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Gretchen's Desktop Video Blog April 2007 Archive

By Gretchen Siegchrist, About.com Guide to Desktop Video

It's Time to Buy a Video Camera

Wednesday April 25, 2007
Summer is just around the corner, and that's the perfect time for getting out and shooting video. Whether you want to record graduation ceremonies, bring a camcorder to weddings ... Read More

Al Jazeera on YouTube

Sunday April 22, 2007
Al Jazeera launched an English version last year, but it was not well received in the United States. Cable networks and satellite providers were reluctant to pick up the ... Read More

Watch TV, on Your Computer

Saturday April 21, 2007
There are many places to watch free video clips online, and many other place, like iTunes or Amazon, to purchase and download videos online. Well, did you know that ... Read More

Can't Top It

Friday April 20, 2007
Heinz has 57 varieties, and the winner of the Heinz Top This video contest get $57,000! All you have to do is create a commercial extolling the wonders of ... Read More

iPlayaz Video Contest

Thursday April 19, 2007
You may be familiar with iPlayaz, the little robots that plug into your iPod or MP3 player, and then dance to whatever music is playing. They're like the dancing ... Read More

Starbucks, Earthwatch & You

Thursday April 19, 2007
Starbucks and the Earthwatch Institute have teamed up on a contest asking participants to illustrate the quote "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, devoted citizens can change the ... Read More

Step Into the Confessional

Monday April 16, 2007
Sponsored by MetaCafe and American Apparel, the Cafe Confidential Video Contest is simple and entertaining. This is a contest that values great storytelling over complex production. Any topic could be ... Read More

Clean Up With Mr. Clean

Saturday April 14, 2007
$10,000 is at stake in the Mr. Clean Magic Eraser Video Contest. Just make a 60-second (or less) video extolling the virtues or the Magic Eraser, and if the ... Read More

Wining, Dining, and Videotaping

Friday April 13, 2007
Wine Spectator magazine is getting involved in the online video contest game. Their web site already features professionally produced videos featuring subjects such as wine tastings and vineyard tours. ... Read More

One Company, Two Video Sites

Tuesday April 10, 2007
Google's high-price purchase of YouTube last year wasn't the search giant's first foray into the world of video sharing. Google Video was well established before YouTube became a part ... Read More

What's New at NAB?

Monday April 9, 2007
NAB, or the National Association of Broadcasters, holds an annual trade show every year, and it is the place to be for learning about the newest developments in video and ... Read More

More Than Meets the Eye

Wednesday April 4, 2007
Love the Transformers? Can't wait for the movie to come out this summer? If you really can't wait, get out your camcorder and create your movie showcasing your love for the ... Read More

Got an Issue? Grab a Camera

Wednesday April 4, 2007
Jumpcut is sponsoring the 2007 Film Your Issue video contest. This is a contest for the young (16-25), which challenges videographers to create a 30-60 second video about a pressing ... Read More

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