[videoblogging] Re: Help watching videoblogs on TV - confused

[tom_a_sparks]

can I ask how long dose it take to boot a Windows Media Center?

I also hate the vista system, i am staying with XP with a TV capture card

[videoblogging] Video Comments, a WordPress Plugin

[tom_a_sparks]

has any body used video comments for there videoblog?

http://itp.nyu.edu/research/?page_id=34

[videoblogging] Re: Movies vs. videos

[tom_a_sparks]

this link should get you start on the software need for screencasting
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_screen_recording_software
I use camstudio GPL for windows

--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
>

> Practical questions, if I may: Do any programs do both screencasting
> and video editing or movie making? Can you get good results as a
> workaround by pointing your camera at your computer while Websurfing?
> If so, what kind of lighting and other techniques would work best?
> 

[videoblogging] video over WIFI

[tom_a_sparks]

I am looking for video over WIFI hardware that can be used with a
normal  video camera that has composite video and stereo audio output
and is about the size of an Ipod

[videoblogging] Fwd: podPress Project has been ended.

[tom_a_sparks]

--- In [EMAIL PROTECTED], Dan Kuykendall <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

My work load has gotten too busy to allow me to develop podPress any
further. For this reason I am shutting down the project and removing it
from my website to avoid any more support question and issues.

Thank you all for your care, support and donations over the last year.
Good luck, and I will miss you all.

-- 
Dan Kuykendall (aka Seek3r)
http://www.mightyseek.com

In God we trust, all others we virus scan.
Programmer - an organism that turns coffee into software.

--- End forwarded message ---

[videoblogging] Re: Skype on Cell

[tom_a_sparks]

look for Voip mobiles (cell) phones
d-link has a few http://www.dlink.com/products/category.asp?cid=11&sec=0

--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, "jean-marc" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> A skilled pickpocket got my cellphone in the metro in Paris. Iwas half 
> hoping for this so now I can shop for a cell that would enable Skype. I 
> see there are some services like "Eqo" that allow you to use skype as 
> long as your computer is on, but I don't leave my computer on when I'm 
> away. I want my cell to be independent of my computer. I might be 
> vulnerable to wifi hotspots, but nothing's perfect. Any suggestions of 
> what to buy & set up so I can use Skype on a cell?
>

[videoblogging] Re: Editing Software for Windoze

[tom_a_sparks]

--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, "Jackson West" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote:
>
> Okay, Premiere Elements trial sucks.  I spent two hours editing a short
> piece, only to find out that when you export, it puts an Adobe bug
in the
> output file.  Bo!  Trying Ulead Video Studio.
I got the super old version of Ulead Video Studio that came with the 4
CD set, wont work on my pc (says "not enough memory" with computer
with 512Mb?) or Mgi videowave 1.0b (have not used for a long time) :(

[videoblogging] Re: Editing Software for Windoze

[tom_a_sparks]

the one I use is called Super

--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, "Patrick Cook"
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Hi everyone:
> 
> On 5/20/07, Jackson West <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> >
> > Hey all.  Just shot some hella fun footage of Bay to Breakers
> >  (runners! nudity!  costumes!  dancing! alcoholism!) and I'm dreading
> >  the thought of having to edit it all with Quicktime Pro or, even
> >  worse, Windows Movie Maker.
> >
> >  Anybody have suggestions for a simple, lightweight video editing
> >  application (or, even better, online thingie)?  I've only got a 1GHZ
> >  laptop, so I'm not sure I could run the latest Premiere or Vegas.
> 
> Two words Jackson
> 
> 1). VirtualDub - http://www.virtualdub.org/
> 2). TMPGEnc - http://www.tmpgenc.net/
> 
> VirtualDub is an editor that allows you to actually see everything
> frame by frame, much like Cool Edit or Audacity does with audio.
> VirtualDub allows you to export your video as an AVI (Yes, you can use
> any codec installed on your system)
> 
> TMPGEnc is a program that you can use to correct sync issues.  TMPGEnc
> only exports in MPEG-1 however.
> 
> To convert into the Quicktime format, your best bet would be to go MP4
> as opposed to the MOV route and (Obviously) use Quicktime Pro.  But
> short of that however, you can Google  for MP4 converters or download
> one from CNET or Tucows.  There are scores of them out there for
> Windows.  Some are freeware.  Some are trialware.  It just depends on
> what you're looking for. :)
> 
> I have several MP4 converters myself.  The best one I've found (Short
> of getting Quicktime Pro mind you) is the Jodix Free iPod Video
> Converter.  But your mileage may vary, so don't stop there. :)
> 
> Hope this helps :)
> 
> Cheers :)
> 
> -- 
> Pat Cook
> Denver, Colorado
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>

[videoblogging] Re: New Quicktime upgrade and Creative Zen

[tom_a_sparks]

are using the zen vision Media Explorer or itunes/etc?
and are transcoding the videos (mov / mp4)?

I own the zen vision (not M or W)
--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, "Heath" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> This is what I meant to say, anyone else having the same issue below?
> 
> --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, "Heath"  wrote:
> >
> > Has anyone else had this problem, I just updated to Quicktime 7.2 and 
> > now I can not transfer my .mov and mp4 video's to my creative Zen M?  
> I 
> > am just curios if anyone else is having the issue.  I know there may 
> > not be any other people using the Zen...but hopefuly so...
> > 
> > Heath
> >
>

[videoblogging] Re: New Quicktime upgrade and Creative Zen

[tom_a_sparks]

I have just downloaded QT7.2 and update my version of QT
and yes the creative video converter crashs (Modname: ctqtsf.ax)
I have contact creative (awaiting reply)
here a search on ctqtsf.ax
<http://www.google.com.au/search?hl=en&safe=off&client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla%3Aen-US%3Aofficial&q=ctqtsf.ax&btnG=Search&meta=>

I dont like Creative video converter
i use super as my vide converter/transcoder
I have downloaded the zencast program but never used it


--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, "Heath" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> I tried both my Zencast software (I have a creative Zen M 30 gig) and 
> the Creative Media explorer.  The Zencast and Media explorer software 
> would always convert any Ipod compatible or .mov file and create a 
> wmv file for the Zen to use, now it just errors out.  And I am sure 
> it's something to do with Quicktime, because this morning it 
> transfered one of Susan's video's (her Disney trip part 1), it was a 
> Wmv file and it transfered with no issues.
> 
> Heath
> http://batmangeek.com
> 
> --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, "tom_a_sparks" 
>  wrote:
> >
> > are using the zen vision Media Explorer or itunes/etc?
> > and are transcoding the videos (mov / mp4)?
> > 
> > I own the zen vision (not M or W)
> > --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, "Heath"  wrote:
> > >
> > > This is what I meant to say, anyone else having the same issue 
> below?
> > > 
> > > --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, "Heath"  wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Has anyone else had this problem, I just updated to Quicktime 
> 7.2 and 
> > > > now I can not transfer my .mov and mp4 video's to my creative 
> Zen M?  
> > > I 
> > > > am just curios if anyone else is having the issue.  I know 
> there may 
> > > > not be any other people using the Zen...but hopefuly so...
> > > > 
> > > > Heath
> > > >
> > >
> >
>

[videoblogging] Re: Digest Number 4624

[tom_a_sparks]

this is start to look like spam
Please leave your name and number and I'll get back to you :)

--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Teri Duff <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> I am out of the office and will return July 30th.  If you need to  
> reach me sooner, you can phone (510) 910-2340.
> 
> Sorry for any inconvenience,
> 
> Teri
> 
> On Jul 9, 2007, at 12:41 AM, videoblogging@yahoogroups.com wrote:
> 
> 
> 
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>

[videoblogging] Re: New Quicktime upgrade and Creative Zen

[tom_a_sparks]

this is what creative has said
"As regards to your enquiry, I do understand you would like to convert 
> your mp4 or mov files using Creative software.
> 
> I would like to inform you that it is not possible as Creative software 
> only supports AVI, MPEG-1/2/4-SP, Windows Media? Video (WMV) 9, 
> Motion-JPEG, DivX?2 4 and 5 and XviD3.
> 
> Therefore, you would need to have a third party software to convert 
> those formats.
"
yea, but 
"To play back .MP4 and .M4V files in your PC, it is necessary to
download and install QuickTime or other 3rd party video players.
"
 got QT 7.2
"
You can use Creative Video Converter (Creative Media Toolbox) to
transcode."

quoted from http://asia.creative.com/support/kb/article.asp?l=3&sid=11043

--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, "Heath" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, "tom_a_sparks" 
>  wrote:
> >
> > I have just downloaded QT7.2 and update my version of QT
> > and yes the creative video converter crashs (Modname: ctqtsf.ax)
> > I have contact creative (awaiting reply)

[videoblogging] Re: New Quicktime upgrade and Creative Zen

[tom_a_sparks]

the way I read it is they CAN covert the files with QuickTime or third
party program using the Video Converter (it a wrapper around QT)

but QuickTime has screwed up the system
the two options to still be able to use the video converter is
use QuickTime Alternative or downgrade QT 7.1

--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, "Heath" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> I'm not being a smart alec here but I'm confused, are they saying 
> they can't convert the video?  Because it's always 
> convertedalways...it was one of the reason's I got the thing and 
> the software so I could watch podcasts...
> 
> Heath
> http://batmangeek.com
> 
> --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, "tom_a_sparks" 
>  wrote:
> >
> > this is what creative has said
> > "As regards to your enquiry, I do understand you would like to 
> convert 
> > > your mp4 or mov files using Creative software.
> > > 
> > > I would like to inform you that it is not possible as Creative 
> software 
> > > only supports AVI, MPEG-1/2/4-SP, Windows Media? Video (WMV) 9, 
> > > Motion-JPEG, DivX?2 4 and 5 and XviD3.
> > > 
> > > Therefore, you would need to have a third party software to 
> convert 
> > > those formats.
> > "
> > yea, but 
> > "To play back .MP4 and .M4V files in your PC, it is necessary to
> > download and install QuickTime or other 3rd party video players.
> > "
> >  got QT 7.2
> > "
> > You can use Creative Video Converter (Creative Media Toolbox) to
> > transcode."
> > 
> > quoted from http://asia.creative.com/support/kb/article.asp?
> l=3&sid=11043
> > 
> > --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, "Heath"  wrote:
> > 
> > > --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, "tom_a_sparks" 
> > >  wrote:
> > > >
> > > > I have just downloaded QT7.2 and update my version of QT
> > > > and yes the creative video converter crashs (Modname: ctqtsf.ax)
> > > > I have contact creative (awaiting reply)
> > 
> >
>

[videoblogging] Re: live video streaming

[tom_a_sparks]

--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, "Kath O'Donnell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote:
> another option u may want to consider is a streaming box such as
slingbox.
> so similarly, you could connect your camera output to the input of the
> slingbox and let it handle the streaming (since that's what it's
built for).
> if u use multiple cameras, then u might need a video mixer or video
switcher
where can I look for software based vision mixer (open-source/free)?

based on what I read only one person can view the feed at a time :(

> 
> I used to do internet radio using ogg vorbis (& others prior to that)
> streaming via winamp (similar to live365 site - sometimes we'd use
it as a
> relay site) but haven't done ogg theora / vorbis for video streaming.

looks like I need to send an email to ogg theora mailing list


> ps- you're from Warwick? I used to live in bris. what's the project
you're
> working on?

this project currently a research project (costing) based on a wish
list that the youth of the town want (but I am having some
disagreements with the local council with a different matter (court
action) , so it may never get of the ground)

[videoblogging] Media Aggregator with P2P support

[tom_a_sparks]

I am looking for a media Aggregator (reader) with P2P (peer 2 peer
file sharing) support
do any of you know of any?

[videoblogging] Re: Media Aggregator with P2P support

[tom_a_sparks]

I am more looking for BitTorrent p2p
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Broadcatching

--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, "Patrick Cook"
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Hi everyone:
> 
> On 10/14/07, tom_a_sparks <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> >
> > I am looking for a media Aggregator (reader) with P2P (peer 2 peer
> >  file sharing) support
> >  do any of you know of any?
> 
> If you're looking for a Napster-like P2P client with RSS capabilities,
> you might try Deepnet Explorer, though last time I checked, the P2P
> side was disabled but this may have changed.
> 
> Cheers :D
> 
> -- 
> Pat Cook
> Denver, Colorado
> PODCASTS -
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> http://patshealthmedicalwondersvideocast.blogspot.com/
> YOUTUBE CHANNEL - http://www.youtube.com/amwowttv/
> THE PAT COOK SHOW  - http://www.livevideo.com/thepcshow
> THE PAT COOK SHOW (Video Podcst) - http://thepctvshow.blogspot.com/
> THE PAT COOK SHOW (Audio Podcast) - http://thepcradioshow.blogspot.com/
>

[videoblogging] Re: free video converter for PC

[tom_a_sparks]

Super use it all the time for video transcoding

--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, "schlomo rabinowitz"
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Hey all
> 
> I ran into this and thought some of you PC users may be interested
in it:
> 
> 
> Looks pretty robust and its free!  Basically, it looks like it gives an
> easy-to-use GUI on a bunch of other free/open converters (like those
that
> have problems using the conversion tools on ffmpegX)
> 
> I haven't used it as I'm on a Mac, but I'm interested in what you
think of
> it!
> 
> -- 
> Schlomo Rabinowitz
> http://schlomolog.blogspot.com
> http://hatfactory.net
> AIM:schlomochat
> 
> 
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>

[videoblogging] Re: pocketPC video editor?

[tom_a_sparks]

could virtualdub (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VirtualDub)
be ported or like?

--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, "Jan McLaughlin"
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Hadn't thought about that David, but it might be nice...especially
to cut
> out the last 2-3 frames when filming 'small' video in 3gp (my pocket pc
> films in either 3gp or mp4, 'large').
> 
> Here are my collected 8525 links though - FYI -
> http://del.icio.us/love_detective/8525
> 
> Will let you know if I find anything in my web travels.
> 
> Curious: Do you have a maximum MMS upload size attached to your
account? If
> not, who are you using and what kind of plan do you have?
> 
> Warmly,
> Jan
> 
> On 10/22/07, David Meade <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> >
> > Hi all -
> >
> >   Does anyone know of a "Windows Mobile" application that allows for
> > trimming and combining of video clips?  I just cannot find such an app
> > but find it hard to believe that not even one crappy option exists.
> > My windows mobile phone takes video (avi or mp4) and I want to be able
> > to trim the clips and then re-order/combine them together into one
> > longer clip before I upload to blip (or wherever).
> >
> > Thanks,
> >   - Dave
> >
> > --
> > http://www.DavidMeade.com
> >
> >
> >
> > Yahoo! Groups Links
> >
> >
> >
> >
> 
> 
> -- 
> The Faux Press - better than real
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> http://fauxpress.blogspot.com
> http://wburg.tv
> aim=janofsound
> air=862.571.5334
> skype=janmclaughlin
> 
> 
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>

[videoblogging] Re: pocketPC video editor?

[tom_a_sparks]

I've been want something like this on my gp2x
(http://wiki.gp2x.org/wiki/GP2X) (screw winblows)
currently there seams like none for hand-held device (lets get
programming)

--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, "Renat Zarbailov" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote:
>
> I actually thought about this idea while traveling the world. I 
> doubt that the processors of Windows Mobile devices are fast enough 
> to allow editing of raw video, even if it's mobile phone shot 
> compressed video. 
> 
> I, however, hope that one day there will be a Windows Mobile flash-
> based software that allows miniature video editing on the go. So, 
> imagine the hard drive based camcorders would in-camera convert the 
> video files to this mobile edit-friendly format, be it in 320X240 
> DIVX or other non-processor-intensive format. Allowing transfer of 
> these file from camcorder via Bluetooth or memorystick to a Windows 
> Mobile device. So while on the road, say, when still in transit to 
> where the full-fledged editing workstation is, one can edit the 
> clips on a Windows Mobile device, and later, after importing the raw 
> equvivalent of those video clips, this mobile software will transfer 
> all the math behind the edit so that all the raw video clips are 
> presented just like in the mobile editor. This will be a big time 
> saver for videographers who shoot they dailies outside the editing 
> studios.
> 
> So to sum up all the above;
> 1. Footage shot and each raw video clip on the hard drive of the 
> camcorder has a mobile editable version
> 2. Either via bluetooth or memorystick, these files are transfered 
> into a Windows Mobile device
> 3. Footage is edited, cuts, transitions, effects, etc.
> 4. When in the studio the miniature edit is sycronized with FCP or 
> Premiere by importing the raw video clips and placing the edit in 
> the timeline just like in the timeline of the Windows Mobile video 
> editor.
> 
> What do you guys think? Should we start harrassing camcorder 
> manufacturers as well as finding the right talent to create this 
> mobile software? :))
> 
> Of course it's idealistic, but, wouldn't it be great??
> 
> Cheers
> 
> --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, "David Meade"  
> wrote:
> >
> > Hi all -
> > 
> >   Does anyone know of a "Windows Mobile" application that allows 
> for
> > trimming and combining of video clips?  I just cannot find such an 
> app
> > but find it hard to believe that not even one crappy option exists.
> > My windows mobile phone takes video (avi or mp4) and I want to be 
> able
> > to trim the clips and then re-order/combine them together into one
> > longer clip before I upload to blip (or wherever).
> > 
> > Thanks,
> >   - Dave
> > 
> > -- 
> > http://www.DavidMeade.com
> >
>

[videoblogging] Re: pocketPC video editor?

[tom_a_sparks]

if they port it to linux (non intel, but arm) then i'll be happy
--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, "David Meade" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote:
>
> On 10/29/07, taulpaulmpls <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > I don't know if anyone answered your question, but I did find this
> > company making software in asia.
> >
> >
http://www.masternewmedia.org/news/2005/02/12/video_editing_on_mobile_phones.htm
> 
> *gasp* !!  I'm downloading to test it out now!  THANKS
> 
> Will report back here once I see it in action.
>

[videoblogging] Re: xacti cameras for class

[tom_a_sparks]

what you are looking for is a USB memory card reader
(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Card_reader)
--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, "Richard (Show) Hall"
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Jay,
> 
> I have only used firewire with a mini-dv camera in the past, so I'm
> wondering, with the xacti how do you get the video into the computer?
> 
> Do you need some sort of device on the computer to read the sd card?
> 
> Does the camera have usb or firewire ports that can be used to capture
> the video onto the computer?
> 
> These are issues, since the computers already have usb and firewire
> ports in the lab, but no special devices for reading the sd cards
> presently.
> 
> ... Richard
> 
> On Nov 8, 2007 5:55 PM, Jay dedman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > > I have about $1000 to get two video cameras for students to
check out
> >  > and use for a multimedia class I'm teaching.
> >  > Therefore they need to be under $500 each (complex math).
> >  > The videos don't have to be pro quality or anything, but it
would be
> >  > good if: a) There was an input for an external mic, and b) If you
> >  > could download the data via usb or firewire, since the computers in
> >  > the classroom don't have readers/ports for memory cards.
> >
> >  if its just for fun web video, i say get the Xacti E1.
> >  these are the water proof cameras...but they are also tough as
hell because
> >  of the hard casing.
> >  i like the mpeg4 cameras because its easier to get the video from
the sd
> >  card to the computer.
> >  Mini DV is cool...but more work IMHO.
> >
> >  Jay
> >
> >  --
> >  http://jaydedman.com
> >  917 371 6790
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> >
> >  [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >
> >
> >  
> 
> 
> 
> -- 
> Richard
> http://richardhhall.org
> Shows
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>

[videoblogging] ffmpeg for audio

[tom_a_sparks]

is there a ffmpeg like program for audio (command line based)?

[videoblogging] battery powered usb hard drives

[tom_a_sparks]

I am looking for a battery powered usb hard drive?
this is the only one I have found
 are there others?

[videoblogging] looking for SD video camera

[tom_a_sparks]

I am looking for a SD video camera that can record into H.264/MPEG-4
AVC that is compatible with a apple ipod

Are there any that are SDTV rez (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SDTV)?
or am I asking too much?

I read reports about the Sanyo VPC-CG9
(http://www.goodgearguide.com.au/review/digital_video/sanyo/xacti_vpc-cg9/262606)
witch say the VPC CG9 is substandard witch I was looking at buying

i have a 640x480 rez SD video camera now?

[videoblogging] reality/documentary videoblogs

[tom_a_sparks]

I am looking for a reality/documentary videoblog to give me some ideas
about the videoblog I may be starting
i am looking for something like a make-of documentary (movies/films)
with on the go problem solving communication.

[videoblogging] Re: reality/documentary videoblogs

[tom_a_sparks]

--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Jay dedman  wrote:
>
> On Fri, Feb 27, 2009 at 1:19 AM, tom_a_sparks  wrote:
> > I am looking for a reality/documentary videoblog to give me some ideas
> > about the videoblog I may be starting
> > i am looking for something like a make-of documentary (movies/films)
> > with on the go problem solving communication.
> 
> Just to clarify: you want examples a behind-the-scenes look at the
> process of making a movie?
> 
no, i am looking for behind-the-scenes / planing an event like concert
or planning an art project (get material) and doing the art work 

[videoblogging] Re: breakthrough for open video on the web

[tom_a_sparks]

you have mv-embed (http://metavid.org/w/index.php/Mv_embed)

it can use the viddeo tag

or
Multiple source types

 
 

or
Multiple sources, Multiple timed text tracks and Simple remote Embedding 
(http://wiki.xiph.org/index.php/ROE)


it has subtitling support as seen at 
http://metavid.org/w/extensions/MetavidWiki/skins/mv_embed/example_usage/sample_page.php
click the CC button


--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Michael Sullivan  wrote:
>

> sull
> 
> On Thu, Mar 19, 2009 at 1:03 AM, Adrian Miles wrote:
> 
> >   absolutely, it is a disaster otherwise. imagine a page where you want
> > several videos, they will all download, i only want one, why should I
> > pay (bandwidth *does* cost) for 5 when I only want ot see one, let
> > alone the impact this has on my cache, computer, home network, other
> > users, viewing stats, etc.
> >
> > one solution would be image that links to page with video that it just
> > excludes interesting possibilities with multiple videos, unless I'm
> > missing something.
> >
> > the argument I would use is simply sustainability, why serve a pile of
> > video that is unwanted? bandwidth waste is waste none the less.
> >
> >
> > On 19/03/2009, at 8:30 AM, Jay dedman wrote:
> >
> > > There is pretty intense debate right now how this should be handled.
> > > Should
> > > it be a user choice that he enables on his browser that would not
> > > download
> > > all videos?
> >
> > cheers
> > Adrian Miles
> > adrian.mi...@... 
> > bachelor communication honours coordinator
> > vogmae.net.au
> >
> >  
> >
> 
> 
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>

[videoblogging] Re: breakthrough for open video on the web

[tom_a_sparks]

have a look at mv_embed (http://metavid.org/w/index.php/Mv_embed)
and while your at it look at 


--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Michael Sullivan  wrote:
>
> i dont see how this is different than when people embedded
> quicktime/wmv/real videos on a page/blog.
> eventually, it was realized that they needed to avoid doing this and the
> practice changed with the exception of a few ignorant/careless folks here
> and there.
> 
> i dont think the purpose of the  tag is to elliminate the use of
> javascript on a site.
> it is to provide a simple means of embedding video without being dependent
> on other techniques that satisfy different web browsers.  this does not mean
> that, for example, you should not make use of javascript/ajax/css to handle
> the presentation and loading of a video using  tag.
> 
> so whats the argument?  i guess i would have to find the thread(s) over on
> the other list.
> 
> sull
> 
> On Thu, Mar 19, 2009 at 1:03 AM, Adrian Miles wrote:
> 
> >   absolutely, it is a disaster otherwise. imagine a page where you want
> > several videos, they will all download, i only want one, why should I
> > pay (bandwidth *does* cost) for 5 when I only want ot see one, let
> > alone the impact this has on my cache, computer, home network, other
> > users, viewing stats, etc.
> >
> > one solution would be image that links to page with video that it just
> > excludes interesting possibilities with multiple videos, unless I'm
> > missing something.
> >
> > the argument I would use is simply sustainability, why serve a pile of
> > video that is unwanted? bandwidth waste is waste none the less.
> >
> >
> > On 19/03/2009, at 8:30 AM, Jay dedman wrote:
> >
> > > There is pretty intense debate right now how this should be handled.
> > > Should
> > > it be a user choice that he enables on his browser that would not
> > > download
> > > all videos?
> >
> > cheers
> > Adrian Miles
> > adrian.mi...@... 
> > bachelor communication honours coordinator
> > vogmae.net.au
> >
> >  
> >
> 
> 
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>

[videoblogging] Re: breakthrough for open video on the web

[tom_a_sparks]

--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Jay dedman  wrote:

> Agreed. The real purpose isnt just having an agnostic  tag. As
> you said, simple javascript can replicate what the tag does.
> It's also important for the W3 to encourage and recommend a patent
> free video codec as a standard to maintain openness on the web. Just
> like we have patent free image and document extensions that everyone
> has adopted.
> 


I agree where would the internet be today, if every corporation had a patent on 
http, html, email, etc

ps: sorry for double posting 

[videoblogging] Re: 1930-1950 b-grade scifi film serials

[tom_a_sparks]

--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, "Ian Beaumont"  wrote:
>
> You can do Chromakey with any colour on the palette except for white and 
> black, which don't key very well at all.  Indeed, I remember that during the 
> 1970s and 1980s, UK broadcasters would often use a dull shade of yellow as 
> their key colour, and it worked perfectly well back then.
> 
> Also. if you're going to follow the style of the old movie serials, > 
> remember they were often produced in a hurry, with many serial 
> episodes produced in a year.  There was litttle time for retakes, 
> and there were a lot of wide-ish shots that allowed for quickness 
> of production.  Only key characters or moments would get close up 
> coverage, so use your closeups sparingly.

I am think of doing at a three day course in short films (5 to 10 minutes max) 
done it twice before
1 day for learn and film ideas, 1 day for filming, 1 day for editing
I am looking of doing a one off episode

> 
> I wish you all the best of luck with this project.
> 
> Ian B
> 
>   - Original Message - 
>   From: Tom Sparks 
>   To: videoblogging@yahoogroups.com 
>   Sent: Monday, March 23, 2009 9:05 AM
>   Subject: [videoblogging] 1930-1950 b-grade scifi film serials
> 
> 
> 
>   I am at doing looking at doing a 1930-1950 b-grade scifi film serials like 
> Flash Gordon or Buck Rogers
> 
>   Has anybody worked with miniatures?
>   How would i do chroma key without blue/green screen? 
> 
>   tom_a_sparks
> 
>   Please avoid sending me Word or PowerPoint attachments.
>   but instead use OpenDocument File Formats or 
>   use OpenOffice
>   http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OpenDocument
>   http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OpenOffice.org
>   http://www.gnu.org/philosophy/no-word-attachments.html
> 
>   Stay connected to the people that matter most with a smarter inbox. Take a 
> look http://au.docs.yahoo.com/mail/smarterinbox
> 
>   
> 
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>

[videoblogging] Re: the coming Broadband limit?

[tom_a_sparks]

--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Michael Sullivan  wrote:

> beyond all that... maybe we will all go offline and bird watch more often ;)
> 
> sull
> 
i hope that the internet of today dies
and a new internet is formed based on the cooperative idea and Wireless 
community network

[videoblogging] Re: The continuing story of Ogg/Theora, the open source codec

[tom_a_sparks]

--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Jay dedman  wrote:
>
> The video codec geeks (yes, they exist) are deep into improving the image of
> the .OGV file.
> Chris Blizzard at Mozilla points to this update:
> http://www.0xdeadbeef.com/weblog/?p=1300
 
> Jay
I have been using theora for a few years now

but people keep asking for mp4 versions of the videos for use on their media 
player and business want the video in some windows-centric format or on a 
CD/DVD (but don't stand the file format/codec)

[videoblogging] Re: The continuing story of Ogg/Theora, the open source codec

[tom_a_sparks]

--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Jay dedman  wrote:
>
> > I have been using theora for a few years now
> > but people keep asking for mp4 versions of the videos for use on their media
> > player and business want the video in some windows-centric format or on a
> > CD/DVD (but don't stand the file format/codec)
> 
> I see no reason why you couldnt offer both versions. Embed the
> Ogg...but offer an mp4 download link.
> Or embed the Ogg version and revert to mp4 for browers that don't read it:

that what I have been doing on my website via Mv_embed
http://metavid.org/w/index.php/Mv_embed


> This stuff is still very new and chaotic, but its coming on strong.
> When the new Firefox natively supports Ogg, I think we'll see
> examples of how HTML5 enables more creativity on the pageversus
> video players locking in the media.
> 
> Proof will need to be seen though.
> 
yea, but that still dose not resolve the lack of knowledge in the IT people in 
business or the public

[videoblogging] round table

[tom_a_sparks]

I think of doing a round table show

what is the upper-limit of number of webcams one computer record from?

[videoblogging] Re: H264 still free till 2016

[tom_a_sparks]

--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, "elbowsofdeath"  wrote:
>
 
> I now what you mean but I dont really agree. I think where we are at is at an 
> acceptable quality:size ratio and I dont see any signs that things will 
> improve much in the short to medium term. Considering how much information 
> video consists of, I think humans have done well to get the filesizes down to 
> where we are at today.

don't forget
* uncompressed 640x480 24bits at 25fps for 1 hour is 82.8Gbytes
* DV tape are 12 Gbytes an hour
* DVB-T (mpeg 2) 1.5 Gbytes per hour
* VCD (mpeg 1) 80 minutes 800 Mbytes
* XVID/DVIX approx 44 minutes 350 Mbytes

tom sparks

[videoblogging] Re: Remember when it was all 320x240?

[tom_a_sparks]

the bad old days of dial-up when to view videos you had to download them or 
watch streaming video at 160x120

cell/mobile phone record video at 320x240

320x240 is still being used if the upload from you home-server is substandarded 
like in australia :(

tom

--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Jay dedman  wrote:
>
> well, Vimeo just announced that it's added 1080p with ACCHD support
> (for Vimeo Plus members).
> http://www.studiodaily.com/blog/?p=2568
> 
> Youtube did this in the fall but it's not becoming common. I have a
> pretty decent mac and it can barely handle playback. But it was just 4
> years ago when people complained of their computes choking on 320x240
> videos. Bandwidth was slow and processing power limited. Just a matter
> of time before the groupBorgmind upgrades itself.
> 
> Really really beautiful images at 1080p.
> 
> Jay
> 
> -- 
> http://ryanishungry.com
> http://momentshowing.net
> http://twitter.com/jaydedman
> 917 371 6790
>

[videoblogging] Re: Remember when it was all 320x240?

[tom_a_sparks]

--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Adrian Miles  wrote:
>
> hi all
> 
> absolutely disagree.
> 
> On 10/02/2010, at 6:49 PM, David Jones wrote:
> 
> > If you follow that logic to its logical conclusion, then why have a
> > video blog at all?, why not just an audio podcast?
> > Or at least why not 160x120 for even more bandwidth saving and speed?
> 
> if you follow that logic to its logical conclusion then why be online  
> at all and instead be in a cinema, or project via some hi-rez system  
> against a wall in an installation?

> All power to full screen video, but please don't make an argument that  
> this is the only way to approach video online.

these are the video size I use
QVGA 320x240, VCD-pal 352x288, Quater SDTV-pal 360x288, 400x300

I am about to get a HD camera for panorama videos see for example 
http://www.ryubin.com/panolab/panoflash/project_bloggie/test01/sample.html

tom

[videoblogging] Re: short-film ideas using a 360 degree lens

[tom_a_sparks]

I cant view that link as a use linux (ubuntu) :(

--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Adrian Miles  wrote:
>
> hi
> 
> http://www.z360.com/what/
> 
> is a 2001 QTVR interactive pano narrative. perhaps worth a look?
> 
> On 15 February 2010 18:46, Tom Sparks  wrote:
> 
> >
> >
> > I seen 1000's of these panorama videos [1][2]
> >
> > I am trying to think of a story/drama that would make a 360 degree lens
> > worth using
> >
> > Currently I am think of a docudrama/LARP[3]/reality tv style vampire hunt
> >
> > are there any ideas you can think of?
> >
> > [1] http://gardengnomesoftware.com/pano2vr_sample.php?demo=video
> > [2] http://www.eyesee360.com/videowarp/flash/
> > [3] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Live_action_role-playing_game
> > tom_a_sparks
> >
> >  
> >
> 
> 
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>

[videoblogging] Re: short-film ideas using a 360 degree lens

[tom_a_sparks]

--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Jay dedman  wrote:
>
> > I seen 1000's of these panorama videos [1][2
> > I am trying to think of a story/drama that would make a 360 degree lens 
> > worth using
> 
> Do you have a link to a 360 camera that you would get?

sony bloggie camera kit
http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10551&storeId=10151&langId=-1&productId=8198552921666078184#features


tom sparks

[videoblogging] Re: short-film ideas using a 360 degree lens

[tom_a_sparks]

--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, "compumavengal"  wrote:
>
> I'm looking at the specs and I'm not entirely sure that the camcorder shoots 
> 360 video. It might shoot mjpeg images or just hundreds of jpegs.
> 
> My clue is that if it was total video recording why would it need a photo 
> motion browser?
> 
> If the photo motion browser is needed to convert the 360 images into video 
> then that isn't necessarily a deal breaker but how are they doing the 
> compression?
> 
> If they are promoting this feature why don't they have video examples?
> 
> Nope, too many questions. I'd hold back a bit until I could see what the 
> device can actually do.
> 
> Gena
> http://createvideonotebook.blogspot.com
> 
pano video create with bloggie
http://www.ryubin.com/panolab/panoflash/project_bloggie/test01/sample.html

here are some videos in MP4 (H.264)

and


some comment abou the bloggie from a panorama group
http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/PanoToolsNG/message/37204
http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/PanoToolsNG/message/36528

[videoblogging] Re: Google to open source VP8

[tom_a_sparks]

--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Michael Sullivan  wrote:
> Also, regarding Ogg Theora It is totally adequate for casual web video
> consumption.  no doubt about it.
> Not sure about on mobile devices so much... some issues there.  But video
> quality is good enough for typical usage.  This is often overlooked.

the video community is waiting to see if vp8 is on par h.264

the theora community is waiting to see if vp8 features can be backported to 
theora without breaking Backward compatibility 

other are asking how open is it going to be:
http://blog.gingertech.net/2010/02/20/googles-challenges-of-freeing-vp8/

[videoblogging] Re: Anyone see this yet? Video subtitling initiative by Mozilla...

[tom_a_sparks]

--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Jay dedman  wrote:
>
> > Um, it's by Participatory Culture Foundation, not Mozilla.
the Mozilla/theora/w3c (HTML5) are supporting the project by writing the specs
see https://wiki.mozilla.org/Accessibility/Video_Accessibility

[videoblogging] Re: Google to open source VP8

[tom_a_sparks]

--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Michael Verdi  wrote:
>
> On Sat, May 1, 2010 at 11:51 AM, Joly MacFie  wrote:
> >
> 
> > I also noted Jobs recent statement that Theora is not free of
> > potential encumbrance.
> >

the same comments were give about vorbis, where are the court cases?

[videoblogging] Why Our Civilization's Video Art and Culture is Threatened by the MPEG-LA

[tom_a_sparks]

http://www.osnews.com/story/23236/Why_Our_Civilization_s_Video_Art_and_Culture_is_Threatened_by_the_MPEG-LA

it looking more and more like GIF/LZW/Unisys, but it called 
Microsoft/apple/MPEG-LA/etc

[videoblogging] Re: Why Our Civilization's Video Art and Culture is Threatened by the MPEG-LA

[tom_a_sparks]

--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Michael Sullivan  wrote:
>
> nice post.
> 
> On May 4, 2010 8:16 PM, "elbowsofdeath"  wrote:
> 
> 
> 
> Yay here is a very sensible article that is the perfect antidote to the
> hysterical OSNews story:
> 
> http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/04/know-your-rights-h-264-patent-licensing-and-you/?s=t5
> 

when I buy something I don't want to be told I need to pay somebody else 
because I need an extra feature no covered in my license 

eg: you don't buy a DVD burner without software to burn DVD-videos

[videoblogging] Re: Why Our Civilization's Video Art and Culture is Threatened by the MPEG-LA

[tom_a_sparks]

--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, "Heath"  wrote:
>
> I didn't think OSNews story was "hysterical", I thought it brought up some 
> valid points and after reading the Endgaget article there are still very 
> valid concerns.
> 
> "To repeat the point: as an end user, you'll never have to think about your 
> legal liability over H.264, because there's no need for you to be licensed 
> unless you're distributing commercial content to other end users or building 
> an H.264 encoder. We'd venture a guess and say you're probably using a 
> licensed camera and software and uploading to services like YouTube or Vimeo 
> or Viddler, and that means you're totally in the clear."
> 

What about the linux/FLOSS communtiy that wont get a license because of the NDA 
(Non-disclosure agreement)?
the end-user pays
 
> So what if you self host your videos and have ads on  your site, is that 
> commercial use?  What if you create a DVD of your independent movie and use 
> the codec and then sell the DVD?  Have I just distrubuted commercial content? 
>  ( yeah, I know like the article said, get a lawyer)

or use bittorrent to distrubuted the video,

where dose non-commercial use end and commercial use start?

[videoblogging] Re: Why Our Civilization's Video Art and Culture is Threatened by the MPEG-LA

[tom_a_sparks]

--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Brook Hinton  wrote:
> It also has to be noted that Theora is still significantly behind h.264 in
> quality. The use of "Big Buck Bunny" in these codec tests is incredibly
> misleading. It's about the easiest damned thing to encode effectively of
> anything short of a well lit greenscreen with nothing happening in front of
> it.
that may be so,
but who in the general public is going to watch test videos ( 
http://media.xiph.org/video/derf/ )to see how good Theora is?
also Theora community has a lossless copy of "Big buck Bunny"

[videoblogging] Re: Help with pixellation?

[tom_a_sparks]

--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, David Jones  wrote:
>
> On Wed, Jun 23, 2010 at 10:11 AM, Marguerita
>  wrote:
> >
> > Hi, I am experiencing something that I am calling pixellation on my camera 
> > as it records and I am not sure if there's anything I can do to fix it, but 
> > am willing to try any suggestions.
> >
> > I mostly record myself talking at the camera, so I have the display turned 
> > facing me and I can actually see this happening when it is recording.
> >
> > I uploaded this video and it has the pixellation event at about 1:50-1:54 
> > in the timeline
> > http://www.youtube.com/user/CrazyShortcutQuilts#p/u/0/0dTdaa0fElU
> >
> > I have seen this happen several times and previously I edited it out, 
> > re-taping the segment, but this time I thought I'd upload and ask for some 
> > help.
> >
> > Thanks so much for any assistance, Marguerita
> > mailto: marguerita.mcma...@...
> 
> I've seen that very occasionally on my HD-1010 (not on the actual
> screen though) but have not nailed it down. My guess would be an SD
> card speed issue. i.e. the write timing is marginal on the card
> causing dropouts or delays. Perhaps a newer/faster card might be a
> solution? (beware the fakes)
> 
> Dave.
>
see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compression_artifact

[videoblogging] portable PVR

[tom_a_sparks]

I am looking for a portable PVR
requirements:
battery powered
3 or more webcams input
2 or more audio inputs