I have wanted to tell people this for a long time, but I wasn't
allowed to. So sorry to a bunch of you who should have known this,
sorry for having to keep you in the dark.

I received an offer I couldn't refuse from Yahoo to buy Mefeedia.

I'm sure you all will have lots of questions (sellout?), and I'll talk
more about this in time, but I just wanted to get this out there.  I
am very excited, particularly because my new boss is Lucas Gonze (from
Webjay fame). So there we go! Lots of exciting future plans.

Just let me assure everyone: in my discussions, I emphasized the
importance of a good directory that is focused on *videobloggers*, and
Lucas is totally with that.

Cheers,
Peter
--
http://mefeedia.com

ps: yes, this is also the reason behind the recent speed improvements.
We still haven't moved the entire infrastructure (the thumbs
particularly) to Yahoo infrastructure, but we should be there by
Wednesday.

Hey Bre,

> What are the tricks and tips for a great video interview?

When I  work with kids interviewing adults for 4-H Network News, I have the interviewee "feed" the young interviewer each question and shoot the q&a as seprate scenes.  There are times when a question is shot 6-8 times before it is said correctly.

A couple of weeks ago we walked in cold to interview a spokesperson for the local Red Cross during a disaster training exercise . We used  a single spotlight clipped to a 6 foot light stand, a wireless hand held mike and a mono pod. The interview was edited together by the 13 year old interviewer in 20 minutes and presented to members of the Red Cross after their meeting. There are some ruff spots in the piece, but you can learn from the mistakes. Our next interviews in this vein will be better.

If you do this type of interview, give yourself editing  "room" on the front and back of each scene.

Shoot a couple of  "listening shots" of yourself and the interviewee....60 minutes style.

Last weekend, we shot  "converational interviews" with local artists at an art gallery opening .  We used a tripod, the single 6 foot light stand with a 75 watt spotlight,  a wireless mike and edited the piece together with "flash transitions".  It is was just a 12 minute  stream of consciousness that was edited down to around 8 minutes.

If you have time to prepare, write up a page of questions and go over the list with the interviewee before the shoot.

Shoot B-Roll after the interview.

-Jack
4-H Network News
http://4-hnews.blogspot.com

Congratulations Peter and Meefedia!!!

   -- Enric
   -======-
   http://www.cirne.com

--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, "Peter Van Dijck"
<petervandijck@...> wrote:
>
> I have wanted to tell people this for a long time, but I wasn't
> allowed to. So sorry to a bunch of you who should have known this,
> sorry for having to keep you in the dark.
>
> I received an offer I couldn't refuse from Yahoo to buy Mefeedia.
>
> I'm sure you all will have lots of questions (sellout?), and I'll talk
> more about this in time, but I just wanted to get this out there.  I
> am very excited, particularly because my new boss is Lucas Gonze (from
> Webjay fame). So there we go! Lots of exciting future plans.
>
> Just let me assure everyone: in my discussions, I emphasized the
> importance of a good directory that is focused on *videobloggers*, and
> Lucas is totally with that.
>
> Cheers,
> Peter
> --
> http://mefeedia.com
>
> ps: yes, this is also the reason behind the recent speed improvements.
> We still haven't moved the entire infrastructure (the thumbs
> particularly) to Yahoo infrastructure, but we should be there by
> Wednesday.
>

And don't forget Devlon and Mike - they are crucial to the success of
Mefeedia and I always forget to mention them.

Peter

On 4/1/06, Enric <enric@...> wrote:
> Congratulations Peter and Meefedia!!!
>
>   -- Enric
>   -======-
>   http://www.cirne.com
>
> --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, "Peter Van Dijck"
> <petervandijck@...> wrote:
> >
> > I have wanted to tell people this for a long time, but I wasn't
> > allowed to. So sorry to a bunch of you who should have known this,
> > sorry for having to keep you in the dark.
> >
> > I received an offer I couldn't refuse from Yahoo to buy Mefeedia.
> >
> > I'm sure you all will have lots of questions (sellout?), and I'll talk
> > more about this in time, but I just wanted to get this out there.  I
> > am very excited, particularly because my new boss is Lucas Gonze (from
> > Webjay fame). So there we go! Lots of exciting future plans.
> >
> > Just let me assure everyone: in my discussions, I emphasized the
> > importance of a good directory that is focused on *videobloggers*, and
> > Lucas is totally with that.
> >
> > Cheers,
> > Peter
> > --
> > http://mefeedia.com
> >
> > ps: yes, this is also the reason behind the recent speed improvements.
> > We still haven't moved the entire infrastructure (the thumbs
> > particularly) to Yahoo infrastructure, but we should be there by
> > Wednesday.
> >
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Yahoo! Groups Links
>
>
>
>
>
>
>

Cool, party on Meefedia team.

    :)

--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, "Peter Van Dijck"
<petervandijck@...> wrote:
>
> And don't forget Devlon and Mike - they are crucial to the success of
> Mefeedia and I always forget to mention them.
>
> Peter
>
> On 4/1/06, Enric <enric@...> wrote:
> > Congratulations Peter and Meefedia!!!
> >
> >   -- Enric
> >   -======-
> >   http://www.cirne.com
> >
> > --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, "Peter Van Dijck"
> > <petervandijck@> wrote:
> > >
> > > I have wanted to tell people this for a long time, but I wasn't
> > > allowed to. So sorry to a bunch of you who should have known this,
> > > sorry for having to keep you in the dark.
> > >
> > > I received an offer I couldn't refuse from Yahoo to buy Mefeedia.
> > >
> > > I'm sure you all will have lots of questions (sellout?), and
I'll talk
> > > more about this in time, but I just wanted to get this out there.  I
> > > am very excited, particularly because my new boss is Lucas Gonze
(from
> > > Webjay fame). So there we go! Lots of exciting future plans.
> > >
> > > Just let me assure everyone: in my discussions, I emphasized the
> > > importance of a good directory that is focused on
*videobloggers*, and
> > > Lucas is totally with that.
> > >
> > > Cheers,
> > > Peter
> > > --
> > > http://mefeedia.com
> > >
> > > ps: yes, this is also the reason behind the recent speed
improvements.
> > > We still haven't moved the entire infrastructure (the thumbs
> > > particularly) to Yahoo infrastructure, but we should be there by
> > > Wednesday.
> > >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Yahoo! Groups Links
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
>

New in 0.13 Beta Release
------------------------
    - The "Generate vPIP vPIP HTML code" utility is incorporated in
Wordpress.  It's available from the blue "vPIP" button below the text
box when writing a post.

    - Multiple video formats can be included in one vPIP entry.  A
links for a combination of quicktime, windows media and flash videos
will activate in the same vPIP entry.

vPIP Install and Usage page
---------------------------
http://utilities.cinegage.com/videos-playing-in-place

What is vPIP?
-------------
vPIP (videos Playing In Place) allows the embedding of videos only
when a link, usually image representing the video, is clicked.  This
allows a vlog page to load quickly.  Then when the link is clicked,
the video replaces the link and appears next to the blog text.  vPIP
supports Quicktime, Windows Media and Flash movies.

vPIP is a javascript program available for all blogging and website
systems and a Wordpress plugin.

    -- Enric
    -======-
    http://www.cirne.com

Yea, we were thinking about doing something in New York, but as you
can imagine we're very very busy right now.. maybe in a week or two..
you'll all be invited of course.

Peter

On 4/1/06, Enric <enric@...> wrote:
> Cool, party on Meefedia team.
>
>    :)
>
> --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, "Peter Van Dijck"
> <petervandijck@...> wrote:
> >
> > And don't forget Devlon and Mike - they are crucial to the success of
> > Mefeedia and I always forget to mention them.
> >
> > Peter
> >
> > On 4/1/06, Enric <enric@...> wrote:
> > > Congratulations Peter and Meefedia!!!
> > >
> > >   -- Enric
> > >   -======-
> > >   http://www.cirne.com
> > >
> > > --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, "Peter Van Dijck"
> > > <petervandijck@> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > I have wanted to tell people this for a long time, but I wasn't
> > > > allowed to. So sorry to a bunch of you who should have known this,
> > > > sorry for having to keep you in the dark.
> > > >
> > > > I received an offer I couldn't refuse from Yahoo to buy Mefeedia.
> > > >
> > > > I'm sure you all will have lots of questions (sellout?), and
> I'll talk
> > > > more about this in time, but I just wanted to get this out there.  I
> > > > am very excited, particularly because my new boss is Lucas Gonze
> (from
> > > > Webjay fame). So there we go! Lots of exciting future plans.
> > > >
> > > > Just let me assure everyone: in my discussions, I emphasized the
> > > > importance of a good directory that is focused on
> *videobloggers*, and
> > > > Lucas is totally with that.
> > > >
> > > > Cheers,
> > > > Peter
> > > > --
> > > > http://mefeedia.com
> > > >
> > > > ps: yes, this is also the reason behind the recent speed
> improvements.
> > > > We still haven't moved the entire infrastructure (the thumbs
> > > > particularly) to Yahoo infrastructure, but we should be there by
> > > > Wednesday.
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Yahoo! Groups Links
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Yahoo! Groups Links
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>

Here are some of the basic ideas I try to teach students:

Getting subject comfortable in front of camera. You generally don't
want to start peppering them with questions the moment you meet them.
get them situated in front of the camera and start rolling before you
ask questions; just chat and let them get settled. This works well
with sit-down interviews; if it's on the fly, of course, this doesn't
really apply.

Eye perspective. Have them either looking at the camera or just
off-camera, but not both in the same interview. Off-camera is more common.

Avoid too many people behind the camera. Not usually a problem for
vloggers, but if you're working as a team, don't crowd around the
interviewer. If there are several people hanging out behind the
camera, the interviewee will make eye contact with all of them, which
looks terrible on film. Just get them to look either at the
interviewer or the camera, whichever you prefer.


Have subject repeat question as statement. You want to make sure their
answers convey the question. Compare these two responses:

Bad response:
Q: When did you start the band?
A: In 2003.

Good response:
Q: When did you start the band?
A: We started the band back in 2003...

By having them incorporate the question into their answer, it'll make
for better interview footage.

andy carvin
andycarvin@...

--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, "pettisb" <pettisb@...> wrote:
>
> Hey Folks,
>
> I have an interview gig coming up in two weeks and my normal strategy
> is to just interview the person with my hand held sd300 and edit it
> all together and then record an intro and outro before and after the
> interview.  This one has to be snazzier than that since I'm going to
> get paid for it.
>
> I've got a lowel light set to bring with two softboxes and some 500
> watt lights. I'm even bringing in someone else to point the camera and
> push the red button.  I'm getting my old fluid head tripod out of the
> closet too!
>
> If you've had any experience with interviews, I'm curious about what's
> worked for you and what tips and tricks you've picked up along the
> way. What are the tricks and tips for a great video interview? What is
> the best way to light an interview? What are the best shots to go for?
>  Are there any editing tricks that you would suggest?  How much do you
> move the camera around?  What are your favorite cut shots?
>
> Thanks in advance for helping me improve my interviewing skills!
>
> Bre
> http://imakethings.com
> http://wearethemedia.com

>

And don't forget Devlon and Mike - they are crucial to the success of
Mefeedia and I always forget to mention them.
Peter
On 4/1/06, Enric <enric@...> wrote:

Congratulations Peter and Meefedia!!!
-- Enric
-======-
http://www.cirne.com
--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, "Peter Van Dijck"
<petervandijck@...> wrote:

I have wanted to tell people this for a long time, but I wasn't
allowed to. So sorry to a bunch of you who should have known this,
sorry for having to keep you in the dark.
I received an offer I couldn't refuse from Yahoo to buy Mefeedia.
I'm sure you all will have lots of questions (sellout?), and I'll talk
more about this in time, but I just wanted to get this out there. I
am very excited, particularly because my new boss is Lucas Gonze (from
Webjay fame). So there we go! Lots of exciting future plans.
Just let me assure everyone: in my discussions, I emphasized the
importance of a good directory that is focused on *videobloggers*, and
Lucas is totally with that.
Cheers,
Peter
--
http://mefeedia.com
ps: yes, this is also the reason behind the recent speed improvements.
We still haven't moved the entire infrastructure (the thumbs
particularly) to Yahoo infrastructure, but we should be there by
Wednesday.

Yahoo! Groups Links

Yahoo! Groups Links
<*> To visit your group on the web, go to:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/videoblogging/
<*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to:
videoblogging-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com
<*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to:
http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/

-- Markus Sandy
http://apperceptions.org
http://spinflow.org

Is there anyone located in DC or nearby who can help me edit an
interview today? My partner who edits (and equipment) are in Kenya,
where we usually create the content, but I scored an interview in DC
with a Kenyan personality in town and need help editing and compressing.

Any help would be appreciated,
Vincent Njoroge Ndonye
www.kenyamoto.com (a daily show type vlog from Kenya)
PS: it is on 3 miniDV tapes; 15min interview, 30min speech.

That rocks!!  Congrats!!!

Drinks are on Peter!!

schlomo
http://schlomolog.blogspot.com
http://vloggercon.com

--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, "Peter Van Dijck" <petervandijck@...>
wrote:
>
> I have wanted to tell people this for a long time, but I wasn't
> allowed to. So sorry to a bunch of you who should have known this,
> sorry for having to keep you in the dark.
>
> I received an offer I couldn't refuse from Yahoo to buy Mefeedia.
>
> I'm sure you all will have lots of questions (sellout?), and I'll talk
> more about this in time, but I just wanted to get this out there.  I
> am very excited, particularly because my new boss is Lucas Gonze (from
> Webjay fame). So there we go! Lots of exciting future plans.
>
> Just let me assure everyone: in my discussions, I emphasized the
> importance of a good directory that is focused on *videobloggers*, and
> Lucas is totally with that.
>
> Cheers,
> Peter
> --
> http://mefeedia.com
>
> ps: yes, this is also the reason behind the recent speed improvements.
> We still haven't moved the entire infrastructure (the thumbs
> particularly) to Yahoo infrastructure, but we should be there by
> Wednesday.
>

OK I told myself the first person who mentiones the date - that's when
I fess up.

April's fool. Mefeedia hasn't been acquired by anyone.

I laughed a lot though. Quite a few people sent me private
congratulatory emails, and were really surprised when I told them the
truth.

Back to the usual programming!
Peter
--
http://mefeedia.com

On 4/1/06, André Sala <andrensala@...> wrote:
>  Congrats!  Hope this isn't related to today being April Fools though... :)
>
>
> On 4/1/06, Peter Van Dijck <petervandijck@... > wrote:
> >
> I have wanted to tell people this for a long time, but I wasn't
> allowed to. So sorry to a bunch of you who should have known this,
> sorry for having to keep you in the dark.
>
> I received an offer I couldn't refuse from Yahoo to buy Mefeedia.
>
> I'm sure you all will have lots of questions (sellout?), and I'll talk
> more about this in time, but I just wanted to get this out there.  I
> am very excited, particularly because my new boss is Lucas Gonze (from
> Webjay fame). So there we go! Lots of exciting future plans.
>
> Just let me assure everyone: in my discussions, I emphasized the
> importance of a good directory that is focused on *videobloggers*, and
> Lucas is totally with that.
>
> Cheers,
> Peter
> --
> http://mefeedia.com
>
> ps: yes, this is also the reason behind the recent speed improvements.
> We still haven't moved the entire infrastructure (the thumbs
> particularly) to Yahoo infrastructure, but we should be there by
> Wednesday.
>
>
>
> Yahoo! Groups Links
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>  ________________________________
>  YAHOO! GROUPS LINKS
>
>
>  Visit your group "videoblogging" on the web.
>
>
>  To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to:
>  videoblogging-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com
>
>
>  Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service.
>
>
>  ________________________________
>

Hehe...you rascal!

--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, "Peter Van Dijck"
<petervandijck@...> wrote:
>
> OK I told myself the first person who mentiones the date - that's when
> I fess up.
>
> April's fool. Mefeedia hasn't been acquired by anyone.
>
> I laughed a lot though. Quite a few people sent me private
> congratulatory emails, and were really surprised when I told them the
> truth.
>
> Back to the usual programming!
> Peter
> --
> http://mefeedia.com
>
> On 4/1/06, André Sala <andrensala@...> wrote:
> >  Congrats!  Hope this isn't related to today being April Fools
though... :)
> >
> >
> > On 4/1/06, Peter Van Dijck <petervandijck@... > wrote:
> > >
> > I have wanted to tell people this for a long time, but I wasn't
> > allowed to. So sorry to a bunch of you who should have known this,
> > sorry for having to keep you in the dark.
> >
> > I received an offer I couldn't refuse from Yahoo to buy Mefeedia.
> >
> > I'm sure you all will have lots of questions (sellout?), and I'll talk
> > more about this in time, but I just wanted to get this out there.  I
> > am very excited, particularly because my new boss is Lucas Gonze (from
> > Webjay fame). So there we go! Lots of exciting future plans.
> >
> > Just let me assure everyone: in my discussions, I emphasized the
> > importance of a good directory that is focused on *videobloggers*, and
> > Lucas is totally with that.
> >
> > Cheers,
> > Peter
> > --
> > http://mefeedia.com
> >
> > ps: yes, this is also the reason behind the recent speed improvements.
> > We still haven't moved the entire infrastructure (the thumbs
> > particularly) to Yahoo infrastructure, but we should be there by
> > Wednesday.
> >
> >
> >
> > Yahoo! Groups Links
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >  ________________________________
> >  YAHOO! GROUPS LINKS
> >
> >
> >  Visit your group "videoblogging" on the web.
> >
> >
> >  To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to:
> >  videoblogging-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com
> >
> >
> >  Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service.
> >
> >
> >  ________________________________
> >
>

--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, "Peter Van Dijck"
<petervandijck@...> wrote:
>
CONGRATS PETER...
Hopefully, this isn't an April Fools Joke? :)

JDonnelly
Dummycast.com
Madpod.com
Petsonboard.com
TechY2.com


> I have wanted to tell people this for a long time, but I wasn't
> allowed to. So sorry to a bunch of you who should have known this,
> sorry for having to keep you in the dark.
>
> I received an offer I couldn't refuse from Yahoo to buy Mefeedia.
>
> I'm sure you all will have lots of questions (sellout?), and I'll talk
> more about this in time, but I just wanted to get this out there.  I
> am very excited, particularly because my new boss is Lucas Gonze (from
> Webjay fame). So there we go! Lots of exciting future plans.
>
> Just let me assure everyone: in my discussions, I emphasized the
> importance of a good directory that is focused on *videobloggers*, and
> Lucas is totally with that.
>
> Cheers,
> Peter
> --
> http://mefeedia.com
>
> ps: yes, this is also the reason behind the recent speed improvements.
> We still haven't moved the entire infrastructure (the thumbs
> particularly) to Yahoo infrastructure, but we should be there by
> Wednesday.
>

So yes, it *is* an April's fools joke.

Sorry!
P

On 4/1/06, JADonnelly <videotv@...> wrote:
> --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, "Peter Van Dijck"
> <petervandijck@...> wrote:
> >
> CONGRATS PETER...
> Hopefully, this isn't an April Fools Joke? :)
>
> JDonnelly
> Dummycast.com
> Madpod.com
> Petsonboard.com
> TechY2.com
>
>
> > I have wanted to tell people this for a long time, but I wasn't
> > allowed to. So sorry to a bunch of you who should have known this,
> > sorry for having to keep you in the dark.
> >
> > I received an offer I couldn't refuse from Yahoo to buy Mefeedia.
> >
> > I'm sure you all will have lots of questions (sellout?), and I'll talk
> > more about this in time, but I just wanted to get this out there.  I
> > am very excited, particularly because my new boss is Lucas Gonze (from
> > Webjay fame). So there we go! Lots of exciting future plans.
> >
> > Just let me assure everyone: in my discussions, I emphasized the
> > importance of a good directory that is focused on *videobloggers*, and
> > Lucas is totally with that.
> >
> > Cheers,
> > Peter
> > --
> > http://mefeedia.com
> >
> > ps: yes, this is also the reason behind the recent speed improvements.
> > We still haven't moved the entire infrastructure (the thumbs
> > particularly) to Yahoo infrastructure, but we should be there by
> > Wednesday.
> >
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Yahoo! Groups Links
>
>
>
>
>
>
>

Whatever... You still have to buy the drinks!

schlomo
http://schlomolog.blogspot.com
http://vloggercon.com


--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, "Peter Van Dijck" <petervandijck@...>
wrote:
>
> OK I told myself the first person who mentiones the date - that's when
> I fess up.
>
> April's fool. Mefeedia hasn't been acquired by anyone.
>
> I laughed a lot though. Quite a few people sent me private
> congratulatory emails, and were really surprised when I told them the
> truth.
>
> Back to the usual programming!
> Peter
> --
> http://mefeedia.com
>
> On 4/1/06, André Sala <andrensala@...> wrote:
> >  Congrats!  Hope this isn't related to today being April Fools though... :)
> >
> >
> > On 4/1/06, Peter Van Dijck <petervandijck@... > wrote:
> > >
> > I have wanted to tell people this for a long time, but I wasn't
> > allowed to. So sorry to a bunch of you who should have known this,
> > sorry for having to keep you in the dark.
> >
> > I received an offer I couldn't refuse from Yahoo to buy Mefeedia.
> >
> > I'm sure you all will have lots of questions (sellout?), and I'll talk
> > more about this in time, but I just wanted to get this out there.  I
> > am very excited, particularly because my new boss is Lucas Gonze (from
> > Webjay fame). So there we go! Lots of exciting future plans.
> >
> > Just let me assure everyone: in my discussions, I emphasized the
> > importance of a good directory that is focused on *videobloggers*, and
> > Lucas is totally with that.
> >
> > Cheers,
> > Peter
> > --
> > http://mefeedia.com
> >
> > ps: yes, this is also the reason behind the recent speed improvements.
> > We still haven't moved the entire infrastructure (the thumbs
> > particularly) to Yahoo infrastructure, but we should be there by
> > Wednesday.
> >
> >
> >
> > Yahoo! Groups Links
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >  ________________________________
> >  YAHOO! GROUPS LINKS
> >
> >
> >  Visit your group "videoblogging" on the web.
> >
> >
> >  To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to:
> >  videoblogging-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com
> >
> >
> >  Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service.
> >
> >
> >  ________________________________
> >
>

Oy! No edit? Yeah! Now you're cooking with gas...

Bekah
http://misbhavens.blogspot.com

--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, "David Howell" <taoofdavid@...> wrote:
>
> And it was said...
>
> "There is no edit. There is only shoot and post."
>
> And it was good.
>
> David
> http://www.davidhowellstudios.com
>
> --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, "Casey McKinnon" <mskitka@>
> wrote:
> >
> > Smart idea, but the more things we have to join and tag, the more
> > difficult and complicated VB Week is going to be... let's keep it
> > simple... editing every night next week will be tough enough.
> >
> > Casey
> >
> > --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, "david_dudas" <david_dudas@>
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > Count me in!
> > >
> > > I created a group on eyespot called videobloggingweek2006...
> > >
> > > http://eyespot.com/groups/videobloggingweek2006
> > >
> > > ...and put a few clips in there of familiar faces. I think it would be
> > > cool if everyone contributes clips that we can all mix and remix...
> > >
> > > David
> > >
> > > (p.s. to join the group look for the "join" link on the left side of
> > > the page)
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, "Josh Leo" <joshleo@> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > 1 Video each day
> > > > 7 days ov videos
> > > > tag it: videobloggingweek2006
> > > > April 3-9
> > > >
> > > > Get involved and MAKE THIS THING HUGE!
> > > >
> > > > It has now been officially Declared!
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> >
>

Hi Vincent,

Since I'm in NYC I won't be able to help you with your interview, but I
would like to let you know about my site, The New Media Collective,
which serves as an information resource and social network for people
of color in the blogosphere. Please check it out
(http://newmediacollective.org) and add yourself to our Directory. I'll
definitely be talking about you guys and what you're doing.

I visited your site and noticed everything was Flash-based with no way
to subscribe via RSS. Do you plan to provide any other video formats
like QuickTime in the future so people can download your vids in
FireAnt or iTunes?

If you'd prefer not to answer here, you can email me off list at
melanie [at] newmediacollective [dot] org. I look forward to hearing
from you soon.

Peace & Love,
Melanie Morgan

The New Media Collective
It's a WE thing!
http://newmediacollective.org


On Apr 1, 2006, at 11:38 AM, njorogevn wrote:

> Is there anyone located in DC or nearby who can help me edit an
>  interview today? My partner who edits (and equipment) are in Kenya,
>  where we usually create the content, but I scored an interview in DC
>  with a Kenyan personality in town and need help editing and
> compressing.
>
>  Any help would be appreciated,
>  Vincent Njoroge Ndonye
>  www.kenyamoto.com (a daily show type vlog from Kenya)
>  PS: it is on 3 miniDV tapes; 15min interview, 30min speech.
>
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I was going to vlog while running with scissors. :D

Bekah
http://missbhavens.blogspot.com

--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, "Susan" <kitykity@...> wrote:
>
> Great thoughts... and by the way, my take on dangerous was "not in our
> safety zone"... in other words, vlog in a way that you don't normally
> vlog.  What seems normal for someone else might seem "dangerous" to you...
>
> Make sense?
>
> Susan
> http://vlog.kitykity.com
>
>
>
> --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, "Stephanie Bryant"
> <mortaine@> wrote:
> >
> > On 3/31/06, Richard Show <richard@> wrote:
> > >  First of all, wasn't 3rd - 9th the original plan?
> > > Doesn't that start next Monday? (so I'm not understanding how this
> is any
> > > different from the orginal plan - I'm thinking it's not)
> >
> > It was, in fact. I'm... not really sure what Josh wants, aside from a
> > non-dangerously vlog.
> >
> > Josh: you don't have to make your vlog "dangerous." It was just a
> > suggested "theme."
> >
> > > ... anyway, I would also like more notice ... I have lots of stuff
> to do
> > > next week ... I usually spend a skizzillion years editing each
> video, so how
> > > could I possibly do one each day?
> > >
> > > ... in other words ... I'm in! ... woo hoo!
> >
> > Yay!
> >
> > I guess the shorter lead time means you'll be giving us a more raw,
> > unedited version of yourself, eh?
> >
> > --Stephanie
> >
> > --
> > Stephanie Bryant
> > mortaine@
> > Blogs, vlogs, and audioblogs at:
> > http://www.mortaine.com/blogs
> >
>

Now, Susan...that's too easy!

Did you know your last name is an adverb?

Bekah
http://missbhavens.blogspot.com

--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, "Susan" <kitykity@...> wrote:
>
> Oh MAN... I just thought up the greatest song parody... you guys know
> me...
>
> "I wanna vlog... dangerously..."
> Who can name the movie?
>
> :D
> Susan
> http://vlog.kitykity.com
>
>
>
> --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, "Stephanie Bryant"
> <mortaine@> wrote:
> >
> > [I like the idea of vlog week, so here's me taking some initiative....]
> >
> > The Week of Vlogging Dangerously:
> >
> > Who: YOU!
> > What: 1 week (7 days) of posting a videoblog post every day.
> > When: April 3-9 (to get a full weekend in at the end)
> > Why: because it's fun!
> > How: Post to the videoblogging group under this subject line that
> > you're going to participate, with a link to your vlog. I'll try to set
> > up an RSS webpage with all the "week of" vlogs.
> >
> > Anything else?
> > Since it's the week of vlogging dangerously, try to do something risky
> > or different from your routine and vlog it. Maybe it's talking to a
> > stranger, or sneaking a camcorder into a store with "NO VIDEO OF THIS
> > PREMISES ALLOWED." Maybe it's subverting the dominant paradigm, or
> > perhaps it's risking your very soul by buying into the paradigm for a
> > day.
> >
> > You decide the file format, server, etc. This is just a challenge to
> > get your out there and videoblogging!
> >
> > What if I fall behind?
> > Post twice the next day.
> >
> > Will you help me?
> > I'll post a Vlogging Dangerously suggestion each day, in case you need
> > inspiration. I hope you don't, though! We're all creative people! Go
> > out and have fun!
> >
> > --Stephanie
> >
> > --
> > Stephanie Bryant
> > mortaine@
> > Blogs, vlogs, and audioblogs at:
> > http://www.mortaine.com/blogs
> >
>

We are trying to figure out what would be the best angle to discuss
at Vloggercon for our panel with Rocketboom and so I thought we
should probably just ask what you think would be the most interesting
or useful direction.

At first we were considering a discussion about how the world is
coming together over video online, though you know more than anyone
about that already.

We also thought it might be useful to discuss all kinds of business
aspects, including contracts, deals, ways to consider monetizing or
not, more ways to promote and distribute, business horror stories,
etc. but I'm not sure if the majority of videobloggers would find
that useful either.

There is also the topic of "show" and "format", but again, I don't
know if many people are interested in that.

Over the past year, in other cases of panels, its been pretty easy to
figure out because the audiences have been almost entirely out of the
loop so whatever the thread of the conference was, we would just talk
about our take on the matters.

So here we are with all like-minded people and wondering what we
could do to be the most helpful

Any ideas?

Vlogdir got bought by Yahoo! Yey!

On 4/1/06, Michael Sullivan <sulleleven@...> wrote:
>  Ha!  Peter, I started to write the same exact message 2 days ago as a
> pre-April fools joke.
> i didnt send it though.
>
>
>
>
> On 4/1/06, Peter Van Dijck <petervandijck@...> wrote:
> >
> OK I told myself the first person who mentiones the date - that's when
> I fess up.
>
> April's fool. Mefeedia hasn't been acquired by anyone.
>
> I laughed a lot though. Quite a few people sent me private
> congratulatory emails, and were really surprised when I told them the
> truth.
>
> Back to the usual programming!
> Peter
> --
> http://mefeedia.com
>
> On 4/1/06, André Sala <andrensala@...> wrote:
>  >  Congrats!  Hope this isn't related to today being April Fools though...
> :)
> >
> >
> > On 4/1/06, Peter Van Dijck <petervandijck@... > wrote:
> > >
> > I have wanted to tell people this for a long time, but I wasn't
> > allowed to. So sorry to a bunch of you who should have known this,
> > sorry for having to keep you in the dark.
> >
> > I received an offer I couldn't refuse from Yahoo to buy Mefeedia.
> >
> > I'm sure you all will have lots of questions (sellout?), and I'll talk
> > more about this in time, but I just wanted to get this out there.  I
> > am very excited, particularly because my new boss is Lucas Gonze (from
> > Webjay fame). So there we go! Lots of exciting future plans.
> >
> > Just let me assure everyone: in my discussions, I emphasized the
> > importance of a good directory that is focused on *videobloggers*, and
> > Lucas is totally with that.
> >
> > Cheers,
> > Peter
> > --
> > http://mefeedia.com
> >
> > ps: yes, this is also the reason behind the recent speed improvements.
> > We still haven't moved the entire infrastructure (the thumbs
> > particularly) to Yahoo infrastructure, but we should be there by
> > Wednesday.
> >
> >
> >
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> >
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On Apr 1, 2006, at 8:00 AM, Andy Carvin wrote:

> Here are some of the basic ideas I try to teach students:
>
> Getting subject comfortable in front of camera. You generally don't
> want to start peppering them with questions the moment you meet them.
> get them situated in front of the camera and start rolling before you
> ask questions; just chat and let them get settled. This works well
> with sit-down interviews; if it's on the fly, of course, this doesn't
> really apply.
>
> Eye perspective. Have them either looking at the camera or just
> off-camera, but not both in the same interview. Off-camera is more
> common.
>
> Avoid too many people behind the camera. Not usually a problem for
> vloggers, but if you're working as a team, don't crowd around the
> interviewer. If there are several people hanging out behind the
> camera, the interviewee will make eye contact with all of them, which
> looks terrible on film. Just get them to look either at the
> interviewer or the camera, whichever you prefer.
>
>
> Have subject repeat question as statement. You want to make sure their
> answers convey the question. Compare these two responses:
>
> Bad response:
> Q: When did you start the band?
> A: In 2003.
>
> Good response:
> Q: When did you start the band?
> A: We started the band back in 2003...
>
> By having them incorporate the question into their answer, it'll make
> for better interview footage.
>
> andy carvin
> andycarvin@...
>
> --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, "pettisb" <pettisb@...> wrote:
>>
>> Hey Folks,
>>
>> I have an interview gig coming up in two weeks and my normal strategy
>> is to just interview the person with my hand held sd300 and edit it
>> all together and then record an intro and outro before and after the
>> interview.  This one has to be snazzier than that since I'm going to
>> get paid for it.
>>
>> I've got a lowel light set to bring with two softboxes and some 500
>> watt lights. I'm even bringing in someone else to point the camera
>> and
>> push the red button.  I'm getting my old fluid head tripod out of the
>> closet too!
>>
>> If you've had any experience with interviews, I'm curious about
>> what's
>> worked for you and what tips and tricks you've picked up along the
>> way. What are the tricks and tips for a great video interview?
>> What is
>> the best way to light an interview? What are the best shots to go
>> for?
>>  Are there any editing tricks that you would suggest?  How much do
>> you
>> move the camera around?  What are your favorite cut shots?
>>
>> Thanks in advance for helping me improve my interviewing skills!
>>
>> Bre
>> http://imakethings.com
>> http://wearethemedia.com
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