Monday December 7, 2009
If you have a Flip video camera, you probably already know that you can watch your videos on TV, as long as you have the proper cable. With the new FlipShare TV device, though, you can watch your videos and do much, much more. FlipShare TV is a set-top device introduced last week that lets Flip video users watch stored videos and share them with other FlipShare users via a private channel.
FlipShare TV is the latest item on my list of video gift ideas. The You "Tube" socks are still my favorite, though.
Wednesday December 2, 2009
Knocking Live Video is a new app that lets you stream live video from your iPhone. It's unique, because this is the first live streaming app available for the iPhone, and because Knocking Live Video relies on a private API, which is generally not allowed for iPhone apps. But as this Ars Technica article explains, Steve Jobs himself issued approval for the app after an impassioned plea from the developer.
Knocking Live Video is free, but don't expect to download it and begin live broadcasting to your legion fans. The video streams directly from one iPhone to another, not to a public feed. And because Knocking Live Video uses the iPhone's camera feature, the app works even on 3G models that don't have video installed. I just downloaded it, and I can't wait to test it out!
Tuesday December 1, 2009
Yes, it seems simple, and it should be. But sometimes the process of uploading a video can stymie even an online video veteran. Like me, for example: For a week I've been trying to upload a large video file to YouTube. First I used the wrong video compression settings. Then my internet connection cut out mid-upload. It's been frustrating, to say the least, especially when I watch the upload progress for a couple hours before getting a failure message.
In a situation like this, it helps to go back to the basics and review the steps for uploading a video: Choose a hosting site, use the right compression settings and make sure you've got a high-speed internet connection. All that and more is covered in this guide, How to Upload a Video.
Monday November 30, 2009
The Iraqi government is now one of the many businesses and organizations with its own YouTube channel. Designed to appeal to viewers within Iraq and abroad, the Iraqi government YouTube channel features speeches and behind-the-scenes footage.
