Archive for January, 2007
LiveDigital has unveiled their concept of personal Internet broadcasting with the release of its user generated channel and video programming platform, allowing any user to design, program, and brand their own Internet channel importing high-quality content. Each month, LiveDigital will have a Sweeps period, and split advertising revenues among the top 25 channels. The user-driven advertising and revenue sharing contest, which is set to launch on Feb. 1st, will give channel producers the chance to compete for $25,000 in cash.
Hey Ze Man.. Congrats on making it to the reeeeeally big show! 
We saw the news on Steve Garfields site last week and thought it was an early April fools trick. We’ve been loyal Sports Racers since even before the full-time March 2006 launch.. all the best in yer new digs. Don’t forget us little people sleeping under your bed who loved you long-time!
Last summer, Sharon Sheinwold, a partner at United Talent Agency, arrived at zefrank.com via scobleizer.com and spent the next three days “getting lost” in the site. Soon after, she and U.T.A. owner Nick Stevens flew out to New York to meet Ze Frank in person.
The power meeting went down at the East Village eatery Zum Schneider on Sept. 10. During the courtship, Mr. Frank was struck by Mr. Stevens’ energy as well as his language. “He was like, ‘We’ll do this, we’ll do that, we’ll pump that area.’ And I was like, ‘Wait, did you just say you’ll ‘pump that area’?” said Mr. Frank. “In a way, it was my best expectation of Hollywood. In and of itself, it was such a creative statement, I definitely felt like I could work with this guy.”
Full article Here.
Using its nearly ubiquitous AdSense network, Google is going to start delivering video ads from The Wall Street Journal, Life/Style Television and others to a small group of sites that choose to test the new program. Like their standard text ads, the video ones will be determined contextually. Of course, we can expect this relatively small-scale “experiment” to expand dramatically over the next year.
Via: Gizmodo
This year consumer video products got smaller, lighter, faster, sexier and even more affordable. While many are incredible tools, the editors of VideoMaker had to narrow the field for their “Best Products” award.
These proved to be the best video cams available in 2006:
Best Hard Drive Camcorder - JVC Everio GZ-MG505
For the shooter out there who is tired of recording media and is confident on data back-up practices the JVC Everio GZ-MG505 is a robust solution. While it’s not a high definition format, it’s ready to display the proper aspect ratio on HD displays. Throw in a mic input, accessory shoe, 30GB storage capability and an easy to control interface, and you’ve got one heck of a “forward-thinking” standard definition camcorder.
Best Prosumer Camcorder - Sony HDR-FX7
The HDR-FX7 marks a simple, powerful camcorder that can please the newcomer as well as the ambitions of a professional shooter with its manual controls. We love the 3 quarter-inch ClearVID CMOS sensors, HDMI interface, light-weight, yet remarkably well-balanced feel of this camcorder.
Breakthrough Camcorder of the Year - Panasonic AG-HVX200
The Panasonic AG-HVX200 made a lot of heads turn this year with its multitude of high definition formats and P2, solid-state recording media. Like its SD cousin, the AG-DVX100, it has found its way into many production houses, big and small. We are excited to see Panasonic challenging the design and workflow of digital video.
See the rest of the products on review Here.
By know many of our readers will know that Sony Electronics introduced their Internet Video Link product, during last weeks CES trade-show in Las Vegas, which will allow its new Bravia televisions to access streaming web video content. The small optional module links the television set directly to a user’s broadband connection so content can then be directly accessed on the TV without using a PC. Video Link TV users will be able to access programs - including high-definition videos - from providers such as AOL, Yahoo! and Grouper, as well as from Sony Pictures Entertainment and Sony BMG Music.
Hey Sony: Nice name.. shall we dance..?!?
The grand prize winners in the Avid 30-Second Spot contest have been announced and the winner in the Professional’s Choice category was In the Halls of Avid, One is Many by Aaron Osborne. This spot was shot in HD with the HVX200 and put together using Avid Xpress Pro and Adobe After Effects. The winner in the People’s Choice category was CaveMan by Bob Chambers. It was shot with the Sony WS790 and created with Avid Media Composer Adrenaline and Digidesign Pro Tools. See all the entries Here.
Via: DV Guru
Maxim Magazine have released this video of their photo shoot with Lucy Pinder. Besides showing off her awesome body in the video, Lucy gave some insight on her favorite feature. “My favorite part of my body would probably have to be my boobs because they keep me working”.
Via: Kineda.com
There is a lot of great music in the world. Much more than you hear on popular radio and television. Because of formats, timeslots, playlists and other old media concepts you are not getting what you should. There are bands out there that are going to change the future of music. And bands that already did. Very few of them are getting airplay these days.
With a team of dedicated, music loving directors, editors, programmers and promoters Fabchannel.com has built one of the biggest online concert archives in the world. From upcoming acts to big stars playing rock, hiphop, folk, avant-garde and everything in between. Over 400 full-length concerts, festivals, performances, and 50 free vodcasts via i-tunes, in their video on demand archive.
It’s easy to get caught up in all the latest and greatest technology. New camcorders with better image quality, faster computers, more advanced software, and the list goes on and on. With the seemingly unending advancement of video technology, you might start to feel pressure to keep up with all of these new toys. Chuck Peters reflects on what makes a pro a pro and challenges producers to shift the focus of their minds to think less like technicians and more like artists and to invest in their talent, not just their equipment. Need inspiration.. watch The Recital.
The Wisest Investment You Can Make is In Yourself.
Via: DVguru.
