I’m very excited to organize another panel at Streaming Media West. This year its focus is on “Making Effective Online Video for Education.” This topic is near to my heart because I think the issues of quality and effectiveness too often get lost in the rush to get video onto the ‘net. It’s not snobbish […]
Entries from October 2007
Streaming Media West: Making Effective Online Video for Education
October 14th, 2007 · No Comments
Tags: Conference · Education · StreamingMedia
Amen! Film Flap asks: “Where, Oh Where, Has the Mic Input Gone?”
October 10th, 2007 · Comments Off
If you want to do anything remotely related to serious video work, it is arguably the most important jack to have on a camcorder: the mic input. Why? Because unless you’re shooting in a phone booth, or super-extreme-close-up, your camera is farther away from your subject than you want your mic to be. If you […]
Tags: Video · diy · geek stuff
Sanyo Taking Another Shot at Handheld Hi-Def Cams. Is It a Case of Utility More Than Quality?
October 2nd, 2007 · Comments Off
I continue to be intrigued by these little “Hi-Def” camcorders (scare quotes intentional) by Sanyo, even if not enough to acquire one. I haven’t been able to get my hands on one because I don’t know anyone who has one and no local stores carry them.
When they first came out last year reviewers gave them […]