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Sunday, November 30, 2008

How to Make Your Own Internet Video Movies

Internet Video News and Announcements

Great New Articles, Product and Book Reviews

Are you thinking of buying a new camcorder this season? Check out this new and improved “how to buy a camcorder guide. How to Buy a Camcorder.
It includes links to hundreds of new camcorders as well as new video accessories and software products.
CAMCORDER Buyers Guide
What Accessories do You Really Need?

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Looking for the Perfect Internet Video Gift this Season? Check out the new Flip MinoHD Camcorder - not only is it tiny, but you can customize it with your own photos and images

Read Our Review

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DO YOU WANT TO BE FAMOUS?

How to Create Your Own Reality TV Show

Do you have a great concept for a reality-based TV show, but aren’t sure about the next steps? How do you get your show made without getting screwed over?

Check out this article where Michael Essany explains how he started out and his path to Reality TV Stardom.

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Are you planning on building and buying yourself a home theater system this holiday season? Check out this guide. Also check out our Home Theater section

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Here is a great book for those getting started in Internet Video - Web Video: Making It Great, Getting It Noticed by Jennie Bourne with Dave Burstein covers the basics of video production for the web as well as how to promote and "monetize" it. Read the Review

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Looking for a New Mac?

Apple recently refreshed their entire MacBook product line – which includes the MacBook, MacBook Pro, and MacBook Air – with new designs and higher horsepower hardware.

The aluminum unibody design, used on the majority of the new Macs, is cut from a brick of solid aluminum. This results in a stronger, more durable notebook, while at the same time reducing the computer's weight. You really have to handle one of these machines to appreciate the leap that Apple has made with manufacturing; they simply feel more solid than any other notebook that I've handled. Read the Article

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Are you in the market for a new camcorder, but you aren't sure what format to choose from, or which features will be important to you. This primer is for the person looking to either upgrade or purchase a new video camera. We hope it will prepare you with the technical jargon and make your final choice much easier. Read the Article

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ARTICLE ARCHIVE - the best Internet Video Magazine articles from the last NINE years

Holiday Season Videos - Funny and Cute Videos about Christmas, News Years, Hanukah, Kwanza, etc

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Internet Video Industry News, Press Releases and Announcements


Thousands of people post to YouTube each day with hopes of taking videos "viral," but few understand how to make that happen. But if you want to be visible on YouTube or even go viral, then you've come to the right place.

YouTube: An Insider's Guide to Climbing the Charts (O'Reilly, $29.99) written by YouTube veterans Alan "fallofautumndistro" Lastufka and Michael W. Dean, provides easy-to-read instructions on getting a video of your cause, song, commercial, or unique point of view noticed by thousands. Read the Press Release


Adobe Systems introduced Adobe Premiere Pro CS4 version 4.0.1 software, a major update to the leading start-to-finish professional video production solution.

Adobe Premiere Pro CS4 version 4.0.1 enables users to import Final Cut Pro projects via XML interchange, export to Open Media Framework (OMF) format, and import and export projects in Advanced Authoring Format (AAF). Adobe Premiere Pro CS4 version 4.0.1 also offers significant performance and stability enhancements, including full support for 64-bit computing platforms to accelerate compute-intensive post-production tasks. Read the Press Release


Are your scripts or screenplays too long? Too talky?

Write Brothers (www.screenplay.com) has rolled out a cool software technology that scans a script document and identifies critical words, lines or paragraphs that affect the script’s page count. Then you can cut, edit or change the script to tighten it up

The first version of Streamline, a plug-in program for the Mac OS X version of Screenwriter 6, is $39.95 and is now available as a download-only item from www.screenplay.com. A Windows version is under development. Read This


AMD Maui Home Theater PC - Video Spotlight at HotHardware
HotHardware takes a Video Spotlight look at AMD's "Maui" Home Theater PC platform. Built on a combination of AMD energy efficient Phenom or Athlon processors, an AMD chipset based motherboard, ATI Radeon graphics, ATI TV Tuners, and AMD Live! software, this new platform packs a lot of HD functionality, for the do-it-yourselfer and system builder.


AMD's"Maui" home theater PC platform consists of a combination of AMD hardware and software. Systems built around the platform feature an energy efficient Phenom or Athlon processor, ATI Radeon graphics, ATI TV tuners, and AMD LIVE! software elements. The current foundation of the platform is MSI's somewhat unique Media Live DIVA 5.1 motherboard, which is based on the AMD 780M chipset, and includes a specialized Intersil D2 Ausio DAE-3 audio chip with an accompanying 5.1 channel amplifier, but a 3.1 / 7.1 pre-amplifier card is also an option.


New York, NY November 19, 2008 Dailymotion, one of the world's largest independent video entertainment websites, and One Laptop per Child (OLPC), a non-profit organization dedicated to improving education in the developing world, today announced a holiday contest to support OLPC's Give One, Get One campaign.

The contest, which runs from November 17, 2008 to December 15, 2008, calls for Dailymotion users to upload original commercials for the Give One, Get One campaign. One winning commercial will be selected from among the submissions. Along with bringing greater attention to this important campaign, the winning commercial will be aired on a major network/cable TV channel during the period of December 15th to December 31st. Read the Press Release


It's a Zombie Thanksgiving: Watch Zombie Flicks Online @ MonstersHD.com - This Thanksgiving, MONSTERS HD cordially invites viewers to cozy up to a free undead buffet with all the trimmings: "Thanksgiving Day of the Dead." The George Romero cult classic Day of the Dead and the neo-classic, The Rage, from director and special-effects master, Robert Kurtzman will be available to watch on MONSTERSHD.com on Thanksgiving. More Info


MILPITAS, CALIFORNIA, November 12, 2008 – SanDisk Corporation (NASDAQ:SNDK) and Veoh Networks Inc. (www.veoh.com) today announced the availability of the Veoh™ Web Player for SanDisk, a portable video player that is initially available only on SanDisk® Cruzer® USB flash drives. The Veoh Web Player for SanDisk, allows on-the-go viewers to browse, search, and enjoy millions of videos available through Veoh.com on any computer* at any time - including TV shows, movies, web series and popular independently-produced content from all over the Web. read the press release


Pure Digital Introduces Flip MinoHDTM – the World’s Smallest HD Camcorder

3 oz. camcorder puts the power to shoot and share stunning HD video in your pocket

San Francisco, CA – November 12, 2008 -- The maker of Flip Video™ – the best-selling family of affordable and simple-to-use digital camcorders – today introduced its latest breakthrough product: the Flip MinoHD. The world’s smallest high definition camcorder at just over three oz., this remarkably slim camcorder makes capturing and sharing HD video easy and affordable. The stylish Flip MinoHD from Pure Digital Technologies, priced at $229.99 (MSRP), records up to 60 minutes of HD video and features Flip Video’s new FlipShare software, also announced today. This advanced on-board software platform allows consumers to plug the camcorder’s signature flip-out USB arm into any computer for easy drag-and-drop video organizing, editing and sharing on YouTube, MySpace, AOL Video or via email. Read the Press Release


Research and Markets: Latest Report 'Internet Video - Conditions of Profitability' Opens up Debates over the Conditions of Profitability for Each Type of Service

2008-11-08 - This report examines the changes taking place in online video distribution and analyses content providers' strategies, how associated costs and revenue are evolving, as well as the impact of new TV program formats. It also provides a working model that opens up debates over the conditions of profitability for each type of services. Read the Press Release

WildPitch.TV, announced the winners of its "Opening Day - Show Your Stuff" video ad competition. The start-up company, which markets "people-powered" advertising solutions, is showcasing the top user-generated videos from a promotional contest which encouraged consumers to make their own video ads for the products and brands that they love. Some of these user created video commercials are very well done - while others sort of miss the boat. Read the Press Release


LONG BEACH, CA (November 5, 2008) - JVC Professional Products Company, a world leader in high end home theater projection technology, has announced an agreement with SENSIO Technologies Inc., creator of the SENSIO® 3D, to join forces and offer the very first high end 3D solution available on the consumer market. The entirely new product will allow consumers to watch high-quality 3D at home by combining two of JVC's award-winning D-ILA projectors and a media server integrating the SENSIO® 3D decoding technology. Read the Press Release


ZeeVee's Free Zviewer(TM) Internet Video Browser for the Big Screen - Browser-based app finds and plays any Internet or PC video in lean-back living room style; Mozilla-based system currently in limited beta program. Zviewer's simple, highly visual graphical interface enables browsing of videos from various websites through a single browser, all from the comfort of the couch. Read the press release


PluggedIn Launches Original Web Series 'PluggedIn 5', a New Video DJ and Lifestyle Show Hosted by Internet Superstar iJustine

Multimedia Website Launches Twice Weekly Lifestyle Series Showcasing HD Quality, Licensed Videos from Artists Such As Radiohead, Lily Allen, Katy Perry, Coldplay, Chemical Brothers, Green Day, Daft Punk, Beastie Boys And More

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Oct. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- PluggedIn (www.pluggedin.com) today announced the launch of its first original web series, "PluggedIn 5" hosted by Internet celebrity iJustine. The first episode of the new series features music videos with Celebrity Cameos and was shot on location from Los Angeles hot-spot, Sushi on Sunset. The series goes live today on PluggedIn.com with new episodes debuting twice every week on Monday and Thursday. PluggedIn 5 will feature a different theme for every episode such as, Halloween Horror Part I and II, the Recession, Welcome to LA, All Animation, and many more. Read the Press Release


Adobe Photoshop CS4 One-on-One--New from O'Reilly
Learn Adobe Photoshop CS4 from Master Trainer Deke McClelland

October 24, 2008

How can you master the fundamentals of Photoshop CS4, with all of its incredible new features? Deke McClelland's latest offering--Adobe Photoshop CS4 One-on-One (O'Reilly Media, $49.99)--provides an appealing and proven learning system, step-by-step text lessons, DVD-video demonstrations, and exciting real-world projects. Indeed, with Deke's expert advice to guide you, it's like working with a personal coach. Read the Press Release


Get Real and Create Your Own Reality TV Show

Do you have a concept for a reality-based TV show, but aren’t sure about the next steps? In his new book, Reality Check (Focal Press, $19.95, October 08), successful talk-show host, Michael Essany, takes you from idea…to reality! Loaded with practical, step-by-step advice on the art and business of producing reality TV, this helpful how-to features insights from Mark Burnett, Dick Clark, as well as other top producers in the industry. READ THE PRESS RELEASE



Sunday, November 02, 2008

Internet Video News and Press Release

Internet Video Magazine Articles, Tutorials and News

Sarah Palin Videos - Watch them now before she disappears from the public view. Funny, sexy, crazy - she may be the hottest VP candidate ever...


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Here is a great book for those getting started in Internet Video - Web Video: Making It Great, Getting It Noticed by Jennie Bourne with Dave Burstein covers the basics of video production for the web as well as how to promote and "monetize" it. Read the Review

Get Real and Create Your Own Reality TV Show

Do you have a great concept for a reality-based TV show, but aren’t sure about the next steps? How do you get your show made without getting screwed over? In his new book, Reality Check (Focal Press, $19.95, October 08), successful talk-show host, Michael Essany, takes you from idea…to reality! Loaded with practical, step-by-step advice on the art and business of producing reality TV, this helpful how-to features insights from Mark Burnett, Dick Clark, as well as other top producers in the industry. READ THE PRESS RELEASE

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Are you using Photoshop

Lightroom 2 to organize, edit and customize your digital photos? - Check out these two new books - Photoshop Lightroom 2 Adventure by Mikkel Aaland and Photoshop Lightroom 2 for Digital Photographers Only by Rob Sheppard

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For More Reviews of the best new books and how to manuals, Click Here for Book Reviews -

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MTV Seems Inspired by Hulu - Strikingly Similar Music-Video Site to Be Supported By Advertising

NEW YORK (AdAge.com) -- Hulu apparently has some admirers over at Viacom's MTV Networks. MTV launched a music-video service at mtvmusic.com today that's a dead ringer for Hulu, the joint venture of NBC Universal and News Corp. FULL ARTICLE

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How do you find video on the Internet? Do you go to YouTube and punch in keywords and hope for the best? Check out this new Wall Street Journal article about Beyond YouTube: New Ways to Find Video on the Web



Adobe Photoshop Elements 7 and Adobe Premiere Elements 7 for Windows are now available .

Available as a stand-alone product or as a single retail bundle package, the integration between the two desktop products allows for instant access to the best photo and video options to create cinematic slide shows, dramatic freeze-frame effects, and unique themed creations. Read the Article


How to pull focus like a pro

- an excerpt from Paul Martingell’s "Better Location Shooting", How to Keep a Moving Subject in Focus - Real World Tips and Tricks.

If you are a shooter, you got to read this book


First Look at Adobe Premiere Elements 7 - What's New - One the best, most powerful video editing tools

for video enthusiasts and prosumers


Sony Vegas Movie Studio 9 continues to focus on easy video editing and DVD creation for prosumers and hobbyists. The new higher-end Platinum Edition adds expanded HD video support (HDV, AVCHD), and burning to menuless Blu-ray Disc. And the Pro Pack bundle includes Sound Forge Audio Studio 9 plus additional libraries of sounds and effects.

The Movie Studio 9 product bundles DVD Architect Studio 4.5 for DVD authoring and adds Cinescore Studio for automated music soundtrack creation. Read the Review


How to Buy a Camcorder - It is a lot harder than ever before

There are a plethora of differing technologies to pick from as well as a bewildering assortment of features and capabilities that need to be examined. It is not easy. Here is a guide to what you need to know in order to buy the right kind of camcorder for you, your business and your family


How to Make Money With Your Internet Video - the guide to converting your video skills and creativity into cash


Industry NEWS and Press Releases

Internet Video & Broadcast Industry Events

Great Deals on Camcorders, Cameras, Audio Gear, Computers and Other Electronics

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You want to see some great HD video delivered over the Internet? Check out the ELEVATE Film Festival, the fastest growing single day film event in the World. They are using Vusion’s HD Video Streaming service. Not only do these high definition videos look great full screen (assuming you have a speedy enough Internet connection and up to date computer) but the videos themselves are great, funny and extremely well made. Check them out at the Elevate Experience.


Do you want to be an Internet Star? Leading Digital Agents - TelevisionWeek looked at the leading Hollywood talent shops to find the new generation of digital dealmakers. The five players atop this first survey of top digital agents focus on talent rather than brand packaging, having inked deals for either Web-bred stars or stars from the television world who are making a mark on the Internet video scene.


This is the synthesis of TV and the net. CBS Interactive is launching what they call Social Viewing Rooms that will allow TV fans to watch the most popular CBS Network TV shows online at the same time as their friends, and interact as if they were all sitting together in the same room. This is really cool and may actually work. CBS will first launch Social Viewing Rooms for Primetime, Daytime, and CBS Classics. While in a Social Viewing Room fans can chat, make comments, and throw or animate customized virtual objects on the screen. Viewers will see a list of everyone else in the room, and can chat with any or all of them directly during the show, thus increasing viral aspects through chat and interaction. Read the Press Release



FIRST LOOK Adobe Soundbooth Beta for the new Adobe CS4 - Soundbooth is the easy to use audio editing component of the Adobe's Creative Suite collection of design and development tools for print, video, and web. More


Josh Covitt’s ‘Talk to Kids PSA’ Cracks up Crackle and Sony Pictures Television Execs

Josh Covitt’s short sketch comedy film, “Talk to Kids PSA”, was inspired by a real public service announcement he saw while watching the World Series, which encouraged abstinence-only sex education teachings. He decided to spoof the advertisement, creating his award-winning film. More


Adobe announced the Creative Suite 4 product family, a milestone release of industry-leading design and development software for virtually every creative workflow. The release includes Adobe Creative Suite 4 Design editions, Creative Suite 4 Web editions, Creative Suite 4 Production Premium, Adobe Master Collection, as well as 13 point products, 14 integrated technologies and seven services more


15 Online Video Movers and Shakers

The editorial staff at FierceOnlineVideo is pleased to announce the Fierce 15 "Online Video Movers and Shakers." Read more >>


Dell Studio Hybrid Video Spotlight - from HotHardware.com - Check out the review

With a low-power Intel Core 2 Duo processor under its hood, the Dell
Studio Hybrid is capable in many mainstream user applications and could make for a decent Home Theater PC.

http://hothardware.com/articles/Dell-Studio-Hybrid-Desktop-A-HotHardware-Video-Spotlight/


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