Re: [Videolib] Microsoft trashes First Sale Doctrine

2013-06-19 Thread Nancy Maxwell
And people are all up in arms about the government collecting phone logs! Nancy Maxwell Henrietta Public Library From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu [mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of Jessica Rosner Sent: Tuesday, June 18, 2013 7:25 PM To: videolib@lists.berkeley.

[Videolib] media servers

2013-06-19 Thread Michelle Ehenpreis
Hello, I had posted some time ago about information on Wowza, which one of the many media servers available. I have now since looked into Sharestream, Helix, and Adobe. If anyone has had any personal experience with the ones listed or others, I would greatly appreciate any information that you

Re: [Videolib] media servers

2013-06-19 Thread Matthew Gallagher
Hi Michelle, We purchased a Wowza server here to host commercial media content for university-wide access as well as more limited access scenarios, such as course reserves. I upload content on a fairly regular basis and haven't had many problems ripping content we've purchased streaming righ

[Videolib] NBC learn

2013-06-19 Thread Rosen, Rhonda
anyone have this database? the reps talked to my boss about it the other day and the campus is considering it. they are branching out from k-12 use to higher ed. Rhonda Rhonda Rosen| Head, Media & Access Services William H. Hannon Library | Loyola Marymount University One LMU Drive, MS 8200 | Lo

Re: [Videolib] NBC learn

2013-06-19 Thread John Streepy
This was just starting as I was shutting down our media public service desk a couple of years ago. It was definately a K-12 outfit then, but I could see it had promise. If the content is there, it could be good for academics. jhs John H. Streepy Library-Government Publications James E. Brook

Re: [Videolib] NBC learn

2013-06-19 Thread Rosen, Rhonda
Ok, thanks, John. -Rhonda From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu [mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of John Streepy Sent: Wednesday, June 19, 2013 11:15 AM To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu Subject: Re: [Videolib] NBC learn This was just starting as I was shutting down our

[Videolib] Ambrosia

2013-06-19 Thread Randal Baier
The author takes no responsibility for the offense that some may take to his hubris, but he does apologize beforehand for his flippant ways. Well, hello good people. I suppose the BBC Shakespeare 1978-1985 could be considered ambrosia for humanists, but I'm curious how this set is incorporate

Re: [Videolib] Ambrosia

2013-06-19 Thread Nellie J Chenault
Yes, we went from U-matic, to VHS, to DVD, to online with this series. While there are many feature film and other theatrical versions, this is often still chosen. It does follow the play, without changes to the script. The BBC does have great casts and production values, often better than some

Re: [Videolib] Microsoft trashes First Sale Doctrine

2013-06-19 Thread Jodie Borgerding
Randy, sounds like Microsoft is changing their tune. The news is still developing though, but it looks like the Xbox News page crashed after an official press release was posted (http://news.xbox.com/). http://kotaku.com/microsoft-is-removing-xbox-one-drm-514390310 Jodie

Re: [Videolib] Microsoft trashes First Sale Doctrine

2013-06-19 Thread Randy Pitman
The gaming forums are lighting up right now with news that Microsoft will be announcing today that they are doing a full reversal on their DRM policies for Xbox One. Big win for the people if this turns out to be true :). I’d like to think that the ethical arguments put forth by gamers helped sw

Re: [Videolib] Microsoft trashes First Sale Doctrine

2013-06-19 Thread Jessica Rosner
Couldn't happen to nicer company On Wed, Jun 19, 2013 at 4:40 PM, Jodie Borgerding wrote: > Randy, sounds like Microsoft is changing their tune. The news is still > developing though, but it looks like the Xbox News page crashed after an > official press release was posted (http://news.xbox.com

Re: [Videolib] Microsoft trashes First Sale Doctrine

2013-06-19 Thread Bob Norris
From Microsoft announcement: "Downloaded titles cannot be shared or resold." In a perfect world the First Sale Doctrine should apply to downloads too but I know there are DRM difficulties. Much better than before though! Bob Robert A. Norris Managing Director Film Ideas, Inc. Phone: (847) 419-0

Re: [Videolib] Ambrosia

2013-06-19 Thread Anthony Anderson
Randall USC purchased the BBC Shakespeare series on DVD several years ago. Along with that, plus Theater in Video and other Shakespearean productions issued on DVD, they appear to keep our lovers of the Bard of Avon reasonably content. Perhaps we might acquire the BBC Shakespeare series in streami

Re: [Videolib] Microsoft trashes First Sale Doctrine

2013-06-19 Thread Randy Pitman
Yep, it’s official: Microsoft blinked. Great news! Best, Randy Randy Pitman Publisher/Editor Video Librarian 3435 NE Nine Boulder Dr. Poulsbo, WA 98370 Tel: (360) 626-1259 Fax (360) 626-1260 E-mail: vid...@videolibrarian.com Web: www.videolibrarian.com From: Jodie Borgerding Sent: Wednesday, J

[Videolib] performance rights - television episode

2013-06-19 Thread Montri, Tracy
Hello all - How might one secure the rights to screen the Twilight Zone episode "Time Enough at Last" (CBS, 1959)? My usual resources have proven unsuccessful. Thanks for any info! Tracy Montri Manager, Audiovisual Department Toledo-Lucas County Public Library 325 Michigan Toledo, Ohio 43604 4

Re: [Videolib] performance rights - television episode

2013-06-19 Thread bmalcze
apparently - further confirmation: http://www.rodserling.com/FAQ.htm -Original Message- From: Montri, Tracy To: videolib Sent: Wed, Jun 19, 2013 6:21 pm Subject: [Videolib] performance rights - television episode Hello all – How might one secure the rights to screen the Twilight