[videoblogging] Intro New Green Show from the Ask A Ninja Editor
Hi Guys, I wanted to tell you guys about our new green show called ZapRoot. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MlP_1MSDK_U ZapRoot is an unconventional bite-sized news show that covers the fast changing world of the modern Green Revolution. With sarcasm, silliness, sanity, ZapRoot encourages you to have a better time while making a better world. We got our asses handed to us by NewTeeVee, see here: http://tinyurl.com/ynmu7r The show is produced by me (Damien Somerset) Sarah Szalavitz. I was the Executive Producer of TreehuggerTV, producer for Ecorazzi, a web video consultant for GOOD Magazine, and I edit Ask A Ninja. And if you don't know who Sarah Szalavitz is, your just not running in the right circles of nerddom. She is the Director of Content Development for Veoh Networks, Produces Alive in Baghdad and controls the trajectory of the stars and planets in her spare time. We're big fans of the VideoBloggingList and hope you guys like the show. Damien
[videoblogging] Re: Intro New Green Show from the Ask A Ninja Editor
--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, damiensomerset [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Guys, I wanted to tell you guys about our new green show called ZapRoot. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MlP_1MSDK_U ZapRoot is an unconventional bite-sized news show that covers the fast changing world of the modern Green Revolution. With sarcasm, silliness, sanity, ZapRoot encourages you to have a better time while making a better world. We got our asses handed to us by NewTeeVee, see here: http://tinyurl.com/ynmu7r Nice work on the show, Damien. Congrats, and good luck with it. :) Here's the reply I posted to the NewTeeVee article: = I didn't mind the production values, though I do see your point that some people will see ZapRoot as being too highly produced not to be the `front' for some sort of entrepreneurial interest. I'll be interested to see how the viewers react to jump-cutting a small character over a moving greenscreen background. I've done my own jump-cut videos against a static background or even a static background with changing depths. I've seen Damien Somerset's work on Ask A Ninja, which is jump-cutting over one solid color and in a confined space. Of course, Ze Frank utilized jump-cuts again, in a confined space with a certain size/space/distance relationship between the character and the camera. What I haven't seen and maybe this is the next big thing is jump-cutting over a moving background where the character's so far away from the camera that they completely physically disappear from one location and arrive somewhere else on the screen several times within the same sentence. Having said that, I think the writing's fascinating and they have the niche subject matter to create a very popular show. They definitely have the elements of that formula that's worked so well for other video blog shows. ZapRoot seems ambitious and edgy Definitely one to keep an eye on in the coming months. = I think the show is very well done and is going to turn a lot of heads with the style and the edginess. Personally, I found it hard to watch with the on-air-talent hyperspacing all over the place, but that's partially because I tend to watch videos full-screen. Even if they're small, I zoom them with my macbook pro zoom feature. In trying to focus on the talent, I found myself looking at empty green space very often, and then during the time I spent re-locating the character, I wasn't listening to the dialogue so I was missing the point of the sentences. Then again, I was looking at the video for checking out the style of it, not to listen to the message of it. It's possible that your actual viewers, who are specifically interested in whatever you're talking about, will be more in-tune with the audio than the video and you'll be very successful in getting your point across. However, like I said in the post... Maybe hyperspacing the talent is the next big thing, and you're about to set a trend. :) Either way, you definitely have the proper elements in place to have a highly-viewed and popular show, like http://webbalert.com or http://wallstrip.com or http://textra.podshow.com/ or http://9.yahoo.com/. -- billcammack http://BillCammack.com The show is produced by me (Damien Somerset) Sarah Szalavitz. I was the Executive Producer of TreehuggerTV, producer for Ecorazzi, a web video consultant for GOOD Magazine, and I edit Ask A Ninja. And if you don't know who Sarah Szalavitz is, your just not running in the right circles of nerddom. She is the Director of Content Development for Veoh Networks, Produces Alive in Baghdad and controls the trajectory of the stars and planets in her spare time. We're big fans of the VideoBloggingList and hope you guys like the show. Damien
[videoblogging] Re: Free tools for filmmakers
I've been scouting everywhere for model releases and similar items. I'm required to use a release for a project that I'm starting. Also the field log sheet is going to come in handy. Cool beans, Gena http://outonthestoop.blogspot.com --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Jay dedman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: this site is aimed more at people making movies...but might be handy for some people on this list: http://www.dependentfilms.net/files.html Downloadable forms, script software, and releases. jay -- http://jaydedman.com 917 371 6790 **check out the new look: ryanishungry.com**
[videoblogging] Video with embedded hyperlinks using Asterpix
Video with embedded hyperlinks using Asterpix. http://tinyurl.com/2y5uua
[videoblogging] Re: Video with embedded hyperlinks using Asterpix
--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Steve Garfield [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Video with embedded hyperlinks using Asterpix. http://tinyurl.com/2y5uua That's very sweet! :D Sweeter than that is Jay's ancient product placement video that you linked! http://www.momentshowing.net/momentshowing/files/feeling-ad.mov The beacon was distracting... especially before I watched the Asterpix tutorial video on their site which explained what that blinking thing was. If you can make the notes without activating the visual beacon, that'll be good and make the video more like an easter egg hunt than please click me... I have information for you. It's a fantastic concept. Revolutionary when it makes its way into video you can actualy use in our normal posting process. Beacon-aside... I like it better than the current mid-roll options for advertising. -- billcammack http://realfans.tv
[videoblogging] Re: Intro New Green Show from the Ask A Ninja Editor
OMG! Teaching children how to make furniture from cardboard? This has got to be propaganda/training funded by the New World Order folks or Boise Cascade. It reminds me of a past Digital Millennium Copyright Act case ... a little guy vs. the big guy http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FedEx_furniture#The_story You make no mention of this. Why? My suspicions confirmed? The timing ... CBS's Kid Nation ... What is going on? Lost your home due to Foreclosure which was the result of loosing your job which was the result of corporate off-shoring? Yes times will be tough, but your kids will know how to make living under an overpass comfortable. Sure you may be a wreck emotionally, but your Kids will be ready to govern the Nation, so sit back, put your feet up ... I am all for preparedness, but what about rain and flooding ... fire hazard ... maybe I am missing the bigger picture? Kidde tested? Coming soon! The Cardboard Castle Series? http://www.kidde.com/utcfs/Templates/Pages/Template-53/0,8062,pageId%3D1201%26siteId%3D384,00.html I cannot believe how so right and so wrong this information is. And the sex toys! Besides free Lego Blocks ... what does ZapRoot gain advocating people send BioHazards through the mail? WHO is behind this? UPS? FedEx? DHL? Or perhaps it is the plastic Biohazard bag industry? Is sandwich theft from the break-room refrigerator by employees so prevalent at your office, management packs their lunch in these bags? Cum clean. Speaking of clean. I remember a video http://www.treehugger.com/files/2006/09/treehuggertv_sextoys.php Now I am really worried, perhaps unfounded but with all the recent recalls ... I'll never put anything plastic in my mouth again. Thanks for making us all more paranoid then the day before... Nice stuff, good luck. And if you do land one of the above as a sponsor please hand deliver my percentage. --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, damiensomerset [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Guys, I wanted to tell you guys about our new green show called ZapRoot. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MlP_1MSDK_U ZapRoot is an unconventional bite-sized news show that covers the fast changing world of the modern Green Revolution. With sarcasm, silliness, sanity, ZapRoot encourages you to have a better time while making a better world. We got our asses handed to us by NewTeeVee, see here: http://tinyurl.com/ynmu7r The show is produced by me (Damien Somerset) Sarah Szalavitz. I was the Executive Producer of TreehuggerTV, producer for Ecorazzi, a web video consultant for GOOD Magazine, and I edit Ask A Ninja. And if you don't know who Sarah Szalavitz is, your just not running in the right circles of nerddom. She is the Director of Content Development for Veoh Networks, Produces Alive in Baghdad and controls the trajectory of the stars and planets in her spare time. We're big fans of the VideoBloggingList and hope you guys like the show. Damien
[videoblogging] Par-tay with Chris Brogan and Jonny 2-nite
Chris Brogan is my guest tonight on Jonny's Par-tay. For those who don't know Chris, he's a community builder, founder of Podcamp, Video On the Net promoter, social media maven, and a man with many friends (1500+ on twitter). Warning: Thoughts may be provoked. As always, you are welcome to participate via the chatroom and if you get an operator11.com account, I'll put you on via your webcam. Let's par-tay. (Bring your own lampshade) http://jonnygoldstein.com
[videoblogging] Re: Intro New Green Show from the Ask A Ninja Editor
Im with newteevee on this one, sure does look like its going to be the worst greenwashing bullshit marketing in the style of a magazine format tv show, that Ive yet had the misfortune to cast my eyes upon. Yeah yeah, lets shop ourselves out of the unsustainable nightmare and feel real cool about ourselves at the same time, bah to all those doom and gloomers, its not worth doing unless its fun, never mind if it doesnt solve any of the real problems. People dont want to face those problems anyway, what they need is more distractions, and as a bonus we can all make a buck whilst feeling good about achieving nothing. Fear not, all the stuff that isnt really sustainable will start to dissapear up its own backside as soon as the realities of our poor energy future start to bite. Then we'll go hunting for a sort of fun thats more real. Its fun to be alive. Whistle whilst you work, the fun of people coming together to collectively overcome massive challenges, the fun of staying warm and fed for another day. I promise to do a twisted version of this show within 7 days, I have the same hair colour as the host, but my bluescreenings going to be pretty shoddy. Maybe Im wrong and every little helps, hell the show hasnt been around long enough for me o be condeming it in such harsh terms, but hey, I cant keep my initial opinion to myself, sorry. Cheers Steve Elbows --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, bordercollieaustralianshepherd [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: OMG! Teaching children how to make furniture from cardboard? This has got to be propaganda/training funded by the New World Order folks or Boise Cascade. It reminds me of a past Digital Millennium Copyright Act case ... a little guy vs. the big guy http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FedEx_furniture#The_story You make no mention of this. Why? My suspicions confirmed? The timing ... CBS's Kid Nation ... What is going on? Lost your home due to Foreclosure which was the result of loosing your job which was the result of corporate off-shoring? Yes times will be tough, but your kids will know how to make living under an overpass comfortable. Sure you may be a wreck emotionally, but your Kids will be ready to govern the Nation, so sit back, put your feet up ... I am all for preparedness, but what about rain and flooding ... fire hazard ... maybe I am missing the bigger picture? Kidde tested? Coming soon! The Cardboard Castle Series? http://www.kidde.com/utcfs/Templates/Pages/Template-53/0,8062,pageId%3D1201%26siteId%3D384,00.html I cannot believe how so right and so wrong this information is. And the sex toys! Besides free Lego Blocks ... what does ZapRoot gain advocating people send BioHazards through the mail? WHO is behind this? UPS? FedEx? DHL? Or perhaps it is the plastic Biohazard bag industry? Is sandwich theft from the break-room refrigerator by employees so prevalent at your office, management packs their lunch in these bags? Cum clean. Speaking of clean. I remember a video http://www.treehugger.com/files/2006/09/treehuggertv_sextoys.php Now I am really worried, perhaps unfounded but with all the recent recalls ... I'll never put anything plastic in my mouth again. Thanks for making us all more paranoid then the day before... Nice stuff, good luck. And if you do land one of the above as a sponsor please hand deliver my percentage. --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, damiensomerset damiensomerset@ wrote: Hi Guys, I wanted to tell you guys about our new green show called ZapRoot. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MlP_1MSDK_U ZapRoot is an unconventional bite-sized news show that covers the fast changing world of the modern Green Revolution. With sarcasm, silliness, sanity, ZapRoot encourages you to have a better time while making a better world. We got our asses handed to us by NewTeeVee, see here: http://tinyurl.com/ynmu7r The show is produced by me (Damien Somerset) Sarah Szalavitz. I was the Executive Producer of TreehuggerTV, producer for Ecorazzi, a web video consultant for GOOD Magazine, and I edit Ask A Ninja. And if you don't know who Sarah Szalavitz is, your just not running in the right circles of nerddom. She is the Director of Content Development for Veoh Networks, Produces Alive in Baghdad and controls the trajectory of the stars and planets in her spare time. We're big fans of the VideoBloggingList and hope you guys like the show. Damien
[videoblogging] I Touch Myself
Did not see anyone else mention this unless the reason is everyone knew about it already. The slow rollout seems foolish. Then again if it is pre-sales that end up as Christmas gift certificates, that is brilliant marketing. Imagine, you know how many to make, have the money in the bank earning interest and all that free buzz around the web, water cooler, night club and schools. Smart. http://www.apple.com/ipodtouch/guidedtour/medium.html
[videoblogging] Facebook Opens To Public Search
http://gigaom.com/2007/09/05/facebook-open-to-public-search/ -- billcammack http://realfans.tv
[videoblogging] Re: Intro New Green Show from the Ask A Ninja Editor
--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Steve Watkins [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Im with newteevee on this one, sure does look like its going to be the worst greenwashing bullshit marketing in the style of a magazine format tv show, that Ive yet had the misfortune to cast my eyes upon. How do you really feel Steve? The first episode is one of the most polished things I've seen as a pilot in a while. Certainly more polished then the first AskANinja episode (and maybe even the current Ninja episodes :P). It's just like anything else in the space. Someone else's show does not threaten your show. If you're in the similar genre, but no one is watching you and watching them, that's your fault. If you feel that a show should be doing something better or different, you should go out and produce that show. Shut up and produce good shows and then get better. Always get better. -Kent, askaninja.com
[videoblogging] Re: Intro New Green Show from the Ask A Ninja Editor
Yeah my rant wasnt ver nice, sorry about that. The production values seem high, it was the nature of some of the content style that got me all wound up. But yeah, I am a big fan of how much different video can coexist on the net, none of my criticisms were anything to do with this show threatening anybody else. I freely admit to being a mostly useless git who fails consistently to produce any shows, so I certainly only have myself to blame for nobody watching - theres nothing to watch! Shutting up is probably the best advice Ive had for a while, I'll go do that for a while. Steve Elbows --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Kent Nichols [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Steve Watkins steve@ wrote: Im with newteevee on this one, sure does look like its going to be the worst greenwashing bullshit marketing in the style of a magazine format tv show, that Ive yet had the misfortune to cast my eyes upon. How do you really feel Steve? The first episode is one of the most polished things I've seen as a pilot in a while. Certainly more polished then the first AskANinja episode (and maybe even the current Ninja episodes :P). It's just like anything else in the space. Someone else's show does not threaten your show. If you're in the similar genre, but no one is watching you and watching them, that's your fault. If you feel that a show should be doing something better or different, you should go out and produce that show. Shut up and produce good shows and then get better. Always get better. -Kent, askaninja.com
[videoblogging] Re: Facebook Opens To Public Search
There is no way to search the web for the metadata (digital fingerprint) embedded in a image or video file ...Yet. For use as a way to copyright, track or retain ownership it would be Pretty cool. To enable tagging or some other helpful feature, that too would be cool. But because this is still murky ground and prone to spoofing or worse ID theft (add someone else's metadata to a image or video) it is a concern. Something to keep in mind. http://blogs.adobe.com/jnack/2007/07/beware_your_met.html http://www.sno.phy.queensu.ca/~phil/exiftool/ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exif http://www.eff.org/deeplinks/archives/005371.php It's also possible to remove (or change) the EXIF tag data using photo-editing software. http://tinyurl.com/yb8qfr http://graphicssoft.about.com/od/exifsoftware/EXIF_IPTC_XMP_Software_Metadata_Readers_Editors_Extraction_Tools.htm EXIF, IPTC, XMP Software - Metadata Readers, Editors, Extraction Tools Almost all digital cameras store extra information, called metadata, with your pictures. The extra information captured by your camera is called EXIF data, which stands for Exchangeable Image File Format. While most current photo manipulation software supports the reading of this information, there are many specialized tools for reading, editing, extracting and converting EXIF information. You can also store information in your pictures using other types of metadata. Two of the most commonly used formats of metadata for photos are: IPTC, the standard developed by the International Press Telecommunications Council; and XMP, the Extensible Metadata Platform developed by Adobe. The software listed here is designed for working with all types of metadata including EXIF, IPTC, and XMP. --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Bill Cammack [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://gigaom.com/2007/09/05/facebook-open-to-public-search/ -- billcammack http://realfans.tv
