Re: [videoblogging] Re: Monetizing mature content?

2008-02-08 Thread Charles Iliya Krempeaux
Just out of curiosity, are you videos online? -- Charles Iliya Krempeaux, B.Sc. http://ChangeLog.ca/ Motorsport Videos http://TireBiterZ.com/ Vlog Razor... Vlogging News... http://vlograzor.com/ On Feb 8, 2008 12:38 AM, Chris [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks for the suggestions! Again,

[videoblogging] Re: Monetizing mature content?

2008-02-08 Thread Chris
Thanks for the suggestions! Again, though, this series is more Mature than Adult. Meaning it falls well within the PG-13 to R range. So I'd be pretty wary of signing onto any adult-specific revenue system. My actresses would have my head on a platter if they went to watch their videos and saw

Re: [videoblogging] preroll time?

2008-02-08 Thread Jan McLaughlin
I've been watching all the networks web shows on and off from the beginning. The least intrusive of them is :05 The longest, :15 All the mid-roll ads are :30 Jn On Feb 7, 2008 6:09 PM, Irina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: yeah, anything longer than 5 seconds gets skipped. thats from a much more

[videoblogging] Re: preroll time?

2008-02-08 Thread Bill Cammack
Pre-roll? Preferably 3-5 seconds. First Position? 5-10 seconds. I really don't enjoy watching 15 seconds of show and then 15 seconds of commercial. Depending on how long your show is, you can get away with another 15 second spot in the middle or near the end, but those are less coveted by

[videoblogging] Re: Monetizing mature content?

2008-02-08 Thread Chris
No, actually, I'm just this week in the middle of shooting my first 18-episode mini season. I'm going to be wrapping the first phase of production next Wednesday. I hope to have at least the first couple of episodes online before the end of February. There's a song I want to use over the end

[videoblogging] Is Anyone Here Familiar with Webmunism.com?

2008-02-08 Thread stbdpittsburgh
Hey folks; While peeking at the traffic for our web series, Something to Be Desired, I noticed some traffic to our Blip videos from a site called http://webmunism.com I checked them out and, now, I'm a bit confused. If you search their site for a tag -- in our case, stbd -- you'll see these

Re: [videoblogging] Anyone tried YouTube video ads?

2008-02-08 Thread Jay dedman
We've got ads working on all of our YouTube videos. There are several components to this. Ads on the videos on YouTube site, ads on the YouTube videos off-site on embeds, and ad-sense share which allows you to have your content sent through the ad-sense pipes onto other peoples sites.

Re: [videoblogging] National Protests of Scientology by Anonymous this Sunday

2008-02-08 Thread Jay dedman
wow. we'll be in LA sunday. id love to see what they pull off. Jay On Feb 7, 2008 7:42 PM, Andrew Baron [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This Sunday there will be an amazing protest of Scientology by the Anonymous group. If anyone in the US can make it out to capture some footage in your own

[videoblogging] Re: Which WP theme? ufo'splode? show in a box?

2008-02-08 Thread wazman_au
--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Cheryl [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Because before the newer gear, Apple sold a bunch of older model video iPods. I have one. It won't play the 'big' files, even after updates. Some people need the little ones or they have to manually convert. Since I'm one

[videoblogging] where do videos from famous directors go?

2008-02-08 Thread Jay dedman
There's supposedly going to be a new online video site that features short videos made by professional directors. http://tinyurl.com/33eug9 Cinelan will focus on professionally produced, three-minute nonfiction films that will be distributed worldwide on multiple platforms, including the

Re: [videoblogging] Re: Monetizing mature content?

2008-02-08 Thread Charles Iliya Krempeaux
If you're looking for music. I've found usable music at... http://stockmusic.net/ It's cost money though but it's affordable. (You can music song for under $30.) (Although I make Motorsport videos so I found stuff appropriate for that. But you'll have to look around to see if

Re: [videoblogging] where do videos from famous directors go?

2008-02-08 Thread Gabriel Soucheyre
Hi Jay, we started publishing (professional !?) independant video art on the web some time ago. since this is done in connection with a full database and thesaurus work, it does take a long time. we've got 1500 videos ready but only 300 or so are on line and ca be seen at :

Re: [videoblogging] Re: Home grown blog (was TrafficGeyser.com)

2008-02-08 Thread Jay dedman
On Feb 7, 2008 3:53 PM, influxxmedia [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: But here's my problem. I'm a graphic designer with intermediate web coding skills. I I also ran across this site: http://wpcustomization.com/ WordPress is certainly a great blogging platform - many of us use it and love it.

[videoblogging] Cory Doctorow on Copyright

2008-02-08 Thread Jay dedman
Nothing really new here for followers of the copyright argument, but good to see these conversations getting into mainstream publications: http://tinyurl.com/2j2js5 Im glad the arguments are being laid more and more clear. This is a genuinely radical idea: individuals should hire lawyers to

[videoblogging] Comcast officially admits to throttling bandwidth use

2008-02-08 Thread Jay dedman
After being threatened with an investigation, Comcast has, subtly, written in their contract with users that they do manage traffic. *http://tinyurl.com/2cyjub * **Comcast's decision to affirm its traffic management practices in the newly revised ToS is a welcome baby step towards greater

[videoblogging] Re: Monetizing mature content?

2008-02-08 Thread Chris
Thanks! I have plenty of music at my disposal... lots of friends with long defunct (but excellent) bands. This one song would be perfect, though... it's also from a defunct indie band, but in this case the singer was only ever a casual - but friendly - acquaintance of mine. And she's also done

[videoblogging] Re: Home grown blog (was TrafficGeyser.com)

2008-02-08 Thread influxxmedia
Well, I don't have that kind of cash to dedicate to a site design. Yet. But it is not a bad idea. You are absolutely right when you look at TIME == MONEY and we can all be putting our time into more productive ventures. I absolutely have ZERO plans of monetizing my site or work, and the

Re: [videoblogging] Comcast officially admits to throttling bandwidth use

2008-02-08 Thread Richard H. Hall
This will be the a good real test of whether or not the FCC will follow up on their promise to enforce network neutrality, in terms of penalties for comcast. I'm not holding my breath. ... Richard On Feb 8, 2008 10:17 AM, Jay dedman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: After being threatened with an

[videoblogging] Re: National Protests of Scientology by Anonymous this Sunday

2008-02-08 Thread David Howell
Whoa...there's going to be 2 protests here in Cedar Rapids!? I didnt even know there was a Scientology Church here. I'll be venturing out there Sunday to get this on video! David http://www.davidhowellstudios.com --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Jay dedman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: wow.

[videoblogging] Re: National Protests of Scientology by Anonymous this Sunday

2008-02-08 Thread David Howell
Oops. Nevermind. Just noticed that there arent Churches here. The red markers on that COS map are Anonymous members. *duh* My bad. David http://www.davidhowellstudios.com --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, David Howell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Whoa...there's going to be 2 protests here

[videoblogging] Re: Home grown blog (was TrafficGeyser.com)

2008-02-08 Thread influxxmedia
Hey, that WP/SIAB tutorial was great. Makes it seem very straighforward. I would be tempted to give it a whirl. But as was discussed earlier it is also the time. Still might be worth putting away some coin to pay a WP dude to do it. Great suggestions, thanks everyone Or jump into

Re: [videoblogging] Re: National Protests of Scientology by Anonymous this Sunday

2008-02-08 Thread Adam Quirk
I think it's weird that so many people are up in arms over Scientology, when other religions have been practicing equally cult-like behavior for centuries. And the fact that this 'anonymous' group is most concerned over their tax-free status is hilarious. Look how much money the Catholic church

RE: [videoblogging] youtube prerolls

2008-02-08 Thread Jake Ludington
Here's a question for the YouTuber's in the group, especially those who are partners. Have you ever uploaded videos to YouTube that included your own sponsor prerolls built in? Yes, although I generally run them following a brief intro. Does YouTube care if you do that? I'm not sure if

Re: [videoblogging] Re: National Protests of Scientology by Anonymous this Sunday

2008-02-08 Thread David Meade
There's some here in Indy ... but I dunno if I want the scary Scientology people to be able to film me filming them filming the protest ... somehow I'm pretty sure that ends with me being tied to a chair in over lit basement room being forced to confess my deepest fears and flaws to an ash tray.

Re: [videoblogging] youtube prerolls

2008-02-08 Thread Kathryn Jones
I have jim, and while I am not a partner, youtube doesn't seem to care...though once again, I think it can hinder viewership, perhaps especially on youtube.. best! kathryn http://www.synchronis.tv On Feb 8, 2008, at 12:37 PM, Jim Kukral wrote: Here's a question for the YouTuber's in the

Re: [videoblogging] youtube prerolls

2008-02-08 Thread Adam Quirk
We ran homemade prerolls for a few months last year and uploaded to 10 or 12 different sites/services (ex. http://youtube.com/watch?v=mRABQOh5z1Q ). Nobody seemed to mind. And although we made a bit of money from them, we decided they weren't worth the aesthetic bad taste it left in our mouths.

Re: [videoblogging] Re: National Protests of Scientology by Anonymous this Sunday

2008-02-08 Thread J. Rhett Aultman
Having watched Steve Fishman's video deposition in full, I can no longer support this point of view. I guess I should first off mention that I have no love for the Catholic church in its current incarnation, so even given what I'm about to say, there is no inherent hypocrisy. There are three

Re: [videoblogging] Is Anyone Here Familiar with Webmunism.com?

2008-02-08 Thread Roxanne Darling
great questions Justin and we are back to the discussion of hijacked feeds. Rox On Feb 8, 2008 5:43 AM, stbdpittsburgh [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hey folks; While peeking at the traffic for our web series, Something to Be Desired, I noticed some traffic to our Blip videos from a site called

[videoblogging] Re: Home grown blog (was TrafficGeyser.com)

2008-02-08 Thread influxxmedia
Dudesyou guys are spoiling me :) Thanks for the link. A ton. adam --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, David Meade [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Feb 7, 2008 3:53 PM, influxxmedia [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: But here's my problem. I'm a graphic designer with intermediate web coding

[videoblogging] Re: preroll time?

2008-02-08 Thread Bill Cammack
Yes. I should have mentioned that those were my personal preferences as far as watching ads on shows. I don't buy or sell ads and have nothing to do with that industry. Some sites actually throw 30 second ads up before the video plays, as if you're about to watch an entire 30-minute television

[videoblogging] Re: National Protests of Scientology by Anonymous this Sunday

2008-02-08 Thread Steve Watkins
I reckon its because: Unlike other religions it has a more blatant business model involving charging for access to their version of the holy scriptures. It doesnt have the benefit of hundreds or thousands of years to obscure the origins of the texts. Having been a science fiction author does

Re: [videoblogging] Re: preroll time?

2008-02-08 Thread Zachary Braiker
Standard time for pre-roll is :10 or :15 seconds. We buy media for clients, and I placed several :15 ads this month. Best, Zachary On Feb 8, 2008 2:46 AM, Bill Cammack [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Pre-roll? Preferably 3-5 seconds. First Position? 5-10 seconds. I really don't enjoy watching 15

[videoblogging] Re: Home grown blog (was TrafficGeyser.com)

2008-02-08 Thread influxxmedia
Okay, I really got no excuse now. Thats wicked. Thanks a million. This groups rocks!! --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Jay dedman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I also ran across this site: http://wpcustomization.com/

[videoblogging] Re: Which WP theme? ufo'splode? show in a box?

2008-02-08 Thread wazman_au
Just to be clear: all video iPods and iPhones, oldest to newest and regardless of their actual screen size, are quite happy with a 640x480 file of the specs I've mentioned. I make smaller mp4, Flash and wmv files for people who want to watch directly at the site. The 640x480/h.264/baseline lc

[videoblogging] youtube prerolls

2008-02-08 Thread Jim Kukral
Here's a question for the YouTuber's in the group, especially those who are partners. Have you ever uploaded videos to YouTube that included your own sponsor prerolls built in? Does YouTube care if you do that? Jim [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Re: [videoblogging] Re: Which WP theme? ufo'splode? show in a box?

2008-02-08 Thread Jay dedman
I have the oldest video iPod too, and I produce a single big video of each episode that will play on all video iPods and the AppleTV as well. Can you clarify what you mean by big videos? I mean 640x480 and compressed in H.264, baseline low-complexity. I open my full AVI version of the

[videoblogging] Re: Which WP theme? ufo'splode? show in a box?

2008-02-08 Thread Cheryl
I mean if I use QuickTime Pro's iPod export option, resulting m4v files won't play on my older iPod Video. I have not tried further crunching it with Videora iPod Converter because I don't have it. Sounds like I should, though. Cheryl --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, wazman_au [EMAIL

[videoblogging] Fwd: WGBH Lab Announces New Open Call for Short Films

2008-02-08 Thread ryanne hodson
just wanted to pass this along to anyone who is interested cheers!! -- Forwarded message -- From: WGBH Lab [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Feb 4, 2008 6:30 AM Subject: WGBH Lab Announces New Open Call for Short Films To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[videoblogging] Re: Which WP theme? ufo'splode? show in a box?

2008-02-08 Thread Cheryl
So far I have not found any settings I can export from QuickTime that play on my older iPod Video at 640x480, but I haven't tried very hard. I just keep making smaller versions. 320x240 or 365x205. One day when I have a whole afternoon to kill, I might experiment. But that day isn't on the

Re: [videoblogging] Re: Which WP theme? ufo'splode? show in a box?

2008-02-08 Thread Michael Verdi
That's pretty odd. Have you ever updated the software on your iPod? I have that same model and mine can play the 640 x 480 videos exported with QuickTime Pro. - Verdi On Feb 8, 2008 7:02 PM, Cheryl [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: So far I have not found any settings I can export from QuickTime

Re: [videoblogging] Re: Which WP theme? ufo'splode? show in a box?

2008-02-08 Thread Brook Hinton
Yup, can't remember if its a software or firmware update, but basically the old video ipods magically become 640x480/1500k/h.264 (of a sort) happy once they are updated with it. On 2/8/08, Michael Verdi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That's pretty odd. Have you ever updated the software on your