[videoblogging] Re: Off Topic... Self Publishing a Book...

2009-07-28 Thread Caleb J. Clark
I've had a good experience, mostly, with lulu publishing this book: http://www.noendpress.com/caleb/edtech/index.php I make a little money off of it, mostly the PDF $3 download. I chose lulu as my publisher and got an isbn and the book is on Amazon. But that was before Amazon had their service,

[videoblogging] Re: Does the Blog format work for Vlogging anymore?

2008-12-12 Thread Caleb J. Clark
Great thread. I feel torn. I feel like only using Blip and YouTube and getting rid of a site altogether sometimes. I'm only part time vlogging, but I have the same struggles. The big question for me seems to be what does the new 'TV' look like? for a while now I've got the feeling that embedded

[videoblogging] What's in your kit?

2008-12-12 Thread Caleb J. Clark
I finally had time to use a neck mounted picture-in-picture rig I made to go over what is currently in my kit. I'm sorely lacking a shotgun, wide angle lens, and good audio only recorder. http://www.youtube.com/user/techtrekshow

[videoblogging] NYT blog bit: Internet Video in Korea Eclipses the DVD

2008-11-14 Thread Caleb J. Clark
November 14, 2008, 2:36 pm Internet Video in Korea Eclipses the DVD By Saul Hansell http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/11/14/for-warner-internet-video-in-korea-eclipses-dvd/?hp

[videoblogging] Lulu.com makes it to Amazon. P.A. Handbook

2008-11-11 Thread Caleb J. Clark
Merry NY Band. Well it's true for my book about how to be a good Production Assistant at least. If you self-publish a book on Lulu.com (on demand printer) with their free ISBN choice that uses them as the Publisher, but also retains copyright and cancellation with you, it does make it to Amazon

[videoblogging] BBC nature web cam catches big cat kill

2008-10-04 Thread Caleb J. Clark
Great footage, cool project http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/7651951.stm The BBC's Natural History Unit cameras are in Kenya's Masai Mara Reserve for a week of live programmes - and already they have seen some astonishing sights. On Friday, one of the cameras set up to stream live

[videoblogging] Re: Sanyo Xacti HD1010 / Canon HF100 4MP MPEG4 High Definition 1080i/1080p Camcorder with 10x

2008-09-26 Thread Caleb J. Clark
That FS100 looks sweet for the price, but no mic port, which is a killer for me. I've got the HF100 (my review here: http://techtrek.blip.tv/#972293) and so far I'm happy, the only issues are that sometimes the white balance seems to shift between takes, but I'm not sure. And you're right, I

[videoblogging] Re: Sanyo Xacti HD1010 / Canon HF100 4MP MPEG4 High Definition 1080i/1080p Camcorder with 10x

2008-09-26 Thread Caleb J. Clark
since originally released? Rob www.twitter.com/robschendel On Fri, Sep 26, 2008 at 8:39 AM, Caleb J. Clark [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That FS100 looks sweet for the price, but no mic port, which is a killer for me. I've got the HF100 (my review here: http://techtrek.blip.tv/#972293

[videoblogging] Re: Sanyo Xacti HD1010 / Canon HF100 4MP MPEG4 High Definition 1080i/1080p Camcorder with 10x

2008-09-26 Thread Caleb J. Clark
good point. my HF100 has stereo level monitors you can get to appear on the display, so maybe the FS100 does too. --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Richard Amirault [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: - Original Message - From: Caleb J. Clark my bad, this Cnet article said no headphone

[videoblogging] How-to download YouTube, etc, videos with Safari

2008-09-18 Thread Caleb J. Clark
Just making sure everyone saw this, very easy: http://www.macosxhints.com/article.php?story=20070420014456930

[videoblogging] Production Assistant's Pocket Handbook Done and cheaper

2008-09-05 Thread Caleb J. Clark
Thanks for your feedback on the PA Handbook page. The page, and handbook rewrite, is really done! http://noendpress.com/caleb/edtech/index.php Due to feedback from users, customers, and film teachers, and my own instinct after holding the print version in my hand, I've made the price much lower,

[videoblogging] Assistive Hiking Experiment

2008-08-04 Thread Caleb J. Clark
Brought a camera/monopod along for a hike recently. My uncle is in a wheelchair and I guess I was thinking of him not being able to hike, or those in the city. HiRes 800bps/30fps Flash: http://www.techtrek.tv HiRes h.264 2000bps/30fps.

[videoblogging] Making money Real Estate Videos and Jobs

2008-07-15 Thread Caleb J. Clark
Made a few bucks doing an experimental real estate video recently with a friend who's an agent. We came up with a 3-minute format, that ends with NOT being able to get inside the house, so you've got to call him. His company (Coldwell Banker) liked it. I'm thinking if I have to make a few bucks I

[videoblogging] Re: HD Camera Advice

2008-07-05 Thread Caleb J. Clark
I don't have one, but post if you try a good one. --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, noel hidalgo [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: ...snip caleb, can you describe the wireless mic you have? rockit noneck On 27 Jun 2008, at 16:31, Caleb J. Clark wrote: Funny picture of an HF10 shotgun

[videoblogging] Re: HD Camera Advice

2008-06-27 Thread Caleb J. Clark
HVR-V1 does look good. Check the Canon HV20 HDV, good review here: http://www.videomaker.com/article/13252/ I'm still into the Canon AVCHD hf100 I got for $650, VideoMaker review here; http://www.videomaker.com/article/13694/ definatley great for vlogging, etc. With this mic, and a wireless

[videoblogging] Re: HD Camera Advice

2008-06-27 Thread Caleb J. Clark
Funny picture of an HF10 shotgun/wind screen. http://www.lunchatmykeyboard.com/2008/04/how-big-is-hf10.html --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, brogan_kerry [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hey all- I'm looking to buy an HD camera and want to make sure I get the right one. Anyone have any

[videoblogging] Re: Recommendations for a small camera (Xacti or other) to shoot in India

2008-06-19 Thread Caleb J. Clark
Neil. That's great footage and piece, thanks for the model # of the Xacti. I've always been amazed by Canon Powershoot SD (400, 600, 1000) video at 640x480, yet I agree with the importing at .dv settings and render time issues. I've often wondered what the video is like with a Canon S5 with their

[videoblogging] 1920x1080 conversion for web video???

2008-06-14 Thread Caleb J. Clark
Does does anyone have online resource for the math, or dimensions that will scale correctly so I can pick any size I want and change it. And is putting letter box into normal res smarter? etc. I've been feeling like such an idiot working with getting my new Canon 1920x1080 footage to the web

[videoblogging] Re: Review Video up: Canon HF100

2008-06-08 Thread Caleb J. Clark
features? I might be persuaded to consider the canon if there was a way I could do a trial first. Thanks, --Steve --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Caleb J. Clark calebjc@ wrote: Took the HF100 out for a spin in rural New Hampshire. Saw beavers, turkeys and a male Wood Duck

[videoblogging] Review Video up: Canon HF100

2008-06-05 Thread Caleb J. Clark
Took the HF100 out for a spin in rural New Hampshire. Saw beavers, turkeys and a male Wood Duck. http://www.techtrek.tv Higher res Quicktime Version: http://blip.tv/file/965832?filename=Techtrek-E16ReviewCanonHF100VideoCamera761.mov Working on a higher res flash version...

[videoblogging] Got a Canon HF100

2008-05-28 Thread Caleb J. Clark
Just unpacked and shot an hour of test video with a Canon HF100 camera. http://www.amazon.com/Canon-HF100-Definition-Camcorder-Stabilized/dp/B00114162K/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8s=electronicsqid=1212027502sr=8-1 Just dropped another $50, to $650.00. I'm very happy so far. I think this is a stellar

[videoblogging] Re: Microphone Recommendations

2007-07-27 Thread Caleb J. Clark
This mic is a classic indestructible hand held, no battery, can get good interviews in very noisy places. Sure57: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/68459-REG/Shure_SM57LC_SM57_LC_Cardioid_Dynamic.html I used them here and it was teaming with noise and tons of people:

[videoblogging] Recommended Settings For Upload???

2007-07-12 Thread Caleb J. Clark
Wise list. I'm working up some guidelines for blip.tv's recommended settings for making an original upload version, mostly with QT. I'm heavily copying JetSet's and Apple TV. I'd love to have your thoughts or settings for services such as blip.tv that do not alter your original upload and work

[videoblogging] Re: xacti E1 review posted!

2007-07-11 Thread Caleb J. Clark
Wonderful review. Thanks. I've been waiting for something like this with a mic port. But this seems not to have one. I'd even go for just durable, but with a mic port. But no base station. Need built in USB and little battery chargers. I wished the Canon TX1 had a mic port... --- In

[videoblogging] History?

2007-06-28 Thread Caleb J. Clark
Merry Vloggers. Caleb here, mostly a lurker. I'm building a learning center over at blip.tv this summer and a student at NYU's ITP program (BTW: I'll post a draft of the center here before we go live for your feedback). Anyway I was doing a little research on the history of video blogging and

[videoblogging] Re: History?

2007-06-28 Thread Caleb J. Clark
friends, It's a TV show on the Web. -- Charles Iliya Krempeaux, B.Sc. http://ChangeLog.ca/ All the Vlogging News on One Page http://vlograzor.com/ On 6/28/07, Caleb J. Clark [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Merry Vloggers. Caleb here