opinion H264 is so great (and it is) because some very smart people were paid to develop the algorithms. If VP8 is only kinda sorta as good as the very worst part of H264, where is the incentive for it to be improved? Or any open source software for that matter? I'm happy to pay a fee for commercial software, or a license therein as part of any fee. My experiments with open source software I have tried lead me to the conclusion its mostly crap. I use photoshop, for example, and not GIMP because GIMP is crap. It is. I'll happily pay a huge corporation for the right to use their software because it works. Well. Maybe I'm barking up the wrong open source tree here, so forgive me and correct me. Regarding Flash, and rich user interface. Why is it cool if HTML5 or WebM can create a rich UI with full screen video, or the browser as a canvas for video to play on? Flash has done that for years. My complaints about Flash on the web are not political, but practical. Flash causes more browser crashes than anything else. I'd be happy to use Flash for web video, if it worked. So i guess, if an open source solution arises that can solve that issue I'm for it. But H264 has already got that solved so HTML5 has Flash beat, and the game is won. I looked over these pages and its a great primer http://www.apple.com/html5/ but I'm not sure where the open source codecs fit in to the equation, why it would be better. Lets face it, without Flash, there would be no web video as we know it today. There would be no Vimeo, or Blip. There would be no videoblogging community as large and healthy as it is. Frequently I hear many of the top posters on this group bagging on Flash. Sounds like biting the hand that feeds is all. I just wonder why... All that grumbling said, WebM looks like a good move in the right direction. And further proof web video is now, it is the future, it is here to stay, it is best platform for distributing content, everything we've all been saying for years. I'm sure Google will put all their might behind it and it will improve in the months and years to come. As the X264 blogger wrote, it is all part of the larger Google web video advertising platform. Which makes me wonder which huge corporation is really the enemy of truth and choice, but thats a whole other discussion :) Erm, Navigaya...I only have so much negativity I can share in one day so i'll avoid comment on this for now :P Cheers, i look forward the continuation of this discussion and rebuttals and opinions -adam --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Michael Verdi mich...@... wrote: Oh and I forgot to post the link to the WebM discussion group: https://groups.google.com/a/webmproject.org/group/webm-discuss/topics On Fri, May 21, 2010 at 1:22 PM, Michael Verdi mich...@... wrote: On Thu, May 20, 2010 at 1:15 PM, elbowsofdeath st...@... wrote: Meanwhile apparently someone that knows a bit about the tech of video codecs had an initial look at VP8 and was quite concerned about some similarities in certain functions to h.264. This leaves the door open for patent woes for WebM, although it is far too early to tell if that will become an issue at some point. At the very least we should not get too complacent about WebM, its future is not completely assured, but hopefully it will all work out ok. What I've heard from codec people is that that stuff is exactly what NOT to be worried about. The codec patents are really specific and the stuff in VP8 that's like H.264 is exactly where they did something different to avoid infringing their patent. Remember that most of the anti-WebM stuff so far is from people heavily invested (either in $ or time) in H.264. My suspicion is that Google didn't spend $120 million willy nilly. And remember, their plan
