[videoblogging] Media Connection feeback

[amani_c]

Greetings Group,

I wanted to share a new web TV show with you. It's called Media Connection.  
It's more of a traditional talk show as opposed to My Urban Report episodes, 
but we're featuring topics related to social media, and innovation, and I'm the 
host. 

The first couple of episodes run kind of long in my opinion, but the production 
value is high.  Shot with Sony HDV cams in a pro studio...

Anyhow, if you have a moment, check out the site.  The first two episodes are 
up.

http://www.mediaconnection.tv

Cheers,

Amani Channel
www.myurbanreport.com
www.youtube.com/myurbanreport

[videoblogging] blip rss feed, re:idealogy

[amani_c]

I just joined podcast pickle and would like to use the rss feed from 
blip.tv.  Anyone know where I get the feed info on blip?

And idealogy... the conversation is taking over the message board!  

PEACE!!

www.myurbanreport.com
http://myurbanreport.blip.tv
www.youtube.com/myurbanreport

[videoblogging] Re: NEW My Urban Report - feedback appreciated

[amani_c]

I didn't activate one of my plugins.  It's up now.

Amani Channel

www.myurbanreport.com
http://myurbanreport.blip.tv
"Another Shade of Information"

--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, "Bill Cammack" 
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> http://www.myurbanreport.com/ isn't working right now.  All I see is
> "blog lounge" and your sidebar.
> 
> It also shows a header called "Recent Articles" and has this text
> after it: "Fatal error: Call to undefined function: recent_posts() 
in
> /home/myurban/public_html/wp-
content/themes/urbanreport1/leftsidebar.php
> on line 66"
> 
> --
> billcammack
> http://community.realfans.tv
> 
> 
> 
> --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, "amani_c"  wrote:
> >
> > Hey folks, I finally have a design to be proud of (I think).  If 
you 
> > have a moment please visit the newly revamped 
www.myurbanreport.com.  
> > I'd appreciate any feedback.  Videos can be viewed on the My 
Urban 
> > Report TV button. Let me know what you think!
> > 
> > PEACE!!
> > 
> > Amani Channel
> > www.myurbanreport.com
> > http://myurbanreport.blip.tv
> >
>

[videoblogging] NEW My Urban Report - feedback appreciated

[amani_c]

Hey folks, I finally have a design to be proud of (I think).  If you 
have a moment please visit the newly revamped www.myurbanreport.com.  
I'd appreciate any feedback.  Videos can be viewed on the My Urban 
Report TV button. Let me know what you think!

PEACE!!

Amani Channel
www.myurbanreport.com
http://myurbanreport.blip.tv

[videoblogging] Re: The CNN/YouTube debate last night

[amani_c]

I think the debates have revolitionized participatory politics.  I 
submitted questions, and a post debate commentary that was featured 
extensively on the network.  I blogged about my experience 
yesterday, but overall it's a great time to be involved in new 
media.  

The only thing is the networks don't compensate for the citizen 
journalism submissions.  I was talking to my brother who's a video 
editor at NBC, and we agree that has has to change.

PEACE!!

A.man.I

www.myurbanreport.com
http://myurbanreport.blip.tv

--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, "mcmpress" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 
wrote:
>
> We liked them very much, especially being in them. A very exciting 
and
> surprisingly emotional experience.
> That said
> 
> Next time, I think you tube viewers should choose the questions, 
the
> candidate "you tube type videos" should be "you tube type videos" -
 a
> candidate and a webcam, that's it.  Speaking from their hearts. 
Pouring
> their hearts out. Their videos were commercials. And not very 
creative
> at that.
> 
> I hope there is no going back. That debates have this element of 
some
> kind from here on out. Now that we've got the questions, they 
certainly
> have to work on their answers.
> 
> Or, are the questions the answers?  hm.
> 
> - Mary & Jen
> Videopancakes  
> 
> 
> --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, "jonny goldstein" 

> wrote:
> >
> > I liked the debate a lot. I think that having the public submit
> > questions allowed CNN to pose questions to the candidates that 
they
> > might have been too chicken to pose. It gave them some cover. The
> > YouTubers were way more interesting than having the usual talking
> heads.
> >
> >
> > --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, "Steve Watkins" steve@ 
wrote:
> > >
> > > I didnt see it, Im in the UK, but I just read this story about 
it
> > > which I felt covered a lot of ground:
> > >
> > >
> >
> 
http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20070724/youtube_
deb\
> ate_070724/20070724?hub=World
> > >
> > > or
> > >
> > > http://tinyurl.com/299ukk
> > >
> > > Personally I feel that the flaw that theres still a 
gatekeeper, CNN,
> > > was less relevant than the fact the politicians are still the 
same.
> It
> > > may be different people asking the questions, but politicians 
are
> > > still going to use their training to answer the questions in 
the way
> > > they want, encompassing their talking points and well-practices
> > > political stances on the issues raised, or even unrelated 
issues.
> > >
> > > But its a start. Here in the UK we have a TV program called 
Question
> > > Time, where the comments and questions from the audience are 
often a
> > > lot more interesting than what the panel says.
> > >
> > > The ability to create a new version of public meetings, using 
the
> > > internet, is certainly of interest. This CNN thing wasnt that, 
but
> it
> > > was some sort of step in the right direction I guess. A big
> challenge
> > > will be to change the pace of these things, theres only so much
> > > reality you can get out of short soundbites and quickly moving 
on to
> > > the next question, I remain fascinated by whether peoples
> > > concentration spans have been really been reduced over the 
decades
> or
> > > whether there is a real appetite for longer and deeper 
discussions.
> > >
> > > Cheers
> > >
> > > Steve Elbows
> > >
> > > --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, "Gena"  
wrote:
> > > >
> > > > I didn't get a chance to see it, I don't have cable but one 
of the
> > > > things I thought odd was that CNN got to choose/filter the 
videos
> > > > before airing.
> > > >
> > > > Now I'm not necessarily saying that is or is not a bad 
thing. If
> CNN
> > > > is footing the bill and you want to set a certain tone for 
the
> type of
> > > > questions that you get it might be reasonable to have this 
filter.
> > > >
> > > > But it is still a filter/control from an established media
> company.
> > > > It is still directed "from up high" and a select few are 
allowed
> to
> > > > ask questions.
> > > >
> > > > On the one hand there is a M$M disrespect of user generated
> content
> > > > unless and until it can be used as a marketing tool or as a 
way to
> > > > look cool.
> > > >
> > > > Next you lock down the contributions from one web video host 
and
> then
> > > > you further filter who can access by having it on cable, if 
your
> > > > provider carries CNN, CSPAN or CSPAN2.
> > > >
> > > > Concept-wise, this is not a bad start. I'm just impatient 
for the
> next
> > > > evolution.
> > > >
> > > > Gena
> > > > http://outonthestoop.blogspot.com
> > > >
> > > > --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, "Heath"  
wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > I thought I would take a break from Podtech talk for a 
minute
> > and ask
> > > > > this.  did anyone see the CNN/YouTube debate last night?  I
> caught
> > > some
> > > > > of it and I had to say, I thought it was good.  I thought 
most
> > of the
> > > > > qu

[videoblogging] A video production lesson: Equipment

[amani_c]

I just posted my latest video, and thought some of you newbies, or you 
vets may be interested in checking it out.  I go over some of the 
video production equipment during a freelance video production shoot.

Send me some feedback if you'd like.  It's called "Morris Brown 
College: The Shoot."  In the final video I'll be in an editing 
session, and will show the final product.  I've been debating whether 
of not folks would find some instructionals helpful.

PEACE!!
AC

www.myurbanreport.com
http://myurbanreport.blip.tv
www.youtube.com/myurbanreport

[videoblogging] Re: HI, I am new here

[amani_c]

You can also try buying a clamp... I have one but don't use it very 
often.  It screws into the bottom of the camera and then can be 
secured iside your car.  It's probably the safest way to do it.

ac

www.myurbanreport.com 
--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Miranda Leitsinger 
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Hi there,
> 
> I am not sure about a dashboard, but putting it on a
> tripod usually works in moving vehicles. You will have
> to give it a test run of course. I suppose you could
> also do the justin thing and tape it to your body!
> 
> Good luck,
> `
> Miranda
> --- amy_bugbee <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> 
> > Hey Gena, Thanks for responding.
> > I am excited and nervous. 
> > Do you have any advice?
> > Do you or anyone else here know how to hook up a
> > camera on a dashboard?
> > 
> > Thanks.
> > 
> > --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, "Gena"
> >  wrote:
> > >
> > > Welcome Amy. Just took a look at your video. It is
> > great to take a
> > > look at the process of how you guys are going to
> > do this. 
> > > 
> > > Good Luck,
> > > 
> > > Gena
> > > --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, "amy_bugbee"
> >  wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Hi Everyone, 
> > > > My name is Amy. I have been podcasting in
> > various forms for about 3
> > > years, maybe more. 
> > > > Our next adventure is up on our new website
> > > http://www.ayearatthewheel.com.
> > > > Here's our videoblog intro:
> > http://www.lulu.tv/vlog/evilNOW.com
> > > > 
> > > > My husband and I are preparing to embark on a
> > year long cross
> > > country adventure to cover 
> > > > the election and find out what the American
> > people really think -
> > > Ever notice how we are 
> > > > all 
> > > > made out to be idiots that "can't handle the
> > truth"?
> > > > 
> > > > Big plans for two non-voters, I know. 
> > > > 
> > > > We have a portable digital recorder from Marantz
> > - which is awesome,
> > > digital and film 
> > > > cameras, and two video cams, so we are set to
> > see it all and catch
> > > it all on film/audio/
> > > > photos 
> > > > for others to experience with us.
> > > > 
> > > > Anyone have any advice, suggestions, or a floor
> > to crash on?
> > > > Thanks,
> > > > Amy
> > > > 
> > > > http://www.ayearatthewheel.com
> > > > http://www.lulu.tv/vlog/evilNOW.com
> > > >
> > http://www.ayearatthewheel.com/files/podcast_1.mov
> > > > http://www.radiofreesatan.com
> > > > http;//www.crimeandcookies.com
> > > >
> > >
> > 
> > 
> > 
> 
> 
> 
>   
>   
>   
> ___ 
> New Yahoo! Mail is the ultimate force in competitive emailing. 
Find out more at the Yahoo! Mail Championships. Plus: play games and 
win prizes. 
> http://uk.rd.yahoo.com/evt=44106/*http://mail.yahoo.net/uk
>

[videoblogging] video player plugins

[amani_c]

If you use a plugin that allows your vlog to play .flv, .mov, .wmv 
could you please email me the link?

[EMAIL PROTECTED] 

PEACE!!

www.myurbanreport.com
http://myurbanreport.blip.tv

[videoblogging] question about blip pro

[amani_c]

I'm trying to embed the blip.tv pro player in my vlog but I'm only 
getting the "loading" bars.  I think I copied the code correctly.  Any 
ideas or suggestions from you other pro users?  I just created a new 
page called myurbanreport tv where the player will & should be playing.

Peace!!

ac

www.myurbanreport.com

[videoblogging] Re: why would feedburner....?(similar issue)

[amani_c]

I'm having a similar type issue with my blip.tv videos that are 
included in my feedburner subscription.  I'm uploading in .mov, and 
of course the video is converting to .flv but when my email notice 
goes out the video doesn't play, and instead, it gives you the 
option to download.  Only problem is... after I download (and others 
have complained as well), the file format isn't recognized by my 
pc.  Any answers/solutions/suggestions?

--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, "Heath" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> yeah Rupert, I just got rid of the flash file on that post and 
it's 
> picking up the mp4 now, but I don't understand most of my vids 
have 
> flash as well and it pick it up...although I did not realize that 
my 
> feedburner feed has my .flv for "While you were at 
> Pixelodeon".your right it is annoyinganyone else having 
this 
> issue?  Or should I start making seperate feeds for my different 
> types ie, one for Ipod, one for Windows, one for Flash, etc.  Any 
> thoughts out there?  ARGH!  sorry just hate to do that..
> 
> Heath
> http://batmangeek.com
> http://aroundcincinnati.net
> 
> --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Rupert  wrote:
> >
> > Hi Heath, further to my last note - I'm not sure if we have the 
> same  
> > problem.
> > Looking at your vlog & feed now, it looks fine.  You must have  
> > switched the rel=enclosure tag from flv to mp4, right?
> > The only post item in your feed which has an FLV enclosure 
instead 
> of  
> > MP4 is "While You Were At Pixelodeon", and the reason for that 
is  
> > that in that post the rel=enclosure attribute is only on the FLV 
> file.
> > 
> > Still, it's annoying for me that the enclosure Feedburner puts 
> first  
> > is the flv - which is what Google Reader and Fireant see.  I'd 
> like  
> > to be able to turn that off, or change the order of my 
> enclosures.   
> > My problem is that I do everything automatically - email to 
Blip, 
> who  
> > then crosspost to my Blog.  I can't change my settings to tell 
> Blip  
> > not to give my FLV link a rel=enclosure, which would presumably 
> solve  
> > this.  Although that would cause other problems.  What I 
*should* 
> be  
> > able to do is let Blip keep the enclosure attribute on both FLV 
> and  
> > MP4 files and then tell Feedburner to prioritize my MP4 
enclosure 
> and  
> > put it up front.But I don't hold out much hope for 
persuading  
> > Feedburner to add that feature.  I'm going to give it a go, 
> though.   
> > It's annoying.
> > 
> > Rupert
> > http://twittervlog.tv
> > http://feeds.feedburner.com/twittervlog
> > 
> > On 5 Jul 2007, at 00:09, Heath wrote:
> > 
> > Any ideas on why feedburner would pick up my "flash" version of 
my 
> vid
> > instead of my quicktime or mp4? It's never done it before but 
this
> > time it, any ideas anyone?
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >
>

[videoblogging] Re: fixed my sidebar... have another format question

[amani_c]

I started on blogger www.myurbanreport.blogger.com, but almost 
immediately got the url for my own site... Most bloggers suggested I 
try WordPress so I went with it.  As far as the theme... The color 
kind of matched the logo I've been using, and I liked the format. 

--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, B Yen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> On Jun 24, 2007, at 6:11 PM, amani_c wrote:
> 
> > Could some of you take a look at my blog and tell me if there's 
a huge
> > space between the title and first post.  Something's causing the
> > spacing issue on some browsers.  Anyone have some advice how to
> > correct?
> 
> No huge space.  Using Firefox 2.0.0.4 & Safari 2.0.4 on a Desktop 
Mac  
> (OSX 10.4.8)
> 
> http://bloggerlounge.net/?s=ileather
> 
> I like your iLeather Wordpress theme.  Why did you choose it over  
> other WP themes, & Blogger?
> 
> I'm a Blogger user myself.  I like the "News Bar" (accesses news  
> items via Google Search) & "Video Bar"  (accesses Youtube & 
Google  
> videos), so that's keeping me with Blogger.
> 
> 
> 
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > AC
> >
> > http://www.myurbanreport.com
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Yahoo! Groups Links
> >
> >
> >
> >
>

[videoblogging] Feedburberner and my new feed

[amani_c]

I'm trying to register my site with Feedburner, but I'm getting this 
message.  "The feed address you entered includes an invalid leading or 
trailing character in the hostname. FeedBurner cannot resolve an 
address with leading or trailing punctuation. Try providing your 
feed's unique IP address to avoid this problem. (Blogger users hosted 
on blogspot.com cannot provide a unique IP address. We recommend a 
hostname that uses only alphanumeric characters.)" 

Any suggestions? I'm going to try to dissect the code.

Peace!

[videoblogging] Testing Template

[amani_c]

Aiight, I found a template that I'm trying out, and I have a couple of 
more questions of course.  There is a large empty space under the 
title, and blog post.  Can get rid of that blank space? ... I'm also 
going to want to change the banner at some point.

Any help is appreciated.

ac

www.myurbanreport.com (coming soon!)

[videoblogging] WP Theme question

[amani_c]

I found a theme I liked and saved to my hard drive.
I also have a "theme viewer" account.  I tried uploading the theme, 
but how do I install it?  It must be something simple... a.

Peace!

www.myurbanreport.com (coming soon!) 

[videoblogging] I don't know what I'm doing.

[amani_c]

I just got some hosting space.  I started my wordpress account.  Now I
need to design my vblog for the official www.myurbanreport.com.  I'm
looking around at sites I like, and I'm sure I'll have a gang of
questions.

ac

http://myurbanreport.blogspot.com
http://myurbanreport.blip.tv

[videoblogging] Re: Need advice on how to conduct an interview for use on a blog.

[amani_c]

Is this going to be a sit down style interview like a talk show format 
or a taped interview like news style?  Either way you should think of 
your interview as a conversation, and keep a natural flow.  Write down 
3-5 questions to use as back up or for reference, but don't be tied to 
them. Listen to your interviewee's responses and ask follow ups.  
Don't say "uhh huh" verbally, just nod your head in agreemnt.  Be 
relaxed, and have fun. Ask direct questions, don't babble or ramble. 
Remember you're in control of the interview.  If it's a talk show 
format introducew your guest, shake their hand and get to askin If 
it's news style where you're just looking for soundbites aks them for 
their first last name and title, and get to askin.

Any other questions just holla.

Peace!

AC

http://myurbanreport.blip.tv
http://www.myurbanreport.com



--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, "Ed " <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Hi, can anyone recommend any books or articles, etc, that give advice
> on how to conduct an interview with a guest.  I am looking for tips 
on
> things to do, and not do during an interview with a guest, from the
> perspective of being the host.  OK, thanks, Ed.
>

[videoblogging] Redeveloping my vlog

[amani_c]

Hey folks, hope you all are well. A good friend of mine who builds 
websites is helping me redesign my blog.  His name is Rod Finch and 
he'll probably be joining the group for pointers.  I appreciate 
anyone's assitance in advance.

Peace!

amani

http://myurbanreport.blip.tv
http://www.myurbanreport.com 

[videoblogging] Re: How often do you post new videos?

[amani_c]

I'm posting about two videos a week depending upon content gathered 
and time.  Sometimes they're interview segments, and if I'm doing 
something fun I'll produce and news styled "episode."

The Urban Reporter
www.myurbanreport.com
http://myurbanreport.blip.tv

--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, "David Howell" 
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Ditto.
> 
> Whenever I have something to say. Whenever the mood strikes me.
> Whenever I have the time. I shoot a lot of video. The percentage of
> video I shoot that actually makes it to my site is rather small in
> comparison. My videos generally range anywhere from 2 minutes to 15
> minutes in length.
> 
> Some post every day. Some once a week. Some once a month. Like Jan
> said, there are no rules. Whatever works best for you is the way 
to go.
> 
> The reality is if your stuff is interesting enough to people, 
they'll
> keep coming back to watch it no matter how often or how little you
> post a video.
> 
> David
> http://www.davidhowellstudios.com
> 
> --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, "Jan McLaughlin"
>  wrote:
> >
> > No rules.
> > 
> > Depends on what YOU want.
> > 
> > If you want a big following, look at who's big.
> > 
> > Rocketboom & Ze do 3 minutes five days a week.
> > 
> > I think that's a successful format. Proven.
> > 
> > Me, I do whatever I want. Whatever I've time for.
> > 
> > Jan
> > 
> > On 3/14/07, Mike Moon  wrote:
> > >
> > > I normally do a vlog every couple days, say 3-5 a week. 
Generally they
> > > are 2:30-5:00 minutes long. But that's the nature of my vlog, 
it's a
> > > video blog, a video diary.
> > >
> > > Mike
> > > http://vlog.mikemoon.net
> > >
> > > --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, "Shawn Carpenter" 

> > > wrote:
> > > >
> > > > This is something I would really like to know.  For me I do a
> big show
> > > > once per week (5-7 minutes) and now I am doing a 30 second 
mobile
> > > > video each day (the quality isn't so hot though, but it is 
what it
> > > > is!)  What I want to know is how often everyone puts up a new
> video or
> > > > how many you post per week, and also teh approximate length 
of your
> > > > videos?  I want to get a good ballpark figure so that I know 
what a
> > > > good number would be for me!  Thanks!
> > > >
> > > > Shawn C.
> > > > http://spcbrass.blogspot.com
> > > > http://loudtourtv.blip.tv
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Yahoo! Groups Links
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > 
> > 
> > -- 
> > The Faux Press - better than real
> > http://fauxpress.blogspot.com
> > 
> > 
> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >
>

[videoblogging] I'm looking for two people at VON

[amani_c]

A friend of mine, who's knee deep in the vlogosphere suggested I try 
to touch base with Jeff Pulver at VON... as well as a NBC photographer 
named Jim Long.  Six degrees... and I should be able to find them. I'm 
starting here.

The Urban Reporter
http://myurbanreport.blip.tv
http://www.myurbanreport.com 

[videoblogging] Re: How often do you post new videos?

[amani_c]

I try to post about two videos a week.  It depends on how much 
content I gather, and time issues.  Sometimes their just interview 
segments, sometimes their longer packages/episodes.

ac 
http://myurbanreport.blogspot.com
http://myurbanreport.blip.tv

--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, "Shawn Carpenter" 
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> This is something I would really like to know.  For me I do a big 
show
> once per week (5-7 minutes) and now I am doing a 30 second mobile
> video each day (the quality isn't so hot though, but it is what it
> is!)  What I want to know is how often everyone puts up a new 
video or
> how many you post per week, and also teh approximate length of your
> videos?  I want to get a good ballpark figure so that I know what a
> good number would be for me!  Thanks!
> 
> Shawn C.
> http://spcbrass.blogspot.com
> http://loudtourtv.blip.tv
>

[videoblogging] I want to meet as many of you as possible at VON

[amani_c]

...so please email me at [EMAIL PROTECTED]  I'm going to be 
in the Bay starting this Thursday and the rest of next week.  I'll 
give you all my contact info.

Peace!!

--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, "[chrisbrogan.com]" 
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Hi Guys-
> 
> Video on the Net is coming up quick. It's a conference about the
> impact of broadband Internet on TV, Film, and Broadcasting. March
> 19-22nd in San Jose. Check the schedule at
> http://www.videoonthenet.com for the speakers list to see who you
> might like. 
> 
> Jeff Pulver is offering active current videobloggers access to the
> conference as his guest, provided you show proof of your current
> videoblog and provided you let me know by the 17th (5 days) that
> you're coming. If you want to attend, please email me for details. 
> blog at chrisbrogan dot com. 
> 
> Thanks!
> 
> --Chris...
>

[videoblogging] Re: VON Roll Call

[amani_c]

Amani Channel is at VON WestCoastin it. Fa shizzle!

--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, "Jonathan Bloom" 
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Well, since everyone is doing a roll call for SXSW I propose one 
for VON.
> 
> I'll be in California before and after the Conference on a 
vacation with my
> family. So if your at VON it'd be awesome to say hi.
> 
> -- 
> -Jonathan Bloom
> http://thenameiwantedwastaken.com
> 
> 
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>

[videoblogging] Re: camera for vlog and more

[amani_c]

If you're looking for cost friendly camera that does it all.. I say go 
with the the Canon Elura 100.  It not only has a mic input, it also 
can record in like a vcr. So if you want to convert all your VHS tapes 
to MiniDV you can, or if you need to Dub a DVD to MiniDV, you can.  
I'm taping most of my blog episodes with the Elura, but I'm also using 
a larger 3-chip XL1 for the professional situations.

--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, "Ben" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> I was advised by some experienced vloggers and citizen journalists to
> solicit advice on this forum.  
> 
> It's a simple question... I'm looking for a camera.  I would classify
> myself as a budget buyer, but have great aspirations for my videos on
> the web.  
> 
> I'm looking for the best bargain camera featuring a port for an
> external mic. The reviews I've come across seem to suggest that the
> Canon Elura 100 MiniDV Camcorder is my best bet.  
> 
> Can anyone help steer me in the right direction?
> 
> Much obliged.
>

[videoblogging] Re: The eternal question: What camera is right for me?

[amani_c]

Have you considered a Canon GL2?  I haven't checked all the specs, 
but I think that camera will work fine.  Canons have good lenses, 
and the GL2 shoots a kind picture and it's three chip.  I primarilly 
use an XL1 for my professional interviews, but then again, my Canon 
Elura holds it's own for the vblogs, and as long as the lighting is 
right, the pic is great.  

If you go to my myspace... www.myspace.com/visualeyemedia, There's 
an "Eco-Home video I shot and produced. All of the house interiors 
were shot with a GL2 and the interview was with my XL1.  Most of my 
vidblogs are with the small Elura.  

If you don't have much video production experience, I say get the 
little cam and practice.  They all basically work the same. Then 
upgrade after your skills get better.  If you know what you're 
doing, get the GL2.  If I remember correctly, the GL2 has an adaptor 
for mic inputs, and you get get a light for it.  Get a mic or two 
and you're red to go.

Hope this helps.

http://www.myurbanreport.com  


--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, "Gena" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 
wrote:
>
> Aye lad, there is the puzzlement...
> 
> Ok we got the specs but what kind of video are you gonna shoot? 
That
> can help to define the best camcorder for your needs. Mainly 
indoor?
> Outdoor? Sport? Concert? A little of each? Talking Head(s)?
> 
> What are you distribution methods? Is it going to be just online 
or do
> you see yourself making DVDs or porting your content to other 
media?
> 
> The more you can define what you would like to shoot can help you 
to
> select the camera you need to purchase.
> 
> Gena
> http://outonthestoop.blogspot.com
> http://pcclibtech.blogspot.com
> 
> 
> --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, "sean_m_garrett"
>  wrote:
> >
> > Folks:
> > 
> > After literally spending two months trying to figure out what 
camera
> > to buy, I turn to you, dear experts.
> > 
> > Before I got here, I spent a good amount of time on Amazon, CNET,
> > camcorder review sites, Mac forums, gadget blogs and, of course,
> > searching through similar questions on this board.
> > 
> > My conclusion is that this is such an immature (or more 
charitably:
> > rapidly evolving) market, that sweet spots are hard to find and 
are
> > elusive once you do.
> > 
> > I'm happy to spend roughly $1,500.
> > 
> > Here's what I would like in a camera:
> > --3CCD quality
> > --Mic jack and, ideally, a headphone jack
> > --Compactness, yet should not look or feel like a toy
> > --Easy ability to edit on a Mac
> > 
> > I'll be using it primarily for Web video, but wouldn't mind 
having it
> > look good on my HD screen, too.
> > 
> > I almost pulled the trigger on the Panasonic GS500, but didn't 
when I
> > read about it's lack of headphone jack. I also couldn't find the
> > camera being sold by any "name" retailer.  It's also being sold 
for a
> > price higher than suggested retail via Amazon third parties.
> > 
> > The new HD cameras look pretty nice, but I read nightmare stories
> > about incompatible editing standards.
> > 
> > Then, of course, I see plenty of compelling video created by 
many of
> > you on still cameras and phones.
> > 
> > What's a boy to do?!
> >
>

[videoblogging] Who's Going To VON??

[amani_c]

I'll be returning to my home soils in the Bay Area for about a week.  
I'll be stopping by the VON conference to do some urban reporting 
Who's going?  Maybe we'll shoot an episode.

Peace

[videoblogging] Re: Introduction. I'm new here. Grace Piper of Fearless Cooking

[amani_c]

Grace,

Your ish is hot ta def.  Keep it up.
Who's helping ya? Great editing!

TheUrbanReporter
http://www.myurbanreport.com

--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, "Grace Piper" 
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Hi,
> I just joined your group and thought I'd introduce myself. I'm 
Grace,
> host of Fearless Cooking, a video podcast that I shoot out of my
> kitchen and some of the places I travel to.
> I'm originally from Boston, but lived in Los Angeles for a bit 
working
> in indie film and writing content for various internet startups 
(none
> of which survived the internet bust). I've been in NY for about a 
year. 
> 
> I'm still relatively new to podcasting, so I'll probably just lurk 
for
> a bit until I've figured out how this forum works. 
> 
> Folks from Blip.tv and Veoh.com told me about you.
> 
> Looking forward to getting to know you all.
> -Grace
> 
> www.fearlesscooking.tv
>

[videoblogging] question about fireant

[amani_c]

I haven't subscribed or signed up with fireant, what are the advantages,
and does it help increase traffic or subscriptions?

ac

myurbanreport

  



[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[videoblogging] Re: Elura 100 vs. Xacti C40 (and hello!)

[amani_c]

What up Jay welcome!

I can't offer a comparison, but I've been using to Elura 100 for a 
lot of my v-blog episodes, and I have no complaints.  Its a very 
affordable camera, it takes great pictures (for a 1 chipper), it has 
a mic imput which is a must if you're doing any interviews, and it 
works as a vcr and can record from external video sources.  I'm 
using a wide angle lens for most of my videos, except when I need to 
zoom.  I also use it as a deck for ingesting video into my laptop (I 
also shoot on a Canon XL1 in low light situations).

I checked into the specs of the Sanyo, and I didn't see anything 
about a mic imput. For now, I'd take tape (MiniDV) over a hard drive 
recorder any day because I like to keep all of my raw, and unless 
you're going to save all your video on an external hard drive, all 
that video you shoot will have to be deleted eventually.

Any one chip camera is going to be weak in low light situations. 
I've found the Elura to be very portable, and it will fit in your 
coat pocket with no problem.

Here are a couple of links to some videos I've shot with the Elura 
100

http://blip.tv/file/144652
http://blip.tv/file/147489

You can compare that to the XL1
http://blip.tv/file/141349
http://blip.tv/file/130236

Hope this info helps.

ac





--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, "jsmooth995" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 
wrote:
>
> Hello hello, been lurking for a while now and gleaned lots of 
insight
> from you all (my first little forays into video are here:
> http://illdoctrine.blip.tv/).
> 
> I want to pick up a second camera that's easier to carry around, 
and
> after reading up here and elsewhere I'm looking at the Elura 100 
and
> the Xacti C40. Wondering how much difference there is, especially 
in
> terms of portability (xacti seems more pocket-sized, and just 
looks so
> much cooler lol), and audio quality (i've read the xacti is weak on
> sound recording). Also low light recording.. 
> 
> Much thanks for any insights!
> Jay Smooth
> WBAI / hiphopmusic.com
>

[videoblogging] Re: Video Lessons (second attempt)

[amani_c]

I was planning on starting with some of production fundamentals like 
shooting and interviewing, and sequences ect.  Then maybe go into 
storytelling and editing.  I think if I start off with the simple 
things the other things will naturally follow.  But what do you 
think will be most helpful?

--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, "Gena" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 
wrote:
>
> Yes, I think you should produce video tutorial segments. Now, here
> comes my pound of questions:
> 
> Are you going to teach just the technical aspects of traditional
> broadcast media in a month?
> 
> Are you going to show them how some of the skills of videoblogging 
can
> assist their print journalism reporting skills?
> 
> Are you going to teach them to videoblog or are you going to teach
> them how to put together a video news story using the tools of 
vlogging? 
> 
> (I know the questions seem similar but they really aren't.)
> 
> If you are going to intro them to blogging/vlogging you are gonna 
put
> up a class vlog right? And you are gonna make the other instructor 
of
> the class jump in on the action too huh?
> 
> 
> 
> In any event, I've been checking out the action at NewsU. They have
> free classes in news, journalism and some multimedia stuff. There 
are
> some paid classes but check it out and see if you can find 
something
> of interest for your class. http://www.newsu.org/ or their blog
> http://access.newsu.org/
> 
> Gena
> 
> http://outonthestoop.blogspot.com
> http://pcclibtech.blogspot.com
> http://voxmedia.org/wiki/Video
> 
> --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, "amani_c"  wrote:
> >
> > I don't know if my first post went through because I accidently 
hit 
> > a key.
> > 
> > So here it is, one mo gen.
> > 
> > I'm wondering if any of you think it would be helpful for me to 
> > produce some how-to video production segments.  Several people 
have 
> > emailed me with production equipment questions, and I'm working 
with 
> > a class of journalism students who are learning about video this 
> > semester.  Just wanted to toss the idea out.  I could cover 
> > everything from camera basics, to how to frame, and sequence 
shots.  
> > My post today is kind of in that vein.  I put together some 
> > interviews that some Clark Atlanta students shot, and worked it 
into 
> > my report.
> > 
> > 
> > Peace
> > 
> > http://myurbanrport.blogspot.com
> >
>

[videoblogging] Re: Video Lessons (second attempt)

[amani_c]

My baaad, looks like a typo got me - not good for a journalist :)

try http://myurbanreport.blogspot.com
or http://myurbanreport.blip.tv

Peace!!

--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, "Ed Smith" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 
wrote:
>
> Hi I get a "file not found" error for 
http://myurbanrport.blogspot.com/
> Thanks, Ed.
> 
> On 2/16/07, amani_c <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> >
> >   I don't know if my first post went through because I 
accidently hit
> > a key.
> >
> > So here it is, one mo gen.
> >
> > I'm wondering if any of you think it would be helpful for me to
> > produce some how-to video production segments. Several people 
have
> > emailed me with production equipment questions, and I'm working 
with
> > a class of journalism students who are learning about video this
> > semester. Just wanted to toss the idea out. I could cover
> > everything from camera basics, to how to frame, and sequence 
shots.
> > My post today is kind of in that vein. I put together some
> > interviews that some Clark Atlanta students shot, and worked it 
into
> > my report.
> >
> > Peace
> >
> > http://myurbanrport.blogspot.com
> >
> >  
> >
> 
> 
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>

[videoblogging] Video Lessons (second attempt)

[amani_c]

I don't know if my first post went through because I accidently hit 
a key.

So here it is, one mo gen.

I'm wondering if any of you think it would be helpful for me to 
produce some how-to video production segments.  Several people have 
emailed me with production equipment questions, and I'm working with 
a class of journalism students who are learning about video this 
semester.  Just wanted to toss the idea out.  I could cover 
everything from camera basics, to how to frame, and sequence shots.  
My post today is kind of in that vein.  I put together some 
interviews that some Clark Atlanta students shot, and worked it into 
my report.


Peace

http://myurbanrport.blogspot.com 

[videoblogging] New Adventure Posted!

[amani_c]

Hey group hope your day is off to a great start.  I just posted my 
latest adventure.

www.myurbanreport.com
http://myurbanreport.blip.tv

Peace!!

[videoblogging] Blogger Question

[amani_c]

Aight folks.  My vblog is hosted on blogger, but some folks have 
brought it to my attention that the template doesn't load correctly in 
Mozilla.  Is there a fix for this?  At some point I think I should 
move over to typepad, or wordpress, and I need to have my blog hosted 
at www.myurbanreport.com anyway (I have the url, but it points to my 
blogspot page).  Any thoughts or suggestions?

-TheUrbanReporter
www.myurbanreport.com

[videoblogging] New to the group... I'm a news guy turned vblogger.

[amani_c]

Hey people.  Looks like this is a pretty active group.  I'm a few 
months new to the vblogging.  I'm actually working on a couple of 
citizen journalism projects, and I started my blog 
(www.myurbanreport.com) a few months back.  I shoot and edit 
everything, and also post on blip.tv, and YouTube 
http://myurbanreport.blip.tv 

If you're reading this, send me some feedback.

AC

[videoblogging] Re: My officail foray into video blogging...er vlogging...umm internet TV?

[amani_c]

Nice behinds the scenes look.  I too am a traditional news cat 
experimenting with this new media game.  Check one of my episodes 
out.  I'm in grad school, and not working in news currently, but I'm 
working at a small cable network in Atlanta.

http://blip.tv/file/115823

http://blip.tv/file/123161

http://blip.tv/file/137051

I also started a video blog www.myurbanreport.com 

Peace!!!

--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, "newmediajim" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 
wrote:
>
> drumroll please.  I've dipped my toes into the video blogging pool. 
> I'm an old-media hack who sees great merit and promise in new media. 
> So I'm trying to parlay my 15 years of network news experience into
> something useful!
> 
> Please check it out and comment!! Thanks!
> 
> Jim
> 
> 
>