[videoblogging] Re: Vloggercamp Who is going?

2008-07-01 Thread Bill Streeter
Well yes, there are KOA's but we were thinking a better alternative
would be hanging with Richard and Maureen in nearby Rolla--that would
be for folks who are booked but can't cancel their travel. And I'm
sure Heath and David Meade would be down for that too. 

I think, I'm gonna cancel it. I wouldn't blame anyone for not signing
up at this point. Sorry for your trouble.

I'm sending the money back to those who already paid.  

Bill Streeter


--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Jan McLaughlin
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

 Why do you need 35 people to sign up to cover expenses?
 
 If only 10 or 15 come, host it differently.
 
 There's KOA - http://www.koa.com/where/mo/13107/ and 3 of 'em near
 St. Louis. Let folks make their own reservations / share a kabin -
 yeah - in the KOA lexicon 'cabins' are 'kabins'.
 
 They even got free wireless in most of 'em.
 
 Cook / shop for yourselves. No need to 'plan' that.
 
 Just a thought.
 
 Jan
 
 
 
 -- 
 Jan McLaughlin
 Production Sound Mixer
 air = 862-571-5334
 aim = janofsound
 skype = janmclaughlin





[videoblogging] Re: Vloggercamp Who is going?

2008-07-01 Thread Bill Streeter
Nope. It was more like we were down 30. If we had 30 or even 20
registered I would have kept registration open longer. But with only
5, it was hard to imagine that another week would have made a
difference. I was trying to do this with no sponsorship so 35 was the
minimum to pay for the facility and hire the cook in advance. I was
trying to pull this thing off just about right at cost. Which I
thought would a cool thing to do. 

I'm disappointed but what are you gonna do? You try things, some work
out, some don't. Not a big deal. We're probably gonna do something fun
in STL that weekend anyway, so if you still want to come you're
welcome to. It's just not gonna be what we thought it was. 

Bill Streeter
LO-FI SAINT LOUIS
www.lofistl.com

--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, missbhavens1969
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

 Oh lord love a duck.
 
 Tell me it wasn't because you only had 34 and were down one man. I
 dragged my ass to this cafe for lack of home internet (or electricity,
 for that matter)  JUST so I could register. No, seriously, I just got
 here with my laptop.
 
 I am much vexed.
 
 --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Bill Streeter bill@ wrote:
 
  Well yes, there are KOA's but we were thinking a better alternative
  would be hanging with Richard and Maureen in nearby Rolla--that would
  be for folks who are booked but can't cancel their travel. And I'm
  sure Heath and David Meade would be down for that too. 
  
  I think, I'm gonna cancel it. I wouldn't blame anyone for not signing
  up at this point. Sorry for your trouble.
  
  I'm sending the money back to those who already paid.  
  
  Bill Streeter
  
  
  --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Jan McLaughlin
  jannie.jan@ wrote:
  
   Why do you need 35 people to sign up to cover expenses?
   
   If only 10 or 15 come, host it differently.
   
   There's KOA - http://www.koa.com/where/mo/13107/ and 3 of 'em near
   St. Louis. Let folks make their own reservations / share a kabin -
   yeah - in the KOA lexicon 'cabins' are 'kabins'.
   
   They even got free wireless in most of 'em.
   
   Cook / shop for yourselves. No need to 'plan' that.
   
   Just a thought.
   
   Jan
   
   
   
   -- 
   Jan McLaughlin
   Production Sound Mixer
   air = 862-571-5334
   aim = janofsound
   skype = janmclaughlin
  
 





[videoblogging] Re: Vloggercamp Who is going?

2008-07-01 Thread Bill Streeter
Yes! That sounds like a blast!

Bill Streeter
LO-FI SAINT LOUIS
http://www.lofistl.com

--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Richard (Show) Hall
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

 Also, I'm not sure how we would do sessions, as in people give
 presentations ... not only no shelters, but no electricity.
 
 No youtube, be we could have a lot of fun tubing down the river.
 
 ... Richard
 
 On Tue, Jul 1, 2008 at 3:31 PM, Richard (Show) Hall [EMAIL PROTECTED]
 wrote:
 
  Yes, Bill and I talked about coming to Rolla and camping - this is
90 miles
  from St. Louis.
 
  The plus side is that we have friends that have some beautiful
land on the
  Little Piney River.
 
  The problem is that this would be totally primitive camping - no
cabins, no
  electricity, and definitely no internet.
 
  Would people be up for that?
 
  ... Richard
 
 
  On Tue, Jul 1, 2008 at 5:48 AM, Bill Streeter [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
 
Well yes, there are KOA's but we were thinking a better alternative
  would be hanging with Richard and Maureen in nearby Rolla--that would
  be for folks who are booked but can't cancel their travel. And I'm
  sure Heath and David Meade would be down for that too.
 
  I think, I'm gonna cancel it. I wouldn't blame anyone for not signing
  up at this point. Sorry for your trouble.
 
  I'm sending the money back to those who already paid.
 
  Bill Streeter
 
  --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com
videoblogging%40yahoogroups.com,
  Jan McLaughlin
 
  jannie.jan@ wrote:
  
   Why do you need 35 people to sign up to cover expenses?
  
   If only 10 or 15 come, host it differently.
  
   There's KOA - http://www.koa.com/where/mo/13107/ and 3 of 'em
near
   St. Louis. Let folks make their own reservations / share a kabin -
   yeah - in the KOA lexicon 'cabins' are 'kabins'.
  
   They even got free wireless in most of 'em.
  
   Cook / shop for yourselves. No need to 'plan' that.
  
   Just a thought.
  
   Jan
  
  
  
   --
   Jan McLaughlin
   Production Sound Mixer
   air = 862-571-5334
   aim = janofsound
   skype = janmclaughlin
  
 
   
 
 
 
 
  --
  Richard (Show) Hall
  http://richardshow.org
 
 
 
 
 -- 
 Richard (Show) Hall
 http://richardshow.org
 
 
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[videoblogging] Re: Vloggercamp Who is going?

2008-06-30 Thread Bill Streeter
We have 5 people who have registered. 

--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Irina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

 SO
 whats the count RIGHT NOW bill




[videoblogging] Re: Vloggercamp Who is going?

2008-06-28 Thread Bill Streeter
We need 35 people to register to make this happen. We don't have
nearly that number yet--I think maybe 10 so far. So if you guys think
we should I can extend the registration by about a week. People can
even register after that too, but we need at least 35 to commit at
least a month in advance because we aren't taking any sponsorship
money for this. Everything will be paid for from the registration
funds, and we're operating pretty much at cost. At this point I don't
see it happening unless we get about 25 more people to sign up. Don't
get me wrong, I really want to do this. But I can't afford to hire the
chef and pay for the camp if no one shows up. 

We can still make it happen if you want, but I need you help getting
the word out and getting people signed up soon.

Does anyone have any better ideas?

Bill Streeter
LO-FI SAINT LOUIS
www.lofistl.com

--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, John Coffey
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

 Who is going to Vloggercamp? I've already booked my airline tix to
St Louis. Don't leave and Demanda Condom hanging!
 
 John Coffey
 
 
   
 
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[videoblogging] Re: Motion 3 vs After Effects CS3

2008-01-11 Thread Bill Streeter
I would say that unless you are going to do some hardcore motion graphics 
Motion 
should suit you fine. You ca do a lot of really amazing stuff with Motion. But 
AE is still the 
tool of choice for pros but probably not worth getting unless you really need 
some of the 
advanced features, as it would require not just an investment in $ but also a 
big 
investment in time learning to use it well.

Bill Streeter
LO-FI SAINT LOUIS
www.lofistl.com
www.billstreeter.net


--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Michael Verdi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

 Does anyone have experience with these two? I imagine that AE is
 better but I'm wondering if the new 3D capabilities of Motion 3 will
 be enough (since it come with final cut studio which I'm already
 getting) and another $1000 for AE won't be necessary. What will I be
 missing out on if I only get Motion?
 Thanks,
 Verdi
 
 -- 
 http://michaelverdi.com
 http://freevlog.org
 http://nscape.tv




[videoblogging] Re: Motion 3 vs After Effects CS3

2008-01-11 Thread Bill Streeter
I would say that unless you are going to do some hardcore motion graphics 
Motion 
should suit you fine. You ca do a lot of really amazing stuff with Motion. But 
AE is still the 
tool of choice for pros but probably not worth getting unless you really need 
some of the 
advanced features, as it would require not just an investment in $ but also a 
big 
investment in time learning to use it well.

Bill Streeter
LO-FI SAINT LOUIS
www.lofistl.com
www.billstreeter.net


--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Michael Verdi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

 Does anyone have experience with these two? I imagine that AE is
 better but I'm wondering if the new 3D capabilities of Motion 3 will
 be enough (since it come with final cut studio which I'm already
 getting) and another $1000 for AE won't be necessary. What will I be
 missing out on if I only get Motion?
 Thanks,
 Verdi
 
 -- 
 http://michaelverdi.com
 http://freevlog.org
 http://nscape.tv






[videoblogging] Re: Vlogger Camp!

2008-01-04 Thread Bill Streeter
We won't need a generator. There will be power, in fact the facilities are 
fairly modern, the 
dining hall even has AC. 

Bill Streeter
LO-FI SAINT LOUIS
www.lofistl.com
www.billstreeter.net

--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, John Coffey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

 I've got a generator I can bring.
 
 Nathan L. Witt [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:  Man this sounds like a 
 great idea! 
Especially since I can easily drive 
 this. I'm thinking merit badges and kumbaya! Whose with me? Also I'm 
 totally cool with unplugging from the internet, but I don't have any 
 extra batteries for my camera, will there be electricity? I assume 
 there would be if there will be a FCP workshop. All my thoughts are 
 just spilling out because this is so exciting! I'm going to inventory 
 my boy scout gear now.
 
 --Nathan
 http://www.nathaner.com/vlog
 
 
  
 
 
 Jimmy CraicHead TVVideo Podcast about Sailing, Travel, Craic and Cocktails 
www.jchtv.com

 -
 Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile.  Try it 
 now.
 
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[videoblogging] Vlogger Camp!

2008-01-03 Thread Bill Streeter
Yeah Vlogger Camp. For those of you who may have missed it on Twitter, well go 
here and 
see what it's all about: http://vloggercamp.com there is a wiki 
(http://vloggercamp.pbwiki.com/FrontPage) and a twitter account too 
(http://twitter.com/vloggercamp). This is gonna be happening on August 7-10 so 
it's still a 
ways out so not all of the details are in place yet. So subscribe to the 
vloggercamp.com rss 
feed, or follow on twitter for regular updates and announcements. Should be a 
good time!

Bill Streeter
LO-FI SAINT LOUIS
www.lofistl.com
www.billstreeter.net



[videoblogging] Re: Vlogger Camp!

2008-01-03 Thread Bill Streeter
 Sorry, it's not in a city, it's in the country, in Missouri. Just north of 
Columbia. All the info 
is at Vloggercamp.com (including maps and links to photos)

Bill Streeter
LO-FI SAINT LOUIS
www.lofistl.com
www.billstreeter.net

--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Lisa Rein [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

 sorry if i missed it somewhere - but what's the city on this?
 
 thanks,
 
 lisa
 
  Yeah Vlogger Camp. For those of you who may have missed it on Twitter,
  well go here and
  see what it's all about: http://vloggercamp.com there is a wiki
  (http://vloggercamp.pbwiki.com/FrontPage) and a twitter account too
  (http://twitter.com/vloggercamp). This is gonna be happening on August
  7-10 so it's still a
  ways out so not all of the details are in place yet. So subscribe to the
  vloggercamp.com rss
  feed, or follow on twitter for regular updates and announcements. Should
  be a good time!
 
  Bill Streeter
  LO-FI SAINT LOUIS
  www.lofistl.com
  www.billstreeter.net
 
 
 
 
 Lisa Rein
 
 http://onlisareinsradar.com
 http://www.lisarein.com






[videoblogging] Re: Vlogger Camp!

2008-01-03 Thread Bill Streeter
 Sorry, it's not in a city, it's in the country, in Missouri. Just north of 
Columbia. All the info 
is at Vloggercamp.com (including maps and links to photos)

Bill Streeter
LO-FI SAINT LOUIS
www.lofistl.com
www.billstreeter.net

--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Lisa Rein [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

 sorry if i missed it somewhere - but what's the city on this?
 
 thanks,
 
 lisa
 
  Yeah Vlogger Camp. For those of you who may have missed it on Twitter,
  well go here and
  see what it's all about: http://vloggercamp.com there is a wiki
  (http://vloggercamp.pbwiki.com/FrontPage) and a twitter account too
  (http://twitter.com/vloggercamp). This is gonna be happening on August
  7-10 so it's still a
  ways out so not all of the details are in place yet. So subscribe to the
  vloggercamp.com rss
  feed, or follow on twitter for regular updates and announcements. Should
  be a good time!
 
  Bill Streeter
  LO-FI SAINT LOUIS
  www.lofistl.com
  www.billstreeter.net
 
 
 
 
 Lisa Rein
 
 http://onlisareinsradar.com
 http://www.lisarein.com






[videoblogging] Re: Vlogger Camp!

2008-01-03 Thread Bill Streeter
Vlogger Camp should be very wet. 

FYI Anheuser Busch is HQ in MO. Ain't nothing dry here. 

Bill Streeter
LO-FI SAINT LOUIS
www.lofistl.com
www.billstreeter.net

--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Tim Street [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

 Do they have beer there or is it a dry county?
 
 
 On Jan 3, 2008, at 5:43 PM, Bill Streeter wrote:
 
  Sorry, it's not in a city, it's in the country, in Missouri. Just  
  north of Columbia. All the info
  is at Vloggercamp.com (including maps and links to photos)
 
  Bill Streeter
  LO-FI SAINT LOUIS
  www.lofistl.com
  www.billstreeter.net
 
  --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Lisa Rein lisa@ wrote:
  
   sorry if i missed it somewhere - but what's the city on this?
  
   thanks,
  
   lisa
  
Yeah Vlogger Camp. For those of you who may have missed it on  
  Twitter,
well go here and
see what it's all about: http://vloggercamp.com there is a wiki
(http://vloggercamp.pbwiki.com/FrontPage) and a twitter account  
  too
(http://twitter.com/vloggercamp). This is gonna be happening on  
  August
7-10 so it's still a
ways out so not all of the details are in place yet. So  
  subscribe to the
vloggercamp.com rss
feed, or follow on twitter for regular updates and  
  announcements. Should
be a good time!
   
Bill Streeter
LO-FI SAINT LOUIS
www.lofistl.com
www.billstreeter.net
   
   
  
  
   Lisa Rein
  
   http://onlisareinsradar.com
   http://www.lisarein.com
  
 
 
  
 
 
 
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[videoblogging] Re: Vlogger Camp!

2008-01-03 Thread Bill Streeter
Yes, while cell service is spotty, and there won't be any Internet. The 
facilities are modern 
with power and everything.

Bill Streeter
LO-FI SAINT LOUIS
www.lofistl.com
www.billstreeter.net

--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Nathan L. Witt [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
wrote:

 Man this sounds like a great idea!  Especially since I can easily drive 
 this.  I'm thinking merit badges and kumbaya!  Whose with me?  Also I'm 
 totally cool with unplugging from the internet, but I don't have any 
 extra batteries for my camera, will there be electricity?  I assume 
 there would be if there will be a FCP workshop.  All my thoughts are 
 just spilling out because this is so exciting!  I'm going to inventory 
 my boy scout gear now.
 
 --Nathan
 http://www.nathaner.com/vlog






[videoblogging] Re: Vlogger Camp!

2008-01-03 Thread Bill Streeter
Yes, while cell service is spotty, and there won't be any Internet. The 
facilities are modern 
with power and everything.

Bill Streeter
LO-FI SAINT LOUIS
www.lofistl.com
www.billstreeter.net

--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Nathan L. Witt [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
wrote:

 Man this sounds like a great idea!  Especially since I can easily drive 
 this.  I'm thinking merit badges and kumbaya!  Whose with me?  Also I'm 
 totally cool with unplugging from the internet, but I don't have any 
 extra batteries for my camera, will there be electricity?  I assume 
 there would be if there will be a FCP workshop.  All my thoughts are 
 just spilling out because this is so exciting!  I'm going to inventory 
 my boy scout gear now.
 
 --Nathan
 http://www.nathaner.com/vlog






[videoblogging] Re: the inevitable conversation about what we're doing

2007-12-23 Thread Bill Streeter
Robert, 

Generally it's true that this is a really great community that helps each other 
get better. I'm 
not sure what you saw in this conversation that made you think otherwise. I 
mean it's 
hardly a childish flame war, and I've seen my share of those over and over 
again in the 
nearly 20 years I've been having conversations online--and I'm sure you have 
too. These 
are for the most part legitimate questions and concerns raised in good faith 
and discussed 
openly and honestly. So it's really hard for me to understand what you are 
talking about 
here. You surely know that some of the conversations that are hardest to have 
are the 
ones that are often the most important. 

Bill Streeter
LO-FI SAINT LOUIS
www.lofistl.com
www.billstreeter.net


--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Robert Scoble [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

 Interesting how the videoblogging community eats its own. It's too bad. Two
 years ago I thought this was a really great community where we help each
 other get bigger and better. But I don't hold those opinions anymore. This
 kind of stuff is EXACTLY why I don't participate here much anymore.
 
  
 
 Let me know when it changes and I'll be back.
 
  
 
 Robert Scoble
 
  
 
 ###
 
  
 
   _  
 
 From: videoblogging@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
 On Behalf Of Bill Cammack
 Sent: Sunday, December 23, 2007 4:27 PM
 To: videoblogging@yahoogroups.com
 Subject: [videoblogging] Re: the inevitable conversation about what we're
 doing
 
  
 
 64 comments and counting.
 
 http://www.hummingc http://www.hummingcrow.com/2007/12/21/new-media/
 row.com/2007/12/21/new-media/
 
 --- In videoblogging@ mailto:videoblogging%40yahoogroups.com
 yahoogroups.com, Jay dedman jay.dedman@ wrote:
 
  Every 6 months or so, someone starts a conversation about what we're
  doing with videoblogging.
  how we make make a living.
  how we express ourselves.
  how we remain independent.
  how we become artists and/or businesspeople.
  
  Cheryl started the conversation on her blog.
  She took time to write her ideas and show examples.
  http://www.hummingc http://www.hummingcrow.com/2007/12/21/new-media/
 row.com/2007/12/21/new-media/
  Let's keep the conversation over there so its in one place.
  
  Jay
  
  -- 
  http://jaydedman. http://jaydedman.com com
  917 371 6790
  Video: http://ryanishungry http://ryanishungry.com .com
  Twitter: http://twitter. http://twitter.com/jaydedman com/jaydedman
  Photos: http://flickr. http://flickr.com/photos/jaydedman/
 com/photos/jaydedman/
  RSS: http://tinyurl. http://tinyurl.com/yqgdt9 com/yqgdt9
 
 
  
 
 
 
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[videoblogging] Re: Forget Apple TV - What about the Nintendo Wii ??

2007-12-23 Thread Bill Streeter
Hey Frank,

I've had a Wii for a while now and it's not the best platform for watching 
Internet mainly 
because I think that there is some memory limitation to it. If you try to watch 
a bunch of 
youtube videos in a row or a longer form video on Google Video it will crash 
after about 
20 or 30 minutes. I'm not sure why this is, but I suspect it's a memory issue. 

Bill Streeter
LO-FI SAINT LOUIS
www.lofistl.com
www.billstreeter.net

--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Frank Sinton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

 I just saw this chart - makes me think the path to the TV will not be
 through the Apple TV, but rather through the Wii (or PS3 or XBox360):
 
 http://www.vgchartz.com
 
 Has anyone experimented with online video on the Nintendo Wii? Looks
 like i will have a Wii in a few days. :) Building a Wii interface for
 Mefeedia may be a pet project over the holidays. Anyone else have one
 and watch online video? 
 
 Regards,
 -Frank
 
 http://www.mefeedia.com - Discover the Video Web






[videoblogging] Re: Apple TV dead?

2007-12-23 Thread Bill Streeter
I got a Mac Mini instead of the Apple TV. Much more versatile, but still far 
from perfect. 
For instance you should be able to browse for new content from your couch, you 
can't you 
need to add the content to another computer in your house to get it to your TV. 
Thats the 
main issue I've had with it. It would also be cool if they added a YouTube 
widget to it (a la 
the iphone) so you can browse and watch that stuff from your couch too. One 
behavior 
they must have overlooked when they were designing this was the channel surfing 
mentality--thats the main way most people have learned to look for new video 
content 
over the years--kicked back, on the couch, flipping channels. Until someone 
comes up 
with something that is as good as that for internet video, they will fail. 

Bill Streeter
LO-FI SAINT LOUIS
www.lofistl.com
www.billstreeter.net

--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Brook Hinton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

 Had it not required me to buy some gawdawful widescreen LCD TV I can't
 afford and have it sit there all ugly and shiny on my wall I would
 have considered buying an Apple TV. I like the concept. But my 25 year
 old 4:3 TV hidden away in a cabinet looks better, even w/the low res
 of letterboxing, then any widescreen TV I could ever afford.
 
 I like the concept of Appletv
 Not having it work with Ye Olde Tv Set may have been a big mistake.
 
 Brook
 
 On 12/22/07, Steve Rhodes [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
 
 
 
 
 
 
  this is sort of a refrain for me this time of year, but wait until macworld
 
   It may be they will introduce a new model then. And they don't have a
   ton of inventory, so they're not promoting it.
 
   Though it would have made sense to introduce a new model before xmas
 
   On the other hand, jobs has said it is an experiment
 
   Anyway, we may soon see
 
   --
   Steve Rhodes
 
   http://flickr.com/photos/ari/ photos
 
   http://ari.typepad.com
 
   http://tigerbeat.vox.com blogs
 
   http://del.icio.us/tigerbeat interesting articles  sites
 
   http://twitter.com/tigerbeat
   
 
 
 -- 
 ___
 Brook Hinton
 film/video/audio art
 www.brookhinton.com
 studio vlog/blog: www.brookhinton.com/temporalab






[videoblogging] Re: Forget Apple TV - What about the Nintendo Wii ??

2007-12-23 Thread Bill Streeter
Thats fine for creating video, but I the issue here is watching video, even 
streaming video 
needs to be cashed somewhere while it's being streamed from the Internet, it 
seems that 
thats the problem with the Wii. As near as I can tell there isn't any way to 
create and post 
video from the Wii. 

Bill Streeter
LO-FI SAINT LOUIS
www.lofistl.com
www.billstreeter.net

--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Robert Scoble [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

 That would be the lack of storage problem Eric Rice referred to in a
 different post. The Wii has no place to buffer video files (other than the
 very limited storage). When you run out of space for buffering video it
 barfs.
 
  
 
 It's funny. I'm using http://www.qik.com http://www.qik.com/  now and it
 doesn't need ANY local storage. Just throws all the bits up to a server.
 
  
 
 Why couldn't that be used with the Wii?
 
  
 
 Robert
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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[videoblogging] Lo-Fi Saint Louis hits 200!

2007-10-24 Thread Bill Streeter
I just thought I'd let you all know that I just posted my 200th episode. Which 
might not sound 
like a lot to some of you, but it's a milestone for me. I can't believe I 
cranked out 200 of 
those things. 

Bill Streeter
LO-FI SAINT LOUIS
http://www.lofistl.com
http://www.billstreeter.net



[videoblogging] Re: re:Casey's thread: Dan McVicar, AFTRA, and independent producers

2007-10-22 Thread Bill Streeter
What is a professional production company? That's easy, one that is 
doing it for hire and is getting paid. Vloggers and podcasters that 
are doing stuff for fun and as a hobby aren't professionals, 
strictly speaking. Which is not a slight on the quality of their 
work--but we all know that there are many people in this space that 
aren't motivated by making money and never will be interested in it. 
What is at issue here is when companies are hiring people to produce 
video content for the web (and they will only do that because they 
believe that there will be some profit in it) then the terms of the 
contracts can either be negotiated one on one or collectively 
through a union. Which one do you think will result in the most 
favorable terms for the most people? Yeah there will always be that 
top 10% that will always be able to write their own ticket and get 
anything they want in a contract, but there will also be the ones 
that will be hired to cover a conference or an event or a beat--and 
those are the ones that will benefit the most from organizing. In 
Hollywood and Television most of the stars usually support 
collective bargaining because many of them benefited from it on 
their way up, and most of them understand that fame is often 
fleeting and they may benefit from it again. Unions are hardly 
perfect, but they're one of the best ways to protect rights and 
guard against abuse. 

Bill Streeter
LO-FI SAINT LOUIS
www.lofistl.com
www.billstreeter.net


--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Gena [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
wrote:

 What you say seems ok, but what happens if Google/YouTube, Blip or 
the
 other online distribution places sign agreements with the unions 
that
 could eventually push out non-union and non-commercial productions?
 
 Currently we have the choice to say Bugger off, I don't need you.
 
 If the online distribution joints are collecting revenue and 
braking
 off a piece for the union wouldn't the unions at some point force 
or
 make it known that they would prefer union talent in as many web
 based productions as possible? 
 
 I don't know how to say this correctly but theoretically the union
 could tell you (Actor McVicar) to stop your production because you
 (Producer/Vlogger) are not paying union dues as an actor.
 
 It goes back to the question what is going to be considered a
 professional production? Is a one person vlogger exempt but if you
 have three or more working together that makes it a production
 company?  This could set the precedent that allows the other
 entertainment unions jump in. 
 
 I have too many questions about this. Gut feeling it seems like a
 creativity killer in the making.
 
 Gena
 http://outonthestoop.blogspot.com
 
 
 --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, danielmcvicar
 danielmcvicar@ wrote:
 
  Hi Everybody,
  I've been a member of SAG and AFTRA for decades, and sometimes 
serve
  on committees in preparing for negotiation.
  
  It is my observation that this is a new area for unions, 
producers,
  performers and distributors of media.  The business models are 
being
  disrupted.  
  
  The union has always been there to protect performers from 
abusive
  work conditions, to improve pay and conditions, and has also 
taken the
  responsibility for insuring performers.
  
  Regarding net video, the union doesn't know what to do yet.  
There are
  some plans in place that allow producers of net video to be 
brought in
  under AFTRA rules that are not very expensive.  They would be 
similar
  to lowbudget film deals.   
  
  Really, it is at what point does the video become professional, 
and is
  distributed in a way that makes money.  You may always operate 
outside
  the union, if you are an independent producer, but there may be
  limitations in using union members or in distributing videos 
through
  union signatories.  That is the same in preexisting video and 
film
  formats.
  
  There are more shared points that the union would have with 
producers
  and distributors of content.  One in particular is piracy, and 
the
  violation of copyright.  I have suggested that in the coming
  negotiation with the networks and producers for the AFTRA 
contract,
  that the performer and union retain their right to sue Youtube or
  another entity that profited illegally from their work and 
image. 
  This would be an adjustment in language, because the current 
release
  transfers copyright to the producer, and it is the producer's
  responsibility to seek damages.
  
  Without drilling down into more specifics, I would like to say 
that a
  union can serve performers, creators and producers well.  It is 
the
  loss of revenue from work that is the biggest threat to all.  
Just ask
   people in the music industry.
  
  Perhaps there will be an adaptation of the unions to include 
small
  producers who perform and create, and the rights for all can be
 protected.
  
  I don't think there is a way to bully anyone out of the sphere 
now. 
  Not as long

[videoblogging] Promote your vlogs on LO-FI SAINT LOUIS

2007-10-04 Thread Bill Streeter
I'm coming up fast on my 200th episode so I thought it would be fun to get some 
videos 
from the community to help celebrate and you can promote your own thing to my 
viewers at 
the same time--sooo if you want send me a 15 sec video saying something like 
congratulations on 200 (or some such) and pitch your own thing or whatever, 
just keep it 
simple and keep it under 15 sec. I'll need them by Wednesday Oct 10th. Email me 
off list if 
you need info on how to send it to me. 

Thanks so much.

Bill Streeter
LO-FI SAINT LOUIS
www.lofistl.com
www.billstreeter.net



[videoblogging] Re: YouTube suspends Vloggers account for Fair Use.

2007-10-03 Thread Bill Streeter
Looks like Antonio won against KSDK! His account and his 500+ videos 
have been reinstated, read about it here: 
http://www.pubdef.net/2007/10/pubdef-wins-fight-with-ksdk-
youtube.html

Bill Streeter
LO-FI SAINT LOUIS
www.lofistl.com
www.billstreeter.net


--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Bill Streeter [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
wrote:

 A local St. Louis video blogger, Antonio French, has had all his 
 videos pulled from YouTube after a Local TV station sent a take 
down 
 notice to YouTube. The video they sent the take down notice was a 
 report that he had posted where they promised a follow up to a 
story 
 about an alderman on the take and then didn't. Antonio French had 
 posted this video to show how answers were promised and then 
posted 
 the follow-up report to show that the question of who the alderman 
 was, was never answered. To me it looks like a clear case of fair 
 use because he was using the videos to comment and critique them. 
 You can read more about what has happened to the rest of his 
videos 
 on his blog at http://pubdef.net 
 
 A word about Antonio French … He started his blog Pub-Def as a 
 newspaper reporter frustrated by the lack of depth in local 
 political reporting in St. Louis. He started posting videos to his 
 blog after he saw what I was doing with Lo-Fi Saint Louis. His 
 reporting is very good and has broken several stories that have 
been 
 followed up in both local and national main stream media. He's 
 become an important source of information on the activities of 
local 
 government and a vocal critic of local main stream media. He 
doesn't 
 really make much money with Pub Def (short for Public Defender) 
but 
 the cost overhead of doing it is so low that he doesn't really 
need 
 to make that much money at it. He's exactly the kind of grass 
roots 
 journalist that our little media revolution has made possible.
 
 He's currently moving all his videos to Blip.tv (something I 
 suggested he do months ago.) But I can understand why he wanted to 
 continue to use YouTube because it's so well known and has so much 
 traffic. 
 
 Anyway I thought that this story was relevant to the discussion 
here—
 especially in light of the Hip-Hop Violinist story, as some of the 
 circumstances are similar. 
 
 If you get a moment go check out some of the work he's doing at 
Pub-
 Def and if you have any ideas about how he might go about dealing 
 with this issue I'm sure he would be open to hearing them. But I 
 also wanted to introduce him to the group (he's not a participant 
 here) because I think that the kind of work he is doing is really 
 important.  
 
 Bill Streeter
 LO-FI SAINT LOUIS
 www.lofistl.com
 www.billstreeter.net





[videoblogging] Re: YouTube suspends Vloggers account for Fair Use.

2007-09-20 Thread Bill Streeter
Yes actually Jackson West did a story about it on NewTeeVee you can read that 
here: 
http://newteevee.com/2007/09/19/local-station-journalist-fight-over-youtube-clips/
 
and the video in question is there too. 

Bill Streeter

--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, bordercollieaustralianshepherd 
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

 Is the video back up anywhere that we can see what all the fuss is about? 
 
 Reads like fair use. The station has used his videos on their
 newscasts. Now that's Damning evidence. or Damn, that is evidence.
 
 What I did see that I do not recall in other cases is that YouTube's
 takedown notice where the video used to be, states the name of the
 party requesting the order:
 
 This video is no longer available due to a copyright claim by
 Multimedia KSDK, Inc
 
 Now I like that, very fair. No one asked me, but I think if YouTube
 started prosecuting 
 
 I searched to find cases that were prosecuted under Section 512(f)
 http://www.copyright.gov/title17/92chap5.html#512
 (f) Misrepresentations. - Any person who knowingly materially
 misrepresents under this section -
 
 (1) that material or activity is infringing, or
 
 (2) that material or activity was removed or disabled by mistake or
 misidentification,
 
 shall be liable for any damages, including costs and attorneys' fees,
 incurred by the alleged infringer, by any copyright owner or copyright
 owner's authorized licensee, or by a service provider, who is injured
 by such misrepresentation, as the result of the service provider
 relying upon such misrepresentation in removing or disabling access to
 the material or activity claimed to be infringing, or in replacing the
 removed material or ceasing to disable access to it.
 snip
 
 I found mention of a couple but ...
 
 Is there one clearing house style site (maybe I missed it on Chilling
 Effect) where prosecutions are tracked or documented? Maybe a wiki?
 
 Seems like a lot of videos are getting removed from Youtube (and
 others) recently
 Results 1 - 100 of about 426,000 over the past month for videos
 removed from Youtube. (0.24 seconds)
 http://www.google.com/search?as_q=videos+removed+from
+Youtubehl=ennum=100btnG=Google
+Searchas_epq=as_oq=as_eq=lr=as_ft=ias_filetype=as_qdr=mas_nlo=as_nh
i=as_occt=anyas_dt=ias_sitesearch=as_rights=safe=images
 Ok it is a results total, but there are references to thousands of
 videos removed at one time.
 
 Does anyone know if these take downs are tracked? The companies hired
 to find copyrighted materials for the movie and music biz should be
 publicized and contact information easy to locate. This would IMO
 ensure that due diligence is performed on their part. If a company is
 doing more harm than good their copyright take down requests should be
 scrutinized. In other words, if these companies have a consistent
 track record, the request should be assumed accurate. If a company is
 doing poorly say a 60% (might be too low) accuracy or less then peer
 review would seem a fair addition to the process before a takedown occurs.
 
 Thoughts from the group or did I just crush this thread?
 
 Curious mind wants to know.
 
 
 --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Bill Streeter bill@ wrote:
 
  Well I agree that there are problems with the law, especially the 
  DMCA, but really with this issue specifically it's not the law that 
  is the problem, it's the way it's implemented and enforced. Fair Use 
  is the law too, but it often gets pushed aside or over looked by 
  over zelous enforcement of copyright. 
  
  Bill Streeter
  LO-FI SAINT LOUIS
  www.lofistl.com
  www.billstreeter.net
  
  --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Brook Hinton bhinton@ 
  wrote:
  
   Important to note that this isn't so much a problem with YouTube 
  as it is a
   problem with THE LAW, which blip and everyone else also has to 
  deal with.
   
   Copyright infringement is your best entertainment value ---
  Negativland
   
   
   
   ___
   Brook Hinton
   film/video/audio art
   www.brookhinton.com
   
   
   [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
  
 





[videoblogging] Any developers interested in making a DIGG this Podcast FeedFlare?

2007-09-20 Thread Bill Streeter
I just thought I would put this out there in case there is a 
developer listening that might like to take this on.

Feedburner has a Feedflare API that allows you to add little 
functions to your feed items. One of these items is Digg this, 
which submits that particular item to digg. Thats fine for news 
items, BUT Digg has this separate Podcast directory that picks up 
items off an RSS feed and automatically lists them as they become 
avaiable. You can Digg an entire feed (or Podcast) or you can digg 
individual items in the feed. Either way, as far as I can tell there 
is no Feedflare that allows you to Digg an item thats already listed 
in the Digg podcast directory. The Digg flare that I can find will 
only submit the item as a new news item. 

So not being a developer myself, and knowing that there are some on 
this list. I was wondering if maybe some of you might consider 
developing such a thing based on the Feedburner API. Here is the 
Feedburner feedflare developers page: 
http://www.feedburner.com/fb/a/developers/feedflare 

I dunno maybe this isn't possible for some reason? 

If it is, I know a lot of people would find this most useful.

Bill Streeter
LO-FI SAINT LOUIS
www.lofistl.com
www.billstreeter.net



[videoblogging] YouTube suspends Vloggers account for Fair Use.

2007-09-19 Thread Bill Streeter
A local St. Louis video blogger, Antonio French, has had all his 
videos pulled from YouTube after a Local TV station sent a take down 
notice to YouTube. The video they sent the take down notice was a 
report that he had posted where they promised a follow up to a story 
about an alderman on the take and then didn't. Antonio French had 
posted this video to show how answers were promised and then posted 
the follow-up report to show that the question of who the alderman 
was, was never answered. To me it looks like a clear case of fair 
use because he was using the videos to comment and critique them. 
You can read more about what has happened to the rest of his videos 
on his blog at http://pubdef.net 

A word about Antonio French … He started his blog Pub-Def as a 
newspaper reporter frustrated by the lack of depth in local 
political reporting in St. Louis. He started posting videos to his 
blog after he saw what I was doing with Lo-Fi Saint Louis. His 
reporting is very good and has broken several stories that have been 
followed up in both local and national main stream media. He's 
become an important source of information on the activities of local 
government and a vocal critic of local main stream media. He doesn't 
really make much money with Pub Def (short for Public Defender) but 
the cost overhead of doing it is so low that he doesn't really need 
to make that much money at it. He's exactly the kind of grass roots 
journalist that our little media revolution has made possible.

He's currently moving all his videos to Blip.tv (something I 
suggested he do months ago.) But I can understand why he wanted to 
continue to use YouTube because it's so well known and has so much 
traffic. 

Anyway I thought that this story was relevant to the discussion here—
especially in light of the Hip-Hop Violinist story, as some of the 
circumstances are similar. 

If you get a moment go check out some of the work he's doing at Pub-
Def and if you have any ideas about how he might go about dealing 
with this issue I'm sure he would be open to hearing them. But I 
also wanted to introduce him to the group (he's not a participant 
here) because I think that the kind of work he is doing is really 
important.  

Bill Streeter
LO-FI SAINT LOUIS
www.lofistl.com
www.billstreeter.net




[videoblogging] Re: YouTube suspends Vloggers account for Fair Use.

2007-09-19 Thread Bill Streeter
Well I agree that there are problems with the law, especially the 
DMCA, but really with this issue specifically it's not the law that 
is the problem, it's the way it's implemented and enforced. Fair Use 
is the law too, but it often gets pushed aside or over looked by 
over zelous enforcement of copyright. 

Bill Streeter
LO-FI SAINT LOUIS
www.lofistl.com
www.billstreeter.net

--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Brook Hinton [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
wrote:

 Important to note that this isn't so much a problem with YouTube 
as it is a
 problem with THE LAW, which blip and everyone else also has to 
deal with.
 
 Copyright infringement is your best entertainment value ---
Negativland
 
 
 
 ___
 Brook Hinton
 film/video/audio art
 www.brookhinton.com
 
 
 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]





[videoblogging] Re: Fwd: Portable Informer #8 - Winners Announced

2007-09-17 Thread Bill Streeter
WHOO HOO!! I didn't even know that there were prizes!! Adobe CS3? 
Wow I'm still using CS1! Thanks to everyone who voted for me.

Bill Streeter
LO-FI SAINT LOUIS
www.lofistl.com
www.billstreeter.net

--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Bill Cammack 
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

 Congrats, Bill. :D
 
 --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Irina irinaski@ wrote:
 
  BIL 
STREEETT
  
  -- Forwarded message --
  From: Portable Film Festival info@
  Date: Sep 16, 2007 7:06 PM
  Subject: Portable Informer #8 - Winners Announced
  To: irinaslutsky irinaski@
  
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from the
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  In this very warm and salubrious informer we announce the 
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over it.
  
  All historical amnesia aside, the Hoppers have become the 
Portable Film
  Festival's grand accolade to its most talented film and video 
producers.
  There's something to be said for those who are brave enough to 
put their
  work online for the whole world to see and critique and the 
following
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 surged
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the
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  Congratulations Bill, we've got an Adobe Creative Suit 
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[videoblogging] Re: Legal Issues: Copyright, Licensing, Ownership?

2007-09-13 Thread Bill Streeter
All of these things are negotiable with who ever is hiring you or 
contracting with you. These contracts typically deal with all these 
issues, who-what-where-for how long and in what mediums. 

And if you are getting a lot of offers and they represent some 
significant income then yes you need an agent and/or a lawyer to 
look at these things for you. My attorney Colette Vogele has a 
regular podcast on this topic 
(http://www.rulesfortherevolution.com/) and if shes available you 
can probably hire her too, http://www.vogelelaw.com

An agent and a lawyer can be the same person, but basically the 
difference between the two is that the lawyer will examine and 
advise on the legalities of a contract and an agent will negotiate 
on your behalf. 

But the basic answer to your question is that any and all of these 
terms are negotiated.


Bill Streeter
LO-FI SAINT LOUIS
www.lofistl.com
www.billstreeter.net


--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Mark Schoneveld [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
wrote:

 I would like to take a moment to start this discussion, obviously 
a very important one to 
 independent creators in this new media marketplace.  I don't think 
I completely 
 understand how it works.  Great content is scarce and the more 
hype and buzz around the 
 medium, the more the best creators will be sought out.  I'm 
already being approached on 
 all angles to make custom content, sell content I've already made 
and I feel like I need to 
 play catchup before I give away the ship.
 
 First of all, is there a good guide online already?  Good legal 
blogs?  Has anyone covered 
 these topics in depth?
 
 I have questions that need answering.  For example, if 
you 'license' your Internet TV show 
 to someone, what are some typical rights you grant?  How much are 
they worth?  Can you 
 limit the amount of time your give someone exclusivity?  If you do 
grant some kind of 
 exclusivity, what prevents you (or someone else) from uploading it 
to YouTube?  Is there a 
 licensing model that might allow content to be uploaded to 
multiple sites?  In that case, 
 who 'owns' it?  What do you grant to a 'sponsor'?
 
 Maybe someone can shed light on how a production studio licenses 
shows to television?  
 How does that work?
 
 Obviously, this is just the tip of the iceberg.  And these might 
be million dollar questions.  
 Any media lawyers in the house?   You blogging?  What are your 
experiences?
 
 Maybe I need an agent.  :)  
 
 Thanks, y'all!
 
 Mark*
 http://thepovertyjetset.com
 http://cheapdatesphilly.blogspot.com
 http://livemusicjournal.blogspot.com





[videoblogging] Re: Last Next To Heaven of Season 1

2007-09-12 Thread Bill Streeter
Thats awesome Rob, congratulations on a fine acomplishment. I didn't 
really realize that you were doing those weekly. I enjoyed them. 

Now given the nature of this project--which is basically creating 
new stories out of found footage and naration (for those who don't 
know.) I'd be curious to know if you think that you've improved your 
editing and story telling skills because of it. I'd also like to 
know which piece you found particularly challenging, and which peice 
are you most proud of?

Also ... does anyone at the archive know about your project? It 
seems that they might be interested. 

Bill Streeter
LO-FI SAINT LOUIS
www.lofistl.com
www.billstreeter.net  

--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Rob Parrish 
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

 Hey All,
 
 I posted the first Next To Heaven on September 19, 2006, and today 
I
 post the 52nd. A year's-worth of weekly short movies made from
 archive.org's public domain footage – pretty impressive, if I do 
say
 so myself. I had a great time making NTH, and I think I learned a
 thing or two as well.
 
 Please check it out and if you don't know NTH, you're in luck -- 52
 entertaining and/or disturbing videos await you!
 
 http://www.nexttoheaven.net
 
 Rob





[videoblogging] Re: BlogTV new interface

2007-09-12 Thread Bill Streeter
I plan on doing some more experimenting with live stuff too. I 
tested out Ustream.tv and I kinda like them, but I'm open to trying 
others. I was wondering if anyone has noticed a big difference in 
streaming quality from one service or another. Because, one comment 
I got a lot was the stream was gittery or the audio was out of 
sync I happen to think that that would be the case with most 
streaming services but I don't know. It could also have something to 
do with my connection or the amount of movement in the frame.  

If you want to see how the first Live-Fi Saint Louis went check it 
out here: http://lofistl.ning.com/video/video/show?id=814862%3AVideo%
3A9325

I had a friend doing camera for me (a DVX100 piped into my MacBook 
Pro via firewire) but the audio was from the MacBookPro because for 
some reason I couldn't get the audio from the camera to work with 
the flash interface without it crashing the browser. I tend to think 
that that was a Flash bug more than anything. But the audio turned 
out good none the less. We also rolled tape on the camera so that we 
have a good quaity record of the show--clips of which will appear on 
my vlog. 


Bill Streeter
LO-FI SAINT LOUIS
www.lofistl.com
www.billstreeter.net


--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, jonny goldstein 
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

 Yep, I've interacted with the blogtv people too, and they were 
very nice.
 
 As of right now, all these services have glitches. 
 
 So far, for my purposes, I like operator11.com most, but I'm not 
100% 
 content with them either.
 
 --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Jeffrey Taylor
 thejeffreytaylor@ wrote:
 
  At Vlog Europe, they were EXTREMELY responsive as we 
had birthing
 pains in
  the morning. The problems were fixed fast, and they do have 
someone
 on-call
  at all times. Any problems we had were with bandwidth and issues 
on
 our end,
  not theirs.
  
  Their UI does need some work many of the areas that Jonny 
mentions, and
  there are some freeze problems as the number of users 
increases, but I
  think they're on par with about everyone out there with their 
own set of
  weaknesses and strengths. And in the realm of intent to serve the
 customer,
  they're great.
  
  Full Disclosure: BlogTV was a sponsor of Vlog Europe.
  
  
  On 12/09/2007, jonny goldstein spamjonny@ wrote:
  
 Here's what I think makes the difference for me as a 
producer as to
   which live streaming video service I choose to use:
  
   Customer service---are they responsive? Do they fix problems 
fast?
  
   Reliability---does it all work?
  
   Capacity---how many simultaneous viewers does it allow?
  
   Features that work well with each other---For example blog.tv 
allows
   split screen, but only archives one of the screens. That sucks 
to
   offer a feature, but then don't support it with another feature
  
   Ability to embed it all in your own web page
  
   I want to brand my show, not have it be in their branded 
environment.
   All the services allow you to embed video. Fine. But don't 
they also
   allow me to embed their chat room at the same time?
  
   --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com
 videoblogging%40yahoogroups.com,
   kfirpravda kpravda@ wrote:
   
Hi,
   
I have a chat today with my BlogTV contacts. They launched 
today
 a new
interface, and I wrote about it here -
   
  
  
 http://pravdam.com/2007/09/11/blogtv-new-homepage-signals-content-
discovery-as-main-differentiation/
   
what's your opinion re the differentiation in this market? 
does
content discovery make the difference? Personally, I think 
that
branding is the key.
   
  

  
  
  
  
  -- 
  Jeffrey Taylor
  President and COO, Kinooga
  Mobile: +33625497654
  Skype: thejeffreytaylor
  Googlechat/Jabber: thejeffreytaylor@
  
  
  [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
 





[videoblogging] Re: what program do you use for subscirbe to updates on Word Press?

2007-09-07 Thread Bill Streeter
I'm not clear on what you are talking about. You mean an RSS feed? Or 
a subscribe by email service? If you use Feedburner you can activate 
an email option so that people who choose can get updates via email. 
Not sure if this is what you are talking about ...

Bill Streeter
LO-FI SAINT LOUIS
www.lofistl.com
www.billstreeter.net

--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Ed  [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

 Hi, I have Word Press 2.2 and would like to add a subscribe to
 updates on my blog.  Can you recommend a Word Press compatible
 program for this? Thanks, Ed Smith





[videoblogging] Re: what program do you use for subscirbe to updates on Word Press?

2007-09-07 Thread Bill Streeter
OK Yeah thats what the RSS Feed is for. For instance, if I wanted to 
read your blog on a regular basis I would just subscribe to your RSS 
Feed in Google reader. I check my reader several times a day for new 
posts in blogs and news I like and I read them there--all in one 
place. That way I don't have to jump from site to site to read the 
blogs I follow, or to check which ones have been updated. There are 
lots of other tools for this too. Even some browsers have RSS 
readers built into them. Most of the videobloggers here depend on 
RSS to deliver their content to RSS readers or things like iTunes or 
Miro or Fireant. MeFeedia is an online RSS media agregator. If you 
manage your feed with Feedburner you can track how many subscribers 
you have and see if someone is republishing your content via an RSS 
feed. There is also a service there that will let people subscribe 
to a feed via email. I personally don't like to get updates via 
email as my mailbox is too cluttered to begin with so RSS is a 
better solution for me. But I can understand that some people like 
getting email updates so that option is there for them too. If you 
want to know more about RSS and what it is and how to best use it 
check out the wikipedia entry on it here: 
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RSS_(file_format)

Bill Streeter
LO-FI SAINT LOUIS
www.lofistl.com
www.billstreeter.net

--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Ed Smith [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
wrote:

 Hi Bill sorry for the confusion and thanks for taking the time to 
clarify
 it.  Let me try to explain what I am looking for.  Periodicly, I 
update my
 posts, or people post comments to my site, so at that point part 
of the
 content is new or updated.  Right now unless someone checks back 
on the
 site, they will not know there is new content.  I am told there is 
some
 software you can to a wordpress 2.2 blog that allows site visitors 
to sign
 up for email notification that the site content has been updated.  
So if
 they enter their email address into the system, they will get an 
email
 notifying them of the change.  So this software add on to the blog 
that
 allows people to register for notification of updates is what I am 
looking
 for.  I currently have a RSS feed on the site, and perhaps this 
serves a
 similar function.  I am sorry I do not understand how RSS feeds 
work, so I
 can't comment on that.  OK Bill thanks again for asking and please 
feel free
 to have a peek at the blog in question if that would help, it is 
at:
 http://www.conductknockoutbroadcastinterviews.com/blog/   Ed
 
 On 9/7/07, Bill Streeter [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
 
I'm not clear on what you are talking about. You mean an RSS 
feed? Or
  a subscribe by email service? If you use Feedburner you can 
activate
  an email option so that people who choose can get updates via 
email.
  Not sure if this is what you are talking about ...
 
  Bill Streeter
  LO-FI SAINT LOUIS
  www.lofistl.com
  www.billstreeter.net
 
  --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com videoblogging%
40yahoogroups.com,
  Ed  edd66@ wrote:
  
   Hi, I have Word Press 2.2 and would like to add a subscribe to
   updates on my blog. Can you recommend a Word Press compatible
   program for this? Thanks, Ed Smith
  
 
   
 
 
 
 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]





[videoblogging] Re: new RyanIsHungry.com with Show-In-A-Box awesomeness

2007-09-04 Thread Bill Streeter
Just a slight bug report on this. I just looked at it in IE for 
Windows and the side bars are stacked on top of each other instead 
of side by side and some of their content is underneath the posts at 
the bottom of the page. I know IE is a pain in the ass when it comes 
to CSS as I am having my own problems with it on my site. I wish I 
could just ignore IE but unfortunately they're still a major player 
in the browser arena.

Bill Streeter
LO-FI SAINT LOUIS 
www.lofistl.com
www.billstreeter.net

--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Steve Watkins [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
wrote:

 Wonderful features, stunning visual design :)
 
 Woo, the videopres features look like a vital set of features that,
 combined with vpip and all the other elements, certainly mean this
 ShowInaBox is evolving into far more than than a mildly pumped-up
 wordpress.
 
 It is more than a tad glorious to see such an open project within 
this
 community. I missed those early days when there were more projects
 here on this list that were being thrown together and shared,
 something rather lost when things like FireAnt went more closed and
 commercial. Now I dont need to slump sadly on a nostalgia cushion, 
I
 can worship at the shrine of ShowInABox and all the fine humans who
 have made it happen.
 
 Open Source, its one of the saner ideas humans have had in our
 lifetimes, and I sing glorious praise to those who have melded it 
with
 videoblogging for the betterment of all who may want it.
 
 Wow that site is such a great demonstration of the power of a 
really
 strong design to add the final polish to a cool set of features. 
++9
 on the niceometer.
 
 Cheers
 
 Steve Elbows
 
 --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Bill Cammack BillCammack@
 wrote:
 
  Great Design! :D
  
  Nice work, Cheryl, on the two sidebars!
  
  --
  billcammack
  http://realfans.tv
  
  
  --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, ryanne hodson
  ryanne.hodson@ wrote:
  
   hey all
   
   we're proud to announce our site re-design, not only because it
  looks darn
   cool
   it also has a lot of cool functionality that the crew at
   http://ShowInABox.tv have been building.
   
   http://ryanishungry.com
   
   these are our new, fancy SIAB features:
   
   
  - Sidebars! Yes we finally have sidebars! Two of them!
  - Related and Recent Videos Plug-In, part of the Video 
Press Suite
  (soon to be public).
  - An Ogg Theora http://www.theora.org/theorafaq.html#10 
Video
  option
  and RSS feed http://feeds.feedburner.com/ryanishungry/ogg 
for all
  you FOSS http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FOSS fans
  - A blog category http://ryanishungry.com/category/blog/ 
so
 we can
  keep you updated on cool stuff in good old fashioned TEXT 
(and
  sometimes
  revlogged video)!
  - Share code so you can re-blog easily!
  - Fancy new Hire Us http://ryanishungry.com/hire-us/ page 
with
  video
  pop ups of videos we got paid money for…and some that we did
 for fun!
  - New Design by Cheryl http://hummingcrow.com/!
   
   check it out!
   go subscribe!
   http://ryanishungry.com/subscribe/
   
   if you want to be a part of building Show In A Box
   joins the email list here:
   
   http://groups.google.com/group/show-in-a-box
   
   cheers!
   -ryanne and jay
   
   -- 
   Me  http://RyanEdit.com
   Twitter--http://twitter.com/Ryanne
   Documenting Green http://RyanIsHungry.com
   Educate  http://FreeVlog.org
   iChat/AIM  VideoRodeo
   
   
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[videoblogging] Re: new RyanIsHungry.com with Show-In-A-Box awesomeness

2007-09-04 Thread Bill Streeter
IE for Windows 6.x, I'm a Mac user but I use a PC on my day job with 
only IE installed thats where I saw it. 

--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Jay dedman [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
wrote:

 On 9/4/07, Bill Streeter [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
  Just a slight bug report on this. I just looked at it in IE for
   Windows and the side bars are stacked on top of each other 
instead
   of side by side and some of their content is underneath the 
posts at
   the bottom of the page. I know IE is a pain in the ass when it 
comes
   to CSS as I am having my own problems with it on my site. I 
wish I
   could just ignore IE but unfortunately they're still a major 
player
   in the browser arena.
 
 thanks for the catch.
 what version of IE?
 Mac/PC?
 
 you can email me offline.
 
 jay
 
 -- 
 http://jaydedman.com
 917 371 6790
 
 **check out the new look: ryanishungry.com**





[videoblogging] Re: Jason Calacanis thinks you'll love Mahalo Follow

2007-08-28 Thread Bill Streeter
I would contend that legitimate concepts don't need to spam. And yes 
this is spam, it has no relation to Videoblogging and it's a 
promotional message, not part of a conversation about videoblogging. 
Jason hasn't come by to apologise or even follow up on the message 
so I assume that he just sent this out to eveyone in his address 
book. Not that he was much of a participant in this community to 
begin with. His main contributions being conversations he had with a 
few vloggers here that he thought important enough to engage in 
the period shortly after Vloggercon. He's a drive-by participant at 
best.

Bill Streeter
LO-FI SAINT LOUIS
www.lofistl.com
www.billstreeter.net 

--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Sull [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

 yeah but... chill out.
 you all have received much wore spam.
 and jason is a member of this group, even if only 
during promotional
 periods
 regardless, i'd rather be notified about a legitimate concept such 
as mahalo
 rather than the thousands of true spam examples.  lighten up.
 
 automation does not equal spam.  it may be less than desirable, 
but it aint
 spam.
 at least not this time.
 
 sull
 
 On 8/27/07, Andrew Baron [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
 
Exactly. Kinda sad to see that they have resorted to this to 
try and
  get people to the site.
 
 
  On Aug 27, 2007, at 3:22 PM, Bill Streeter wrote:
 
   It's spam because he's using this list to promote something 
that is
   not even remotely related to the subject of this list. Spam 
doesn't
   have to be robot generated to be spam. Spam are unsolicited
   promotional emails period.
  
   Bill Streeter
   LO-FI SAINT LOUIS
   www.lofistl.com
   www.billstreeter.net
  
   --- In
   videoblogging@yahoogroups.com videoblogging%
40yahoogroups.com,
  bordercollieaustralianshepherd
   bordercollieaustralianshepherd@ wrote:
   
Not spam though it looks like it. He is the owner or at 
least their
best employee.
   
*Please Note: Mahalo full-time staff are not eligible to win
   contest
prizes
   
http://greenhouse.mahalo.com/leaderboard/ftg
   
   
--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com videoblogging%
40yahoogroups.com,
  jason@ wrote:

 Jason Calacanis (jason@) has invited you to try Mahalo 
Follow, a
browser extension for Firefox that helps you find better 
search
results. You can download the extension here:

 http://greenhouse.mahalo.com/Special:FollowDownload?id=9

 Mahalo is a human-powered search engine that creates 
organized,
comprehensive, and spam-free search results for the most 
popular
search terms. Mahalo's search results only include great 
links.

 Mahalo results are amazing and the Mahalo Follow browser
   extension
lets you see human-powered results right next to Google and 
Yahoo's
results so you can judge for yourself!

 All you have to do is install Mahalo Follow and continue 
to use
   your
current search engine. Mahalo Follow will make sure you 
never miss
great Mahalo results.

 Here's the link again:
 http://greenhouse.mahalo.com/Special:FollowDownload?id=9


 Learn more about Mahalo: www.mahalo.com/Mahalo_FAQ

   
  
  
  
 
  [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
 
   
 
 
 
 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]





[videoblogging] Re: Great article on niche TV feat. Irina

2007-08-28 Thread Bill Streeter
Thats awesome! 

I got some new press this week too: http://stlmag.com/media/St-Louis-
Magazine/September-2007/How-Lo-Can-You-Go/

Bill Streeter
LO-FI SAINT LOUIS
www.lofistl.com
www.billstreeter.net

--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Wil Harris [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

 http://online.wsj.com/article/SB118826244105210468.html
 
 Web TV's niche programs win sponsors
 
 Marketers are finding it hard to buy enough space on traditional 
TV  
 networks' Web sites, which stream some network prime-time 
programs.  
 Ad space is available alongside the user-generated videos that 
draw  
 millions of visitors to video-sharing sites like YouTube, but  
 advertisers are wary about sponsoring videos that might be  
 embarrassing or risqué. YouTube's new ad format, unveiled last 
week  
 to intense advertiser interest, limits ads to videos from 
selected  
 partners.
 
 
 As a result, niche Web programs like Geek -- and others on 
subjects  
 ranging from comic-book news to fast cars and fashion -- are  
 attracting the attention of some big marketers.
 
 
 
 
 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]





[videoblogging] Re: Slikstr---has anyone heard of this company?

2007-08-27 Thread Bill Streeter
Yes they are a parody of a Web 2.0 start-up. Not a real company. 
Think of it as a multi-platform performance art/comedy routine. I 
dig what they are doing, and part of what makes it fun is that they 
can be easily confused for a real company.

Bill Streeter
LO-FI SAINT LOUIS
www.lofistl.com
www.billstreeter.net

--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, jay [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

 Slikstr seems to be a fake company created as part of
 a mockumentary called Office 2.0. More info here:
 
 
http://listcultures.org/pipermail/videovortex_listcultures.org/2007-
April/55.html
 
 -jay
 illdoctrine.com
 
 
 --- robdimenno [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
 
  I'm new to the group (and videoblogging in general).
   I recently sent
  a video resume to a company called Slikstr, after
  they put up a video
  on YouTube for a job opening.  From what I can tell,
  their claim to
  fame is that they are the first ever user created
  company, but I
  have yet to figure out what it is that they do other
  than being a Web
  2.0 startup with VC backing.  I got a call back for
  an interview and I
  wanted to check with the group and see if anyone
  might shed some
  light.  Thanks in advance.
  
  Rob Dimenno
  http://thebobbydpage.blogspot.com/
  
  
 
 
 
   
_
___
 Park yourself in front of a world of choices in alternative 
vehicles. Visit the Yahoo! Auto Green Center.
 http://autos.yahoo.com/green_center/





[videoblogging] Re: Jason Calacanis thinks you'll love Mahalo Follow

2007-08-27 Thread Bill Streeter
It's spam because he's using this list to promote something that is 
not even remotely related to the subject of this list. Spam doesn't 
have to be robot generated to be spam. Spam are unsolicited 
promotional emails period. 

Bill Streeter
LO-FI SAINT LOUIS
www.lofistl.com
www.billstreeter.net


--- In 
videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, bordercollieaustralianshepherd 
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

 Not spam though it looks like it. He is the owner or at least their
 best employee.
 
 *Please Note: Mahalo full-time staff are not eligible to win 
contest
 prizes
 
 http://greenhouse.mahalo.com/leaderboard/ftg
 
 
 --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, jason@ wrote:
 
  Jason Calacanis (jason@) has invited you to try Mahalo Follow, a
 browser extension for Firefox that helps you find better search
 results. You can download the extension here:
  
  http://greenhouse.mahalo.com/Special:FollowDownload?id=9
  
  Mahalo is a human-powered search engine that creates organized,
 comprehensive, and spam-free search results for the most popular
 search terms. Mahalo's search results only include great links.
  
  Mahalo results are amazing and the Mahalo Follow browser 
extension
 lets you see human-powered results right next to Google and Yahoo's
 results so you can judge for yourself!
  
  All you have to do is install Mahalo Follow and continue to use 
your
 current search engine. Mahalo Follow will make sure you never miss
 great Mahalo results.
  
  Here's the link again:
  http://greenhouse.mahalo.com/Special:FollowDownload?id=9
  
  
  Learn more about Mahalo: www.mahalo.com/Mahalo_FAQ
 





[videoblogging] Re: Loren Feldman, 1938 Media, and blip.tv

2007-08-20 Thread Bill Streeter
Blip doesn't have to answer to anything he does as long as he didn't 
use your service to do something illegal or violate someone elses 
rights or violate anything else in your TOS. I would point the person 
to your TOS and aske them to point out specifically what terms his 
post might have violated. If the post isn't violating any of the TOS, 
then there really isn't anything you can do or should do about it. 

And yes I agree the best response to speech you find offensive is more 
speech--or in this case no speech, since obviously the whole point of 
what he's doing is to call attention to himself. The worst thing you 
can do to him is ignore him. I won't reward that kind of behavior by 
ingaging him in some kind of a conversation about it. 

Bill Streeter
LO-FI SAINT LOUIS
www.lofistl.com
www.billstreeter.net

--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Charles Hope [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

 The storm has reached blip.tv now.
 
 Yesterday, Loren Feldman, the author of a controversial video, 
decided to use 
 blip as his host. A few hours later we received a letter warning us 
of 
 potential damage to our brand. I responded that speech should be 
countered with 
 speech, not censorship. What do you think? Here's the e-mail 
exchange...
 
 http://tinyurl.com/2cjy4g





[videoblogging] Re: Marriage

2007-08-14 Thread Bill Streeter
Thats awesome Josh. Thanks for sharing. Here's to wishing a long and 
happy life for you guys!

Bill Streeter
LO-FI SAINT LOUIS
www.lofistl.com
www.billstreeter.net

--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Josh Leo [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

 I don't usually promote videos here on the list but over the past 
2+ years,
 this group has become an important part of my life. So I thought i 
would
 share another important part of my life with you...
 
 My Wedding and more:
 
 http://tinyurl.com/2yntxf
 
 
 it isn't the whole wedding (thought i did have 4 cameras filming 
it) but it
 is a nice taste of what happened that week...
 
 thanks
 
 -- 
 Josh Leo
 
 www.JoshLeo.com
 www.WanderingWestMichigan.com
 www.SlowLorisMedia.com
 
 
 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]





[videoblogging] Re: Loren says this group should be ashamed

2007-08-07 Thread Bill Streeter
Loren who? What are you talking about? Is Loren a group troll or 
something? What did I miss? Why should we care what this Loren 
that you speak of thinks, says or does? Is he in charge of 
something? What makes him relevant?

Seriously, are we really gonna talk about every fool with an opinion 
that says something stupid in a video? Why should we care? Youtube 
is full of nutcases with webcams saying stupid shit. Are we gonna 
talk about all of them too?

Don't feed the trolls. 

Bill Streeter
LO-FI SAINT LOUIS
www.lofistl.com
www.billstreeter.net

--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Steve Watkins [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
wrote:

 In his latest video, Loren provides a sort-of-explanation about his
 recent videos, and then launches a scathing attack on this group.
 
 Complains about:
 
 Groupthink
 Nobody emailing him
 Nobody making a video about it or taking other action, all talk
 Not having any balls
 People trying to get podtech to censor him.
 
 
 Now personally I have a trackrecord of talking about groupthink 
here,
 and sometimes going against the grain. I therefore share some of 
his
 concerns about this stuff, but I am rather unsure of the specifics 
of
 what he was trying to prove, Im not sure Ive learnt anything new 
so I
 resent his suggestion that he has proved something to the gullible 
herd.
 
 He talks of the potential of what social media could really be used
 for, but doesnt go into any detail, so I am left guessing as to
 whether he means the same sorts of things I feel are possible, and
 often complain arent really happening.
 
 Persoanally I freely admit to having no balls, and of being mostly 
all
 talk, and rarely making videos, so those complaints dont bother me,
 but are probably unfair to a lot of other people here.
 
 And I think this whole thing was a pretty crappy example of
 groupthink. Not everybody here has expressed the same opinion by a
 long shot, and I think there have been much better examples of
 groupthink in the past. The best examples of groupthink Ive seen 
are
 when everyone jumps on a bandwagon and starts attacking something
 without learning the facts first, its happened here to one degree 
or
 another in the past. But the thing with Feldmans video was that
 watching the video was about the only fact available. I take his 
point
 that maybe some people could of thought to ask him, if they wanted 
to
 form their own independent conclusions, but with something like 
this
 does someone really need to do anything other than watch the video 
to
 form an opinion?
 
 I would guess that not everybody here wants podtech to censor him, 
I
 certainly dont, and therefore I dont think its a great example of
 groupthink at all. Especially as numerous people have made lengthy
 posts where they ponder his motives, whether he was using it to 
make
 some other point, so how can he claim that everybody fell for it? 
Just
 because the group may seem to Feldman to be one large mash of 
people
 with a collective stupid brain, doesnt make it so, if he is too 
lazy
 to look at the subtle differences in peoples opinions then pah. Its
 the same phenomenon as racism really isnt it, lumping everyone
 together under one label in the mind?
 
 Cheers
 
 Steve Elbows





[videoblogging] Re: Loren says this group should be ashamed

2007-08-07 Thread Bill Streeter
Yes that's my point. I really don't understand all the attention 
that he got from this group to begin with. He's a link bater and a 
troll. He says stupid shit to get attention and that doesn't require 
a lot of creativity or skill. 

I think we can all agree that certain words are offensive. No need 
to give undue attention to those that use them just to get 
attention. It's sorta like replying to a spam email, and we all know 
not to do that. (I hope!)

The only way to hurt a troll is to ignore it. 

Bill Streeter
LO-FI SAINT LOUIS
www.lofistl.com
www.billstreeter.net


--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Steve Watkins [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
wrote:

 Well that attitude would certainly save a lot of time, and would 
also
 counteract the fact that this hole thing does seem to be a 
deliberate
 publicity stunt, possibly.
 
 But as we've been talking about this on the group for days, I 
thought
 Id draw attention to the fact he's finally got round to offering 
more
 context, and attacked this group to boot.
 
 Bu yeah personally if Id been the only person who saw his technigga
 video, I doubt Id have mentioned it here, try to resist attention
 seeking behaviour of all kinds, not always easy.
 
 Cheers
 
 Steve Elbows
 
 --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Bill Streeter bill@ 
wrote:
 
  Loren who? What are you talking about? Is Loren a group troll or 
  something? What did I miss? Why should we care what this Loren 
  that you speak of thinks, says or does? Is he in charge of 
  something? What makes him relevant?
  
  Seriously, are we really gonna talk about every fool with an 
opinion 
  that says something stupid in a video? Why should we care? 
Youtube 
  is full of nutcases with webcams saying stupid shit. Are we 
gonna 
  talk about all of them too?
  
  Don't feed the trolls. 
  
  Bill Streeter
  LO-FI SAINT LOUIS
  www.lofistl.com
  www.billstreeter.net
 





[videoblogging] Re: New Version of iMovie

2007-08-07 Thread Bill Streeter
I didn't realize you edited anything Robert.

The new iMovie looks cool, but hardly a replacement for Final Cut Pro
... not for professional editing anyway. If you barely edit anything
then you probably didn't ever need FCP anyway. 


Bill Streeter
LO-FI SAINT LOUIS
www.lofistl.com
www.billstreeter.net

--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Robert Scoble
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

 The new iMovie rocks. I'm hoping I can switch over to it. Much nicer
editing
 there than in Final Cut Pro.
 
 Robert
 
 -Original Message-
 From: videoblogging@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
 On Behalf Of Steve Garfield
 Sent: Tuesday, August 07, 2007 2:07 PM
 To: Videoblogging
 Subject: [videoblogging] New Version of iMovie
 
 Just took a quick look at the new iMovie that was announced today.
 
 Info here:
 http://www.apple.com/ilife/imovie/
 
 Totally new interface to make making movies easier.
 
 One thing I noticed was this:
 
 The YouTube connection.
 
 Is your YouTubeT audience clamoring for more? Send your movie  
 directly to your YouTubeT account from iMovie so others can enjoy it,  
 rate it, and leave comments for the director.
 
 We've been asking Apple for this feature for years.  Actually, we've  
 been asking for a BlogThis! feature to allow posting to any blog, but  
 sending directly to YouTube makes it so easy for people to get  
 started with videoblogging.
 
 Since I've been using iMovie a lot more recently, I'll be interested  
 in trying this out at the Apple Store to see if it can speed up my  
 workflow.  Redoing the iMovie application can only be a good thing.
 
 --Steve
 
 
  
 Yahoo! Groups Links





[videoblogging] Re: Loren says this group should be ashamed

2007-08-07 Thread Bill Streeter
Yes I am a contractor at Podtech. I'm not an employee, and I don't
speak for them, nor do they speak for me. It's very likely that he is
working under a similar agreement. And if his contract is anything
like mine there are very few circumstances where they can say anything
about his content. And frankly I wouldn't want them to. I don't
believe in censorship. I don't know if he has a billing above me or
below me. Hard to tell. And hardly relevant. I have no control how my
content is placed on their site, and I don't really care, to be
honest. I get most of my traffic through my own channels. Although I'm
pretty sure that my content takes a lot more time thought and
resources that his to produce, and as a result is more entertaining
and interesting to watch. But thats hardly relevant either.

I never found anything in his schtick all that funny or compelling. I
really don't think anything he's said is worth all the attention he's
gotten here. I don't know because I rarely if ever watch his stuff. As
near as I can tell his expertise is pretty much just bomb throwing.
Which isn't really much of a skill if you ask me. It's really not that
hard to turn on a web cam and say some stupid shit to get people all
pissed off.   

My point is that he's pretty irrelevant. Not worth the time at all to
discuss anything he says. He's just another dude with a web cam and an
opinion. Just ignore him, you'll feel better, and he'll continue on in
obscurity. 

Bill Streeter
LO-FI SAINT LOUIS
www.lofistl.com
www.billstreeter.net

--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, danielmcvicar
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

 
 C'mon Bill, who are you kidding.  1938media has billing above you at
 Podtech, a private media company and network with sponsors and shows. 
 
 You are in there eating with the trolls.
 
 
 --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Bill Streeter bill@ wrote:
 
  Loren who? What are you talking about? Is Loren a group troll or 
  something? What did I miss? Why should we care what this Loren 
  that you speak of thinks, says or does? Is he in charge of 
  something? What makes him relevant?
  
  Seriously, are we really gonna talk about every fool with an opinion 
  that says something stupid in a video? Why should we care? Youtube 
  is full of nutcases with webcams saying stupid shit. Are we gonna 
  talk about all of them too?
  
  Don't feed the trolls. 
  
  Bill Streeter
  LO-FI SAINT LOUIS
  www.lofistl.com
  www.billstreeter.net
  
  --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Steve Watkins steve@ 
  wrote:
  
   In his latest video, Loren provides a sort-of-explanation about his
   recent videos, and then launches a scathing attack on this group.
   
   Complains about:
   
   Groupthink
   Nobody emailing him
   Nobody making a video about it or taking other action, all talk
   Not having any balls
   People trying to get podtech to censor him.
   
   
   Now personally I have a trackrecord of talking about groupthink 
  here,
   and sometimes going against the grain. I therefore share some of 
  his
   concerns about this stuff, but I am rather unsure of the specifics 
  of
   what he was trying to prove, Im not sure Ive learnt anything new 
  so I
   resent his suggestion that he has proved something to the gullible 
  herd.
   
   He talks of the potential of what social media could really be used
   for, but doesnt go into any detail, so I am left guessing as to
   whether he means the same sorts of things I feel are possible, and
   often complain arent really happening.
   
   Persoanally I freely admit to having no balls, and of being mostly 
  all
   talk, and rarely making videos, so those complaints dont bother me,
   but are probably unfair to a lot of other people here.
   
   And I think this whole thing was a pretty crappy example of
   groupthink. Not everybody here has expressed the same opinion by a
   long shot, and I think there have been much better examples of
   groupthink in the past. The best examples of groupthink Ive seen 
  are
   when everyone jumps on a bandwagon and starts attacking something
   without learning the facts first, its happened here to one degree 
  or
   another in the past. But the thing with Feldmans video was that
   watching the video was about the only fact available. I take his 
  point
   that maybe some people could of thought to ask him, if they wanted 
  to
   form their own independent conclusions, but with something like 
  this
   does someone really need to do anything other than watch the video 
  to
   form an opinion?
   
   I would guess that not everybody here wants podtech to censor him, 
  I
   certainly dont, and therefore I dont think its a great example of
   groupthink at all. Especially as numerous people have made lengthy
   posts where they ponder his motives, whether he was using it to 
  make
   some other point, so how can he claim that everybody fell for it? 
  Just
   because the group may seem to Feldman to be one large mash of 
  people

[videoblogging] Re: Loren says this group should be ashamed

2007-08-07 Thread Bill Streeter
He's a comedian now? Huh. Learn something new everyday. I wonder what
his comedy is like. He should post videos of his comedy, people might
like that. I think people like the funny.


--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, missbhavens1969
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

 more than an idiot comedian.
 




[videoblogging] Re: Bloggers Consider Forming Labor Union

2007-08-06 Thread Bill Streeter
They're talking about professional bloggers organizing. Which means 
bloggers that are paid to blog for a company or organization like 
say Weblogs Inc. (AOL) or something like  Gawker Media. Ostensibly 
the people who would care if they withdrew their labor would be the 
ones who found their labor valuable enough to pay for it to begin 
with.

Makes sense to me. Organized labor can generally be a good thing in 
the long run. Helps to keep everybody honest.

And speaking of collective bargaining, Hollywood is getting ready 
for a possible writers strike soon over labor issues regarding 
writer's compensation for Internet distribution. The outcome of 
which should be interesting.
 

Bill Streeter
LO-FI SAINT LOUIS
www.lofistl.com
www.billstreeter.net

--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Gary Short [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

 Umm, who would care if they withdrew their labour?
 
 On Mon, 06 Aug 2007 14:05:52 -, bordercollieaustralianshepherd 
wrote
  http://biz.yahoo.com/ap/070806/unionized_bloggers.html?.v=2
  
  Organizing is a good idea to me. This focuses on the written 
word bloggers but IMO no 
  reason that video should not be part too. I would definitly 
particapate.
  
  http://tinyurl.com/3d6835
  Bloggers Consider Forming Labor Union
  Monday August 6, 9:24 am ET 
  By Ashley M. Heher, AP Business Writer
  
http://biz.yahoo.com/ap/070806/unionized_bloggers.html?.v=2printer=
1
  Left-Leaning Bloggers Debate Forming Labor Union
  CHICAGO (AP) -- Do bloggers need their own Norma Rae?
  In a move that might make some people scratch their heads, a 
loosely formed coalition of 
  left-leaning bloggers are trying to band together to form a 
labor union they hope will help 
  them receive health insurance, conduct collective bargaining or 
even set professional 
  standards.
  
  The effort is an extension of the blogosphere's growing power 
and presence, especially 
  within the political realm, and for many, evokes memories of the 
early labor organization of 
  freelance writers in the early 1980s. more 
http://tinyurl.com/3d6835
  
  
 
 -- 
 Gary Short 
 http://www.garyshort.org
  
 
 
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[videoblogging] Re: Replacement Cheap DV -Mine is MIA

2007-07-26 Thread Bill Streeter
Gena,

The closest thing you might find to one of those is MicroCenter at 
2645 Elston Ave. About 15 minutes from downtown, there is also a 
store called Helix on Jackson and Racine (I think) downtown that 
rents and sells cameras, but they probably won't be as cheap: 
http://www.helixphoto.com/home.html but check them out anyway.

Bill Streeter
LO-FI SAINT LOUIS
www.lofistl.com
www.billstreeter.net

--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Gena [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
wrote:

 Hi, I'm in downtown Chicago for BlogHer. 
 I have either left my Panasonic DV Cam home or it has been 
liberated by 
 the Airline Pirates Association, Baggage Claims division.
 
 Is there a store like Frys or JR in Chicago where I can get a 
 cheap but functional DV cam?
 
 Eyster Dyson, Amy Sederis and Elizabeth Edwards are gonna be here 
as 
 well as a 750 other great ladies. I love my Xacti but I need to do 
the 
 right thing. If it is under $350.
 
 Help.
 
 Gena





[videoblogging] Re: Batch video convert automation

2007-07-26 Thread Bill Streeter
Yeah I am often surprised how many FCP users don't use compressor. 
I'm not sure why that is. 

I might also point out that it tends to work best if you output an 
uncompressed QT file first then put that into Compressor. I say that 
because FCP gives you an export to compressor option but that ties 
up FCP and makes it unusable untill Compressor is done with it--
which could be hours. Best to export the QT first then let 
Compressor work it over in the background then you can get on to 
your next project in FCP.

Bill Streeter
LO-FI SAINT LOUIS
www.lofistl.com
www.billstreeter.net

--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Wil Harris [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

 Ahh, I have FCP, I didn't realise it could do that - I will  
 investigate.  Thanks!!
 
 Wil
 
 
 On 26 Jul 2007, at 16:29, Bill Streeter wrote:
 
  If you are using Final Cut Pro you can use Compressor to do this
  (although for the Windows Media file you'll also need Flip4Mac
  installed) You can basically cue up all the versions of a file
  you'll need and let 'er rip.
 
  Bill Streeter
  LO-FI SAINT LOUIS
  www.lofistl.com
  www.billstreeter.net
 
  --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Wil Harris wil@ wrote:
  
   Hey guys,
  
   I'm looking to create an automated workflow to convert a single
   episode of a video podcast into different versions. Eg:
  
   1. Take a 1280x720 QuickTime master file
   2. Spit out versions with file formats and dimensions suitable
  for:
   iPhone / iPod / iTunes / Apple TV
   Xvid/Divx (desktop clients)
   PSP
   Zune / Windows Media Player
  
   I'm working on a Mac. Any suggestions?
  
   Cheers,
  
   Wil.
  
 
 
  
 
 
 
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[videoblogging] Re: Batch video convert automation

2007-07-26 Thread Bill Streeter
Oh and one other option I might add, there might be an Automator 
script that can do this with Quicktime Pro--and if not it might not 
be that big of a deal to set one up, but I don't know I've never 
done it, I just know it's possible. This would be the cheaper option 
if you don't have FCP.

Bill Streeter
LO-FI SAINT LOUIS
www.lofistl.com
www.billstreeter.net

--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Wil Harris [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

 Hey guys,
 
 I'm looking to create an automated workflow to convert a single  
 episode of a video podcast into different versions.  Eg:
 
 1.  Take a 1280x720 QuickTime master file
 2.  Spit out versions with file formats and dimensions suitable 
for:
   iPhone / iPod / iTunes / Apple TV
   Xvid/Divx (desktop clients)
   PSP
   Zune / Windows Media Player
 
 I'm working on a Mac.  Any suggestions?
 
 Cheers,
 
 Wil.





[videoblogging] Re: Batch video convert automation

2007-07-26 Thread Bill Streeter
If you are using Final Cut Pro you can use Compressor to do this 
(although for the Windows Media file you'll also need Flip4Mac 
installed) You can basically cue up all the versions of a file 
you'll need and let 'er rip.

Bill Streeter
LO-FI SAINT LOUIS
www.lofistl.com
www.billstreeter.net

--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Wil Harris [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

 Hey guys,
 
 I'm looking to create an automated workflow to convert a single  
 episode of a video podcast into different versions.  Eg:
 
 1.  Take a 1280x720 QuickTime master file
 2.  Spit out versions with file formats and dimensions suitable 
for:
   iPhone / iPod / iTunes / Apple TV
   Xvid/Divx (desktop clients)
   PSP
   Zune / Windows Media Player
 
 I'm working on a Mac.  Any suggestions?
 
 Cheers,
 
 Wil.





[videoblogging] Re: compressing for iPhone

2007-07-16 Thread Bill Streeter
I tested my videos out at the Apple store. I clicked on the qt 
version link in the vPIP interface that I use on my site and the 
movie downloaded and played automatically in full screen--and looked 
great. From everything that I've read anything that will play on an 
iPod or Apple TV will play on an iPhone. My trick is to compress for 
the ipod and change the extension from M4V to the more universal MP4 
and they play on every device I've tested on. Don't know if they 
play on a Zune though ... but then again I'm not so sure I care if 
they play on the Zune. 

A page designed specifically for the iPhone might be a good idea, 
since you have to zoom in on a page to see links etc on an iPhone. 
It might be nice to have a page that is designed so no zooming is 
necessary to click movie links. 

Bill Streeter
LO-FI SAINT LOUIS
www.lofistl.com
www.billstreeter.net

--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Jay dedman [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
wrote:

 has anyone tried to compress a video specifically for the iPhone?
 how do videos look on the phone?
 
 just fishing for experience.
 
 Jay
 
 -- 
 Here I am
 http://jaydedman.com
 917 371 6790
 
 Check out the latest project: http://politicalvideo.org
 500 hours of George Bush speeches
 Search, download, use





[videoblogging] Re: compressing for iPhone

2007-07-16 Thread Bill Streeter
Yeah yer right, but it's hard to get excited about something that 
nobody is using.

Bill Streeter
LO-FI SAINT LOUIS
www.lofistl.com
www.billstreeter.net

--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Heath [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

 Don't know if they 
  play on a Zune though ... but then again I'm not so sure I care 
if 
  they play on the Zune. 
 
 Bill!  you scamp youc'mon you should want your stuff to be 
played 
 on as many things as possible!  ;)
 
 Heath
 http://batmangeek.com
 
 
  
  A page designed specifically for the iPhone might be a good 
idea, 
  since you have to zoom in on a page to see links etc on an 
iPhone. 
  It might be nice to have a page that is designed so no zooming 
is 
  necessary to click movie links. 
  
  Bill Streeter
  LO-FI SAINT LOUIS
  www.lofistl.com
  www.billstreeter.net
  
  --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Jay dedman jay.dedman@ 
  wrote:
  
   has anyone tried to compress a video specifically for the 
iPhone?
   how do videos look on the phone?
   
   just fishing for experience.
   
   Jay
   
   -- 
   Here I am
   http://jaydedman.com
   917 371 6790
   
   Check out the latest project: http://politicalvideo.org
   500 hours of George Bush speeches
   Search, download, use
  
 





[videoblogging] Re: compressing for iPhone

2007-07-16 Thread Bill Streeter
I was talking about the Zune, not the iPhone. I know several people 
with an iPhone but I don't know anyone with a Zune.

Bill Streeter
LO-FI SAINT LOUIS
www.lofistl.com
www.billstreeter.net


--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, John Coffey 
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

 Hey Bill, I'm using it! Just can't get it to use my
 wifi. Stuck on Edge...just like dial up. 
 
 --- Bill Streeter [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
 
  Yeah yer right, but it's hard to get excited about
  something that 
  nobody is using.
  
  Bill Streeter
  LO-FI SAINT LOUIS
  www.lofistl.com
  www.billstreeter.net
  
  --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Heath
  heathparks@ wrote:
  
   Don't know if they 
play on a Zune though ... but then again I'm not
  so sure I care 
  if 
they play on the Zune. 
   
   Bill!  you scamp youc'mon you should want your
  stuff to be 
  played 
   on as many things as possible!  ;)
   
   Heath
   http://batmangeek.com
   
   

A page designed specifically for the iPhone
  might be a good 
  idea, 
since you have to zoom in on a page to see links
  etc on an 
  iPhone. 
It might be nice to have a page that is designed
  so no zooming 
  is 
necessary to click movie links. 

Bill Streeter
LO-FI SAINT LOUIS
www.lofistl.com
www.billstreeter.net

--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Jay
  dedman jay.dedman@ 
wrote:

 has anyone tried to compress a video
  specifically for the 
  iPhone?
 how do videos look on the phone?
 
 just fishing for experience.
 
 Jay
 
 -- 
 Here I am
 http://jaydedman.com
 917 371 6790
 
 Check out the latest project:
  http://politicalvideo.org
 500 hours of George Bush speeches
 Search, download, use

   
  
  
  
  
 
 
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and other good Craichttp://www.jchtv.com/
 
 
  
 
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___
 The fish are biting. 
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[videoblogging] Re: compressing for iPhone

2007-07-16 Thread Bill Streeter
I've heard that. But if you own Final Cut Studio you shouldn't need 
it. Compressor works great and is also much faster than QTpro. 

Bill Streeter
LO-FI SAINT LOUIS
www.lofistl.com
www.billstreeter.com

--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Lan Bui 
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

 Any mac users up for spending $23.32 on VisualHub will find that 
the default iPhone 
 settings will work great. Much faster compression than QT Pro, 
maybe not as good looking 
 though.
 
 iPhone settings work good with AppleTV too, and you can tweek them 
to fit what you 
 preferred bitrate, size, two-pass... Some settings may break it 
working on the iPhone 
 though.
 
 From apple:
 
 iPhone Video formats supported: 
 
 H.264 video, up to 1.5 Mbps
 640 by 480 pixels
 30 frames per second
 Low-Complexity version of the H.264 Baseline Profile with AAC-LC 
audio up to 160 Kbps
 48kHz, stereo audio
 in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats
 
 H.264 video, up to 768 Kbps
 320 by 240 pixels
 30 frames per second
 Baseline Profile up to Level 1.3 with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps
 48kHz, stereo audio
 in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats
 
 MPEG-4 video, up to 2.5 Mbps
 640 by 480 pixels
 30 frames per second
 Simple Profile with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps
 48kHz, stereo audio
 in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats
 
 The first option seems to be the best if you customize your 
settings in QT Pro or Visual 
 Hub, because is looks good and will play on iPhone and AppleTV. I 
sold my iPod so I can't 
 test it on video iPods.
 
 -Lan
 www.LanBui.com 
 
 
 
 --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Jay dedman jay.dedman@ 
wrote:
 
  has anyone tried to compress a video specifically for the iPhone?
  how do videos look on the phone?
  
  just fishing for experience.
  
  Jay
  
  -- 
  Here I am
  http://jaydedman.com
  917 371 6790
  
  Check out the latest project: http://politicalvideo.org
  500 hours of George Bush speeches
  Search, download, use
 





[videoblogging] Re: Hey PodTech - What's up with Lan's image?

2007-07-12 Thread Bill Streeter
No it doesn't meet any criteria at all for fair use. 

From http://www.copyright.gov/fls/fl102.html:

 ... The 1961 Report of the Register of Copyrights on the General 
Revision of the U.S. Copyright Law cites examples of activities that 
courts have regarded as fair use: quotation of excerpts in a review 
or criticism for purposes of illustration or comment; quotation of 
short passages in a scholarly or technical work, for illustration or 
clarification of the author's observations; use in a parody of some 
of the content of the work parodied; summary of an address or 
article, with brief quotations, in a news report; reproduction by a 
library of a portion of a work to replace part of a damaged copy; 
reproduction by a teacher or student of a small part of a work to 
illustrate a lesson; reproduction of a work in legislative or 
judicial proceedings or reports; incidental and fortuitous 
reproduction, in a newsreel or broadcast, of a work located in the 
scene of an event being reported. 

Copyright protects the particular way an author has expressed 
himself; it does not extend to any ideas, systems, or factual 
information conveyed in the work. 

The safest course is always to get permission from the copyright 
owner before using copyrighted material. The Copyright Office cannot 
give this permission. 

When it is impracticable to obtain permission, use of copyrighted 
material should be avoided unless the doctrine of fair use would 
clearly apply to the situation. The Copyright Office can neither 
determine if a certain use may be considered fair nor advise on 
possible copyright violations. If there is any doubt, it is 
advisable to consult an attorney.

Bill Streeter
LO-FI SAINT LOUIS
www.lofistl.com
www.billstreeter.net


--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Laura Moncur 
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

 After looking at the poster, I'm wondering if it doesn't fall into 
the
 fair use category. It was a faded background image and it wasn't 
the
 only photo on the poster.
 
 Don't let this go to court, Lan. You might lose everything.





[videoblogging] Re: On a more positive note... my vlogroll

2007-07-10 Thread Bill Streeter
Thats a great idea Rupert. I was thinking of moving my vlog/blog 
roll to another page as well--I recently discovered a plugin that 
will keep Wordpress's link management functionality in place to do 
this rather than managing it manually. I don't have the link handy 
for it at the moment but will post it when I do ...

Bill Streeter
LO-FI SAINT LOUIS
www.lofistl.com
www.billstreeter.net

--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Rupert [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

 ... oh, and if any of you have the time to return the favour by  
 updating your vlogrolls with my new URL, I'd really appreciate it.
 Most of the descriptions, I've taken from your vlog profiles - or  
 cobbled together from things you've said.  For most of those who  
 haven't said anything about themselves on their sites, I've just 
used  
 a simple note.  It's taking quite a lot of time to set up :)
 R
 
 On 10 Jul 2007, at 13:23, Rupert wrote:
 
 I'm building a vlogroll on my site as a separate page, with a short
 description for each vlog.
 
 http://twittervlog.tv/?page_id=152 is the actual URL, or use the
 Videoblogs I Watch link in my header bar.
 
 I'm subscribed to everything listed here. Now subscribed by 
email :)
 
 I've only just started the page and it's not complete yet, but I
 thought you could help me build it by sending me your vlogs.
 
 Have a look - if you're not there, or if you'd like to provide a
 better description, let me know. Or if you can see anything that I
 haven't included that you want to tell me about. Email rupert at
 twittervlog dot tv
 
 Thank you!
 
 Rupert
 http://twittervlog.tv/
 
 http://feeds.feedburner.com/twittervlog/
 
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[videoblogging] Re: On a more positive note... my vlogroll

2007-07-10 Thread Bill Streeter
Found the plugin: http://www.websitehostingiq.net/blogroll-page-
plugin/

Bill Streeter
LO-FI SAINT LOUIS
www.lofistl.com
www.billstreeter.net

--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Bill Streeter [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
wrote:

 Thats a great idea Rupert. I was thinking of moving my vlog/blog 
 roll to another page as well--I recently discovered a plugin that 
 will keep Wordpress's link management functionality in place to do 
 this rather than managing it manually. I don't have the link handy 
 for it at the moment but will post it when I do ...
 
 Bill Streeter
 LO-FI SAINT LOUIS
 www.lofistl.com
 www.billstreeter.net
 
 --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Rupert rupert@ wrote:
 
  ... oh, and if any of you have the time to return the favour by  
  updating your vlogrolls with my new URL, I'd really appreciate 
it.
  Most of the descriptions, I've taken from your vlog profiles - 
or  
  cobbled together from things you've said.  For most of those 
who  
  haven't said anything about themselves on their sites, I've just 
 used  
  a simple note.  It's taking quite a lot of time to set up :)
  R
  
  On 10 Jul 2007, at 13:23, Rupert wrote:
  
  I'm building a vlogroll on my site as a separate page, with a 
short
  description for each vlog.
  
  http://twittervlog.tv/?page_id=152 is the actual URL, or use the
  Videoblogs I Watch link in my header bar.
  
  I'm subscribed to everything listed here. Now subscribed by 
 email :)
  
  I've only just started the page and it's not complete yet, but I
  thought you could help me build it by sending me your vlogs.
  
  Have a look - if you're not there, or if you'd like to provide a
  better description, let me know. Or if you can see anything that 
I
  haven't included that you want to tell me about. Email rupert at
  twittervlog dot tv
  
  Thank you!
  
  Rupert
  http://twittervlog.tv/
  
  http://feeds.feedburner.com/twittervlog/
  
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[videoblogging] Re: .mov for ipod?

2007-07-03 Thread Bill Streeter
My question is why not make them MP4's too, and skip MOV? It's easy 
to convert MV4's to MP4's just change the file extension. I set 
compressor up to output ipod comtatible files with the MP4 extension 
rather than the M4V so they will play back within a browser window 
without any problems and I don't have to change the file extension 
manually. 

Bill Streeter
LO-FI SAINT LOUIS
www.lofistl.com
www.billstreeter.net


--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Josh Leo [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

 I have created two feeds for my vlog
 an ipod compatible feed of .mov and m4v files
 and an HD feed of mp4 files
 
 I would like to have the ipod compatible files to just be mov's 
and not
 m4v's
 does anyone know how to make a large (like the size i have now of 
640x360
 .mov file that works on the ipod
 right now i am just using compressor to make my mv4
 i also have visualhub but it doesnt make .mov's
 
 -- 
 Josh Leo
 
 www.JoshLeo.com
 www.WanderingWestMichigan.com
 www.SlowLorisMedia.com
 
 
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[videoblogging] Re: July - My Month of Youtube

2007-06-28 Thread Bill Streeter
I've been thinking along the same lines. I was a regular user of 
YouTube a long time ago, I used to use it as my quick and easy way 
of converting stuff to flash so everyone could view it. I sorta 
stoped using it for the most part until recently. I decided to start 
posting some of my archives there. There are things that I really 
dig about it. Although I do get the feeling that some of the really 
popular people there have figured out how to game it in some way 
that I haven't quite cracked yet. I think that some people use bots 
etc to post bulletins etc to get a lot of views. 

YouTube is beta testing a new layout that seems like it should 
encourage people to explore more of a particular users movies. I 
noticed that I can have one very popular movie on there and it will 
have little or no effect on how many views the rest of my videos 
get. One video in particular has gotten over 300,000 views there 
(because it's been featured) but I have several that have gotten 
less than 1000 views, and almost everything I have there has been up 
for over a year. 

So anyway if this experiment is to go forward what are everyones 
user names or URLS there? I'm rabid and my URL is 
http://www.youtube.com/lofistl add me as a friend there and I'll add 
you back.

Bill Streeter
LO-FI SAINT LOUIS
http://lofistl.com
http://billstreeter.net

--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Rupert [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

 Yay!
 Yeah.  I'm interested in reaching out to a wider base of 
people...  
 but Verdi's right.  What really turns me on is finding out if I 
can  
 connecting with these people the way I connect on my own Blog.  
It's  
 a larger investment of time, but it's what I love, so it's worth 
it.
 I'm kind of interested in the stats thing at a basic level - the 
same  
 level that I was with starting Twittervlog a couple of months 
ago.   
 Every viewer that's not my mum is a bonus.  But if you play - 
find  
 other people whose stuff you like and really make some friends - 
you  
 give and and you get on a more rewarding level than just number 
of  
 views.  The thing that's grown most at Twittervlog is not the 
video  
 views - it's the comments.  And the friends I've made.
 So.
 Glad I'm in good company as I start at big boys' school :)
 
 Rupert
 http://twittervlog.blogspot.com/
 http://www.twitter.com/ruperthowe/
 http://feeds.feedburner.com/twittervlog/
 
 
 On 28 Jun 2007, at 19:37, Michael Verdi wrote:
 
 For me at least this has nothing to do with assessing where my 
videos  
 get
 more views. I don't expect that just because the videos are there  
 they'll
 get watched by a significant amount of people. You have to play - 
watch
 video, comment on them - engage people. Like Rupert said, I'm  
 interested in
 explore[ing] the communities there, make a few friends, find 
like  
 minded
 people and cool videos and have FUN.
 
 - Verdi
 
 On 6/28/07, Shawn Carpenter [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
  
   I have been cross posting my videos over there from Veoh. They 
get
   less views then on Veoh. They get far less then my videos over 
on
   blip. I still use blip mainly because their encoding is second 
to
   none and I want the best quality possible for posting to my 
blogs and
   other places.
  
   Putting the show out on YT and the others is just to get a few 
more
   viewers that I would not otherwise get by just posting to blip 
alone.
  
   --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com videoblogging% 
 40yahoogroups.com,
   Rupert rupert@ wrote:
   
So. I'm going to have a little experiment in July. I'm going 
to
copy all new Twittervlog posts onto Youtube.
   
I've never really made the effort to post on YouTube, and have
complained here before about how I'm turned off by how nasty  
 everyone
is there, about the rating system, the visible number of 
views and
how ugly and uncustomisable it is. It's always seemed to me 
to have
very little friendmaking and social networking going on 
there. Just
a lot of people shouting LOOK AT *ME*!
   
I'm not very interested in making money, being famous or 
getting
millions of views. I just want to have fun making films, 
connect
with the kind of people who will like my stuff, get to know  
 people -
and maybe evangelise a little about videoblogging  online 
video.
   
These have always been my justifications for not bothering 
with  
 YouTube.
   
But actually, since YouTube is where pretty much everybody 
else in
the world watches videos online (see stats at 
http://tinyurl.com/
28vec7), I figure that I *should* be able to connect with a 
lot  
 more
people by using it. And my interest has been piqued by 
YouTube's  
 new
regional sites - including a UK site - announced last week.
   
Plus, frankly, it feels a little odd when i enthuse to 
ordinary
people about online video and then have to admit that I 
don't  
 really
use YouTube. I think it probably makes me seem like a snob 
and a  
 nerd

[videoblogging] Re: Fwd: Your Short Films On Grouper

2007-06-26 Thread Bill Streeter
I get a message like this almost every week from some service or 
another.

Just goes to show that at some point it won't be long until there 
will be more of these video sharing sites than there are videos to 
share on them. Have we reached critical mass yet? I can't wait for 
the bidding wars for talent. 

Bill Streeter
LO-FI SAINT LOUIS
http://lofistl.com
http://billstreeter.net

--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, ryan junell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

 
 
 what do you guys think? should I spend two full time weeks 
 recovering, preparing, and uploading everything I've ever made to 
 sony?
 
 
 
 
 
 Subject: Your Short Films On Grouper
 Date: Tue, 26 Jun 2007 12:40:54 -0700
 From: Julianna Jackson [EMAIL PROTECTED]
 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
 
 
 Dear Ryan,
 
 I saw your video, Lester Sleeps Over, and I thought it was 
awesome. 
 Great work! I would love to have your short films on Grouper.  My 
 name is Julianna and I am a member of the Content Team at Grouper 
 Networks (www.Grouper.com) and our company was recently acquired 
by 
 Sony Pictures Entertainment.
 As the online video division of Sony Pictures, Grouper is leading 
 the next generation of user-generated video production. As part 
of 
 that effort, my team is recruiting talented producers like 
yourself 
 into our community so that we can present you with several 
 opportunities in the areas of content and syndication. 
 
 A first step in working together is for you to simply sign-up on 
our 
 site and upload your work. Once your work is uploaded, shoot me 
an 
 email, so I can manually mark it to be featured.  Please do not 
use 
 any copywritten music/footage in your work as we will not be able 
to 
 feature it. iWe have many pathways to future content and we're 
 adding more everyday.
 
 The following are the best specs for uploading to our site:
 File type: MOV
 Video Codec: AVC/h.264
 Audio Codec: AAC/48.000 kHz
 OR
 File type: WMV
 Video Codec: WMV9
 Audio Codec: WMA9
 AND
 Bitrate: 800kbps
 Framerate: Native frame rate, up to 30fps
 Interlacing: De-interlaced/ Progressive Scan
 File size for 4x3: 640x480 (NTSC) or 768x576 (PAL)
 File size for 16x9: 854x480 (NTSC) or 1024x576 (PAL)
 
 If you have any questions, please feel free to email me.  We'd 
love 
 to have you sign on to Grouper and get your content in the 
spotlight!
 Looking forward to hearing from you,
 
 
 Sincerely,
 Julianna Jackson
 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
 A Sony Pictures Company
 
 A Sony Pictures Entertainment Company
 
 
 -- 
 ryan junell
 
 junell.net
 slomohorror.com





[videoblogging] Re: need a videocamera recommendation: good in low light, price $300

2007-06-26 Thread Bill Streeter
Hey Deirdré,

I don't think a sub $300 cam thats good in low light exists. When 
you buy a more expensive camera part of what you are paying for is 
better low light performance and all the things that make it 
possible (larger ccds, better optics etc). Some of the lower end 
Canons and Sonys have pretty good low light performance but they are 
priced just above the $300 mark. Check camcorderinfo.com for some 
pretty good reviews and sample footage of most of the cameras 
available now. They do extensive low light testing too.

Bill Streeter
LO-FI SAINT LOUIS
http://lofistl.com
http://billstreeter.net

--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Deirdre Straughan 
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

 Any suggestions?
 
 -- 
 best regards,
 Deirdré Straughan
 
 living  travelling in Italy
 (and other Countries Beginning with I)
 www.beginningwithi.com
 Check out my latest blog post: My Potter
 
Predictionshttp://www.beginningwithi.com/oped/potterpredictions.html

 Blogsigs.com http://www.blogsigs.com, Link your own blog 
posts.
 
 
 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]





[videoblogging] Re: Most famous vblogger

2007-06-21 Thread Bill Streeter
Yeah I didn't mean to suggest he isn't *known* but having been seen 
by an audience of 20,000 isn't exactly *famous* in a traditional 
sense. My larger point is that fame is relative. If I were to ask my 
co-workers or my family who he was, it's very likely that none if 
any would have heard of him. 

On the other hand I did hear some random guy talking about Ask a 
Ninja in the coffee shop the other day ... that was sorta surprising 
to me. 

Bill Streeter
LO-FI SAINT LOUIS
http://lofistl.com
http://billstreeter.net

--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Stephanie Bryant 
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

 Ze Frank was the closing keynote speaker at the annual STC 
conference this
 year, approx. 20,000 attendees of professional technical writers. 
So, um,
 he's *known.*
 
 --Stephanie
 
 On 6/20/07, Bill Streeter [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
 
  I think Markus was talking about Times person of the year issue 
where
  they named the person of the year as you.
 
  Are your friends familuar with YouTube? That's videoblogging. 
When you
  talk about things like most famous etc. Those are hard things 
to
  quantify. There are Videobloggers like Zefrank who is very 
famous in
  some circles but is virtually unknown in others. And he never 
did put
  his stuff on YouTube and yet the most popular YouTubers probably 
get
  way more views than he ever did--and it's very likely that few 
on this
  list had ever heard of them. What I'm saying is fame is 
relative.
  Some of us are famous to a few--which sounds like an oxymoron, 
but
  it's true in a way. But thats the world we live in now--even
  conventional definitions of what seem like simple things 
like fame
  don't really mean anything anymore. So what I'm saying is that 
your
  question isn't an easy one to answer. To someone not familuar 
with
  internet video none of us doing this is famous in the least.
 
  Bill Streeter
  LO-FI SAINT LOUIS
  http://lofistl.com
  http://billstreeter.net
 
 
  --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, oovooworld simon@ 
wrote:
  
   Well yes I'd heard I was mentioned but I was hoping someone 
else was
   kicking around with half the skill...its a lot of pressure to 
live
   with you know...sigh
  
   I don't know how I missed that issue of Time. Was it the same 
one
  that
   had the article reviewing George Bush's new pioneering green 
policy?
  
 
 
 
 
 
  Yahoo! Groups Links
 
 
 
 
 
 
 -- 
 Stephanie Bryant
 Author, Videoblogging for Dummies
 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
 http://www.mortaine.com/
 
 
 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]





[videoblogging] Re: Most famous vblogger

2007-06-20 Thread Bill Streeter
I think Markus was talking about Times person of the year issue where 
they named the person of the year as you.

Are your friends familuar with YouTube? That's videoblogging. When you 
talk about things like most famous etc. Those are hard things to 
quantify. There are Videobloggers like Zefrank who is very famous in 
some circles but is virtually unknown in others. And he never did put 
his stuff on YouTube and yet the most popular YouTubers probably get 
way more views than he ever did--and it's very likely that few on this 
list had ever heard of them. What I'm saying is fame is relative. 
Some of us are famous to a few--which sounds like an oxymoron, but 
it's true in a way. But thats the world we live in now--even 
conventional definitions of what seem like simple things like fame 
don't really mean anything anymore. So what I'm saying is that your 
question isn't an easy one to answer. To someone not familuar with 
internet video none of us doing this is famous in the least. 

Bill Streeter
LO-FI SAINT LOUIS
http://lofistl.com
http://billstreeter.net


--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, oovooworld [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

 Well yes I'd heard I was mentioned but I was hoping someone else was
 kicking around with half the skill...its a lot of pressure to live
 with you know...sigh
 
 I don't know how I missed that issue of Time. Was it the same one 
that
 had the article reviewing George Bush's new pioneering green policy?





[videoblogging] Re: Mac Questions

2007-06-20 Thread Bill Streeter
Final Cut Express is really very good and a good place to start. You 
might want to check to see if Apple is still offering the deal where 
you get FCE for $100 when you buy a new Macbook or Macbook Pro. 
Thats a really good deal--that is ... if they are still offering it. 

The biggest difference between the MacBook and the MBP is the 
graphics card which is usefull when doing stuff in programs like 
Motion where a lot of the video rendering is done by the graphics 
card. If you aren't doing a lot of work that requires Apple Core 
image processing then a Macbook with FCE will do you just fine. 
Apple says that Finalcut Studio isn't compatible with the Macbook 
but thats mainly because Motion won't run on it. Most of the other 
programs in the package will run just fine on the Macbook. 

Bill Streeter
LO-FI SAINT LOUIS
http://lofistl.com
http://billstreeter.net

--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Chuck Leggett 
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

 --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Laura Moncur lauramoncur@
 wrote:
 
  I am switching from my PC to Mac and I'm trying to decide if the 
new
  MacBook Pros with the NVidia video chips are worth an extra 
$1000.
  Have any of you noticed a big difference between the MacBook 
Pros and
  the normal MacBooks?
 
 The MacBook uses VRAM that is shared with the system's memory, so I
 would consider maxing the RAM on the MacBook. Otherwise, the Pro 
has a
 FW800 connector, DVI output, a bigger screen, etc. Either computer 
is
 a winner.
 
  
  It takes forever to render a DVD on my PC using Adobe Premiere
  Elements and I'm hoping to streamline the process.
 
 Rendering time depends on different things, the processor speed 
being
 one of the important ones. Any new computer with a Core 2 Duo chip
 will speed up the process.
 
  
  Additionally, is Final Cut Pro worth the extra $600 or should I 
just
  go with Final Cut Express or even iMovie/iDVD? I am having a 
hard time
  justifying the expense to my husband. Can you give me any 
ammunition?
 
 
 Start with iMovie and see if it meets your needs. It worked great 
for
 me until I wanted to layer video tracks, so I bought FC Express. 
For
 my needs, I could not justify the cost of FC Pro.
 
 
 BTW: the following link is for a humorous video I made when I first
 got my MacBook Pro. http://tinyurl.com/2urbco
 
 
 Chuck
 
 Chuck's Vlog
 http://runchuckrun.blogspot.com





[videoblogging] Re: Hey PodTech - What's up with Lan's image?

2007-06-19 Thread Bill Streeter
Yes I agree. My experience with Podtech and my license agreement 
with them has been very positive. At the same time I consider Lan to 
be a friend and I'm sorry that this has become such a problem. I 
hope there is a resolution to this soon. 

Bill Streeter
LO-FI SAINT LOUIS
www.lofistl.com

--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Jay dedman [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
wrote:

  This smells like so much Business As Usual, that its a perfect 
news piece
   for a Monday at the office all the way down to the typical 
buck-passing
   to Podtech's accounting dept.
   The more things change, the more they stay the same.
   There are a bunch of people on this list who get funding from 
Podtech-- is
   this a typical reflection of how they work?
 
 ryanishungry.com content partners for Podtech where we've license 
our
 videos to them for a year.
 our experience with Podtech has been totally hands off.
 we make the video, they keep up their end of the bargain. No 
problems at all.
 
 Ive talked to Lan about Podtech using his photo without permission,
 and the treatment he's received since. It's superbad way to treat
 people, especially really noisy bloggers in a tight community. And 
the
 money involved is minuscule compared to what they have.
 
 The lack of communication is a real problem.
 podtech needs to join the conversation.
 
 Jay
 
 
 
 
 
 
 -- 
 Here I am
 http://jaydedman.com
 
 Check out the latest project: http://politicalvideo.org
 500 hours of George Bush speeches!!
 Search, download, remix!!





[videoblogging] Re: Pixelodeon Success!

2007-06-13 Thread Bill Streeter
We all were wondering why you weren't there Heath. You really should 
have been there. There really isn't any way to quantify the value of 
hanging with people in real space. Besides, it's Hollywood--you 
would have loved it. I want to see you at the next big event Heath, 
no excuses. Don't tell me you can't do it.

Bill Streeter
www.lofistl.com
www.billstreeter.net

--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Heath [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

 I have been catching some of the vids from the event and it looks 
 like everyone had a great time(sigh)...
 
 So listen who wants to come to Cincinnati and just hang out with 
the 
 Batman Geek, think of it as a retreat, no panels, no speakers, 
just 
 vloggers getting toghether brainstorming, sharing ideas and 
 projects.  I will drive it, if you wanna camp we have multiple 
 campground, hotels?, plenty of those.  So..?
 
 Heath
 http://batmangeek.com
 http://aroundcincinnati.net
 
 --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, David Howell taoofdavid@ 
 wrote:
 
  I'll second, third or fourth this.
  
  It was great finally meeting all of you and seeing you in 3D. 
The 
 screenings that I was able 
  to attend were, in the words of Rupert Howe, quite fantastic!.
  
  Thank you to everyone I met for being so nice to me. It was 
really 
 hard to leave the 
  gathering at the Castle on Sunday evening. Would have loved to 
have 
 stayed one more 
  day.
  
  Wanting to hold on to what I experienced this weekend for as 
long 
 as possible.
  
  David
  http://www.davidhowellstudios.com
  
  --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Bill Streeter bill@ 
wrote:
  
   Yes it was a great event. Thanks to everyone who worked so 
hard 
 to 
   make it all work. It's always fun to get together with 
everyone. 
   
   The thing that I really loved about this was it was all about 
the 
   work--the end product of what we all do. Well done. I wish I 
 could 
   have seen all the programs but the ones I did catch were 
really 
 fun. 
   And nothing beats the experience of seeing this stuff in a 
real 
   cinema environment with a bunch of people at the same time--
just 
   watching--with no interuptions. 
   
   And thanks to everyone who came to my mashup screening. I was 
 happy 
   to see it so well attended. Hope you enjoyed it. 
   
   Bill Streeter
   LO-FI SAINT LOUIS
   www.lofistl.com
   www.billstreeter.net
   
   --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Tim Street tim@ 
wrote:
   
Hey I only got to swing by to chat and scarf some free food 
and 
   drinks for an hour or so on 
Sunday but I wanted to say thanks to Zadi Steve and Jay for 
   helping the community and 
putting on such a great event at such a wonderful venue.

I had to work most of the weekend so I didn't see a single 
 session 
   as I was too busy working 
the room when I was there but everyone I spoke with was 
really 
   impressed with the Keynotes 
and the sessions. 

I also heard the parties were great and I saw some Twitters 
 about 
   a BBQ pool party with 
Jackson West and http://mickipedia.com/ that sounded like it 
 would 
   make a great session for 
next year.

Thanks again and if anyone has any video video links from 
the 
   sessions, please share.
   
  
 





[videoblogging] Re: Introducing a new vlog Arounc Cincinnati

2007-06-12 Thread Bill Streeter
I still need to sit down and really watch your first episode--I 
caught a little of it right before I left Pixelodeon--but what I saw 
looks great. It does my heart good to hear that I might have 
inspired this. Thanks Heath. Inspiring creativity in others is a 
great reward. 

Bill Streeter
LO-FI SAINT LOUIS
www.lofistl.com
www.billstreeter.net

--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Heath [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

 Hello everyone - I just wanted to share with you this new vlog I 
have 
 started called Around Cincinnati  www.aroundcincinnati.net 
Basicly 
 it is an internet show that highlights some of the cool people, 
 places, things and events happening in and around Cincinnati.  
Hence 
 the catchy title.  I have been wanting to do something like this 
for 
 a while and after some encourgement from Bill over at LoFi St. 
Louis, 
 I deceided to take the plunge.  I am still working on a few 
things, 
 like a neat intro and outro but the first episode is up and ready 
for 
 millions of viewers!  (hey a guy can dream right?)
 
 I am hoping the show will have an arty flavor as I plan on 
focusing 
 the show toward the various arts going on, including independent 
 film. I have no idea where it will go, I just want to have some 
fun 
 and maybe show you all that I really do like stuff other than 
Batman!
 
 Heath 
 http://aroundcincinnati.net
 http://batmangeek.com
 
 By the way the new show is Ipod friendlyI hope if someone 
could 
 check that out for me, that would be great!  Thanks again.





[videoblogging] Re: Pixelodeon Success!

2007-06-12 Thread Bill Streeter
Yes it was a great event. Thanks to everyone who worked so hard to 
make it all work. It's always fun to get together with everyone. 

The thing that I really loved about this was it was all about the 
work--the end product of what we all do. Well done. I wish I could 
have seen all the programs but the ones I did catch were really fun. 
And nothing beats the experience of seeing this stuff in a real 
cinema environment with a bunch of people at the same time--just 
watching--with no interuptions. 

And thanks to everyone who came to my mashup screening. I was happy 
to see it so well attended. Hope you enjoyed it. 

Bill Streeter
LO-FI SAINT LOUIS
www.lofistl.com
www.billstreeter.net

--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Tim Street [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

 Hey I only got to swing by to chat and scarf some free food and 
drinks for an hour or so on 
 Sunday but I wanted to say thanks to Zadi Steve and Jay for 
helping the community and 
 putting on such a great event at such a wonderful venue.
 
 I had to work most of the weekend so I didn't see a single session 
as I was too busy working 
 the room when I was there but everyone I spoke with was really 
impressed with the Keynotes 
 and the sessions. 
 
 I also heard the parties were great and I saw some Twitters about 
a BBQ pool party with 
 Jackson West and http://mickipedia.com/ that sounded like it would 
make a great session for 
 next year.
 
 Thanks again and if anyone has any video video links from the 
sessions, please share.





[videoblogging] Pixelodeon Arrivals?

2007-06-05 Thread Bill Streeter
Is there a page on the Wiki somewhere for people to post when they are 
arriving etc. I just wanted to see if anyone was arriving around the 
same time I am so that maybe we could share a ride or something from 
the Airport. My flight lands at 8:50pm on Friday at LAX. Anyone coming 
in about that time? Anyone want to pick me up at the Airport?

Bill Streeter
LO-FI SAINT LOUIS
www.lofistl.com
www.billstreeter.net



[videoblogging] Re: question about wide angle lenses

2007-06-01 Thread Bill Streeter
The lens I use is a .45 and it's pretty good because I don't get a 
lot of vignetting around the edges which can be a problem with some 
of the cheaper lenses. Of course it probably helps that I got a lens 
that was too big for the camera and use a step ring to attach it. My 
camera has a 43mm threaded lens and thats an odd size so there 
aren't too many options for lenses. So I got a 52mm and use a 52 to 
43 step ring (cost about $8 or so) to connect it to the camera. 
Works great.

A wide angle lens is definately one of my must have accesories ... 
That and a monopod.

One other advantage to shooting with a wide angle lens besides 
making it possible to shoot in smaller spaces is that it makes hand 
held shooting seem smoother because the camera movements aren't 
quite as pronounced as when you are shooting through a telephoto 
lens. 

Bill Streeter
LO-FI SAINT LOUIS
www.lofistl.com
www.billstreeter.net

--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Heath [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

 I see...what number do you use Bill?  I got a .5X but I think I 
would 
 like it a bit wider than that, but I am having trouble finding 
ones 
 less than .5X at least here and on ebay at the moment, but maybe I 
am 
 searching wrong..
 
 Heath
 http://batmangeek.com
 
 --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Bill Streeter bill@ 
 wrote:
 
  Actually it's the other way around. The larger the number the 
less
  wide it is. So a .9 is less wide than a .45 and a .35 is wider 
 still.
  A 1.0 is not wide at all. Think of it as reverse telephoto 
numbers.
  Telephotos are messured in number of times of magnification 1x 
2x 
 10x
  etc. So wide angle lenses are the same. Only they are magnifying 
in
  reverse.
  
  Bill Streeter
  LO-FI SAINT LOUIS
  www.lofistl.com
  www.billstreeter.net
  
  --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Heath heathparks@ 
wrote:
  
   Ok, I am looking at getting a wide angle lens for my Panasonic 
   camcorder, I know it's 37mm but I am seeing things 
 like .7X, .5X, .45X, 
   etc. what do those mean?  Is that how wide it goes and the 
 larger the 
   number the wider the angle (does that make sense?)  Anyway 
help 
 would 
   be appreciated!!!
   
   Heath
   http://batmangeek.com
  
 





[videoblogging] Re: question about wide angle lenses

2007-05-31 Thread Bill Streeter
Actually it's the other way around. The larger the number the less
wide it is. So a .9 is less wide than a .45 and a .35 is wider still.
A 1.0 is not wide at all. Think of it as reverse telephoto numbers.
Telephotos are messured in number of times of magnification 1x 2x 10x
etc. So wide angle lenses are the same. Only they are magnifying in
reverse.

Bill Streeter
LO-FI SAINT LOUIS
www.lofistl.com
www.billstreeter.net

--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Heath [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

 Ok, I am looking at getting a wide angle lens for my Panasonic 
 camcorder, I know it's 37mm but I am seeing things like .7X, .5X, .45X, 
 etc. what do those mean?  Is that how wide it goes and the larger the 
 number the wider the angle (does that make sense?)  Anyway help would 
 be appreciated!!!
 
 Heath
 http://batmangeek.com





[videoblogging] Re: Is there a listings for pixelodeon?

2007-05-25 Thread Bill Streeter
Paul,

You would know if any of your stuff was being shown by now as all of 
the curators have been contacting everyone whos work is being shown to 
get master files and permission to present them. So if no one has 
contacted you then none of your videos have been chosen for screening. 
Don't feel bad, none of my stuff is being shown either. 

Bill Streeter
LO-FI SAINT LOUIS
www.lofistl.com
www.billstreeter.net

--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Paul Knight [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
wrote:

 Hi,
 
 Is there someway of finding out without actually coming to 
California  
 again for the weekend, who is on show and if I can watch on line  
 somewhere?
 
 Paul Knight
 
 PS only want to know, if any of mine are to shown, it's just that I  
 can't remember being asked, and I don't want to vote for myself on  
 the wiki.





[videoblogging] Re: camera advice

2007-05-21 Thread Bill Streeter
Yes I agree that the XL2 is way too big. And yeah the interchangeable 
lenses is an inticing concept, but honestly very few people who buy 
this camera ever get another lens for it. And the lenses are really 
expensive anyway. Some cost almost as much as another camera. I prefer 
a small camera for a lot of reasons. Any of the others are good 
choices. I've shot with all of them. The Sony probably does slightly 
better in low light than the others. Last year I got a Panasonic AG-
DVC30 which is very often overlooked. I love it and for what I do it 
was a better choice than the bigger and more expensive DVX100. It has 
more options with frame rates and even has an IR shooting mode. It 
shoots 30P (but not 24P--which is way over rated anyway IMO) I also 
got the XLR breakout box which connects to the camera with some kind 
of mini XLR jack. Over all I've been very happy with it and never once 
wished I got a DVX100. 

One thing though you might want to consider is going with one of the 
HD equivelents of these. I sorta wished I had gone that route now, and 
probably will upgrade before the end of this year. You can still shoot 
or capture in SD, with most of them and you won't be wishing you had 
got an HD cam after you already blew your budget on an SD cam. 

Also Camcorderinfo.com is a great resource for camera reviews with 
test footage etc. 

Bill Streeter
LO-FI SAINT LOUIS
www.lofistl.com
www.billstreeter.net


--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, josheklow [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
wrote:

 I'm shopping around for a new camera for vlogging as well as other 
video projects. I've been 
 looking at the Canon XL2, the Panasonic DVX100B, and the Sony PD170. 
I'm going to be 
 trying these cameras out before I make any purchase, but I figured 
that this group would be a 
 good source of advice on these or other cameras.





[videoblogging] Re: Why Joost?

2007-05-16 Thread Bill Streeter
I think the Joost guys are pretty smart. With their track record 
anything they put their hand to is gonna generate interest. And If 
you think about it the market for UGC video content sites is getting 
pretty saturated. The market that is being underserved in the online 
space is the mainstream media. They don't want to share their 
content like UGC because it cheapens their brands, and puts them at 
a competitive disadvantage. So the boys at Joost are putting their 
brains and buzz mucle into developing a platforum that appeals to 
the MSM and solves these problems for them. Joost gives the MSM a 
digital way to deliver their content in a way that doesn't put them 
next to the YouTubers, Vloggers and Podcaster rable and gives them 
control over where their content is viewed and count the viewers.

My prediction: Joost will fail. Mostly because of all the above. 
It's a dumb terminal that isn't much smarter than a TV with no PVR. 
But the Joost guys will make out like bandits in their failing 
because the market they're serving, the MSM has tons of cash to 
throw at them.  

Bill Streeter
LO-FI SAINT LOUIS
www.lofistl.com
www.billstreeter.net 

--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Drew [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

 I'm working on an article I hope to publish tomorrow on my weblog 
about aggregators like 
 Joost and I was hoping to get some feedback from anyone who has 
any expectations for 
 Joost.
 
 I will not be surprised if Joost winds up becoming a staple video 
distribution point for many, 
 but as of now, I can not see it. We have seen dozens of these roll 
out similarly with money 
 and popular founders yet they all seem to offer the same thing. 
And most are not catching 
 any sparks.
 
 Isn't Joost the new Brightcove and wasn't Brightcove the new 
Akimbo which was the new 
 TiVo?
 
 I dont mean to rag on any companies here, Im just wondering why 
the party would suddenly 
 be over at Joost. You can buy relationships to match advertisers 
and content partners but 
 where will the audience come from?
 
 Any ideas?





[videoblogging] Re: Advice on an affordable/portable monopod.

2007-05-15 Thread Bill Streeter
This is the one I have, http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/314122-
REG/Bogen_Manfrotto_676B_676B_Digi_Monopod.html

Supports up to 10lbs.

Bill Streeter
LO-FI SAINT LOUIS
www.lofistl.com
www.billstreeter.net

--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Jonathan Bloom 
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

 Can it handle a Sony HD camera or SLR camera? I'm using a DCR-
TRV330
 right now, but later on it needs to be able to handle a large 
camera.
 
 On 5/14/07, Bill Streeter [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Rox,
 
   No, mine doesn't have that feature but I can see where that 
might be
   useful. I have used it to shoot myself, and it works very well 
for
   that too. Mine is pretty simple; a collapsible pole that you can
   mount a camera on. It's not just useful as a light weight and 
very
   mobile camera stabilization tool, but also it can be used to get
   over the heads of crowds or just really high angles.
 
   Bill Streeter
   LO-FI SAINT LOUIS
   www.lofistl.com
   www.billstreeter.net
 
   --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Roxanne Darling 
okekai@
   wrote:
   
Bill, does yours allow you to angle it back so you can film
   yourself
with more than an arm's distance? Or do you use it for a 
stabilizer
only?
   
Secret Cameraman made me one that I can anchor against my 
waist and
walk with the camera aimed back toward me. It's basically a
telescoping shower curtain rod with a tripod bracket (recycled
   form an
old broken tripod) attached. We can make use of the swivel 
head so
   it
can be used a single leg stand or angled back as me-pod or
   whatever
you might call it. Nonetheless, it's nice to know about 
backups.
   
FWIW, I showed it in this episode:
http://www.beachwalks.tv/2007/02/18/beach-walk-360-loose-ends/
   
Aloha, Rox
   
   
   
On 5/14/07, Bill Streeter bill@ wrote:






 Yes monopods are a great and deceptively simple solution. I
   think a
 lot of people dismiss them because the concept is so 
simple. I
   use a
 bogan which is a really good brand and you can get one for 
like
   $30
 from BH or someplace like that. I love it, and never leave 
home
 without it.

 Bill Streeter
 LO-FI SAINT LOUIS
 www.lofistl.com
 www.billstreeter.net

 --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Jonathan Bloom
 jonathan@ wrote:
 
  Does anyone have any advice on a good affordable and 
portable
 monopod?
  I did some video at VON and it turned out a little shaky 
and
   one of
  our viewers suggested I get a monopod.
 
  --
  -Jonathan Bloom
  http://thenameiwantedwastaken.com
 


   
   
--
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
   
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 -- 
 -Jonathan Bloom
 http://thenameiwantedwastaken.com





[videoblogging] Re: Test my blog - is this set up correctly?, thanks.

2007-05-14 Thread Bill Streeter
So are you hand coding this whole thing yourself? Why not use blogging 
software like Wordpress or Blogger? It'll be a lot easier for you in 
the long run. 

Bill Streeter
LO-FI SAINT LOUIS
www.lofistl.com
www.billstreeter.net

--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Daryl Urig [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

 Can someone test my blog and see if things are set up correctly?
 
 any suggestions are appreciated.
 
 see it here:
 
 http://www.darylurig.com/daryl-Urig-Video-Blog.html
 
 
 Thanks,
 
 Daryl





[videoblogging] Re: Advice on an affordable/portable monopod.

2007-05-14 Thread Bill Streeter
Yes monopods are a great and deceptively simple solution. I think a 
lot of people dismiss them because the concept is so simple. I use a 
bogan which is a really good brand and you can get one for like $30 
from BH or someplace like that. I love it, and never leave home 
without it.


Bill Streeter
LO-FI SAINT LOUIS
www.lofistl.com
www.billstreeter.net

--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Jonathan Bloom 
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

 Does anyone have any advice on a good affordable and portable 
monopod?
 I did some video at VON and it turned out a little shaky and one of
 our viewers suggested I get a monopod.
 
 -- 
 -Jonathan Bloom
 http://thenameiwantedwastaken.com





[videoblogging] Re: Advice on an affordable/portable monopod.

2007-05-14 Thread Bill Streeter
Rox,

No, mine doesn't have that feature but I can see where that might be 
useful. I have used it to shoot myself, and it works very well for 
that too. Mine is pretty simple; a collapsible pole that you can 
mount a camera on. It's not just useful as a light weight and very 
mobile camera stabilization tool, but also it can be used to get 
over the heads of crowds or just really high angles.


Bill Streeter
LO-FI SAINT LOUIS
www.lofistl.com
www.billstreeter.net

--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Roxanne Darling [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
wrote:

 Bill, does yours allow you to angle it back so you can film 
yourself
 with more than an arm's distance? Or do you use it for a stabilizer
 only?
 
 Secret Cameraman made me one that I can anchor against my waist and
 walk with the camera aimed back toward me. It's basically a
 telescoping shower curtain rod with a tripod bracket (recycled 
form an
 old broken tripod) attached. We can make use of the swivel head so 
it
 can be used a single leg stand or angled back as me-pod or 
whatever
 you might call it. Nonetheless, it's nice to know about backups.
 
 FWIW, I showed it in this episode:
 http://www.beachwalks.tv/2007/02/18/beach-walk-360-loose-ends/
 
 Aloha, Rox
 
 
 
 On 5/14/07, Bill Streeter [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Yes monopods are a great and deceptively simple solution. I 
think a
   lot of people dismiss them because the concept is so simple. I 
use a
   bogan which is a really good brand and you can get one for like 
$30
   from BH or someplace like that. I love it, and never leave home
   without it.
 
   Bill Streeter
   LO-FI SAINT LOUIS
   www.lofistl.com
   www.billstreeter.net
 
   --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Jonathan Bloom
   jonathan@ wrote:
   
Does anyone have any advice on a good affordable and portable
   monopod?
I did some video at VON and it turned out a little shaky and 
one of
our viewers suggested I get a monopod.
   
--
-Jonathan Bloom
http://thenameiwantedwastaken.com
   
 
   
 
 
 -- 
 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





[videoblogging] Re: Camera Motor Sound

2007-05-08 Thread Bill Streeter
Well thats A solution but I wouldn't call it the EASIEST solution. 
Not having your mic attached to your camera should solve the 
problem, and it's certainly easier than recording dual system audio. 

Bill Streeter
LO-FI SAINT LOUIS
www.lofistl.com

--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Daniel Geduld 
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

 Easiest way to fix it is to record the sound to a separate source 
and synch
 it later. Just use a clapper, or even a shot of a person clapping, 
and line
 up the sound of the clap with the picture. This is how it was done 
in films
 for years and, despite what some editors claim, it's really easy, 
especially
 in a digital setup when you can see the waveform.
 
 On 5/7/07, Jonathan Bloom [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
 
My footage always has some motor sound in the audio everytime I
  record. I'm using a Sony DCR-TRV330 and Final Cut Express. Is 
there a
  way to fix it or is it a problem with my camera?
 
  --
  -Jonathan Bloom
  http://thenameiwantedwastaken.com
   
 
 
 
 
 -- 
Daniel J. Geduld
 Audio: http://www.everyonesvoice.com
 Video: http://www.flyingsquidstudios.com
 
 
 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]





[videoblogging] Re: Code Of Conduct for Bloggers

2007-04-09 Thread Bill Streeter
The right of free speech (in the US anyway) can only be violated by 
the government. Meaning it would be unconstitutional for the 
government to regulate speech. You are allowed to regulate speech 
within your own domain--you own house, business, blog, or 
publications you own or control.

Sometimes social pressure is extended to certain 
people/organizations to stifle or not restrict certain speech within 
their own domain--but that's social pressure, not force of law by a 
government. There is a big difference. Example: some political blogs 
might delete comments made by people with opposing views, there 
isn't anything illegal about this--it might be viewed as 
intelectually dishonest and people might complain, but no ones 
rights are violated. 

Bill Streeter
LO-FI SAINT LOUIS
www.lofistl.com

--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Heath [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

 I know,  I don't understand how deleting a comment from a blog 
 amounts to an attack on free speach.  I have deleted comments, 
they 
 where all spam comments, but I still deleted them.  Did I violate 
the 
 spammer's free speach?  If you go by some's definition, I just did.
 
 I understand the fear is that there will be no dialogue but how 
can 
 you have a real dialogue when you sometimes don't even know who 
you 
 are talking to?
 
 Heath
 http://batmangeek.com 
 
 --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Charles Iliya Krempeaux 
 supercanadian@ wrote:
 
  Hello,
  
  It's funny how the definition of the word censorship has been
  changing.  AFAICT, it used to be about Freedom, but it changed 
into 
 a
  (forced) Right.
  
  I.e., it used to be about Government NOT using coercion against 
you 
 when you
  spoke.  But now it's about forcing people to listen to you 
when 
 you
  speak.  (Like forcing people to keep comments on their blog, 
etc.)
  
  
  See ya
  
  On 4/9/07, tony.katz tony.katz@ wrote:
  
   From the New York Times
  
http://tinyurl.com/38c8lx
  
It's nice to know that MSM is only two weeks behind the times.
  
Tony Katz
http://www.talkshowonthego.com
http://www.aweli.com
  
  
  -- 
  Charles Iliya Krempeaux, B.Sc.
  
  charles @ reptile.ca
  supercanadian @ gmail.com
  
  developer weblog: http://ChangeLog.ca/
  
 
_
_
 _
  Make Television
 http://maketelevision.com/
  
  
 
_
_
 _
  Cars, Motorcycles, Trucks, and Racing...   
 http://tirebiterz.com/
  
  
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[videoblogging] Re: democracy player - newbie question

2007-03-29 Thread Bill Streeter
Not a bad question--one of the purposes of this list is for newbie 
questions.

Actually I think the premise of your question is slightly off. Blip 
doesn't use the Democracy Player, you use the Democracy Player to 
get Blip.tv content. You can also use other aggregators like FireAnt 
and iTunes to get Blip.tv content. If you subscribe to a Blip feed 
directly in iTunes and configure ipod to automatically sync podcasts 
then your Blip.tv content will make it to your ipod as podcasts. 

I should also point out that this only works when the original 
content is in an ipod compatible format. Blip.tv doesn't require all 
their users to submit or publish iPod compatible files so not 
everything from blip will necessarily work on your ipod.


Bill Streeter
LO-FI SAINT LOUIS
www.lofistl.com
www.billstreeter.net

--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Gromik Tohoku 
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

 Hi,
 
 Blip.tv uses democracy player as a distribution for
 videoblog films.
 
 I was wondering once I download a movie via democracy
 player, can I upload it on my iPod?
 
 sorry this is a really newbie question.
 
 Thanks for providing an answer,
 sincerely
 Nicolas
 
 
 Gromik Nicolas
 Tohoku University
 Sendai, Japan
 fax=81-22-7647
 
 http://www.filmedworld.com/page.php?3
 http://nag-productions.blip.tv/?
 http://sendai-city-tourism-tohoku-university.blip.tv/
 http://eflresources.wikispaces.com/
 
 Send instant messages to your online friends 
http://au.messenger.yahoo.com





[videoblogging] Re: Local TV Covers my Vlog

2007-03-25 Thread Bill Streeter
I think I got some traffic out of it but it's hard to track because
they didn't actually link back to my vlog. Which was an oversight on
the part of the web management people according to the reporter who
did the piece--and they still haven't fixed it yet. It would have been
nice to see it linked when the story was actually posted--especially
since the anchor said on air that it would be linked after the story
ran... morons.

Bill Streeter
LO-FI SAINT LOUIS
www.lofistl.com
www.billstreeter.net

--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

 Wow, just wow.
 
 First, Congrats again bill!
 
 I wonder if you'll get more local viewers out of it?
 
 Second... flash... not windows media player, not real player... I can
 actually play it in my browser. Wow, we've come a long way in the last
 two years. Now all they need is some sharing features like source and
 a downloadable mp4 in their RSS feed so I can revlog it.
 
 Third... wow again... it's actually not BAD... in fact I don't want to
 go crazy but it's maybe even a good representation of vlogging.
 
 BTW, what was with the washed out colors... that was just weird...
 it's like the hole thing was digitized by putting a camera on the TV
 screen. The macintosh video was completely white. :)
 
 Finally, that hillary clinton video... I still haven't seen it... but
 what's funny is that WASN'T just some vlogger... it was created and
 then leaked by a PR guy at a major political PR firm that does work
 for Obama among others.  It's a complete misrepresentation of
 vlogging, but I just think it's funny. Mainstream media goes out to
 report on vlogging and ends up reporting on their own echo chamber.
 Are we even here?
 
 -Mike
 mmeiser.com/blog
 mefeedia.com
 
 On 3/24/07, Richard (Show) Hall [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
  Bill,
 
  This is really a nice news piece.
 
  Congratulations, and good luck with your bungalow
 
  ... Richard
 
  On 23 Mar 2007 05:02:47 -0700, Bill Streeter [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
  
 Our local Fox afiliate did a story about my vlog and vlogging in
   general last night. It's online now you can see it here:
   http://tinyurl.com/yvwjhw
  
   Bill Streeter
   LO-FI SAINT LOUIS
   www.lofistl.com
   www.billstreeter.net
  
  
  
 
 
 
  --
  Richard
  http://richardhhall.org
  Shows
  http://richardshow.org
  http://inspiredhealing.tv
 
 
  [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
 
 
 
 
  Yahoo! Groups Links
 
 
 
 





[videoblogging] Re: Apple TV

2007-03-25 Thread Bill Streeter
The real question is have you watched LO-FI SAINT LOUIS on Apple TV
yet?  Huh? Didn't think so. 

--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Tim Street [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

 So has anyone got your mits on an Apple TV yet? 
 
 Do you like it?
 
 Have you watched Rocket Boom or Ask a Ninja on Apple TV?
 
 Have you resized your videos to fit on Apple TV?
 
 Has Steve Garfield figured out a way to broadcast live on Apple TV
from his cell phone yet?





[videoblogging] Local TV Covers my Vlog

2007-03-23 Thread Bill Streeter
Our local Fox afiliate did a story about my vlog and vlogging in
general last night. It's online now you can see it here:
http://tinyurl.com/yvwjhw

Bill Streeter
LO-FI SAINT LOUIS
www.lofistl.com
www.billstreeter.net



[videoblogging] Re: Local TV Covers my Vlog

2007-03-23 Thread Bill Streeter
Yeah that Becky Queen Of Carpets thing is a St. Louis TV legend. 
She's been doing those things for years apparently. She used to be 
really overweight, and she used to have another woman doing those 
commercials with her, Wanda I think. It was kinda before my time, 
I've only lived here for 6 years or so. 

But yeah I was kind of surprised at how well it came out. I kinda 
gave the guy an earfull about the disruptive tech angle so maybe 
that gave them a nudge in the right direction.

Bill Streeter
LO-FI SAINT LOUIS
www.lofistl.com
www.billstreeter.net

--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Adam Quirk, Wreck  Salvage 
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

 Becky's going CRAZY!  I love overly enthusiastic carpet store 
commercials.
 Must be a midwest thing.
 
 That was a pretty good piece huh?  They didn't oversimplify it 
like most
 news outlets tend to do.
 
 On 3/23/07, johnleeke [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
 
  Bill:
 
  Cool coverage!
 
  What's that you were drinking?
 
  John Leeke
 
 
 
 
  Yahoo! Groups Links
 
 
 
 
 
 
 -- 
 Adam Quirk
 Wreck  Salvage
 551.208.4644
 Brooklyn, NY
 http://wreckandsalvage.com
 
 
 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]





[videoblogging] Re: my two cents

2007-03-21 Thread Bill Streeter
YES! These are all things I've heard from them. I would also add 
that a lot of filmmakers enjoy the scarcity of their medium. They 
aren't all that interested in everyone being able to do what they do-
-some are horrified by the idea. They often (and I'm making 
generalities here) are elitists who don't think that everyone should 
make moving pictures or just ANYONE should have an equal chance to 
be seen. Some others are luddites who have a strong distaste for 
anything digital. And others are old technology fetishists who think 
that actual FILM is the greatest imaging technology ever invented 
and refuse to lower themselves to working in mere video.

Yup. Thats pretty much the case. Not for all, but many of them.

Bill Streeter 
LO-FI SAINT LOUIS
www.lofistl.com
www.garagepunk.com

--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Adrian Miles 
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

 around the 20/3/07 Steve Watkins mentioned about [videoblogging] 
Re: 
 my two cents that:
 --- In 
 mailto:videoblogging%
40yahoogroups.comvideoblogging@yahoogroups.com, 
 Jan McLaughlin
 jannie.jan@ wrote:
 
   Hell, I can't even get filmmakers to vlog. Or YouTube (as 
verb) either.
 
 Im fascinated by this sort of phenomenon, have you been able to 
delve
 into any of the reasons why this seems to be the case? Its 
certainly
 something that surprised me, I imagined some huge surge of 
thousands
 of people who are involved with other creative or arts stuff, , 
gettng
 excited about using internet video to showcase their work. It 
happens,
 but nowhere near ont he scale I pictured.
 
 film makers fetishise film (or video) and so are much like authors 
in 
 1995 when the web first came to attention (to them). So a film 
maker 
 wants to
 
 a) maintain control over the viewer (my work is 22 minutes and you 
 really should see the whole 22 minutes - what do you mean they 
might 
 go somewhere else? what do you mean they might actually be able to 
 rearrange *my* vision??)
 
 b) like the author regards publication (a book) as the top of 
their 
 tree, film professwional sees TV broadcast, cinema or festival 
 screening as same.
 
 c) like authors, real writing happens on white pages, serially 
 ordered, between covers. You are special to get there. Real film 
 makers produce real programs/shorts/features that are serially 
 ordered between credits. You are special to have your work 
 made/selected. On the net anyone can do it, therefore the lowest 
 common denominator rules, and I am not part of that (I'm a film 
maker 
 after all).
 
 d) I own your screen. I own all of it. On the net you own your 
 screen. I couldn't possibly show my film at 320 x 240, or heck, 
even 
 640 x 480.
 
 e) the quality is too bad (this is result of bad compression but 
was 
 an issue once upon a time).
 
 f) it might get stolen (of course if you don't put it online and 
you 
 are lucky enough to get into a festival, your work might be 
screened 
 once at the wrap party, once at your own premiere, and once at the 
 festival...)
 
 There are other reasons but I find the easiest way to explain it 
to 
 others (which I've done a few times in papers and conference 
 presentations) is that if you think about how authors responded to 
 the web in 1995 (you mean everyone can read my work? cool? hold 
on, 
 links, you mean they can go elsewhere? and you mean my beautiful 
 perfect structure should be granular with links inside, no way) is 
 much the same problem confronting trad. professional video and 
film 
 people right now.
 -- 
 cheers
 Adrian Miles
 this email is bloggable [ ] ask first [ ] private [x]
 vogmae.net.au





[videoblogging] Re: Video editing on Linux?

2007-03-16 Thread Bill Streeter
Try VLC again. I don't have much experience with it on Linux, but 
I've used it on Windows quite a bit and it handles most MOV's and 
MP4's (including h264) well.

Bill Streeter
LO-FI SAINT LOUIS
www.lofistl.com
www.billstreeter.net

--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

 Howdy all,
 
 
 Great thread!
 
 I was happy to find it however old.
 
 Does anyone know what the best video plugins are for Firefix on 
Linux?
 
 
 Some detail...
 
 I had a spare intel box sitting around and put Ubuntu on it, I'm so
 pleased that as an experiment I've decided to use it as my primary
 desk workstation for the time being.
 
 Ironicly the only problem I have is I can't find any good plugins.
 
 Currently I have the totem media player plugins installed.  These
 function very poorly if at all for most video types.
 
 I tried the VLC plugins as VLC is the best media player on any
 platform and I've been using it for years. However, for some reason
 they didn't work.
 
 I'm about to go back and give VLC a second try though.
 
 I'm hoping some linux guru will pop up and say there's some package
 that everyone swears by.
 
 Until then, I'll be googling around the web desperately looking for
 some good video plugins for linux.
 
 BTW, the Flash and Real Player plugin's work great.
 
 I just can't play MOV's, MP4's and other downloadable formats.
 
 -Mike
 mmeiser.com
 mefeedia.com
 
 On 2/26/07, Bill Streeter [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
  I have hope that this: http://ubuntustudio.org/ will be the great
  opensource media creation Linux distro--but we'll see ... I need 
to
  get a PC so I can test this out when it's ready.
 
  Bill Streeter
  LO-FI SAINT LOUIS
  www.lofistl.com
  www.billstreeter.net
 
  --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Tom Gosse hermit@ wrote:
  
   On Saturday 24 February 2007 08:14 pm, Nox Dineen wrote:
I'm swapping back to Linux on my laptop, and although I'll 
keep
Windows on my desktop (my main video editing machine), I 
will be
  using
the lappy to do some video stuff when I'm away from home.
   
I'm wondering of anybody here uses Linux, and if so what 
you're
  using
to edit video. I never did find anything decent for photo or
  video
work (GIMP just doesn't cut it for me, I'm a Photoshop girl).
   
Thanks,
Nox
  
   --
   Tom Gosse
   hermit@
  
   I'm using Linux as my primary operating system now.  My Windoze
  machine died,
   I lost a lot of video editing software and I can't afford $300 
to
  $500 to
   upgrade to Vista.
  
   Here is a link to a site about movies on Linux:
  http://linuxmovies.org
  
   From what I've read, and I haven't read everything, there are 
no
  programs for
   Linux that compare to Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, or
  Apple's Final Cut
   Pro.  The really good programs used by the big studios in
  Hollywood are all
   proprietary software developed especially for them.  I've just
  installed Kino
   but haven't had a chance to play with it yet.
  
   I don't think Linux will have any really good video editing
  programs for the
   average user for quite some time.  For one thing, the installed
  base of home
   desktop users is too small.  Because Linux is a more efficient 
OS
  it doesn't
   have a lot of routines that automatically install and tweak
  programs for the
   user.  You need to get under the hood and do a lot of 
tweaking
  on your own.
   That's more work than the average user wants to do.  As one 
friend
  of mine
   put it: he want's to edit video, not learn how to program the 
Bash
  shell.
  
   Good luck, and keep us posted on how goes your editing on 
Linux.
  
   Tom Gosse
   hermit@
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Yahoo! Groups Links
 
 
 
 





[videoblogging] Re: New words for the vlogging world??

2007-03-15 Thread Bill Streeter
I just spent the weekend with Scoble and I can confirm that yes he
does celebrate his ability to bite the heads off live chickens. But
then again, so did Ozzy Osborn so, I guess he has that in common with
rock stars. 

Bill Streeter
LO-FI SAINT LOUIS
www.lofistl.com
www.billstreeter.net

--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Robert Scoble
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

 Geek is the new rock star.
 
  
 
 In Silicon Valley we celebrate our geekiness.
 
  
 
 Robert
 
  
 
   _  
 
 From: videoblogging@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
 On Behalf Of humancloner1997
 Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2007 10:55 AM
 To: videoblogging@yahoogroups.com
 Subject: [videoblogging] New words for the vlogging world??
 
  
 
 I know wse've had spirited debates on vlogging vs videoblogging on 
 this list. I prefer the former but sometimes use the latter when I 
 think the listener/reader might not understand 'vlogging'.
 
 A friend who is somewhat hostile to my focus on Internet video called 
 me a vididiot yesterday. He even suggested I might be a vidiact 
 (meaning a video addict).
 
 I had to admit I lived in a vidcentric world and participated from 
 time to time in what might be called the vidocracy of the Yahoo 
 discussion group.
 
 All languages grow through the creation of new words. Time Magazine 
 created the term yuppie several years ago. Fanvid is an accepted 
 term on the Internet.
 
 My friend worried that I might someday become a geek. My response 
 was that I was a slow learner but hoped I might achieve that 'status' 
 in twenty or more years.
 
 His response was that geek was not a label to be embraced, that it 
 came from an old carnival term which meant the one who bit off the 
 head of a live chicken.
 
 anyone have any thoughts and/or suggestions for new terms we might 
 start using in this new world of videoblogging?
 
 Randolfe (Randy) Wicker
 Hoboken, NJ 07030
 
  
 
 
 
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[videoblogging] Re: Test a video on you phone/handheld?

2007-03-09 Thread Bill Streeter
Adam, 

I tested the new mobile URL and it worked fine. I downloaded the 3gp 
file and it played on my Samsung A707. I don't know the OS, it's not 
Win Mobile though. And I used the Opera min browser. 

Bill Streeter
LO-FI SAINT LOUIS
www.lofistl.com
www.billstreeter.net

--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Adam Quirk, Wreck  Salvage 
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

 Definitely going to have to find a different approach.
 
 Thinking we're just going to link to this instead:
 http://wreckandsalvage.com/mobile
 
 Thanks for testing Lan.
 
 On 3/7/07, Lan Bui [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
 
  While it was loading I was text for everything. After it loaded
  everything disappeared to a black screen with just a white 1 
pixel bar
  across the top. It took over a minute to load because I am using 
EDGE
  on the cingular network (slow speed) and the page was over 300k. 
Have
  you thought about having less stuff on it (once it works)?
 
  Treo 650/Palm OS 5
 
  -Lan
 
 
 
 
 
  Yahoo! Groups Links
 
 
 
 
 
 
 -- 
 Adam Quirk
 Wreck  Salvage
 551.208.4644
 Brooklyn, NY
 http://wreckandsalvage.com
 
 
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[videoblogging] Austin THIS Weekend?

2007-03-09 Thread Bill Streeter
Anyone here gonna be in Austin this weekend? I figure a fair number of 
you are going to be there next weekend, but I'm going to the 
Film/Interactive part of SXSW which is this weekend. So if anyone else 
is going give me a ring! (email me offlist at bill[at]lofistl.com for 
my cell#)

Bill Streeter



[videoblogging] Re: Austin THIS Weekend?

2007-03-09 Thread Bill Streeter
Opps posted this to the wrong group! I know pretty much who is going 
from here! I meant to post this to ... um never mind ... haha!

Bill Streeter
LO-FI SAINT LOUIS
www.lofistl.com
www.billstreeter.net


--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Bill Streeter [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

 Anyone here gonna be in Austin this weekend? I figure a fair number 
of 
 you are going to be there next weekend, but I'm going to the 
 Film/Interactive part of SXSW which is this weekend. So if anyone 
else 
 is going give me a ring! (email me offlist at bill[at]lofistl.com 
for 
 my cell#)
 
 Bill Streeter





[videoblogging] Re: Looking for Creative Commons logo trailer

2007-03-08 Thread Bill Streeter
Yeah the link to the files has been gone for a while now. Seems to 
have disapeard about the time Yahoo did it's upgrades to the 
groups.

Bill Streeter
LO-FI SAINT LOUIS
www.lofistl.com
www.billstreeter.net

--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, David King 
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

 I'm logged in to groups, and there's no Files folder. database and 
Links -
 but no Files.
 
 David
 
 On 3/8/07, Jan McLaughlin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
 
Hmmm - guess I was automatically logged in as moderator.
 
  In any event, all the files should be available in the left 
sidebar under
  'files'.
 
  The first folder in 'files' is the one that contains the cc 
pieces.
 
  Let me know how that goes.
 
  Jan
 
 
  On 3/8/07, David Howell [EMAIL PROTECTED] taoofdavid%40gmail.com
  wrote:
  
   I get a You are not a moderator of the group videoblogging. 
page
   there. Has that section been closed to use commoners?
  
   David
   http://www.davidhowellstudios.com
  
   --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com videoblogging%
40yahoogroups.com,
  Jan McLaughlin
   jannie.jan@ wrote:
   
http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/videoblogging/files/CC%
20TAGS/
   
There's the link to the extant collection.
   
If you've got a cc trailer, kindly consider uploading it to 
share
   with the
group :)
   
Jan
   
On 3/8/07, Mike Moon mgmoon@ wrote:

 I'm looking for Creative Commons logo or video trailer to 
add to my
 vlogs. Perhaps something that show's my
 Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike usage.

 Thanks,

 Mike
 http://vlog.mikemoon.net





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[videoblogging] Re: Tracking videobloggingweek2007 videos

2007-03-08 Thread Bill Streeter
Maybe something like this could be done with Yahoo pipes?

Bill Streeter
LO-FI SAINT LOUIS
www.lofistl.com
www.billstreeter.net

--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Josh Leo [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

 Steve Garfield and I were just discussing the best way to track 
the videos
 produced for videoblogging week 2007.
 
 Last year the problem with technorati was that it took forever for 
the posts
 to actually go through their system and be collected.
 
 adding tags is the logical idea but we need the tagging system to 
grab the
 media, repackage it into a feed and make sure that it is up to 
date at least
 to the hour.
 
 any other ideas?
 any services/sites already do this?
 
 we could have a wiki and have people add their posts there, but i 
doubt
 everyone would do it and it would be nice to get an RSS feed out 
of it all.
 
 any developers wanna new project?
 
 -- 
 Josh Leo
 
 www.JoshLeo.com
 www.WanderingWestMichigan.com
 
 
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[videoblogging] Re: help watching on tv

2007-03-07 Thread Bill Streeter
Try an Apple Mini-DVI to Video Adapter. I use something simular to 
this with my MacMini.

Here is the link to it in the Apple Store: http://store.apple.com/1-
800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore.woa/wa/RSLID?
mco=4D24B4ABnplm=M9319G%2FA

Bill Streeter
LO-FI SAINT LOUIS
www.lofistl.com
www.billstreeter.net

--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Richard (Show) Hall 
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

 Maureen and I always watch vlogs on TV using the iPod.
 
 My iPod quite working ... very sad ... tried the reboot thing, 
that's worked
 before a zillion times
 
 I thought I'd connect the mac book pro using audio and s-video, 
but no
 s-video on mac book pro.
 
 Maybe it would work with AV cable for iPod by sticking it in the 
ear phone
 jack ... nope
 
 Maybe I could burn stuff to dvd and watch ... not too good of an 
option
 
 Ok, I admit it, actually tonight I was going to watch an episode 
of lost I
 got from iPod store in .m4v
 
 I can't believe that would work in my dvd player.
 
 Quicktime pro didn't seem to want to convert that file into 
anything else,
 maybe copy protection, I don't know.
 
 ... any ideas apprecaited ... richard
 
 -- 
 Richard
 http://richardhhall.org
 Shows
 http://richardshow.org
 http://inspiredhealing.tv
 
 
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[videoblogging] Re: help watching on tv

2007-03-07 Thread Bill Streeter
Opps sorry didn't see this when I posted.

Bill Streeter
LO-FI SAINT LOUIS
www.lofistl.com
www.billstreeter.net

--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Bill Cammack 
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

 --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Richard (Show) Hall
 richard@ wrote:
 
  Maureen and I always watch vlogs on TV using the iPod.
  
  My iPod quite working ... very sad ... tried the reboot thing,
 that's worked
  before a zillion times
  
  I thought I'd connect the mac book pro using audio and s-video, 
but no
  s-video on mac book pro.
  
  
  -- 
  Richard
  http://richardhhall.org
  Shows
  http://richardshow.org
  http://inspiredhealing.tv
 
 http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-
APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore.woa/wo/StoreReentry.wo?
productLearnMore=M9267G%2FA
 
 The Apple DVI to Video Adapter was designed to allow Mac Pro (with
 ATI X1900 XT), MacBook Pro, Mac mini and Power Mac G5 users to 
connect
 the DVI port to an S-video or Composite video device such as TVs, 
VCRs
 or overhead projectors with S-Video or RCA (Composite) connectors. 
The
 Apple DVI to Video Adapter is designed to work with the DVI port on
 the Mac Pro (with ATI X1900 XT) MacBook Pro, Mac mini and Power 
Mac G5
 systems only.
 
 Use a separate DVI to VGA Adapter for VGA video out for Mac Pro,
 MacBook Pro, Mac mini or Power Mac G5 (included with all Mac Pro,
 MacBook Pro, Mac mini or Power Mac G5 systems or available for 
order
 as a standalone kit).
 
 Important:
 Requires Mac Pro (with ATI X1900 XT), MacBook Pro, Mac mini or 
Power
 Mac G5 with DVI port.
 
 --
 Bill C.
 http://ReelSolid.TV





[videoblogging] Re: Blip / Alive in Baghdad / Josh Leo in the news

2007-03-06 Thread Bill Streeter
Thats been my experience. Print media doesn't really do a whole hell 
of a lot for traffic, and what it does bring doesn't last long. It 
does bring other benefits though. 

I had one minor bit of experience with mainstream radio, and 
television both brought small spikes in traffic.

I was interviewed for local television last week, this will be a 
longer form interview (for local news-thats 3 minutes). Which is due 
to be broadcast next week. It'll be interesting to see what kind of 
traffic that generates. 

I would expect that this kind of press would be better for Blip than 
the individual vlogger, since Blip is a business and a service that 
people who read the WSJ might be more interested in.

Bill Streeter
LO-FI SAINT LOUIS
www.lofistl.com
www.billstreeter.net

--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Josh Leo [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

 I got like maybe 2 emails from people and not that big of a spike 
in hits to
 my site at all... would have been nice if he linked to the blogs 
but, oh
 well... it looks nice to say mossberg likes me.
 
 On 3/6/07, David Howell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
 
That's very cool Mike. Huge congrats to you and the Blip gang. 
You
  guys certainly deserve the acclaim for what you have created.
 
  David
  http://www.davidhowellstudios.com
 
 
  --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com videoblogging%
40yahoogroups.com,
  Mike Hudack mike@ wrote:
  
   I will tell you that the Mossberg article led to a ton of e-
mails from
   media buyers, unsolicited phone calls from recruiters and some 
of the
   biggest traffic days that blip.tv has ever seen. Our ad sales 
pipeline
   doubled.
  
   We're super proud of the article. Walt highlighted some of his 
favorite
   shows and some of ours (GNB, AIB, Josh...), validated 
videoblogging and
   called blip.tv his favorite. Wh! We spent months talking 
to Walt
   and working on this story. We couldn't be happier!
  
   By the way, if you get a chance, definitely watch Walt's video 
that
   accompanied his column. You can find it at the bottom of
   http://ptech.wsj.com/ptech.html until Thursday morning.
  
   -Original Message-
   From: videoblogging@yahoogroups.com videoblogging%
40yahoogroups.com
   [mailto:videoblogging@yahoogroups.com videoblogging%
40yahoogroups.com]
  On Behalf Of Steve Garfield
   Sent: Tuesday, March 06, 2007 9:11 AM
   To: videoblogging@yahoogroups.com videoblogging%
40yahoogroups.com
   Subject: Re: [videoblogging] Blip / Alive in Baghdad / Josh 
Leo in the
   news
  
   I'm interested, how much email did the people in the article 
actually
   get.
  
   How many web pages views compared to a normal day...?
  
   On Mar 6, 2007, at 8:40 AM, T Shey wrote:
  
Wow, had no one linked this yet?
   
It was none other than Walt Mossberg -- him writing about
videoblogging is a Big Deal. Capitalized. Congrats to 
everyone he
mentioned, whom I imagine have all gotten a bunch of email. 
Lots of
people read Mossberg.
   
Original link: http://ptech.wsj.com/archive/ptech-
20070301.html
  
   --
   Steve Garfield
   http://SteveGarfield.com
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
   Yahoo! Groups Links
  
 
   
 
 
 
 
 -- 
 Josh Leo
 
 www.JoshLeo.com
 www.WanderingWestMichigan.com
 
 
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[videoblogging] Re: SXSW Roll Call

2007-03-06 Thread Bill Streeter
I'll be there. 

Bill Streeter
LO-FI SAINT LOUIS
www.lofistl.com
www.billstreeter.net

--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, JV [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

 Who is there when? I'll start - 
 
 Jim V - 9-13th





[videoblogging] Re: blog vs youtube myspace

2007-03-06 Thread Bill Streeter
Here are the good things about YouTube; They've brought self-video 
publishing to the masses--literally, by making it dead simple to 
post video to the web. They made it easy to share (but not remix 
unfortunately) videos we love with embed codes. They've done a lot 
of this in a social way, with comments, buddy lists, playlists, 
groups and even video commenting and RSS feeds.

Sure there are some problems with YouTube, but we should really 
appreciate it for what it is. They've attained a lot of the goals 
that early vloggers set out to do in the beginning.; to get as many 
people as possible communicating with each other via video on the 
Internet. 

The early problems with their terms of service kinda sucked (which I 
still believe are due to lazy lawyering and and over reliance on 
boiler plate), and I am still not a big fan of their player. But 
ultimately they've accomplished a lot and have moved this whole 
thing forward more than a lot of us have.

I ain't no YouTube hater.


Bill Streeter
LO-FI SAINT LOUIS
www.lofistl.com
www.billstreeter.net

 
--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Eric Rice [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

 Actually, I'd admit, I raged on YouTube back in the day when it 
opened on this list, and 
 have had a change of opinion seeing how the market responded... 
Videoblogging Yahoo 
 Group, circa probably, what, early 2005? My account is from June 
and I was a bit late to 
 the YT party then, since their TOS was horrible back then.
 
 That's part of the reason I bailed from the list for a while, it 
felt so judge, jury, and 
 executioner about vlogging. Like we are the center of the universe 
or something since 
 have coherent conversations.
 
 We're not. We just suffer from the same problem that 
3248734928347298 web 2.0 
 startups in the bay area here suffer from. We think our shit don't 
stink and that unwashed 
 Walmart mass culture doesn't matter because *we* might object to 
it.
 
 The Horror!
 
 ER
 
 --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Steve Watkins steve@ 
wrote:
 
  There was some talk in this group about youtuber's that I 
thought was
  a bit snobbish a while ago, because it made me rant, but it was
  probably only mild and it can be hard to seperate criticism of 
the
  service with those using it sometimes.
  
  But on a certain level I would not be surprised if the 'brand
  repputation' of youtube can heavily influence the reputation of
  someone posting there. I could forsee plenty of exceptions, a 
show
  that gets enough attention will be talked about in terms of 
itself,
  that its on youtube is incidental. And this just re-inforces the 
fact
  that one off clips, copyrighted stuff, other popular 'viral' 
videos
  without a strong identity of their own are what will link most
  strongly to the word 'youtube'.
  
  If there is any snobbishness around, I suppose its bourn from 
some
  peoples high expectations and ideals about what videoblogging 
would be
  used for. What I could describe as the 'liberal intellectual' 
wing 
  could understandably make such noises sometimes. Reminds me of 
the old
  days of British broadcast television...
  
  First there was the BBC, which was (and remains) very 
paternalistic.
  Lots of corporate agenda's focussed on their role in society as a
  public service, and lots of intellectual thinking on how the 
medium
  could be used for the masses to better themselves. Resulting in 
lots
  of high-brow programming that could be a bit stuffy. 
  
  Then along came the first commercial channel, ITV, which didnt 
mind
  putting on lots of cheap popular entertainment, which got very 
high
  viewing figures, gave a lot of people what they wanted, but was
  regarded by the aforementioned BBC patriarch's as 'vulgar'. 
  
  I guess its not a new phenomenon, and 'class' still matters,
  unfortunately, no matter if everyone pretends it doesnt mean 
anything
  anymore. vlogtellectuals vs youtube, bbc vs itv, music hall vs 
opera
  and stuff like that.
  
  Plus humans are dead good at noticing differences. What 
seperates us,
  why are they different, they seem like a different tribe. Even
  something like using webcams as the norm rather than DV cams can
  create a funny sort of divide and noticable difference. I have 
to be
  careful here too because class may play a role in that - for 
poorer
  humans, webcams are a lot more accessible.
  
  Anyway I just cant use the word youtube as one blanket 
description for
  content type anymore. There seems to be 3 or 4 very different 
ways of
  using youtube. Much of the actual community/social aspect of it 
seemed
  extremely similar to social networking sites, with the same age 
bias
  and some underlying sense of a lot of youthful energy , directed 
at
  the sorts of things young people focus on. So I was extremely 
happy o
  see how popular that old uk bloke is on there, geriatric1927 or
  whatever his handle is. Yes there are quite a lot of people past 
their
  teens and 20's on there, but Im sure

[videoblogging] Re: Do you live in NYC?

2007-02-26 Thread Bill Streeter
This is a strange bug in the Yahoogroups that if you are reading 
this list on the Yahoogroups site as messages grouped by topic 
(threaded topics) and someone uses the same subject line as an old 
conversation Yahoogroups thinks that it's a continuation of the old 
convo and brings up all of these old messages. This particular 
subject was used once before back in 2005 and it's kinda funny to 
see these messages about Ryanne moving to NYC and to think all thats 
happened since then ... Yeah it's a bug, but kind of a fun one.

Bill Streeter
LO-FI SAINT LOUIS
www.lofistl.com
www.billstreeter.net

--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Jay dedman [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
wrote:

 We're having a casual Videoblogging meetup at the Art Bar on Sunday
 night at 7pm.
 http://www.yelp.com/biz/42eG3oJ2tv9Vv-32QP51Lg
 All are welcome!
 I know its the Oscars..and I believe they'll have it on the TV in 
the
 front room in case you cant miss the action.
 
 This is your opportunity to meet other crazy people with cameras.
 
 jay
 917 371 6790
 
 -- 
 Here I am
 http://jaydedman.com





[videoblogging] Re: which model should you buy ?

2007-02-26 Thread Bill Streeter
Get a cell phone that will do decent video and a data plan so you 
can upload directly from your phone. Seems to be the way of a lot of 
YouTubers.

Bill Streeter
LO-FI SAINT LOUIS
www.lofistl.com
www.billstreeter.net

--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, michael12happy 
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

 I just need a camcorder to record myself
 for about 10 -15  minutes, the most 30 minutes
 and then post to youtube.
 
 my budget is quite low :-)
 what model of camcorder should i buy ?






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