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Gretchen's Desktop Video Blog August 2007 Archive

By Gretchen Siegchrist, About.com Guide to Desktop Video

Smart Shopping

Thursday August 30, 2007
Back to school time is also new computer time for a lot of folks. If you're looking for a new PC or Mac that will support your video editing habit, check ... Read More

A New Place for News

Wednesday August 29, 2007
The internet has definitely changed the way people get their news. For one thing, the short video clip has replaced the half-hour newscast for many of us. The ... Read More

JibJab Videos, Starring You!

Tuesday August 28, 2007
JibJab became famous during the 2004 presidential election with a spoof animated video starring George Bush and John Kerry singing "This Land is Your Land." The video was forwarded ... Read More

A New Look For YouTube

Thursday August 23, 2007
The ads are here. As has long been expected, Google is placing advertising within YouTube videos. At least, though, the ads are pretty unobtrusive; they're a little strip ... Read More

Educational Videos Online

Tuesday August 21, 2007
School is almost in session once again! Teachers know of the wide variety of educational resources available online, and they should also keep in mind the multitude of educational videos that ... Read More

Glossary Term: Video Compression

Wednesday August 15, 2007
If you're working with digital video, you've surely hear the term "video compression" thrown around. But what does it mean exactly and how does it work? Our desktop ... Read More

Planes, Trains and Camcorders

Monday August 13, 2007
How should you prepare to take your camcorder on a long trip in the car or on a plane? Good question. We've got some answers!

Online Video Goes Green

Thursday August 9, 2007
For the latest environmental news and information, check out Green Energy TV. The website features all kinds of videos about wind and solar power, green building, hybrid cars and ... Read More

Packing Your Camcorder

Tuesday August 7, 2007
Summer is drawing to an end, but there's still time for a final hurrah. If your family is planning to take one last vacation before school starts, don't forget ... Read More

Videos for Your Musical Tastes

Friday August 3, 2007
The Blastro network offers multiple music video websites that work like individual radio stations with different types of programming. These individual sites make it easy to explore music that ... Read More

Iron Editing

Thursday August 2, 2007
NPR's Morning Edition featured a great story today about "Iron Editing" competitions. It's called Iron Editing because of it's similarity to the television show Iron Chef. Video ... Read More

Welcome to August

Wednesday August 1, 2007
In my family, we have a little monthly tradition that involves pinching and punching everyone near and dear to you, while shouting "pinch, punch, first of the month!" It's ... Read More
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