[videoblogging] Re: SXSW

2007-02-16 Thread sszalavitz
I'll be there too! Can't wait. cheers, Sarah Szalavitz --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, "bestdamntechshow" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > i'll be there! > > _drew olanoff > www.pluggd.com > www.scriggity.com > www.bestdamntech.com > > --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, "JD Lasica" wro

[videoblogging] Re: Video Lessons (second attempt)

2007-02-16 Thread 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? -

[videoblogging] Re: demographics

2007-02-16 Thread Michael Ambs
I'm surprised to see that 92% of Rocketboom viewers watch on their computer... especially after hearing almost 80% of JETSET viewers watch on mobile devices. --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, andrew michael baron <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > We just completed a demographics study of the Roc

[videoblogging] Re: What really traps new talent (and it's not the gatekeepers)

2007-02-16 Thread Bill Cammack
+1 That's a benefit to being an editor... you ALWAYS get paid. :D If you think there are/were A LOT of reality tv shows on television, imagine how many PILOTS people made in order to pitch their shows to a production company! Whether their show is picked up or not, they still had to pay the edit

[videoblogging] Saturday Videoblogging FlashMeeting

2007-02-16 Thread Enric
This coming Saturday, 2/17/06, FlashMeeting is set. The time for entry is 10am - noon PST USA, 1pm - 3pm EST USA, 18:00-20:00 GMT. Enter through this link: http://flashmeeting.open.ac.uk/fm/d27431-7406 You may also check the "Videoblogger Videoconferences" page at voxmedia for future and past Vid

[videoblogging] Re: demographics

2007-02-16 Thread Bill Cammack
I hear ya, Drew. I was pretty surprised to see that small slice of the pie. I don't know anything about the M/F percentages on the net in general or in the tech sector in particular, but I'd be interested to see the results for some of the other sites that do tech news now that we've seen the num

Re: [videoblogging] Re: What really traps new talent (and it's not the gatekeepers)

2007-02-16 Thread Halcyon
Totally agree! I think that 'quick and dirty video editor' is soon going to be the "web designer" of the Internet bubble days. EVERY business will need a video commercial/brochure soon -- in the same way every company needed a webpage in 99. Sharpen those imovie skills!!! -halcyon On 2/16/07,

[videoblogging] Re: Support Free Speech, Production Expenses Covered, Near Syracuse, NY

2007-02-16 Thread humancloner1997
I'm surprised that you haven't used 'Shooter's List" which sends out a daily email to thousands of people in the NYC area. It only costs $40 annually & keeps you up on all sorts of things. Once you subscribe, you can advertise for nothing. I put in an ad today seeking a paid part-time helper

[videoblogging] Re: What really traps new talent (and it's not the gatekeepers)

2007-02-16 Thread humancloner1997
Yes, there are people out there who are really dumb. However, I know one enterprising professional filmmaker who shoots "auditions" for aspiring actresses for a fee---just like the old game of selling photographic portfolios to would-be models. Actually, there is nothing wrong with doing that.

[videoblogging] Re: DC Media Makers 2nite

2007-02-16 Thread humancloner1997
I was thinking that co-ordinating one of those events with one of our Tuesday & Saturday Flash meetings might be very interesting. Randolfe (randy) Wicker --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, "Bill Cammack" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Is there a way to contact the group @ that time? iChat?

[videoblogging] Re: The audience of ten

2007-02-16 Thread humancloner1997
I made different vlogs for different reasons. I think I get the biggest kick out of doing a vlog that gives someone I like/admire a "lift" real or imagined in life. It might promote a small business they are creating or just give them the thrill of "having a video about them on the Internet".

Re: [videoblogging] Re: demographics

2007-02-16 Thread Roxanne Darling
We are just wrapping up an audience survey. So far, we are 60% male and 40% female. I'll post more results once they are collected. Rox On 2/16/07, Bill Cammack <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > > > > Interesting. 85 females out of 1063 responses. I suppose that's a > decent percentage. :) > >

Re: [videoblogging] Re: demographics

2007-02-16 Thread andrew michael baron
Thanks Jan. Bill, this point below about the gender difference is what I consider to be the biggest disappointment from all of the findings. On Feb 16, 2007, at 8:28 PM, Bill Cammack wrote: > Interesting. 85 females out of 1063 responses. I suppose that's a > decent percentage. :) > > --- In v

[videoblogging] Re: demographics

2007-02-16 Thread Bill Cammack
Interesting. 85 females out of 1063 responses. I suppose that's a decent percentage. :) --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, andrew michael baron <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > We just completed a demographics study of the Rocketboom audience. > > We were motivated to do it because advertisers

Fwd: [videoblogging] demographics

2007-02-16 Thread Jan McLaughlin
Fascinating. Do you mind if I slip this down the Vlog Press Kit RSS tube? I've long respected you for the way you share your process with the community, Drew. Jan -- Forwarded message -- From: andrew michael baron <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Feb 16, 2007 7:55 PM Subject: [videoblo

Re: [videoblogging] sound/mic help?

2007-02-16 Thread Jan McLaughlin
And you might try plugging the mic into other recording devices as well. J On 2/16/07, Jan McLaughlin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Do you have any other devices you could plug into the camera, like an iPod > or DVD player or cassette deck, to see how that interfaces? > > Try it and report back

[videoblogging] Re: Video Lessons (second attempt)

2007-02-16 Thread Gena
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 reporti

[videoblogging] demographics

2007-02-16 Thread andrew michael baron
We just completed a demographics study of the Rocketboom audience. We were motivated to do it because advertisers have been egging us on. I decided to take the opportunity to find out for myself anyway. A few interesting inferences to be made. Here is a link to the post which show a fews of the

Re: [videoblogging] sound/mic help?

2007-02-16 Thread Jan McLaughlin
Do you have any other devices you could plug into the camera, like an iPod or DVD player or cassette deck, to see how that interfaces? Try it and report back :) Jan On 2/16/07, Halcyon <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I tested again with the mic level (camera setting) lower and did not hear > much

[videoblogging] Re: Video Lessons (second attempt)

2007-02-16 Thread 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

[videoblogging] Re: Video Lessons (second attempt)

2007-02-16 Thread Bill Cammack
http://myurbanrEport.blogspot.com/ --- 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

Re: [videoblogging] Video Lessons (second attempt)

2007-02-16 Thread Ed Smith
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 hel

Re: [videoblogging] sound/mic help?

2007-02-16 Thread Halcyon
I tested again with the mic level (camera setting) lower and did not hear much improvment. :( maybe the included adapter (2.5 mm to 3.5 mm) is faulty? *sigh* On 2/16/07, David King <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I'm chiming in a little late on this, but all the mics sound like > there's a >

[videoblogging] Video Lessons (second attempt)

2007-02-16 Thread 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 work

[videoblogging] Re: Copyrights Laws for using Music in Video

2007-02-16 Thread greg
I have a site with original music that I give you (or anyone) permission to use.. Feel free to use anything at... http://feltonjamhouse.com Yes, this is my site, with my music... It is not that good, but there is a lot of it. It is not creative commons or anything like that, but still feel

[videoblogging] Re: sound/mic help?

2007-02-16 Thread darbycoin
Another link that a friend of mine recommend for 1/8" to XLR is this from B&H...Hosa MIT-156 Low to High Impedance Matching Transformer with XLR Female to Stereo 1/8" Miniplug Male Connector... Here's the link... http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=details_accessories&A=details&Q=&s

Re: [videoblogging] Re: Vlog Press Kit :: Talking Points

2007-02-16 Thread Roxanne Darling
Editor? I will think. I am so freakishly behind on things. I do add events to vlog calendar which you have feeding in there so nicely too. Please bug me again in about a month and I will see what I can do! r On 2/16/07, Jan McLaughlin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > > > > You're welcome.

[videoblogging] Music resources

2007-02-16 Thread Jay dedman
As an example of how we can gather good resources for videobloggersi made a new section on this group's wiki: http://videoblogginggroup.pbwiki.com/Places-to-find-Music click here to edit. Jay -- Here I am http://jaydedman.com

Re: [videoblogging] Copyrights Laws for using Music in Video

2007-02-16 Thread Jay dedman
On 2/14/07, Nick Schmidt <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Does anyone know anything about the law about using popular bands > music in your videos? > Do you have to source the band and titled of the song? > What does the RIAA think about it? > What do we have to do to make it legit? or can we? her

[videoblogging] Looking for a vlogger Mon 2/19 and Tue 2/20 - Cisco event (San Jose, CA)

2007-02-16 Thread Digital Buddha
Hey guys and gals - I am looking for some last minute video help! We have a live event going on in San Jose on 2/20 for Cisco, with a rehearsal on Mon 2/19, and need a last minute stand in videographer. Please contact me via email offline if you can assist. You will be well rewarded, market rates

Re: [videoblogging] Re: Vlog Press Kit :: Talking Points

2007-02-16 Thread Jan McLaughlin
You're welcome. I think I''ve gotten nearly everything that's come through this list and more since I've a Google clipping service that notifies me when vlog-related keywords are used. My pleasure. Now, don't forget to post here when you get written up. You wanna be an editor? Hmmm? Jan On 2/1

Re: [videoblogging] Re: Vlog Press Kit :: Talking Points

2007-02-16 Thread Jan McLaughlin
The addresses you clicked on are raw RSS feeds, Randy. Copy that URL into a newsreader - I'm really liking Google Reader these days - thanks Scoble. Not sure, but I think you have to have a Google Account to use the Google Reader. It rocks - for so many reasons. Let me know if that clears up you

[videoblogging] Re: Particapatory vlogging!!

2007-02-16 Thread Heath
You sir are a scholar and a gentleman!! ;o) http://batmangeek7.blogspot.com --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, "David Meade" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I've been looking for inspiration to get my lazzy butt back to > vlogging ... I can think of no better reason than to take advantage of

Re: [videoblogging] Particapatory vlogging!!

2007-02-16 Thread David Meade
I've been looking for inspiration to get my lazzy butt back to vlogging ... I can think of no better reason than to take advantage of the opportunity to put a question to The Batman Geek I will dream up some worthy question and upload a video this weekend. On 2/16/07, Heath <[EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [videoblogging] Re: Vlog Press Kit :: Talking Points

2007-02-16 Thread Roxanne Darling
Somehow I had missed this. It's great. Thanks for managing it Jan. Aloha Friday, Rox On 2/16/07, humancloner1997 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > > > > Jan, > > I've been following several of your links. > > I'm not that computer literate. > > When i clicked on the links to subscribe to the

[videoblogging] Re: Vlog Press Kit :: Talking Points

2007-02-16 Thread humancloner1997
Jan, I've been following several of your links. I'm not that computer literate. When i clicked on the links to subscribe to the delicious feeds, all i got was a page of script with a notice above saying: "This XML file does not appear to have any style information associated with it.

Re: [videoblogging] Re: Feeling the Vlog love... (Huggable Vday)

2007-02-16 Thread Halcyon
The footage from the hug (in the room) is with the xacti. I'm going to do a test with the mics and lowring the mic input level (camer setting) now. Thanks again! -h On 2/16/07, bordercollieaustralianshepherd < [EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Hal > > Is the Grandpa Caleb Shikles audio/video fro

Re: [videoblogging] sound/mic help?

2007-02-16 Thread David King
I'm chiming in a little late on this, but all the mics sound like there's a bad connection/cable. My guess is if you get a new cable, you'll have a better sound. Hope so anyway - I haven't tested the external mic thing on my Xacti yet! David On 2/15/07, Halcyon <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I

[videoblogging] Re: Feeling the Vlog love... (Huggable Vday)

2007-02-16 Thread bordercollieaustralianshepherd
Hal Is the Grandpa Caleb Shikles audio/video from the xacti? Sounds very good for the room. In agreeement with the others, it is compatability. Let us know what you do to solve the problem. Nice stuff Dave --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, "Halcyon " <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Slightly

[videoblogging] EFF Seeks YouTubers Caught in Wrongful Viacom Copyright Claims

2007-02-16 Thread Aldon
>From today's digital wire: EFF Seeks YouTubers Caught in Wrongful Viacom Copyright Claims http://dmwmedia.com/news/2007/02/15/eff-seeks-youtubers-caught-in-wrongful-viacom-copyright-claims San Francisco - Digital civil liberties group the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) is seeking anyone wh

[videoblogging] Re: sound/mic help?

2007-02-16 Thread humancloner1997
Jan, thanks for the tips about taking your camera to the store with you when you are buying microphones. I live in NYC & want to echo your recommendation of going to a store with a large selection of video equiptment & knowledgeable salespeople. I've usually been impressed with the technical know

[videoblogging] Feeling the Vlog love... (Huggable Vday)

2007-02-16 Thread Halcyon
Slightly off topic... But we had a "live" hug on Vday and invited viewers of our vlog (hugNation) to come and join in a Physical Hug for valentine's day. 17 people showed up for a little 'love party' at my grandpa's (94) retirement community. Plus people attended digitally from panama, england, ca

[videoblogging] TV & PC interaction. Technology coming together.

2007-02-16 Thread humancloner1997
This might be nothing new to many geeks but it was something new for me. I've never seen a TV Show simutaneously involve viewers on the PC except for news shows that ask for you to vote in a poll on their site. "Using your computer while you're watching your favorite TV show to interact with both

[videoblogging] Re: Sites to post videos directly to?

2007-02-16 Thread humancloner1997
Gena, thanks for the link to the DV Guru review of the 10 sites. Simple thorough guide. --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, "Gena" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Hi Ed, > > Before you join any video web host service please check the terms of > services (TOS) You don't want to put in a lot of e

[videoblogging] Whoa... Copyright

2007-02-16 Thread bordercollieaustralianshepherd
Friday, February 16, 2007 http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/business/303921_yahoomusic16.html Yahoo endorses end to copy protection Most songs on music service likely to lack restrictions BLOOMBERG NEWS Software that prevents people from copying digital music may be gone from more than half of the

[videoblogging] Re: YouTube event at Pier 39 in SF

2007-02-16 Thread Mark Day
Schlomo is correct, I am a) on this list b) also going to the YouTube meet up. It starts at Noon, and there will be a video scavenger hunt. I am guessing some of the participants may be too young to explore videoblogging through the medium of alcohol, but by all means lure them to your bar... th

[videoblogging] Charity Event!!

2007-02-16 Thread Paul Knight
Hi Lovely Lovely Vloggers out there, As some British people know or are aware of, Comic Relief is only a month away, I have been to sainsburys and got my red nose and holographic chocolate and this time, because I was a few months late at starting this rollercoaster of a ride into internet v

[videoblogging] Particapatory vlogging!!

2007-02-16 Thread Heath
Susan ( www.kitykity.com ) suggested something to me a while back and I decided to take her up on that suggestion so.I am announcing a new "feature" to my vlog.."Ask the Batman Geek" Have you ever had a Batman related question that you just wished someone could answer?! Well now you do!

[videoblogging] Vlog Press Kit :: Talking Points

2007-02-16 Thread Jan McLaughlin
Revisiting what was - but for http://feedburner.com and its capacity to turn RSS feeds into a javascript display of feed results - a dead site. Used The Vlog Press Kit as the guinea pig for upgrading the old blogger account to the new. Actually very pleased with the results. A few things came to

[videoblogging] Re: Integrating Javascript in Video

2007-02-16 Thread jean-marc
Thanks for looking into this. The QT video is located at http://spacegeek.org/ep7_QT.shtml I make my QT & flash vids clickable but 85%of my viewers on iTunes can't click the QT :( If you watch it, you'll see an announcement at the end pointing to the 'cosmic calculator'. I tried to make as as el

[videoblogging] Toys, Dragons, phones

2007-02-16 Thread bordercollieaustralianshepherd
Nod to Jay for posting (Are you a nerd?) the Youtube version of "Web 2.0 ... The Machine is Us/ing Us". I missed it, definitly was not trying to be a MeToo. I cannot remember who in the group is using toys to create but here is a link to check out American International Toy Fair 2007 Photo Blog

Re: [videoblogging] Re: Sites to post videos directly to?

2007-02-16 Thread Ed Smith
Hi Gena, thanks those were great leads, Ed On 2/15/07, Gena <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Hi Ed, > > Before you join any video web host service please check the terms of > services (TOS) You don't want to put in a lot of effort only to have > someone else own or control your content. > > Very i

Re: [videoblogging] Re: Copyrights Laws for using Music in Video

2007-02-16 Thread trine bjørkmann berry
locarecords.com releases copyleft as well. On 2/15/07, Diana <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > > > > Another good source is OpSound.org. All their music is under > CC-Attribution-ShareAlike. > > Diana > > --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, "Nick Schmidt" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > wrote: > > >

Re: [videoblogging] Re: sound/mic help?

2007-02-16 Thread Jan McLaughlin
With regard to the minijacks that plug into your camera and laptop, if camera logistics permit, a 90-degree angled plug is infinitely better than the straight plug - less stress on the input and cable. Failing that, make sure to 'safety' the cable with a bit of tape to the camera. Listening to wh

Re: [videoblogging] YouTube event at Pier 39 in SF

2007-02-16 Thread Irina
what time does it start? where is it exactly? On 2/15/07, schlomo rabinowitz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I am so going to this! > > I would love to hear about their experiences and what they feel they > get from the site. And then ask why they are having the meetup there > and not at my bar.: