Re: [videoblogging] Projekktor Wordpress Video Plugin
Impressive. Since the point of HTML5 video is accessibility, I just tried accessing the site on my iPad and it plays the video well. Only thing is, I can't seem to bring up the video controller, so once it finishes playback, it's dead in the water, no replay. -- Kevin Lim Cyberculturalist http://theory.isthereason.com // @brainopera This email is: [ ] bloggable[X] ask first [ ] private On Sun, May 23, 2010 at 11:17 PM, elbowsofdeath wrote: > > > I noticed that this HTML5 h.264 (with flash fallback) video player now has > a wordpress plugin: > > http://projekktor.com/ > > To quote from their site: > > "Basically it provides "shortcodes" allowing you to easily insert HTML5 > video into your posts by using a simple [video] tag. To add the pleasing > touch of Projekktor it also installs the projekktor.js (wordpress edition) > and a tiny admin backend. > > But the best thing is that the plugin automatically generates a playlist > out of your videos posted which allows you to provide a stunning telly like > experience." > > I havent tried it yet but am going to give it a go later today. Anybody > else tried it? > > I would expect players like this to add WebM support, though perhaps not > till Flash WebM support is out. > > Cheers > > Steve Elbows > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [videoblogging] Re: ReelDirector?
I love reeldirector too. Ever since I've gotten the OWLE bubo (wide angle lens) and the Pixeet360 fisheye lens, I've been having tremendous fun shooting, editing and uploading right from the iPhone. I've even shot, edited, and uploaded to Youtube and twitpic while at conferences, and because I get videos up quicker than most professional crews, these videos get retweeted pretty quick over Twitter. Kevin Lim http://theory.isthereason.com This email is: [ ] bloggable[ ] ask first [X] private Transmitted from my iPad On May 5, 2010, at 11:49 AM, neophoto3000 wrote: Thanks! That's exactly what I wanted to hear! I would love to do at least one show that's entirely iPhone/iPad self-contained (my only obstacles at the moment actually GETTING an iPhone and iPod). My only other question is uploading to YouTube from the device. Yes? No? Doable? Not? >From an artmaking standpoint, the concept of reducing the bulk and bother of all the hardware between me and the finished product really appeals to me. Thanks again! Chris --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com , Rupert Howe wrote: > > It's not low end for anyone here! (Despite all our bluster about > codecs and prosumer editing tools!) ReelDirector is one of the main > reasons I'd consider getting an iPhone, especially since Nokia hobbled > their in-phone editor. I used to shoot & cut everything in my phone > I miss being able to do it easily. > > Verdi has used ReelDirector - and some others here, I think. > > On 5 May 2010, at 16:32, neophoto3000 wrote: > > > I know this is low-end for you lot, but has anybody here played > > around with ReelDirector, the iPhone video editing app? > > > > The cons are obvious, but I'm wondering if there are any pros > > anybody can report. > > > > I'm especially interested in hearing if anybody's tooled around with > > it on the iPad... > > > > Thanks, > > Chris > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [videoblogging] Camcorder Advice Pls -
Cheryl, Like David, I LOVE the pistol grip design. Sure, the Sanyo Xacti HD1000, HD1010, and HD2000 won't stand on their own, especially with an "accessory" lens attached due to weight, but for shooting stable shots, I use a tripod anyway. If you don't need a full tripod, just get a tabletop one. Also, I checked the official documentation and realized that the camera DOES come with a remote. I never used mine, and it's probably in the box. Finally, you can check out videos in the Sanyo Xacti HD Videos group on Vimeo... this particular video shows a heavily modified Xacti HD2000 for professional videography: http://vimeo.com/sanyohd#8054780 I don't work for Sanyo, still hate how wonky the auto-balancing and focusing can get, but these are manageable through manual controls, so it's not a deal-breaker for me. Heavenly for it's relatively low-price. -- Kevin Lim Cyberculturalist http://theory.isthereason.com // @brainopera This email is: [ ] bloggable[X] ask first [ ] private On Mon, Apr 5, 2010 at 8:28 PM, David Jones wrote: > > > On Mon, Apr 5, 2010 at 10:15 AM, Richard Amirault > > > wrote: > > > > - Original Message - > > From: "Kevin Lim" > > Hello Cheryl, > > > I'm in the amateur category, so my budget has typically been below > $400. > > I ended up with the Sanyo Xacti HD1010, which is the 2nd gen to HD1000, > with > > the newest being HD2000. What's nice about this series is the MPEG4/H264 > > video format which is native to the Mac as well as video sharing sites > like > > Youtube and Vimeo. I also like the fact that for a camera under $400, it > > allows for audio line-in and interchangable lenses. This camera just made > a > > lot of sense to me. > > > > I just did a quick check and I don't see that this has "interchangable > > lenses" .. nor does it sell "under $400" .. at least normally. > > Trivial to find it under $400. $320 in fact: > http://www.google.com/products?q=sanyo+hd1010&aq=f > Specifically: > > > http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/569230-REG/Sanyo_VPC_HD1010BK_Xacti_VPC_HD1010_High_Definition.html > > Dave. > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [videoblogging] Camcorder Advice Pls -
Richard, Woah, Amazon had it for $350, but I guess the price fluctuates. Here are the lenses you can get, and I have the wide angle one. See http://en.akihabaranews.com/19049/image/little-things-make-a-difference-xacti-hd1010-1000-lenses Also take a look on Vimeo for hd1010 samples. Kevin Transmitted from my iPad On Apr 4, 2010, at 8:15 PM, Richard Amirault wrote: - Original Message - From: "Kevin Lim" Hello Cheryl, > I'm in the amateur category, so my budget has typically been below $400. I ended up with the Sanyo Xacti HD1010, which is the 2nd gen to HD1000, with the newest being HD2000. What's nice about this series is the MPEG4/H264 video format which is native to the Mac as well as video sharing sites like Youtube and Vimeo. I also like the fact that for a camera under $400, it allows for audio line-in and interchangable lenses. This camera just made a lot of sense to me. I just did a quick check and I don't see that this has "interchangable lenses" .. nor does it sell "under $400" .. at least normally. Richard Amirault N1JDU http://bostonfandom.org [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [videoblogging] Camcorder Advice Pls -
Hello Cheryl, I'm in the amateur category, so my budget has typically been below $400. I ended up with the Sanyo Xacti HD1010, which is the 2nd gen to HD1000, with the newest being HD2000. What's nice about this series is the MPEG4/H264 video format which is native to the Mac as well as video sharing sites like Youtube and Vimeo. I also like the fact that for a camera under $400, it allows for audio line-in and interchangable lenses. This camera just made a lot of sense to me. -- Kevin Lim Cyberculturalist http://theory.isthereason.com // @brainopera This email is: [ ] bloggable[X] ask first [ ] private On Sun, Apr 4, 2010 at 5:27 PM, Mark Villaseñor < videoblogyahoogr...@tailtrex.tv> wrote: > > > Cheryl Benson: "My range is under $400..." > > Given your price-point and the other factors mentioned, I'd suggest > considering a Sanyo Xacti VPC-CA9 (under three hundred at WalMart, as of > this date). > > We are using a multi-camera system with the CA9 among them, which we use > for > underwater and fowl weather clips. It works great, and in HD too! Matter of > > fact the VPC-CA9 produces images many folks confuse with our Canon XH A1s, > although there is a difference in image quality compared to the XH A1s. > (But > not anything to be concerned about for, what I imagine, many Vlogging > applications.) > > Hope this helps. > > Mark Villaseñor, > www.TailTrex.tv > Canine Adventures For Charity - sm > www.SOAR508.org > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [videoblogging] Helmet Hero Wide questions
Lisa, To be fair, I think it's more of a really-wide-angle than fisheye. From what I've read, the difference is that fisheye produce a distinct hemispherical distortion. See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fisheye_lens. The GoPro Hero Camera seems to be quite wide, but before the distortion gets as pronounced as a typical fisheye. -- Kevin Lim Cyberculturalist http://theory.isthereason.com // @brainopera This email is: [ ] bloggable[X] ask first [ ] private On Thu, Apr 1, 2010 at 2:03 PM, Lisa Rein wrote: > > > great info kevin, thanks :) > > So it's actually is a fisheye? and not just a wide angle? That's what my > friend wuz tryin to tell me hehe... > > so you're recommendation is to just get the HD version? or do you know if > there's any way to get more out of the SD? > > thanks!! > > lisa > > > > Hey all, > > I had the SD GoPro Hero cam, and recently bought the HD version. Not > > only > > do you get better resolution, the sensor seems to capture more vividly, > > especially outdoors. It's such high quality that even importing into > > iMovie > > seems to drop the HD video quality down a notch. I probably have to > figure > > out how to import it properly. > > > > Here's an example I shoot using the car mount: > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yn5l4BvjPE4 > > > > For geeks, a few subtle difference between SD & HD versions: > > - HD version now dates footage, while SD version didn't have any! > > - Audio pickup is much improved, factoring wind noise. > > - Interval shots allow longer timing, up to 1 shot per minute. > > > > I carry it out quite often, simply because it's probably the smallest > > fisheye lens camera around. Almost 180 degrees, but actually 170. > > > > > > Kevin Lim // cyberculturalist > > http://theory.isthereason.com > > Transmitted from my iPhone > > > > On Apr 1, 2010, at 1:33 PM, Richard Amirault > > > > > > wrote: > > > > > > > > - Original Message - > > From: "Lisa Rein" > >> A friend of mine is using this go pro helmet cam when he's doing his > >> racing vids: > >> > >> here's the camera: http://tinyurl.com/goprowide > >> > >> and here's the latest vid he's shot so far with it: > >> http://www.youtube.com/user/zjdub66#p/a/u/1/yB4J49_BOqg > >> > >> I'm wondering if there's any way to get higher quality out of that > >> camera. > >> He mentioned there's a firmware download that will let it take a 4 GB > >> card, but I don't think that improves the quality. > >> > >> As you can see from the vid, he's moving pretty fast... > >> > >> I'm wondering if he can trade in some of the length (53 minutes) for > >> higher quality or something. > > > > That is a standard definition camera. If he wants high def .. sell that > > and > > buy one of the companys HD units. > > > > Richard Amirault > > Boston, MA, USA > > http://n1jdu.org > > http://bostonfandom.org > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7hf9u2ZdlQ > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > Lisa Rein > > http://onlisareinsradar.com > http://www.lisarein.com > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [videoblogging] Helmet Hero Wide questions
Hey all, I had the SD GoPro Hero cam, and recently bought the HD version. Not only do you get better resolution, the sensor seems to capture more vividly, especially outdoors. It's such high quality that even importing into iMovie seems to drop the HD video quality down a notch. I probably have to figure out how to import it properly. Here's an example I shoot using the car mount: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yn5l4BvjPE4 For geeks, a few subtle difference between SD & HD versions: - HD version now dates footage, while SD version didn't have any! - Audio pickup is much improved, factoring wind noise. - Interval shots allow longer timing, up to 1 shot per minute. I carry it out quite often, simply because it's probably the smallest fisheye lens camera around. Almost 180 degrees, but actually 170. Kevin Lim // cyberculturalist http://theory.isthereason.com Transmitted from my iPhone On Apr 1, 2010, at 1:33 PM, Richard Amirault wrote: - Original Message - From: "Lisa Rein" > A friend of mine is using this go pro helmet cam when he's doing his > racing vids: > > here's the camera: http://tinyurl.com/goprowide > > and here's the latest vid he's shot so far with it: > http://www.youtube.com/user/zjdub66#p/a/u/1/yB4J49_BOqg > > I'm wondering if there's any way to get higher quality out of that camera. > He mentioned there's a firmware download that will let it take a 4 GB > card, but I don't think that improves the quality. > > As you can see from the vid, he's moving pretty fast... > > I'm wondering if he can trade in some of the length (53 minutes) for > higher quality or something. That is a standard definition camera. If he wants high def .. sell that and buy one of the companys HD units. Richard Amirault Boston, MA, USA http://n1jdu.org http://bostonfandom.org http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7hf9u2ZdlQ [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [videoblogging] Rode Videomic versus Rode Stereomic
Just a thought, but what if you got TWO Rode Videomics hooked up pointing in an inward X fashion towards your subject? I'm taking a cue from cameras with 3D stereoscopic lens. -- Kevin Lim Cyberculturalist http://theory.isthereason.com // @brainopera This email is: [ ] bloggable[X] ask first [ ] private On Wed, Mar 31, 2010 at 8:22 AM, Rupert Howe wrote: > Hey Rupert, here's a video where Gene Fama gives a great comparison of > the two mics in action on a 5D Mk2, which I think is the camera you're > thinking of attaching it to, isn't it? > http://vimeo.com/2707206 > > On 31 Mar 2010, at 12:51, Rupert Howe wrote: > > > excellent - i can have a thread all to myself. > > well, Rupert, it seems to me after a moment's consideration that the > > Stereo videomic is probably better for atmosphere and group > > discussions, whereas the more directional mono videomic would be > > better for interview use. does that sound right? > > Yes, Rupert, that would seem to make sense. > > Thanks. > > No problem. > > > > On 31 Mar 2010, at 12:37, Rupert Howe wrote: > > > > > here's another general question for the audiophiles like Richard - > > is > > > there really much difference between a mono and a stereo mic at this > > > level? surely in most cases - recording someone talking, or > > capturing > > > general atmos for instance, both channels will be almost exactly the > > > same? and the range and response isn't improved by having stereo, is > > > it? what am i missing? > > > > > > > > > On 31 Mar 2010, at 12:30, Rupert Howe wrote: > > > > > >> Does anybody have any experience comparing the quality of the Rode > > >> mono & stereo videomics? I know they're popular with videobloggers. > > >> > > >> > > >> > > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [videoblogging] video editing software for news type podcast
Hello Dina, You might want to try out BoinxTV for Mac. It starts at $199 for a sponsored edition, which is what I got: http://www.boinx.com/boinxtv/ My performance artist friend Chris Barr used it for his pseudo news network show at an art gallery: http://www.everyonethatweknow.com -- Kevin Lim Cyberculturalist http://theory.isthereason.com // @brainopera This email is: [ ] bloggable[X] ask first [ ] private On Fri, Mar 5, 2010 at 9:47 PM, Dina P. wrote: > > > Hi videobloggers, > > Can anyone recommend video editing software for a news bulletin style > show? Something that can put in a backdrop and have upper corner pictures > added in, all that newsy stuff? Any input would be appreciated. > > Thank you, > > Dina Prioste > > Get Exercised with me at: > http://getexercised.com/ > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [videoblogging] Creating (or outsourcing) title sequences for videobloggers
Thanks Jay, After vocalizing my problem, it became easiler to find solutions. As you said, Adobe After Effects and Photoshop are still the main contenders for generating sequences, and I've found two online resources to get amateurs like me up to speed... 1. After Effects Tutorials written in an approachable manner: http://ae.tutsplus.com/ 2. Stock After Effects sequence/animation templates (reasonably priced): http://videohive.net Do share if you find anything else that's relevant. I've been videoblogging as a hobby, and I just wanted a more produced title sequence to celebrate how long I've been at it :) -- Kevin Lim Cyberculturalist http://theory.isthereason.com // @brainopera This email is: [ ] bloggable[X] ask first [ ] private On Sun, Feb 28, 2010 at 8:19 PM, Jay dedman wrote: > > > > Today I'm swamped with a pletora of digital animation tools, and here I > am > > staring at Final Cut Pro wondering how the heck I'm suppose to do the > same > > thing. > > Are there any tools you've found to bring back the fun of making title > > animations (aside from fixed ones like in iMovie), or even sites where > there > > are templates folks like me could remix from? > > Things havent changed. People use Aftereffects and Phtoshop to make > titles...then bring those sequences into FCP. > Apple does have Motion, which is FCP's copy-cat AfterEffects program. > > Jay > > -- > http://ryanishungry.com > http://momentshowing.net > http://twitter.com/jaydedman > 917 371 6790 > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
[videoblogging] Creating (or outsourcing) title sequences for videobloggers
Hey all, In the old days when digital video production was more restrictive and thus in some way, simpler, I could dabble with tools like Adobe After Effects to generate neat cool title sequences. It was like Photoshop, but in motion. Today I'm swamped with a pletora of digital animation tools, and here I am staring at Final Cut Pro wondering how the heck I'm suppose to do the same thing. I've searched the archived of this Videoblogging listserv on Yahoo! group, but didn't fnd anything further on this topic. There were cool examples shared though, like http://www.watchthetitles.com/ Are there any tools you've found to bring back the fun of making title animations (aside from fixed ones like in iMovie), or even sites where there are templates folks like me could remix from? -- Kevin Lim Cyberculturalist http://theory.isthereason.com // @brainopera This email is: [ ] bloggable[X] ask first [ ] private [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [videoblogging] Re: Youtube thumbnail frame
As a workaround, the trick I've seen involves inserting the poster frame right smack in the middle of your video clip's timeline, so Youtube picks it up as the video thumbnail. I'd love to see how others creatively workaround Youtube's mechanism. -- kevin :: cyberculturalist http://theory.isthereason.com Transmitted via iPhone On Feb 18, 2010, at 3:50 PM, Chad Boeninger wrote: > That's one of the many reasons I still prefer Blip and Vimeo over > YouTube. > Both Blip and Vimeo allow you to upload a custom thumbnail, and > Vimeo even > gives you the option to choose a thumbnail from 12 clips. Maybe in > a future > version YouTube will allow more thumbnail options. Until then, > we're all > just caught in the moment with the goofiest looks on our faces > > --Chad > > On Thu, Feb 18, 2010 at 3:12 PM, taoofdavid65 > wrote: > >> >> >> No. >> >> David >> http://www.youtube.com/davidhowellca >> >> >> --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com > %40yahoogroups.com>, >> "Vaidotas" wrote: >>> >>> Hello, >>> >>> I just did a video for a client and this video will be embedded >>> onto his >> website from Youtube. However, I don't like the thumbnail frames that >> Youtube chose. They are all with my clients face and either have >> his mouth >> half open or eyes closed. >>> Is there anyway that I can choose the thumbnail picture myself? I >>> tried >> to find how, but couldn't. >>> Any ideas? >>> >>> Thanks. >>> >>> Loreta >>> >> >> >> > > > > -- > Chad F. Boeninger > libraryvoice.com - blog > libraryvoice.com/videos - videoblog > twitter.com/cfboeninger > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > >
Re: [videoblogging] Blatant copying of my Blog!
I feel your pain... I believe such content thefts have been around since the birth of blogs/rss... it's classified as "Splogs" or spam blogs. Wired had a story about the trend back in 2006: http://www.wired.com/wired/archive/14.09/splogs.html Here are some tips from http://www.fightsplog.com - David Sifry from Technorati talks about Spam and Fake Blogs<http://www.sifry.com/alerts/archives/000335.html> . - Mark Cuban's posting about Splog<http://www.blogmaverick.com/entry/1234000870054492/> and how IceRocket may stop indexing Blogger blogs because of the splog. - EWeek article on splogs<http://www.eweek.com/article2/0,1895,1849438,00.asp> - Fight Splog <http://fightsplog.blogspot.com/> - a blog which "outs" splogs. Finally, Google provides clear instructions on how to report infringing material to DMCA: http://www.google.com/dmca.html Good luck and keep us posted! -- Kevin Lim Cyberculturalist http://theory.isthereason.com // @brainopera This email is: [ ] bloggable[X] ask first [ ] private On Thu, Feb 4, 2010 at 6:19 PM, David Jones wrote: > > > On Fri, Feb 5, 2010 at 9:50 AM, Joly MacFie > > > wrote: > > > > Never seen anything quite like it. I suppose they could have crawled > > your site, but it kind of looks like they might have had ta mysql > > dump. > > Yeah, I didn't even know it was possible to do such a thing. > They copied my BBS Forum and all the posts and everything! > I'm amazed actually. > > > DMCA them! > > How do I "DMCA" them? > > I was going to complain to Godaddy to have them removed, but can't > even find a decent contact for doing that yet. > > Thanks > Dave. > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [videoblogging] A nice html5 video player with fullscreen
I just tried it via @Gruber... it brought tears to my eyes. Finally, web videos that don't feel bootstrapped to the page... it flows so naturally. I hope this is the future we agree on. Here's what Gruber had to say about it: http://daringfireball.net/linked/2010/02/01/sublimevideo - SublimeVideo — HTML5 Video Player This is so fucking great: an HTML5 video player by Jilian with beautiful playback controls, click-to-play control over automatic buffering, full-window playback with gorgeous animated transitions, and more. Works great in Safari and Chrome; Firefox support is in the works. Oh, and if you’re using a WebKit Nightly build: full-screen playback. Seriously, this is the real deal — full-screen H.264 playback with no Flash, no browser plugins, and sane CPU usage. When I wrote this piece on HTML5 and auto-buffering last month, I was focused only on the built-in browser controls. SublimeVideo shows that I was wrong — the existing browser support is probably good enough, it just needs to be supplemented with JavaScript to exert necessary control over buffering and more attractive playback controls. ----- Kevin Lim Cyberculturalist http://theory.isthereason.com This email is: [ ] bloggable [X] ask first [ ] private email locator: ╔╗╔═╦╗ ║╚╣║║╚╗ ╚═╩═╩═╝ On Mon, Feb 1, 2010 at 11:29 AM, elbowsofdeath wrote: > > > > Hello, > > This player looks very promising: > > http://jilion.com/sublime/video > > It doesnt work in firefox yet, and the fullscreen mode only works in very > recent webkit nightly build, but the potential is there, the animations are > nice, and performance seems good. > > As for the ogg theora issue, having spoken to a few people elsewhere on the > web I still feel it is far more likely that firefox will be forced to try and > get h.264 working by relying on the operating systems ability to play h264, > than stay with ogg only and run the risk of losing browser market share. > There is a lot of heat on the net about these issues but it isnt translating > into anything that makes ogg more viable, at least not at this stage. > > Cheers > > Steve Elbows > >
Re: [videoblogging] Solar Video Kit project (beta)
Hey Caleb, I read about the Solar Kit yesterday. It's great that your project caters not just to the technology, but to the education on its possible use as well. This is perhaps the Achilles' heel of projects such as the OLPC. It's far more sustainable (i.e. long term) to move into solar, especially for third-world countries where access to batteries isn't just costly, but difficult. My only question is, if this is a self-sustained videoblogging kit, how are users suppose to know or have access to Internet-connected computers to upload their file? Internet cafes? This part seems missing, which makes me wonder if sending them an old Nokia camera phone with 3G connectivity would be more viable. :) Kevin Lim Cyberculturalist http://theory.isthereason.com This email is: [ ] bloggable [X] ask first [ ] private email locator: ╔╗╔═╦╗ ║╚╣║║╚╗ ╚═╩═╩═╝
Re: [videoblogging] Re: Videogame commentary :: as :: Broadcast sports commentary
Cute gameplay video commentary for your family, especially L4D2 :) Agreed, much like watching movie subtitles, we don't need to see the overlay information all the time. Perhaps there's a way we could present useful stats in a subtitle format, so it could be toggled on/off as and when. The reason why I mention using subtitles or closed caption tracks is because this would work on Youtube and Quicktime players, including the iPhone I believe. It would display not just the score, but configurations (e.g. weapon loadouts). I'm just seeing everyone create their own standards, and I'm wondering if something more formal will ever emerge, like meta-data for gameplay spectating. Kevin Lim Cyberculturalist http://theory.isthereason.com This email is: [ ] bloggable[X] ask first [ ] private email locator: ╔╗╔═╦╗ ║╚╣║║╚╗ ╚═╩═╩═╝ On Mon, Jan 11, 2010 at 8:08 AM, mgmoon wrote: > > > Hey Kevin, > > I've created a couple/few commentaried video game videos over the years. > The videos I've created were geared towards friends and family to introduce > them to whatever game I might be playing. > Halo: http://mikemoon.net/vlog/2008/11/13/danger-canyon-run/ > L4D2: http://mikemoon.net/vlog/2009/12/29/left-for-dead-too/ > I have also created a video which included team conversations from > Teamspeak that help capture a moment in time that we can look/listen back > and remember our old comrades. > > I sorta like Seananners overlay, but I find it kinda distracting too. I > don't need to see the narrators picture throughout the gameplay. Is the > extra information, as in kills and assists being calculated from within the > game? Data output? > > Word is that the next round of nextgen games may include direct uploads to > Youtube from within the games. > I see a lot of music video style clips from gameplay too. > > I'd love to see the ability to have multi-camera views being able to be > video captured. Just think how good the story could be told if FPS (First > Person Shooters) had access to overhead or 4th person angles. Many racing > car games replay the race in beautiful remapped 3D. It'd be great if FPS and > other game types also gave you the ability to watch the replay from multiple > angles. > > Yes, video games and vlogging do cross paths and I think once we see game > players embracing the video production tools, we'll see a Renaissance of > video game vlogs and the stories they tell. > > Mike > http://vlog.mikemoon.net > > > --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com , > Kevin Lim wrote: > > > > Hello, > > Not sure if this is the right place to discuss this, but being in > > the social realm of video, perhaps this might interest some of you. > > > > Being a fan of play-by-play videogame commentary, I've noticed Youtube > > user "SeaNanners" doing something pretty fascinating: > > > > TITLE: Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2: Gameplay Videos / Modern > > Warfare 2: SeaNanners - 3rd Person Demolition: Nuke Without > > Killstreaks (MW2 Gameplay) > > SOURCE: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHlUA022jOk > > > > If you're a fan of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, what you see > > on-screen are details you'd always want to know when watching someone > > play a round. It's one of the more elaborate and clever ways of > > showing highlighting key information outside of a player's HUD. > > > > In the larger sense, I've been observing how videogames commentary > > would mirror that of broadcast sporting events... complete with > > on-screen templates showing scores and other vital statistics. While > > such video game commentary tends to be taken more seriously in places > > like South Korea and Germany, I'm intrigued to see America's take on > > the adaptation from videogame participation (for a few players) to > > spectatorship (for a mass of 'passive' viewers). There's room for > > creativity here. > > > > Have any of you seen interesting video game commentary formats such as > > the one I showed above? > > > > Perhaps more videogames should allow players to export their gameplay > > as Youtube videos. > > (Halo 3 did have built-in video replayer of sorts... but doesn't > > output as video) > > > > > > Kevin Lim > > Cyberculturalist > > http://theory.isthereason.com > > This email is: [ ] bloggable [X] ask first [ ] private > > email locator: â•"â•—â•"╠╦╗ â•`â•šâ•£â•`â•`â•šâ•— â•šâ• â•©â• â•©â• > â• > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
[videoblogging] Videogame commentary :: as :: Broadcast sports commentary
Hello, Not sure if this is the right place to discuss this, but being in the social realm of video, perhaps this might interest some of you. Being a fan of play-by-play videogame commentary, I've noticed Youtube user "SeaNanners" doing something pretty fascinating: TITLE: Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2: Gameplay Videos / Modern Warfare 2: SeaNanners - 3rd Person Demolition: Nuke Without Killstreaks (MW2 Gameplay) SOURCE: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHlUA022jOk If you're a fan of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, what you see on-screen are details you'd always want to know when watching someone play a round. It's one of the more elaborate and clever ways of showing highlighting key information outside of a player's HUD. In the larger sense, I've been observing how videogames commentary would mirror that of broadcast sporting events... complete with on-screen templates showing scores and other vital statistics. While such video game commentary tends to be taken more seriously in places like South Korea and Germany, I'm intrigued to see America's take on the adaptation from videogame participation (for a few players) to spectatorship (for a mass of 'passive' viewers). There's room for creativity here. Have any of you seen interesting video game commentary formats such as the one I showed above? Perhaps more videogames should allow players to export their gameplay as Youtube videos. (Halo 3 did have built-in video replayer of sorts... but doesn't output as video) Kevin Lim Cyberculturalist http://theory.isthereason.com This email is: [ ] bloggable[X] ask first [ ] private email locator: ╔╗╔═╦╗ ║╚╣║║╚╗ ╚═╩═╩═╝
Re: [videoblogging] Twin Camera
Wow, it's Charles Trippy & Alli Speed! This dynamic duo has been producing Youtube vids (many interactive ones) almost everyday. It's be so suitable for the kind of videos they shoot, but I wonder if it's everyone's cake. The low-distortion mic and dual cameras aren't going to make it cheap for sure. Here's the new product page I found: https://www.ionaudio.com/twinvideo (DON'T BOTHER downloading the 'product overview' PDF. It's the same picture/info as the web site) Incidentally ION also has a single-camera version: https://www.ionaudio.com/videotrack If I were to do this cheap, I'd shoot with an off-angle reflective glass so I'd appear as a ghost image over the intended scene ;) Kevin Lim Cyberculturalist http://theory.isthereason.com This email is: [ ] bloggable[X] ask first [ ] private email locator: ╔╗╔═╦╗ ║╚╣║║╚╗ ╚═╩═╩═╝ On Sat, Jan 9, 2010 at 9:14 PM, Steve Rhodes wrote: > > > Gizmodo has a photo > > > http://gizmodo.com/5442841/ion-audio-twin-video-camera-has-two-lenses-to-capture-the-action-and-your-reaction > > And here's a video from ION > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSGA6u9NYpE > > Unfortunately, the actual video from the camera is just brief shots > > -- > Steve Rhodes > > http://flickr.com/photos/ari/ photos > > http://twitter.com/tigerbeat > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [videoblogging] Brief history of video compression
This article is awesome to me. Back in the early 90s, I was helping my dad's publishing shop produce multimedia CD-ROMs. Breaking the 320x240 vidoe size barrier was a dream for me, until one day I realized that pixel-doubling in Macromedia Director didn't make the video look too bad, and it was immersive to boot! To help Jay explain the "bottleneck", if we look at production in the lens of video media literacy, the digital divide would look like this: [image: 4244864841_363a04f890_o_d.jpg] I've used this chart in my classes... it's from "Knowledge of Digital Video Manipulation Techniques and its Effect on the Preceived Credibility of Television News" by Arie Stavchansky (2006). The entire dissertation (PDF) is available at: http://webspace.utexas.edu/cherwitz/www/ie/samples/stavchansky.pdf Kevin Lim Cyberculturalist http://theory.isthereason.com This email is: [ ] bloggable[X] ask first [ ] private email locator: ╔╗╔═╦╗ ║╚╣║║╚╗ ╚═╩═╩═╝ On Mon, Jan 4, 2010 at 2:01 PM, Joly MacFie wrote: > > > I think what Jay was trying to say is that the development of free and > open video codecs is hamstrung by patented algorithms. > > joly > > > On Mon, Jan 4, 2010 at 8:10 AM, Richard Amirault > > > wrote: > > - Original Message - > > From: "Jay dedman" > > (snip) > > > >> Video compression (especially proprietary) is a bottleneck > >> with online video. > > > > Just the opposite ... video compression is a boon to online video. If > there > > were no video compression there would not be any online video. > > > > Richard Amirault > > Boston, MA, USA > > http://n1jdu.org > > http://bostonfandom.org > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7hf9u2ZdlQ > > > > > > > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > > > -- > -- > Joly MacFie 917 442 8665 Skype:punkcast > WWWhatsup NYC - http://wwwhatsup.com > http://pinstand.com - http://punkcast.com > -- > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [videoblogging] BETA TESTERS?
Jim, Thanks for the excellent overview. It was indeed BlogHer which my friend was referring to. It's like a moment of media-renaissance: end-user communities, marketers, and brands becoming fully aware of the media ecosystem, and leveraging on it for their own ends. Judging from the way I gather intelligence before purchasing a product, I do find myself referring to Youtube videos more than ever to see how it works. I can concur with you about the paradigm shift: Few years ago, I wanted to use a Nokia cameraphone for a wearable sousveillance project, so I approached a PR firm that I knew to be managing their account. The PR firm was surprised, saying they were never approached from an end-user/blogger before, mostly from client-side. They communicated my proposal to Nokia, and approved me for sponsorship. "We're ultimately selling to ourselves, which is what brands want." Kevin Lim Cyberculturalist http://theory.isthereason.com This email is: [ ] bloggable[X] ask first [ ] private email locator: ╔╗╔═╦╗ ║╚╣║║╚╗ ╚═╩═╩═╝ On Tue, Dec 29, 2009 at 6:30 PM, Jim Turner wrote: > > > Kevin I wouldn't call it a fiasco necessarily but more of a paradigm shift > in the way marketing of products occurred online with users. > > The grabfest you refer to was probably BlogHer held in Chicago where every > brand possible was trying to get their products into the hands of a blogger > that might write about it and send them traffic links etc. > > We had a similar attempt to introduce brands to bloggers at Blog World Expo > which was more of what we called a speed dating moment where bloggers could > sit down with brands and see how they could collaborate. Meaning how can we > get you to expose our products to your community. > > This is the new age of marketing in the social media world and everyone is > falling over themselves to figure it out. > > I was referring to when the bloggers had figured out that they had leverage > to the company brands in "community" and readers, or listeners or the like. > > The review products are flying off the shelves to bloggers and perhaps now > even the video world to get them to help sale the goods. > > This is in part why the FTC has now called out the disclosure regulations > related to review products. > > Jim > > > On Tue, Dec 29, 2009 at 4:10 PM, Kevin Lim > > > wrote: > > > > > > > Jim, > > I heard from an overseas girl-friend about the mommy bloggers > > fiasco, but I'm not clear what happened. Do you have details about it? > > > > From what I recall, there was a major meetup for mommy bloggers and > > brands showed up to give them tons of freebies, which turned it into a > > horrific grabfest. Folks felt ashamed by the whole incident and I > > think ethical concerns were raised. > > > > I'm sketchy as I said, and I tried googling, but lacked details. > > > > Kevin Lim > > Cyberculturalist > > http://theory.isthereason.com > > This email is: [ ] bloggable [X] ask first [ ] private > > email locator: ╔╗╔═╦╗ ║╚╣║║╚╗ ╚═╩═╩═╝ > > > > On Tue, Dec 29, 2009 at 6:02 PM, Kevin Lim > > > > > > > wrote: > > > More so than ever, companies are "googling" for users to review their > > goods. > > > > > > I find that it's best not to expect folks to give you something to > > review. > > > (Seen too many bloggers begging for review samples at gadget expos) > > > > > > You should be willing to buy and use it in the first place. > > > > > > That said, there's no harm asking politely to see what they say. > > > > > > Focus on a genre of products you enjoy reviewing, then... > > > "Write write write, get linked linked linked, be found found found" > > > > > > Another Tip: A great forum post can also go a LONG way... a buddy of > > > mine digs deep into AV equipment and shared his experience on > > > http://www.avsforum.com/. He was discovered by a major tech company > > > who invited him sign a non-disclosure to beta-test emerging new > > > consumer devices. > > > > > > > > > Kevin Lim > > > Cyberculturalist > > > http://theory.isthereason.com > > > This email is: [ ] bloggable [X] ask first [ ] private > > > email locator: ╔╗╔═╦╗ ║╚╣║║╚╗ ╚═╩═╩═╝ > > > > > > > > > > > > On Tue, Dec 29, 2009 at 5:33 PM, Jim Turner > > > > > > > > wrote: > > >> I think this is a great discussion and one I heard about three years > > ago > > >> when Mommy Bloggers were
Re: [videoblogging] BETA TESTERS?
Jim, I heard from an overseas girl-friend about the mommy bloggers fiasco, but I'm not clear what happened. Do you have details about it? >From what I recall, there was a major meetup for mommy bloggers and brands showed up to give them tons of freebies, which turned it into a horrific grabfest. Folks felt ashamed by the whole incident and I think ethical concerns were raised. I'm sketchy as I said, and I tried googling, but lacked details. Kevin Lim Cyberculturalist http://theory.isthereason.com This email is: [ ] bloggable[X] ask first [ ] private email locator: ╔╗╔═╦╗ ║╚╣║║╚╗ ╚═╩═╩═╝ On Tue, Dec 29, 2009 at 6:02 PM, Kevin Lim wrote: > More so than ever, companies are "googling" for users to review their goods. > > I find that it's best not to expect folks to give you something to review. > (Seen too many bloggers begging for review samples at gadget expos) > > You should be willing to buy and use it in the first place. > > That said, there's no harm asking politely to see what they say. > > Focus on a genre of products you enjoy reviewing, then... > "Write write write, get linked linked linked, be found found found" > > Another Tip: A great forum post can also go a LONG way... a buddy of > mine digs deep into AV equipment and shared his experience on > http://www.avsforum.com/. He was discovered by a major tech company > who invited him sign a non-disclosure to beta-test emerging new > consumer devices. > > > Kevin Lim > Cyberculturalist > http://theory.isthereason.com > This email is: [ ] bloggable [X] ask first [ ] private > email locator: ╔╗╔═╦╗ ║╚╣║║╚╗ ╚═╩═╩═╝ > > > > On Tue, Dec 29, 2009 at 5:33 PM, Jim Turner wrote: >> I think this is a great discussion and one I heard about three years ago >> when Mommy Bloggers were talking about how they should find ways to get >> their hands on things they are already using and review them. Is this >> history repeating? >> >> J >> >> On Tue, Dec 29, 2009 at 3:19 PM, David Jones wrote: >> >>> >>> >>> > > Does anyone Beta test any new video sites, or cams? Any suggestions on >>> how to >>> > > meet reps or folks looking to test new technology? >>> > > >>> > > I have a unique perspective being a traditional professional news >>> broadcast >>> > > reporter, and experienced vlogger. >>> >>> I review (engineering) products on my video blog. >>> I've found you have to build up a rep first by doing reviews on gear >>> you can get your hands on. Buy and resell if you have to, it probably >>> won't cost much. >>> Then the manufacturers might start coming to you. >>> >>> Dave. >>> >>> >> >> >> >> -- >> Jim Turner >> One By One Media, LLC >> www.onebyonemedia.com >> www.bloggersforhire.com >> @Genuine >> this email is: [ ] bloggable [x] ask first [ ] private >> >> >> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >> >> >> >> >> >> Yahoo! Groups Links >> >> >> >> >
Re: [videoblogging] BETA TESTERS?
More so than ever, companies are "googling" for users to review their goods. I find that it's best not to expect folks to give you something to review. (Seen too many bloggers begging for review samples at gadget expos) You should be willing to buy and use it in the first place. That said, there's no harm asking politely to see what they say. Focus on a genre of products you enjoy reviewing, then... "Write write write, get linked linked linked, be found found found" Another Tip: A great forum post can also go a LONG way... a buddy of mine digs deep into AV equipment and shared his experience on http://www.avsforum.com/. He was discovered by a major tech company who invited him sign a non-disclosure to beta-test emerging new consumer devices. Kevin Lim Cyberculturalist http://theory.isthereason.com This email is: [ ] bloggable[X] ask first [ ] private email locator: ╔╗╔═╦╗ ║╚╣║║╚╗ ╚═╩═╩═╝ On Tue, Dec 29, 2009 at 5:33 PM, Jim Turner wrote: > I think this is a great discussion and one I heard about three years ago > when Mommy Bloggers were talking about how they should find ways to get > their hands on things they are already using and review them. Is this > history repeating? > > J > > On Tue, Dec 29, 2009 at 3:19 PM, David Jones wrote: > >> >> >> > > Does anyone Beta test any new video sites, or cams? Any suggestions on >> how to >> > > meet reps or folks looking to test new technology? >> > > >> > > I have a unique perspective being a traditional professional news >> broadcast >> > > reporter, and experienced vlogger. >> >> I review (engineering) products on my video blog. >> I've found you have to build up a rep first by doing reviews on gear >> you can get your hands on. Buy and resell if you have to, it probably >> won't cost much. >> Then the manufacturers might start coming to you. >> >> Dave. >> >> > > > > -- > Jim Turner > One By One Media, LLC > www.onebyonemedia.com > www.bloggersforhire.com > @Genuine > this email is: [ ] bloggable [x] ask first [ ] private > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > >
Re: [videoblogging] GoPro Hero HD wide angle action video cam
Ah yes, I think I was inspired by Rambo, whom I read about from this list. He used the GoPro extensively for the canoeing trips. Enviously beautiful videos as always Roxanne! I got the Xacti HD1010 for the semi-pro HD cam features at under $400. Besides being HD, the interchangeable lens and audio line-in were what I was going for. Thing is, I've a problem managing the lighting controls in the camera. Quite often, the shot gets too bright as I pan/track the shots, as if it's over-compensating for white balance. I'm not sure if other folks face the same problem, and I've been trying to find an ideal setting for it that gives it the maximum range across video shoots. I'm not a pro-videographer, but I need versatility, without having to fiddle in the picture menus for every shot. Thoughts? Kevin Lim Cyberculturalist http://theory.isthereason.com This email is: [ ] bloggable[X] ask first [ ] private email locator: ╔╗╔═╦╗ ║╚╣║║╚╗ ╚═╩═╩═╝ On Tue, Dec 29, 2009 at 3:10 PM, Roxanne Darling wrote: > > > Ditto re: LOVE the GoPro cameras! We use them occasionally on Beach Walks, > and have turned a friend who is a waterman into a great video blogger too. > Here are some of our faves from Hawaii. We mount our cameras on canoes and > masts to get some different perspectives, and of course Rambo from down > under is the pioneer in this department! > http://rambos-locker.blogspot.com/ > > GoPro Videos > Beach Walk 742 – Huli > Heaven<http://www.beachwalks.tv/2009/06/24/beach-walk-742-huli-heaven/> > Beach Walk 730 – Kaile Paddles to Flat > Island< > http://www.beachwalks.tv/2009/03/10/beach-walk-730-kalile-paddles-to-flat-island/ > > > Beach Walk 632 – Island > Adventure< > http://www.beachwalks.tv/2008/05/08/beach-walk-632-island-adventure/> > > This one uses the wide angle lens: > Opelu Sailin’ <http://www.funhogs1.com/2009/12/02/opelu-surfin/> > <http://www.beachwalks.tv/2009/06/24/beach-walk-742-huli-heaven/> > > We have used an older Xacti - one of the first underwater versions - wish > it > would go more than 5' deep and the sounds on ours has crapped out. It's > been > a good pocket camera for weather situations tho and definitely has better > sound than the GoPro's. You can see that it is decent even in the rain and > wind: > http://www.beachwalks.tv/2008/01/03/beach-walk-561-sometimes-it-is-hard/ > > There is also an underwater group on Vimeo. > > Have fun - the waters are calling you! > > Aloha, > > Rox > > On Tue, Dec 29, 2009 at 8:11 AM, Julian Seery Gude > > >wrote: > > > > > > > > Hey Kevin, > > > > I enjoyed your GoPro video and your site. Thanks for the link - great > > stuff. > > > > How do you like your Xacti 1010. I have a CG-10 and would like the extra > > quality, FPS and such. > > > > /jules > > > > > > On Dec 29, 2009, at 12:47 PM, Kevin Lim wrote: > > > > > Hey Jules, > > > I bought the GoPro camera just before they announced the HD versions, > but > > > at least the price point didn't change. I love this little camera... > it's > > > totally wearable, waterproof and handles most lighting situations quite > > > well. Worth the money. > > > > > > Here's a driving scene I shot with it... also has a Xacti HD1010 video > > below > > > it, though not the best comparison: > > > http://theory.isthereason.com/?p=2785 > > > > > > Kevin Lim > > > Cyberculturalist > > > http://theory.isthereason.com > > > This email is: [ ] bloggable [X] ask first [ ] private > > > email locator: ╔╗╔═╦╗ ║╚╣║║╚╗ ╚═╩═╩═╝ > > > > > > On Tue, Dec 29, 2009 at 10:01 AM, Julian Seery Gude < > jul...@exceler8.com > > > >wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > I was ready Gizmag and read about the HD Hero, a new really cool wide > > angle > > > > HD video camera meant for action footage on bikes, surfboards, etc. > > > > > > > > The video looks awesome! I understand this model blows away the > former > > > > competition based on the combo of HD and the amount of wide angle. > > > > > > > > Thought you'd like to see if in case you hadn't come across this yet. > > > > > > > > Their homepage starts with a surf example and rolls into a bmx bike > > scene. > > > > > > > > http://www.goprocamera.com/ > > > > > > > > /jules > > > > > > > > --- > > > > Julian Seery Gude > > > > ju
Re: [videoblogging] GoPro Hero HD wide angle action video cam
Hey Jules,
I bought the GoPro camera just before they announced the HD versions, but
at least the price point didn't change. I love this little camera... it's
totally wearable, waterproof and handles most lighting situations quite
well. Worth the money.
Here's a driving scene I shot with it... also has a Xacti HD1010 video below
it, though not the best comparison:
http://theory.isthereason.com/?p=2785
Kevin Lim
Cyberculturalist
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On Tue, Dec 29, 2009 at 10:01 AM, Julian Seery Gude wrote:
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> I was ready Gizmag and read about the HD Hero, a new really cool wide angle
> HD video camera meant for action footage on bikes, surfboards, etc.
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> The video looks awesome! I understand this model blows away the former
> competition based on the combo of HD and the amount of wide angle.
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> Thought you'd like to see if in case you hadn't come across this yet.
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> Their homepage starts with a surf example and rolls into a bmx bike scene.
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> http://www.goprocamera.com/
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> /jules
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> ---
> Julian Seery Gude
> jul...@exceler8.com
> {561} 584-9088 or {skype} exceler8
> LOCALNa8ion.com and exceler8.com
> On the web: http://www.google.com/profiles/JulianSeeryGude
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Re: [videoblogging] Editing iPhone 3Gs Video w. FCP
Jay, I believe yfrog and flickr deal well with portrait videos... it's unconventional, but I like that we get to break traditional forms. Still, I'd like to see an iPhone video update where we get to lock-in the video/photo orientation, especially since it's way more convenient holding the iPhone in portrait mode. Kevin Lim Cyberculturalist http://theory.isthereason.com This email is: [ ] bloggable[X] ask first [ ] private email locator: ╔╗╔═╦╗ ║╚╣║║╚╗ ╚═╩═╩═╝ On Mon, Dec 28, 2009 at 5:39 PM, Jay dedman wrote: > > > On Mon, Dec 28, 2009 at 2:08 PM, theurbanreporter > > > wrote: > > I'm sure some of you are already doing this, but I just edited my first > video podcast episode using my iPhone 3Gs. > > I'm fairly happy with the quality of the iPhone vid even after being > compressed. > > I added some music to the video as well, and lower thirds (Adobe Premier > Pro). > > Curious how many of you are editing iPhone or Flip vid? > > I started editing my iPhone clips. Verdi made this nice tutorial to > keep the quality high while compressing: > > http://michaelverdi.com/2009/11/21/what-the-hell/ > > I also had to learn the hardway that it's best to hold the iPhone > horizontal while recording. If not, you have a lot of tall, narrow > video clips that mix with the horizontal clips. The tall, narrow clips > also dont post well on Youtube. > > Jay > > -- > http://ryanishungry.com > http://twitter.com/jaydedman > 917 371 6790 > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [videoblogging] Editing iPhone 3Gs Video w. FCP
Hey Amani, Nice work with the behind-the-scenes video on the iPhone. I've been experimenting with wearable and cameraphone videos for a while, and the iPhone does make capturing and distributing clips as easy as (if not easier than) a Flip cam. My goal is to produce and distribute decently produced video around events as quickly as possible. Traditionally I'd edit with iMovie with minimal fuss. More recently, I got myself several iPhone tripod solutions, inclusing the amazing OWLE (wantOWLE.com) camera mount for $99, which act as an iPhone stabilizer, provides a position-able external microphone, and most importantly, a bright 37 mm wide-angle lens built for the iPhone 3GS that improves the quality of mobile video. The mounts lets you swap lenses for the iPhone, which is insanely great. I do find that the iPhone does manage to handle tricky lighting scenarios better than regular pocket cams (e.g. Flip cam), due to the our ability to tap on the picture region for camera focus. Audio gets tricker, especially if you use an external line-in or higher quality dock-connector microphone. I learned the hard way about interference from the iPhone's cell signals, so I've to remember to turn on "Airplane mode" next time I shoot. Here's an example of a video interview I did where halfway through, I had to lower the audio and put in subtitles: http://theory.isthereason.com/?p=2832 Finally, I've been trying to work with video WITHOUT my MacBook Pro, solely relying on the iPhone to capture, edit and distribute clips online. I've used ReelDirector to edit videos on the iPhone (it's like a lite iMovie) with great success, as well as several video sharing tools such as TwitVid and Vidly. I do this mostly for the conference sessions I capture. Friends on twitter are amazed by the speed I can get the clips up for further discussion. Kevin Lim Cyberculturalist http://theory.isthereason.com This email is: [ ] bloggable [X] ask first [ ] private email locator: ╔╗╔═╦╗ ║╚╣║║╚╗ ╚═╩═╩═╝ On Mon, Dec 28, 2009 at 2:08 PM, theurbanreporter wrote: > > > > I'm sure some of you are already doing this, but I just edited my first video > podcast episode using my iPhone 3Gs. > > I'm fairly happy with the quality of the iPhone vid even after being > compressed. > > I added some music to the video as well, and lower thirds (Adobe Premier Pro). > > Curious how many of you are editing iPhone or Flip vid? > > If you have any questions, please ask! > > Here's the link. > > http://www.myurbanreport.com/2009/12/watch-this-edited-iphone-3gs-video/ > > Cheers! > > Amani Channel > www.myurbanreport.com > www.visualeyemedia.com > >
Re: [videoblogging] Magma
Andrew, Must say I really enjoyed your Rocketboom "Mag.ma explainer" video. It's like del.icio.us for online video. Kevin Lim Cyberculturalist http://theory.isthereason.com This email is: [ ] bloggable[X] ask first [ ] private email locator: ╔╗╔═╦╗ ║╚╣║║╚╗ ╚═╩═╩═╝ On Tue, Dec 1, 2009 at 3:00 PM, hamletphase wrote: > > > Hey everyone, just wanted to post a link to a video on Magma. We have made > some significant improvements to the site and its starting to catch on. > > In particular, we created an explainer video that outlines really well the > features we have up and running so far: > > http://mag.ma/andrew/211919 > > Thanks for having a look, we are always looking for feedback. > > Cheers, > Andrew > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [videoblogging] looks like VIMEO is pushing me to pay
Juan, Just wondering if I'm missing something here. I love Vimeo (it's like the flickr of video), but as an infrequent videoblogger, I use blip.tv. Even their free basic level account gives me unlimited upload video length. Why stick with Vimeo? Kevin Lim Cyberculturalist http://theory.isthereason.com This email is: [ ] bloggable[X] ask first [ ] private email locator: ╔╗╔═╦╗ ║╚╣║║╚╗ ╚═╩═╩═╝ On Mon, Nov 9, 2009 at 4:47 PM, Juan John Cardenas wrote: > > > > > you have 160.0mb for free this week...hmmm today s Monday ... I have just > uploaded 1 videofile ..88.0 mb .I am supposed to have free 500mb..per > week... > > waiting in line ??? ... I hate this message > > your video is in line waiting to be converted ...but we cant provide an > accurate guess when it will start. > > Vimo PLUS members are moved to the front of this line and never have to > wait... > > hahahha ...damn it > > __ > Windows Live: Keep your friends up to date with what you do online. > > http://www.microsoft.com/middleeast/windows/windowslive/see-it-in-action/social-network-basics.aspx?ocid=PID23461::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-xm:SI_SB_1:092010 > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [videoblogging] HD vs SD blog
Dave, I recently got the HD1010 as well and noticed that the auto-modes for white balance and focus do go nutty at times. I would switch to manual mode to have more control. You've got great lighting for your videos... that makes a huge difference. :) Kevin Lim Cyberculturalist http://theory.isthereason.com This email is: [ ] bloggable[X] ask first [ ] private email locator: ╔╗╔═╦╗ ║╚╣║║╚╗ ╚═╩═╩═╝ On Tue, Nov 3, 2009 at 4:13 PM, David Jones wrote: > > > For those interested, here is a my first blog in HD using the Xacti HD1010: > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jDsNe_bmtE > (there is also some 300fps video in there too, and the intro video is > upscaled) > and also > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91iX5sUXrOo > > compare with the old SD Canon Optura 60 DV tape: > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RUNqDK2Ryrg > > Both are shot under the same conditions, and I still have no idea how > to use the Xacti properly. > The same external mic isn't as good on the Xacti, but this just needs > tweaking I think. Some 50HZ mains hum audible due to the associated > charger cable. The outside footage uses the internal mic. > > The Xacti loses background focus sometimes when I wave my hands > around, but otherwise is pretty good. I can probably use some fixed > manual focus mode to avoid this? > > Note that the final HD MP4 file was created with a default 1280x720 > setting in MPEG Streamclip from a 20Mpbs MPEG2 output from Ulead Video > Studio 12. > Most interestingly the new HD MP4 is a good 25% less in file size than > the old SD cam MP4 created by Ulead (125MB vs 150MB for 10min), and > the results are still much better than the SD cam. > > For those who think HD takes up too much space, my hard drive space > requirements have now actually dropped since going to HD. As the H.264 > files direct from the cam are smaller than the MPEG2 files from the SD > cam. And as you can see, the final MP4 blog file is the same or > smaller for better quality. > > Dave. > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
[videoblogging] Eternalmoonwalk.com - amazing MJ tribute crowdsource video project
It's full of pop... this MJ tribute video project is clever and amazingly executed... http://www.eternalmoonwalk.com Kevin Lim Cyberculturalist http://theory.isthereason.com This email is: [ ] bloggable[X] ask first [ ] private email locator: ╔╗╔═╦╗ ║╚╣║║╚╗ ╚═╩═╩═╝
Re: [videoblogging] Re: Which cheapo Mini HD Camcorder would you buy today?
John, I've a feeling that iMovie imported it for editing in MPEG4 format instead of DV. I've once written about how iMovie's MPEG4 video editing format was bullshit, because it took very long to import and quality was lacking (e.g. titles looked bad). My short writeup at http://theory.isthereason.com/?p=705 Bottomline: Correct me if I'm wrong, but it's way better to have iMovie import/transcode into DV format to keep everything clean. Kevin Lim Cyberculturalist http://theory.isthereason.com This email is: [ ] bloggable[X] ask first [ ] private email locator: ╔╗╔═╦╗ ║╚╣║║╚╗ ╚═╩═╩═╝ On Thu, Jul 2, 2009 at 1:54 PM, John Coffey wrote: > > > One thing I noticed about editing clips from my Xacti E1 into iMovie 06 and > iMovie 09 is that even though they import nicely, and cut and paste clips, > they crap out with titles. So far, the work around is to use the Streamclip > Mpeg app that will change clips into DV files. This makes titling work much > better. > > John Coffey > > --- On Thu, 7/2/09, David King wrote: > > From: David King > Subject: Re: [videoblogging] Re: Which cheapo Mini HD Camcorder would you > buy today? > To: videoblogging@yahoogroups.com > Date: Thursday, July 2, 2009, 11:50 AM > > It's not an HDFlip - it's the Flip Ultra that shoots SD video. Still willing > to send a clip if the model of my Flip doesn't change anything... gotta love > codecs! > > David Lee King > davidleeking. com - blog > davidleeking. com/etc - videoblog > twitter | skype: davidleeking > > On Thu, Jul 2, 2009 at 10:47 AM, ryanne hodson gmail.com>wrote: > >> david >> are you using the HD flip? >> i have the little Mino and imovie 09 just does not see any of those clips >> (sees Xacti clips aplenty) >> and i know i've installed the codec. >> do you have a small clip you can send me? i'd love to see if my imovie >> will >> see your clips. >> -ryanne >> >> -- >> 508-264-0562 >> http://RyanIsHungry .com >> Twitter: http://twitter. com/ryanne >> AIM: VideoRodeo >> >> >> On Thu, Jul 2, 2009 at 10:36 AM, David King >> wrote: >> >> > >> > >> > I haven't tested in FCP (I have FCE, but not FCP and haven't tested it >> > in >> > FCE either), so not sure there. But with iMovie, no extra transcoding >> steps >> > - just what I've listed. I don't have to use mpgstreamclip or >> > anything... >> > >> > >> > David Lee King >> > davidleeking. com - blog >> > davidleeking. com/etc - videoblog >> > twitter | skype: davidleeking >> > >> > On Thu, Jul 2, 2009 at 9:15 AM, Jay dedman > > >> > wrote: >> > >> > > > Checking the 3ivx thing - on your Flip, double click the icon to >> > > > open >> > up >> > > the >> > > > folder, open the System folder, open the Install folder ... and >> install >> > > the >> > > > macintosh 3ivx installer. There's one for Windows, too - so it works >> > with >> > > > Windows Movie Maker. That's what I installed to make it work. >> > > >> > > Just so we're clearyou can import your Flip video clips into >> > > iMovie 09 and FCP without any transcoding? >> > > >> > > jay >> > > >> > > -- >> > > http://ryanishungry .com >> > > http://jaydedman. com >> > > http://twitter. com/jaydedman >> > > 917 371 6790 >> > > >> > > >> > > - - -- >> > > >> > > Yahoo! Groups Links >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > >> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >> > >> > >> > >> >> >> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >> >> >> >> - - -- >> >> Yahoo! Groups Links >> >> >> >> > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > >
Re: [videoblogging] Re: Which cheapo Mini HD Camcorder would you buy today?
David, Saw your digital photographs. Your Xacti CG10 seems to add a lot of image sharpening, so it feels like edgy HDR. Did you post-process them? No matter the camera, you've got great sense of composition. :) Kevin Lim Cyberculturalist http://theory.isthereason.com This email is: [ ] bloggable[X] ask first [ ] private email locator: ╔╗╔═╦╗ ║╚╣║║╚╗ ╚═╩═╩═╝ On Wed, Jul 1, 2009 at 9:52 PM, David Howell wrote: > > > I'm no where near a good photographer however I'm pretty impressed with the > images the CG10 takes. > > I took these today with it here in town - http://bit.ly/18tp57 > > I had the camera set on widescreen. There's also a setting for 4:3 ratio at > a higher resolution than what these are. Still...pretty good. > > I shot a bunch of video while I was there as well. We'll see what I can come > up with from what I got. > > David > http://www.disposablemedia.ca > > --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Jay dedman wrote: >> >> > I just recently bought the Xacti CG10. It's a nice little camera. I shot >> > my latest video on it - http://www.disposablemedia.ca No filters >on that >> > video and the audio is as is. Only thing I did with it was cross-fades. >> > I'm not a fan of the Flips. Hate the brick style form factor. The pistol >> > grip on the Xacti is great though. >> >> I agree that the flip cameras are good and cheap. Great recommendation >> especially for someone buying a camera for an organization. >> >> But the new Xacti CG10 is almost as inexpensive: http://bit.ly/r4lu8 >> As everyone says, the pistol grip is really the thing. I also love how >> the camera turns on immediately on flipping open the screen. Its the >> perfect pocket camera. Takes great photos as well. >> >> Jay >> >> -- >> http://ryanishungry.com >> http://jaydedman.com >> http://twitter.com/jaydedman >> 917 371 6790 >> > >
Re: [videoblogging] Re: Which cheapo Mini HD Camcorder would you buy today?
I'm intrigued by the price/performance of Xacti CG10. Several wins for it, including video directly importable into iMovie without any conversion (true?). One distinguishing feature between low-cost (Flips) vs. mid-ranged HD cameras is the image stabilization (IS) feature. Xacti CG10 cheats by using digital stabilization (is it still decent?). An optical IS feature would be a big deal if you enjoy shooting casual video handheld. Kevin Lim Cyberculturalist http://theory.isthereason.com This email is: [ ] bloggable[X] ask first [ ] private email locator: ╔╗╔═╦╗ ║╚╣║║╚╗ ╚═╩═╩═╝ On Wed, Jul 1, 2009 at 9:15 PM, Jay dedman wrote: > > >> I just recently bought the Xacti CG10. It's a nice little camera. I shot >> my latest video on it - http://www.disposablemedia.ca No filters >on that >> video and the audio is as is. Only thing I did with it was cross-fades. >> I'm not a fan of the Flips. Hate the brick style form factor. The pistol >> grip on the Xacti is great though. > > I agree that the flip cameras are good and cheap. Great recommendation > especially for someone buying a camera for an organization. > > But the new Xacti CG10 is almost as inexpensive: http://bit.ly/r4lu8 > As everyone says, the pistol grip is really the thing. I also love how > the camera turns on immediately on flipping open the screen. Its the > perfect pocket camera. Takes great photos as well. > > Jay > > -- > http://ryanishungry.com > http://jaydedman.com > http://twitter.com/jaydedman > 917 371 6790 > >
Re: [videoblogging] Re: Which cheapo Mini HD Camcorder would you buy today?
Mark my words... iPhoneHD. iPhone 3GS video chipset already handles 720p, so it's a matter of time :P Kevin Lim Cyberculturalist http://theory.isthereason.com This email is: [ ] bloggable[X] ask first [ ] private email locator: ╔╗╔═╦╗ ║╚╣║║╚╗ ╚═╩═╩═╝ On Wed, Jul 1, 2009 at 10:08 AM, Julian Seery Gude wrote: > > > LOL. Bill - you know that's exactly what I've been tossing and turning > about! I know I need/want the 30fps mobile video of the iPhone 3GS but I > love the idea of HD from watching all that pretty footage on Vimeo. I'd like > to do both but the misses would have my head! :-) > > Julian > > --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, "Julian Seery Gude" > wrote: >> >> I'd love your take on the best cheap Mini HD camcorder. >> >> Here are the contenders as far as I can tell (please add on your fave if >> you prefer it over these) >> >> - Flip Ultra HD >> - Flip Mino HD >> - Sanyo Xacti VPC-CG10 >> - Kodak Zi6 >> >> I admit I like the pistol grip form factor of the Xacti and prefer both >> the Kodak/Xacti because you can use your own memory card. BUT, I've watched >> videos' on Vimeo where the Flips having better video quality and low light >> performance. What about sound quality? The Flip's seem to do poorly in this >> area? >> >> Thanks >> >> Julian >> > >
Re: [videoblogging] iphone 3gs video testing so far
On a related note, it's finally happened... a news broadcast produced from the iPhone 3GS. With the exception of Final Cut Pro being used for editing, the video was shot using the iPhone's improved camera while voice-overs were done using the iPhone's "Voice Memos" application. CBS4 News director, Adrienne Roark, intended to make television history, so you be the judge. New iPhone Good Enough For The Evening News - Watch "CBS4 Producer Shoots Story On New iPhone 3G S" http://cbs4.com/local/iphone.Apple.Gio.2.1054634.html [I hope someone makes a basic video editing app for the iPhone!] -- Kevin Lim Cyberculturalist http://theory.isthereason.com This email is: [ ] bloggable[X] ask first [ ] private email locator: ╔╗╔═╦╗ ║╚╣║║╚╗ ╚═╩═╩═╝ On Tue, Jun 23, 2009 at 1:44 PM, Michael Verdi wrote: > > > Thanks for the pixelpipe tip. I just used it to send video to blip > (and then have blip put the link on twitter). Pretty cool. > > - Verdi > > On Tue, Jun 23, 2009 at 10:50 AM, Kevin Lim wrote: >> BTW, one of my favorite apps for the iPhone 3G and 3GS is PixelPipe (it's >> free). >> >> PixelPipe 1.4.1 now lets you push video to more social networks/ media >> sharing sites, not just Youtube. I've been using it to "simulcast" >> photos to twitter and flickr on my 3G, and I'm now psyched that I can >> do something similar for video. For services like twitter, it >> apparently uploads video as .mov to its own pixelpipe server. >> >> As seen on their blog: >> >> http://blog.pixelpipe.com/2009/06/19/publishing-video-directly-from-the-iphone-3g-s-and-pixelpipe-1-4-1/ >> > > -- > Michael Verdi > http://milkweedmediadesign.com > http://michaelverdi.com > >
Re: [videoblogging] iphone 3gs video testing so far
BTW, one of my favorite apps for the iPhone 3G and 3GS is PixelPipe (it's free). PixelPipe 1.4.1 now lets you push video to more social networks/ media sharing sites, not just Youtube. I've been using it to "simulcast" photos to twitter and flickr on my 3G, and I'm now psyched that I can do something similar for video. For services like twitter, it apparently uploads video as .mov to its own pixelpipe server. As seen on their blog: http://blog.pixelpipe.com/2009/06/19/publishing-video-directly-from-the-iphone-3g-s-and-pixelpipe-1-4-1/ Publish video directly from the phone to over 40 services, Apple provides upload to mobile.me and YouTube however we include Facebook, Twitter, 12Seconds.tv. Flickr, blip.tv, Vimeo, Photobucket and a bunch more. Video upload support for the following: Acrobat.com, blip.tv, box.net, Buzznet, Dailymotion, Dropshots, drop.io, Email, Facebook, Flickr, FotoTime, Friendfeed, FTP, Hyves.net, identi.ca*, imeem, ipernity, Jaiku*, Kewego, Kodak Gallery, kwippy*, Kyte.tv, Moby Pictures, mobile.me, Nokia Ovi, Phanfare, Photobucket, Picasa, Ping.fm*, Plerb*, Plurk*, Radar, Revver, Seesmic, Smugmug, TinyPic, Twitter*, Tumblr, Viddler, vimeo, Vox, YouAre, YouTube. Just note the "bug" where video thumbnails won't show up in the app. They know about it. Kevin Lim Cyberculturalist http://theory.isthereason.com This email is: [ ] bloggable[X] ask first [ ] private email locator: ╔╗╔═╦╗ ║╚╣║║╚╗ ╚═╩═╩═╝ On Tue, Jun 23, 2009 at 10:36 AM, Jay dedman wrote: > > >> Y'all might be interested in my rambling blog post about video on the new >> iPhone 3GS - it's here: >> http://www.davidleeking.com/2009/06/22/playing-with-iphone-3gs-video/ > > Verdi just told me that the iPhone only lets you email a <45 second > video, BUT you can upload to Youtube as big as you want. > > Verdi also said that blip currently won't accept iPhone videos through > email. > > Jay > > -- > http://ryanishungry.com > http://jaydedman.com > http://twitter.com/jaydedman > 917 371 6790 > >
Re: [videoblogging] iphone 3gs video testing so far
David, Nice elaborate post! :) Frankly speaking, I upgraded to the latest iPhone for the camera! The auto-focus and auto white balance of the iPhone 3GS camera are great, and you can massage the focus by touching on specific subjects on screen. As you've noted, I too love the decent macro feature. I agree with the video orientation being a slight issue. I find that the sensor can't pick the proper orientation if you're shooting video in odd angles such as overhead view, common in most product review videos. Hopefully we can get to "lock-in" the orientation before shooting in future firmware updates. Trimming videos on the iPhone is a breeze, and I do wish we could copy and paste segments between clips. That would make the iPhone the easiest, powerful mobile video editing smartphone. Unlike the flip video cameras, the gamechanger for me is the ability to shoot, edit and upload decent video quality immediately on the move. While uploading videos to Youtube is simple, Youtube's lengthy process time (from adding description, encoding, verifying content signature) makes me shun it towards more quicker sharing systems like YFrog.us. I shot and uploaded this example mobile video tweet using Twittelator Pro: http://yfrog.us/14cflz If the #IranElection has shown us anything, it's about the trifecta of being in the right place, right time, right network. For the longest time, I've had too many interesting videos that never saw the light of day because they were left forgotten in the pile of hard drives. Finally, the iPhone 3GS actually uses an ARM chipset capable of 720p video, but it's not enabled in software. Won't be surprised if the next iPhone would be dubbed "iPhone HD". Kevin Lim Cyberculturalist http://theory.isthereason.com This email is: [ ] bloggable[X] ask first [ ] private email locator: ╔╗╔═╦╗ ║╚╣║║╚╗ ╚═╩═╩═╝ On Mon, Jun 22, 2009 at 5:17 PM, David King wrote: > > > Y'all might be interested in my rambling blog post about video on the new > iPhone 3GS - it's here: > http://www.davidleeking.com/2009/06/22/playing-with-iphone-3gs-video/ > > The video quality is not too shabby - reports are saying it's about as good > as video on the non-HD Flip camera. I'm still a bit confused about the whole > landscape vs vertical mode... sometimes I SWEAR I'm shooting in landscape > mode ... but when I upload the video to YouTube, it's flipped it to vertical > mode. Same with iPhoto and iMovie ... but not all the time. > > Anyway - check out my post! Anyone else get the new iphone? What do YOU > think of its video capabilities? > > David Lee King > davidleeking.com - blog > davidleeking.com/etc - videoblog > twitter | skype: davidleeking > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > >
Re: Re: [videoblogging] 246 messages in February
Well, isn't this a "good thing"? What's once fringe yet legitimately useful would naturally move towards the center. I remember writing my own RSS xml feed for media enclosures during the advent of podcasting. Now folks don't even need to know what a audio/video podcast is to start one. Same dilemma of us driving cars, but not understanding every part that goes into making it. It's all blackboxed now. Even though I only discovered this mailing list late into the game, I see this group as having more signal than noise. That filter is priceless. Kevin Lim Cyberculturalist http://theory.isthereason.com This email is: [ ] bloggable[X] ask first [ ] private email locator: ╔╗╔═╦╗ ║╚╣║║╚╗ ╚═╩═╩═╝ On Thu, Mar 5, 2009 at 3:58 PM, wrote: > Hello -- This is my email autoresponder speaking. I'm traveling in some > not-very-connected parts of Africa through March 16. I will be checking > email and voicemail as often as circumstances permit, but responses will be > much slower. > > If you need a fast response and you're contacting me about Boing Boing Video > programming, please contact Derek Bledsoe (derekboingbo...@yahoo.com) and > Jolon Bankey (jolo...@jolon.com). > > If your inquiry involves Boing Boing blog business, please contact David > Pescovitz (da...@pesco.net). > > Blog post content pitches are always preferred via our web-based form, and I > won't be blogging much on the road, other than what's on the road. > > If you need to reach my agent about a speaking engagement, TV or something > like that, you'd want George Ruiz (gr...@icmtalent.com) or Nick Khan > (nk...@icmtalent.com). > > And if this is personal, thank you for your message, and thank you for your > patience. I wish you well from the road. > > XJ > > -- > > Xeni Jardin > > Host and Executive Producer, Boing Boing Video > http://www.boingboing.net/boing-boing-video/ > http://www.youtube.com/boingboingvideo > > Editor, Boing Boing Blog > http://boingboing.net > > http://xeni.net > http://twitter.com/xenijardin > voicemail: 323-843-XENI (9364) > skype: xenijardin, or 310-933-3075 > >
Re: [videoblogging] No Photo Ban in Subways, Yet an Arrest
Is there any legal article for photographers to cite, that's made into something wallet-sized? Some policemen can be reasoned with if we play nice. I wouldn't say "bet your paycheck", but rather "I know you're doing your job". Kevin Lim Cyberculturalist http://theory.isthereason.com This email is: [ ] bloggable[X] ask first [ ] private email locator: ╔╗╔═╦╗ ║╚╣║║╚╗ ╚═╩═╩═╝ On Wed, Feb 18, 2009 at 5:43 PM, Tim Street <1timstr...@gmail.com> wrote: > Thanks for sharing that. > > Tim Street > 1timstr...@gmail.com > http://1timstreet.com/blog > http://twitter.com/1timstreet > > On Feb 18, 2009, at 2:40 PM, Rupert wrote: > >> From : >> http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/18/nyregion/18about.html?_r=3 >> >> "No Photo Ban in Subways, Yet an Arrest" >> By JIM DWYER >> Published: February 17, 2009 >> >> In the map of New York's most forsaken places, it would be hard to >> top the Freeman Street stop on the No. 2 line in the Bronx, late on a >> February afternoon. Around 4:30 last Thursday, Robert Taylor stood on >> the station's elevated platform, taking a picture of a train. >> >> "A few buildings in place," he noted. "Nice little cloud cover >> overhead. I usually use them as wallpaper on my computer." >> >> Finished with his camera, Mr. Taylor, 30, was about to board the >> train when a police officer called to him. He stepped back from the >> train. >> >> "The cop wanted my ID, and I showed it to him," Mr. Taylor said. "He >> told me I couldn't take the pictures. I told him that's not true, >> that the rules permitted it. He said I was wrong. I said, 'I'm >> willing to bet your paycheck.' " >> >> Mr. Taylor was right. The officer was enforcing a nonexistent rule. >> And if recent experience is any guide, one paycheck won't come close >> to covering what a wrongful arrest in this kind of case could cost >> the taxpayers. >> >> Twice in the last five years, the Metropolitan Transportation >> Authority proposed a ban on photography in the subways as an >> antiterrorism measure. And in 2007, the city proposed severe >> restrictions on filming in the city streets, but retreated when >> visual artists and activists gathered 26,000 signatures on petitions >> of opposition within a few weeks. >> >> Both times that the transportation authority tried to ban >> photography, it, too, dropped the idea because of opposition. Even >> so, people taking pictures in the subways are regularly stopped by >> the police and asked to let the officers see their images or to >> delete them. >> >> "They don't have to do that, and it's completely unlawful to ask them >> to delete them," said Chris Dunn, a lawyer with the New York Civil >> Liberties Union. "But it comes with the explicit or implicit threat >> of arrest. It's a constant problem." >> >> Mr. Taylor — a college student and an employee of a transportation >> agency that he did not want to identify — said he had been stopped >> before when taking pictures, but without problems. >> >> Not this time. >> >> "I said, 'According to the rules of conduct, we are allowed to take >> pictures,' " Mr. Taylor said. "I showed him the rules — they're >> bookmarked on my BlackBerry." >> >> Rule 1050.9 (c) of the state code says, "Photography, filming or >> video recording in any facility or conveyance is permitted except >> that ancillary equipment such as lights, reflectors or tripods may >> not be used." >> >> Then a police sergeant arrived. >> >> "He tells me that their rules and the transit rules are different," >> Mr. Taylor said. "I tell him, 'If you feel I'm wrong, give me a >> summons and I'll see everyone in court.' The sergeant told them to >> arrest me." >> >> In handcuffs, Mr. Taylor was delivered to the Transit District 12 >> police station, and a warrant check was run. "They were citing 9/11," >> said Mr. Taylor, whose encounter was described on a blog by the >> photographer Carlos Miller. "Of course, 9/11 is serious. I said: >> 'Let's be real. We're in the Bronx on the 2 train. Let's be for real >> here. Come on.' " >> >> Before he was uncuffed, he got a batch of summonses. >> >> The first was for "taking photos from the s/b plat of incoming >> outgoing trains without
Re: [videoblogging] new Wordpress Video plugin
Interesting how Automatic's plugin description notes how "This plugin can also be used as the foundation for a video startup company." Just as there's Ning.com as an open version of Facebook, perhaps this might be the open version of Youtube. Kevin Lim Cyberculturalist http://theory.isthereason.com This email is: [ ] bloggable[X] ask first [ ] private email locator: ╔╗╔═╦╗ ║╚╣║║╚╗ ╚═╩═╩═╝ On Wed, Feb 18, 2009 at 12:50 PM, Jay dedman wrote: > we've recently talked about the hassle of using Wordpress as a > blogging platform. > Yes, if you want a hands off experience either pay for a Typepad.com > account...or use Blogger.com for free. > > But Wordpress seems to be embracing video with every year. Automatic > (company that runs wordpress.com)has put out a plugin for video > architecture: > http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/wordpresscom-video-server/ > It's for folks who want to build their own video site using Wordpress > Multi-User. > > We used to have more coders in this community who would use tools like > this. I think the rise and fall of creators, business folks, and > developers are cyclical in this group. > > Jay > > -- > http://ryanishungry.com > http://jaydedman.com > 917 371 6790 > >
Re: [videoblogging] Re: Micropayments (part 81)
Since it's related to micropayments, Joi Ito twittered that Youtube is implementing Creative Commons as well as Google Checkout for Youtube partners to sell video downloads! We previously discussed how they would likely not do it, but looks like they just did! http://www.youtube.com/blog?entry=Mp1pWVLh3_Y Kevin Lim Cyberculturalist http://theory.isthereason.com This email is: [ ] bloggable[X] ask first [ ] private email locator: ╔╗╔═╦╗ ║╚╣║║╚╗ ╚═╩═╩═╝ On Thu, Feb 12, 2009 at 9:06 AM, liza jean wrote: > we here at dyna-flix.com, being ever the contrarians, just had our > best ever month of sales. most of which comes in $5 individual > transactions. we have as yet to have any relations with advertisers. > > --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Brook Hinton > wrote: > >> >> "Free is a right" is, for >> better or worse, the mantra of the generation coming up now, and > one can't >> bend reality, only innovate within/around it . > > best of luck convinvcing all parties concerned to make your life > free. this can only be achieved by refusing to validate someone > else's expense. anyone who hopes to be comfortable for the next 10 > years had best be willing to get their hands dirty in the old > fashioned way of making something new. > > micheal moorecock wrote some lovely books - 'dancers at the end of > time'- about what people want after thousands of years of everything > being free. you might like it. > >
Re: [videoblogging] Re: Tricorn Live Now
Excellent finds guys! Since hands-on impacts learning, these tools might be something I'd unleash on students. In line with political video remixing, the most "mainstream" engine I've seen so far is http://remixamerica.org/ Kevin Lim Cyberculturalist http://theory.isthereason.com This email is: [ ] bloggable[X] ask first [ ] private email locator: ╔╗╔═╦╗ ║╚╣║║╚╗ ╚═╩═╩═╝ On Sat, Feb 7, 2009 at 11:55 AM, Steve Watkins wrote: > I like VDMX. > > There is also quartz composer on the mac, free apple developer tool, though > a bit > complex for many. > > On Windows there are plenty, Resolume Avenue 3 is quite interesting: > > http://www.resolume.com/ > > Cheers > > Steve Elbows > > --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Brook Hinton wrote: >> >> Some entry-level video mixing software: www.neuromixer.com. >> Like most of this software, though, precise editing (to points within >> clips) >> and region definition in real time is difficult to impossible due to poor >> cueing tools. >> >> On the mac side and on the higher end, Modul8 (www.garagecube.com) and >> vdmx >> (www.vidvox.net) pretty much own the field, unless you are into building >> your own, in which case look at Isadora (www.troikatronix.com) and >> Max/Msp/Jitter (www.cycling74.com). >> >> There is also an open source system but I'm blanking on the name right >> now. >> >> Brook >> >> -- >> ___ >> Brook Hinton >> film/video/audio art >> www.brookhinton.com >> studio vlog/blog: www.brookhinton.com/temporalab >> >> >> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >> > >
Re: [videoblogging] Tricorn Live Now
Speaking about video remixing, does anyone know of entry-level tools to get into video remixing as well? What do you think Wreck and Salvage use for their work? Most I've seen involve live video mixing software, VJamm 3 or modul8. Here's a great (vintage) video of Matt Black from Coldcut talking about his Coldcut live gigging setup - note this is using the old VJamm 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=II_2KKYlEMQ Kevin Lim Cyberculturalist http://theory.isthereason.com This email is: [ ] bloggable[X] ask first [ ] private email locator: ╔╗╔═╦╗ ║╚╣║║╚╗ ╚═╩═╩═╝ On Fri, Feb 6, 2009 at 1:09 AM, Irina wrote: > can someone twitter it when its up next time so i can retwitter it? > > On Mon, Feb 2, 2009 at 5:42 PM, Rupert wrote: > >> I don't think anybody has publicised this here, so I should. >> Wreck and Salvage's hour long Live show, Tricorn, is now in progress at >> http://wreckandsalvage.com/tricorn >> and it's beautiful >> >> Rupert >> http://twittervlog.tv/ >> >> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >> >> >> > > -- > http://geekentertainment.tv > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > >
Re: [videoblogging] More than 10 minutes
10min limit on Youtube, while unlimited time on the now defunked Google Video. Explains why there were even entire foreign movies posted on Google Video. Isn't it interesting how high capacity system would "naturally" be used to share commercial material? Even Justin.tv as a live streaming service has been used to illegally relay live sporting events from TV. Kevin Lim Cyberculturalist http://theory.isthereason.com This email is: [ ] bloggable[X] ask first [ ] private email locator: ╔╗╔═╦╗ ║╚╣║║╚╗ ╚═╩═╩═╝ On Fri, Jan 23, 2009 at 9:07 AM, Jay dedman wrote: > On Fri, Jan 23, 2009 at 7:48 AM, Matthew Milam wrote: >> I think the problem with videos more than 10 minutes is that alot of >> people, especially videobloggers who simply talk, get bored after awhile. > > Back in the day,Youtube instituted the 10 minute policy for several reasons. > yes, Im sure they rationalized that a 30 minute video of someone > talking could be boring. > But more importantly...it prohibited people from posting entire > Simpson episodes (22 minutes long). > There was a time when this was their biggest problem. > > Jay > > -- > http://ryanishungry.com > http://jaydedman.com > 917 371 6790 > >
Re: [videoblogging] More than 10 minutes
I could try if you like. I still have Director status when Youtube first handed them out. Uploaded a 19min video some Macworlds ago, but haven't really exceeded 10min since. Kevin Lim Cyberculturalist http://theory.isthereason.com This email is: [ ] bloggable[X] ask first [ ] private email locator: ╔╗╔═╦╗ ║╚╣║║╚╗ ╚═╩═╩═╝ On Fri, Jan 23, 2009 at 12:42 AM, @sull wrote: > part 1 and part 2 ? > > On Thu, Jan 22, 2009 at 8:47 PM, Rupert wrote: > >> Apparently if you were approved as a Director before they reduced the >> limit for Directors, you can still upload long videos. >> Has anybody here retained that superpower?! >> Jay and Ryanne have a fantastic 20 minute video that *needs* to be >> available on YouTube so it can get wider viewing. >> http://ryanishungry.com/2009/01/21/home-birth-diy-labor-and-delivery/ >> >> If not, Jay, you could upload it in 2 parts. Before birth and after...? >> >> Rupert >> http://twittervlog.tv >> >> >> On 22-Jan-09, at 5:32 PM, Jay dedman wrote: >> >> Is there anyway to upload a video longer than 10 minutes on Youtube? >> I know in the "old days", you could become a Director. >> But is there anyway around this limitation? >> >> Jay >> >> -- >> http://ryanishungry.com >> http://jaydedman.com >> 917 371 6790 >> >> Rupert >> http://twittervlog.tv/ >> Creative Mobile Filmmaking >> Shot, edited and sent with my Nokia N93 >> >> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >> >> >> > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > >
Re: [videoblogging] Spot.Us
Hello Kara, Glad to see Spot.us making rounds. This "community funded news reporting" venture explores both the future of journalism and social entrepreneurship, so I hope it gains footing in SF. Hopefully the idea makes its way across other cities, but I'd ultimately be excited to see a similar model adopted in third world countries for better news representation. This would totally compliment Global Voices Online. Which reminds me, I've got an interview with David Cohn waiting to be edited and shared. Kevin Lim Cyberculturalist http://theory.isthereason.com This email is: [ ] bloggable[X] ask first [ ] private email locator: ╔╗╔═╦╗ ║╚╣║║╚╗ ╚═╩═╩═╝ On Thu, Jan 22, 2009 at 3:31 PM, Adam Warner wrote: > Great project, it's blogged... > > http://oneeyedview.com/community-funded-reporting-spotus > > Adam W. Warner > http://wordpressmodder.org > > > > > > > From: Kara Andrade > To: videoblogging@yahoogroups.com > Sent: Thursday, January 22, 2009 3:18:52 PM > Subject: [videoblogging] Spot.Us > > Thank you Jay for referring to SpotUs! > > It¹s a pleasure and honor to be on this group list off and on for a few > years and to see our organization, just launched in Nov 2008, mentioned! I'm > grateful for the opportunity because we are currently working on funding two > stories, one of them a video story on Oscar Grant, the one mentioned > http://spot. us/pitches/ 101. > > We could really use more support from the community. Here's the e-mail we've > been sending out. If there's any way for all of you to help us by sending > e-mail blasts to anyone that you think might be interested we would be > sincerely appreciative! Since we're a platform and a tool for the community, > it's really the community we count on to drive what we do! > > Thanks everybody! > -- > KARA ANDRADE | ONLINE COMMUNITY ORGANIZER > SPOT.US: www.spot.us > 33 Pearl Street #12 | san francisco ca 94103 > t: 510.384.0788 > k...@spot.us > > Dear Spot.Us Supporters, > > Spot.Us is at it again! This time it is for a cause that is as old as civic > journalism itself: the struggle between authority and those who are > violently stricken down by authority. > > As many know, Oscar Grant III was fatally shot by a BART police officer on > New Years eve 2008 at the Fruitvale train station in Oakland, Calif. The > subsequent protests and riots proved just how potent the subject of race and > power is in Oakland. It is no surprise that our investigation into the > Oakland Police department (ongoing) was funded by so many concerned and > generous citizens in Oakland only four days before this shooting. > > We are writing to you now because we believe the young man and father, Oscar > Grant, deserves to have his story told. It's an issue that concerns the > Oakland community and affects us all. > > Who was Oscar Grant? How does this play out in the history of race as a > palpable subject in Oakland? > > Learn More and Take Action! - http://spot. us/pitches/ 101 > > Your small donation is an investment in community-driven reporting. > > There are countless untold stories in the Bay Area, from Oscar Grants death > to the phasing out of Oakland schools (another Spot.Us pitch) and they need > your support. > > Journalism can make a difference - in some situations, it can be the legacy > of a man fatally shot down before his time. Lets make sure his story is > told. > > Your small donation will go towards the short documentary about Oscar Grant. > > Learn More and Take Action! - http://spot. us/pitches/ 101 > > Sincerely, > > The Spot.Us Team > > David Cohn - Director > > Kara Andrade - Online Community Organizer > > 3a. > Money will come to you > Posted by: "Jay dedman" jay.ded...@gmail. com kinshasa2000 > Wed Jan 21, 2009 4:27 pm (PST) > > We cringe and argue about money and videoblogging often on this list. > (probably because it's important and always in our face) > > Here's an example of community funded media projects: > http://spot. us/pitches/ 101 > David Cohn has done a great job making the site usuable. > > I've said before that I think the same thing can happen for anyone's > videoblog. > If you are creating video projects that people care about, they will fund > it. > You got to hustle just like with anything...but I think it's a great > alternative to straight up advertising. > > Notice that this is more than a Paypal Button on the sidebar. > You must actually create a Pitch with a clear explanation of the > project, who you are, deliverables, a specific monetary g
Re: [videoblogging] YouTube adds "Click To Download"
Great! As Lessig mentioned, there are many tools for downloading Youtube videos, but this take a cue from the "open government" Obama is said to bring in. I'm just glad for fellow teachers and students, Youtube is adding utility to education. Kevin Lim Cyberculturalist http://theory.isthereason.com This email is: [ ] bloggable[X] ask first [ ] private email locator: ╔╗╔═╦╗ ║╚╣║║╚╗ ╚═╩═╩═╝ On Fri, Jan 16, 2009 at 5:14 PM, Rupert wrote: > YouTube in basic-feature-adding shock! > (but only for selected videos) > > On 16-Jan-09, at 1:42 PM, schlomo rabinowitz wrote: > > Hey all > This is awesome and about time! > > <http://www.lessig.org/blog/2009/01/really_great_news_from_youtube.html> > > Schlomo Rabinowitz > http://schlomo.tv - finally moving to wordpress > http://hatfactory.net - relaxed coworking > AIM:schlomochat > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > Rupert > http://twittervlog.tv/ > Creative Mobile Filmmaking > Shot, edited and sent with my Nokia N93 > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > >
Re: [videoblogging] Re: Video: Your day in moments
Adrian, Looking forward to it :) Archive.org seems to generate thumbnails from uploaded video as independent jpegs, which I've stitched together as a cover poster for previous videos. A quick and dirty way might also be to simply grab a screenshot of video thumbnails generated from within your video editing program, where you can even set the intervals of the clips. Kevin Lim Cyberculturalist http://theory.isthereason.com This email is: [ ] bloggable[X] ask first [ ] private email locator: ╔╗╔═╦╗ ║╚╣║║╚╗ ╚═╩═╩═╝ On Sun, Jan 4, 2009 at 10:51 PM, Adrian Miles wrote: > applescript can do it, don't need SMIL if you don't want to. I'll ask > a former student of mine who is doing a lot of web video stuff, might > be able to get him to make something > > On 05/01/2009, at 2:30 PM, Kevin Lim wrote: > >> I think the (1) micro-thumbnail poster approach is more viable than >> the (2) interval video approach, because I can still scrub through my >> captured video anyway. A lot of web video service can generate >> thumbnails, but does anyone know of a desktop app that can do that? >> Perhaps an Applescript / Quicktime SMIL guru here? >> > > cheers > Adrian Miles > adrian.mi...@rmit.edu.au > bachelor communication honours coordinator > vogmae.net.au > >
Re: [videoblogging] Re: Video: Your day in moments
Adrian, I think the (1) micro-thumbnail poster approach is more viable than the (2) interval video approach, because I can still scrub through my captured video anyway. A lot of web video service can generate thumbnails, but does anyone know of a desktop app that can do that? Perhaps an Applescript / Quicktime SMIL guru here? Such an app could be useful for those of us who videoblog as well ;) Kevin Lim http://theory.isthereason.com This email is: [ ] bloggable[X] ask first [ ] private email locator: ╔╗╔═╦╗ ║╚╣║║╚╗ ╚═╩═╩═╝ On Sun, Jan 4, 2009 at 10:22 PM, Adrian Miles wrote: > what you need is something that pulls a frame out of video at > nominated interval, sets its duration, and edits them together to get > a poster movie (a sort of micro poster movie). So you could, for > example: > > tell the app to grab a frame at every 5 minutes, for that frame to > have a duration of a second, and to paste it to the poster movie. (I > had a project that did this using applescript that worked reasonably > well at the time). You could of course grab a frame very minute, for > half a second and so on. This would build a small movie that just had > stills (though there's no reason you could not tell it to grab a > second of video every 5 minutes, which in many ways would be more > elegant) and when you played it you'd get a sense of the material. > > part two would be to make sure that each clip you take (the fragments) > has enough data that when clicked on it would take you to that point > in the actual clip. > > On 05/01/2009, at 2:13 PM, Kevin Lim wrote: > >> I've recently shared a 17min demo of how / why I do record my life as >> completely as possible [3], and as you can guess, cataloguing and >> searching through lengthy videos is still something I'm researching. >> Right now I've tried tagging keyframes using services like Viddler, >> but I might resort to using a thumbnail generator with hourly >> intervals so I can quickly browse through them (as inspired in this >> email thread). > > cheers > Adrian Miles > adrian.mi...@rmit.edu.au > bachelor communication honours coordinator > vogmae.net.au > >
Re: [videoblogging] Re: Video: Your day in moments
Hey Jay, Adrian and Susan, I like the interval approach for otherwise lengthy videos. Chunking is a good idea; like a moving thumbnail. In a way, "mydayyesterday" flickr group bootstraps flickr into something like 12second.tv. In addition, I know users can drop photos as comments, but can they drop flickr video as comments too? If so, then we might have a short but entirely usable seesmic clone too ;) Not entirely related, but this might change the way I record first person video as a personal memory prosthetic. I'm trying to see if I can use my wearable video camera outfit to capture my daily life, so I will never forget. Steve Mann's glogging community are doing the same thing with cameraphones [1], as they approach this from an equiveillance perspective [2] I've recently shared a 17min demo of how / why I do record my life as completely as possible [3], and as you can guess, cataloguing and searching through lengthy videos is still something I'm researching. Right now I've tried tagging keyframes using services like Viddler, but I might resort to using a thumbnail generator with hourly intervals so I can quickly browse through them (as inspired in this email thread). Sorry I'm I'm going off tangent; just thinking out loud. :) [1] http://glogger.mobi [2] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Equiveillance [3] http://theory.isthereason.com/?p=2375 Kevin Lim http://theory.isthereason.com This email is: [ ] bloggable[X] ask first [ ] private email locator: ╔╗╔═╦╗ ║╚╣║║╚╗ ╚═╩═╩═╝ On Sun, Jan 4, 2009 at 9:04 PM, Susan wrote: > Remember these, Jay? > http://vlog.kitykity.com/?cat=14 > Hope life is treating you all well :) > Susan > > --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, "Jay dedman" wrote: >> >> Steve Garfield pointed out this new Flickr group: >> http://flickr.com/groups/mydayyesterday/ >> >> "Shoot video throughout a day in your life, then put it together and > upload >> it the next day. Don't add any music or sound effects, just use what the >> camera recorded. >> It's easy. DO IT." >> >> I love this kind of simplicity. I'm always surprised how much these > mundane >> moments show especially as time passes. >> >> Jay >> >> -- >> http://ryanishungry.com >> http://jaydedman.com >> 917 371 6790 >> >> >> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >> > >
Re: [videoblogging] Video Metrics
Hello Beth, That's a great question on viewership metrics. I wish to know as well. :) I'm not as experienced as the folks here, but as a budding videoblogger (51 episodes), I use the no. of views from each video service (Youtube, Vimeo, Blip.tv) as well as Feedburner counts as my metric. Trackbacks and embeds would be indicators of true interest in my videos. My main channel is http://theorycast.blip.tv Lately there are syndication services which I've started to use which compile viewership across video services more conveniently, in particular TubeMongul.com. Only problem is that tubemongul isn't easy to upload content; I keep running into errors. Incidentally, they just introduced a new feature which provides even more stats easily. Here's their email announcement: - INTRODUCING TUBEMOGUL INPLAY: RICH STATS FROM YOUR VIDEO PLAYER We are proud to announce the launch of TubeMogul InPlay, a suite of patent-pending video tracking tools that can be set up in any Flash player (including platform players like Brightcove) within minutes. TubeMogul InPlay is part of our Premium service and is made possible by our recent acquisition of in-depth video analytics startup Illumenix. Now, anyone hosting their own Flash video or using a platform player like Brightcove can track metrics like: - Viewed-Minutes - Embedded Views - Geographics - Per-Stream Quality - More... See http://www.tubemogul.com/about/inplay.php - I know I'm just scratching the surface with how videobloggers track viewership, so I'd love to hear what others use as well. :) Kevin Lim Cyberculturalist http://theory.isthereason.com This email is: [ ] bloggable[X] ask first [ ] private email locator: ╔╗╔═╦╗ ║╚╣║║╚╗ ╚═╩═╩═╝ On Thu, Dec 11, 2008 at 6:50 PM, Beth Kanter wrote: > Hey folks, > > I'm doing some research for a workshop on social media ROI/metrics and > wanted to include an overview of what's best practices and tools for video. > > Would appreciate answers to the following: > > * What metrics are typically tracked for social media video - either video > blogging or user-generated video to help you improve your work or > demonstrate impact? > * What are the 3-5 best blog posts about the use of video metrics? > * Is there a list of video metrics analytics tools or some comparison of > what video metrics are available at the different hosting sites? > > Beth > > -- > > Beth's Blog: http://beth.typepad.com > Nonprofits and Social Media > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > >
Re: [videoblogging] Re: Youtube enables Creative Commons!
That's a neat post by Chris Messina. Creative Commons is something that helps us as amateur/indie creators thrive, but until the mainstream media conglomerates adopt it themselves (even from a marketing angle), there's little motivation for them for going the extra mile of respecting CC. Till today, do they see Creative Commons as their "friend" or "enemy"? Kevin Lim Cyberculturalist http://theory.isthereason.com This email is: [ ] bloggable[X] ask first [ ] private email locator: ╔╗╔═╦╗ ║╚╣║║╚╗ ╚═╩═╩═╝ On Tue, Nov 25, 2008 at 5:27 PM, Steve Garfield <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Yes. > > When TV stations use YouTube videos and credit, "YouTube Video," they are > disrespecting > the creator. > > --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Markus Sandy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >> Wouldn't it be great if TV programs had to give proper attribution to >> video creators of YT videos (and elsewhere)? > >
Re: [videoblogging] blip.tv supports iphone player embeds
Neat! I've been iPhone-enabling my entire blog using three WordPress plugins, including one which lets my blip.tv videos play on the iPhone. I've made a videocast of the experience... theorycast.44 :: How to iPhone-ize Your WordPress Blog http://theory.isthereason.com/?p=2274 In this episode of theorycast, I'll showcase Dale's amazing WPtouch plugin for an iPhone client theme, his Blip.it iPhone handler for mobile video playback, as well as the WPhone Admin Plugin so you can blog in true iPhone style. Kevin Lim Cyberculturalist http://theory.isthereason.com This email is: [ ] bloggable[X] ask first [ ] private email locator: ╔╗╔═╦╗ ║╚╣║║╚╗ ╚═╩═╩═╝ On Mon, Nov 24, 2008 at 1:21 PM, schlomo rabinowitz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > ...and here's how to do it! > <http://mashable.com/2008/11/24/bliptv-iphone-compatible/#more-52760> > > Schlomo Rabinowitz > http://schlomo.tv - finally moving to wordpress > http://hatfactory.net - relaxed coworking > AIM:schlomochat > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > >
[videoblogging] Live video production with BoinxTV (pre-release Mac app)
Hey all, I produce video podcasts on an occasional basis, and dabble with video as an experimental media. One of the areas I've been interested in is the growing space of live video production on the Mac. In terms of Mac-based video production studios, I've heard that daily videocasters like GeekBrief.tv use WireCast, while I've been playing with the freely available CamTwist on my end. Today, I managed to try the pre-release version of BoinxTV... and I love it. Here's the feature summary: - BoinxTV is an audiovisual mixing tool - for recording video podcasts or displaying live - overlay logos, a news ticker, or create graphical effects - apply transformations and filters to the incoming video image - runs on your Mac and supports up to three cameras From my personal experience with BoinxTV: - decently short learning curve in terms of user interface (i.e. video mixer) - it's a beta but it runs well on my 17" HD MBP, even with multiple cameras and layers active - unsure if BoinxTV is capable of acting as a video source for live video streaming (e.g. Quicktime broadcaster, Flash-based video streaming) - no idea on cost yet Here's the page where you can register to be invited to try BoinxTV: http://www.boinx.com/boinxtv/ I bet you'll get an immediate invite after registering there since I got my pre-release today (I registered some time ago). Kevin Lim Social Media Provocateur http://theory.isthereason.com This email is: [ ] bloggable[X] ask first [ ] private email locator: ╔╗╔═╦╗ ║╚╣║║╚╗ ╚═╩═╩═╝
Re: [videoblogging] Indecision - an interactive hyper-videoblog post
Rupurt, Congrats! I say it's about time someone did this! It's well-executed and simple enough that anyone I show this to will "get it". I've been dreaming to try this myself too, since the days of reading Fighting Fantasy books, and playing games like Myst / Journeyman Project. We've really come a long way from seeing video as a mere distribution medium to a more hypertextual one. :) Kevin Lim Social Media Provocateur http://theory.isthereason.com This email is: [ ] bloggable [X] ask first [ ] private email locator: ╔╗╔═╦╗ ║╚╣║║╚╗ ╚═╩═╩═╝ On Wed, Jul 23, 2008 at 3:56 PM, Frank Carver <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Wednesday, July 23, 2008, 10:50:54 AM, Rupert wrote: > >> I just used YouTube's new Annotations tool to create a little >> interactive videoblog story, created very quickly with my phone. >> Exciting that this kind of thing is possible so easily. > >> You can only see it on YouTube - here: >> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VtQg_LCq_T8&fmt=18 > > Thoroughly delightful. An interactive Rupert Rant! > > -- > Frank Carver http://www.makevideo.org.uk > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > >
Re: [videoblogging] Should Google Kill Youtube?
Interesting. To me, Youtube appears more "ghetto" than other video sharing services, but it's getting the most eyeballs so why isn't Youtube making money? Granted it does bleed incredibly for bandwidth / month, but Youtube does remain center of attention for more users and even mainstream media. I'd say Google should start having a subscription model in place (e.g. Youtube Pro) to resolve that problem altogether. Kevin Lim Social Media Provocateur http://theory.isthereason.com This email is: [ ] bloggable [X] ask first [ ] private email locator: ╔╗╔═╦╗ ║╚╣║║╚╗ ╚═╩═╩═╝ On Mon, Jun 16, 2008 at 1:24 PM, Roxanne Darling <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Fascinating Heath - thank you for posting it. It may be one of the > harbingers of the bursting bubble of internet video. > The main thing I see different between this bubble and the first bubble, is > that back then, it was the creators who got the investors all excited about > their ideas. Now, it is the users who are driving demand. There still is > an absence of many sustainable finance models, but to me there is a huge > difference between a few geeks with "cool" ideas and millions of users > demanding their daily fix of video. Think of the research value the > political campaigns are getting from being to search all the old stuff > (embarrassing speeches) that are steadily being posted online. > > Aloha, > > Rox > > On Mon, Jun 16, 2008 at 7:17 AM, Patrick Delongchamp > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > wrote: > >> Interesting indeed. >> >> I couldn't believe how badly they botched Google Video. They never >> should have had to buy Youtube in the first place. >> >> I'm surprised though that Youtube isn't bringing in much money. >> >> >> On Mon, Jun 16, 2008 at 11:32 AM, Heath >> <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> wrote: >> > Very instering article on cnet today >> > >> > http://news.cnet.com/8301-13506_3-9968220-17.html?tag=cnetfd.mt >> > >> > The big points are that Google overpaid for Youtube, (who didn't know >> > that?) But the idea that they could actually dump it, because they >> > can't figure out a way to make money off user generated video...I >> > think that is a real possibility. And I fear what that would mean >> > for all of the other video hosting sites if it happens. >> > >> > Read below.. >> > >> > Do you remember the good ol' days of YouTube? Back when a private >> > company owned it and you could post and view whatever you wanted up >> > there and no one would say a word because, well, it was practically >> > bankrupt and copyright owners knew they wouldn't get anything out of >> > a lawsuit? Those were the days, weren't they? >> > >> > Now, after a $1.65 billion buyout by Google, YouTube is not only a >> > veritable junkyard for all the crap we didn't watch a couple years >> > ago, but a bloated mess that costs too much to operate, has a huge >> > lawyer target on it, and barely incurs revenue. >> > >> > And to make matters worse, Eric Schmidt, the CEO of Google, has no >> > idea what to do about it. >> > >> > Speaking to The New Yorker, Schmidt said that it "seemed obvious" >> > that Google should be able to generate "significant amounts of money" >> > from YouTube, but so far, it has no idea what to do. >> > >> > "The goal for YouTube is to build a tremendous communityIn the >> > case of YouTube we might be wrong," he said. "We have enough leverage >> > that we have the leverage of time. We can invest for scale and not >> > have to make money right now, he said. Hopefully our system and >> > judgment is good enough if something is not going to pay out, we can >> > change it." >> > >> > But is changing it really the best idea? Since Google acquired >> > YouTube, the company has tried desperately to make something, >> > anything, from its $1.65 billion investment, but so far, it has >> > failed miserably. Of course, it thinks that 'pre- and post-roll' >> > advertisements may work, but the company isn't too sure. >> > >> > And therein lies the rub. If Google is unsure of how it can turn a >> > profit on YouTube and it still has no idea if it will be able to get >> > a return on its investment, why shouldn't it cut its losses and do >> > something drastically different? >> > >> > Now I know that you're probably thinking that I'v
Re: [videoblogging] new flip camera
I hope the original Flip Ultra drops in price now that the Miro is out. This way we could do interesting social experiments, like handing out vidcams to everyday people for ethnographic studies. On Thu, Jun 5, 2008 at 6:18 PM, Jay dedman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > http://www.engadget.com/2008/06/05/pure-digital-flip-mino-review-round-up/ > > The new Flip camera is out. > i think its got a rechargeable battery now. it did just use AA batteries. > > its cool that it comes with a USB drive built in, but it is strange > that it costs $200. > You can buy the Powershot for cheaper. > maybe it is the ease of use? > > jay > > -- > http://jaydedman.com > 917 371 6790 > > -- Kevin Lim Social Media Provocateur http://theory.isthereason.com This email is: [ ] bloggable [X] ask first [ ] private email locator: ╔╗╔═╦╗ ║╚╣║║╚╗ ╚═╩═╩═╝ 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/
