Re: [videoblogging] Re: sound/mic help? (SOLUTION!)
no dont use tape use a string.tape will leave sticky stuff every wehre . put a small peice of sting on the jack to do the same thing. wehn you get sick of the micky mouse stuff go and get a propeer addaptor. randy On 2/17/07, Bill Cammack [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If that's actually the solution, which I can't believe that it is... You have to A) wrap an amount of tape around the end of the connector so that you can push the plug all the way in and the tape will restrict the plug from going so far that it becomes a problem, and B) use headphones to check whether you have sound or not and whether it's sratchy. I'm assuming that that camera has a headphone jack. -- Bill C. http://ReelSolid.TV --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com videoblogging%40yahoogroups.com, Halcyon [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: okay, so I just went out and tried to record a segment using my new pull out the cord a little technique. And I guess I pulled it out a little too much, making the mic not connected at all (so only the camera mic recorded). An external mic is totally useless if I am never sue if it is connected or not. I'm going to have to send it to Sanyo or return it. Which sucks, because I was enjoying it. meh -h On 2/17/07, Halcyon [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: ohmygoodnesss I found something on dvinfo.net. (below) The hot scratchy sound goes away if I pull the plug out 1/16 of an inch. WTF!? What a crappy solution. Now if I'm on location I have to dangle the mic connection and hope that it's working!? ugh. Anyway, thanks for all the help and suggestions!! from dvinfo.net: I've discovered what the problem is with the external mike input on my HD1. Both the adaptor lead supplied with the camera, and the plastic 2.5/3.5 adaptor I've tried can be pushed too far into the jack socket! If they are plugged fully in, then you get lots of electrical noise: if you pull the jack out about 1/16th inch, where there's a natural, but small detent position, then all the mikes work fine. So it's simply a mechanical design problem with the jack socket used on HD1, certainly on the camera I have and from what others have said, on at least some others as well. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
[videoblogging] Joost for Mac in Beta
Noted on BoingBoing: http://www.boingboing.net/2007/02/17/now_in_beta_intel_ma.html Links here: http://www.joost.com/betatest/ A quick review here by Bryan Wyrick: http://blog.brianwyrick.com/?p=7 Any Joosters try the Mac version? I know Windows folks have been playing with it for a while. Meanwhile I'm still scrounging about for an invite code (sheepish grin)... Ryan HawaiiVog http://www.lightfantastic.org/imr/extras/videoblog [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
[videoblogging] Re: sound/mic help? (SOLUTION!)
I can go for Randy's solution, since I would personally never do either one (tape or string). Whatever you can use that causes the least mess and gets the job done. The bottom line is that that can't be the solution, or else there should be recalls and free shipping for every single person who bought one to receive a newly created adapter lead supplied with the camera. It makes sense for 3rd-party stuff not to work, but NOT accessories supplied WITH the camera. :/ -- Bill C. http://ReelSolid.TV --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, RANDY MANN [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: no dont use tape use a string.tape will leave sticky stuff every wehre . put a small peice of sting on the jack to do the same thing. wehn you get sick of the micky mouse stuff go and get a propeer addaptor. randy On 2/17/07, Bill Cammack [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If that's actually the solution, which I can't believe that it is... You have to A) wrap an amount of tape around the end of the connector so that you can push the plug all the way in and the tape will restrict the plug from going so far that it becomes a problem, and B) use headphones to check whether you have sound or not and whether it's sratchy. I'm assuming that that camera has a headphone jack. -- Bill C. http://ReelSolid.TV --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com videoblogging%40yahoogroups.com, Halcyon halcyon@ wrote: okay, so I just went out and tried to record a segment using my new pull out the cord a little technique. And I guess I pulled it out a little too much, making the mic not connected at all (so only the camera mic recorded). An external mic is totally useless if I am never sue if it is connected or not. I'm going to have to send it to Sanyo or return it. Which sucks, because I was enjoying it. meh -h On 2/17/07, Halcyon cockybastard@ wrote: ohmygoodnesss I found something on dvinfo.net. (below) The hot scratchy sound goes away if I pull the plug out 1/16 of an inch. WTF!? What a crappy solution. Now if I'm on location I have to dangle the mic connection and hope that it's working!? ugh. Anyway, thanks for all the help and suggestions!! from dvinfo.net: I've discovered what the problem is with the external mike input on my HD1. Both the adaptor lead supplied with the camera, and the plastic 2.5/3.5 adaptor I've tried can be pushed too far into the jack socket! If they are plugged fully in, then you get lots of electrical noise: if you pull the jack out about 1/16th inch, where there's a natural, but small detent position, then all the mikes work fine. So it's simply a mechanical design problem with the jack socket used on HD1, certainly on the camera I have and from what others have said, on at least some others as well. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
[videoblogging] Re: OurMedia, Whose Media? Concerns with CC licenses...
--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, brian conley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This morning I discovered that the work of one of my projects, Alive in Baghdad, had been posted on the front page of http://ourmedia.com. (I have enclosed a screen capture for your reference.) Not only did noone request the use of our work, or inform us of our inclusion on this site, but OurMedia presents our work in a way that could be significantly harmful to our project. At first glance, the presentation of our work on OurMedia suggests to the average viewer that AIB has a political, anti-war stance and that AIB is a part of OurMedia. In fact this could not be farther from the truth, AiB takes pains to present a balanced view of life in Iraq, that simply shows the experiences and feelings of Iraqis, without adding a political tone. Basicallyin representing AIB, OurMedia selected a thumbnail of a woman with a translated quote underneath that says May God Curse Bush and all those that brought him here. Obviously, this is not a quote that we would choose to have represent us. We worried about including that segment at all and feared that, out of context, separate from our other work, it could cause harm to the public face of the project, bring flamers, etc. However, inside of the entire episode, we felt it was acceptable and was reflective of the situation in Iraq. We care deeply about building a project that gives voice to Iraqi citizensnot towards pushing a political agenda. Such a posting can damage the perceptions of Alive in Baghdad and our future opportunities. Additionally, OurMedia indicates that we are a member of their organizationi.e. you'll notice to the right of the thumbnail, it lists a link titled member page that links to AliveinBaghdad.org. AiB is not, nor has it ever been, a member of Ourmedia. Given our experience, we question whether they actually have 125,000 members Jay @ Markus are addressing the issues and clearing up the misunderstandings, but I agree with you that someone reading that page will get certain incorrect impressions. Until reading the posts here, I didn't realize ourmedia was revlogging at all. I went to the page, saw the lady, saw the caption, clicked on member page and went straight to AiB. I think there's another link that says media page that goes to the AiB permalink for that video. I was looking for ANY member list at all, and couldn't find a list of content creators... you get sponsors partners, so that seemed odd as well. If a group's going to re-vlog material, especially sensitive material like AiB, thumbnail selection is CRITICAL. Until this situation, I would have assumed that the thumbnail used would have been the thumbnail supplied by the content creator. For instance, if you go to a video on blip and select share, you can select the actual thumbnail that the creator uploaded. I would assume that that would be used in the revlog as well. You can't use some automatically-generated thumbnail, because it's completely out of context. You can have a video about cleaning up the neighborhood with examples of what NOT to do in it, and the randomly selected thumbnail is of some guy spraying paint on the side of a wall. People's impression of the video itself, and consequentially, the group responsible for it, is going to be affected by their perception of the out-of-context image representing the video. Also, Markus has already mentioned the link issue. member page makes the person who is certainly not a member of this group think the group is cheating or trying to gain something by sneaking an affiliation with them that they were never contacted about. It also gives more credence to the out-of-context still, because it looks like this entry was created by the group that created the video. The page itself doesn't mention revlogging in any fashion. It also says not to post other artists' copyrighted works without permission. I see where Brian would see this as a CC issue, because the implication is that nobody needed AiB's permission to post their material (in this case, revlogging, though it doesn't say that anywhere) because AiB's license allows use of the video under certain circumstances, including attribution, which the linkbacks took care of. I think it's an interesting topic that Brian's raised here. The obligation is attribution and whatever else, but attribution doesn't necessarily mean that the content creator received notice of that attribution. It also doesn't mean that the creator has APPROVAL over the use of their video... especially before it goes out to the public. Trackbacks and Pingbacks go out when the post is published, so by the time that the creator finds out about it and decides they want to contact the site and let them know what they'd like changed, the cat is already out of the proverbial bag. -- Bill C. http://reelsolid.tv http://blog.fastcompany.com/experts/bcammack/
[videoblogging] Re: OurMedia, Whose Media? Concerns with CC licenses...
Greetings, Interesting stuff. Heres my personal take on this: Using Creative Commons means that people certainly dont have any obligation to contact you first in order to fully redistribute (including re-host) your work, or make derivative works from parts of your show. Under the terms of the license you use, they can pretty much do what they like with your stuff so long as its non-commercial, they give attribution to you, the new work is shared by the same terms, and they display your license. The wording on their site which made it sound like you were a member, is probably not a copyright/creative commons issue, unless they failed to disclose your cc license, or attribute/link back to you. In cases where they do that but still make it seems like you are an active member of their community, I would think areas of the law that deal with misrepresentation and fraud are more likely to apply. Your own site does not appear to link to your creative commons license info, which strictly speaking means you arent using creative commons properly, according to their own instructions. The knock-on affect of this is that other sites do not have to put a URL to your page when they show your work (because the creative commons license specifies that the page linked to must have creative commons license details within it) The issue of controlling how your show is represented, what quotes are used, whether a misleading impression is given, is not often discussed in the vlogging community so far. Copyright (and thus creative commons) are only part of this side of the things. The following is taken from the creative commons site, it may not be 100% applicable in this case because I dont know if ourmedias use constituted a derivative or collective work, but its in the right area of the law: I don't like the way a person has used my work in a derivative work or included it in a collective work; what can I do? If you do not like the way that a person has made a derivative work or incorporated your work into a collective work, under the Creative Commons licenses, you may request removal of your name from the derivative work or the collective work. In addition, the copyright laws in most jurisdictions around the world (with the notable exception of the US) grant creators moral rights which may provide you with some redress if a derivative work represents a derogatory treatment of your work. Moral rights give an original author the right to object to derogatory treatment of their work; derogatory treatment is typically defined as distortion or mutilation of the work or treatment, which is prejudicial to the honor, or reputation of the author. All Creative Commons licenses (with the exception of Canada) leave moral rights unaffected. This means that an original author may be able to take action against a derivative work that infringes the moral right that protects against derogatory treatment. Of course, not all derivative works that a creator does not like will be considered derogatory. So you need to study moral rights or equivalent US law (if any) to see how much this applies. Bear in mind this is largely a copyright issue, using creative commons does not change things very much here. For example, even if your work was fully copyrighted, some countries have 'fair use' rights, which include certain educational uses, parody, and quoting. There are therefore various circumstances in which I would be fairly confident I would be able to take a snippet from your show and highlight it or use it in some other context, even if you use ful copyright. This is a fairly grey area, but the point is that even normal copyright has its limitations. Personally I think your fear of beind misrepresented by others is understandable, as is the instinct to try to stop this, but it is something most creators have to put up with to a certain extent, and is an issue that have existed long before vlogging and the internet came along. To clamp down on this stuff to the maximum extent possible, other laws need to be used, in areas such as trademarks, libel and defamation. Even then there are limits to how far you can take things, and the specific case you highlight does not seem like a prime candidate for using any of those laws. Consider trademarking your name and logo as a way of stopping people misusing you in ways far greater than are being considered today. But when it comes to how much to try and clamp don on people casting you in the 'wrong light', I think you are hoping for too much control. Politicians have to get used to being misquoted, and of all sorts of accusations. There are legal mechanisms which they can use to try to put people off the worst of this, but at the end of the day they have to take most of it on the chin. Creative people in traditional media are powerless to stop reviewers etc from saying almost anything they like. Michael Moore, The Dixy Chicks and many others, are powerless to prevent a billion words of hate
[videoblogging] Re: LisaNova now on Mad TV
Here's the video... she neglected to mention you by name. :D http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmWIY_C7XUw --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Bill Cammack [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A) Did you get your 10%? :D B) Next time mention YOUR OWN SHOW! :D --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Harold Johnson harold.johnson@ wrote: So listen to this, guys -- I've just got to share this 'cause I just found this out and I'm still kind of spinning on it. I know someone (well, just barely) who has a boyfriend who's a regular on Mad TV. So about two weeks ago I'm talking to her about YouTube, and I mention this LisaNova, a self-described vlogger who's got a huge following in that community. This acquaintance asks me what's so special about LisaNova? and I describe her talent, the community that's pulling for her, etc. Today I find that LisaNova has now been cast on Mad TV. Coincidence? Harold [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [videoblogging] Re: OurMedia, Whose Media? Concerns with CC licenses...
I think it's an interesting topic that Brian's raised here. The obligation is attribution and whatever else, but attribution doesn't necessarily mean that the content creator received notice of that attribution. It also doesn't mean that the creator has APPROVAL over the use of their video... especially before it goes out to the public. Trackbacks and Pingbacks go out when the post is published, so by the time that the creator finds out about it and decides they want to contact the site and let them know what they'd like changed, the cat is already out of the proverbial bag. In this case with Ourmedia and Alive in BaghdadI agree that the member page needs to change. Up until recently, JD only linked to video on Ourmedia...but I guess he wanted to stat linking out...and the wording hasnt changed yet. Markus says he's working on this change in the template. If you go to http://ourmedia.org/, the AIB video is now gone. So that's an easy fix too. if you see something you dont like, definitely complain to that person. If they dont do anything about itthen raise a big stink. I find that most times things we dont like are just a misunderstanding. Since Brian ants to make sure people see AIB as being objectivehe should complain if someone makes him look inflamatory. as far as revlogging...let's look at a couple examples: http://revlog.blogspot.com/ (Ryanne) http://www.unitedvloggers.com/ (Michael Schaap) Do you expect either of them to email people BEFORE they reblog somebody? And you dont think they have the right to choose the frame of video they want to link to? I find this interesting since a journalist would sayI can write about anything with any spin I want. Fair use. Do you email anyone you are going to link to? Jay -- Here I am http://jaydedman.com
[videoblogging] Re: sound/mic help? (SOLUTION!)
Hal Take a look at the plug. Is there one or two Bands below the tip? Post the link and any details/links to your mics, cables, and the plug you are using. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Photo-audiojacks.jpg What might be happening is that your camera is stereo but the mini plug is mono. The sleeve is shorting the two channels until you pull it out just past that first section of the sleeve. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Jack_plug.png Simple solution hopefully is using correct stereo plug. If that doesn't do it, I'd contact Xacti. --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Halcyon [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: ohmygoodnesss I found something on dvinfo.net. (below) The hot scratchy sound goes away if I pull the plug out 1/16 of an inch. WTF!? What a crappy solution. Both the adaptor lead supplied with the camera, and the plastic 2.5/3.5 adaptor I've tried can be pushed too far into the jack socket! If they are plugged fully in, then you get lots of electrical noise: if you pull the jack out about 1/16th inch, where there's a natural, but small detent position, then all the mikes work fine. So it's simply a mechanical design problem with the jack socket used on HD1, certainly on the camera I have and from what others have said, on at least some others as well. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [videoblogging] Re: SXSW
I'm doing a panel called Open Knowledge vs Closed Knowledge on Tuesday the 13th. Can't wait! Brett --- Brett Gaylor http://www.etherworks.ca http://www.homelessnation.org [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
[videoblogging] Re: OurMedia, Whose Media? Concerns with CC licenses...
--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Jay dedman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I think it's an interesting topic that Brian's raised here. The obligation is attribution and whatever else, but attribution doesn't necessarily mean that the content creator received notice of that attribution. It also doesn't mean that the creator has APPROVAL over the use of their video... especially before it goes out to the public. Trackbacks and Pingbacks go out when the post is published, so by the time that the creator finds out about it and decides they want to contact the site and let them know what they'd like changed, the cat is already out of the proverbial bag. In this case with Ourmedia and Alive in BaghdadI agree that the member page needs to change. Up until recently, JD only linked to video on Ourmedia...but I guess he wanted to stat linking out...and the wording hasnt changed yet. Markus says he's working on this change in the template. Sure. That's just semantics. http://revlog.blogspot.com, which you mention later, does a much better job of making it clear where they got their material. They also don't make it look like whomever originally posted the material has any affiliation with their blog whatsoever. It looks like what it is... a re-vlog. If you go to http://ourmedia.org/, the AIB video is now gone. So that's an easy fix too. You can't un-ring a bell, so that's not a fix. It prevents anyone that hasn't already seen it from getting the same incorrect impressions, which is a good thing, but it does nothing for those that already saw it and gathered their impressions of the situation. It's still a good idea until something can be decided between revlogger and content creator... IF that's a goal of the revlogger in the first place if you see something you dont like, definitely complain to that person. If they dont do anything about itthen raise a big stink. I find that most times things we dont like are just a misunderstanding. Since Brian ants to make sure people see AIB as being objectivehe should complain if someone makes him look inflamatory. as far as revlogging...let's look at a couple examples: http://revlog.blogspot.com/ (Ryanne) http://www.unitedvloggers.com/ (Michael Schaap) Do you expect either of them to email people BEFORE they reblog somebody? It depends on what their intent is. If their intent is to publicize people that want to be pubclicized, yes, they should email the content creator to find out if they'd like to be featured on their site. If their intent is to present the content creator's work in a way that pleases the creator, then, yes... they should email ahead of time. If their intent is to report anything they want to report in any way they want to report it, then, no... they shouldn't email the content creator before re-posting their content. As you say, you can write anything you want and spin it any way you want. That's a position. I suppose the question becomes what is re-vlogging? then. If a re-vlog is simply Look everybody! Look at what I find interesting, and [maybe] here's what I think about it, then nobody needs to be contacted... AND no videos need to be removed when the content creator isn't satisfied with how his/her video and possibly entire group has been represented. That's what many many blogs are, anyway. It's not people that are actually DOING something. It's people that are REPORTING on OTHER PEOPLE doing something. :) Of course, if everyone extended the courtesy to the people they're reporting on of asking their permission for this or that, nothing would get done, because the Nokia N95 representatives would never stop getting emails, and they would never return them and the whole system would shut down. OTOH, if a re-vlog is a social attempt to make a video known or a group who did that video known, it seems to me that they'd like to present the featured videomaker(s) in the light they'd like to be featured in. Of course, this happens to be a special circumstance, which is what makes this such an opportunity for discussion. There happens to be a war going on. There happen to be cameras over there. There happens to be footage coming back that MSM would never EVER have shot in the first place or aired in the second. There are already people (I'm sure) taking advantage of this for propaganda on both sides of the issue. The question is what is whomever trying to do with their re-vlog? Are you trying to accommodate the person or group who created the content? Are they _really_ a part of your group, as member suggests? (and I know that issue's being fixed) How involved are you with whomever you're re-vlogging? If the answer is NOT, then no action needs to be taken regardless of how the content creator feels. And you dont think they have the right to choose the frame of video they want to link to? hehe They absolutely have the RIGHT to choose whatever they like. :)
Re: [videoblogging] Re: sound/mic help? (SOLUTION!)
interesting. The included adaptor has 2 bandsmaybe I can find a mono adapter and see if that works. the included 2.5mm - 3.5mm adaptor cable: http://farm1.static.flickr.com/129/394257604_63f4841808.jpg and short video of me talking with the plug pulled out a little: http://www.veoh.com/videos/v252405ZxWjZ6RJ -halcyon On 2/18/07, bordercollieaustralianshepherd [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hal Take a look at the plug. Is there one or two Bands below the tip? Post the link and any details/links to your mics, cables, and the plug you are using. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Photo-audiojacks.jpg What might be happening is that your camera is stereo but the mini plug is mono. The sleeve is shorting the two channels until you pull it out just past that first section of the sleeve. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Jack_plug.png Simple solution hopefully is using correct stereo plug. If that doesn't do it, I'd contact Xacti. --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com videoblogging%40yahoogroups.com, Halcyon [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: ohmygoodnesss I found something on dvinfo.net. (below) The hot scratchy sound goes away if I pull the plug out 1/16 of an inch. WTF!? What a crappy solution. Both the adaptor lead supplied with the camera, and the plastic 2.5/3.5 adaptor I've tried can be pushed too far into the jack socket! If they are plugged fully in, then you get lots of electrical noise: if you pull the jack out about 1/16th inch, where there's a natural, but small detent position, then all the mikes work fine. So it's simply a mechanical design problem with the jack socket used on HD1, certainly on the camera I have and from what others have said, on at least some others as well. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
[videoblogging] MyBlogLog Spam
Anyone use MyBlogLog.com? Are you having sudden spamming issues... splogs and bogus friend requests? I am. -- Sull http://vlogdir.com (a project) http://SpreadTheMedia.org (my blog) http://interdigitate.com (otherly) [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [videoblogging] Re: LisaNova now on Mad TV
Very cool. Is anyone keeping track of vloggers and podcasters crossing over to broadcast radio or TV? I'm going to start a before they were famous or cross-overs guide on mefeedia. So far I just have Brookers, and LisaNova but I'm trying to think of any others. Dawn and Drew? Madge Winestien? I'd like to put Ask A Ninja on that list one day. Aha, the Lonely Island Guys who are now on Saturday Night Live. Anyone else? Oh, and Amanda Cogdon What about reverse-crossover? Maybe we can come up with a list of mainstream personalities that have now crossed over into podcasting. I know NPR has a bunch. The most recent one that comes to mind are the Cartalk guys, and there's the Jim Lehrer podcast, but I need something more substantial then just NPR personalities much as i love them Oh! Heh! The digg guys! I forgot about them. Leo Laporte too... Maybe Adam Curry. He's a true hybrid. A lot of people from G4/TechTV jumped ship and landed in this new media world. Timing as they say is everything. I guess the question is... Who are your favorite videoblogging celebrities? -Mike mefeedia.com mmeiser.com/blog On 2/18/07, Bill Cammack [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Here's the video... she neglected to mention you by name. :D http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmWIY_C7XUw --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Bill Cammack [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A) Did you get your 10%? :D B) Next time mention YOUR OWN SHOW! :D --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Harold Johnson harold.johnson@ wrote: So listen to this, guys -- I've just got to share this 'cause I just found this out and I'm still kind of spinning on it. I know someone (well, just barely) who has a boyfriend who's a regular on Mad TV. So about two weeks ago I'm talking to her about YouTube, and I mention this LisaNova, a self-described vlogger who's got a huge following in that community. This acquaintance asks me what's so special about LisaNova? and I describe her talent, the community that's pulling for her, etc. Today I find that LisaNova has now been cast on Mad TV. Coincidence? Harold [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Yahoo! Groups Links
[videoblogging] Re: sound/mic help? (SOLUTION!)
From that video you made, it looks like you're using a mono mic. The specs of the camera say that it has a stereo input. If that's the case, the number of rings on the end of your mic is going to be different from the number of rings on the plug that goes into the camera. Basically, you want both to be the same, one way or the other. Try going to Radio Shack and getting a really cheap (or actually, maybe just asking them to use it to see if it works with your camera, like Jan suggested) mixer that accepts mono inputs but outputs stereo. Plug the adapter plug all the way in and have that connect to the stereo mixer and have that attach to your mic. That solves two problems. 1) Going from mono to stereo and 2) if it's still too loud, you can use the mixer to lower the volume to an acceptable level. This might not be practical on the go, but if you're staying in one place or using a tripod, this could work for you. An added benefit of using a mixer is that you would be able to plug in as many mics as the mixer allows. You could mic yoursef and someone else and have your input go left and their input go right, so while you're taping, you have two clean signals instead of having to pass a mic back and forth. Another application could be to have one side attached to a mic set up to pick up natural sound from the background and the other side pick up your mic. That way, you could mix the sound however you want when you get to editing. My miniDV camera has a stereo input also. The difference is that it also has a headphone jack. When I plug a mono mic into my camera, I only hear the audio on one channel. The other channel is just static, because it's not receiving any input. That doesn't matter, because coming through a mono mic, I'm only going to receive a mono signal, so I only need one channel to come through. I can tell on the headphones that I'm getting what I need, so it's a wrap. They DO sell stereo mics, though, so either try your camera with the adapter all the way in and connected to a stereo mic, or use a mixer to convert the mono signal into a dual-mono signal that the camera can pick up properly on both channels. -- Bill C. http://ReelSolid.TV --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Halcyon [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: interesting. The included adaptor has 2 bandsmaybe I can find a mono adapter and see if that works. the included 2.5mm - 3.5mm adaptor cable: http://farm1.static.flickr.com/129/394257604_63f4841808.jpg and short video of me talking with the plug pulled out a little: http://www.veoh.com/videos/v252405ZxWjZ6RJ -halcyon
Re: [videoblogging] MyBlogLog Spam
I am - and I am getting an increase in spam - thought it was just seasonal. On 18 Feb 2007, at 13:34, sull wrote: Anyone use MyBlogLog.com? Are you having sudden spamming issues... splogs and bogus friend requests? I am. -- Sull http://vlogdir.com (a project) http://SpreadTheMedia.org (my blog) http://interdigitate.com (otherly) [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Yahoo! Groups Links
[videoblogging] Re: OurMedia, Whose Media? Concerns with CC licenses...
Great post Bill. I used google cache to see what the ourmedia page was like before it got changed. Because there is no mention of re-vlogging anywhere on ourmedia that I can see, and the site's historical emphasis has been on content uploaded by its members hosted at archive.org, I certainly do think they need to take care and make some other changes before getting into this revlogging stuff. And I definately think that re-vlogging is a lot better when some commentary is added, even just a few text sentences explaining why the work is worth highlighting, goes a long way to making it look like a decent thing. Avoid having too many similarities with services that put other peoples popular work on your site to make you look good attract attention/viewers. Dont rely on your history or reputation or stated goals and objectives as being things that give you any more of a buffer to err in. I look forward to the interesting sounding changes that will be made to ourmedia, if revlogging is to be a common thing then Id suggest a seperate section where other works are highlighted along with some commentary. Is just changing the name of a few buttons enough? I dunno, its easy for me to shout my opinion, Im not the one thats gotta do it. Hows everything going out there in the world of non-commercial entities trying to do their bit for vlogging etc anyways? Hows ourmedia and node101 and freevlog and others doing? I always admired these projects whilst doing bugger all to help any of them myself. My guess as an outsider is that they have been rewarding in their own way but have struggled to get a critical mass of people and resources. Donations alone havent been enough, so either adverts or sponsorship or a reduction in time spent on the projects are other options. Outhink seems to be one of the few commercial entities enlightened enough to have given money resources to these causes, they seem to pop up all over the place, Im an outsider so I dont know the details or how sustainable this stuff is. Oh I dont really know what I am talking about. But if we have gone past the initial phase where video on the net and citizen media needed evangelising and promoting in order to raise awareness, and on to an era where youtube got the critical mass for now, where videoblogging is now commonly understood but maybe not using any of the terms weve used, but rather simply in terms of 'going on youtube', then does this mean all these helpful services that do their bit, need to change a little or a lot? How does something like ourmedia distinguish itself from youtube and add genuinely useful things that arent delivered by using any of the commercial options, even enlightened ones like blip? If the focus that created a community was 'video' and that no longer leads to a small respectful community, and people miss that, then a new community needs to form around something more specific in its aims? Purists, noncommercialists, anybody who is not overjoyed by the ways video on the web is going, people who think the magic is going or that its been tainted somehow, the solution is not to rage against the youtube or worry about what the masses are doing. Just create the community you want, somehow. The tools are there, just because others may misuse them doesnt mean that anybody needs to let even 1% of their dreams of the potential of vlogging get soiled by what others are doing. Then again thats probably what ourmedia set out to do in the first place, but its easier said than done. Cheers Steve Elbows --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Bill Cammack [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Sure. That's just semantics. http://revlog.blogspot.com, which you mention later, does a much better job of making it clear where they got their material. They also don't make it look like whomever originally posted the material has any affiliation with their blog whatsoever. It looks like what it is... a re-vlog. If you go to http://ourmedia.org/, the AIB video is now gone. So that's an easy fix too. You can't un-ring a bell, so that's not a fix. It prevents anyone that hasn't already seen it from getting the same incorrect impressions, which is a good thing, but it does nothing for those that already saw it and gathered their impressions of the situation. It's still a good idea until something can be decided between revlogger and content creator... IF that's a goal of the revlogger in the first place if you see something you dont like, definitely complain to that person. If they dont do anything about itthen raise a big stink. I find that most times things we dont like are just a misunderstanding. Since Brian ants to make sure people see AIB as being objectivehe should complain if someone makes him look inflamatory. as far as revlogging...let's look at a couple examples: http://revlog.blogspot.com/ (Ryanne) http://www.unitedvloggers.com/ (Michael Schaap) Do you expect either of them to email
[videoblogging] Re: LisaNova now on Mad TV
Im not keeping track deliberately but off the top of my head: KarmaBanque got a deal with Al Jazeera English to make some videos for broadcast on TV. Clive James who is an Australian famous in Britain for many years in the mainstream media, now does stuff online, though I dont know if his videos would meet the definition of videoblogging. Years ago a famous UK TV presenter called Keith Chegwin, fairly down on his luck, broadcast himself live via streaming net video for many hours every day. I believe he was infamously naked once. A famous UK soap star had to leave the program after it was revealed that he had been exposing himself on a web cam he had in his dressing room, maybe that doesnt count :D Here in the UK im finding it pretty hard to tell if there are really many web celebrities here. If I go to the uk itunes podcast directory then its dominated by BBC other mainstream media people. Im probably forgetting some really obvious example but no UK web celeb is springing to mind right now. In the UK the web has been used to launch some very sucessful (so far) musical careers, but I cant think what 'personalities' its brought into our mainstream yet. Fameseekers here are currently stil more likely to try their luck in Big Brother auditions! Our famous homegrown youtuber is that great really old bloke, he has got some media attention but didnt even allow interviews until recently, he was the only person who'd ever filmed himself, so he isnt a crossover so far. Cheers Steve Elbows --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Very cool. Is anyone keeping track of vloggers and podcasters crossing over to broadcast radio or TV? I'm going to start a before they were famous or cross-overs guide on mefeedia. So far I just have Brookers, and LisaNova but I'm trying to think of any others. Dawn and Drew? Madge Winestien? I'd like to put Ask A Ninja on that list one day. Aha, the Lonely Island Guys who are now on Saturday Night Live. Anyone else? Oh, and Amanda Cogdon What about reverse-crossover? Maybe we can come up with a list of mainstream personalities that have now crossed over into podcasting. I know NPR has a bunch. The most recent one that comes to mind are the Cartalk guys, and there's the Jim Lehrer podcast, but I need something more substantial then just NPR personalities much as i love them Oh! Heh! The digg guys! I forgot about them. Leo Laporte too... Maybe Adam Curry. He's a true hybrid. A lot of people from G4/TechTV jumped ship and landed in this new media world. Timing as they say is everything. I guess the question is... Who are your favorite videoblogging celebrities? -Mike mefeedia.com mmeiser.com/blog On 2/18/07, Bill Cammack [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Here's the video... she neglected to mention you by name. :D http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmWIY_C7XUw --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Bill Cammack BillCammack@ wrote: A) Did you get your 10%? :D B) Next time mention YOUR OWN SHOW! :D --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Harold Johnson harold.johnson@ wrote: So listen to this, guys -- I've just got to share this 'cause I just found this out and I'm still kind of spinning on it. I know someone (well, just barely) who has a boyfriend who's a regular on Mad TV. So about two weeks ago I'm talking to her about YouTube, and I mention this LisaNova, a self-described vlogger who's got a huge following in that community. This acquaintance asks me what's so special about LisaNova? and I describe her talent, the community that's pulling for her, etc. Today I find that LisaNova has now been cast on Mad TV. Coincidence? Harold [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Yahoo! Groups Links
[videoblogging] Re: LisaNova now on Mad TV
And, at least from an international point of view, Im perhaps more interested in those who 'make it' and dont cross-over. If Ask a Ninja signed some TV deal, what good is that to me in the UK? That means at best I can watch their stuff months later if its picked up by a uk tv network? Wheras Ask A Ninja got that nice lucrative advertising deal didnt they, and as far as I know this means I can still watch them wherever I am (even if i hate ads, at least I have the option). Its funny how rarely I see the international dimensions of net video being discussed in the mainstream especially business press. They throw all these huge numbers around concerning ad revenue, but I dont see all that much talk about the implications of having global audiences as well as relatively localised ones. Sometimes I wonder why the large companies that have global products brands, dont see more in these opportunities, although of course I could be overstating things as I dont know what %age of a typical popular USA vlogs audience is in the USA. Cheers Steve Elbows --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Steve Watkins [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Im not keeping track deliberately but off the top of my head: KarmaBanque got a deal with Al Jazeera English to make some videos for broadcast on TV. Clive James who is an Australian famous in Britain for many years in the mainstream media, now does stuff online, though I dont know if his videos would meet the definition of videoblogging. Years ago a famous UK TV presenter called Keith Chegwin, fairly down on his luck, broadcast himself live via streaming net video for many hours every day. I believe he was infamously naked once. A famous UK soap star had to leave the program after it was revealed that he had been exposing himself on a web cam he had in his dressing room, maybe that doesnt count :D Here in the UK im finding it pretty hard to tell if there are really many web celebrities here. If I go to the uk itunes podcast directory then its dominated by BBC other mainstream media people. Im probably forgetting some really obvious example but no UK web celeb is springing to mind right now. In the UK the web has been used to launch some very sucessful (so far) musical careers, but I cant think what 'personalities' its brought into our mainstream yet. Fameseekers here are currently stil more likely to try their luck in Big Brother auditions! Our famous homegrown youtuber is that great really old bloke, he has got some media attention but didnt even allow interviews until recently, he was the only person who'd ever filmed himself, so he isnt a crossover so far. Cheers Steve Elbows --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, groups-yahoo-com@ wrote: Very cool. Is anyone keeping track of vloggers and podcasters crossing over to broadcast radio or TV? I'm going to start a before they were famous or cross-overs guide on mefeedia. So far I just have Brookers, and LisaNova but I'm trying to think of any others. Dawn and Drew? Madge Winestien? I'd like to put Ask A Ninja on that list one day. Aha, the Lonely Island Guys who are now on Saturday Night Live. Anyone else? Oh, and Amanda Cogdon What about reverse-crossover? Maybe we can come up with a list of mainstream personalities that have now crossed over into podcasting. I know NPR has a bunch. The most recent one that comes to mind are the Cartalk guys, and there's the Jim Lehrer podcast, but I need something more substantial then just NPR personalities much as i love them Oh! Heh! The digg guys! I forgot about them. Leo Laporte too... Maybe Adam Curry. He's a true hybrid. A lot of people from G4/TechTV jumped ship and landed in this new media world. Timing as they say is everything. I guess the question is... Who are your favorite videoblogging celebrities? -Mike mefeedia.com mmeiser.com/blog On 2/18/07, Bill Cammack BillCammack@ wrote: Here's the video... she neglected to mention you by name. :D http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmWIY_C7XUw --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Bill Cammack BillCammack@ wrote: A) Did you get your 10%? :D B) Next time mention YOUR OWN SHOW! :D --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Harold Johnson harold.johnson@ wrote: So listen to this, guys -- I've just got to share this 'cause I just found this out and I'm still kind of spinning on it. I know someone (well, just barely) who has a boyfriend who's a regular on Mad TV. So about two weeks ago I'm talking to her about YouTube, and I mention this LisaNova, a self-described vlogger who's got a huge following in that community. This acquaintance asks me what's so special about LisaNova? and I describe her talent, the community that's pulling for her, etc. Today I find that LisaNova has now been cast
[videoblogging] Re: sound/mic help? (SOLUTION!)
If that is the case and your mic's connectors/plugs are mono http://www.musik-schmidt.de/osc-schmidt/catalog/images/Die_Hard_Adapter_Mono_Mini_Klinkenbuchsen_Stereo_Mini_Klinkenstecker.jpg Radio Shack used to have these. I think Mono was Black moulded plastic (stereo mini - 2 mono mini L-R) and the stereo was a red molded plastic. http://www.musik-schmidt.de/osc-schmidt/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=16966 http://secure.netsolhost.com/517570.528225/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PRODStore_Code=NAOFVProduct_Code=ST35PY2LR35JCategory_Code=CAMSND The adapter does not weigh a pound, more like a ounce. No real added weight to camera. I think you are in LA... http://www.equipmentemporium.com/videoaudio.htm Second to the last: st mini plug to L/R mini jacks $7.50 Y-cable separates stereo mini into left mono mini jack and right mono mini jack. --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Bill Cammack [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From that video you made, it looks like you're using a mono mic. The specs of the camera say that it has a stereo input. If that's the case, the number of rings on the end of your mic is going to be different from the number of rings on the plug that goes into the camera. Basically, you want both to be the same, one way or the other. Try going to Radio Shack and getting a really cheap (or actually, maybe just asking them to use it to see if it works with your camera, like Jan suggested) mixer that accepts mono inputs but outputs stereo. -- Bill C. http://ReelSolid.TV --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Halcyon halcyon@ wrote: interesting. The included adaptor has 2 bandsmaybe I can find a mono adapter and see if that works. the included 2.5mm - 3.5mm adaptor cable: http://farm1.static.flickr.com/129/394257604_63f4841808.jpg and short video of me talking with the plug pulled out a little: http://www.veoh.com/videos/v252405ZxWjZ6RJ -halcyon
[videoblogging] Re: LisaNova now on Mad TV
Yeah it's a good point. But also consider that the advertising deals Ask A Ninja has dealt with to this point have all paid us only for US views. They don't really care about the numbers internationally. I'm sure some clever tech person will develop a system that will dynamically insert the right video ad based on guessed locale of the audience member, but we're a little ways a way from that. The Lisa Nova thing is a nice landmark in terms of how to break through and get a role in Hollywood. Lisa is the first person to not have any real acting credits and then get hired to do a big league Hollywood gig. (The Lonely Island guys gradually grew and then SNL got them). It's Hollywood's version of being bought by Google. And I'm sure it will happen more and more. Ask A Ninja is a little too big to be bought now, not saying that it will never happen, but the money Hollywood has offered is no where near what we can make on Advertising/Merch. -K --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Steve Watkins [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: And, at least from an international point of view, Im perhaps more interested in those who 'make it' and dont cross-over. If Ask a Ninja signed some TV deal, what good is that to me in the UK? That means at best I can watch their stuff months later if its picked up by a uk tv network? Wheras Ask A Ninja got that nice lucrative advertising deal didnt they, and as far as I know this means I can still watch them wherever I am (even if i hate ads, at least I have the option). Its funny how rarely I see the international dimensions of net video being discussed in the mainstream especially business press. They throw all these huge numbers around concerning ad revenue, but I dont see all that much talk about the implications of having global audiences as well as relatively localised ones. Sometimes I wonder why the large companies that have global products brands, dont see more in these opportunities, although of course I could be overstating things as I dont know what %age of a typical popular USA vlogs audience is in the USA. Cheers Steve Elbows --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Steve Watkins steve@ wrote: Im not keeping track deliberately but off the top of my head: KarmaBanque got a deal with Al Jazeera English to make some videos for broadcast on TV. Clive James who is an Australian famous in Britain for many years in the mainstream media, now does stuff online, though I dont know if his videos would meet the definition of videoblogging. Years ago a famous UK TV presenter called Keith Chegwin, fairly down on his luck, broadcast himself live via streaming net video for many hours every day. I believe he was infamously naked once. A famous UK soap star had to leave the program after it was revealed that he had been exposing himself on a web cam he had in his dressing room, maybe that doesnt count :D Here in the UK im finding it pretty hard to tell if there are really many web celebrities here. If I go to the uk itunes podcast directory then its dominated by BBC other mainstream media people. Im probably forgetting some really obvious example but no UK web celeb is springing to mind right now. In the UK the web has been used to launch some very sucessful (so far) musical careers, but I cant think what 'personalities' its brought into our mainstream yet. Fameseekers here are currently stil more likely to try their luck in Big Brother auditions! Our famous homegrown youtuber is that great really old bloke, he has got some media attention but didnt even allow interviews until recently, he was the only person who'd ever filmed himself, so he isnt a crossover so far. Cheers Steve Elbows --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, groups-yahoo-com@ wrote: Very cool. Is anyone keeping track of vloggers and podcasters crossing over to broadcast radio or TV? I'm going to start a before they were famous or cross-overs guide on mefeedia. So far I just have Brookers, and LisaNova but I'm trying to think of any others. Dawn and Drew? Madge Winestien? I'd like to put Ask A Ninja on that list one day. Aha, the Lonely Island Guys who are now on Saturday Night Live. Anyone else? Oh, and Amanda Cogdon What about reverse-crossover? Maybe we can come up with a list of mainstream personalities that have now crossed over into podcasting. I know NPR has a bunch. The most recent one that comes to mind are the Cartalk guys, and there's the Jim Lehrer podcast, but I need something more substantial then just NPR personalities much as i love them Oh! Heh! The digg guys! I forgot about them. Leo Laporte too... Maybe Adam Curry. He's a true hybrid. A lot of people from G4/TechTV jumped ship and landed in this new media world. Timing as they say is everything. I guess the question
[videoblogging] Re: sound/mic help? (SOLUTION!)
My mistake, I left a link out: http://secure.netsolhost.com/517570.528225/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGYStore_Code=NAOFVCategory_Code=CAMSND For the future and pre planning for audio on location. A little late when trying to correct problems. Hope it will be of help. http://www.equipmentemporium.com/pre-prod.htm http://secure.netsolhost.com/517570.528225/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PRODStore_Code=NAOFVProduct_Code=ST35PY2LR35JCategory_Code=CAMSND The adapter does not weigh a pound, more like a ounce. No real added weight to camera. I think you are in LA... http://www.equipmentemporium.com/videoaudio.htm Second to the last: st mini plug to L/R mini jacks $7.50 Y-cable separates stereo mini into left mono mini jack and right mono mini jack.
Re: [videoblogging] Re: FireAnt.tv video thumbnails
Den 10.02.2007 kl. 02:10 skrev Frank Carver [EMAIL PROTECTED]: a href='mythunbnail.jpg' rel='thumbnail'img src='mythumbnail.jpg'//a Then it will show fine in browsers, be XHTML compliant, and easy to scrape while generating a feed. Thoughts? Doesn't work in the real world. People use thumbnails to link to their video and you can't have two links on the same object. -- Andreas Haugstrup Pedersen URL: http://www.solitude.dk/
[videoblogging] Video Blog File Type Recommendation Request
OK...I bow before the video masters. Simple question What does the videoblogging group members recommend when it comes to video file-type for a video blog. I am doing post production on a Mac with a combination of iMovieHD and FinalCut Express. I am considering .mov, .mp4, and .m4v. I have three goals in this order - Widest possible distribution with a single file format; highest quality; and smallest files size :-). The only thing I¹m not asking for is a built-in, guaranteed audience of several thousand right out of the gate. So...what say ye, video smarties? giovanni gallucci tel 469.682.6978 blog www.theagencyblog.com aim giovannigallucci msn [EMAIL PROTECTED] kinetic results, llc 14875 landmark boulevard, suite 200 addison, tx 75254 tel 972.202.9945 web www.kineticresults.com media swamp podcast network 15950 dallas parkway, suite 400 dallas, tx 75248 web www.mediaswamp.com podcast www.quesocompuesto.com video podcast www.quesocompuestotv.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
[videoblogging] Elura 100 vs. Xacti C40 (and hello!)
Hello hello, been lurking for a while now and gleaned lots of insight from you all (my first little forays into video are here: http://illdoctrine.blip.tv/). I want to pick up a second camera that's easier to carry around, and after reading up here and elsewhere I'm looking at the Elura 100 and the Xacti C40. Wondering how much difference there is, especially in terms of portability (xacti seems more pocket-sized, and just looks so much cooler lol), and audio quality (i've read the xacti is weak on sound recording). Also low light recording.. Much thanks for any insights! Jay Smooth WBAI / hiphopmusic.com
[videoblogging] Re: What really traps new talent (and it's not the gatekeepers)
Bill Cammack's advice to become an editor reflects a truism about the arts in general. The technicians generally earn a living and/or prosper while the artists would-be stars starve. This was the biggest discovery I made while hustling Hollywood Blvd one summer in the late 1950s. The middle-aged men driving new cars, living in great apts, etc. were the lighting technicians, the camera opoerators, the prop managers, etc. Those who aspired to be writers, actors, singers, dancers or performers in general comprised a huge poverty class buried beneath the riches and glitter of the successful few in those crafts. I always advise people starting college with liberal arts majors to be sure to take courses in accounting, etc. because those skills are very important in life even in the arts. --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Bill Cammack [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: +1 That's a benefit to being an editor... you ALWAYS get paid. :D If you think there are/were A LOT of reality tv shows on television, imagine how many PILOTS people made in order to pitch their shows to a production company! Whether their show is picked up or not, they still had to pay the editor to make the pilot. Same thing with music. If you think there are a lot of rappers (now that they let ANYBODY on the mic... :/ ), imagine how many people bought hours in the studio to put together a demo tape. It used to be really funny, knowing full well that some of the guys were absolute GARBAGE on the mic, and weren't going anywhere... but business is business, so the tapes/CDs got made. At least they had something to take back to the block and pull some chicks with by fronting like they're actually in the industry! :D -- Bill C. http://ReelSolid.TV --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Halcyon halcyon@ wrote: Totally agree! I think that 'quick and dirty video editor' is soon going to be the web designer of the Internet bubble days. EVERY business will need a video commercial/brochure soon -- in the same way every company needed a webpage in 99. Sharpen those imovie skills!!! -halcyon On 2/16/07, humancloner1997 rhwicker@ wrote: Yes, there are people out there who are really dumb. However, I know one enterprising professional filmmaker who shoots auditions for aspiring actresses for a fee---just like the old game of selling photographic portfolios to would-be models. Actually, there is nothing wrong with doing that. I'm surprised move vloggers haven't gotten the idea of just going door to door telling someone that for $200 they'll put up a five minute ad for their bakery (or other business) give them a copy on DVD. For those unable to do it for themselves, $200 would be a great investment if you had a location/hotel/lounge/retial shop with an interesting ambience. Ma, I found this fabulous 'Magic Shop' in NYC with powerful crystals. They said you could get an idea by watching this link on the Internet! I really 'have to have' the big quartz crystal in their window. It's only $395.00! You get the idea. Like that famous old Carvel Man (am I dating myself here?), everyone gets a kick out of seeing hearing themselves in the media--even if it is just on the Internet at YouTube. Randolfe (Randy) Wicker Hoboken, NJ One mile West of the center of the world! --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com videoblogging%40yahoogroups.com, leesarbarnes leesarbarnes@ wrote: --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com videoblogging%40yahoogroups.com, humancloner1997 rhwicker@ wrote: I couldn't agree more with Schlomo on this one. Vlogging removes the gatekeepers but traditional media tries to trap new talent. When you buy into them, you won't feature the really interesting, different and fabulous things in your own life because you have been brainwashed to think most popular is best. New talent is trapped, not by traditional media, but by their limited thinking. Case in point - I met an actress about a month ago at a photo shoot. I go into a studio once a year to get professional pictures done. I love the camera, but the whole of act of cheesing in front of one for hours on end is too rigid for my taste. So, I met this young woman who's an aspiring actress. And I use the word aspiring loosely as she's still trying to get her first gig. She was complaining that she couldn't find an agent to represent her and just couldn't get any breaks. Of course, my video podcasting hat goes on and I start telling her about the benefits to her career if she starts one. That if she could put together a show and broadcast it over the internet, she could amass a following. That people who show that they have a following are 10x more likely to get their break on TV (these are my
[videoblogging] Moving on to other podcasting ventures, selling old domains
I'm moving on to other podcasting ventures and getting rid of these domains: vlogger.pl: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=130081595534 podcasting.pl and other 7 domains: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemrd=1item=130081547263 -- Jacek Artymiak
[videoblogging] Re: Joost for Mac in Beta
I'm getting started in video blogging and would like to test the platform for Mac as well. --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Ryan Kawailani Ozawa [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Noted on BoingBoing: http://www.boingboing.net/2007/02/17/now_in_beta_intel_ma.html Links here: http://www.joost.com/betatest/ A quick review here by Bryan Wyrick: http://blog.brianwyrick.com/?p=7 Any Joosters try the Mac version? I know Windows folks have been playing with it for a while. Meanwhile I'm still scrounging about for an invite code (sheepish grin)... Ryan HawaiiVog http://www.lightfantastic.org/imr/extras/videoblog [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
[videoblogging] Re: Elura 100 vs. Xacti C40 (and hello!)
Checked out your videos. Entertaining. :) Depending on what you're trying to do, you might consider getting a digital still camera that also shoots video. I picked up the Samsung NV3, though it's unreliable sound-wise. Another option is the Sony W-70 for ~ the same price or the Sony W-100 for a little more. Both record video to a card instead of tape, so transfer to computer for editing is infinitely faster. Also, you get to carry around a still camera instead of a video camera. Comes in handy sometimes. ;) Also, use the search function. A lot of this has been discussed and is already available. http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/videoblogging/message/54600 -- Bill C. http://ReelSolid.TV --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, jsmooth995 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello hello, been lurking for a while now and gleaned lots of insight from you all (my first little forays into video are here: http://illdoctrine.blip.tv/). I want to pick up a second camera that's easier to carry around, and after reading up here and elsewhere I'm looking at the Elura 100 and the Xacti C40. Wondering how much difference there is, especially in terms of portability (xacti seems more pocket-sized, and just looks so much cooler lol), and audio quality (i've read the xacti is weak on sound recording). Also low light recording.. Much thanks for any insights! Jay Smooth WBAI / hiphopmusic.com
[videoblogging] Re: Video Blog File Type Recommendation Request
This is my personal preference for video file formats. I am by far not an expert, master or authority on this though. For the best quality and size, I prefer h.264 encoded .mov files. For the best distribution, probably Flash format. I use Final Cut Express HD to do all my editing. David http://www.davidhowellstudios.com --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Giovanni Gallucci [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: OK...I bow before the video masters. Simple question What does the videoblogging group members recommend when it comes to video file-type for a video blog. I am doing post production on a Mac with a combination of iMovieHD and FinalCut Express. I am considering .mov, .mp4, and .m4v. I have three goals in this order - Widest possible distribution with a single file format; highest quality; and smallest files size :-). The only thing I¹m not asking for is a built-in, guaranteed audience of several thousand right out of the gate. So...what say ye, video smarties? giovanni gallucci tel 469.682.6978 blog www.theagencyblog.com aim giovannigallucci msn [EMAIL PROTECTED] kinetic results, llc 14875 landmark boulevard, suite 200 addison, tx 75254 tel 972.202.9945 web www.kineticresults.com media swamp podcast network 15950 dallas parkway, suite 400 dallas, tx 75248 web www.mediaswamp.com podcast www.quesocompuesto.com video podcast www.quesocompuestotv.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
[videoblogging] Re: sound/mic help? (SOLUTION!)
Maybe you could wind some sewing thread around it and/or find s rubber washer that would keep it sitting right in the plug. Randolfe (Randy) Wicker Hoboken, NJ --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Halcyon [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: ohmygoodnesss I found something on dvinfo.net. (below) The hot scratchy sound goes away if I pull the plug out 1/16 of an inch. WTF!? What a crappy solution. Now if I'm on location I have to dangle the mic connection and hope that it's working!? ugh. Anyway, thanks for all the help and suggestions!! from dvinfo.net: I've discovered what the problem is with the external mike input on my HD1. Both the adaptor lead supplied with the camera, and the plastic 2.5/3.5 adaptor I've tried can be pushed too far into the jack socket! If they are plugged fully in, then you get lots of electrical noise: if you pull the jack out about 1/16th inch, where there's a natural, but small detent position, then all the mikes work fine. So it's simply a mechanical design problem with the jack socket used on HD1, certainly on the camera I have and from what others have said, on at least some others as well. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
[videoblogging] Re: OurMedia, Whose Media? Concerns with CC licenses...
I understand Brian's objection to how his AIB has been revlogged as if he was part of OurMedia and with a misleading political slant given his video via choice of thumbnail a quote taken out of context. I have to admit being technically challenged here. I am just starting to study linking. There is a tutorial called 'Link Love on www.freevlog.org I have to study. I've had many requests to swap links and/or for me to link to another site. I know I'm missing traffic by not having done so. What question arises in my mind is where the dividing line is between a link posted on a site that may have a stated focus. Let's say, in this case, it was called Make Love, Not War was devoted to pacifism. If such a site wanted to put a link to your content on their site you really didn't want them to do so because you held neo-con views, do you have thge right to make them remove your name link from their page? And what about all these embed this video tags on YouTube elsewhere? Once you have allowed that to be with your video, have you consented to allow anyone to embed your video on their site? Hope this question doesn't make me seem technically stupid. Randolfe (Randy) Wicker Hoboken, NJ --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Bill Cammack [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, brian conley brian_conley2005@ wrote: This morning I discovered that the work of one of my projects, Alive in Baghdad, had been posted on the front page of http://ourmedia.com. (I have enclosed a screen capture for your reference.) Not only did noone request the use of our work, or inform us of our inclusion on this site, but OurMedia presents our work in a way that could be significantly harmful to our project. At first glance, the presentation of our work on OurMedia suggests to the average viewer that AIB has a political, anti-war stance and that AIB is a part of OurMedia. In fact this could not be farther from the truth, AiB takes pains to present a balanced view of life in Iraq, that simply shows the experiences and feelings of Iraqis, without adding a political tone. Basicallyin representing AIB, OurMedia selected a thumbnail of a woman with a translated quote underneath that says May God Curse Bush and all those that brought him here. Obviously, this is not a quote that we would choose to have represent us. We worried about including that segment at all and feared that, out of context, separate from our other work, it could cause harm to the public face of the project, bring flamers, etc. However, inside of the entire episode, we felt it was acceptable and was reflective of the situation in Iraq. We care deeply about building a project that gives voice to Iraqi citizensnot towards pushing a political agenda. Such a posting can damage the perceptions of Alive in Baghdad and our future opportunities. Additionally, OurMedia indicates that we are a member of their organizationi.e. you'll notice to the right of the thumbnail, it lists a link titled member page that links to AliveinBaghdad.org. AiB is not, nor has it ever been, a member of Ourmedia. Given our experience, we question whether they actually have 125,000 members Jay @ Markus are addressing the issues and clearing up the misunderstandings, but I agree with you that someone reading that page will get certain incorrect impressions. Until reading the posts here, I didn't realize ourmedia was revlogging at all. I went to the page, saw the lady, saw the caption, clicked on member page and went straight to AiB. I think there's another link that says media page that goes to the AiB permalink for that video. I was looking for ANY member list at all, and couldn't find a list of content creators... you get sponsors partners, so that seemed odd as well. If a group's going to re-vlog material, especially sensitive material like AiB, thumbnail selection is CRITICAL. Until this situation, I would have assumed that the thumbnail used would have been the thumbnail supplied by the content creator. For instance, if you go to a video on blip and select share, you can select the actual thumbnail that the creator uploaded. I would assume that that would be used in the revlog as well. You can't use some automatically-generated thumbnail, because it's completely out of context. You can have a video about cleaning up the neighborhood with examples of what NOT to do in it, and the randomly selected thumbnail is of some guy spraying paint on the side of a wall. People's impression of the video itself, and consequentially, the group responsible for it, is going to be affected by their perception of the out-of-context image representing the video. Also, Markus has already mentioned the link issue. member page makes the person who is certainly not a member of this group think the group is cheating or trying to gain something by sneaking an affiliation with them
[videoblogging] Boston Globe Article is Online
Hey group! Here is the link to the article in the Boston Globe that I told you about last week where I was interviewed regarding the Aqua Teen Hunger Force Bomb Scare in Boston. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mGBcriyqJeg You can also view the Blog here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mGBcriyqJeg Please let me know what you think! Thanks, Darren W The Driving Blogger
[videoblogging] Re: OurMedia, Whose Media? Concerns with CC licenses...
This is a very interesting thread to me in that I am a member of Our Media yet have found myself taking issue with the moderators of the site many times in the past. I have been what they call a guest editor and was charged with providing the links on the home page of Our Media and I can say that I like every other person on that site does in fact have a polital bent. I have been in a struggle with most of the moderators at Our Media as I am one of those neo-con LIBERTARIAN members who feels greatly misrepresented and mostly censored at Our Media. I realize that the creators of AiB wish to maintain a balanced view and I must say that it has been my experience that Our Media is not in any way a balanced site and 99.9% of the users are in fact very far to the left. There is nothing at all wrong with that fact but it should be clearly stated so that viewers can be aware or beware of the site and it's content. I beleive that the poster was in fact attempting to skew the content of AiB to suite their view. It may be legal, but it should be shunned by our community as no one here would want this to happen to their work! I think that Our Media should hear from all of us that although there is likely legal authority to re-post in this way that it is nevertheless unethical. Just my two cents worth. All the best, Darren W. The Driving Blogger www.drivingblogger.blogspot.com http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mGBcriyqJeg --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, humancloner1997 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I understand Brian's objection to how his AIB has been revlogged as if he was part of OurMedia and with a misleading political slant given his video via choice of thumbnail a quote taken out of context. I have to admit being technically challenged here. I am just starting to study linking. There is a tutorial called 'Link Love on www.freevlog.org I have to study. I've had many requests to swap links and/or for me to link to another site. I know I'm missing traffic by not having done so. What question arises in my mind is where the dividing line is between a link posted on a site that may have a stated focus. Let's say, in this case, it was called Make Love, Not War was devoted to pacifism. If such a site wanted to put a link to your content on their site you really didn't want them to do so because you held neo-con views, do you have thge right to make them remove your name link from their page? And what about all these embed this video tags on YouTube elsewhere? Once you have allowed that to be with your video, have you consented to allow anyone to embed your video on their site? Hope this question doesn't make me seem technically stupid. Randolfe (Randy) Wicker Hoboken, NJ --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Bill Cammack BillCammack@ wrote: --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, brian conley brian_conley2005@ wrote: This morning I discovered that the work of one of my projects, Alive in Baghdad, had been posted on the front page of http://ourmedia.com. (I have enclosed a screen capture for your reference.) Not only did noone request the use of our work, or inform us of our inclusion on this site, but OurMedia presents our work in a way that could be significantly harmful to our project. At first glance, the presentation of our work on OurMedia suggests to the average viewer that AIB has a political, anti-war stance and that AIB is a part of OurMedia. In fact this could not be farther from the truth, AiB takes pains to present a balanced view of life in Iraq, that simply shows the experiences and feelings of Iraqis, without adding a political tone. Basicallyin representing AIB, OurMedia selected a thumbnail of a woman with a translated quote underneath that says May God Curse Bush and all those that brought him here. Obviously, this is not a quote that we would choose to have represent us. We worried about including that segment at all and feared that, out of context, separate from our other work, it could cause harm to the public face of the project, bring flamers, etc. However, inside of the entire episode, we felt it was acceptable and was reflective of the situation in Iraq. We care deeply about building a project that gives voice to Iraqi citizensnot towards pushing a political agenda. Such a posting can damage the perceptions of Alive in Baghdad and our future opportunities. Additionally, OurMedia indicates that we are a member of their organizationi.e. you'll notice to the right of the thumbnail, it lists a link titled member page that links to AliveinBaghdad.org. AiB is not, nor has it ever been, a member of Ourmedia. Given our experience, we question whether they actually have 125,000 members Jay @ Markus are addressing the issues and clearing up the misunderstandings, but I agree with you that someone
Re: [videoblogging] Re: OurMedia, Whose Media? Concerns with CC licenses...
One thing about blogging is that you can present your case - and I think AiB should do so - using the blogtools available. A great chance to speak to their mission / purpose. Make it part of the AiB blog. The screenshot. Parts of this discussion. I'd be delighted to vlog it. Jan On 2/18/07, Darren Winkler Darren Scott [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This is a very interesting thread to me in that I am a member of Our Media yet have found myself taking issue with the moderators of the site many times in the past. I have been what they call a guest editor and was charged with providing the links on the home page of Our Media and I can say that I like every other person on that site does in fact have a polital bent. I have been in a struggle with most of the moderators at Our Media as I am one of those neo-con LIBERTARIAN members who feels greatly misrepresented and mostly censored at Our Media. I realize that the creators of AiB wish to maintain a balanced view and I must say that it has been my experience that Our Media is not in any way a balanced site and 99.9% of the users are in fact very far to the left. There is nothing at all wrong with that fact but it should be clearly stated so that viewers can be aware or beware of the site and it's content. I beleive that the poster was in fact attempting to skew the content of AiB to suite their view. It may be legal, but it should be shunned by our community as no one here would want this to happen to their work! I think that Our Media should hear from all of us that although there is likely legal authority to re-post in this way that it is nevertheless unethical. Just my two cents worth. All the best, Darren W. The Driving Blogger www.drivingblogger.blogspot.com http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mGBcriyqJeg --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, humancloner1997 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I understand Brian's objection to how his AIB has been revlogged as if he was part of OurMedia and with a misleading political slant given his video via choice of thumbnail a quote taken out of context. I have to admit being technically challenged here. I am just starting to study linking. There is a tutorial called 'Link Love on www.freevlog.org I have to study. I've had many requests to swap links and/or for me to link to another site. I know I'm missing traffic by not having done so. What question arises in my mind is where the dividing line is between a link posted on a site that may have a stated focus. Let's say, in this case, it was called Make Love, Not War was devoted to pacifism. If such a site wanted to put a link to your content on their site you really didn't want them to do so because you held neo-con views, do you have thge right to make them remove your name link from their page? And what about all these embed this video tags on YouTube elsewhere? Once you have allowed that to be with your video, have you consented to allow anyone to embed your video on their site? Hope this question doesn't make me seem technically stupid. Randolfe (Randy) Wicker Hoboken, NJ --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Bill Cammack BillCammack@ wrote: --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, brian conley brian_conley2005@ wrote: This morning I discovered that the work of one of my projects, Alive in Baghdad, had been posted on the front page of http://ourmedia.com. (I have enclosed a screen capture for your reference.) Not only did noone request the use of our work, or inform us of our inclusion on this site, but OurMedia presents our work in a way that could be significantly harmful to our project. At first glance, the presentation of our work on OurMedia suggests to the average viewer that AIB has a political, anti-war stance and that AIB is a part of OurMedia. In fact this could not be farther from the truth, AiB takes pains to present a balanced view of life in Iraq, that simply shows the experiences and feelings of Iraqis, without adding a political tone. Basicallyin representing AIB, OurMedia selected a thumbnail of a woman with a translated quote underneath that says May God Curse Bush and all those that brought him here. Obviously, this is not a quote that we would choose to have represent us. We worried about including that segment at all and feared that, out of context, separate from our other work, it could cause harm to the public face of the project, bring flamers, etc. However, inside of the entire episode, we felt it was acceptable and was reflective of the situation in Iraq. We care deeply about building a project that gives voice to Iraqi citizensnot towards pushing a political agenda. Such a posting can damage the perceptions of Alive in Baghdad and our future opportunities. Additionally, OurMedia indicates that we are a member
[videoblogging] Re: Elura 100 vs. Xacti C40 (and hello!)
What up Jay welcome! I can't offer a comparison, but I've been using to Elura 100 for a lot of my v-blog episodes, and I have no complaints. Its a very affordable camera, it takes great pictures (for a 1 chipper), it has a mic imput which is a must if you're doing any interviews, and it works as a vcr and can record from external video sources. I'm using a wide angle lens for most of my videos, except when I need to zoom. I also use it as a deck for ingesting video into my laptop (I also shoot on a Canon XL1 in low light situations). I checked into the specs of the Sanyo, and I didn't see anything about a mic imput. For now, I'd take tape (MiniDV) over a hard drive recorder any day because I like to keep all of my raw, and unless you're going to save all your video on an external hard drive, all that video you shoot will have to be deleted eventually. Any one chip camera is going to be weak in low light situations. I've found the Elura to be very portable, and it will fit in your coat pocket with no problem. Here are a couple of links to some videos I've shot with the Elura 100 http://blip.tv/file/144652 http://blip.tv/file/147489 You can compare that to the XL1 http://blip.tv/file/141349 http://blip.tv/file/130236 Hope this info helps. ac --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, jsmooth995 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello hello, been lurking for a while now and gleaned lots of insight from you all (my first little forays into video are here: http://illdoctrine.blip.tv/). I want to pick up a second camera that's easier to carry around, and after reading up here and elsewhere I'm looking at the Elura 100 and the Xacti C40. Wondering how much difference there is, especially in terms of portability (xacti seems more pocket-sized, and just looks so much cooler lol), and audio quality (i've read the xacti is weak on sound recording). Also low light recording.. Much thanks for any insights! Jay Smooth WBAI / hiphopmusic.com
[videoblogging] Re: Boston Globe Article is Online
Hey gang... I posted the wrong link to the Boston Globe story... Here is the correct URL to the article: http://www.boston.com/news/local/articles/2007/02/18/sound_the_alarm/ Thanks, Darren W The Driving Blogger --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Darren Winkler Darren Scott [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hey group! Here is the link to the article in the Boston Globe that I told you about last week where I was interviewed regarding the Aqua Teen Hunger Force Bomb Scare in Boston. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mGBcriyqJeg You can also view the Blog here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mGBcriyqJeg Please let me know what you think! Thanks, Darren W The Driving Blogger
Re: [videoblogging] Joost for Mac in Beta
I downloaded and played with it a bit last night, we have a few beta testing accounts via our company. The video quality was pretty impressive over my wifi connection... froze up once or twice but in general videos started playing pretty quickly and looked pretty sharp and smooth. It beats any progressive Flash video out there I've seen, and as more people download it, it'll only get better. That said, the user interface and the content they've signed on so far leave a lot of room for improvement -- but those to me seem like the easier things to fix. The minute they give me some extra invites, I'll be happy to spread them around. On 2/18/07, Ryan Kawailani Ozawa [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Noted on BoingBoing: http://www.boingboing.net/2007/02/17/now_in_beta_intel_ma.html Links here: http://www.joost.com/betatest/ A quick review here by Bryan Wyrick: http://blog.brianwyrick.com/?p=7 Any Joosters try the Mac version? I know Windows folks have been playing with it for a while. Meanwhile I'm still scrounging about for an invite code (sheepish grin)... Ryan HawaiiVog http://www.lightfantastic.org/imr/extras/videoblog [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Yahoo! Groups Links
Re: [videoblogging] Joost for Mac in Beta
Leme hold one of dem tokens. Please. Sent from my BlackBerry wireless handheld. -Original Message- From: T Shey [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Mon, 19 Feb 2007 01:06:30 To:videoblogging@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [videoblogging] Joost for Mac in Beta I downloaded and played with it a bit last night, we have a few beta testing accounts via our company. The video quality was pretty impressive over my wifi connection... froze up once or twice but in general videos started playing pretty quickly and looked pretty sharp and smooth. It beats any progressive Flash video out there I've seen, and as more people download it, it'll only get better. That said, the user interface and the content they've signed on so far leave a lot of room for improvement -- but those to me seem like the easier things to fix. The minute they give me some extra invites, I'll be happy to spread them around. On 2/18/07, Ryan Kawailani Ozawa mailinglists@: mailto:mailinglists%40ozawa.org ozawa.org wrote: Noted on BoingBoing: http://www.boingboi: http://www.boingboing.net/2007/02/17/now_in_beta_intel_ma.html ng.net/2007/02/17/now_in_beta_intel_ma.html Links here: http://www.joost.: http://www.joost.com/betatest/ com/betatest/ A quick review here by Bryan Wyrick: http://blog.: http://blog.brianwyrick.com/?p=7 brianwyrick.com/?p=7 Any Joosters try the Mac version? I know Windows folks have been playing with it for a while. Meanwhile I'm still scrounging about for an invite code (sheepish grin)... Ryan HawaiiVog http://www.lightfan: http://www.lightfantastic.org/imr/extras/videoblog tastic.org/imr/extras/videoblog [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Yahoo! Groups Links Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/videoblogging/ * Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional * To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/videoblogging/join (Yahoo! ID required) * To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [videoblogging] Re: LisaNova now on Mad TV
A) Not even 1% B) I would have IF I HAD ONE! :D Since posting this info. to this group, I've since discovered that LisaNova (real name Lisa Donovan) previously auditioned for MadTV, but was rejected until recently. Still don't know if my reminder had any influence at all on her hiring, but you know what they say about the butterfly's movements...you know, the Butterfly Effect? Maybe my little wingflapping was just the extra nudge the cast of MadTV needed to hear in order to make a decision... Seriously, I'm not in the belief that my part in this truly made any difference. Still, you never know who's discussing you, and who they're discussing you with... Harold On 2/17/07, Bill Cammack [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A) Did you get your 10%? :D B) Next time mention YOUR OWN SHOW! :D --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com videoblogging%40yahoogroups.com, Harold Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: So listen to this, guys -- I've just got to share this 'cause I just found this out and I'm still kind of spinning on it. I know someone (well, just barely) who has a boyfriend who's a regular on Mad TV. So about two weeks ago I'm talking to her about YouTube, and I mention this LisaNova, a self-described vlogger who's got a huge following in that community. This acquaintance asks me what's so special about LisaNova? and I describe her talent, the community that's pulling for her, etc. Today I find that LisaNova has now been cast on Mad TV. Coincidence? Harold [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
[videoblogging] a gentle suggestion
...for those of you who run blogs. I'm 44 years old. I've been horribly near-sighted since I was a kid, and now my close-up vision is going as well - it's getting harder and harder for me to read small type. For some reason, the default font size on every blog theme I've seen is tiny. I'm starting to regularly use Ctrl + to be able to read blogs at all. Which gets pretty squirrelly with some layouts. And it's a trick that might not occur to many less-experienced computer users. So most blogs, by default, make themselves difficult to use for older people. A lot of us out here in audienceland are over 40 and starting to have vision problems (just you wait - it'll happen to you one day). So, if you want to enlarge your audience, ENLARGE YOUR FONT. -- best regards, Deirdré Straughan www.beginningwithi.com (personal) www.tvblob.com (work) [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
