[videoblogging] Re:Random Rules

2009-03-27 Thread Randolfe Wicker
, you can have a lot of fun playing around with videos others have made. We all have found unique videos that, for whatever reason, have not really been discovered by the viewing audience. Randolfe Wicker Hoboken, NJ

[videoblogging] Re: blip.tv redesign!

2007-08-29 Thread Randolfe Wicker
I agree with everything Bill Cammack says about Blip being much more than just another site to drop off videos or to search for random videos. I particularly like their new learning center and have been exploring parts of it. It looks much better organized than learning options on other

[videoblogging] Re: viewer feedback

2007-02-11 Thread Randolfe Wicker
I have gotten a lot of viewer feedback when the content conveys edge content and/or espouses a clear point of view. Women's Rights: A Worldwide Horror Show, a talk by a female bioethicist about how women are used and abused from the Middle East to polygamist colonies in Utah Arizona,

Re: [videoblogging] Re: YouTube Video Thieves: How Many Are There?

2007-02-11 Thread Randolfe Wicker
I absolutely understand your point. Obviously, AskTony has behaved in a disgraceful manner. The fact that you and virtually everyone will probably feel the same way about AskTony is a very exquisite form of justice. He's been caught with his pants down and/or with his hand in the cookie

[videoblogging] Re:FinalCutPro Settings?

2007-01-21 Thread Randolfe Wicker
I tried Final Cut Express and found it was not worth the trouble. You would be better off just using iMovie and/or buying a camera that shoots in settings that don't need changing. Final Cut Pro is nice for professional movie folk. However, it is technical overkill and a pain in the

[videoblogging] Re: AVI to Quicktime

2007-01-20 Thread Randolfe Wicker
I have a new Samsung camera that shoots in AVI. I use iMovie and the compression settings from Freevlog to convert it to Quicktime and there is no problem. In fact, two videos show just that, Art Against AIDShttp://randolfe_wicker.blip.tv/file/109868/ and also Baby Monroe

[videoblogging] Re: The audience of ten

2007-01-16 Thread Randolfe Wicker
I just don't understand the average person's concern about privacy. There seems to be this idea in many of these postings that lurkers are out there just waiting to knock on your door, jump into your life, whatever. Believe me, 99.99% of people couldn't care less about your private

[videoblogging] Re: converting from mpeg4 to dv

2006-12-17 Thread Randolfe Wicker
I've just gotten a Samsung NV3 which, with a 2 GB card can shoot up to two hours of video. It has three choices insofar as resolution goes:720 X 480, 640 x480, 320x240. I've just used the camera a few times and I've shot in 640X480. This downloads onto the desktop of my Mac as an avi

[videoblogging] Re Before you start belittling me again.

2006-05-16 Thread Randolfe Wicker
I must say that all the cutting edge folks here seem to go beserk when someone really puts a little edge into one of their vlogs. Paul Knight's piece was a wee bit over the top. However, so much of it was right on target. I'd say I'd agree with 70% to 80% of the sentiments. Vlogging is

[videoblogging] Re:Downloading from YouTube

2006-05-07 Thread Randolfe Wicker
Charles Hope and Josh hit similar note in their commentary about the large number of hits one of my videos got on YouTube: " From: "Charles HOPE" [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Sat May 6, 2006 3:57pm(PDT) Subject: Re: Downloading from YouTube.Quite right. I'm sure that most of the viewers were

[videoblogging] Downloading from YouTube.

2006-05-06 Thread Randolfe Wicker
Josh mentions that there are geeky (or hacker) ways to download videos from YouTube. I use a very simple one. I set my digital video camera on a tripod in front of my LCD screen (resolution 1800 by 1200) and videotape the few rare gems I find there. I learned to do that when I tried to

[videoblogging] Low resolution Windows Media Player and fifteen minute QuickTime program?

2006-05-03 Thread Randolfe Wicker
Someone sent me the link below. I was surprised at how quickly the "low resolution" Windows Media Player file loaded and played. The quality was terrible but it was fast! The QuickTime (QT) file took between two and three minutes to load and played with a better picture but was only about

[videoblogging] Low resolution Windows file and 15 minute QuickTime WITH article!

2006-05-03 Thread Randolfe Wicker
Someone sent me the link below. I was surprised at how quickly the "low resolution" Windows Media Player file loaded and played. The quality was terrible but it was fast! The QuickTime (QT) file took between two and three minutes to load and played with a better picture but was only

[videoblogging] MySpace replacing television

2006-04-26 Thread Randolfe Wicker
This item from "Reason Express" should be of interest to those on this list: " MyWastedSpace.com A Texas college has put the squeeze on MySpace.com, but not out of content worries. It is sheer bandwidth-gobbling that has Del Mar College telling students to surf the

[videoblogging] MySpace moves into TV

2006-04-18 Thread Randolfe Wicker
There is an interesting story in Media Post Publications "MySpace Moves Into The TV Space" 4/18/2006. This is the link for the story: http://publications.mediapost.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=Articles.sans=42347Nid=19861p=316727 Randolfe (Randy) Wicker Videographer, Writer,

[videoblogging] Here's a link for creating log sheets for your video tapes

2006-04-18 Thread Randolfe Wicker
When you shoot video, it's wise to log your tape. That means putting down the time certain scenes begin and end. This makes it a lot easier to retrieve the exact footage you want when you decide to do your vlog. I read a great little book called "The Little Digital Video Book" by

[videoblogging] Difference between c and cc ?

2006-04-08 Thread Randolfe Wicker
Enric said you should consider a "cc" instead of just a single copyright c.  Is there a legal difference?I couldn't figure out how to create a copyright symbol.  There isn't a key or anything on the keyboard.  I copied it out of the earlier posting and added text.  Isn't this the way it is

[videoblogging] Re:Re: Veoh transcoding feeds

2006-04-08 Thread Randolfe Wicker
Andreas Haugstrup write:"This hit independent artists way too hard, and vloggers even harder.If you don't register (and who's going to pay $20 to register each vlogentry?) then you can only sue for actual damages (*you* have to prove thatyou had an actual loss instead of the court setting an

[videoblogging] videobloggingweek2006

2006-03-31 Thread Randolfe Wicker
Count me in. Randolfe (Randy) Wicker Videographer, Writer, ActivistAdvisor: The Immortality Institutehttp://www.blip.tv/posts/?user=Randolfe%20WickerHoboken, NJhttp://www.randywickerreporting.blogspot.com/201-656-3280 SPONSORED LINKS

[videoblogging] Anthology Film Archives, Vlog program, 2 22 06

2006-02-23 Thread Randolfe Wicker
FILM ARCHIVES, FEBRUARY 22,2006, PROGRAM SELECTIONSCurator: Randolfe (Randy) Wickerwww.randywickerreporting.blogspot.com(1) "It's a Beautiful World" by Random Films.http://randomshow.com/media/video/20050804a.movA musical tour of the globe which drops in on different vloggers around the

[videoblogging] Networks afraid of vlogging?

2006-02-20 Thread Randolfe Wicker
I read an interesting article today about how NBC made You Tube stop carrying a downloadable segment of a show that NBC also had as a free download on it's own site. I can imagine what fun "remixing" some of this commercial stuff might be. Here is just the beginning of the article:

[videoblogging] We need more vlogs about vlogging!

2006-02-09 Thread Randolfe Wicker
I'm surprised at how few videos are produced about the techniques and technical hurdles encountered in vlogging. I've seen some that give lighting hints, etc. I've seen one or two telling how to use certain systems. I did one which is the first part of a short series about how to

[videoblogging] Media research shows who shares what.

2006-02-09 Thread Randolfe Wicker
There is a fascinating article from the Center for Media Research which shows patterns of file sharing on the Internet. Thought some of you would be interested. I'm sure a lot of us get views of our vlogs from others passing along the links.

[videoblogging] Watch a Human Beheading now available

2006-02-08 Thread Randolfe Wicker
Those who might be interested in seeing the video I created to protest  the widespread censorship in Western media of cartoons depicting Mohammed , the one which was censored by Blip TV, can now see it at:http://ia300214.us.archive.org/2/items/WatchaHumanBeheading/WATCHAREALBEHEADING.mov  I've

[videoblogging] Emotional over-attachment to vlogs and vlogging

2006-02-08 Thread Randolfe Wicker
One of the most interesting things about vlogging is the passion people have for it. Some vloggers have told me that "vlogging is like a second unpaid job". I remember Ryanne Hodson stating a few days ago "My life is nothing without my blog." (In reaction to blogger being down.) I

[videoblogging] An apology and replies to Islamic Censorship comments.

2006-02-05 Thread Randolfe Wicker
When I get angry, I usually try to control myself. I succeeded in doing so for twelve hours after my vlog against Islamic justice was censored at both Blip and YouTube. I finally vented my fury in a post here. I obviously overdid it a bit. I want to apologize for that and to thank all

[videoblogging] Is there someone willing to host my anti-Islamic Law vlog???

2006-02-04 Thread Randolfe Wicker
I've just discovered that You Tube also is spineless about hosting my vlog against Islamic Law. They, too, have deleted my vlog. I offer this vlog to anyone willing to host it! Randolfe (Randy) Wicker Videographer, Writer, ActivistAdvisor: The Immortality

[videoblogging] Where can you publish anti-Islamic-terrrorist vlogs??

2006-02-04 Thread Randolfe Wicker
I'm beginning to think there is nowhere that you can make a statement against these mad men who would kill all of us for being heretics. The Internet is still "free" (hopefully). Will someone please tell me where to go??? Randolfe (Randy) Wicker Videographer, Writer, ActivistAdvisor: The

[videoblogging] Ten articles to get you started in video blogging.

2006-02-02 Thread Randolfe Wicker
The current issue of "About.com Computers" has a series or articles on how to get started with video blogging. I haven't had the time to explore them but thought others on the list would find them interesting: http://desktopvideo.about.com/od/editing/tp/getgoing_RO.htm Randolfe (Randy)

[videoblogging] Employment opportunity

2006-01-15 Thread Randolfe Wicker
I thought the following advertisement might be of interest for some of those reading this list: Looking for cameraman who have never been to JapanReply to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Date: 2006-01-12, 3:38PM We are a Japanese TV production coordination company in San Francisco, CA. We currently

[videoblogging] Sudden disappearances during video conferences.

2005-12-22 Thread Randolfe Wicker
I missed the last flash video conference. However, I have had technicalproblems with both of the last two I participated in. When someone throws a pop-up link in the window, I usually know how to skirt around it. However, if something in the link interests me, or as happened last time, I

Re: [videoblogging] block by block video

2005-12-17 Thread Randolfe Wicker
Joshua, it is so rare to have someone else take your idea and turn it into reality. I've always been one with many ideas and not enough time or energy or money for follow-through. This is a great idea! In fact, I've always toyed with the idea of having a "travel" TV show in which people

Re: [videoblogging] just wanted to share this / found it in my lifehackers feed.

2005-12-17 Thread Randolfe Wicker
Thanks for this lead to a free program for converting MPEG AVI files. I've never understood what/why the reasons are for people putting "free programs" on the Internet. I understand some Linux users who passionately like the idea of open-source sharing. However, what is the reason for

Re: [videoblogging] Define Videoblogging

2005-12-17 Thread Randolfe Wicker
I don't understand the need to "strictly define" videoblogging except to separate individually (or collectively) produced "independent"video from advertising trailers promoting a commercial product (movie trailers, etc.) The independence of unfettered personal _expression_ is key to

Re: [videoblogging] Re: Wall Street Journal: Videoblogging

2005-12-17 Thread Randolfe Wicker
I want to second all that Jan has said. When I first stumbled onto the world of vlogging, she was one of the first people to take the trouble to respond to my questions about cameras, computers, etc. She is someone who has slaved selfishly to help build this community. And she, so far as

Re: [videoblogging] block by block video

2005-12-17 Thread Randolfe Wicker
, December 17, 2005 12:30 PM Subject: Re: [videoblogging] block by block video On 12/17/05, Randolfe Wicker [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'll certainly set out and do a short piece on Hoboken, NJ--which is a bedroom community for Manhattan and has become the Ft. Lauderdale

Re: [videoblogging] Vlogging Howard Stern?

2005-12-16 Thread Randolfe Wicker
Great suggestion, Susan! It would have been interesting to capture some of his frenzied fans, etc. Just read your post. I'd already seen the coverage on TV so this one was too late. Randolfe (Randy) Wickerhttp://www.randywickerreporting.blogspot.com/ - Original Message -

Re: [videoblogging] Re: Wall Street Journal: Videoblogging

2005-12-16 Thread Randolfe Wicker
In an interview (podcast) with Michael Verdi, they talked about six different books on vlogging being in the works. Randolfe (Randy) Wicker http://www.randywickerreporting.blogspot.com/ - Original Message - From: Andreas Haugstrup Pedersen [EMAIL PROTECTED] To:

Re: [videoblogging] Re: For next year: promote unknown vloggers

2005-12-16 Thread Randolfe Wicker
I've had a lot of interaction with the press in my day. You have to package yourself in a certain way. Any writer could use Susan as a soccer mom who vlogs when writing an article with that sort of slant. Right now, the focus is on the impact of this new media on old media. Susan, you

Re: [videoblogging] Re: For next year: promote unknown vloggers

2005-12-16 Thread Randolfe Wicker
To try to demand mention from the press would be utter suicide. You would be better advised to lodge a more indirect personal complaint along the lines of: "You know I've talked to six reporters and none of them thought anything I said was worth quoting." That would be a guilt-throwing

Re: [videoblogging] Re: Wall Street Journal: Videoblogging

2005-12-16 Thread Randolfe Wicker
Beautifully stated, Jonny. I'd put (b) in front of (a). I think those involved in teaching, linking, commenting, public speaking, writing books, creating aggregators,etc. deserve to get the most attention. I've noticed that Michael Verdi seems to be getting lost in the publicity rush. He

Re: [videoblogging] Re: For next year: promote unknown vloggers

2005-12-16 Thread Randolfe Wicker
Now, they're going to say vloggers like KityKity do nothing but copy other vloggers like 'Drinking With Bob". I think everyone should do a "Drinking with" vlog. We'll have a contest to see if anyone can out-bob Bob. For sure, we'll all have a good time and a few hangovers to spare. I'll

Re: [videoblogging] Anthology Film Archives Show: December 14th, 2005

2005-12-16 Thread Randolfe Wicker
I was at the screening and enjoyed it also. We should all adjourn to a nearby coffee shop or bar afterwards to socialize and talk after the screenings. They end early. Randolfe (Randy) Wicker Videographer, Writer, ActivistAdvisor: The Immortality InstituteHoboken,

Re: [videoblogging] TROLL ALERT (was Re: Wall Street Journal: Videoblogging)

2005-12-16 Thread Randolfe Wicker
Steve, I wouldn't change that signature. You are a promoter, someone who helps announce the existence of this new thing called vlogging. At a vlogging event, maybe you could dress up in costume and ride a horse toward the TV execs warning them:"The Vloggers are coming! The Vloggers are

[videoblogging] What happens on the road stays in the blog.

2005-12-15 Thread Randolfe Wicker
There is a fascinating article by a blogger about how conversations at a table can be reported by several different people from different perspectives in blogs, how none of us live in a truly private world any longer. Much of it is relevant to vlogging as well:

Re: [videoblogging] Help me out with my project - It'll only take you two minutes

2005-12-15 Thread Randolfe Wicker
I tried to respond but the email address you spelled out did not work. Type out your email address so one can simply click on it to send you a reply. Randolfe (Randy) Wicker Videographer, Writer, Activist Advisor: The Immortality Institute Hoboken, NJ

Re: [videoblogging] Re: Help me out with my project - It'll only take you two minutes

2005-12-15 Thread Randolfe Wicker
and I can sypathize, I avoid publishing my email address as much as posible. Bill StreeterLO-FI SAINT LOUISwww.lofistl.com--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Randolfe Wicker [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I tried to respond but the email address you spelled out did not work. Type out your email

Re: [videoblogging] Re: Offensive Police Video

2005-12-11 Thread Randolfe Wicker
I really had trouble deciding how to vote on the police video. I would have probably voted "amusing" or "harmless" or even "mildly offensive" except I was really troubled by the piece where the cop talked about being born mean. I actually voted "shocking" (a minority) for that reason. I

Re: [videoblogging] External camcorder mic suggestions?

2005-12-08 Thread Randolfe Wicker
ntures.com - soundhttp://vlogpresskit.blogspot.com - mediahttp://the-hold.blogspot.com - literature.On Dec 5, 2005, at 4:57 PM, Randolfe Wicker wrote: Thanks teaspace, I bought this mike. It really isn't very good. Actually, I paid $69 for it at BH a few months ago. On zoom, it helps

Re: [videoblogging] In NY next weekend?

2005-12-08 Thread Randolfe Wicker
I thought the Art Bar had been replaced by Node 101 where we all brought our own refreshments, food, etc. Is there supposed to be a meeting this Sunday? Randolfe (Randy) Wicker Videographer, Writer, ActivistAdvisor: The Immortality InstituteHoboken,

Re: [videoblogging] video release for kids

2005-12-07 Thread Randolfe Wicker
Current TV has all sorts of paperwork related to vlogging. I'm sure they have a model form written by the best lawyers. Randolfe (Randy) Wicker Videographer, Writer, ActivistAdvisor: The Immortality InstituteHoboken, NJhttp://www.randywickerreporting.blogspot.com/201-656-3280 -

[videoblogging] AVID parties

2005-12-07 Thread Randolfe Wicker
When I first started videotaping in earnest last summer, I met a professional filmmaker who gave me the lead to sign up to be invited to an AVID party. The party was at a very nice Club called La Strada in Chelsea. They had stations around the room where AVID technicians demonstrated

Re: [videoblogging] Re: That perfect moment...

2005-12-07 Thread Randolfe Wicker
searching the group archives once in a while.In this case, search for "Freeplay Music".Randolfe Wicker wrote: Joan, did you get threatened or contacted by the owners of the copyrighted music? So many vlogs use copyrighted music and I haven't heard anyone ever

Re: [videoblogging] hi guys, how about this meet the vloggers in NY, then?

2005-12-07 Thread Randolfe Wicker
At the rate new vloggers are coming online, you might have many more than 200. I'd look for facilities that could easily hold 300 or more. Randolfe (Randy) Wicker Videographer, Writer, ActivistAdvisor: The Immortality InstituteHoboken,

Re: [videoblogging] Re: hi guys, how about this meet the vloggers in NY, then?

2005-12-07 Thread Randolfe Wicker
The Chelsea is where Sid killed Nancy. (Maybe, you can stay in the very room where it happened and vlog any ghosts you encounter.) The Chelsea is an old hotel so if you like a somewhat "antique" environment, stay there. Actually, compared to other NYC Hotels, it is rather reasonably

Re: [videoblogging] Jakob Nielson On Talking-Head Videos

2005-12-07 Thread Randolfe Wicker
If I recall correctly, a large area of eye focusing was along the lower part of the screen where the crawling bar tells you where you are in watching the video. Talking heads are less visually interesting so I suspect people would just watch the bar crawl while listening to what was being

Re: [videoblogging] Re: That perfect moment...

2005-12-06 Thread Randolfe Wicker
don't feel that what we wanted to communicate really cameacross, or the angles and the images just seem flat, those really resonate with people.You just never know.jadelrhttp://chasingmills.blogspot.com--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Randolfe Wicker [EMAIL PROTECTED]wrote: Y

Re: [videoblogging] Re: 'Podcast' named word of the year

2005-12-06 Thread Randolfe Wicker
Actually, if you consider the few vlogs that would be considered to be "shows", you have a group of vlogs that have content that is generally far above average. Randolfe (Randy) Wicker Videographer, Writer, ActivistAdvisor: The Immortality InstituteHoboken,

Re: [videoblogging] External camcorder mic suggestions?

2005-12-05 Thread Randolfe Wicker
I have a problem insofar as my Sony HC42 mini-dv camera only has a shoe on top and two clip on microphones available. I really need to have some way to get direct mick plug in. Is there some sort of wireless of plug in microphone that can be connected via the shoe on top of the camera?

Re: [videoblogging] Re: making directories

2005-12-05 Thread Randolfe Wicker
Josh is right about categories not really being good arbitrators of how good content might be. He uses "art" as an example. That is a very good choice. I find that nine out of ten "art" vlogs I watch to be very boring. Then I see one which simply blows me away. Taste is a very subjective

Re: [videoblogging] IPod Video Dating

2005-12-05 Thread Randolfe Wicker
I checked this link out. What was interesting is that I clicked twenty pictures before finding the first one that had video on it. It just shows how few people know about posting video onto the Internet. Randolfe (Randy) Wicker Videographer, Writer, ActivistAdvisor: The Immortality

Re: [videoblogging] Re: making directories

2005-12-05 Thread Randolfe Wicker
Petertheman says: "Second: we as vloggers, for some reason, aren't really linking a lotto each other's videos. I'm not sure why that is." I think linking is frequently done on the basis that the more links you put on your site, the more hits you get. For that reason, at least with

Re: [videoblogging] interesting use of a video podcast

2005-12-05 Thread Randolfe Wicker
What is the purpose for podcast installments like this? Is it to develop a "following" that will ultimately turn into box office sales? Or is this just an extended pitch to interest backers in financing or purchasing the movie? Randolfe (Randy) Wicker Videographer, Writer,

Re: [videoblogging] External camcorder mic suggestions?

2005-12-05 Thread Randolfe Wicker
Thanks teaspace, I bought this mike. It really isn't very good. Actually, I paid $69 for it at BH a few months ago. On zoom, it helps a wee bit but "shotgun" makes the sound terrible. You are better off not using it at all. There is another mike that sells (lists) for about $150 and I'm

Re: [videoblogging] Re: Portable Video. I'm not sure I give a crap. I want to, but I don't get it.

2005-12-05 Thread Randolfe Wicker
ManCheeseMo says: "For example, you could get info on places toeat/shop/drink in NYC from a local vlogger.Personally, I do not have much of a need either, but I recognize thisas having huge potential. I'm a big fan of themed content and don'treally care for personal-diary style stuff."

Re: [videoblogging] Re: making directories

2005-12-05 Thread Randolfe Wicker
model is for news and if it would work for other types of content. I would like to see a Digg for other types of news too, like politics or medicine.I dunno, I'm just thinking out loud.Bill StreeterLO-FI SAINT LOUISwww.lofistl.com--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Randolfe Wic

Re: [videoblogging] making directories

2005-12-05 Thread Randolfe Wicker
Jan's observation: "I use the idea of capturing the "reality" of life as an impetus to make efforts toward crafting life as a more interesting "show"." This sounds a bit like the idea that people "act up" to make themselves more interesting while being filmed. I see a whole new school of

Re: [videoblogging] Re: Making directories

2005-12-05 Thread Randolfe Wicker
@yahoogroups.com, Randolfe Wicker [EMAIL PROTECTED]... wrote: Someone should develop "explained" linking. In other words, if I link to jonny goldstein (which I have) I say (great humor). That would help people decide if they were interested. If this can be done and I just don'

Re: [videoblogging] Re: Making directories

2005-12-05 Thread Randolfe Wicker
O-FI SAINT LOUISwww.lofistl.com--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Philip Clark [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Randolfe Wicker [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Someone should develop "explained" linking. In other words, if I link to jonny goldstein

Re: [videoblogging] Re: interesting use of a video podcast

2005-12-05 Thread Randolfe Wicker
distributors... At this stage it is just a way for you to look at their movie. They just shot and edited a blog intro and then cut in scenes from their movie. Clever! Bill--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Randolfe Wicker [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What is the purpose for podcast

Re: [videoblogging] Portable Video. I'm not sure I give a crap. I want to, but I don't get it.

2005-12-05 Thread Randolfe Wicker
You're making me consider buying an iPod for the first time. You should become a salesman for Apple! :-) Randolfe (Randy) Wicker Videographer, Writer, ActivistAdvisor: The Immortality InstituteHoboken, NJhttp://www.randywickerreporting.blogspot.com/201-656-3280 - Original Message

Re: [videoblogging] Re: Portable Video. I'm not sure I give a crap. I want to, but I don't get it.

2005-12-05 Thread Randolfe Wicker
ouble driving in big cities, so cabs and or buses or trains has got to be the only option, due to me only being able to drive on the left hand side of the road. So any ideas. Paul knight (pjkproductions) On 5 Dec 2005, at 22:05, Randolfe Wicker wrote: ManCheeseMo says:

Re: [videoblogging] Re: Making directories

2005-12-05 Thread Randolfe Wicker
I love Steve Garfield's stuff in general and "Vlog Soup" in particular. Indeed, Steve's soups are super but that is because he knows how to take a lot of mediocre stuff (the best of each) and whip it into a super mix. I checked out some of his links and saw that he had a great eye for

[videoblogging] Rich Media Insider

2005-12-05 Thread Randolfe Wicker
I subscribe to a number of free media publications. They come up with stories now and then like this one about how video is being used by business on the Internet. http://publications.mediapost.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=Articles.showArticleart_send_date=2005-12-5art_type=33 Randolfe

Re: [videoblogging] Rec. Host Provider??

2005-12-05 Thread Randolfe Wicker
DreamHost is favored by many. You can sometimes get "discount coupons" on the Internet. Beware of "referrals" because if you list someone as a referrer, you can't use the discount coupon and the person referring you gets something like 25% of all your future purchases on DreamHost. I

Re: [videoblogging] Rich Media Insider

2005-12-05 Thread Randolfe Wicker
he Immortality InstituteHoboken, NJhttp://www.randywickerreporting.blogspot.com/201-656-3280 - Original Message - From: Randolfe Wicker To: videoblogging@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, December 05, 2005 7:07 PM Subject: [videoblogging] Rich Media Insider I subscribe to a number of

Re: [videoblogging] Rich Media Insider

2005-12-05 Thread Randolfe Wicker
Randolfe (Randy) Wicker Videographer, Writer, ActivistAdvisor: The Immortality InstituteHoboken, NJhttp://www.randywickerreporting.blogspot.com/201-656-3280 - Original Message - From: Randolfe Wicker To: videoblogging@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, December 05, 2005 7:

Re: [videoblogging] Rich Media Insider

2005-12-05 Thread Randolfe Wicker
1-656-3280 - Original Message - From: Randolfe Wicker To: videoblogging@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, December 05, 2005 7:18 PM Subject: Re: [videoblogging] Rich Media Insider The link in the first post just takes you to the sign in page. I'll try posting jus

Re: [videoblogging] Re: vodcasts in cellphones

2005-12-05 Thread Randolfe Wicker
Doesn't watching videos in your phone count as cell phone minutes? Randolfe (Randy) Wicker Videographer, Writer, ActivistAdvisor: The Immortality InstituteHoboken, NJhttp://www.randywickerreporting.blogspot.com/201-656-3280 - Original Message - From: Adam Quirk

Re: [videoblogging] First Video Post

2005-12-05 Thread Randolfe Wicker
Gosh, that's the smallest video I've ever seen on the Internet. If you ever become "big" in vlogging, you can always claim that you started out as "the smallest of all"! Randolfe (Randy) Wicker Videographer, Writer, ActivistAdvisor: The Immortality InstituteHoboken,

Re: [videoblogging] I think Blogger is down part 2

2005-12-05 Thread Randolfe Wicker
You are right. I can't get into my own blogger account. The world, as we know it, might be ending :-) ! Randolfe (Randy) Wicker Videographer, Writer, ActivistAdvisor: The Immortality InstituteHoboken, NJhttp://www.randywickerreporting.blogspot.com/201-656-3280 - Original

Re: [videoblogging] Publicity and Spreading the Word

2005-12-05 Thread Randolfe Wicker
can add vlogs to your blogs like I did: http://www.randywickerreporting.blogspot.com/ Randolfe Wicker [EMAIL PROTECTED] I guess in a few weeks, this is a dated "promotional" item since we now number 1,600 going toward 2,000! Randolfe (Ran

Re: [videoblogging] That perfect moment...

2005-12-05 Thread Randolfe Wicker
Yes, I have had that experience. I had it twice, two times in a row. The amazing thing was one of those vlogs got 11 views while the other racked up 200 views in a couple days. Now, that means that two "magical" vlogs got wildly different receptions. That is really somewhat of a bummer.

Re: [videoblogging] I'm teaching at the Apple store!

2005-12-05 Thread Randolfe Wicker
 Yeah, I haven't even mastered my new Mac yet but I'm very happy to have made the jump from the "old technology" to the new. In fact, the negative reviews of the X Box have made me consider selling my shares of Microsoft and buying into Apple. Obviously, Microsoft is "the past" and Apple

Re: [videoblogging] Re: What are vlog shows like Rock n Roll TV?

2005-12-03 Thread Randolfe Wicker
jobtoday. Cheers and vlog on...Share Rosswww.rocknrolltv.netmy band, Bubble: www.planetbubble.com--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Randolfe Wicker [EMAIL PROTECTED]wrote: I just watched "Episode #8 - Windows Version" on my Mac (bymistake). These shows

[videoblogging] Surreal possibilities of vlogging

2005-12-03 Thread Randolfe Wicker
There are times you feel you'resurrounded bymediocre flotsam in the Sea of Vlog. Then, you find something like this which many might miss because of its bland title: http://blip.tv/file/5831 This isn't an "important" vlog, just a very extraordinary one! Randolfe (Randy) Wicker

Re: [videoblogging] Re: Prangstgrup

2005-12-03 Thread Randolfe Wicker
Great tip! It really was well done. Randolfe (Randy) Wicker Videographer, Writer, ActivistAdvisor: The Immortality InstituteHoboken, NJhttp://www.randywickerreporting.blogspot.com/201-656-3280 - Original Message - From: Enric To: videoblogging@yahoogroups.com

Re: [videoblogging] Re: NPPF

2005-12-03 Thread Randolfe Wicker
Josh Leo writes: "Maybe I just want to be part of something "official" maybe it is my own selfish desire for elitism. Maybe it is a stupid idea that is useless to who and what we are as a group of people" I'll venture that this is the reaction of a "big fish in a little pond" realizing

[videoblogging] What are vlog shows like Rock n Roll TV?

2005-12-02 Thread Randolfe Wicker
I just watched "Episode #8 - Windows Version" on my Mac (by mistake). These shows have both windows and iPod versions. They have professional looking graphics. They seem to have access to some of the rock stars. Are these productions of entertainment want-to-be's ? Or are they slick

Re: [videoblogging] Re: Porn on mefeedia??

2005-12-02 Thread Randolfe Wicker
" On 12/2/05, Frank Carver [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I don't think it would work leaving the categorizing to the submitter. I can imagine plenty of reasons why someone might (deliberately or accidentally) mis-categorize something." I suspect we are going to soon have questions of

Re: [videoblogging] amazing multilingual overlays on the soundtracks!!

2005-12-02 Thread Randolfe Wicker
It is interesting. I guess our ears listen to the language we understand while buffering out the language we don't. Actually, this is better than not being to understand what someone is saying. Nevertheless, the other language bouncing around in the background is somewhat annoying. What

Re: [videoblogging] Re: my video got taken off archive

2005-12-02 Thread Randolfe Wicker
StreeterLO-FI SAINT LOUISwww.lofistl.com--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Randolfe Wicker [EMAIL PROTECTED]wrote: I concede the point. I didn't know that infringement of Barbie'scopyright would be the real issue. But, even on that level, I wonderif an argument couldn't be made for

Re: [videoblogging] chinese ourmedia?

2005-12-02 Thread Randolfe Wicker
Gosh, Jay, can't you read!! :) Randolfe (Randy) Wicker Videographer, Writer, ActivistAdvisor: The Immortality InstituteHoboken, NJhttp://www.randywickerreporting.blogspot.com/201-656-3280 - Original Message - From: Jay dedman To: Videobloggers Sent: Friday,

Re: [videoblogging] Re: Porn on mefeedia??

2005-12-02 Thread Randolfe Wicker
This discussion about labeling reminds me of C-Span's coverage of a report on video games. They have a system with terms to describe games not for those under eighteen, excessive violence, etc. But, they find that most retailers (Best Buy being the lone exception) sell these games rated

Re: [videoblogging] Porn Shmorn. Grow up! There's real life going on.

2005-12-02 Thread Randolfe Wicker
Jay says and Andreas responded: anyone with a brian knows that insanefilms.com is not a porn vloghe just happened to film a gang bang audition once for a school project. (look in the archive. its pretty amazing) They have... auditions...? This is an interesting point. Say what you want

Re: [videoblogging] What are vlog shows like Rock n Roll TV?

2005-12-02 Thread Randolfe Wicker
nt: Friday, December 02, 2005 11:05 AM Subject: Re: [videoblogging] What are vlog shows like "Rock n Roll TV"? Share is a member of this group. Why don't you ask her directly?Randolfe Wicker wrote: I just watched "Episode #8 - Windows Version" on my

Re: [videoblogging] Porn Shmorn. Grow up! There's real life going on.

2005-12-02 Thread Randolfe Wicker
All commercial blogs/vlogs are not evil. What amuses me is when a viewer watches a commercial vlog and doesn't even realize it. There was a "Wild Girls of Thailand" vlog a few days ago with some topless nudity, etc. and which ended with a still that said: "Get the DVD @ ". Actually,

Re: [videoblogging] Yahoo! Video Search for vlog

2005-12-02 Thread Randolfe Wicker
I scrolled through the Yahoo Vlog search results. How do they find that content? A lot of well known vloggers weren't represented at all. There was a vlogger named "dooser" who seemed to have one to three vlogs on nearly every page. I noticed a lot of the files were very small. I

Re: [videoblogging] Re: Porn Shmorn. Grow up! There's real life going on.

2005-12-02 Thread Randolfe Wicker
Something that is never mentioned in all this talk about "kids and adult content" is that if they are "too young", they won't find it interesting. If they find it interesting, they are probably old enough to be viewing it. That was what was really wacky about that JPEG with two kids

Re: [videoblogging] German Mobuzz Ripoff - Ehrensenf

2005-12-02 Thread Randolfe Wicker
Good for you, Richard, for standing up to the ageist, sexist, totalitarian, youth-worshipping femi-fascists around here! :) It was terrible taste for Josh to pick you out as the generally-agreed-upon-standard of unattractiveness. I would have been offended as well. Then again, better you

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