Re: [videoblogging] Re: Top Video Sites in December 2006

2007-02-07 Thread Rupert
You're right, Bill - but the great thing is, I would say that almost all of the handful of TV directors and creatives I know got into it originally (whatever their values now about success=audience) because they wanted to create, and be as good as they can be at creating challenging

Re: [videoblogging] Re: Links back on MySpace

2007-02-07 Thread Jan McLaughlin
Payment thresholds certainly bum me out, but I can't help but understand the cost efficiency of not sending out checks for $5 or less. What I don't get is why the money doesn't accrue over time, like Cingular minutes unused. Shucks. Jan On 2/6/07, Darren Winkler Darren Scott [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [videoblogging] a youtube section for flagged - banned videos...or

2007-02-07 Thread Jan McLaughlin
Great idea, John. A salon refuse. A collection of degenerate art in the great tradition of censors everywhere. Go for it! Jan On 2/6/07, John Cardenas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: would be great to have a youtube or veoh banned-flagged videos section... there are some kind of juicy-funny

[videoblogging] Re: Wow! Steve Jobs takes a stance against DRM

2007-02-07 Thread Steve Watkins
I think its potentially the most useful thing Steve Jobs has ever said. Id be interested whether he's always felt this way, and just felt he had to go along with the record companies in the past. The timing fascinates me, why now? Does he know something we dont, is there some historic opportunity

[videoblogging] Re: Not something to celebrate

2007-02-07 Thread Jarod
I don't know... I think I'm one of the few here that have mixed emotions on this. I *am* against the government demanding the footage... but at the same time he may have footage of people throwing a burning mattress under a cop car and other acts of vandalism. I applaud his determination though,

[videoblogging] Re: Attributing your work with CC licenses

2007-02-07 Thread Steve Watkins
Thanks thats very useful stuff, covers some of the areas that were discussed here very recently, and provides some nice clear answers. So someone does need to include a link to your page, as part of the attribution, so long as that page includes the CC license info for that work. And you can

Re: [videoblogging] Re: Not something to celebrate

2007-02-07 Thread Deirdre Straughan
Hmm. I missed that piece of news before. Otherwise, I would have agreed with Jarod. I've never felt sure about the gray areas in this one. On 2/7/07, Steve Rhodes [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: No, Josh has always said he doesn't have any footage of any of that (and this was confirmed by a

[videoblogging] Re: Not something to celebrate

2007-02-07 Thread Bill Cammack
http://joshwolf.net/freejosh/ Wolf has repeatedly stated under oath that his unpublished material does not contain footage of any of the alleged crimes committed. In a show of good faith, Wolf has offered to let the judge review his tape. The Honorable Judge William Alsop refused. --- In

Re: [videoblogging] Re: Not something to celebrate

2007-02-07 Thread Deirdre Straughan
Okay... let's count the things I have to worry about as a blogger: - saying something that will piss off some religious nut (pick your flavor - I despise them all) and cause someone to call for my death - saying something or allowing something to be said on my blog which could lead to lawsuits

[videoblogging] New Adventure Posted!

2007-02-07 Thread amani_c
Hey group hope your day is off to a great start. I just posted my latest adventure. www.myurbanreport.com http://myurbanreport.blip.tv Peace!!

[videoblogging] Re: Not something to celebrate

2007-02-07 Thread Jarod
Well guess my mind has been changed... didn't hear that the Judge refused to view it. Guess I'm with the majority after all ;) Jarod. --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Bill Cammack [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://joshwolf.net/freejosh/ Wolf has repeatedly stated under oath that his

[videoblogging] Re: Video Server

2007-02-07 Thread David Howell
Blip.tv In my opinion, they are the best you will find. David http://www.davidhowellstudios.com --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, toekneearm [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hey. Is anyone using a separate server for their videos? Something that can handle spikes in downloads/streaming? I want

Re: [videoblogging] Re: Video Server

2007-02-07 Thread CarLBanks
They are the best and most awesome video host out there! On 2/7/07, David Howell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Blip.tv In my opinion, they are the best you will find. David http://www.davidhowellstudios.com --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com videoblogging%40yahoogroups.com, toekneearm

[videoblogging] blip.tv showcase this sunday night @ the pioneer theater in nyc

2007-02-07 Thread ericm0rtensen
blip.tv will be showing off some of our favorite comedic shows this Sunday at the Pioneer Theater in New York City. Creators of some great shows will be in attendance, as will members of the blip.tv staff. Please stop by and share a few laughs with us while watching great independent programming

Re: [videoblogging] blip.tv showcase this sunday night @ the pioneer theater in nyc

2007-02-07 Thread Paul Knight
Eric, that sounds great!! For those of us who can't make it to New York, any idea of who's videos you are going to show on a big screen? Paul Knight On 7 Feb 2007, at 16:25, ericm0rtensen wrote: blip.tv will be showing off some of our favorite comedic shows this Sunday at the Pioneer

[videoblogging] Re: blip.tv showcase this sunday night @ the pioneer theater in nyc

2007-02-07 Thread Bill Cammack
Sweet. :D Do we have a show listing, or is it a surprise? -- Bill C. http://ReelSolid.TV --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, ericm0rtensen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: blip.tv will be showing off some of our favorite comedic shows this Sunday at the Pioneer Theater in New York City. Creators

Re: [videoblogging] Re: Links back on MySpace

2007-02-07 Thread Micki Krimmel
Hey Jan. The money does accrue over time on Revver. It's totally cumulative. Once you earn $20, that money goes through verification (against click fraud, etc.) and then you get paid. And then it starts counting over again. If you earn more than $20 every month, you get paid every month. They

Re: [videoblogging] Re: Video Server

2007-02-07 Thread Michael Verdi
blip.tv never missed a beat when one of my videos got dugg. -Verdi On 2/7/07, CarLBanks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: They are the best and most awesome video host out there! On 2/7/07, David Howell [EMAIL PROTECTED] taoofdavid%40gmail.com wrote: Blip.tv In my opinion, they are the best

[videoblogging] Re: Video Server

2007-02-07 Thread Tony Armstrong
Thanks guys but I'm looking for a server that isn't going to share my videos or negotiate with advertisers on my behalf. T --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Michael Verdi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: blip.tv never missed a beat when one of my videos got dugg. -Verdi On 2/7/07, CarLBanks

Re: [videoblogging] Re: Video Server

2007-02-07 Thread Mike Hudack
Hey Tony, advertising on blip.tv is totally opt-in, and you can easily disable all our sharing options. Yours, Mike Blip.tv - Original Message - From: videoblogging@yahoogroups.com videoblogging@yahoogroups.com To: videoblogging@yahoogroups.com videoblogging@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wed

[videoblogging] Re: blip.tv showcase this sunday night @ the pioneer theater in nyc

2007-02-07 Thread ericm0rtensen
It's a surprise! :) I can tell you that it will center around comedy, scripted shows and a little bit around pleasing what I understand to be Pioneer Theater regulars...altho some of the content exists outside of those constraints. I started with every type of show/vlog you could imagine and

[videoblogging] Re: Video Server

2007-02-07 Thread Tony Armstrong
Cool. Thanks Mike. I'll take a closer look at Blip.tv for my personal use. T --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Mike Hudack [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hey Tony, advertising on blip.tv is totally opt-in, and you can easily disable all our sharing options. Yours, Mike Blip.tv -

[videoblogging] Re: Video Server

2007-02-07 Thread mark raheja
are there any problems with hosting on Blip, but brokering one's ad deals separately? -M mark raheja www.thememeingoflife.com markraheja [at] gmail [dot] com 416.451.3640

Re: [videoblogging] Re: Video Server

2007-02-07 Thread Mike Hudack
You can do this. In the future we may charge a fee for hosting videos that carry advertising that we didn't broker. - Original Message - From: videoblogging@yahoogroups.com videoblogging@yahoogroups.com To: videoblogging@yahoogroups.com videoblogging@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wed Feb 07

Re: [videoblogging] Re: Not something to celebrate

2007-02-07 Thread Jay dedman
On 2/7/07, Bill Cammack [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://joshwolf.net/freejosh/ Wolf has repeatedly stated under oath that his unpublished material does not contain footage of any of the alleged crimes committed. In a show of good faith, Wolf has offered to let the judge review his tape.

[videoblogging] the MTV news format

2007-02-07 Thread Jay dedman
Richard Bluestein is doing a new show. http://insanefilms.com/?p=329 its funny to watch because he does such a good job borrowing the MTV news style. stand in front of a bluescreen with cool graphics. where casual T-shirts. good lighting and sound. Read short stories with some B-roll. a good

[videoblogging] Re: seattle vloggers where art thou?

2007-02-07 Thread leanbackvids
WA List: http://community.vlogmap.org/region?state=WA WA Map: http://community.vlogmap.org/maps/regional?state=WA WA RSS: http://community.vlogmap.org/regionalfeed.php?state=WA Also, Ignite Seattle is coming up and is co-hosted by fellow vlogger Bre Pettis... http://igniteseattle.com/ -Matt

Re: [videoblogging] Re: Video Server

2007-02-07 Thread Joshua Kinberg
Hey Mike, How would you determine if a video includes an advertisement in this scenario? -josh On 2/7/07, Mike Hudack [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You can do this. In the future we may charge a fee for hosting videos that carry advertising that we didn't broker. - Original Message -

[videoblogging] Joost for mac

2007-02-07 Thread Jay dedman
I got my hands on a couple invites for Joost on the mac (beta). If youre interested, please email me offlist. I'll be gone all afternoon..so dont expect a reply till tonight. Please dont email unless you really care about Joost.. so I dont get a hundred emails from people who want free stuff. The

Re: [videoblogging] Wow! Steve Jobs takes a stance against DRM

2007-02-07 Thread Rupert
Really interesting. And not just related to music. Online video content is getting seriously locked up with DRM, and exactly the same argument applies: Steve Jobs: The third alternative is to abolish DRMs entirely... and Apple would embrace it in a heartbeat. If the big four music

Re: [videoblogging] Wow! Steve Jobs takes a stance against DRM

2007-02-07 Thread Joshua Kinberg
Posted a reaction on my blog (trying to blog more these days)... http://www.joshkinberg.com/blog/archives/2007/02/steve_jobs_take_1.php -Josh On 2/7/07, Rupert [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Really interesting. And not just related to music. Online video content is getting seriously locked up

Re: [videoblogging] ANOTHER VIDEO CONVERTER SITE FOUND ON MY LIFEHACKERS FEED

2007-02-07 Thread Nathan Freitas
Yeah it was definitely an experiment, though we are getting about 1 to 2 conversion requests per minute. Eeek! If anyone has any requests, needs, features, or other ideas for an online video converter, lemme know. This is meant to be more of a web service than a download videos from any site

Re: [videoblogging] Wow! Steve Jobs takes a stance against DRM

2007-02-07 Thread sull
interesting reaction... http://www.readwriteweb.com/archives/steve_jobs_music_drm.php On 2/7/07, Joshua Kinberg [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Posted a reaction on my blog (trying to blog more these days)... http://www.joshkinberg.com/blog/archives/2007/02/steve_jobs_take_1.php -Josh On

Re: [videoblogging] Re: Not something to celebrate

2007-02-07 Thread Steve Rhodes
Yeah, the Chron article is good. The important thing besides increasing pressure to release Josh is to pass a federal shield law. There is a link here for people in California to send email calling for a federal shield law which covers all journalists (there is another version which would not

[videoblogging] Re: blip.tv showcase this sunday night @ the pioneer theater in nyc

2007-02-07 Thread missbhavens1969
D'oh! man, that would be fun! it always seems like there are cool vloggy activities going on in my fair city and I keep missing them! Please know that if I weren't freezing my patootie off upstate with no running water or cooking gas (Hey, I have internet...who needs plumbing or food?) I'd be

RE: [videoblogging] Re: Video Server

2007-02-07 Thread Mike Hudack
I think I'd rather not continue discussing this, since it cuts a bit close to some strategy we'd like to keep close to the vest at the moment. Yours, Mike -Original Message- From: videoblogging@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Joshua Kinberg Sent: Wednesday,

RE: [videoblogging] Re: blip.tv showcase this sunday night @ the pioneer theater in nyc

2007-02-07 Thread Robyn Tippins
Bekah, we're dusted quite nicely with snow here in VA too. Funny, I was just telling my husband that if the phone, electricity or whatever goes out that would be a bummer, but as long as I have my internet I will be ok. Of course, after the 3 hours it would take my laptop batt to die, I'd be

Re: [videoblogging] 100 Second Film Festival - CALL FOR ENTRIES 2007 !!!

2007-02-07 Thread Jason Daniels
not yet, madd mann...what is going on with matt and ltc? jason On 2/7/07, RANDY MANN [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: you a daddy yet?? randy On 2/7/07, Jason Daniels [EMAIL PROTECTED]jdcreativity%40gmail.com wrote: *for immediate release: CONTACT: Jason Daniels [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [videoblogging] 100 Second Film Festival - CALL FOR ENTRIES 2007 !!!

2007-02-07 Thread RANDY MANN
a little body art and people freaked. its mats punk show. i didnt think this went to the list. On 2/7/07, Jason Daniels [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: not yet, madd mann...what is going on with matt and ltc? jason On 2/7/07, RANDY MANN [EMAIL PROTECTED] themaddmann%40gmail.com wrote: you

Re: [videoblogging] Re: Video Server

2007-02-07 Thread Peter Van Dijck
Another option is to host your videos on Amazon S3. It can definitely handle spikes, but you have to pay for them though. I'd stick with blip too. Peter On 2/7/07, Mike Hudack [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I think I'd rather not continue discussing this, since it cuts a bit close to some

[videoblogging] myspace UK contest

2007-02-07 Thread Robyn Tippins
My apologies if this has already been posted to the list: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/6336447.stm MySpace Directing Contest: $1M pounds [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Re: [videoblogging] Video Server

2007-02-07 Thread Lan Bui
Tony, What kind of spikes are you anticipating? 100mb per day? 100gb per day? 100gb per hour? 1,000,000 views per day? I would talk to the big guys of hosting to see if their shared hosting will allow what you anticipate. I used to use 1and1.com for hosting videos on a shared server and

Re: [videoblogging] Wow! Steve Jobs takes a stance against DRM

2007-02-07 Thread groups-yahoo-com
Josh, I disagree with your 4th option, it's no more viable and in fact pretty much the same option as #2. The only thing is apple will be on the recieving end of microsoft's inablility to support it's DRM across a wide array of device... as is CLEARLY the case with playsforsure and the fact that

[videoblogging] Re: Video Server

2007-02-07 Thread leanbackvids
I can't help but recommend that you should host your own domain and videos. It can be cheap and offer many benefits. For under $10, Dreamhost offers over 1.8TB per month with weekly increases. That is way more bandwidth than most vloggers will need, and it can withstand a Digg day. The biggest

Re: [videoblogging] Wow! Steve Jobs takes a stance against DRM

2007-02-07 Thread Joshua Kinberg
First, I'm not a supporter of DRM, and I understand its technical shortcomings... but to be clear, I don't think its the case that PlaysForSure is any less effective than any other DRM out there, including FairPlay. PlaysForSure is currently being used by just about every online music and video

[videoblogging] Re: Video Server

2007-02-07 Thread Tony Armstrong
Thanks everyone for your great suggestions! T

Re: [videoblogging] Wow! Steve Jobs takes a stance against DRM

2007-02-07 Thread Mike Meiser
On 2/7/07, Joshua Kinberg [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: First, I'm not a supporter of DRM, and I understand its technical shortcomings... but to be clear, I don't think its the case that PlaysForSure is any less effective than any other DRM out there, including FairPlay. PlaysForSure is

Re: [videoblogging] Wow! Steve Jobs takes a stance against DRM

2007-02-07 Thread Mike Meiser
From the ReadWriteWeb article In effect (and Apple fans please don't get upset with this phrasing of words), this article is a piece of propaganda from Apple. The position is that Apple and Steve Jobs hate DRM just as much as you and I, so they will gladly support the abolition of DRM - if the

Re: [videoblogging] Re: Top Video Sites in December 2006

2007-02-07 Thread Mike Meiser
That thing that's differnet, is it's it's communications. Just because I can only speak to one person on the phone does that mean phones suck. The value is podcasting, and video sharing is communications... it's in staying on touch with people you know. The example I always give is

[videoblogging] Re: Wow! Steve Jobs takes a stance against DRM

2007-02-07 Thread leanbackvids
Check out the book The Long Tail. It uses the example of RealNetworks' Rhapsody, which is a subscription-based system that allows you to basically rent music. It is actually quite nice because you can find so much more new content. Anyways, they've found that every song added to the the 2+

[videoblogging] New stats on blip are awesome!

2007-02-07 Thread Roxanne Darling
Mike - please give everyone a huge hug for me today. They are really terrific! Aloha, Rox -- Roxanne Darling o ke kai means of the sea in hawaiian 808-384-5554 http://www.beachwalks.tv http://www.barefeetshop.com http://www.barefeetstudios.com http://www.inthetransition.com

Re: [videoblogging] Re: Video Server

2007-02-07 Thread Rupert
I know a lot of people use Dreamhost, but for anyone thinking of signing up, I'd check out David Meade's recent experiences with them at www.davidmeade.com - poor support, so common to Hosting services, which is yet another reason to use Blip. On 8 Feb 2007, at 02:09, leanbackvids wrote: I