Re: [videoblogging] Re: my two cents

2007-03-21 Thread Rupert
Yes, there are quite a few filmmakers putting video online - but many more professional filmmakers don't use the web to distribute their work. i think what adrian said is true - but their rejection of it is more through a lack of understanding of the web and lack of tech skills than because

Re: [videoblogging] Re: my two cents

2007-03-21 Thread Adrian Miles
around the 21/3/07 Rupert mentioned about Re: [videoblogging] Re: my two cents that: Yes, there are quite a few filmmakers putting video online - but many more professional filmmakers don't use the web to distribute their work. i think what adrian said is true - but their rejection of it is more

[videoblogging] H.264 multi-pass work-around

2007-03-21 Thread Brad Hood
I use MPEG Streamclip to export multi-pass H.264 AVC MP4 files that play in the QuickTime Alternative Firefox plugin. My Xacti captures 640 x 480 MP4 videos. I prepare the video for final compression in AVC H.264 with various Virtualdub filters. Inbetween, I save out normal, big video files.

Re: [videoblogging] Re: my two cents

2007-03-21 Thread Rupert
Yeah, I realised as soon as I sent it that, contrary to what i wrote, there *is* a good deal of preciousness at work. And also a good deal of the-traditional-route-works-for-me-why-would-i-want-to-muck- about-with-all-that? i was just reading a copy of the BBC in-house magazine Ariel, with

Re: [videoblogging] how we're evolving

2007-03-21 Thread Rupert
Great film. My all time vlog favourites folder is getting top heavy with Swajana films. Rupert http://www.fatgirlinohio.org http://www.crowdabout.us/fatgirlinohio/myshow/ On 19 Mar 2007, at 17:45, Jay dedman wrote: I encourage everyone to chec out the latest video on Swajana:

Re: [videoblogging] how we're evolving

2007-03-21 Thread Roxanne Darling
I agree. This is very cool and I am looking forward to seeing more stories from more parts of the world! R On 21 Mar 2007 06:17:34 -0700, Rupert [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Great film. My all time vlog favourites folder is getting top heavy with Swajana films. Rupert

[videoblogging] Re: my two cents

2007-03-21 Thread Jen Proctor
I echo all these points put forth by Adrian and Brook and Rupert. I'm often approached by filmmakers in my department (I'm a grad student in film) who are curious and interested in videoblogging, but lack the skills and time to devote to getting one up and running, and then maintaining it,

[videoblogging] Re: Vote Different Editting

2007-03-21 Thread valdezatron
There is relatively little altering of the original work. All effects are made by placing masks over the existing tv monitors and then adding a new layer with the Hillary footage. After Effects is your best tool because you can tweat the edges and the surface of the inserted footage to make it

[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

[videoblogging] Re: my two cents

2007-03-21 Thread Steve Watkins
Thanks for all the great information everyone, I guess it is a complex pciure with many reasons, but also many more people than I realised joining in with online video. Its got me wondering just how many millions of hours of video is out there on tapes etc, that the public have never seen. I

Re: [videoblogging] Re: my two cents

2007-03-21 Thread Brook Hinton
I should have included Alexis, I was so happy (and surprised!) when she started her vlog. There are, to be fair, lots of compelling reasons NOT to distribute via the web. I make work FOR the web, but I don't usually put work intended for a big screen on the web - some of that is, yes, economics,

[videoblogging] Jonathan Letham gives away film option to new book

2007-03-21 Thread schlomo rabinowitz
Hey all I thought this post would interest some folks: http://tigerbeat.vox.com/library/post/jonathan-lethem-giving-away-film-option-to-his-new-novel-you-dont-love-me-yet.html or a tinyurl: *http://tinyurl.com/2apsw3 Basically, he is going to give away the film option to one director

Re: [videoblogging] Jonathan Letham gives away film option to new book

2007-03-21 Thread Brook Hinton
He was interviewed about this on NPR last week. It's online at: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=8904715 ___ Brook Hinton film/video/audio art www.brookhinton.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[videoblogging] HD Feeds?

2007-03-21 Thread Ryan Ozawa
Any recommendations for videoblogs/vlogs/vidcasts/vodcasts/video podcasts that distribute HD content? I know bandwidth is a barrier and a lot go with BitTorrent... but there are a few that straight up serve video files via RSS. I'm open to both commercial and 'indie' producers. I've got an

[videoblogging] job for videoblogger

2007-03-21 Thread Jay dedman
Beth Kanter sent this to me: http://one.org/node/260 Jay ___ The ONE Campaign is seeking a Video Blogger to communicate and engage our 2.4M and growing membership in the fight against global poverty. Requirements: *1-2 years of experience in video blogging and/or significant

[videoblogging] Greentime, the new green video blog.

2007-03-21 Thread J. Rhett Aultman
Hey, everyone. Amy and I have been rubbing our heads together over the last month or so, and we've launched a second video blog. This one is going to be much closer to a true blog than Freetime because it's going to be mostly about us and our lives. The premise of the new video blog, called

[videoblogging] Re: HD Feeds?

2007-03-21 Thread Frank Sinton
We have a Guide to HD videoblogs: http://www.mefeedia.com/lists/81/ You can either put that Guide's RSS into iTunes, or you could subscribe to these feeds (you have to Join Mefeedia first) and put your My Channel/queue into iTunes. I'm interested to see what support the new Apple TV has for

[videoblogging] Fwd: [supportjoshwolf] Vigil, write US Attorney, and more updates

2007-03-21 Thread Steve Rhodes
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[videoblogging] I've got 2 Joost invites... anybody want one?

2007-03-21 Thread Chuck Leggett
An email from Joost today informed me that I have 2 invites to use before tomorrow. If anyone is interested in one of them, please email me with your name and email address. email to request joost invite: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Chuck's Vlog http://runchuckrun.blogspot.com

Re: [videoblogging] HD Feeds?

2007-03-21 Thread Michael Verdi
Some notes that I've gathered quickly... The specs on the Apple TV site say: H.264 and protected H.264 (from iTunes Store): Up to 5 Mbps, Progressive Main Profile (CAVLC) with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps (maximum resolution: 1280 by 720 pixels at 24 fps, 960 by 540 pixels at 30 fps) If you want

[videoblogging] Re: I've got 2 Joost invites... anybody want one?

2007-03-21 Thread Chuck Leggett
--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Chuck Leggett [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: An email from Joost today informed me that I have 2 invites to use before tomorrow. If anyone is interested in one of them, please email me with your name and email address. email to request joost invite: [EMAIL

[videoblogging] Re: job for videoblogger

2007-03-21 Thread Heath
*Bachelor Degree mandatory Great, just great now not only can I not get ahead in the corpatre world because I don't have a degree, (was busy going to war and learning life leason's first hand) but I can't vlog for a living for a grass roots campaign because I don't have a @[EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [videoblogging] Re: job for videoblogger

2007-03-21 Thread Michael Verdi
I don't have a degree either Heath and I've gotten a couple of jobs in the past that said they required a degree. I just applied anyway and showed them in the interview that they weren't going to find anyone with a degree who could do the job better. - Verdi On 3/21/07, Heath [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [videoblogging] Re: job for videoblogger

2007-03-21 Thread Rupert
Yeah. I saw that, and thought the same damn thing, Heath. I went to university, but seeing stuff like that makes me mad. I suppose you could laugh - the irony of linking videoblogging, poverty and specifying a mandatory degree is pretty absurd, so maybe they're just kidding. Send in a

Re: [videoblogging] HD Feeds?

2007-03-21 Thread André Sala
Here are a few HD QuickTime feeds: DiveFilm High Definition Podcast Video feed URL: http://divefilmhd.com/podcasts/podcast.xml High Definition videos compatible with AppleTV from DiveFilm Podcast Video! Images and news of the ocean world. Underwater videos featuring footage of all kinds of

[videoblogging] Re: job for videoblogger

2007-03-21 Thread Steve Watkins
Often find the whole charity business pretty obsurd, especially with charities that reach the size and atature, and use the same PR, as corporations. I imagine there are whole sectors where a degree is still the norm, and well I dont know so much about this stuff really, Im hoping to learn more

[videoblogging] Re: My two cents

2007-03-21 Thread c rule
...Being a person who lives online and in the theatrical/tvland vortex. I gotta spill on this one. Since I started making work online, my time has been designated to making those pieces and I haven't had time to apply to festivals and so on. However, all of the gallery shows, theaters and

Re: [videoblogging] Re: I've got 2 Joost invites... anybody want one?

2007-03-21 Thread Deirdre Straughan
I, also, have two to give away in a hurry. On 21 Mar 2007 12:27:52 -0700, Chuck Leggett [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com videoblogging%40yahoogroups.com, Chuck Leggett [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: An email from Joost today informed me that I have 2 invites to

Re: [videoblogging] Re: I've got 2 Joost invites... anybody want one?

2007-03-21 Thread Doug Sapp
I also have two. On 21 Mar 2007 12:27:52 -0700, Chuck Leggett [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com videoblogging%40yahoogroups.com, Chuck Leggett [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: An email from Joost today informed me that I have 2 invites to use before

Re: [videoblogging] Re: My two cents

2007-03-21 Thread Gabriel Soucheyre
that's how i spotted you and invited you to participate in my festival ! gs Le 21 mars 07 à 21:09, c rule a écrit : ...Being a person who lives online and in the theatrical/tvland vortex. I gotta spill on this one. Since I started making work online, my time has been designated to

Re: [videoblogging] I've got 2 Joost invites... anybody want one?

2007-03-21 Thread Mark Ravenscraft
Yes Chuck, if you still have one of those Joost invites, I would like to give it a whirl. Thanks. #markR# On 3/21/07, Chuck Leggett [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: An email from Joost today informed me that I have 2 invites to use before tomorrow. If anyone is interested in one of them, please

Re: [videoblogging] I've got 2 Joost invites... anybody want one?

2007-03-21 Thread Michael Ridley
Replying to the group as I'm not sure who still has invites, but I'd love one. Thanks! -m On 3/21/07, Chuck Leggett [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: An email from Joost today informed me that I have 2 invites to use before tomorrow. If anyone is interested in one of them, please email me with your

[videoblogging] Re: I've got 2 Joost invites... anybody want one?

2007-03-21 Thread Chuck Leggett
Both of my invites have been claimed. Chuck --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Chuck Leggett [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: An email from Joost today informed me that I have 2 invites to use before tomorrow. If anyone is interested in one of them, please email me with your name and email

[videoblogging] Re: job for videoblogger

2007-03-21 Thread Heath
Yeah, I know, I just got in rant mode and went forth.it's just been a pet peeve of mine for a while.and I know and I want people with degrees in most cases, like a doctor, etcjust struck a nerve, I am all better now ;) And I have gotten a few jobs as welllike I said, just a

Re: [videoblogging] I've got 2 Joost invites... anybody want one?

2007-03-21 Thread Ryan Ozawa
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 Sent you one, Michael, unless someone else got one to you first. I'm glad there's still some interest. For a while these Joost tokens were starting to feel like Gmail invites! I played with it, but it's not quite the game changer I was thinking it

Re: [videoblogging] Re: my two cents

2007-03-21 Thread Mike Meiser
Good question. Is there anywone here who doesn't consider youtube videoblogging? I personally think that to not consider youtube videoblogging is exactly like saying myspace is not blogging. Youtube may not be considered video podcasting, but they do even have RSS feeds. And remarkeable RSS

Re: [videoblogging] Re: my two cents

2007-03-21 Thread Mike Meiser
Let's also consider Daryl hannah, Quintin Terentino, Jack Black, and Peter jackson. Though I think for the most part Jan is talking a particular breed of film makers. They're probably well established... have busy day jobs... and maybe they just have an outlet for their film making and don't feel

Re: [videoblogging] I've got 2 Joost invites... anybody want one?

2007-03-21 Thread Doug Sapp
I have one left. -- Thank You Doug Sapp Sapp DV Films SDVOB 1518 South 4 Street Dayton, WA 99328 Office: 1 (509) 279-0325 Cell: (509) 520-5438 Sapp DV Films is a Service Disabled Veteran Owned small business. (SDVOSB) The Blue Mountain Troublemakers teenage bluegrass band from

Re: [videoblogging] Re: job for videoblogger

2007-03-21 Thread ryanne hodson
i have a degree but the reason i've gotten any work in the last 2 years was because i'm a videoblogger! ; ) On 21 Mar 2007 14:59:58 -0700, Heath [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yeah, I know, I just got in rant mode and went forth.it's just been a pet peeve of mine for a while.and I know

[videoblogging] Re: job for videoblogger

2007-03-21 Thread Gena
I'm with you Heath on this one. I think Verdi's advice is sound and if you are interested in the job to give it a shot. Make a demo movie for them. I've had that happen to me many times. I had the knowledge and practical know-how. Didn't have the degree. I would get turned down. My feeling is

Re: [videoblogging] Re: my two cents

2007-03-21 Thread Adrian Miles
around the 21/3/07 Mike Meiser mentioned about Re: [videoblogging] Re: my two cents that: Good question. Is there anywone here who doesn't consider youtube videoblogging? pokes head above parapet well, if I stick video in youtube and that's it. then no. If i use youtube to easily publish

[videoblogging] Re: my two cents

2007-03-21 Thread Adrian Miles
around the 21/3/07 Bill Streeter mentioned about [videoblogging] Re: my two cents that: 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

Re: [videoblogging] I've got 2 Joost invites... anybody want one?

2007-03-21 Thread Adrian Miles
around the 21/3/07 Doug Sapp mentioned about Re: [videoblogging] I've got 2 Joost invites... anybody wan that: I have one left. if any still going would appreciate one -- cheers Adrian Miles this email is bloggable [ ] ask first [ ] private [x] vogmae.net.au

Re: [videoblogging] I've got 2 Joost invites... anybody want one?

2007-03-21 Thread Doug Sapp
On the way. On 3/21/07, Adrian Miles [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: around the 21/3/07 Doug Sapp mentioned about Re: [videoblogging] I've got 2 Joost invites... anybody wan that: I have one left. if any still going would appreciate one -- cheers Adrian Miles this email is bloggable [ ] ask

Re: [videoblogging] Re: I've got 2 Joost invites... anybody want one?

2007-03-21 Thread Deirdre Straughan
I've got one more - who needs it? On 21 Mar 2007 12:27:52 -0700, Chuck Leggett [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com videoblogging%40yahoogroups.com, Chuck Leggett [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: An email from Joost today informed me that I have 2 invites to use

Re: [videoblogging] Jonathan Letham gives away film option to new book

2007-03-21 Thread Jan McLaughlin
Oh, WAY interesting. Owe you one, Schlomo. Jan On 3/21/07, Brook Hinton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: He was interviewed about this on NPR last week. It's online at: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=8904715 ___ Brook Hinton

[videoblogging] Need advice marketing my VLOG from Iraq

2007-03-21 Thread mike dibenedetto
Hi all, This is my first post here. I am one of the producers of a web series/vlog. It's called Hometown Baghdad and tells the true stories of three young guys in Iraq. It was shot entirely by Iraqis and now I'm trying to get the word out and gain some viral buzz. We got some great links on

[videoblogging] Re:Vote Different Editting - article

2007-03-21 Thread Gromik Tohoku
The Language Teacher february edition has a review comparing and contrasting, Youtube with Dailymotion and blip.tv. You can order a hard copy from the JALT.org, but not sure how you can get access to an electronic copy. Anyway basically the article gives blip.tv 5stars, dailymotion 4 and youtube

[videoblogging] Dirty Diaper Diaries experiment on Ning

2007-03-21 Thread Andy Carvin
Hi everyone, Last week my wife and I launched a new parenting vlog called Dirty Diaper Diaries (http://www.dirtydiaperdiaries.com). At the time I was planning to incorporate social media widgets into the blog, which is run on movable type, to allow people to post video comments. I was

Re: [videoblogging] Need advice marketing my VLOG from Iraq

2007-03-21 Thread Jan McLaughlin
Great stuff. My only suggestion: Consider hosting your media also at Blip.tv - where you'll be able to keep (or not) your rights to the material, upload more than 10 minutes at a time, and cross post to any blog you want, including MySpace (but curiously, not YouTube). You get an RSS feed as

Re: [videoblogging] Re: job for videoblogger

2007-03-21 Thread Jan McLaughlin
Mandatory degree = you are trained to think and be inside the box. Nevermind. Hehehe. Jan On 3/21/07, Gena [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm with you Heath on this one. I think Verdi's advice is sound and if you are interested in the job to give it a shot. Make a demo movie for them. I've had

[videoblogging] Re: job for videoblogger

2007-03-21 Thread francisco_daum
That's a great opportunity for someone who wants to help poverty out. I think vlogging is something you don't have to come into the office for either. If I didn't have a full time firefighting career in NYC, had FCP 5 skills, and perhaps a journalism course somewhere I would give it a try. I have

[videoblogging] Re: YouTube Video Awards

2007-03-21 Thread caroosky
Keep in mind that YouTube has a financial incentive to get poeple to the site as often as possible: ad impressions. I'm not saying it's evil, by the way...someone has to pay the bills for the fun we're all having on the web...but it definitely explains the decision-making that went on at YT

Re: [videoblogging] Greentime, the new green video blog.

2007-03-21 Thread ryanne hodson
woo hoo the more green vlogs the better! i like that it's about how you guys are trying to be more green... and trying to inspire others through your actions. very cool i'm subscribed! -ryanne On 3/21/07, J. Rhett Aultman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hey, everyone. Amy and I have been rubbing

[videoblogging] Re: Dirty Diaper Diaries experiment on Ning

2007-03-21 Thread caroosky
Hey Andy, Looks like a cool site! My wife and I have a similar vlog, AboutTheBaby.com. You might consider CrowdAbout.us, which is a social networking site entirely centered on audio/video content. Full disclaimer: I'm the co-founder of this new service, so yes, I'm trying to convince you and

[videoblogging] Re: Greentime, the new green video blog.

2007-03-21 Thread caroosky
Hey Rhett, Sounds like an amazing project! Be sure to list it over at Planet2025.tv http://planet2025.tv . It's just the sort of thing we are looking for! In fact, if you decide to join us over there, be sure to let me know. I'd love to feature you. Best, Carter Harkins http://planet2025.tv