Re: [videoblogging] Re: YouTube

2006-01-24 Thread Michael Verdi
Yes! Exactly.On 1/24/06, Joshua Kinberg [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I don't think Videobloggers are seeking more control, instead itsactually the other way around... people with videoblogs (vs. YouTube)are probably more interested in their own independence.-Josh YAHOO! GROUPS

Re: [videoblogging] A Reason the Use Flash?

2006-01-23 Thread Michael Verdi
If you put something on the internet, someone will find a way to use it if they want to. Even if you streamed it or used flash, someone could use a screen recording program to make a copy of it. The way you protect the work is to license it according to your wishes. Then if someone misuses it

Re: [videoblogging] Vlogging @ SXSW Interactive

2006-01-20 Thread Michael Verdi
The SXSW Vlog is back in action. I posted all the videos on blip and even hooked it up with a new template. If anyone wants to be a contributor, just shoot me an email and I'll send you an invite.Check it out: http://sxswvlog.blogspot.com/-VerdiOn 1/20/06, Chuck Olsen [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [videoblogging] Re: sony hdr-fx1

2006-01-20 Thread Michael Verdi
I think the biggest reason more people aren't doing 640 X 480 is the de-interlacing problem. It takes a long time to deinterlace your video and it's difficult to get good results.Anyone out there have a good way to do this? -VerdiOn 1/20/06, Jen Simmons [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: How come so few

[videoblogging] Convert .ASF to .MOV on a Mac?

2006-01-20 Thread Michael Verdi
Does anyone know of a way to convert a .asf to .mov on a Mac? I have a friend with one of those $100 SD cameras and a Mac. I found solutions for PCs but I need one for Mac if possible.Thanks,Verdi YAHOO! GROUPS LINKS Visit your group "videoblogging" on the web. To

Re: [videoblogging] Re: Convert .ASF to .MOV on a Mac?

2006-01-20 Thread Michael Verdi
://www.isquint.orgSteve of Elbows --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Michael Verdi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Does anyone know of a way to convert a .asf to .mov on a Mac? I have a friend with one of those $100 SD cameras and a Mac. I foundsolutions for PCs but I need one for Mac if possible. Thanks, VerdiYahoo

[videoblogging] What's up with Apple and RSS?

2006-01-20 Thread Michael Verdi
So we've talked many times about the weird stuff Apple added to RSS for use in the iTunes store.Then today I read this about it's new Photocasting thing: URL: http://www.vnunet.com/vnunet/news/2148908/rss-community-blasts-apple So I figured I'd give that iWeb thing a try and see what kind of

Re: [videoblogging] Re: What's up with Apple and RSS?

2006-01-20 Thread Michael Verdi
know ie, ie no comment system!?!I can see why for technical reasons it would be harder to include acomment system, but really, argh, if Apple carry on at this pace they will have bastardised everything we take forgranted by the end of 2006!Steve of Elbows--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Michael

Re: [videoblogging] Oh I uploaded my video on ourmedia but I cant see it.

2006-01-20 Thread Michael Verdi
If the problem is that you get a page saying the video will show up there sometime in the future - don't believe it. This almost always means you have to upload again.-VerdiOn 1/20/06, eldreamer81 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Could it be because I used a webcam instead?Yahoo! Groups Links* To

Re: [videoblogging] New here and a question about the tutorial?

2006-01-20 Thread Michael Verdi
Here's why not to use YouTube:1. You videos won't work in an aggregator - ie iTunes, FireAnt, etc2. You grant YouTube a license to use and profit from your work.3. They stick their ugly logo on your video Here's why to use Ourmeida (or Blip.tv)1. You can upload video in the format that you

Re: [videoblogging] blogger to wordpress

2006-01-19 Thread Michael Verdi
You can replace the Blogger template and then just republish the index page, leaving the archives intact.-VerdiOn 1/18/06, Jen Simmons [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:On Jan 18, 2006, at 10:51 AM, Josh Leo wrote: what do other people think? is it better to redirect to the new site or is it better to

Re: [videoblogging] Re: sony hdr-fx1

2006-01-19 Thread Michael Verdi
I'm not sure if I'm understanding this here but it looks like you're talking about posting a videoblog with a 1920 X 1080 resolution. Which makes me think how few people have a screen capable of displaying that.-Verdi On 1/18/06, nikadigital [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: next time i will try your

Re: [videoblogging] experience with DIY steadicams?

2006-01-19 Thread Michael Verdi
I don't have any experience with these but...If you are using a DV camera you can probably hold it steady enough if you practice. Try different grips - for example you can cradle the camera in your open palms like a basket. Then move the camera around like you're doing tai ci. With some

Re: [videoblogging] Freevlog to Wordpress instruction tweak???

2006-01-19 Thread Michael Verdi
- Yes - use Josh's pop-up thing. It rocks! - For quicktime embeds I had to turn off rich-text in WordPress 2. - Also, please people, go read the YouTube terms of service! I would never in a million years recommend them. -Verdi SPONSORED LINKS

Re: [videoblogging] $9200 movie @ sundance

2006-01-19 Thread Michael Verdi
A one-time student of mine, Pablo Veliz, has his $7000 DV film La Tragedia De Macario at Sundance this year. Another videoblogger and student of mine, Brian Gonzalez, shot the film.Pablo's vlog: http://cineveliz.blogspot.com/Brian's vlog: http://gnitseretni.blogspot.com/-VerdiOn 1/19/06,

Re: [videoblogging] Sundance

2006-01-19 Thread Michael Verdi
I just talked to Brian and Pablo (another student of mine and the director of the film). They just got into town. They're going to videoblog it all and try to have something up before they leave.Brian's vlog: http://gnitseretni.blogspot.com/Pablo's vlog: http://cineveliz.blogspot.com/-Verdi

Re: [videoblogging] all the secrets revealed

2005-12-23 Thread Michael Verdi
URL: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0471971774/qid=1135353834/sr=1-1/ref=sr_1_1/104-9733387-9803962?s=booksv=glancen=283155 On 12/23/05, Markus Sandy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: so, there is a rumor circulating about that Stephanine Bryantiswriting Videoblogging for DummiesCan anyone

Re: [videoblogging] Re: all the secrets revealed

2005-12-23 Thread Michael Verdi
On 12/23/05, Michael Sullivan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: how is it sucky?It sucky in that he's basically repackaged the free FreeVlog info and is selling it for $250. I wish I could send an email to his mailing list with a link to FreeVlog. SPONSORED LINKS

Re: [videoblogging] Re: I'm teaching at the Apple store!

2005-12-06 Thread Michael Verdi
You can do it. I just bought a inexpensive PC laptop - it's pretty good so far... (did I just say that out loud?) -VerdiOn 12/6/05, Susan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: An Apple huh... you guys are never going to leave me alone until I buyone.;)I'll tell you what... I'll think about it.It's no small

Re: [videoblogging] QuickTime (and anything else) can make small files

2005-10-25 Thread Michael Verdi
Okay, first the easy part. Both of those clips - the 3ivx and the H.264 - should be fine on the iPod. (I'm still waiting to receive mine) Settings. Let me start with H.264. Video 320 X 240 15fps Automatic keyframes restrict bit rate to 355kbits/sec compressor quality high Better quality

Re: [videoblogging] Fwd: Invitation JACK KEROUAC VIDEO FESTIVAL

2005-08-29 Thread Michael Verdi
Oh no. Look at the deadline - 5 days into the trip! -- Verdi URL: http://michaelverdi.com/ URL: http://freevlog.org/ URL: http://node101.org/ On Aug 29, 2005, at 12:51 PM, Jen Simmons wrote: Deadline: October 4 Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ~--

Re: [videoblogging] Re: business week article

2005-08-29 Thread Michael Verdi
Taylor, the email address you use for the yahoo group says your name is Kunga - see below. You should change that too. Mine used to say Michael Verdi but since there are so many Michaels I changed it to Verdi which people call me all the time for some reason. -- Verdi URL: http

Re: [videoblogging] some questions re Rocketboom, iTunes traffic rates and emerging conventions for video distribution contracts between content creators and global aggregator/distributors

2005-08-27 Thread Michael Verdi
On Aug 26, 2005, at 11:54 PM, Kunga wrote: New BusineesWeek online may be helpful in answering some of your questions. If someone is writing an article, hopefully they will do more than just copy the information in other articles. I can't tell you how much incorrect information is

[videoblogging] Node102 - San Antonio

2005-08-26 Thread Michael Verdi
Hey Ya'll, Thanks to additional sponsorship from Outhink (thank you Dave!) and some donated space from Jump-Start Performance Co. (the theater/ performance company I've been part of for 15yrs), I'm opening NODE102 here in San Antonio. Here's the post I made about it: URL:

Re: [videoblogging] yahoo ads?

2005-08-25 Thread Michael Verdi
Jonny has been making video and teaching and generally taking what he loves to do and putting into his videoblog for a long time. That doesn't sound like a sell-out to me. -- Verdi http://michaelverdi.com http://freevlog.org http://graymattergravy.com On Aug 25, 2005, at 3:24 PM, Adam

Re: [videoblogging] help selecting power book

2005-08-24 Thread Michael Verdi
Hey Richard, I have the previous revision of that model. Mine has a 1.5GHz processor vs. the 1.67 in that. I've also upgraded my RAM to 768MB. Works great for me. I do have some external drives for editing video though you can even get away without one if you are doing short pieces and you

Re: [videoblogging] Re: apple store presentations

2005-08-23 Thread Michael Verdi
Man I'd love to see that on video! -Verdi On Aug 23, 2005, at 12:22 PM, Markus Sandy wrote: Door-to-door? (Hi, I see you're watching TV. Let me take a minute to show you Not TV. If I can just jack into your DSL for a moment...) SPONSORED LINKS

Re: [videoblogging] Re: apple store presentations

2005-08-23 Thread Michael Verdi
Here are a few thoughts... I think the Apple stores are good (and easy) for getting the word out. I would also love to see those kinds of presentations happen in more venues. I've done them at conferences, art centers, colleges, my house, other people's houses, the extra room at my theater,

Re: [videoblogging] Sony Mavica MVC-FD91 MPEG Video Editing Options

2005-08-23 Thread Michael Verdi
Kunga, I actually thought her original subject worked better. I saw possible to edit Mpeg which I know is a problem. Your subject line gets cut off in my mail program before I see the word mpeg. That I would have skipped. Anyway, Janet, on a mac you an use Mpeg Streamclip to demux your mpeg

Re: [videoblogging] Re: apple store presentations

2005-08-23 Thread Michael Verdi
couple of more thought to add to the conversation Ryanne said it in another thread and I'm planning on saying it in the video conference - Node101 can be done with no money - we've been doing it with no money - using our own equipment and donated spaces. The whole network idea is to let

Re: [videoblogging] node 101 + flash conference

2005-08-22 Thread Michael Verdi
Actually, we have a Node101 wiki already set up. I just copied what Markus started and moved it to: http://node101.org/community/index.php/Envisioning_Node_101 Thanks!!! Verdi On Aug 22, 2005, at 2:31 PM, Markus Sandy wrote: mariah katharine wrote: theres gonna be another flash

Re: [videoblogging] fcp timeline settings

2005-08-22 Thread Michael Verdi
Ok, here's the deal. You can set up a sequence preset that matches your source video so that you can edit without rendering. That sequence preset can be saved and even set as default if you want so that every time you make a new sequence it's this custom thing you set up. There are a

Re: [videoblogging] New High Definition Vlog.

2005-08-18 Thread Michael Verdi
Observations: First - that footage was beautiful. Second - 1618kbits/sec is pretty impressive for 960 X 540 video, 30fps, Stereo audio Third - I have a 1 year old powerbook and it played fairly well though it ranged between 20 and 30 fps. Fourth - My processor was at maximum the entire time

Re: [videoblogging] Compression

2005-08-17 Thread Michael Verdi
Hi Bev, Check out the tutorials at: http://freevlog.org/#compress Sounds like you want the one for iMovie (even if you're not using iMovie - the QuickTime part will be the same). -- Verdi http://michaelverdi.com http://freevlog.org http://graymattergravy.com On Aug 17, 2005, at 11:24 AM,

[videoblogging] Videoblog Workshop

2005-08-17 Thread Michael Verdi
Hey Ya'll In the interest of thinking critically about the work that we make, I've set up the Videoblog Workshop at http:// vlogworkshop.blogspot.com . Here's the basic idea. If you have a videoblog that you would like to get some constructive feedback on and/or would like to participate

Re: [videoblogging] Re: locating URL

2005-08-16 Thread Michael Verdi
how to find the url to copy to the icon and text as in step 5 of frervlog tutorial. Hassan On Tue, 16 Aug 2005 02:02:58 -0400 Michael Verdi [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hassan, How large is the file you are trying to upload? It won't work if it's over 20MB. For files that large you have

Re: [videoblogging] Desperate sound help

2005-08-16 Thread Michael Verdi
So now if you capture video in either program the sound has glitches? And it's not on the tape. Might be something wrong with your computer since it happens in both programs. Sounds like you need some PC experts on the job here (I'm a Mac guy). -- Verdi http://michaelverdi.com

Re: [videoblogging] video conference today - special topic

2005-08-16 Thread Michael Verdi
On Aug 16, 2005, at 12:16 PM, Markus Sandy wrote: *CONTENT!!!* Kick Ass! Let's talk about making good stuff! I'm up for that. -- Verdi http://michaelverdi.com http://freevlog.org http://graymattergravy.com YAHOO! GROUPS LINKS Visit your group "videoblogging" on the

Re: [videoblogging] blogtelevision.net?

2005-08-16 Thread Michael Verdi
I think they are some automated site that just sucks things in. They don't ask and they have ads. I think they've been discussed before but don't really remember. -- Verdi http://michaelverdi.com http://freevlog.org http://graymattergravy.com On Aug 16, 2005, at 1:26 PM, mariah katharine

Re: [videoblogging] My iTunes and Preview Play my video MUTE

2005-08-14 Thread Michael Verdi
Hey Kunga, You can follow the tutorial at Freevlog - http://freevlog.org/ #compress - look at the iMovie one because it uses QT 7. If you don't want 5MB/min videos just lower the data rate to about 200kbits/ sec and make the video dimensions smaller - 240 X 180. I think this produces

Re: [videoblogging] Questions Regarding Sponsorships, Underwriting, Ads, and Rates, etc.

2005-08-13 Thread Michael Verdi
I'm in the middle of writing a response to all of this and Frank's email comes in. Thank you. Frank, that's one of the best written and clearest responses I've read in a while. I completely agree. -- Verdi http://michaelverdi.com http://freevlog.org http://graymattergravy.com

Re: [videoblogging] Questions Regarding Sponsorships, Underwriting, Ads, and Rates, etc.

2005-08-13 Thread Michael Verdi
On Aug 13, 2005, at 1:30 PM, Clint Sharp wrote: What I object to is people deciding what people's motivations are. It's not up to us to determine people's motivations for doing this. I'm just calling it like I see it. If you read my email, and I've said it twice now, this isn't about him

Re: [videoblogging] Newbie

2005-08-13 Thread Michael Verdi
Hi Siobhan, Check out Freevlog.org - it's got lots of great info including setting up a videoblog using free tools and services. Which open source videoblogging platform would anyone recommend? Not sure what you're asking. Does anyone have a vlog that is a thumbnail gallery page that

Re: [videoblogging] Newbie

2005-08-13 Thread Michael Verdi
Moblog which looks good but needs work in my view to get to a stable point. Thanks --- Michael Verdi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: - Hi Siobhan, Check out Freevlog.org - it's got lots of great info including setting up a videoblog using free tools

Re: [videoblogging] It can be said that I have a vlog now...

2005-08-12 Thread Michael Verdi
://michaelverdi.com http://freevlog.org http://graymattergravy.com On Aug 12, 2005, at 12:56 PM, Charles HOPE wrote: Michael Verdi wrote: Hey Charles, I checked out you video and I can double the quality and halve the file size. Here's how you do it: 1. Export a DV AVI file from Premiere (this is a full

Re: [videoblogging] Questions Regarding Sponsorships, Underwriting, Ads, and Rates, etc.

2005-08-12 Thread Michael Verdi
On Aug 12, 2005, at 8:25 PM, RadioMike Perazzetti wrote: My colleague and I have been brainstorming podcasting ideas and we figure the best way to do it and do it right is to obtain underwriting, sponsorships, and the like with advertising coming in at a close second or third. Hey

Re: [videoblogging] It can be said that I have a vlog now...

2005-08-12 Thread Michael Verdi
: Michael Verdi wrote: Hey Charles, I checked out you video and I can double the quality and halve the file size. Here's how you do it: ... Let me know how this works out. Your video should end up around 27MB. QT7 is finally out for Windows slobs like me. In audio, Is AAC is the Apple Loseless

Re: [videoblogging] Seattle: Meet The Vloggers Videos Now On Google

2005-08-12 Thread Michael Verdi
Ha! That's a good one. If anything iTunes made it more difficult because of their messed up special feed elements. It's been plenty easy to get a feed with Feedburner and to subscribe with FireANT and Mefeedia for 9 months now. -- Verdi http://michaelverdi.com http://freevlog.org

Re: [videoblogging] Re: YouTube terms

2005-08-09 Thread Michael Verdi
But why would you live with giving away those rights to YouTube when you can just upload via Ourmeida or Blip and just have them respect the CC license? -- Verdi http://michaelverdi.com http://freevlog.org http://graymattergravy.com On Aug 8, 2005, at 5:01 PM, David Meade wrote: --- In

[videoblogging] Battlestar Galactica Videoblog (sort of)

2005-08-07 Thread Michael Verdi
I was watching Battlestar Galactica yesterday and when it came back from a commercial the little ticker on the bottom of the screen was advertising their videoblog. Check it out - they don't have a blog or an RSS feed - LOL, but they're definitely hyping it as their videoblog.

Re: [videoblogging] I'm off to Germany!

2005-08-05 Thread Michael Verdi
Josh, you're leaving today!?? Oh man. The big vlogger meetup in Grand Rapids is tomorrow! We'll miss you. :) Have fun in Germany, Verdi On Aug 5, 2005, at 12:37 PM, Josh Leo wrote: Friends, In a few hours I will be leaving for Germany. I will try to check my e-mail a few times a week,

Re: [videoblogging] videoblogger presentations at apple stores - a short video conference

2005-08-04 Thread Michael Verdi
/ NPR covered the event and recently interviewed Jay and Ryanne, Schlomo, Rene and others An attendee has started vlogging: http://cirne.blogspot.com/ (welcome Enric!) An iLife marketing manager from Apple came to the SF presentation and spoke with Michael Verdi. Michael has sent a follow up

Re: [videoblogging] The first Videoblogging book

2005-08-04 Thread Michael Verdi
On Aug 4, 2005, at 3:57 PM, Clint Sharp wrote: A hack implies there's an established way to do something that you have now found an alternative way of doing. Usually you've done it surripticiously (sp?), without the manufacturers knowledge or consent. In this case, there is no

Re: [videoblogging] PHP hackers?

2005-08-03 Thread Michael Verdi
Just FYI, I have a wordpress blog and I use feedburner so I didn't even know this was an issue. Feedburner figured it out. -Verdi On Aug 1, 2005, at 5:59 PM, Lucas Gonze wrote: Can you point me to the enclosure code, Pete? It's pretty straightforward to implement recursion as long as the

Re: [videoblogging] PHP hackers?

2005-08-03 Thread Michael Verdi
That is correct Pete. On Aug 3, 2005, at 2:15 PM, Pete Prodoehl wrote: Michael Verdi wrote: Just FYI, I have a wordpress blog and I use feedburner so I didn't even know this was an issue. Feedburner figured it out. -Verdi Michael, does FeedBurner use the feed at: http

Re: [videoblogging] PHP hackers?

2005-08-03 Thread Michael Verdi
On Aug 3, 2005, at 4:39 PM, Michael Sullivan wrote: why do you use feedburner if wordpress can generate an rss2 enc feed for you (i think using a plugin) ? dont tell me its because of stats ;-) I use feedburner because, originally, I had a blogger blog and needed some way to get an

Re: [videoblogging] Re: new URLs @ ourmedia Not Working either

2005-07-28 Thread Michael Verdi
On Jul 28, 2005, at 8:30 PM, Josh Wolf wrote: I've been using those reference links the whole time... I think you're right Josh. Half of my videos have the reference links and I never had a problem with them. Plus I don't think you really have a choice if you're using the Archive. I just

Re: [videoblogging] Re: Compression

2005-07-27 Thread Michael Verdi
On Jul 27, 2005, at 12:10 PM, Steve Watkins wrote: Id be quite happy to reinstall it and have a go, if you can let us know exactly what didnt work for you. I was talking to Josh about this a while back. Here's what I remember. When trying to do the 3ivx dual pass from iMovie (with QT7)

[videoblogging] Freevlog 2.5

2005-07-26 Thread Michael Verdi
Just wanted to let ya'll know we've updated Freevlog to take into account that Blogger now hosts images and Ourmedia's instant publishing. This cuts a lot out - we lost a step and shortened two others! Tell your non-vlogging friends. Thanks, Verdi http://michaelverdi.com http://freevlog.org

Re: [videoblogging] Stat Counters and conflicting reports

2005-07-24 Thread Michael Verdi
Hey Josh, I don't know why that happens but I have noticed it also. From what I've seen they're only good for pointing to a general trend - visits are going up or visits are going down kind of thing. -Verdi On Jul 24, 2005, at 3:25 AM, Josh Wolf wrote: Hey, does anyone know anything about

Re: [videoblogging] 150 - Group Tipping Point?

2005-07-22 Thread Michael Verdi
On Jul 22, 2005, at 10:17 AM, Michael Sullivan wrote: so, you feel that the group is undergoing some passive-aggressive social dilemma here? So for me, here's the point - when I joined this group at the end of November last year there were about 125 people in the group and probably

Re: [videoblogging] Categories

2005-07-22 Thread Michael Verdi
On Jul 22, 2005, at 11:38 AM, Jack Nelson wrote: Am I missing something or is this a feature that only more sophisticated blogging software has? Right now I have two blogs, one for clips and odd stuff and one that is about my experiences here in Mexico (DroppedFrames.blogspot.com and

Re: [videoblogging] Re: 150 - Group Tipping Point?

2005-07-22 Thread Michael Verdi
Oh man. I just wanted to point out a correlation I saw. I'm not sure that we need to break apart this group in a zillion pieces. We've had a number of discussions in the past about other groups and message boards and after a whole bunch of back and forth emails we come to the conclusion

Re: [videoblogging] Re: Vlogs As Art

2005-07-21 Thread Michael Verdi
Wow Bre, I have to totally disagree with you. I have a much different view art and artist. To me it's much more about a way of thinking. In my mind an artist is someone who immerses themselves in something that they are passionate about and then expresses their thoughts, feelings,

Re: [videoblogging] Re: Electric Verdi Rides Again

2005-07-19 Thread Michael Verdi
OMG, just wait... On Jul 19, 2005, at 5:16 PM, Cheryl Shuman wrote: Funny I haven't gotten any penis mail yet from the Flamers I guess they decided it was best to keep their dick in their pants, now that they know that some women may not have dicks , but we have HUGE BALLS.

Re: [videoblogging] Re: Free trial account Vlog account using webcam and mic

2005-07-17 Thread Michael Verdi
On Jul 17, 2005, at 7:29 AM, ro9core wrote: dude i swear i read your name as goldfart Me too! YAHOO! GROUPS LINKS Visit your group "videoblogging" on the web. To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject

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