[videoblogging] Brian Conley and Jeff Rae

[Sarah Szalavitz]

Hi,
Below are more details about Brian Conley and Jeff Rae.  Email [EMAIL 
PROTECTED] if you'd like to be added to the list for updates.

cheers,
Sarah

PS: Check out this coming week's episode of Alive in Baghdad; we'll have a 
segment at the end about Brian and Jeff's situation.


Hello friends and family of Brian Conley and Alive in Baghdad,
  
If you haven't heard about Brian's detention, along with 5 others in Beijing, 
please see this article from the Washington Post 

 

  
UPDATE
  
Around 5 am US Eastern Standard Time Brian's family received calls from the US 
Embassy in Beijing. An Embassy representative had visited Brian and the 5 other 
detainees, and we were assured that they were doing ok. Brian had written 
messages to different family members and he seemed in good spirits. He seems to 
be coping well with the situation and is finding solace and distraction in 
speaking Arabic with another detainee!

All 6 men are being held with other international detainees, though not all 
together. They are in rooms of about 10 people each. 

The Embassy expects they will be released and deported without incident at the 
end of their 10 day sentence, on July 30. Brian's notes to family indicated the 
same.

Of note, 4 other people working with Students for a Free Tibet, who were 
detained on August 21, were also sentenced to 10 days administrative detention. 
See http://freetibet2008.org/ for more information.

All of the detainees were working to increase awareness about the Chinese 
government's occupation of Tibet and repression of dissent. Tibetans face 
repression on a completely different scale than foreign journalists and 
activists.


WHAT CAN YOU DO?
  
We are happy to have confirmation of the detainees well-being and appreciate 
the Embassy's work. But our work is not done, because we can still advocate for 
their early release and fair treatment during detention. 

Students for a Free Tibet is recommending the following as an advocacy 
strategy. See below for specific information on calling elected officials.
  
· close friends and family of the detained: contact their elected officials and 
urge humane treatment during the detention and a speedy and safe release of all 
international detainees (now 10, 8 of whom are US citizens)
  
· anyone who has close contacts in Congressional offices or the State 
Department: please do the same 
 
· all others: please wait to contact government officials. We want to maintain 
clear and constant pressure for action, but don't want to overwhelm and annoy 
them.
  
· everyone: continue to work on increasing media coverage of this issue, and 
spreading the word among your associates
 
And a few things I'd add:
  
· Think about the big party we'll have when they get back!
 
· Figure out ways you can provide support (emotional and other) to Brian and 
the other detainees. The situation could be worse, but it can't have been easy.
  
· Donate to Students for a Free Tibet. They've put in a lot of money, time, 
sweat and tears on this issue. The last few weeks is a small part of their 
overall work.

Thanks for all your good thoughts and work to help get them home. 

Eowyn (Brian's wife) and friends

>From Students for a Free Tibet:

When  calling the State representative or Senators:
  
It is important to call the Congressperson that represents the district where 
your family member/friend is registered. U.S. Senators are by State not 
district, so call the ones responsible for New York, or Pennsylvania.

Here is a list of congressional  representatives:
  
NEW YORK:
  
For Tom Grant: His Congressman is Jerold Nadler (District 8, New York). The 
person to speak to in the district office is Ellen Wallach, the Director of 
Constituent Services: 212-367-7350.
For Michael Liss, Jeff   Goldin and Jeremy Wells: Their Congresswoman is 
Carolyn Maloney (District 14, New York). There is no one specifically assigned 
to constituent services at the moment, so best to call the general district 
office number: 212-860-0606.
For James Powderly and   John Watterberg: Their Congresswoman is Nydia 
Velázquez and the person in the Washington D.C. office who handles these 
situations is Max Trujillo and can be reached by calling the general number and 
asking for him: 202-225-2361.
  
PENNSYLVANIA:
  
For Brian Conley: His Congressman is Chaka Fattah (District 2, Pennsylvania). 
The person to speak to in their district office is Ilona Glover: 215-387-6404.
For Jeff Rae: His   Congressman is Joe Sestak (District 7, Pennsylvania). 
Call the district   office at: 610-892-8623. 

Here is a list of U.S. Senators for NY and Pennsylvania:
New York
  
1. Clinton, Hillary Rodham- (D – NY)
 
476 RUSSELL SENATE OFFICE BUILDING 
  
WASHINGTON DC 20510
 
(202) 224-4451
  
Web Form: clinton.senate.gov/contact 

[videoblogging] Friends of Alive in Baghdad Viral vid's

[Sarah Szalavitz]

Shameless self promotion:  Can you guys digg this?

http://digg.com/politics/Ask_a_Ninja_and_Invisible_Engine_inspired_by_Alive_in_Baghdad

Our videos have gone really well today--thanks to everyone who checked 'em 
out:)


Cheers,
Sarah

>From: "Mike Meiser" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Reply-To: videoblogging@yahoogroups.com
>To: videoblogging@yahoogroups.com
>Subject: Re: [videoblogging] provocative statements...
>Date: Tue, 20 Mar 2007 17:45:52 -0400
>
>On 3/19/07, Michael Schaap <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > FYI
> >
> > In the comments on a short TechCrunch review (http://tinyurl.com/2bcqx5)
> > about VLIP i
> > read the following provocative statements:
> >
> > 'Erick' writes:
> >
> > "Unless a person is at least the slightest bit entertaining, Vlogging
> > stinks. I dont want to
> > look at some weirdo sitting at home/work talking into a webcam about 
>their
> > lame day or
> > skill or opinion. If you arent as entertaining as Ze Frank, then you 
>stink
> > and nobody wants
> > to hear/see you..."
> >
> > and David Scott Lexis writes:
> >
> > "Video blogs have been a failure, as I noted in a couple of AlwaysOn 
>Network
> > columns.
> > Videos are one thing; automatically downloading video blogs (or video
> > podcasts; I prefer
> > "video podcasts") is too bandwidth intensive, too slow, takes up too 
>much
> > hard disk space.
> >
> > You want to leave your computer on all night to download video podcasts?
> > Well, good for
> > you … but you're in the minority. How many video podcasts have been
> > successful? Do any
> > have over 10,000 subscribers to their feed?
> >
> > Compare and contrast with "standard" blogs — such as this one. Matter of
> > fact, are there
> > any video podcasts that have even 1% of the subscribers that TechCrunch 
>has?
> > None that
> > I'm aware of, and in my public blogroll I subscribe to a lot
> > (http://www.bloglines.com/
> > public/DSL).
>
>Interesting note... but then I don't know what the CPM (cost per
>thousand views) or CPM (costs per click) is on ads on tech crunch's
>blog... but I I'm pretty sure it's $2 - $5 cpm if even that. Whereas a
>video CPM is generally about $50 to even $80.   The point is
>irregardless of how far my numbers are off comparing subscribership on
>a video feed versa a blog feed is bunk. It's apples and oranges.
>
>Again... the guy is an idiot. :)
>
> >
> > Mind you, this might be a decent idea, but until bandwidth, hard disk 
>space
> > and all sorts
> > of other limitations are overcome (like the need for better and easier
> > production
> > techniques), it will remain a novelty for the SXSW crowd (and they're 
>not
> > early adopters,
> > they're "way-too-early adopters"; in the 70's they would have been 
>touting
> > the wonders of
> > AI).
> >
> > BTW, I still subscribe to several video podcasts for my iPod. But I 
>suspect
> > that I'm in the
> > minority; I know very few people outside of the Bay area who subscribe 
>to
> > more than a few
> > (if any) — and I don't know anyone in China (where I currently live) who
> > subscribes to any
> > … not even one. YouTube, thumbs up; video blogs & video podcasts, thumbs
> > down (too
> > early).
> >
> > Remember, so-called and self-anointed pioneers usually wind up with 
>arrows
> > in their
> > back. Besides, how many people really have good "TV"/video presence? Not 
>a
> > lot. Good
> > podcasters are a subset of good bloggers, but good vloggers are a subset 
>of
> > good
> > podcasters: That's a tiny set..."
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Yahoo! Groups Links
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
>
>
>Yahoo! Groups Links
>
>
>
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[videoblogging] March 20th--Friends of Alive in Baghdad Viral Promo videos

[Sarah Szalavitz]

Hi,

Great to see many of you at SXSW.  Very inspiring!!!  Now very tired and 
have no voice! :)

A few weeks back, a few friends (Kent Nicholls, Invisible Engine, 
Mickipedia, yours truly and some non vlogging types)  of Alive in Baghdad 
got together to make some funny videos to encourage folks to donate 
equipment and money to AIB.

We will be launching these videos on March 20th, which is the anniversary of 
the invasion of Iraq, and are seeking to have these videos featured by as 
many video sites as we can.  We would love to have as many friends 
participate as we can and would be delighted to have you all involved!

We have made 12 little videos—and one large compilation of all of our 
videos.  They are silly little viral videos--NOT AIB videos--if they suit 
your site, or you'd like to show some support on March 20th by linking to 
the vids or to AIB itself, we'd be thrilled!  And, of course, if you know 
major media types who might be interested, we'd be delighted.  It looks like 
we will be featured on all the major sites on the 20th, and it would be 
great to get some more viewers and perhaps some donations to Alive In 
Baghdad.

If you are interested in checking out the videos or would like more details 
on who is already participating or anything else, please send me an email 
individually and I will send you an invite to view a rough-cut compilation 
of the videos in a private section of YouTube.  You will then receive an 
invite from "OnlineVideoShare" (or the answers to your questions).


Thanks so much!  Hope you enjoy the vids!

Cheers,
Sarah Szalavitz
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[videoblogging] France Bans Citizen Journalists from Reporting Violence...please digg:)

[Sarah Szalavitz]

Hey,

Have you heard that France is trying to ban citizen journalism?  Its 
unbelievably draconian...


My college roommate wrote this--and I'd love for y'all to read it (and weep 
unfortunately) and digg it!

http://www.digg.com/politics/France_Bans_Citizen_Journalists_from_Reporting_Violence_Makes_US_Look_Good


Thanks!

cheers,
Sarah



>From: "David King" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Reply-To: videoblogging@yahoogroups.com
>To: videoblogging@yahoogroups.com
>Subject: Re: [videoblogging] Re: blog vs youtube & myspace
>Date: Wed, 7 Mar 2007 15:24:12 -0600
>
>That's what I think, too - so that's cool. I'm so completely amazed that
>this is still so new - what will it look like in 2008?
>
>Who knows - but it'll sure be fun to see.
>
>David
>
>On 3/7/07, sull <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> >
> >   David,
> >
> > Steve W. pointed out a thread from last summer (also initiated by 
>Peter).
> > http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/videoblogging/message/47091
> >
> > It doesnt have to be an either/or scenario. Though it certainly can be 
>for
> > some.
> > I have always said to use the YouTubesque services to your benefit if
> > needed
> > and to also maintain your own controllable space (site/blog/domain).
> > Everyone is different and most people on this list, at least i can 
>assume,
> > DO have their own sites and do not only rely on any service, not even
> > blip.
> > It is a mix of being more serious, dedicated, savvy and adoptive of
> > "grassroots" type of technologies.
> > I dont know of anyone here who only has a myspace page, a youtube 
>profile
> > and a flickr account.
> > Most take it the next level.
> >
> > sull
> >
> > On 07 Mar 2007 12:31:26 -0800, David King 
><[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > Carter (I think) said:
> > >
> > > > But if I want to have conversations using video content as the
> > > > starting point, I wouldn't think of YouTube.
> > >
> > > Help me out here - why is it an either/or thing with using Youtube for
> > > conversations? I'm not getting that. Because Youtube works basically 
>the
> > > same as any other video hosting service - you can still embed your
> > youtube
> > > videos on your real blog, and basically ignore the youtube part of it.
> > You
> > > still get your videoblog's rss feed, and you still get your 
>videoblog's
> > > comments...
> > >
> > > Other than the video ownership thing and downloading, what's the diff?
> > >
> > > david
> > >
> > > So you can still do rss
> > >
> > >
> > > On 3/7/07, Steve Watkins <[EMAIL PROTECTED] 
>>
> > > wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Cheers. I think I still use the hammer too much myself, even though 
>I
> > > > have other tools available!
> > > >
> > > > Youtube was not the obvious candidate in my mind when talking about
> > > > video conversations here in the past, but as they have a critical 
>mass
> > > > of users, and at some point added the video responses feature, it 
>was
> > > > the first big instance Id seen of this stuff actually happening.
> > > >
> > > > Forums/messageboards were where I cut my net communications teeth in
> > > > text, and so Ive ocasionally waffled here about how I wanted to see
> > > > video fused with the messageboard way of things. I wondered how it
> > > > would be done, whether people would actually use it. Im still
> > > > wondering because things havent reached that stage yet, but at least
> > > > there are a few services out there such as yours, and youtube has at
> > > > least stuck its toe into the water.
> > > >
> > > > Anyway I would like to think that there'd have been more people
> > > > joining in this conversation if it were happenign a year or 2 ago, I
> > > > dunoo, it seems harder to have a long conversation about what 
>features
> > > > people dream of these days, perhaps because people basic needs are
> > > > already satisfied. All the same I hope there are actually a mass of
> > > > people passionately excited about all these sorts of alternative &
> > > > extra uses for video on the net. I like shows and everything else
> > > > thats happening but I yearn for the days when there was a chance 
>that
> > > > any day you coudl logon and find some individual has created some
> > > > funky tool, that whilst primitive shows the potential of the future.
> > > > It felt like there were no frontiers, now much talk seems to centre
> > > > around re-crossing the frontiers that the mass media previously 
>filled
> > > > with concrete, but I fear far too much replication of TV and the old
> > > > ways, leading to mothing different enough to truly stir my passions.
> > > >
> > > > Anyway I definately agree with others that its pretty essential that
> > > > your comment system be built into the embedded player.
> > > >
> > > > Cheers
> > > >
> > > > Steve Elbows
> > > > --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com 
>,
> > > > "caroosky" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > Steve,
> > > > > Great observations, especially the fact that we are each experts 
>in
> > > > > finding differences.
> > > >

RE: [videoblogging] Re: SXSW Roll Call

[Sarah Szalavitz]

Can't wait:)

Cheers,
Sarah Szalavitz
301 927 9663


>From: "Bill Streeter" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Reply-To: videoblogging@yahoogroups.com
>To: videoblogging@yahoogroups.com
>Subject: [videoblogging] Re: SXSW Roll Call
>Date: Tue, 06 Mar 2007 19:20:43 -
>
>I'll be there.
>
>Bill Streeter
>LO-FI SAINT LOUIS
>www.lofistl.com
>www.billstreeter.net
>
>--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, "JV" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> >
> > Who is there when? I'll start -
> >
> > Jim V - 9-13th
> >
>
>

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[videoblogging] Converting .m2ts files to Quicktime

[Sarah Szalavitz]

Hi all,

Looking for some technical help:)
I have a lot of media files shot on a sony hd cam that end in .m2ts. Anyone 
know how I can convert to QT?  Do I need some sony software or something?  
Planning on importing into Avid...

Thanks:)

Sarah

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[videoblogging] Videoblogging: CES: A little heaven in oh seven?

[Sarah Szalavitz]

Hi all,

Happy new year everyone!  2007 is going to be such a fabulous year---7 is my 
lucky number and I am feeling it already! Hope you have all had a great 
holiday!

I am heading to CES next week.  Anyone going?I've never been before so I 
don't know exactly what to expect. I've set some meetings with some peole 
already, but I'd love to meet more folks in the group who are going to be 
there. Please shoot me an email if you are going...and maybe we can set 
up a time to get together!  Or maybe we should arrange a group get together 
somewhere?  (Having never been, I am not sure how difficult this might 
be...)

Cheers,

Sarah
PS:  If you wind up there, feel free to give me a ring on my cell...310 927 
9663.

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RE: [videoblogging] Veoh new features...cool!

[Sarah Szalavitz]

Thanks!   We launched a couple cool new features:   Veoh will automatically 
(if you so chose) publish your videos on Myspace, YouTube and Google Video, 
saving you the hassle of uploading to multiple sites.  And you can build 
your own channel--as a publisher or a viewer.

We'd love to hear your feedback.  We are working towards our big launch and 
want to empower our publishers with easy tools that allow you to reach your 
audiences and make some money!  We'll be launching more tools soon, 
including automatic transcoding to multiple formats.  Anyway, check it out
and let me know what you think!

Cheers and happy holidays!

Sarah Szalavitz

PS:  Its been fantastic to be a part of this group, to listen to, learn and 
watch it all unfold--thank you for welcoming me in and teaching me so much!  
I look forward to so much more in the magical new year of   2007 --its so 
exciting to be on this threshold of a new future of storytelling.


>
>congratulations...getting better now
>
>   I was sugges-complaining about the playlists--- (that they didn't have 
>this feature-as you tube.com does)...same thing about deleting comments...
>
>   now they are improving...and they playlists (channels) look neat ! and 
>easier to edit...
>
>   I was just crazy about -looking for the "upload" button...before, it was 
>everywhere...anyway I finally found it..:))
>
>   John Dkar
>
>   from Chengdu-China
>
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RE: [videoblogging] Re: anyone have any experience with veoh.com?

[Sarah Szalavitz]

Hi Bill,

My name is Sarah Szalavitz and I both a videoblogger and the director of 
content development at Veoh.

I did indeed send you an email a few weeks back, but actually, I never 
received an email back from you.  I am sorry about the inconvenience//missed 
communication between us...sometimes email is less reliable then I realize.  
Either way, LoFi Saint Louis is awesome-and it would be great to feature 
your work on Veoh.

I must assure you, I am not sending spam--I  send individual emails or make 
calls to creators whose work I enjoy. It is a time intensive but rewarding 
process. I spend a lot of time seeking out great creators and great videos!  
  When, I watch something I like, I send an email to that effect and invite 
the creator to join Veoh.

I'd be delighted to answer any questions you may have and hope that I can 
bring you and your work to Veoh.

Thank you!

Cheers,
Sarah Szalavitz
310 234 2377

>From: "Bill Streeter" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Reply-To: videoblogging@yahoogroups.com
>To: videoblogging@yahoogroups.com
>Subject: [videoblogging] Re: anyone have any experience with veoh.com?
>Date: Wed, 29 Nov:45:00 -
>
>Yeah I got that email. I emailed them back and got no response. Which
>tells me they are spamming people, which sucks, but what are ya going
>to do?
>
>Bill Streeter
>LO-FI SAINT LOUIS
>www.lofistl.com
>
>--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, "sdorfman.rm" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> >
> > I just got an email from someone at veoh.com asking if they can
>feature my videos on their
> > site:
> >
> > "I love your website and your overall project and would love to
>feature your work on our site.
> > Perhaps we could create a channel for your work?  Please let me know
>how I can bring your
> > work to Veoh!"
> >
> > Have any other video bloggers gotten an email like this?  Any
>experience with veoh, positive
> > or negative?
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Simon Dorfman
> > www.PeopleOfNewOrleans.com
> > Video Interviews with New Orleanians
> >
>
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RE: [videoblogging] Re: Hello from a Newcomer...

[Sarah Szalavitz]

.
>

We are indeed working on the categories--couldn't agree more. It will be 
sorted out by launch.  And I hate the semi porn too.  I wish folks wouldn't 
post it


>Demonstrate that you value the creators work, that you need it, that
>we are a valuable part of the equation and not an annoying afterthought



I am seeking quality episodic storytelling. I am excited to work with people 
to discover what works--and to push the  dimensions of this kind of 
storytelling. In my last job, I worked in feature film development--I love 
working on story, character and structure. I care  about words, acting, 
lighting, and composition:)  I believe that talent matters--and that good 
storytelling will rise to the top. I care about reaching people and am 
excited to discover what affects people--and definitely have no idea yet:)


My job is to make Veoh value creators work and creativity.  I am in this job
because i care about being a part of redefining storytelling--and believe
that the possiblitiies are endless!  I welcome your ideas and feedback!
>
>Not all of the above are necessary for success, and for all I know I
>am speaking from the wrong orifice. There are other strategies, but
>maybe it would be best if veoh decided where to focus rather than
>dabbling with all things and trying to keep up with the changing
>scene, at the expense of diluting what their core advantage is. If the
>peer2peer stuff is ideally suitaed to much longer content than the
>average videoblog, and its an area with less competition, turn the
>spotlight back on that stuff rather than copying youtube?

The times are changing:)  Videoblogs, viewing habits and opportunities are 
changing!  It will be exciting to see what wins out.


>
>Sorry for the rant, Im just always full of questions and always keen
>to hear more detail about what sorts of content you are after, and
>always hoping that a company will admit how much they need the decent
>legitimate content, and be happy to share the pie with the creators.
>
Thank you for your comments--I welcome more and appreciate the time you took 
to provide me with feedback.


Thanks very much,

Sarah Szalavitz
310 234 2377


PS:  I will be in NY for meetings at the beginning of next week...if anyone 
wants to meet for a coffee or beer to discuss this or vlogging generally, 
I'd be delighted:)

>From: "Steve Watkins" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Reply-To: videoblogging@yahoogroups.com
>To: videoblogging@yahoogroups.com
>Subject: [videoblogging] Re: Hello from a Newcomer...
>Date: Tue, 14 Nov:48:24 -
>
>Greetings,
>
>You may have your work cut out for you a bit, the history with veoh
>here was not just about a lack of outreach on veohs part. Anyway I
>dont want to dig all that stuff up again, but its probably safe to say
>it left a trust issue in a proportion of peoples minds.
>
>Other negative issues you may face include people being suspicious of
>companies funded by the likes of Disney, and some past talk from Veoh
>about advertising that might put off some people who are alergic to
>that sort of thing. I suspect part of the problem there was that these
>interviews were not aimed at potential content creators, but in
>getting existing big media etc interested, bringing in investment
>money etc.
>
>Another issue would be the terms & conditions, an area that  content
>creators are understandably interested in, just what rights are they
>giving away etc? Perpetual is a word that can upset some, those who
>wish to remain in more control of their content might like to reserve
>the right to discontinue voehs rights to distribute their material at
>some point in the future.
>
>What I would find really helpful is a clear and up-to-date statement
>of what veohs vision is right now. Whats in it for us? Because when I
>look at past statements from Veoh, theyve clearly had to evolve their
>plan over time, and its all a bit confusing to me right now. It seems
>like they started off before youtube, blip.tv etc exploded, with the
>focus totally on the veoh peer2peer software & network. Then they
>pretty much had no choice but to embrace web-page based video viewing,
>and some of the social aspects of these sites, whilst still retaining
>the p2p stuff. Then this community discovered that theyd taken
>liberties by indluding loads of videos without permission,
>automatically using RSS feeds, and there was a stinky. They did
>respond and fixed the problem, after getting a lot of heat. They
>talked of sponsoring vloggercon but I dont think it ever happened?
>There are old interviews that make it sound like content creators can
>already charge for their content and make some money, but Im not
>convinced this feature has ever gone live? Also in promoting their
>delivery mechanism, they are a bit 

Re: [videoblogging] Hello from a Newcomer...

[Sarah Szalavitz]

Thanks Rick!!!  If you have any questions, I'd be delighted to answer 
them...and will definitely keep you posted on my vlog!

cheers,
Sarah


>From: "Rick Rey" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Reply-To: videoblogging@yahoogroups.com
>To: videoblogging@yahoogroups.com
>Subject: Re: [videoblogging] Hello from a Newcomer...
>Date: Tue, 14 Nov:53:09 -0800
>
>Hi Sarah,
>
>Good to have you here. I know there have been some discussions about
>Veoh and its practices regarding redistribution of video feeds. Also
>looking forward to your upcoming projects.
>
>-Rick
>
>On 11/14/06, Sarah Szalavitz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> >
> >
> > Hi VideoBloggers,
> >
> > My name is Sarah Szalavitz and I recently joined the group, so I thought 
>I'd
> > introduce myself.  I am a once and future vlogger (projects about to
> > launch..watch out:))
> > ... and an indie producer.  I spent a year in India making a documentary
> > (initially about why american's should travel...and now, its become a 
>more
> > long term project, about a reincarnation of a tibetan lama (born in 
>Ibiza)
> > who has left the monastery). I come from a lot of different worlds of
> > storytelling--politics, technology, law and most recently film--and am 
>so
> > excited to be at the forefront of the next kind of storytelling and
> > expression!
> >
> > I have also just started to work as the Director of Content Development 
>at
> > Veoh.com, which will soon launch out of beta. Its my job to bring 
>creators
> > to our website and to make Veoh as responsive and supportive as we can 
>be to
> > creators and producers.
> >
> > Through reaching out to some of you individually  (been watching an 
>awful
> > lot of video lately) and through others reaching out to me, I have
> > discovered that, prior to my tenure at Veoh, our outreach to the 
>Vlogging
> > community left quite a lot to be desired.  While I was not even a 
>twinkle in
> > the Veoh eye at that point, I will do my best to make sure it will not
> > happen again--and would love your feedback, thoughts and suggestions!
> >
> > I am not a marketing person--or a spy (maybe one day if this whole
> > storytelling thing doesnt pan out...).  I am just another producer 
>trying to
> > figure out and be a part of the future of storytelling. I
> > can't tell you how inspiring it has been to join this world and to watch 
>so
> > much of your work.  I look forward to more.
> >
> >
> > Cheers,
> > Sarah Szalavitz
> >
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> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Yahoo! Groups Links
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
>
>
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[videoblogging] Hello from a Newcomer...

[Sarah Szalavitz]

Hi VideoBloggers,

My name is Sarah Szalavitz and I recently joined the group, so I thought I'd
introduce myself.  I am a once and future vlogger (projects about to 
launch..watch out:))
... and an indie producer.  I spent a year in India making a documentary 
(initially about why american's should travel...and now, its become a more 
long term project, about a reincarnation of a tibetan lama (born in Ibiza) 
who has left the monastery). I come from a lot of different worlds of 
storytelling--politics, technology, law and most recently film--and am so 
excited to be at the forefront of the next kind of storytelling and 
expression!

I have also just started to work as the Director of Content Development at 
Veoh.com, which will soon launch out of beta. Its my job to bring creators 
to our website and to make Veoh as responsive and supportive as we can be to 
creators and producers.

Through reaching out to some of you individually  (been watching an awful 
lot of video lately) and through others reaching out to me, I have 
discovered that, prior to my tenure at Veoh, our outreach to the Vlogging 
community left quite a lot to be desired.  While I was not even a twinkle in 
the Veoh eye at that point, I will do my best to make sure it will not 
happen again--and would love your feedback, thoughts and suggestions!

I am not a marketing person--or a spy (maybe one day if this whole 
storytelling thing doesnt pan out...).  I am just another producer trying to 
figure out and be a part of the future of storytelling. I
can't tell you how inspiring it has been to join this world and to watch so
much of your work.  I look forward to more.


Cheers,
Sarah Szalavitz

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