Archives for December 2005
Where is The Digital Wave Taking Us?
WGBH Forum Network - XWhaves: Where is The Digital Wave Taking Us?“:
“XWhaves is a new component of the Woods Hole Film Festival that offers filmmakers an opportunity to reflect on the impact of new technological developments on the shape and nature of filmmaking. Join members of the new media revolution in an active, open discussion of citizen journalism, personal media, video blogging and the convergence of digital storytelling methods with a new era of novel, inexpensive worldwide distribution and other aspects of the ever-changing landscape of how content gets delivered.”
Published by Steve Garfield on December 15 .
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Vlogger Calendar 2006
Vlogger Calendar 2006
All proceeds go to charity.
Published by Steve Garfield on December 15 .
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They like to watch videoblogs
The Boston Phoenix | News & Features | I like to watch:
“A pretty artist chats silently with a toy giraffe. A guy sifts through his garage-sale junk, reminiscing about his old new-wave buttons. A man driving in his car talks to his wife about their thrilling weekend jaunt to CVS. Band nerds kill time at a high-school football game while the gridiron jocks kill each other. These are the people in your neighborhood. And they want you to see what they’re up to.”
Published by Steve Garfield on December 15 .
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It’s part of the democratization of media
WSJ.com - Vlogger (noun): Blogger With Video Camera:
“A few years ago, anyone with a new concept in video content would have faced huge hurdles obtaining mass distribution. They would have had to spend millions to develop a new network and even then might not have sold it to satellite and cable operators, whose channel lineups are getting saturated. Today, essentially all someone like Ms. Agnew needs to make a so-called video Web log, or vlog, is a digital camera that can capture moving images and high-speed Internet access.”
Published by Steve Garfield on December 15 .
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Carp Caviar 2006?
Have you made your Carp Caviar promo yet? See the promo submision guidelines for details. I’ve made mine and lots of other vloggers are following Eric Nelson’s lead over at Bottom Union. I really like the recent submissions from Michael Verdi, Bullemhead, Ryanne Hodson and Human-Dog. There are new submissions coming in all the time, so check out Carp Caviar.
Published by Markus Sandy on December 15 .
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Vloggers from the 1900’s
DVD review: ‘Unseen Cinema’ - Yahoo! News:
“Old weird Americana takes a bow in the sprawling and richly rewarding DVD set “Unseen Cinema.”
Running almost 20 hours, the collection provides ample evidence that bold, experimental filmmaking thrived in the early days of moving pictures — decades before the avant-garde torch-bearer “Un Chien Andalou” seared its way onto screens in 1929.
“Unseen” curator Bruce Posner says his goal was to “provide the broadest possible spectrum of experimental films produced between the 1890s and 1940s” — roughly the period from Thomas Edison to WWII. And so we have everything from home movies to lavish production numbers, wispy dance performances to strident union propaganda, gothic horror to languid studies of life on a farm.”
It’s interesting that they’ve collected 20 hours of experimental films from beween 1890 and 1940 into a DVD set.
We’re producing experimental films right now, online. Future generations will be able to look back at what our lives are like. I feel like we are kindred spirits with those who have gone before.
Published by Steve Garfield on December 15 .
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Stay Away From EvilVlog!
This is on the advice of several leading edge vloggers who should know. Look if you dare. Participate if you are able. It was nice knowing you as you were. Prepare to be changed. Here is a brief video excert from last Saturday’s Videoblogging Video Conference, where Dave H asked “What is evilvlog.com?” The answer from Raymond of dltq.org is: Whatever you do, don’t visit evilvlog.com. Be afraid Dave, be very afraid.
Published by Markus Sandy on December 14 .
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Remix Champions
After a bit of a hiatus, we’re back! You knew we couldn’t leave you hanging for long, right? We come bearing good news, too! What could be better than that? We here at We Are The Media are happy to announce the winners in the 2005 Remix Month Contest. We know, we know. You’ve been salivating in anticipation of the possibility that you could be the remixer who wins our very awesome, very vloggy prizes! The response was tremendous. The competition was fierce. In the end, you’re all winners in our book. Don’t ever forget that (tear). Now, without further ado and grandstanding, allow us to introduce this year’s winners:
In the category of Best Overall Remix and winner of the Grand Prize - Phillip of Swordfight gets the prize with his remix simply titled WATM Remixoff2005. Straight, to the point, and totally rockin’! Way to go Phillip!
In the Category of “I Have to Win Something if I Stack the Deck” - Susan of Kitykity walks away knowing that people are both watching and loving her stuff! She’s done something like 100 videos in 3 months and they are filled with heart and technical snazzyness. If that doesn’t deserve an award, we don’t know what does. Congrats Susan!
In the highly sought after “Best Use of Steve Garfield, Josh Leo and Ian Mills Drunk” Category - Our own Jennifer Rundle takes home the award for illustrating just how dangerous alcohol can be with her remix titled Don’t Let This Happen to You…especially when coupled with video recording yourself! Kudos, Jen!
And last, but certainly not least, Chris Mulhern wins the award for “Best Use of Achived Footage” with his entry called San Francisco.
Awesome job, everybody! In order to claim your prizes you must drop your favorite WATM reporter a note with your address (there’s a popularity contest for ya). In the meantime, rest assured that the “We” here at WATM are hard at work thinking about the next challenge we’re going to throw your way. Until then, keep your cameras ready, your editing skills honed, and your aggregators tuned in. Keep on vlogging!
Published by Collaborative Effort on December 14 .
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State of the WATM
Some people have been asking about the lack of postings recently. Here is my take on the matter. More to follow soon …
Published by Markus Sandy on December 14 .
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Remixoff2005: Let the Judging Begin!
Remix month is now officially over here at WATM and, let me tell you, we have some really fantastic submissions. It’s going to take a lot of work for the WATM judges to pick the winner(s), and let me say that I am glad that I don’t have to be the one to do it! There are just so many great submissions you have got to check them all out and see for yourself!
Below is a comprehensive list of all of the great submissions for WATMs official Remixoff2005 competition. Click on the name of the video to watch the submission, or click on the name of the vlogger to go to their site. You can also visit WATM’s page at Webjay to download the videos to your iPod.
This is a great opportunity to check out some vlogs which you aren’t yet familiar as well as a convenient way to make comments on your fellow vloggers’ vlogs. Please note that these are in no particular order. Enjoy!
Jen Simmons has submitted three of her students’ videos.
Becca remixed Josh Leo’s mango vlog and created Around the World with Michael Tyas.
Randy Mann remixed Eric Rice meeting up with our own Markus Sandy called Famous People Talking About Famous People and another one dedicated to his friend Jason.
Juan Carlos Gonzalez has created a remix asking the question, Why Do We Vlog?
Our man Clark Saturn has done a remix of Michael Verdi’s Sky post.
Raymond of DLTQ did a remix called Connected using Dooser’s interview of a non-vlogger about vlogging.
Kity Kity has made three videos, including KityKity’s Remix, Nathan Remix, and KityKity’s Third Remix.
Nathan Miller remixed his own footage of a Temple.
Ted Tagami and Markus Sandy have both made remixes about the Xpression Vlog event at the Ex’pression College of the Arts (watch Ted’s and Markus‘).
Tom of Fast Moving Animals made a remix of the Cabinet of Dr. Calagari.
Erin Nealey has posted Remix: Superstars! featuring kid footage and another one entitled Vlogger Mashup.
Our beloved Tim D has created Puppets: A Short Conversation featuring two puppets near and dear to WATM’s hearts.
JD created a remix from VHS transfers aptly titled, Remix of the Month.
Almost Always and Gabe Mac made a remix of Mindcaster’s podcast called A Stairway to Remix Vlog Heaven.
Yours truly has created two remixes this month for your viewing pleasure: Don’t Let This Happen to You about the dangers of drinking to vloggers and a remix of a Raymond monologue, What is Videoblogging?
Michael Verdi created a submission about feeling Lucky.
Josh from More Than This has created a musical interlude featuring cooking utensils called all’Amatriciana Remix.
Terry from Boycott Society has created some visual music with the B.S Re-mix.
And who can forget Alexander’s satirical look on humanity, Squeak the Squirrel?
Chuck Olsen created a media satire called Vlog Remix.
Jan Maclaughlin has posted a mashup in Swim Symphony.
Eric Bosse has created one called A Remix for Susan.
Phillip of Swordfight entitled his simply WATM Remixoff2005.
Well, that’s it. I hope you enjoyed your viewing experience. Stay tuned for the upcoming announcement of WATM Remixoff2005 Winners!
Published by Jennifer Rundle on December 2 .
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