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Monday, June 25, 2007

Camcorder review, Pinnacle PCTV HD Stick review, Internet Video news and articles

This is pretty cool. Now you can watch HD TV on your desktop computer or laptop - The Pinnacle PCTV HD Stick enables consumers to view live television on their PC complete with pause, rewind and fast-forward time-shifting functionality. You can even record your favorite programs for viewing later. more


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How to Put Your Summer Vacation Up On The Web- The Secrets of Shooting, Editing and Posting Your Summer Vacation Videos

So you are off on the big trip… or maybe you are planning the big trip; or maybe you just returned from the big trip. How are you going to document, edit and then share your vacation fun times with your friends and family? This is your guide for what you need to do before you go on your trip, how to capture and document it, and then, how to share it via the net.


If you are looking for a camcorder that works well, is very compact and ideally suited for both family and web video applications, you need to take a look at the new Everio GZ-MG555 hard drive camcorder from JVC. Record SEVEN hours or more!

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For the best new books and how to manuals, visit Book Reviews

Learn How to Promote Your Business and Promote Your Videos - How to Do It - all about PR and web marketing

Click Here for News and Press Releases - Product Launches

Here are the New and Cool Products You Just Got To Have

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Check out the Equipment Review Center for reviews, tests, product descriptions, etc


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Digital Camcorder Review - JVC GZ-MG555


If you are looking for a camcorder that works well, is very compact and ideally suited for both family and web video applications, you need to take a look at the new Everio GZ-MG555 hard drive camcorder from JVC. Record SEVEN hours or more! Read the Review


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For the best new books and how to manuals, visit Book Reviews

Learn How to Promote Your Business and Promote Your Videos - How to Do It - all about PR and web marketing

Click Here for News and Press Releases - Product Launches

Here are the New and Cool Products You Just Got To Have

Special deals and Rebates on Pro and Broadcast Video Cameras, Camcorders and Video Production Hardware and Software

Special Deals and Rebates on Consumer and Prosumer Camcorders

Check out the Equipment Review Center for reviews, tests, product descriptions, etc.


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Adobe Launches Premiere Express - Free, web based video remixing and editing - create your own mash-ups at MTV, YouTube and PhotoBucket - This looks like a lot of fun. Many have predicted that online video editing will supplant computer based video editing sometime in the future. Companies like EyeSpot, Jumpcut, Cuts, Motionbox and others have already provided online video editing and now Adobe has joined the party. more

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How to Put Your Summer Vacation Up On The Web- The Secrets of Shooting, Editing and Posting Your Summer Vacation Videos

So you are off on the big trip… or maybe you are planning the big trip; or maybe you just returned from the big trip. How are you going to document, edit and then share your vacation fun times with your friends and family? This is your guide for what you need to do before you go on your trip, how to capture and document it, and then, how to share it via the net.

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The Insiders Guide to Independent Film Distribution by Stacey Parks - If you want to make it in the indie film world, this is a great book to help you get started. It's not about how to make movies - it is about how to make money making movies.

The book combines real world practical knowledge, case studies and legal guidance as well as a through breakdown of how to prepare your film for distribution before you even start shooting, as well as how to get both domestic and international distribution, as well as how to deal with the various types of distributors and characters you will find in the business.

This is a great book for those new to the business as well as interesting refresher for those who already have a taste of the industry. more

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Three Digital Video camcorders you ought to check out

Here's a great solution if you want to shoot high def video but don't want to lug around a big camcorder. If you are looking for a small, easy to use AVCHD Camcorder that records to FLASH memory card, you should check out the new Panasonic HDC-SD1 more info.

On the entry level side, the tiny JVC GR-D250 mini DV camcorder provides a high quality picture and 25x optical zoom. Read the review

If you want to shoot HD video to tape, then check out the new Canon HV20 which combines HD and SD recording modes, 10x optical zoom, a 2.96-megapixel CMOS sensor, and a stylish design. more details


AT&T lets cell users share live video
AT&T debuted its AT&T Video Share service at NXTcomm. The service, which is part of AT&T's overall convergence strategy, enables users to share live, one-way video feeds while talking on their wireless handsets. The Washington Post/Reuters


Microsoft's new IPTV brand: Mediaroom - Microsoft's new IPTV brand: Mediaroom
Microsoft has re-branded its IPTV offerings once again: Mediaroom is the fourth brand after WebTV, Microsoft TV and the recent Microsoft IPTV. Analysts say the new branding is a sign that Redmond does not want to go unnoticed by consumers any longer, and is perhaps looking to take its IPTV offerings outside the "walled garden" approach of set-top boxes and telcos. While the company's plans for Mediaroom have not been specifically laid out, one can infer from Microsoft's executives that a slightly different approach is forthcoming. more at Microsoft's new IPTV brand: Mediaroom


Free Adobe Instructional Videos and Tutorials = Learn About Illustrator CS3, Flash CS3, Film Editing, Adobe Media Player, etc.

Saturday, June 16, 2007

Great Video Websites; Internet Video News, Reviews, Products, New Camcorders, Great Camcorder Deals


How to Put Your Summer Vacation Up On The Web- The Secrets of Shooting, Editing and Posting Your Summer Vacation Videos

So you are off on the big trip… or maybe you are planning the big trip; or maybe you just returned from the big trip. How are you going to document, edit and then share your vacation fun times with your friends and family? This is your guide for what you need to do before you go on your trip, how to capture and document it, and then, how to

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Great Video Websites

The GoTo Mom - This is a dynamic “How to” show for families with young children (newborn to 6). The “Go To Mom” addresses pregnancy and parenting issues, discipline strategies, and much much more! The show also presents cutting edge research about the development of the young child's brain. Various specialists will be featured periodically. The “Go To Mom” is proud of her “What's hot and What's not: Baby Product Tips and Leads special segment. Los Angeles based, former preschool teacher and licensed child development therapist, Kimberley Clayton Blaine, is the “Go To Mom.”

check out the plethora of mom and parenting videos


Birdcinema.com is an excellent place for people to post many different types of bird videos. Their goal is to provide a community of people who love birds, domestic and wild. It is targeted to both amateurs and professionals who want to share their bird videos and a little about the bird, the video, or whatever else they feel is relevant. Packed with videos, this site is entertaining, educational and informative. Check it out - this site is very effectively designed and it is easy to upload your videos.


If you are planning on breaking into the film business - or want to learn how to make digital videos and online features - you got to check out this cool and informative site - FilmAnchor.com- Filmmaking 101, Film Techniques, Tutorials and Free Movie Scripts. The Online Guide to Independent Filmmaking and Film Production; including, Techniques, Tutorials, Manuals, Film Courses, Free Software, Free Movie Scripts and Screenplays.


You got to visit JoeyandDavid.com, a truly wonderful comedy internet series. The site features both shorts and longer episodes that follow the adventures of Joey and David. Some of these movies are brilliant. Make sure you watch LaundryRoom Girl, Endless Romance, and Douche-Ups. Make sure to leave your comments after watching and visit the forum to talk to other JoeyandDavid.com visitors.


Eyespot may be the world's most fun and interactive video web site...This site is a blast - you can pick and chose from a wide range of video and audio clips to create your own video mash-ups - mix them, cut them, slam them together - your can do all this all online and then share them with friends, family and the rest of the world

Camcorder and Video Deals


Just $179 for a DV camcorder? - Get it before it is gone

The JVC GR-D250 slim and compact mini DV camcorder provides a high quality picture and 25x optical zoom. Read the review


Pure Digital Technologies introduced the Flip Video Camcorder, a new digital video capture device that may revolutionize how you shoot and share video. This remarkably simple and affordable camcorder features a major advance in video sharing technology combined with an ultra-portable design and easy-to-use capture functionality.

Developed with Internet video sharing software integrated directly into the device, Flip Video is the first camcorder to seamlessly upload directly to YouTube, and other online video sharing sites. READ THE REVIEW

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Special deals and Rebates on Pro and Broadcast Video Cameras, Camcorders and Video Production Hardware and Software

Pro Video: The Latest Gear from Panasonic, Sony & JVC doesn't disappoint

Post Production News - New Products - June 2007

Want to shoot high def video but don't want to lug around a big camcorder? Looking for a small and easy to use AVCHD Camcorder HD Camcorder that records to FLASH memory card? Check out the new Panasonic HDC-SD1 more info.

Streaming and Digital Media by Dan Rayburn is an outstanding book for those who not only want to understand how the technology works, but want to know how THEY CAN MAKE MONEY with Internet video and streaming TV. more


Canon XH A1 HDV Camcorder Review

The HDV format (MPEG-2 HD video on DV tapes, www.hdv-info.org) has brought HD video to a much broader market -- with HDV camcorders for consumers down to $1500, and now under $1000 with the Canon HV10. . more


Do you need storage? - The My Book Premium Edition II 1 TB Triple Interface External Hard Drive from Western Digital is a high-capacity external hard drive with an interface that allows it to be connected via USB 2.0, FireWire-800 or FireWire-400, a 16 MB data buffer and a rotation speed of 7200 rpm.

GREAT PRICE - $ 329.95

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Do you need some help when producing videocasts for live events?


The new TV One C2-7210 makes it a lot easier to make the show happen. The CORIO EXP Front Panel takes the difficulty of running a live event in HD away with 48 easy to use push-buttons, multi-way navigation and LCD screen. It caters specifically to those in the live event industry with its video processing capabilities such as: Edge Blending, Seamless Switching with cross fades, two Independent Output Channels in HD and Dual PIP with up to five layers of video. more

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Three Digital Video camcorders you ought to check out

Here's a great solution if you want to shoot high def video but don't want to lug around a big camcorder. If you are looking for a small, easy to use AVCHD Camcorder that records to FLASH memory card, you should check out the new Panasonic HDC-SD1 more info.

On the entry level side, the tiny JVC GR-D250 mini DV camcorder provides a high quality picture and 25x optical zoom. Read the review

If you want to shoot HD video to tape, then check out the new Canon HV20 which combines HD and SD recording modes, 10x optical zoom, a 2.96-megapixel CMOS sensor, and a stylish design. more details

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This is pretty cool. Now you can watch HD TV on your desktop computer or laptop - The Pinnacle PCTV HD Stick enables consumers to view live television on their PC complete with pause, rewind and fast-forward time-shifting functionality. You can even record your favorite programs for viewing later. more

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Digital Hollywood talks a language of its own – one that few outsiders can understand - The Digital Hollywood show, that took place this week in Santa Monica, California didn't so much create a buzz as a soft hum like a silkworm farm during a lull in production as it awaits the next delivery of mulberry leaves. The show floor featured dozens of technology and marketing companies all desperately casting about to demonstrate their own particular brand of individualism, when, in reality they were almost indistinguishable silkworms contributing identical strands to the "webfotainment" cocoon enveloping them.

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Sunday, June 10, 2007

Internet Video Articles, Internet video News, Video Editing reviews

Eyespot may be the world's most fun and interactive video web site...This site is a blast - you can pick and chose from a wide range of video and audio clips to create your own video mash-ups - mix them, cut them, slam them together - your can do all this all online and then share them with friends, family and the rest of the world

They get video film clips and trailers from various Hollywood studios and music videos from leading entertainment organizations and then you can cut re-cut them anyway you want. Depending on which clip you prefer to work with, you can even win prizes and special promotions.

The online Eyespot drag and drop editing application allows anyone to upload, and easily remix, and create new video projects from an ever-growing vast pool of popular and legally-accessible content ranging from movie, television, and music clips or from user generated content. more

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Just $179 for a DV camcorder? - Get it before it is gone

The JVC GR-D250 slim and compact mini DV camcorder provides a high quality picture and 25x optical zoom. Read the review

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The Flip Video Camcorder from Pure Digital is a new remarkably simple and affordable camcorder that features an ultra-portable design and easy-to-use capture functionality.

Developed with Internet video sharing software integrated directly into the device, Flip Video is the first camcorder to seamlessly upload directly to YouTube, and other online video sharing sites. READ THE REVIEW

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This is pretty cool. Now you can watch HD TV on your desktop computer or laptop - The Pinnacle PCTV HD Stick enables consumers to view live television on their PC complete with pause, rewind and fast-forward time-shifting functionality. You can even record your favorite programs for viewing later. more

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Three Digital Video camcorders you ought to check out

Here's a great solution if you want to shoot high def video but don't want to lug around a big camcorder. If you are looking for a small, easy to use AVCHD Camcorder that records to FLASH memory card, you should check out the new Panasonic HDC-SD1 more info.

On the entry level side, the tiny JVC GR-D250 mini DV camcorder provides a high quality picture and 25x optical zoom. Read the review

If you want to shoot HD video to tape, then check out the new Canon HV20 which combines HD and SD recording modes, 10x optical zoom, a 2.96-megapixel CMOS sensor, and a stylish design. more details

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DivX, Inc.(R) announced the winners of the DivX Film Festival on Stage6(TM), an online community for people who love video. The winning video submissions—containing DVD-like features such as interactive menus, chapter points, subtitles and alternate audio tracks—can be viewed by visiting www.stage6.com/DivX-Film-Festival. It's also a great opportunity to check out a unique high-quality video site that has grown exponentially since its launch in August 2006 more


Did you make it to the Webby Awards?

Hailed as the "Oscars of the Internet" by the New ABC NewsYork Times, The 11th Annual Webby Awards is the leading international award honoring Web sites,

online film and video, interactive advertising, and mobile content. The judging panel for The Webby Film and Video Awards was comprised of more than 80 entertainment industry leaders, including The Sundance Channel's Larry Aidem, Showtime chief Matt Blank, 20th Century Fox Chairman Jim Gianopoulos, and Harvey Weinstein.



Sunday, June 03, 2007

Internet Video News, Columns and Reviews

RealNetworks unveiled their new RealPlayer, the first media player to make it one-click simple to download online videos from thousands of Web sites.

The new RealPlayer makes it easy for consumers to watch videos whenever and wherever they want, burn them to DVD and CD, and share video links with friends.

Most major formats are supported, including Real, Windows Media, Flash, and Quicktime. The new RealPlayer will be available for free beginning next month at RealPlayer.com. more


Just $179 for a DV camcorder? - Get it before it is gone

The JVC GR-D250 slim and compact mini DV camcorder provides a high quality picture and 25x optical zoom. Read the review

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Special deals and Rebates on Pro and Broadcast Video Cameras, Camcorders and Video Production Hardware and Software

Want to access your home cable and local broadcasts while you out of town? Do you want to monitor your office or home while you are on a road trip? Check out the Honest Technology MY-IPTV Anywhere product

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Want to shoot high def video but don't want to lug around a big camcorder? Looking for a small and easy to use AVCHD Camcorder HD Camcorder that records to FLASH memory card? Check out the new Panasonic HDC-SD1 more info.

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Streaming and Digital Media by Dan Rayburn is an outstanding book for those who not only want to understand how the technology works, but want to know how THEY CAN MAKE MONEY with Internet video and streaming TV. Discover how new video distribution channels & devices are affecting your content business - Learn what you should pay for online video services and what you should expect in return - Read real-world ROI case studies of what has worked and what hasn't across b2b and b2c verticals more


Canon XH A1 HDV Camcorder Review

The HDV format (MPEG-2 HD video on DV tapes, www.hdv-info.org) has brought HD video to a much broader market -- with HDV camcorders for consumers down to $1500, and now under $1000 with the Canon HV10. . more


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Three Digital Video camcorders you ought to check out

Here's a great solution if you want to shoot high def video but don't want to lug around a big camcorder. If you are looking for a small, easy to use AVCHD Camcorder that records to FLASH memory card, you should check out the new Panasonic HDC-SD1 more info.

On the entry level side, the tiny JVC GR-D250 mini DV camcorder provides a high quality picture and 25x optical zoom. Read the review

If you want to shoot HD video to tape, then check out the new Canon HV20 which combines HD and SD recording modes, 10x optical zoom, a 2.96-megapixel CMOS sensor, and a stylish design. more details

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Do you like Hilary Duff? The actress? The Singer? Well my tween-age girls thought she was great and made me add a Hilary Duff video page. Click here if you dare.....



Are you a digital photographer who wants to improve your skills and make much better looking pictures and digital images? Checkout this review of two new books from Sybex - Photoshop CS3 for Nature Photographers and Photoshop CS3 Workflow. These are great. The Workflow book is especially useful if you do a lot of image editing and have always wondered which corrections, edits and fix-ups should I do first? In which order makes the most sense? Read the Review


IN-STAT predicts 33 million IPTV viewers in Asia by 2012 -

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., May 29, 2007 ­ Competition between IPTV and cable/satellite TV is heating up in Asia, with IPTV poised to gain significant market share over the next several years, reports In-Stat (http://www.in-stat.com). With the help of IPTV, incumbent telcos have the opportunity to fundamentally change their broadband customers' video service experience, from traditional video clip streaming to downloading and just plain watching TV. more



The new Ulead VideoStudio 11 still focuses on easy consumer editing but now adds more automated assists for creating quick movies and snazzy-looking movie-style opening sequences

VideoStudio is also bulked up with the latest technologies, especially for editing high-definition formats including AVCHD, with Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound, authoring to HD DVD discs, and exporting to portable devices like the Apple iPod and Sony PSP with MPEG-4 and H.264 format support. more


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