Re: [Videolib] FW: UltraViolet -- opinions?
Sorry, Rick, that did sound harsh, I suppose. I guess I just think that it tends to work better for teachers/professors when specific needs are met with specific titles, rather than when an institution or consortium buys a huge catalog of ready-made stuff that they're then told they should pick from. I'm sorry if that sounds snobbish. It does sound snobbish, but I'm retired so I guess I'm beyond it. My career as a Media Director in K-12 was focused on purchasing video materials for the circulating library that closely matched the curricula of our local schools. Many, if not most, of the vendors I dealt with went to great lengths to acquire and/or produce materials that were a match to the curricula of our schools, and we painstakingly previewed and reviewed the materials for that curricular match. Is that different than what you snobs do? Rick VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and distributors.
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Re: [Videolib] FW: UltraViolet -- opinions?
-Original Message- From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu [mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of Rick Faaberg Sent: Thursday, July 22, 2010 2:18 AM To: Videolib List Subject: Re: [Videolib] FW: UltraViolet -- opinions? Sorry, Rick, that did sound harsh, I suppose. I guess I just think that it tends to work better for teachers/professors when specific needs are met with specific titles, rather than when an institution or consortium buys a huge catalog of ready-made stuff that they're then told they should pick from. I'm sorry if that sounds snobbish. Rick replied: It does sound snobbish, but I'm retired so I guess I'm beyond it. My career as a Media Director in K-12 was focused on purchasing video materials for the circulating library that closely matched the curricula of our local schools. Many, if not most, of the vendors I dealt with went to great lengths to acquire and/or produce materials that were a match to the curricula of our schools, and we painstakingly previewed and reviewed the materials for that curricular match. Is that different than what you snobs do? Uh, wow. I guess I deserve that?? Actually, no, I don't think I do. No, it's NOT that different, Rick. I think you misunderstood what I was saying. What I like about what I do is that I get to do precisely what you described: make individual decisions with our curriculum faculty interests in mind, which many times involves previewing materials. What I had been referring to previously really wasn't about the selection process at all, but instead was a comment about those kinds of BUNDLED PRODUCTS that are offered by vendors which aren't the hottest quality. It's faster easier for an institution or consortium to go with one huge catalog provided by one source, but my opinion is that that doesn't always provide the best content for the user. I would wager that you agree, given that you described painstakingly selecting materials. FWIW, I taught in a public high school (and loved it) and twice have been elected to our local school board, so I don't think I have an arrogance about higher ed vs. K-12. I just think it's a shame when teachers/instructors/profs (and by extension, students) don't get a whole lot of choice because they're restricted to one vendor's bundle. Sorry--truly--if I offended. Susan VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and distributors.
Re: [Videolib] Now this seems like a really good idea...came in Choice this week
Isn't Snag still inserting commercials every 5 minutes? Gary I haven't used SnagFilms extensively, but it is linked to our Streaming Media page: http://dept.harpercollege.edu/library/streaming.html Thanks, Hannah On Wed, Jul 21, 2010 at 7:42 PM, Dennis Doros milefi...@gmail.com wrote: Snagfilms is the owner of the esteemed IndieWire -- the most important news service on indie films (and its free to subscribe). I don't know their releases or services, but I suspect they're pretty good. Dennis On Wed, Jul 21, 2010 at 3:23 PM, Foster, Jennifer fost...@uhv.eduwrote: I had not heard of SnagFilms – am I the only one? Have others heard of it? Used it? What are thoughts? http://www.snagfilms.com/films/about Jennifer Foster Media Librarian The Victoria College/University of Houston-Victoria Library 361.570.4195 fost...@uhv.edu http://vcuhvlibrary.uhv.edu VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and distributors. -- Best, Dennis Doros Milestone Film Video/Milliarium Zero PO Box 128 Harrington Park, NJ 07640 Phone: 201-767-3117 Fax: 201-767-3035 email: milefi...@gmail.com www.milestonefilms.com www.arayafilm.com www.exilesfilm.com www.wordisoutmovie.com www.killerofsheep.com AMIA Philadelphia 2010: www.amianet.org Join Milestone Film on Facebook! VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and distributors. VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and distributors. Gary Handman Director Media Resources Center Moffitt Library UC Berkeley 510-643-8566 ghand...@library.berkeley.edu http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/MRC I have always preferred the reflection of life to life itself. --Francois Truffaut VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and distributors.
Re: [Videolib] Now this seems like a really good idea...came in Choice this week
I just looked at a couple films and in these, yes, there were commercials. Best, Dennis On Thu, Jul 22, 2010 at 11:15 AM, ghand...@library.berkeley.edu wrote: Isn't Snag still inserting commercials every 5 minutes? Gary I haven't used SnagFilms extensively, but it is linked to our Streaming Media page: http://dept.harpercollege.edu/library/streaming.html Thanks, Hannah On Wed, Jul 21, 2010 at 7:42 PM, Dennis Doros milefi...@gmail.com wrote: Snagfilms is the owner of the esteemed IndieWire -- the most important news service on indie films (and its free to subscribe). I don't know their releases or services, but I suspect they're pretty good. Dennis On Wed, Jul 21, 2010 at 3:23 PM, Foster, Jennifer fost...@uhv.eduwrote: I had not heard of SnagFilms – am I the only one? Have others heard of it? Used it? What are thoughts? http://www.snagfilms.com/films/about Jennifer Foster Media Librarian The Victoria College/University of Houston-Victoria Library 361.570.4195 fost...@uhv.edu http://vcuhvlibrary.uhv.edu VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and distributors. -- Best, Dennis Doros Milestone Film Video/Milliarium Zero PO Box 128 Harrington Park, NJ 07640 Phone: 201-767-3117 Fax: 201-767-3035 email: milefi...@gmail.com www.milestonefilms.com www.arayafilm.com www.exilesfilm.com www.wordisoutmovie.com www.killerofsheep.com AMIA Philadelphia 2010: www.amianet.org Join Milestone Film on Facebook! VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and distributors. VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and distributors. Gary Handman Director Media Resources Center Moffitt Library UC Berkeley 510-643-8566 ghand...@library.berkeley.edu http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/MRC I have always preferred the reflection of life to life itself. --Francois Truffaut VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and distributors. -- Best, Dennis Doros Milestone Film Video/Milliarium Zero PO Box 128 Harrington Park, NJ 07640 Phone: 201-767-3117 Fax: 201-767-3035 email: milefi...@gmail.com www.milestonefilms.com www.arayafilm.com www.exilesfilm.com www.wordisoutmovie.com www.killerofsheep.com AMIA Philadelphia 2010: www.amianet.org Join Milestone Film on Facebook! VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and distributors.
Re: [Videolib] Now this seems like a really good idea...came inChoice this week
I'm watching one of their offerings and had a commercial pop up a couple of minutes ago. Will watch out for more. Gail ghand...@library.berkeley.edu wrote: Isn't Snag still inserting commercials every 5 minutes? Gary I haven't used SnagFilms extensively, but it is linked to our Streaming Media page: http://dept.harpercollege.edu/library/streaming.html Thanks, Hannah On Wed, Jul 21, 2010 at 7:42 PM, Dennis Doros milefi...@gmail.com wrote: Snagfilms is the owner of the esteemed IndieWire -- the most important news service on indie films (and its free to subscribe). I don't know their releases or services, but I suspect they're pretty good. Dennis On Wed, Jul 21, 2010 at 3:23 PM, Foster, Jennifer fost...@uhv.eduwrote: I had not heard of SnagFilms – am I the only one? Have others heard of it? Used it? What are thoughts? http://www.snagfilms.com/films/about Jennifer Foster Media Librarian The Victoria College/University of Houston-Victoria Library 361.570.4195 fost...@uhv.edu http://vcuhvlibrary.uhv.edu VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and distributors. -- Best, Dennis Doros Milestone Film Video/Milliarium Zero PO Box 128 Harrington Park, NJ 07640 Phone: 201-767-3117 Fax: 201-767-3035 email: milefi...@gmail.com www.milestonefilms.com www.arayafilm.com www.exilesfilm.com www.wordisoutmovie.com www.killerofsheep.com AMIA Philadelphia 2010: www.amianet.org Join Milestone Film on Facebook! VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and distributors. VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and distributors. Gary Handman Director Media Resources Center Moffitt Library UC Berkeley 510-643-8566 ghand...@library.berkeley.edu http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/MRC I have always preferred the reflection of life to life itself. --Francois Truffaut VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and distributors. -- Gail B. Fedak Director, Media Resources Middle Tennessee State University Murfreesboro, TN 37132 Phone: 615-898-2899 Fax: 615-898-2530 Email: gfe...@mtsu.edu mailto:gfe...@mtsu.edu Web: www.mtsu.edu/~imr http://www.mtsu.edu/%7Eimr VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and distributors.
Re: [Videolib] SNAGFILMS
Larry, I would tend to agree with you on SnagFilms -- that the filmmakers are probably not seeing enough returns for their efforts, though watching commercials so I can see a fairly new film seems like a fair tradeoff. I wouldn't allow it for my films, but it's an option in today's world since most films are illegally available through torrents and no one sees a dime. As for IndieWire, I would disagree. Yes, they are here to promote indie films, and (there's no but -- this is a good thing after all) they do have integrity. I know the people involved and consider them as professional as any journalist I know. And I know a lot. When they do write articles about SnagFilms, they do mention the affiliation upfront. And also, who else has Todd McCarthy, Anne Thompson, Leonard Maltin and Peter Bogdonavich as regular contributors? -- Best, Dennis Doros Milestone Film Video/Milliarium Zero PO Box 128 Harrington Park, NJ 07640 Phone: 201-767-3117 Fax: 201-767-3035 email: milefi...@gmail.com www.milestonefilms.com www.arayafilm.com www.exilesfilm.com www.wordisoutmovie.com www.killerofsheep.com AMIA Philadelphia 2010: www.amianet.org Join Milestone Film on Facebook! VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and distributors.
