Re: [videoblogging] OTG video kit

2006-02-20 Thread Michael Verdi
Wow, that's a lot of stuff. I got an xacti C5 so I go without a backpack, though I do usually carry around my powerbook. If I'm really going out, I'll take an extra battery for the Xacti and one for the Powerbook. -Verdi On 2/19/06, Brad Hood [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi, Vloggers.I'm building a

[videoblogging] Re: OTG video kit

2006-02-20 Thread Bill Streeter
I guess the logical question is what are you shooting that makes all this necessary? As far as camera stablization goes nothing beats a good mono pod. It's great for shooting yourself, it's great in a crowd where a tripod is impractical, and it can be used as a kind of steadycam rig if your

[videoblogging] DVD Rip

2006-02-20 Thread BevSykes
Looking for some advice. I now can burn my old VHS tapes to DVD and am looking for a simple, inexpensive (ideally free) DVD ripping program. I tested out ImDVDtoo and it seems good, but it's also $40 and I really don't need anything quite that complicated. But I've figured out how to get

RE: [videoblogging] DVD Rip

2006-02-20 Thread Randy Mann
ever google handbreak? good for ripping dvds From: BevSykes [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: videoblogging@yahoogroups.com To: videoblogging@yahoogroups.com Subject: [videoblogging] DVD Rip Date: Mon, 20 Feb 2006 05:19:40 -0800 Looking for some advice. I now can burn my old VHS tapes to DVD and

RE: [videoblogging] DVD Rip

2006-02-20 Thread Benny Halverson
If you are using a Mac I recommend Mactheripper and MPEG Streamclip to read and convert the vob files. Both free. MPEG Streamclip also has a version for windows.http://www.alfanet.it/squared5http://www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/macosx/22715BenRandy Mann [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: ever

[videoblogging] Re: DVD Rip

2006-02-20 Thread Susan
Did your DVD burner come with Roxio software? If so, what version? The newer versions of Roxio have a capture or media import tool built in. Susan http://vlog.kitykity.com --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, BevSykes [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Looking for some advice. I now can burn my old

Re: [videoblogging] Re: DVD Rip

2006-02-20 Thread BevSykes
No--this is a VHS/DVD player/recorder for the television, not for the computer. I can burn to disk and then play on my computer. (My computer is aPC, BTW). I am, as I write this, attempting to use Handbrake (appreciate the link). I'll let y'all know how that works out. -- BevBlog:

[videoblogging] vidlits

2006-02-20 Thread Michael Sullivan
a while back i found this site (think i mentioned it here) which does book promotions using flash movies.i'm on the mailing list and they are typically very cool. I love the concept behind it.Today, this one came through the pipe... thought i would share it ;-) http://www.vidlit.com/cbs/-- - -

RE: [videoblogging] Re: My Alter Ego's Vlog

2006-02-20 Thread Mrs. Ours MA PLPC
David, Thanks for the input!! I enjoyed working with the BW. It was a first for me but I'm learning more about the medium by playing with it. Mom looked Fabulous in gothic white and black *LOL*. I am also working on learning more about sound mixing and noise interference. I agree with you

Re: [videoblogging] where do you watch?

2006-02-20 Thread Mrs. Ours MA PLPC
This is where I come out of the Lo-tech closet so to speak. I still have a dial up connection with no hope in sight of a DSL/LAN/CABLE Modem type luxury anytime in the next 6 months to a year. Having an ipod is like trying to catch the moon in my hand. So for me, I download things overnight

[videoblogging] Networks afraid of vlogging?

2006-02-20 Thread Randolfe Wicker
I read an interesting article today about how NBC made You Tube stop carrying a downloadable segment of a show that NBC also had as a free download on it's own site. I can imagine what fun "remixing" some of this commercial stuff might be. Here is just the beginning of the article:

[videoblogging] Re: Networks afraid of vlogging?

2006-02-20 Thread David Howell
Your subject line is misleading. This has nothing to do with vlogging. This is a case of copyright violation. David http://www.taoofdavid.com --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Randolfe Wicker [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I read an interesting article today about how NBC made You Tube stop

[videoblogging] Vlogging on the Radio

2006-02-20 Thread Bill Streeter
I'm gonna be interviewed on KDHX radio in St. Louis tonight at 7:30 CST. The program (which is called The Wire) will be streamed live and later podcast at http://kdhx.org/programs/wire.htm. Just a heads up in case you might wanna check it. Bill Streeter LO-FI SAINT LOUIS www.lofistl.com

[videoblogging] Re: DVD Rip

2006-02-20 Thread JV
for PC try DVD decrypter --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, BevSykes [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: No--this is a VHS/DVD player/recorder for the television, not for the computer. I can burn to disk and then play on my computer. (My computer is a PC, BTW). I am, as I write this, attempting to

Re: [videoblogging] Re: Networks afraid of vlogging?

2006-02-20 Thread Joshua Kinberg
I wrote a blog entry about this recently: http://www.joshkinberg.com/blog/archives/2006/02/nbc_sends_youtu.php Viral marketing is one thing... pirating another creator's content and redistributing it as your own is plaigarism at best and infringement at worst. YouTube is at fault here for not

[videoblogging] Re: Hi everyone, me too! e ciao Maximiliano

2006-02-20 Thread Boggi Socke
Hi everyone. My name is Ingvar, i´m a german videoblogger since shortly (dezember05) and post mostly artistical videos: [ greenhornsview.blogspot.com ] I work with QuartzComposer (built into MacOS X ) and Final Cut to work on vids of my digicam. as most of you probably, I suffer from

Re: [videoblogging] Re: Hi everyone, me too! e ciao Maximiliano

2006-02-20 Thread Kunga
That soft profile of you with the distant tree in focus is really beautiful Ingvar. Nice work. -- Taylor Barcroft New Media Publisher, Editor, Video Journalist, Podcaster, Futurecaster Santa Cruz CA, Beach of the Silicon Valley URL http://FutureMedia.org RSS

Re: [videoblogging] Digest Number 1691

2006-02-20 Thread Daryl Watson
Hi all, I'm new to vlogging and I'm in the process of setting up a site. A Blogspot site looks good but I'd like to consider more options. What are the pros and cons of blogspot? What other blogging sites/softwares are people using? Are there better alternatives to use? Thanks in advance for

Re: [videoblogging] Re: Hi everyone, me too! e ciao Maximiliano

2006-02-20 Thread Arnþór Snær
I maybe missing it but i can't find a feed for your vlog on your site. Strelnik's neither. -A On 2/20/06, Boggi Socke [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi everyone. My name is Ingvar, i´m a german videoblogger since shortly (dezember05) and post mostly artistical videos: [

[videoblogging] making DVDs

2006-02-20 Thread Dog-matic
Title: making DVDs I'm having a really hard time figuring out how to burn DVDs that will play in standard, non computer players from the following applications and formats: Apps: Final Cut Pro DVD Studio Pro iMovie iDVD Formats: .avi .mov .m4v I've worked on this for hour after hour and I

[videoblogging] Re: OTG video kit

2006-02-20 Thread Brad Hood
--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Bill Streeter [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I guess the logical question is what are you shooting that makes all this necessary? I live in scenic Homer Alaska, with access sometimes to Kachemak Bay State park. I want to shoot video and stills, capture

Re: [videoblogging] Digest Number 1691

2006-02-20 Thread Jay dedman
What are the pros and cons of blogspot? What other blogging sites/softwares are people using? Are there better alternatives to use? Blogger is cool becasue its free. Its bad because it doesnt have a lot of functionality it should have by now. wordpress.org is a good option. more funstionality.

[videoblogging] Joshua Kinberg embedthevideo.com

2006-02-20 Thread miglsd27
Joshua Kinberg is the bomb! I love you and want to have your children!!! Well maybe not, but you are the man. My IE+Windows problems are over, no more friends emailing or calling with complaints about the movies, it doesn´t load, only random letters appear, bla bla bla… If you´re

[videoblogging] Re: Joshua Kinberg embedthevideo.com

2006-02-20 Thread miglsd27
Joshua Kinberg is the bomb! I love you and want to have your children!!! Well maybe not, but you are the man. My IE+Windows problems are over, no more friends emailing or calling with complaints about the movies, it doesn´t load, only random letters appear, bla bla bla…

Re: [videoblogging] Re: Joshua Kinberg embedthevideo.com

2006-02-20 Thread Joshua Kinberg
Haha, thanks Miguel. Umm, not sure about the having children thing, but glad you are enjoying the script. -josh On 2/20/06, miglsd27 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Joshua Kinberg is the bomb! I love you and want to have your children!!! Well maybe not, but you are the man. My

Re: [videoblogging] Digest Number 1691

2006-02-20 Thread Joan Khoo
Generally, Wordpress has a lot more functions and allows you to do more.Blogger lacks nice-to-have functions as compared to Wordpress but the simple interface makes it ideal for first time bloggers or the techno-phobes. CheersJoanOn 2/21/06, Jay dedman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What are the

Re: [videoblogging] making DVDs on Mac OS X

2006-02-20 Thread Richard BF
Hi Darren, Welcome to the group! I'm having a really hard time figuring out how to burn DVDs that will play in standard, non computer players from the following applications and formats: You didn't say what your problem was. Are there any error messages coming out of these applications? The

[videoblogging] 2003 Members And Growing

2006-02-20 Thread Kunga
Hey we just crossed the 2K mark in membership. Congrats to all of us. -- Taylor Barcroft New Media Publisher, Editor, Video Journalist, Podcaster, Futurecaster Santa Cruz CA, Beach of the Silicon Valley URL http://FutureMedia.org RSS http://feeds.feedburner.com/FutureMedia iTunes

Re: [videoblogging] Digest Number 1691

2006-02-20 Thread Devlon
The only thing that I can add to these two is that in most cases if wordpress isn't doing something that you want you can hack it and there are a few plugins already out there.But, blogspot is good for the time or technology-restricted peopleit's free, that's a biggie. (if you can wrangle

Re: [videoblogging] 2003 Members And Growing

2006-02-20 Thread Joan Khoo
Wow.On 2/21/06, Kunga [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hey we just crossed the 2K mark in membership. Congrats to all of us.--Taylor BarcroftNew Media Publisher, Editor, Video Journalist, Podcaster, FuturecasterSanta Cruz CA, Beach of the Silicon ValleyURL http://FutureMedia.orgRSS

[videoblogging] Will people buy subscriptions

2006-02-20 Thread robert a/k/a r
Hey all Here's another test of the market for subscriptions: An Audible subscription to the show will cost $7 a month in the US and £4.50 a month in the UK. For the money, you'll get four half hour shows. http://www.bit-tech.net/news/2006/02/20/ricky_gervais_podcast_paid/> Do you think enough

Re: [videoblogging] Will people buy subscriptions

2006-02-20 Thread Ted Tagami
that's a bit steep on the pricing, but who knows? Will be worth watching the stats as they announce their successes.On 2/20/06, robert a/k/a r [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Hey allHere's another test of the market for subscriptions: An Audible subscription to the show will cost $7 a month in the US

Re: [videoblogging] Will people buy subscriptions

2006-02-20 Thread Paul Knight
To be fair, I wish we could all charge for our podcasts video or otherwise on itunes.  Then we could get some revenue from our hobbies.  Then we could get round the copyright issues and pay the artist as well, everyones a winner.My 2pPaul KnightOn 21 Feb 2006, at 01:28, robert a/k/a r wrote:Hey

[videoblogging] Re: making DVDs on Mac OS X

2006-02-20 Thread Bill Streeter
I just feed iDVD an uncompressed quicktime file and go. Works for me. No complaints. Just make sure you are using a DVD-R not a DVD+R, that seems to be the most common issue when DVD's won't play in set top players. Bill Streeter LO-FI SAINT LOUIS www.lofistl.com --- In

[videoblogging] Re: Will people buy subscriptions

2006-02-20 Thread Bill Streeter
I like Ricky Gervais and all but I think it's kinda high. I would rather pay twice as much and get satelite radio with more hours of programing than I can ever listen to in a month. Just think how much you would be shelling out to listen to all the stuff that you hear now for free if everyone

[videoblogging] Re: Will people buy subscriptions

2006-02-20 Thread hpbatman7
I agree, it may work but I don't think there is a market yet for paid podcasts or vlogs for that matter. Just think, how MANY shows do you listen to or watch and would you be willing to shell out 7 bucks here, 4 bucks, there and so on. I am sure there is a market to make money at podcasting

[videoblogging] example of video in business

2006-02-20 Thread Jay dedman
http://www.driveaway.com/index1.htm click on the video to the right. WMV video. what i love is how this guy runs his own busines, and makes a video explaining the deal. its simple and has personality. imagine if he had a video camera...and filmed little clips. its coming. Jay -- Adventures in

Re: [videoblogging] example of video in business

2006-02-20 Thread Ted Tagami
why have voicemail when you can have videomail?On 2/20/06, Jay dedman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.driveaway.com/index1.htm click on the video to the right. WMV video. what i love is how this guy runs his own busines, and makes a video explaining the deal. its simple and has

Re: [videoblogging] Will people buy subscriptions

2006-02-20 Thread Markus Sandy
the other night i heard about a service that charged $8/year to handle itunes subscriptions, they said you keep 100% of your subscriptions i have not checked this out AT ALL, so please read the fine print carefully not sure if this is the same one, but it is similar:

Re: [videoblogging] 2003 Members And Growing

2006-02-20 Thread Markus Sandy
maybe we should do something special for member # 2006? winner! winner! ;) Paul Knight wrote: Wow, 2003 members. I wonder what the percentage of Americans that is. Not that I am jealous but if you want to join the UKvloggers yahoo group and you are British (come from the right hand side

Re: [videoblogging] Re: Networks afraid of vlogging?

2006-02-20 Thread robert a/k/a r
Heh. Am just catching up on the ton of messages from weekend and see Calacanis also has commented, too, re youtube. http://www.calacanis.com/2006/02/20/youtube-is-not-a-real-business/ Methinks there's more to the youtube popularity. I'm probably one of the hardest peeps convince to test a new

Re: [videoblogging] example of video in business

2006-02-20 Thread robert a/k/a r
Amazing. I 3 his throw-caution-to-the-wind mentality and how fantastically non-conservative (not in a political sense, of course) is his use of media. I did notice, though an unfortunately, some visual artefacts probably due to the video compression, do you think a higher bit rate or a

[videoblogging] The UnholyKnight takes on its first larger project

2006-02-20 Thread Eric
I'm making this post because, when I first came out into the vlogging world all I had were some films I had made which were the best part of the website... Peach Tea, Peach Tea 2, and Aluminum Chef, the 3 Motion Picture Mafia Independent Film releases. And aside from that my videoblog was