[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 "pri

[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 AIDS"http://randolfe_wicker.blip.tv/file/109868/ and also "Baby Monroe" http://

[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 ne

[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 cook

[videoblogging] What makes vlogs load more quickly?

2005-08-12 Thread Randolfe Wicker
I just joined.  I'm getting a new Mac to edit and begin a vlog.  I notice some vlogs load very quickly while others take forever.  What makes a vlog load quickly?   [EMAIL PROTECTED] SPONSORED LINKS Individual

Re: [videoblogging] Seattle: Meet The Vloggers Videos Now On Google

2005-08-13 Thread Randolfe Wicker
I have the same problem.  However, yesterday I managed to see the first clip but couldn't open any after that.  I downloaded the free Quicktime7.  Does it matter if you are using Internet Explorer or Mozilla as your browser? - Original Message - From: Markus Sandy To: vi

Re: [videoblogging] Seattle: Meet The Vloggers Videos Now On Google

2005-08-13 Thread Randolfe Wicker
After many fruitless efforts on other posted links, this one in Jay's email worked and enabled me to play the second segment. However, when I went back and tried to get it to work for the third and final segment, it didn't work.  Does Google make it so that you can only use a link for one

Re: [videoblogging] Re: Seattle: Meet The Vloggers Videos Now On Google

2005-08-13 Thread Randolfe Wicker
Jack, Your link just took me to Yahoo to sign in.  However, the directions: "You can also access the video by going to:video.google.comsearch -> meet the vloggersclick on an image to watch clipNOTE: Google requires that you download a "player" inorder to watch videos on their servers. The

Re: [videoblogging] Questions Regarding Sponsorships, Underwriting, Ads, and Rates, etc.

2005-08-13 Thread Randolfe Wicker
Michael Verdi's critique about "making a buck" podcasting or vlogging is understandably paranoid.  In most media, the bland and the bad crowd out the unique and the good.   I heard my first critique about using vlogging to make money last night at a "special event" at the Apple Store in SoH

Re: [videoblogging] Trying to get back in the saddle

2005-08-13 Thread Randolfe Wicker
Brett, I was blown away with the films on the "ether" link.  "EndUser" was an absolute masterpiece.  However, you might not like my critique of it.   I can see why you don't produce films on a regular basis.  Obviously, your creations involve a lot of time, work and expense.  I think you s

Re: [videoblogging] I Vlog. ~Cause I feel like I finally found the INTENET. I love you INTERNET.

2005-08-13 Thread Randolfe Wicker
Juan, You just caused me to create a new folder in my vlog master-folder entitled "Inspirational Vlogs". - Original Message - From: juan gonzalez To: videoblogging@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, August 13, 2005 6:41 PM Subject: [videoblogging] I Vlog. ~Cause

Re: [videoblogging] Questions Regarding Sponsorships, Underwriting, Ads, and Rates, etc.

2005-08-14 Thread Randolfe Wicker
I agree with Jan.  There seems to be a very special quality of openness and cooperation and excitement among vloggers.   Making money out of what passionately involves you far too frequently involves what I call "prostitution of the soul".  I was a professional writer for several years.  I

Re: [videoblogging] Questions Regarding Sponsorships, Underwriting, Ads, and Rates, etc.

2005-08-14 Thread Randolfe Wicker
Andrew, before I found this group I spent about a week exploring vlogs on the Internet.  Rocketboom was one of vlogs which stood out as being sophisticated and professional.   I'm sure you will have a rapidly growing audience as you continue.  In fact, I suspect you might find yourself "tem

[videoblogging] Politics calling??

2005-08-15 Thread Randolfe Wicker
There is going to hundreds of demonstrations this Wednesday in support of Cindy Sheehan's mother who has been camping outside President Bush's ranch asking to talk with him about her child's death in the Iraq war.   Any vloggers interested in this might consider covering the local event ne

Re: [videoblogging] stats

2005-08-15 Thread Randolfe Wicker
I can't give you the source but somewhere I saw a figure that said there were 1100 vloggers worldwide.  However, Steven says last January only 38% of Internet users even knew what a blog was. The fact that today there are 14.2 million bloggers (40,000 new ones daily) shows how much growth

Re: [videoblogging] Re: Politics calling??

2005-08-15 Thread Randolfe Wicker
Jack, I tried the link off Outlook Express, in Internet Explorer and Mozilla (copy and paste) and couldn't make it work.  Is there something I am doing wrong?  I think your first posting about this event tonight also failed to work for me. - Original Message - From: Jack

[videoblogging] Getting Camp Casey to load.

2005-08-15 Thread Randolfe Wicker
Anyone who had trouble reaching Jack Olmstead's link, "A video walk through Camp Casey" has to copy both the underscored blue line and then paste it along with the second line which says "casey512K.mov" attached for the movie to load.  It's a pretty long video.  Most interesting segment is

Re: [videoblogging] Re: Politics calling??

2005-08-15 Thread Randolfe Wicker
Thank you, Andreas.  I find I'm virtually "living" here today but it is like being in school.  Because people like yourself are willing to share, those of us who need to learn can manage to do so.  You and a few others contribute very valuable help here.  Thank you again. - Original

Re: [videoblogging] Re: Politics calling??

2005-08-15 Thread Randolfe Wicker
calling, naw this is straight up history,social action and one woman standing up to her government and askinga president of the U.S. "Why did my son die?"Yes, yes good god yes. Count me in!Genahttp://outonethestoop.blogspot.com**--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.c

Re: [videoblogging] Questions Regarding Sponsorships, Underwriting, Ads, and Rates, etc.

2005-08-16 Thread Randolfe Wicker
 At age sixty-seven, I have already made some choices.  I gave up working in the arts about thirty years ago because I was so tired of being poor.  I went into retailing and at least was my own boss and captain of my own ship.   I didn't make nearly as much money as I hoped.  However, I ha

Re: [videoblogging] Promoting you Vlog?

2005-08-17 Thread Randolfe Wicker
Good question Darren.  Obviously, we not only have to link up with other vloggers, we have to promote vlogs in a way that takes the typical Internet user and shows them how to download and watch them. - Original Message - From: Darren Winkler Darren Scott To: videobloggi

Re: [videoblogging] video from a webcam

2005-08-17 Thread Randolfe Wicker
Will filters take out noises caused by wind?  I have some great tape & didn't realize the zoom mike was so sensitive to the wind when it was held at a certain angle. - Original Message - From: Jan To: videoblogging@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, August 16, 2005 1:1

[videoblogging] Advice needed on computer and camera purchase

2005-08-18 Thread Randolfe Wicker
I am having great difficulty deciding what level of computer I should buy.  My current Gateway computer is seven years old and doesn’t have the capacity to either process film or burn a DVD.   I know I have to get a new computer.  I’ve spend several weeks on filmmaker sights like http://w

Re: [videoblogging] Re: video from a webcam

2005-08-18 Thread Randolfe Wicker
Does anyone know the "reaction" a microphone flag creates?  I can think of everything from "looking and being treated as important" because you have a flag that might seem impressive "Vlog News International"--or one that might make you seem innocuous and harmless "Hoboken Local News", etc

Re: [videoblogging] Re: Advice needed on computer and camera purchase

2005-08-18 Thread Randolfe Wicker
Re: Advice needed on computer and camera purchase --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Randolfe Wicker <[EMAIL PROTECTED]...>wrote:> I am having great difficulty deciding what level of computer Ishould buy.  My current Gateway computer is seven years old anddoesn't have the capac

Re: [videoblogging] Re: Advice needed on computer and camera purchase

2005-08-18 Thread Randolfe Wicker
mes. But the PC is morenoisy so its annoying to even have it switched on.I cant really give any camera advice.Anyway this is just my opinion, hope its of some use, if I were you Idspend a while hanging round an Apple sotre and seeing if you like whatyou see.CheersSteve of Elbows---

Re: [videoblogging] New High Definition Vlog.

2005-08-18 Thread Randolfe Wicker
I only saw one or two images and heard the music and soundtrack.  The file was large so maybe my computer didn't download things properly. - Original Message - From: kylefasanella To: videoblogging@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, August 18, 2005 4:40 PM Subject

Re: [videoblogging] Advice needed on computer and camera purchase

2005-08-18 Thread Randolfe Wicker
Jen, thank you for the advice.  I just got back from the "Genius Bar" at the Apple Store in SoHo.  I went over what I wanted to do.  The "genius" made a pretty good case along the lines you outlined.   First, he said the dual 2.3 (2.4?) dual drives were much better than the 2.0 ones and th

Re: [videoblogging] Re: Advice needed on computer and camera purchase

2005-08-18 Thread Randolfe Wicker
Thanks for the input.  I am going to start with iMovie like you suggest, crawl before you walk.  I described my experience of going to the Apple store in a lengthy reply to Jen just a minute ago.   I had to laugh at your comments regarding Microsoft.  My computer crashed two times in seven

Re: [videoblogging] FireAnt

2005-08-18 Thread Randolfe Wicker
Bev, with Windows XP I just click the space on the blue bar across the bottom of the screen(which is really the link for that window) and click "close".  What I haven't figured out to do on vlogs I watch through the FireANT list is how to go back to place a comment after the video has ende

Re: [videoblogging] Re: Spam from Veoh?

2005-08-19 Thread Randolfe Wicker
I can't imagine giving your cell phone number to 1200 members of this group, some or many of whom have a bone to pick with you.  Mr. Shapiro is brave indeed.  I wouldn't be surprised if doing this didn't end up causing him to change his cell phone number. Hopefully, he won't pay such a pen

Re: [videoblogging] Advice needed on computer and camera purchase

2005-08-19 Thread Randolfe Wicker
Thank you for your input.  I will serious reconsider all options.  However, my choice is mainly based on the idea that I want to begin with vlogging and then move up to more professional formats that might make it onto cable TV and into film festivals.   I am neither poor nor rich.  I've wo

[videoblogging] "Day of Bioptsy" is remarkable vlog

2005-08-19 Thread Randolfe Wicker
Each of us reacts differently to individual vlogs.  Jonny Goldstein has made me laugh.  A fellow who fell into a lake with his cell phone on showed me how to dry it out in low heat and make my cell phone work again after it had fallen off my belt into a toilet.  (great practical advice).  

Re: [videoblogging] Looking for Video Blog Host who supports 16:9

2005-08-20 Thread Randolfe Wicker
Michael Verdi's comments about You Tube should be kept in mind by all vloggers because "getting to use other people's work for free" is modus operandi in commercial media.   I have videos no one else has from the 1970s.  Recently, a new network which was a subsidiary of MTV and had plenty o

Re: [videoblogging] Re: Rocketboom on CBS News - Quicktime

2005-08-20 Thread Randolfe Wicker
What great coverage on CBS.  I'd just like to inject a technical note for anyone who found clicking on the url didn't fully load and play the video.  Perhaps it is my computer (but I'm sure I'm not the only one), but if I copy the link and then paste it in the Windows Explorer window direc

[videoblogging] How much traffic can vlogs at different providers handle?

2005-08-20 Thread Randolfe Wicker
I see discussions about vlogs becoming popular and consuming too much bandwidth.  The CBS report said RocketBoom had 50,000 daily viewers. That is a fabulous amount of traffic.   Does anyone know the number of regular viewers different providers can handle before one runs into additional ch

[videoblogging] Creating your own tutorials & files from this group

2005-08-20 Thread Randolfe Wicker
Many postings ago, someone raised the question about the "breakdown" in this group in terms of interests --filmmaking, content, personal communication, etc.  That conversation ended up being mostly about the gender and ages of those involved.   I have found reading the postings here every d

Re: [videoblogging] Rocketboom on CBS News

2005-08-20 Thread Randolfe Wicker
I told Andrew last Sunday at the NYC meeting that he would be "famous" before he "realized it". That seems to be an understatement. I don't know about $250,000.00 a year. That is actually frightening if it isn't just hype. Vlogging will soon be flooded with copycats looking to make big bucks

[videoblogging] Subscribing to vlogs?

2005-08-20 Thread Randolfe Wicker
I don't want to appear ignorant here.  However, something Kunga said strikes me as too important to let pass without comment:   "The sooner the masses understand that Web Video is a SUBSCRIPTION  thing they don't have to go get manually, the better it will be for  all of us."   I have Fire

Re: [videoblogging] Subscribing to vlogs?

2005-08-20 Thread Randolfe Wicker
] Subscribing to vlogs? Randolfe Wicker wrote:   Am I missing something?  Is there a way to have those feeds "sent" to you as an email saying something like "New feed @***"?So you'd like to join a mailing list that announces every new vl

Re: [videoblogging] Hey, Andrew....pssst.

2005-08-20 Thread Randolfe Wicker
I'm not a linguist.  Jan, you know I love your site.  However, doesn't "faux journalist" mean (in English) "fake journalist"?   I have to confess I'm not taken with that adjective.  I'd prefer a term that meant "real journalist", "undercover journalist", "uncompromised journalist", all of

Re: [videoblogging] Wired: All-You-Can-Eat TV

2005-08-20 Thread Randolfe Wicker
Doesn't Wired ultimately put their print editions on line for free.  is there a reason to buy this issue instead of just waiting for it to be online for free?   It's not that I am worried about $4.95  It's more about my forgetting to buy it while it is available and thereby missing it comp

Re: [videoblogging] Hey, Andrew....pssst.

2005-08-20 Thread Randolfe Wicker
to the truth.Jan-- "It isn't done alone. Pay more."http://fauxpress.blogspot.com - motionhttp://blog.urbanartadventures.com - soundhttp://vlogpresskit.blogspot.com - mediahttp://the-hold.blogspot.com - literature.On Aug 20, 2005, at 10:15 PM, Randolfe Wicker wrote:> I'm

Re: [videoblogging] Rocketboom on CBS News

2005-08-21 Thread Randolfe Wicker
st... URL window. barcroft (gizmo) <http://gizmoproject.com> kungax (Skype) <http://skype.com>> kungag5 (iChat-AIM) <http://www.aim.com> <http://FutureMedia.org> <http://videopodcaster.blogspot.com/> <http://feeds.feedburner.com/FutureMedia> On Aug 20, 2

Re: [videoblogging] Re: vlognoscenti

2005-08-22 Thread Randolfe Wicker
I'm not sure about those other two words.  However, I really like vlogcentric.  That seems a very appropriate term for those who devote a lot of their time and energy to vlogging. - Original Message - From: t.whid To: videoblogging@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, Aug

Re: [videoblogging] node 101 + flash conference

2005-08-22 Thread Randolfe Wicker
This Node 101 project is a great idea.  Has anyone thought about trying to interest some educational institution, high school or university, public or private, in starting an experimental "vlog lab" for students who are interested?  The biggest problem I see with this proposal are things l

Re: [videoblogging] yahoo ads?

2005-08-26 Thread Randolfe Wicker
Jonny Goldstein, that Yahoo ad salesman saw what a hilarious entertainer you are.  Probably figured you were going to soon be discovered.  Of course, it is worth talking to this person--if only to see what they are up to.  Maybe, it's just a scam to try to sell you one of their ads instead

[videoblogging] Importance of Pixel Format in LCD panels

2005-08-26 Thread Randolfe Wicker
I would like to know people's experience when using a LCD panel with 1280X1024 vertical strip with a Mac computer?  Apple's LCD monitors have a higher count (something like 1600X1200).  Does this really make a big enough difference (and what kind of difference) to justify Apple's price whi

Re: [videoblogging] Re: Two Posts Today Both Came In Automatically

2005-08-26 Thread Randolfe Wicker
I don't understand the discussion about a picture attached to email postings here.  I don't get any photos with posts.  Is that something my computer is automatically filtering out?  I'm using a PC at the moment with XP and Outlook Express.  - Original Message - From: Steve

Re: [videoblogging] Re: business week article

2005-08-26 Thread Randolfe Wicker
I posted a comment on the Business Week article.  Others should do likewise.   I was surprised at how much work and rehearsal went into the daily Rocketboom Show.  I always admired their polish.  I just never realized that "polish" is 99% perspiration and 1% inspiration.   Rocketboom's pop

Re: [videoblogging] vlogger road trip 2005

2005-08-26 Thread Randolfe Wicker
Philip Clark's idea of creating "vlog shows" is really a great way to promote vlogging.   In fact, someone should start creating "vlog shows" on the Internet so some of us can find "providers" or "selectors" that gather the kind of stuff we like. - Original Message - From:

[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 o

Re: [videoblogging] Homeless video blogging

2005-11-25 Thread Randolfe Wicker
Brett, I've always heard that a lot of homeless or marginal street people are recruited to "play Santa", ring bells for the Salvation ARMY, etc.   I think there could be some great vlogging following someone who has virtually nothing, who then goes and listens to kids Christmas wishes.  I'

Re: [videoblogging] Re: Most watched videos?

2005-11-25 Thread Randolfe Wicker
deoblogging] Re: Most watched videos? If you haven't yet, check out the blip.tv blog sorted by "Most PopularFirst".  Josh Leo rules.  -- Enric  http://www.cirne.com--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Randolfe Wicker <[EMAIL PROTECTED]...>wrote:>> I like

Re: [videoblogging] Re: Most watched videos?

2005-11-25 Thread Randolfe Wicker
ot;.  Josh Leo rules.  -- Enric  http://www.cirne.com--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Randolfe Wicker <[EMAIL PROTECTED]...>wrote:>> I like Blip TV's "most watched" videos list.  It doesn't alwaysreflect the best videos of the day (sometimes a vlog

Re: [videoblogging] Re: NY Times OP Ed "on" Vlogging

2005-11-25 Thread Randolfe Wicker
The press run as a herd.  I doubt the NYT or anyone else is going to suddenly do an article about some of the great talents lurking around here.  That is just "too nice".   No.  Someone will videotape something really terrible or sensational (Rodney King style) and that will cause that inci

Re: [videoblogging] Spirit can not be spoken for

2005-11-25 Thread Randolfe Wicker
andrew michael baron says: "While in truth, no one can stop anyone from the mere act of podcasting, and granted, podcasters have all kinds of motives, podcasters were not included in the new, popularized search and discovery mechanism where I believe most wanted to be; the directory is whe

Re: [videoblogging] Spirit can not be spoken for

2005-11-26 Thread Randolfe Wicker
folks working towards building/tweaking directories should put their heads together to open up ratings, comments, tags, feeds, etc etc.*Nudge nudge* =)andrew michael baron wrote:>> On Nov 25, 2005, at 9:03 PM, Randolfe Wicker wrote:>>>> That is why we as a commu

[videoblogging] One of the greatest unseen vlogs!!

2005-11-26 Thread Randolfe Wicker
I have been talking about the need for people to direct us to really important vlogs.   Let me take a stab at doing this here.  I hope you will indulge me and look at these two links.   These are the kind of "diamonds" buried in the vlogs on Blip TV and other providers.   These are the vlog

Re: [videoblogging] Spirit can not be spoken for

2005-11-26 Thread Randolfe Wicker
ttp://r.24x7.com >Deconstructing the status quo, collaborativelyOn Nov 26, 2005, at 3:15 AM, Andreas Haugstrup Pedersen wrote: > On Sat, 26 Nov 2005 03:03:40 +0100, Randolfe Wicker> <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:>>> I think vlogging can be greatly impacted

Re: [videoblogging] Re: Spirit can not be spoken for

2005-11-26 Thread Randolfe Wicker
There is something to be said for "most watched".  It doesn't mean that they are the best.  However, many of the best are the "most watched".   We might not like the roaring crowd but that is part of the "show business" that vlogging is about.     Randolfe (Randy) Wicker   Videographer, Wri

Re: [videoblogging] Re: Spirit can not be spoken for

2005-11-26 Thread Randolfe Wicker
We need established and recognized guides.  Vlogging is like film.  You know which reviewers you trust and you go to movies or avoid them on their recommendations.  That is what we need on the Internet regarding vlogs.  We need a www.VlogDigest.com site that does that for us.     Randolfe

Re: [videoblogging] Re: Spirit can not be spoken for

2005-11-26 Thread Randolfe Wicker
Why don't you give us some of the special links you have found.  I think posters here should start doing that.  People can then make up their own mind as to how reliable certain names on vlogging are.   Randolfe (Randy) Wicker   Videographer, Writer, ActivistAdvisor: The Immortality Instit

Re: [videoblogging] XP2 Firewire-Video Help Needed

2005-11-26 Thread Randolfe Wicker
Get a Mac!! Randolfe (Randy) Wicker   Videographer, Writer, ActivistAdvisor: The Immortality InstituteHoboken, NJhttp://www.randywickerreporting.blogspot.com/201-656-3280     - Original Message - From: Gena To: videoblogging@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, November 2

Re: [videoblogging] Spirit can not be spoken for

2005-11-26 Thread Randolfe Wicker
- From: Deirdre Straughan To: videoblogging@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, November 26, 2005 1:54 AM Subject: Re: [videoblogging] Spirit can not be spoken for On 11/26/05, Randolfe Wicker <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:   I'm still looking for somet

Re: [videoblogging] Spirit can not be spoken for

2005-11-26 Thread Randolfe Wicker
- Original Message - From: "Andreas Haugstrup Pedersen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Saturday, November 26, 2005 3:15 AM Subject: Re: [videoblogging] Spirit can not be spoken for > On Sat, 26 Nov 2005 03:03:40 +0100, Randolfe Wicker > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

Re: [videoblogging] Re: Spirit can not be spoken for

2005-11-26 Thread Randolfe Wicker
I'm really glad to hear that!!   Randolfe (Randy) Wicker   Videographer, Writer, ActivistAdvisor: The Immortality InstituteHoboken, NJhttp://www.randywickerreporting.blogspot.com/201-656-3280     - Original Message - From: petertheman To: videoblogging@yahoogroups.com

Re: [videoblogging] Re: Spirit can not be spoken for

2005-11-26 Thread Randolfe Wicker
Peter of MeFeddia says:   "1 example is: Idon't allow star ratings with reviews, because that would encourage amindset of "popularity is important".   Sorry to say that I disagree with you.  Star ratings are actually very important and should be allowed.  That is especially true when the s

Re: [videoblogging] Re: Spirit can not be spoken for

2005-11-27 Thread Randolfe Wicker
is how my favorites rank other vlogs.For example, what does Peter think is cool? I want to know. I want to look at his personal list of favorites, see how he ranks them. If I'm giving trust to Peter as a filter, then his rankings really really matter. To *me*. Two cents.ER--- In vide

Re: [videoblogging] Re: Spirit can not be spoken for

2005-11-27 Thread Randolfe Wicker
poken for Sunday, November 27, 2005, 4:04:28 AM, Randolfe Wicker wrote:> Sorry to say that I disagree with you.  Star ratings are actually> very important and should be allowed.  That is especially true when> the star ratings are accompanied by text critiques.> I

[videoblogging] "Arabs Terrorize Faggots"

2005-11-27 Thread Randolfe Wicker
I think of myself as a journalist.  Rarely, do I do a vlog or story about an event I am personally and socially involved in.  I made an exception for my latest episode: http://blip.tv/file/get/RandolfeWicker-ARABSTERRORIZEFAGGOTS997.mov   It is a little over six minutes long.  I wonder if i

Re: [videoblogging] Re: Spirit can not be spoken for

2005-11-27 Thread Randolfe Wicker
wer and let other usersknow that you found the review helpful or not. This type of feedbackpromotes trust in the system. People who are considered good reviewersrise to the top of the reviews.-JoshOn 11/27/05, Randolfe Wicker <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:>> It is not the actual &q

Re: [videoblogging] Vlog Santa and The Ethiopians

2005-11-27 Thread Randolfe Wicker
Chuck, mnstories looks great.  However, your description of that demonstration being "of Carter" was a bit misleading.  They were just demonstrating to get Carter's attention and help.   Your vlog Santa project sounds most interesting.  One idea I would like to work on (feel free to steal i

Re: [videoblogging] "Arabs Terrorize Faggots"

2005-11-27 Thread Randolfe Wicker
The guy was definitely an Arab.  It was the cultural thing about a woman giving him the finger that really tipped him over the edge.   This was one of those special events in my life.  I don't have many videos that are so exciting except for some stuff from 1971.     Randolfe (Randy) Wicke

Re: [videoblogging] Name dog

2005-11-27 Thread Randolfe Wicker
Just call your dog "Apple Tiger".  That will resonate with vloggers everywhere.     Randolfe (Randy) Wicker   Videographer, Writer, ActivistAdvisor: The Immortality InstituteHoboken, NJhttp://www.randywickerreporting.blogspot.com/201-656-3280     - Original Message - From: L

Re: [videoblogging] the continuing frustration

2005-11-27 Thread Randolfe Wicker
about their owning of content.Can you provide a link to a URL that explains their policy on uploaded videos?Thank you,--SteveOn Nov 22, 2005, at 11:48 AM, Randolfe Wicker wrote: Bev, I have the impression that YouTube "owns" your work once you post it there.--Steve-- Home

Re: [videoblogging] Re: Richard and Bill Recaping Meet the Vloggers

2005-11-27 Thread Randolfe Wicker
Blip would really be going in the right direction if it could help vloggers use flash.  That would be a huge leap forward.  Flash is definitely the future.     Randolfe (Randy) Wicker   Videographer, Writer, ActivistAdvisor: The Immortality InstituteHoboken, NJhttp://www.randywickerreportin

Re: [videoblogging] Re: the continuing frustration

2005-11-27 Thread Randolfe Wicker
> videos?> Thank you,> --Steve> > > On Nov 22, 2005, at 11:48 AM, Randolfe Wicker wrote:> > > Bev, I have the impression that YouTube "owns" your work once youpost > > it there.> > --Steve> -- > Home Page - http://stevegarfield.com>

Re: [videoblogging] Re: great post of police misbehavior

2005-11-27 Thread Randolfe Wicker
I'm wondering about "following" the lead of my vlogs.   My first vlog for Immortalism, featuring the founder of The Immortality Institute, has swamped all my other vlogs.  It has over 600 hits while my other vlogs haven't hit 300 total hits.   So, should I "accept the message" and focus my

Re: [videoblogging] "How Old is Dick Cavett?"

2005-11-27 Thread Randolfe Wicker
To: Sent: Tuesday, November 22, 2005 4:44 PM Subject: Re: [videoblogging] "How Old is Dick Cavett?" > On Tue, 22 Nov 2005 22:01:49 +0100, Randolfe Wicker > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >> After railing against "political correctness" in some really charming &g

Re: [videoblogging] My feed needs to move...

2005-11-27 Thread Randolfe Wicker
Wow, what a nightmare!!   Imagine Blip TV going out of business!  What should we do to keep from losing our work?  Do we have to keep the originals on our computer??   Randolfe (Randy) Wicker   Videographer, Writer, ActivistAdvisor: The Immortality InstituteHoboken, NJhttp://www.randywicker

Re: [videoblogging] "How Old is Dick Cavett?"

2005-11-27 Thread Randolfe Wicker
 A clear cut case of "gender prejudice".  Not sure you would understand the issues involved   Randolfe (Randy) Wicker   Videographer, Writer, ActivistAdvisor: The Immortality InstituteHoboken, NJhttp://www.randywickerreporting.blogspot.com/201-656-3280     - Original Message -

Re: [videoblogging] My feed needs to move...

2005-11-28 Thread Randolfe Wicker
ere down the line they will be able to link to blogs soon.  I have this feeling.  After all blogger is part of google. Paul On 28 Nov 2005, at 04:02, Randolfe Wicker wrote: Wow, what a nightmare!!   Imagin

Re: [videoblogging] Do you need Permission to VLOG People In Public? Release Forms? Stalking or Vlog

2005-11-28 Thread Randolfe Wicker
Steve, that is a great resource on the rights of photographers and I'm printing copies right now.   I had an amusing (perhaps frightening) experience this past month.  I took a couple trips via plane.  Just out of curiosity, I thought it might be interesting to film the take-off and the la

[videoblogging] Big brother Google is watching you HERE and THERE!

2005-11-28 Thread Randolfe Wicker
I admit to being somewhat taken with statistics.  In fact, for years I have now and then typed in my special first name, "Randolfe" (with quotes) into the Google search engine to see how I am doing.   I'd also type in "Randy Wicker" (again in quotes) to see how that side of my life was doi

[videoblogging] Notices when someone posts a comment on your vlog.

2005-11-28 Thread Randolfe Wicker
I've had vlogs with over 600 views and no comments.   However, tonight I got a notice from Blip TV that someone had posted a comment on one of my vlogs.   This is such a fabulous advance (or continuation) or service from blip.   I've posted comments on vlogs and never heard from them again

Re: [videoblogging] Anthology Film Archives Vlogfest Tomorrow Night

2005-11-29 Thread Randolfe Wicker
I'm sure Lynn Lane's show at the Film Archives will be interesting.  I attended one a few weeks ago and enjoyed it immensely.   It is a great opportunity to take friends who are possibly interested in vlogging.  There is something unique in seeing vlogs on "the big screen".   You get to he

Re: [videoblogging] Question about plug adapters & UK Vloggers

2005-11-29 Thread Randolfe Wicker
Title: Message I agree that Frank gave great advice.  Here's my two cents regarding London.  I was last there in 1973 so I might be out of date.  I was struck by the following things in London:   (1) the subways (in those days) still had padded velvet seats which would be impossible in NYC

Re: [videoblogging] German Mobuzz Ripoff - Ehrensenf

2005-11-29 Thread Randolfe Wicker
This personal testimony shows you how far you can go just for having a pretty face and something nice to look at.  It shows that "content" is not really everything like many of us would like to believe.     Randolfe (Randy) Wicker   Videographer, Writer, ActivistAdvisor: The Immortality In

Re: [videoblogging] Re: Notices when someone posts a comment on your vlog.

2005-11-29 Thread Randolfe Wicker
ally tricky to do it remotely thru this medium. But it's a rare and beautiful thing when it happens.Bill StreeterLO-FI SAINT LOUISwww.lofistl.com--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Randolfe Wicker <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:>> I've had vlogs with over 600 views a

Re: [videoblogging] Re: Anthology Film Archives Vlogfest Tomorrow Night

2005-11-29 Thread Randolfe Wicker
You just added another reason for listing links to all vlogs shown at the Archives.  I usually have seen many of those chosen but because they are outstanding, watching a second time doesn't matter that much.  More importantly, you would enable people to see the vlogs others have thought w

Re: [videoblogging] my video got taken off archive

2005-11-30 Thread Randolfe Wicker
Is this the "Internet Archive" that claims to be capturing "the history of our day?"  Aren't sexual issues part of that history? It is really outrageous that they took your vlog off.  And, I say that, as someone who doesn't fully agree with your viewpoint.    Actually, I watched this vlog

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

2005-11-30 Thread Randolfe Wicker
4:55 PM Subject: [videoblogging] Re: my video got taken off archive --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Paul Knight <[EMAIL PROTECTED]...>wrote:>> Oh come on Randy It's only a Barbie doll with no clothes on!!> > Paul kThere's manufacturing consent

Re: [videoblogging] German Mobuzz Ripoff - Ehrensenf

2005-11-30 Thread Randolfe Wicker
What's the rip-off?  They had more interesting material and presented it in a much more professional and informative fashion than Rocketboom.  Competition makes the blood pump faster and the product better.   Rocketboom is a fun show and has a great "niche market" head start.  However, a l

Re: [videoblogging] German Mobuzz Ripoff - Ehrensenf

2005-11-30 Thread Randolfe Wicker
The problem with CNN, MSNBC and all the other "news" programs is they give about one-minute's worth of information.  They are far too short.  I'd like to see a news show that was half-way between typical news and the 20/20 or Sixty Minute genre of ten to thirty minute reports.   I disagree

[videoblogging] Special unexpected rewards from posting comments.

2005-11-30 Thread Randolfe Wicker
I'm surprised that more vloggers don't post comments, especially after you have experienced putting up vlogs that many watch and you get zero feedback.   Now, that I'm going to vlog events at Node 101 and the Film Archives, etc, I've discovered there is a real hidden benefit to leaving com

Re: [videoblogging] Re: What editing software?

2005-11-30 Thread Randolfe Wicker
Gena talks about the difficulty of downloading software.  I admit that getting it that way is faster and sometimes cheaper.  However, isn't there a good argument for getting it on a disk so you have it to re-install if your computer crashes?   Randolfe (Randy) Wicker   Videographer, Writer,

Re: [videoblogging] Big brother Google is watching you HERE and THERE!

2005-11-30 Thread Randolfe Wicker
Why do you call that "ego surfing"?  I think it is interesting to see where your name pops up in stories you never knew about, etc.  That's not ego, that's great entertainment.     Randolfe (Randy) Wicker   Videographer, Writer, ActivistAdvisor: The Immortality InstituteHoboken, NJhttp://ww

Re: [videoblogging] Anthology Film Archives Vlogfest Tomorrow Night

2005-11-30 Thread Randolfe Wicker
The vlog program at the Film Archives in NYC was really great.  It was interesting that much of the material was new to me.  A different person curates each show.  The last show I saw was about 50% familiar.   What was especially nice was the vlog program was followed by an hour showing of

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