[videoblogging] Re: Short Film blog / forums?
Some places that I like: http://ticklebooth.com/ (a site that I run) http://dekku.blogspot.com/ http://directorsnotes.com/ ajit --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, akrobotics [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Any suggestions for good blogs, forums, or podcasts devoted specifically to short films and the people who make them?
[videoblogging] Re: What kind of Pro camera should I get?
Hi Heath, The new Sony XDCAM EX1 is what I would recommend. For low light, a bigger sensor is better, so the EX1 has a 1/2 inch sensor compared to most 1/3 sensor cameras. It records onto Express Cards but Sony's variation called Sxs. They are talking about allowing any Express Cards. Express cards are pretty cool, they connect directly to the computer versus P2 and Compact Flash that have to go through bus cable. It records all kinds of variable rates. The lens is AWESOME. This is the camera I am getting after holding out for almost 6 years. I don't need the RED power but I need this. The only drawback is that it records in XDCAM which like HDV records in long GOP. I have had no problems with this in all the times i have used a HDV camera. BTW, XDCAM is pro version of HDV. The EX1 uses a new variation Currently, there is support for it in Final Cut Pro and Vegas. I think Canopus (spelling?) also has support. But there should be even more support once it gets popular. The camera is hitting the streets. The footage coming out of this camera is pretty cool. Have fun. Ajit http://squigglebooth.com --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Heath [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am looking at upgrading my camera and in a big way. As some of you may know I have been starting to have people come to me to video stuff. And while the camera I have has been able to do that, it won't get me to where I need to be. SoI am looking at upgrading. I know quite a few on this list who are using pro or prosumer cameras, so I am looking for practicial advise and recomendations. I need something that will be good in low light, have some manual controls, external sound, etc. I also want to be able to use this camera to shoot weddings, local events, short films, etc. Like I said, I know the camera I have can do most of what I want to do, but it doesn't do all and I want a camera I can grow with, the ability to shoot in low light and the external lighting ablility along with being able to shoot in 24p are the big things. So, Jay, Ryanne, Bill, David, Rupert, Cheryl and anyone else who has knowledge let me know what you thinkand if anyone uses a paticular camera let me know... Thanks! Heath http://batmangeek.com
[videoblogging] Re: why would feedburner....?
Hi, I noticed this problem a little while back. I solved it by submitting my atom feed instead of RSS feed to Feedburner. This was pure luck. Hope that helps. Ajit http://squigglebooth.com/ --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Rupert [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yeah, you absolutely shouldn't have to create different feeds for different file types unless you want to. We won the cold war so that you could choose your enclosures. Having FLV (and other formats) contained in the same feed as well is a nice bonus... unless FLV is taking over as the first listed enclosure and being played by readers and aggregators when you want your MP4s to be played, like is happening to me. Surely in Feedburner you should be able to specify which file type you want as your primary media type, as your No 1 Enclosure. Apparently not, from what I can see - but that's MADNESS! I've asked on their forum. No reply yet. http://forums.feedburner.com/viewtopic.php?t=14763 I suspect that it's happening to lots of people, but they don't realise it. I don't pay anything like as much attention to my feed as I used to 2 years ago. I just let it get on with the job - which is great, until something goes wrong that you don't notice. I wouldn't have noticed this if it hadn't been for your post here, so thanks a lot. (By the way everyone, just because I'm complaining about my feed, doesn't mean you shouldn't add it to your list RIGHT NOW :D (As long as you send me yours.) Rupert http://twittervlog.tv/ http://feeds.feedburner.com/twittervlog/ On 5 Jul 2007, at 12:54, Heath wrote: .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 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
[videoblogging] Living with server downtime...
How much downtime is acceptable? This might be a silly question because the obvious answer is none but it seems the real word seems to offer something different. My site is hosted on Bluehost. And maybe for a couple of issues, they have been very reliable and I have been quite satisfied. But every so often, I am working on something and my site is down because of various reasons: CPU Bandwidth issues, internal error and blah blah. I think one of my wordpress plugins, Wordtube, which I love dearly and use extensively is the culprit (my media files are hosted on blip). Speaking to the tech support peeps, they point to several plugins as the reasons for outtages. But I love and need my plugins. And I have to say that for the most part, I install plugins that I really need. Are any of you wordpress users (who host their own blogs) facing these issues? If you do, do you find your site down from time to time? if so, how long? What are your secrets to keeping an healthy site? What are the big sites doing in terms of the backend and all that? And more importantly... When will videoblogging not suck time from my day? When will I stop having to deal with php or mysql code crap? When will I stop feeling like a dumbass for hosting my own site? Ajit http://squigglebooth.com/
[videoblogging] Interview with Mike Hudack of blip.tv
Hi, I had a wonderful interview/ chat with Mike Hudack, CEO of blip.tv. A lot of talk about new features and the future of videoblogging. http://www.dvguru.com/2007/01/29/interview-with-mike-hudack-from-blip-tv/ Ajit http://squigglebooth.com/ http://ticklebooth.com/
