[videoblogging] Re: Advice on how to get to 100-250k views a day (quickly)?
Speaking of which, Chris Brogan seems to have moved on from pulvermedia, sincere good luck to him despite all the unpleasant things I said about/to him at the time. Sure have, Steve. Thanks for helping keep me straight. Lord knows I need it. I've enjoyed talking with you when we have. Even when you were sharing venom. That which doesn't kill me, leaves scars?
[videoblogging] Re: Fwd: Chris Brogan has invited you to Spock
So yeah, the Spock thing. When I checked on it, I *thought* it was saying, We'll check your address book against members and see if you want to connect to people already on. What it did was email pretty much all/any/every email in my gmail account, really badly. I apologize. What happened AFTER that was that I cleared out my ENTIRE gmail account's contact list, stripped it down, and then tidied it up. I won't use a service's auto-invite feature any more because Spock caused me quite a stir. It's definitely less-than-personal to mass email people invites, but is it a whole-hog evil-bastard sin? Seems that's the tone here. But then, I'm not normally on the plus side of this list, so it's a status I'm fairly used to at this point. --Chris... Still pluggin'. --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Irina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: N karma is a biatch -- Forwarded message -- From: Spock Team [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Aug 23, 2007 3:51 PM Subject: Chris Brogan has invited you to Spock To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Future Spocker,
[videoblogging] Re: Fwd: Chris Brogan has invited you to Spock
After re-reading my last email, that sounded so boo-hoo. Not the point. Short list: sorry I Spock-spammed you. I've taken measures. Hooray!
[videoblogging] Re: Thankfully People Keep Trying
Rupert-- The intentions of this group are consistently to see videobloggers treated the best way possible, and I think you and others did a great job of representing the right way to treat them. It's good that there are so many people holding companies responsible for the treatment of personal media producers of whatever stripe. You're right about the outliers not representing the crowd at large. I guess I'm just hoping that we don't throw the baby out with the bathwater. Not for just PodTech, but for folks trying to find the right way to bring a new business model together. Good points. --Chris...
[videoblogging] Re: Thankfully People Keep Trying
Good points, Jeffrey. And I agree that the suggestions put forth were good ones. Thanks for keeping me in check. I like your reminder about the old-company/new-company point. Things won't go forward if we keep falling back on old company methodologies. Best to you, --Chris... --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Jeffrey Taylor [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Chris, please stop trying to marginalize people for what they have said here, then pat us on the back for having the conversation. Nobody said the folks at Podtech were evil creatures. (i.e. there's a difference between someone acting like an asshole and someone who IS an asshole) Most everyone expressed disdain for their actions, and in one way or another expressed disappointment that a company that had demonstrated a real commitment to videobloggers themselves has shifted focus. And they weren't the best at communicating about this internally or externally. Along with the criticisms, Chris, came many suggestions (e.g. give the Vloggies trademark to a non-profit, as Kent suggested/demanded) and the statement that we know Podtech can be better in the midst of all that happens at a startup because we've seen other companies do it. Nobody was lambasting Podtech's strategy. Discussing it and perhaps disagreeing with it? Sure. Lambasting it, no. Where the vitriol came is in the tactics. People figuring something out is more than fine. It's great. What's not OK is being disrespectful to people and communities and using that operational state as an excuse. In general, this is what is being said here. It may not be diluted by the sterilized niceties of corporatespeak, but that's the exactly the point. People here, in general, are passionately unwilling to accept old-media and old-corporate type behaviors. We have all had more than enough of that. I have heaps of respect for you and what you do with organizing communities, Chris. This is why I follow you on twitter, and this is why I subscibe to your blog. But I cannot tell you how off-putting it is to me that you come here as pretty much a non-participant on this list with what I see as a very well-intentioned but paternalistic preachy/coachy tone , as if we're wayward children who should know better. On 29/07/07, [chrisbrogan.com] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My take on most things is that I try to find what's helpful, and what I can learn from. A big healthy chorus of you suck is educational, truly, because it shows that I'm way off base. For PodTech, I imagine they're trying to feel out where they want to go next. They might have made some rough steps. Maybe they bit off more than they can chew. But if you're saying that they're all a bunch of evil creatures, that can't really be true, can it? Because it's people trying to figure something out. Right? They're just out there trying to get something together, and maybe their next go around will be better. What *is* great and amazing, however, about this group, is that they do a great job of keeping the conversation going, in all its flavors. There's a lot here to absorb. And people interested in the video space should always keep an ear to the ground in here, and be willing to participate. Elbows, you hit some good notes from time to time. They just often come couched in vitriol. : ) --Chris Brogan... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
[videoblogging] Thankfully People Keep Trying
I'm sorry to see PodTech taking a thrashing in here. I understand the different viewpoints, from what I've read (not first hand), but from my perspective, they were out there trying some new things and looking for a way to make the bridge for people who wanted to make their video work a business. Again, not saying anything about the deals and any breakdown in intentions. My point is simply this: it was nice to see another company out there taking a swing at making a viable business out of these new media creation methods. Watching this group is interesting, because it's this Creature Cantina of various opinions, perspectives, goals, and aspirations. Some folks just want the medium to be free and open and about personal communication. Others are trying to build next-generation TV. Some are working on business models. Others could give a rat's ass if they see a dime from their video work. And yet, we all still come here to hash it out, to learn, and apparently, to crap on people. Thankfully, people keep on trying. --Chris Brogan...
[videoblogging] Re: Thankfully People Keep Trying
My take on most things is that I try to find what's helpful, and what I can learn from. A big healthy chorus of you suck is educational, truly, because it shows that I'm way off base. For PodTech, I imagine they're trying to feel out where they want to go next. They might have made some rough steps. Maybe they bit off more than they can chew. But if you're saying that they're all a bunch of evil creatures, that can't really be true, can it? Because it's people trying to figure something out. Right? They're just out there trying to get something together, and maybe their next go around will be better. What *is* great and amazing, however, about this group, is that they do a great job of keeping the conversation going, in all its flavors. There's a lot here to absorb. And people interested in the video space should always keep an ear to the ground in here, and be willing to participate. Elbows, you hit some good notes from time to time. They just often come couched in vitriol. : ) --Chris Brogan...
[videoblogging] Network2 Party May 15th, proof 6:30-8:30
Hello gang. If anyone wants to swing by a mixer in New York City, Network2's holding a little shindig on May 15th at Proof Bar Lounge on 239 Third Ave (between 19th 20th) around 6:30PM-8:30PM. I'd love to hang with you on or around that time. : ) --Chris Brogan... Community Developer network2.tv
[videoblogging] Network2 Mixer Tuesday March 27th at Proof BarLounge
Hi Gang! Network2.tv is hosting a mixer in New York City at Proof Bar Lounge on Tuesday, March 27th, from 5:30PM to whenever seems a good time to scram. It should be a little more intimate than last time, so we'll get more of a chance to talk. I'd love to see you there. Drop me a line if you can make it: chris at network2.tv Thanks! --Chris...
[videoblogging] Sign Up for Video on the Net Soon
Hi Guys- Video on the Net is coming up quick. It's a conference about the impact of broadband Internet on TV, Film, and Broadcasting. March 19-22nd in San Jose. Check the schedule at http://www.videoonthenet.com for the speakers list to see who you might like. Jeff Pulver is offering active current videobloggers access to the conference as his guest, provided you show proof of your current videoblog and provided you let me know by the 17th (5 days) that you're coming. If you want to attend, please email me for details. blog at chrisbrogan dot com. Thanks! --Chris...
[videoblogging] Re:Video on the Net for Videobloggers--a word of warning
Heather (and all considering attending Video on the Net as per our previous post inviting you to attend as our guests)-- We've just taken measures to ensure that this doesn't happen again, as the issue seems to be that by giving videobloggers true press credentials adds you to a registered press list. While this seems useful and credible, it also means that PR folks representing the Voice part of the conference might inadvertently reach out to you who are interested in the Video part. As I said in my personal email, sorry for the inconvenience, as it sounds rather annoying. Hopefully, that will trickle down and slow. For those of you interested in going, please send me email. blog at chrisbrogan.com, and I'll get you set up. --Chris Brogan...
[videoblogging] Video on the Net for Videobloggers
Jeff Pulver just asked me to extend out an invitation for any videobloggers on this list to attend Spring 2007 Video on the Net, which is March 20-22nd in San Jose, CA. By invitation, I'm saying that he'd like to invite you to attend (and vlog if you so choose) as his guest. *Stipulation: you have to have an active, current videoblog. *Stipulation: you have to tell us by March 17th. Otherwise, we want you to come join the community and the conversation. http://videoonthenet.com Please send mail if you're interested. I'll need: Name Company (or Videoblog name) URL to the Videoblog Title (as you want it on the badge) Mailing Address Phone Email If you haven't checked out who's speaking and/or who from Network2 is on the show floor, please take a look. It's going to be lots of fun. Drop me a line, --Chris Brogan... blog (at) chrisbrogan.com
[videoblogging] Re: FEED ME BUBBE on National TV!
Congratulations Avrom and Bubbe! All the more to talk about at VON, eh? --Chris...
[videoblogging] Re: Dammit- What am I doing wrong?
Thanks EVERYONE, because MPEG Streamclip cleaned it up stupid-easy. It made the file a little fatter, so I'm smooshing it back down in iMovie to see if that finishes it up nicely, but the lips match the audio, which is helpful. The camera, to answer yourself Mr. Steve Elbows, is the Sony DSC-T9 Thanks again, --Chris Brogan... network2.tv (we're giving away $25,000)
[videoblogging] Re: The Case Against Advertising in Net Video
That's funny, I was going to rush over here and say, Hey everyone! You're missing a great post that Enric wrote on his blog! : ) http://lucidmedia.cirne.com/index.php/2007/03/02/the-case-against-advertising-in-net-video/
[videoblogging] Dammit- What am I doing wrong?
So, I'm using a Sony digital camera to shoot video on the video setting. It comes out as MPG format. Mac's hate MPG, so I'm using Visual Hub to transform it into DV or MOV format. No matter WHAT I do, when it transfers, I lose the audio sync. When I look at the native MPG file in the little preview window, it's sync-ed up fine. What am I doing wrong? --Chris Brogan... Network2.tv , who otherwise likes the camera.
[videoblogging] Re: Who's Going To VON??
I might be there. : ) --Chris...
[videoblogging] Re: Dammit- What am I doing wrong?
Cool! Thanks, Schlomo. Turns out, I downloaded that (MPEG Streamclip) a few weeks ago, and didn't use it. I'll give it a go. -- Chris... --Chris Brogan... Network2.tv
[videoblogging] Re: Jeff Pulver
So now it's uncool to have a contest to promote Internet Video? Let me ask you, Steve, which at least appears to be more helpful: hosting a contest or throwing out attack after attack after attack? I think we responded appropriately to the concerns raised by videobloggers, and we certainly listened to the community. The goal of the contest is to raise awareness and do it in a participatory way, by asking you for YOUR take on how-to. Because there are certainly still lots of people who don't know there are great things to watch on the Internet. All they've seen is the skateboard tricks and lip-synch videos. So what's wrong with making a contest, offering prizes, and doing something to promote Internet video while throwing a little money into the ring? Does this mean you won't enter, Steve? : ) --Chris Brogan...
[videoblogging] Re: Jeff Pulver
Interesting points, Jan, and I appreciate your opinion. Contests do have a way of picking a winner, which makes them a zero sum game, as Covey calls it. What do I value? Participation. I love community when it is positive. (It's a personal flaw of mine that I don't do negative very well. Yes, I know discourse is healthy. I am trying to learn how to better manage it.) To me, not as someone from Network2, but just me, participation is what this means. Is it marketing for Network2? Hell yes. But consider these two scenarios: 1.) Old way: pay people to pretend to be videobloggers. 2.) New way: ask videobloggers and producers to make it themselves. Recently, Robert Scoble took crap for making a video about Intel. My very personal opinion is that I'd rather watch Robert's interview than yet another ad showing a sterile room with flashing neon graphics. Robert asked questions, showed us things, got a voice. Participation. Yes, there's marketing. Yes, there's a competition. But in another way, it's a chance for a couple hundred people to show themselves, should they choose to do so. Another cool thing about the Internet over traditional broadcasting: we want to show them all. Oh! Important: Steve Elbows mentioned something about negative or parody ads. I think those are fine, too. Remember the GM thing? Well, we're not selling a product. We're selling an idea. You want to sh!t on the idea of watching Internet TV? Cool. Have a blast! You want to sh!t on Network2, that it's not [good/right/useful/pretty], that's cool too. That's the best part of this two-way communication medium. You can raise your voice. Will we FEATURE it? Maybe not. But we'll watch it for sure. And you control the broadcast of it, so you can host it wherever. So, if you want to post negative or parody, that's okay, too. I value participation. That's what was behind PodCamp. That's what's behind the projects I spend my time on. That's where I go when I'm not with my family (meetups and the like). Hope that helps answer your question. --Chris Brogan... Community Developer Network2.tv --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Jan McLaughlin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What do you value?
[videoblogging] Re: Jeff Pulver
Isn't that the beauty of blogging, videoblogging, podcasting, photo sharing, etc? Doesn't it give us the power to see for ourselves? Though my friend Geo often says that photographs perfectly capture moments that never existed. --Chris... --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Enric [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Is that not a criticism of Steve's criticism. The argument of trusting a critic more doesn't follow. -- Enric
[videoblogging] Re: Yikes !
I got to listen to about 30 lawyer jokes in the taxi last week with the guy who helped write those terms in the back seat, adding his own. (I'm not a lawyer- not smart enough). The thing about contests where you give away money is that you have to cover all the bases. Do you know Christopher Penn and I had to buy insurance riders and other things for PodCamp? It makes sense when you think about it, but just for a friendly meeting of minds, we had to worry if someone slipped, broke their tailbone, and sued us. And that little snip, I think, refers to people trying to hack or break or whatever the site. If you're not planning to hack, the rest of the rules, though extensive, seemed reasonable when I attempted to read them all. (Have you ever read the Terms and Conditions on the 3,044 websites you've signed into? Blech.) --Chris... --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, johnleeke [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: SHOULD SUCH AN ATTEMPT BE MADE, SPONSOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO SEEK DAMAGES FROM ANY SUCH INDIVIDUAL TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW. Yikes!* [snipped a bit]
[videoblogging] Re: Jeff Pulver
Good point, Rob. I guess we could be more explicit. I figured that by making it a contest put on by Network2 where we ask you to mention Network2 in the branding, that'd show we're also promoting the site. But perhaps I could've been more explicit. Live and learn. Yes, we are definitely looking to promote Network2. We are definitely looking to promote Internet TV as a whole. We are looking to draw more eyes to the good stuff that talented people create (though who knows who will ultimately enter a submission). Jeff's giving $40,000 back to the video community in a way that we hope will see people who do good work rewarded for their efforts. The intent, always, is that if everyone is elevated, everyone will have a chance to figure out a way to make a living, SHOULD THEY WANT THAT GOAL. I've read such great news lately, about Kent and Douglas, about Andrew, about Jay and Ryanne, and Schlomo. Sure there are sharks in the water, but there are also good people making it work. The contest is just one way to share out some awareness, some cross-promotion to your point, Rob, and also to give a little money back to the people making good work. --Chris...
[videoblogging] Network2 Meetups
Hey all-- If you hadn't already seen via a direct email, I just wanted to invite you to mixers in both LA and SF on Feb 7th and 8th. Los Angeles Upcoming.org link http://upcoming.org/event/145959/ Little Radio Warehouse 1218 Long Beach Ave Los Angeles, CA 90021 (213) 622-2401 littleradio.com http://littleradio.com/ San Francisco Upcoming.org link http://upcoming.org/event/145963 House of Shields 9 New Montgomery St San Francisco, CA 94105 (415) 495-5436 - close call houseofshields.com http://houseofshields.com/ Swing by http://pulver.com/party/rsvp.html [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
[videoblogging] Re: Videoblogging conferences
I'm biased, but PodCamp Toronto and PodCamp NYC and several other PodCamps are coming up. : ) http://podcamp.org --Chris... --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Jason Rosenberg [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Does anyone know of any upcoming videoblogging conferences?
[videoblogging] Re: CNET video incubator
The more ways folks come up with to make the space viable, the more fun we might be able to have. Here's hoping, and good luck, Schlomo. We'll have an extra toast on the 8th. : ) --Chris...
[videoblogging] Network2 Meetups - Feb 7th and 8th - LA SF
Hi Gang-- Consider this a pre-announcement that Network2 has two meetups in mind, one for LA on Feb 7th, and one for San Francisco on Feb 8th. Both will start somewhere around 5:30PM and run for a few hours at least. The plan for both events is to have a few pops, talk about videoblogging and the whole Internet video thing, and whatever floats your boat. Videobloggers, podcasters, traditional media types, whoever you think would enjoy this kind of conversation are invited. Bring a card or something, if you would, so I can get in touch with you afterwards. In LA, I'm trying to get final confirmation from the nice folks at Little Radio Warehouse. (Yes, I tried for Cinespace, but someone had it booked). In San Francisco, I dropped a line to Schlomo to request the House Of Shields. When I get more details, I'll drop a note on the space. Feel free to email me direct. (chris at network2 dot tv). See you there? --Chris Brogan... Community Developer Network2
[videoblogging] I Want That Last Wimax Mile
At CES, I saw all kinds of traditional media. They had monster-sized cameras, tons of lighting, and all kinds of gear. I watched these two guys truss up a modded grocery shopping cart with their stuff, and it took them maybe 40 minutes from lamps off to ready to roll. I feel foolish pride at having my whole rig in a backpack. I've got my videocamera, my laptop, an extra storage hard drive, and even an MP3 recorder, a pro-grade microphone, and a digital camera. But what I don't have (and maybe this is because Mac doesn't have EVDO or EDGE devices) is that last mile to upload my stuff to the net from anywhere. Is it really that easy? If I had a PCM/CIA slot and an EVDO card, would I have a 100% mobile media solution? INSTANT broadcasting is another question. Is that the value of Stickam, and if so, how come we're not seeing outside people's bedrooms on that service? Just thoughts. I was out in my car the other day, waiting for ice to thaw, and I snapped a few pictures using PhotoBooth that went right to my Flickr account because I was still loosely tied to my wifi. It got me wanting live-from-field capture desperately. What do you think? --Chris Brogan.. Network2.tv
[videoblogging] Your Big Project for 2007
I thought I'd start a thread to ask the question: what's your big videoblogging project for 2007? Some of you have mentioned this in one form or another, but as part of other posts. What are your big plans for 2007? Seems like some folks will be following politicians around. Others are gathering the creative masses. What's YOUR move? --Chris...
[videoblogging] Re: One year of vlogging...
Hooray and Happy Anniversary! It's nice to see an Old-Timer. : )
[videoblogging] Network2 Begins Transition to Opt-In
Hi Everyone- Not to relive the past few days, but I wanted to point to Jeff Pulver's blog, where we've started our transition to an opt-in model. That post is here: http://pulverblog.pulver.com/archives/006133.html It's a call to people who make video, asking if you'd like to be part of Network2. We're still reaching out to the people we've already built show pages around, and we're working to get approvals there. Expect an email from Jeff or me that might be a little form-lettery, but will request that we start a personal conversation as a next step. Hope this helps. --Chris Brogan... Community Developer, Network2.tv
[videoblogging] And Now Veoh
First Revver, then Veoh. It's an Internet TV company news day: http://newteevee.com/2006/12/20/veoh-reboots/ --Chris...
[videoblogging] Re: network2.tv is
I emailed Simon through the list for another go-around. At least we're having the discussion AROUND the same time. --Chris Brogan... Network2.
[videoblogging] Network2 Stuff
Thanks for this great discussion and your passion. We clearly don't have all the answers, but we're learning as we go, and we appreciate your feedback. For those people who are interested in working with us directly to make it work, please stay in touch with us. We're taking steps to move from opt-out to an opt-in model. We hear you. We're learning. We're processing what you said. Please keep your channels open. Respectfully, -Chris...
[videoblogging] Re: RSS as Relationship Tool
Hey Richard- Blip rocks, and I would be happy to see them succeed, too. Or rather, they'd BETTER succeed, because my little videoblog is on there, and I don't want to go find a new friend. -- Chris...
[videoblogging] Network2 - Some Changes
So, we were working like crazy today to address concerns you've raised through here, EvilVlog, and in private emails. First, thank you. Thanks for your discussion, for your passion, for your interest in keeping the community strong and vibrant. I appreciate your conversation, your input, your thoughts on everything. It's been really good having more minds in the conversation. Collaboration can be very helpful. Here's what we've done today towards making it better: #1) Opt-In - We've posted that we're going to fix this. We'll move to opt-in, and we'll continue to reach out to people we've added, and make sure everyone's okay with our effort. We'll work fast on this. #2.) Permalinks - These fell off in the relaunch, but what we did today is even better, I feel. Check out this page as a sample: http://network2.tv/episode/2098608/ (an episode of Batman Geek) We've included a big fat Visit Website next to the show name. We display the Original Post, the Original Media, the Visit Website link again over to the right. We've put the original blog post underneath the video screen (though it looks like we have to tweak presentation- whoops), with yet another link to original post. We've removed the Comments field because it might be confused to be similar to a blog comments field, not a show review (what do you think of Batman Geek) field, as we'd intended. (We're open to better ideas how to work that field). If you think this is a step in the right direction, let me know. We're working our head off to make sure people's concerns are addressed, and that we're doing right by the majority of folks. (Can't please EVERYONE, but I sure don't want 2451 enemies). ONE NOTE: Our developers have the next two weeks off, after logging several 90+ hour weeks. The rework we've done today is all I can get through until they've had lots of beers and sand. Please bear with me on that. Best to you and yours, --Chris...
[videoblogging] Re: RSS as Relationship Tool
Blip adds value to my day, but then, I'm not only a Network2, I'm also a client: http://blip.tv/file/118111 Hi Rick. : ) --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Rick Rey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've stayed out of this discussion thus far, but I wanted to chime in and say there's a fundamental difference between a directory service and a network service. A network implies partnership. A directory does not. -Rick Rey
[videoblogging] Re: Are You Recommending HD Cameras Yet?
Which bugs? The Indian ones or the worms? He loves to make me squirm remotely. All good points. Okay, I'll stop saying mean things about HD. And the Xacti, eh? I'll have to look again. I have had two nice Sony cameras in a row, but I'm up for investigating. --Chris...
[videoblogging] Re: RSS as Relationship Tool
Two quick points- We don't embed. We have a thumbnail that points to your feed. There's nothing copied and stored in our system but the data of the RSS (no rich file). We only got the request formally to take down the show of the person who complained moments ago. I wasn't going to take it offline without him requesting, because I'd hoped to win his understanding. The feed will be removed. I sent the request to my Dev team. --Chris...
[videoblogging] Re: RSS as Relationship Tool
Hi Steve- Specific to Blip, I'd say yes without a doubt that we're friends. We've spent time with Mike and Dina, and have had them speak at our events. Mike and Dina (and Charles and the team) supported PodCamp Boston, my first free unconference. We have a relationship. We have friends and relationships with Brightcove, and I'm building a relationship with Revver through Micki. If you think about it, we're pushing more folks to view content hosted on Revver, giving Revver (or Blip or whoever) the credit for hosting the content, linking back to THEM, and also not interfering with any ad deals that Blip or Revver or *.host have put on the site. So yes. One reason we link back to you and DON'T embed or host your video is then we'd mess up your numbers, for people who want numbers. Another big huge company that uses a fruit logo sometimes stores server-side copies of your videos so that your RSS doesn't get an accurate count of people watching (I'm told- no direct proof). That means, if you DO care about numbers, they're skewed. Instead, we let your numbers stay your numbers. And Steve, I appreciate your thoughts and your tone. Coming off sounding angry is fine. You're still demonstrating intelligence and an interest in the logic and rationale. It only sucks when people are just crapping on you for nothing and with no ability to discuss the particulars. Anyone coming out to CES? I'd love to meet up and say hi. --Chris...
[videoblogging] Are You Recommending HD Cameras Yet?
I haven't been. I keep telling folks that, even if we've started to presume (most) everyone has broadband, it's still going to be a while before HD content on the Net is encoded and presented that way. Am I wrong? And what are you telling people, now that HD cameras are out there in numbers, and within range? --Chris...
[videoblogging] Re: Are You Recommending HD Cameras Yet?
All really good points. Well, okay. Maybe I'll switch to HD in 2007. My personal production is for small screen only, so I'm not really thinking much about it, but if I'm doing field work FOR someone else, I should have a decent rig for them. Robert- you're NOT the Discovery Channel? I discover something every time I watch the show. --Chris...
[videoblogging] Re: RSS as Relationship Tool
So, in sending out an email to each person we have on our site, telling them what we're about, asking them to check and see if we've represented them appropriately, asking them to call me or email if there are questions or concerns, etc., that's not showing an interest in establishing a relationship? My goal in sending those emails is make sure folks are happy. Believe me, as much as we want to feature your work, show people your original site, promote the great hosting services who you do business with (note the new feature of going so far as to say, Hosted by our friends at Blip.tv or Revver, etc), and provide our reviews, your reviews, tagging, and commentary, our belief is that the community at large matters most. If EVER you don't want to be featured on Network2, please let me know. I have no problem with an easy opt-out. (Please email me or call me directly, because I might miss that call on this very active list). And if you want to go further with us, and if we have a chance to make something neat happen with you in 2007, let us know that, too. As for being a member of the community, I'm co-Founder of PodCamp, the free 2 day unconference series. We sponsored Halloween Videoblog Fest in LA with JETSET and the gang out there. We hosted a videoblogger meetup in San Francisco before the Vloggies, and a few other smaller dinners that weekend. I shoot my own (lame) videoblog: http://smallboxes.blip.tv. I have a podcasting company (well, we don't make much money, but we call it a company-- Grasshopper New Media). And Network2 has supported further development of FireAnt (but I'll let Josh back me up there.) : ) I'm not a suit, though I bought one because Casey told me to dress up for the Vloggies. : ) One last bit (sorry for super long posts lately). The RSS as a relationship tool subject means this to me: RSS enables you to build a connected relationship with your audience. They can find their way back to your site, comment using MyChingo or text or whatever you've set up to help them make this 2 way. It helps you have a sense of how many people are consuming your stuff, and if you use FeedBurner at least (my fave), you know who's using what to view your stuff too. This has been a great discussion. Thank you to everyone for your input. Please continue to let me know (send me email or call me) what matters to you, and what we can do to help. We're working with the folks who've raised concerns (but we only have two developers, so bear with us.) : ) --Chris Brogan... --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Adam Quirk [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: As to Network2's involvement in the personal media revolution 3rd paragraph of this http://www.evilvlog.com/?p=6256 deals with the underlying animosity that is brought upon video portal sites, and says exactly this for those that would rather not follow the link: The thing about Network2 or Network3 or Network4 is this: If you want to profit from the work of independent producers, you should ask them first. It's common courtesy.
[videoblogging] Re: RSS as Relationship Tool
As with any business, we'll work to create the appropriate relationships to share revenue when that comes about. For now, it's more about building awareness, driving attention to the work. Has that caught on yet? The notion that what we're trying to do is separate what YOU do from the average ball-kicking video or skateboard trick video? (Which are okay, and have their place, but aren't of great interest to what we're promoting). Show me how pointing people to what you do that we think is cool is bad. But yes, as for business, if (it better be WHEN) we raise the attention of the world of advertising and all those things, we're here to bring relationships about. One side note about Creative Commons. Today is the 4 year birthday, right? There's a party in NYC for that tonight (I can't make it, sadly). Also, check out Colette Vogel's Legal Guide to Podcasting on Creative Commons' website. It's a great work to know and understand per our other discussion (and I'm not the expert by any means on that). Best to you over the Holidays. By the way, Dear Vlog Santa: I want a wifi-enabled video iPod so I can load up on Batman Geek and Josh Leo without docking at home. I haven't been good. I've had too much to drink at meetups. I told rooms full of videobloggers bad things. I've taken my pants off just for video laughs with Jim Kirks of the Clip Show. :( But does that make me a bad man? --Chris...
[videoblogging] Re: RSS as Relationship Tool
I got this hilarious bunch of emails from David at Mommy.tv (a really great show- and if you've seen The Clip Show, Jim Kirks called me out!). It TOTALLY seems to point out what some of the animosity is: David has four emails from four separate companies saying almost the same thing. We're one in a series. All of them say something like, This is really great stuff. We'd love to feature you. Blah blah. Believe me, four is a small number. There will be 104 by the end of 2007. Some will have most people's best interest in mind. Some will be a silly idea. Some will make it just by having the right connections. Some will become notorious for making crucial missteps. Network2 might be no different. Who am I to say? But I have some thoughts on why *I* think we're different. I've been at this doing various video projects for a while now (I did New Media School before http://smallboxes.blip.tv ). My boss, Jeff Pulver, has been promoting the fact that independent video creation and distribution is key to the future, that sharing via RSS is important, and that this space needs to stay open and not walled (most IPTV deals are walled garden content). We promote sharing via easy distribution. We promote downloadable content so that people can enjoy shows on a portable device, while off the Internet, etc. (If I had to fly to San Fran without a laptop full of videoblogs, I'd have gone snakey.) We would love to help folks make money through bringing content together. The argument that paying me means we have money to pay videobloggers for content is interesting, but I can't think of a proper and non-snarky response. I worked 90+ hours a week since April (40 for my old day job) and 50 on my own video and audio projects plus PodCamp. The 50+ hours were unpaid. I actually found a job where I'm paid to meet the community through events like PodCamp, the Halloween Videoblog Fest, the Vloggies, PME, Video on the Net, etc. I'm paid to reach out to people and try to bring more attention to your work. I don't think I'll apologize for that. You'll have plenty of choices to make over 2007 and maybe some of 2008. The choices will entail how you want to proceed with your projects, how you want to be represented or not in this space. You'll see some people making huge deals with major traditional studios (oh wait! We already did). You'll see some people make decent cash their own way (did you buy a duckie?) We're offering a way to point people to your sites, your work. We've built ways for you to share collections of your favorite shows with others. We've built tagging, sharing, etc. Swing by. Oh, and just one more time for the chorus: If you like the site, but we've somehow got something wrong about your page, let me know and we'll work to fix it (iteratively at times). There's only two developers and they're working their head off to build more features). If you don't want to be on the site, please contact me via email or phone. If you want to meet up when I'm somewhere near your neck of the woods, I'll always post event invites, because I always want to meet folks. I'm sleepy and happy to be back to Boston. --Chris...
[videoblogging] RSS as Relationship Tool
Bear with me (sorry about the length). I wanted to talk about your take on RSS as a tool for relationship building and promotion. I'm looking for your thoughts and feelings, and want to talk about what we're doing at Network2. Our belief is that RSS (really simple syndication) is a great tool for anyone producing quality content to promote your work, to reach more audiences, to give viewers and friends the opportunity to remix your show into their own personal channel of entertainment (or storytelling, or communication- depending on the videoblogs you like to follow). When we find shows promoting their episodes through RSS, it's another vote against the walled garden of big media plays. The other day, a guy in my office told me that I can watch NBC's Heroes on the Internet. I don't watch TV. It's not even plugged in. But I have a thing for superheroes. So, okay. I went to watch. The ads weren't a big deal. I'm okay with that. The format was flash, which is okay. But man! I couldn't take the REST of the episode with me on the plane ride to JFK from Boston. So, bye Heroes. I'm back to watching Goodnight Burbank, Galacticast, Something to Be Desired, Josh Leo's cool new show. RSS is a tool that keeps me connected to shows I want to watch. It lets me load my laptop with content to watch later. It lets me share the shows with people I want to see the show. It lets me mix my own channel, be my own media mogul and promote shows I love (Jetset, Rocketboom, Scriggity, Michael Verdi, etc, etc). So I get an angry email from someone today. They also blogged it, including my letter welcoming them to Network2, telling them how I'm featuring their stuff, how we link back, etc. They were really upset. Looking at my page on your guide, it appears that there would no reason for anyone to ever visit my site or directly access my work since you pull, without any kind of permission, everything from my feed and play it IN FULL on your site. So, at Network2, we prominently display YOUR website, your RSS, your programming. It's done by the simple mechanism of using Really Simple Syndication (how web sites share information with other websites). We never diffuse the brand. We promote the brand. We don't re-cast, watermark, or otherwise alter your work. We just show people that you're doing good work. We believe the future of networks is being able to establish relationships between producers and their content via RSS. We think having a site that helps peeople find the good stuff, lets people rate and review the stuff (we launched that feature yesterday), that partners with FireAnt and helps people load their portable device with quality content. The letter goes on to say he wants his cut of the check once we start making money. Well, duh. If we find a way to grow the revenue stream of videobloggers, we're sharing. Hell, we just want to find a way to promote the showcase of work. Get eyeballs together. Get people to agree that this stuff ROCKS, and that more people need it in their lives. Wanna come see us prove that? I'll talk to anyone who wants to hang out in San Jose in March for our neato show. Anyhow, what's your take ? --Chris Brogan... Community Developer Network2.tv
[videoblogging] Re: Tangentially Related to Videoblogs
Cool. Thanks everyone. I'll try both Mike and Steve's ideas, and see what comes out. -- Chris... --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Mike Hudack [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You may want to include it in a textarea tag so that people can easily copy paste, or include it in a code /code tagset so that it looks like code -- i.e. Courier font.
[videoblogging] Tangentially Related to Videoblogs
So, it's a wordpress question, or a basic HTML question. I was all excited, because I posted up all kinds of chicklets and banners and things to say, I'm on Network2 or My Show is on Network2 or whatever they say, and I posted them at the blog : http://blog.network2.tv But I can't for the life of me remember how to make a spot non-HTML so that I can build the entire link path with the a href= and all that for people... so it's just an easy copy/paste into their blog template. Help for the temporarily lame of mind? --Chris... (Still saying Curse you, Jor-El thanks to Rudy at Galacticast).
[videoblogging] Watch Video on the Net Sessions for FREE
All 17 Sessions from the Fall 2006 Video on the Net are up FOR FREE via our friends at Blip.tv Go to http://von.blip.tv , and you can watch all the sessions at your leisure, post them in your blogs, start discussions around them. Or whatever you do with videos you can share. Even if I didn't work for this conference, I'd think it's really cool to share this content with folks who couldn't attend for one reason or another. I'd love to know what you think. --Chris Brogan... Community Developer network2.tv and videoonthenet.com (hell...everything, really!)
[videoblogging] Videobloggers in Atlanta?
Hi-- Are there any videobloggers or a community in Atlanta? I'm asking because I'm thinking of throwing a Network2 / Video on the Net party there on or around December 6th. Who's out there? Drop me a line: chris at network2.tv --Chris...
[videoblogging] Franklin Park Zoo
I shot a movie of a trip to the Franklin Park Zoo in Massachusetts, USA. I like it because it feels like a trip to the zoo for those who might not have one nearby. Somewhere near the end of the footage is some interesting stuff with gorillas. They truly do seem human. I wonder what they make of us.See the file HERE.--Chris... ===GrasshopperFactory.com SPONSORED LINKS Fireant Individual Typepad Use Explains 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 to the Yahoo! Terms of Service.
[videoblogging] Delurking, and a Pointer
Hi Everyone-- I'm only now starting vlogging and vidcasting (I really haven't come to terms with the names). I just posted my third public project, an 8 minute clip that covers the Flood of 2006 as seen in Amesbury, Massachusetts. Link: http://livedigital.com/content/265987/ I am open to comments, and would love to talk more with you. --Chris... === grasshopperfactory.com creative content === 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 to the Yahoo! Terms of Service.
