[videoblogging] Re: your thoughts on tapes vs HD?

2007-12-09 Thread Gena
I've used DV tapes, SD Memory Card with Xacti and have a JVC HD Camcorder. Tape Advantages: In terms of quality the DV tapes have HD footage beat in terms of quality and a wee bit more flexibility with low light levels. Tape Disadvantage: The time it takes to convert it to digital and then you

[videoblogging] not your average gear question...

2007-12-09 Thread Micki Krimmel
so good to see many of you at the winnies last weekend. props to irina and crew! anyhoo, it turns out that my bf's son (6 yrs old) is a filmmaker in the making. i don't think he knew it either before this weekend but boy did we have the imovie adventure! i really want to get him a video camera for

[videoblogging] Re: Show in A Box...hicupp? Problems copy paste from Blip

2007-12-09 Thread Chris
Thanks for the info! I can't say I'm familiar with WordPress, but I'll gladly mess around with stuff until I find out what works... I have a lot of projects I'd like to get up and out there, so I'm definitely open to what people's thoughts are on the best delivery systems (not to mention marketing

Re: [videoblogging] Re: Show in A Box...hicupp? Problems copy paste from Blip

2007-12-09 Thread Michael Verdi
So here's the Show In A Box story: For a long time we worked on how to easily get people videoblogging for free - http://freevlog.org All the while, we were learning to use tools with more flexibility, namely, Wordpress. Also for years now we've recognized that there are people with great video co

[videoblogging] Re: Show in A Box...hicupp? Problems copy paste from Blip

2007-12-09 Thread Chris
I've been kind of curious about Show In A Box. Is it something people here generally recommend? What are the upsides/downsides? Which shows use it? Full of questions today, Chris --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, John Coffey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I think I resolved the problem by un

[videoblogging] Re: What kind of Pro camera should I get?

2007-12-09 Thread Heath
I use the Rode video mic a lot since I have gotten it, for audio it's greatI'm just not that impressed with my camera low light abilitiesbut thinking about what Brook mentioned I think I am going to try and find a rental place around here. I think I have made some pretty good stuff wit

Re: [videoblogging] Show in A Box...hicupp? Problems copy paste from Blip

2007-12-09 Thread John Coffey
I think I resolved the problem by unchecking the "use external Flash Player". --- John Coffey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I'm having problems with Show in A Box retaining > wrong > info, when I cut code from Blip share/permalinks and > post it into my Vlogsplosiion Media grid, and press > save.

[videoblogging] Show in A Box...hicupp? Problems copy paste from Blip

2007-12-09 Thread John Coffey
I'm having problems with Show in A Box retaining wrong info, when I cut code from Blip share/permalinks and post it into my Vlogsplosiion Media grid, and press save. (Eg. http://blip.tv/file/get/JimmyCraicHead-SailingMiDushiAruba278.flv) It saves into the grid like my posts that work correctly but

[videoblogging] Re: What kind of Pro camera should I get?

2007-12-09 Thread Bill Cammack
Nice rundown. I've seen really good results from the DVX100 and recently from the HVX200. If this is for a professional, and as you mentioned, CONSTANTLY PAYING application, I would choose the HVX200, as you'll make your money back instantly from clients that recognize how much better your camera

[videoblogging] Re: Voicethread - interesting video commenting system

2007-12-09 Thread johnleeke
Susan writes: >(a want the comments to > be on my own vlog, meaning my viewers don't have to go to an external > site: I just spent a few minutes fiddling with Riffly and learned it puts video and audio "tags" right on your own wordpress webpage. The audio and video files do seem to be on the R

Re: [videoblogging] Re: What kind of Pro camera should I get?

2007-12-09 Thread Brian Richardson - WhatTheCast?
Heath: I don't have much to add to Brook's long & informative response. I agree with her that the newer JVC & Sony equipment doesn't feel as solid as the Canon. The XH-A1 is on my wish list when I can spare the money to make the jump to HDV. One thing I see as a difference between "pro" and "c

[videoblogging] Re: What kind of Pro camera should I get?

2007-12-09 Thread David Howell
Never truer words spoken. Just my opinion... Unless you are consistently producing quality professional work, then stick with what you have until you can make what you have look professional. What looks professional? Heh...age old question. Professional is what you've created with it. The c

[videoblogging] Re: Final Cut Mac Mini question and a question about widescreen

2007-12-09 Thread Mike Moon
I'm running Final Cut Pro 5.0.4 and OSX 10.4.10 (although I've been upgrading the osX as they become available through auto-update. Mike --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, "Chris" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Which version? That's mainly what I was curious about. > > --- In videoblogging@ya

[videoblogging] Re: Voicethread - interesting video commenting system

2007-12-09 Thread johnleeke
Kyte.TV is a free service that does this video/audio/text response very well, plus a way to publish video, photos, text stories, etc.. Even accessible by mobile smart phone to view and publish. You can insert the kyte player/recorder on your own webpage or blog via html object. www.Kyte.TV here'

[videoblogging] Re: What kind of Pro camera should I get?

2007-12-09 Thread Heath
I read a lot of good things about the Panasonic DVX100 line, it's a good point about HD though, with so much stuff going that way.I will have to check to see if there are any rental places around Cincinnatididn't think about that option Heath http://batmangeek.com --- In videoblogg

Re: [videoblogging] What kind of Pro camera should I get?

2007-12-09 Thread Brook Hinton
Among the typos I left this out - despite the hubbub about the HVX200's 540 line resolving power, everyone I know feels it holds up to HDCam and even film outpt as well or better than its HDV equivalents. Resolution isn't everything by a long shot. Also be warned that the fake 24P on some of the S

Re: [videoblogging] What kind of Pro camera should I get?

2007-12-09 Thread Brook Hinton
Warning - long response. First - if you have a good rental house nearby I would strongly consider renting for your for-hire work unitl you get a good sense of what cameras you like and how their workflow works out for you. That's what I'm doing right now - there's still a lot of upheaval in the lo

[videoblogging] Re: Final Cut Mac Mini question and a question about widescreen

2007-12-09 Thread Chris
Which version? That's mainly what I was curious about. --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, "Mike Moon" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I'm running Final Cut Pro on my Mac Mini 1.42ghz powerpc, with no > issues. Well, no issues accept for the length of time it takes...but > that's the nature of ru

[videoblogging] Re: Final Cut Mac Mini question and a question about widescreen

2007-12-09 Thread Mike Moon
I'm running Final Cut Pro on my Mac Mini 1.42ghz powerpc, with no issues. Well, no issues accept for the length of time it takes...but that's the nature of running on an older machine. Mike http://vlog.mikemoon.net --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, "Chris" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Hi al

[videoblogging] Oy, and another question...

2007-12-09 Thread Chris
Anybody know of any good tutorials for creating TV news style graphics?

[videoblogging] Final Cut Mac Mini question and a question about widescreen

2007-12-09 Thread Chris
Hi all, I have a couple of things I'd like to ask... Does anyone know off hand the latest version of Final Cut Pro that would be compatible with a first generation (pre-Intel) Mac Mini running OS 10.3.9? Also, what are the standard dimensions of the widescreen videos a lot of people are posting t

[videoblogging] What kind of Pro camera should I get?

2007-12-09 Thread Heath
I am looking at upgrading my camera and in a big way. As some of you may know I have been starting to have people come to me to video stuff. And while the camera I have has been able to do that, it won't get me to where I need to be. SoI am looking at upgrading. I know quite a few on th

[videoblogging] Re: Voicethread - interesting video commenting system

2007-12-09 Thread Mike Moon
I just came across a WordPress plugin that allows users to add video/audio comments to your vlog that stay as part of your normal comments. http://www.riffly.com They have a live demo there you can try. Some downsides, you need to use your mic/webcam attached to your computer and it may only work

[videoblogging] Re: Voicethread - interesting video commenting system

2007-12-09 Thread Susan
Does indeed look interesting... but for me, I (a want the comments to be on my own vlog, meaning my viewers don't have to go to an external site: and (b don't want to have to watch the video over and over again to see all the comments. I would just like people talking. This can definitely have its

[videoblogging] Voicethread - interesting video commenting system

2007-12-09 Thread Steve Watkins
Im sure its not perfect but this caught my eye: http://voicethread.com/?#home.b21651 Certainly seems 1 step closer to an intelligent way to comment on video, using video, what ya reckon? Cheers Steve Elbows

Re: [videoblogging] student vlogging at leedsvlog

2007-12-09 Thread Irina
Hey this sounds great i should have some time now that winnies are done tho we are doing a xmas special for getv can you let us know when there are a few more up thanks irina On 12/8/07, Michael Szpakowski <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi all > I'm teaching a short course on videoblogging at Leeds