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Gretchen's Desktop Video Blog March 2009 Archive

By Gretchen Siegchrist, About.com Guide to Desktop Video

HD Editing Software

Tuesday March 31, 2009
High-definition video used to be the realm of professionals who could afford the expensive cameras necessary to record HD. Now, though, HD camcorders are less expensive and accessible to ... Read More

An App I Need!

Tuesday March 31, 2009
I love my iPhone, but I hate that it won't let me record video. That's why I can't wait for the UStream iPhone app, which will allow users to ... Read More

Disney on the Tube

Tuesday March 31, 2009
Disney has announced that it will be hosting some short videos on YouTube, with the revenue split between the two companies. No word on whether long-form Disney and ABC ... Read More

Videos of the Week

Tuesday March 31, 2009
If you’re looking for the ultimate April Fool’s prank, check out HowCast. The site features videos that will show you, step-by-step, how to execute the most outrageous pranks. ... Read More

Camcorder Formats

Friday March 27, 2009
The glossary term for this week is camcorder. A camcorder is the physical camera that captures video content that can later be edited and distributed. Camcorders record different video formats, ... Read More

China Blocks YouTube

Wednesday March 25, 2009
Chinese citizens are being denied their daily dose of web video. According to this New York Times article, Chinese authorities have blocked access to the popular video sharing site. ... Read More

The Streamys Are Here

Tuesday March 24, 2009
I love the funny names that awards shows give themselves, and The Streamys is one of my favorite. Dedicated to honoring the best in streaming media, The Streamys have ... Read More

Open Film Pays

Tuesday March 24, 2009
If you're serious about developing a profitable career as a filmmaker, check out Open Film. They have one of the best revenue sharing models of any video sharing site, ... Read More

Planting Time

Tuesday March 24, 2009
It’s officially spring and time to think about getting out into your garden again. About.com has a wide selection of videos for gardeners. Some of my favorites are ... Read More

Video Vocab: Boom Operator

Friday March 20, 2009
The boom operator is responsible for microphone placement and movement during video production. The boom operator uses a boom pole - a long, special piece of equipment that allows precise ... Read More

Cisco Buys Flip

Thursday March 19, 2009
I love the Flip video camera, and apparently Cisco does too. They just acquired Pure Digital Technologies, Flip's parent company, for about $590 million in stock options.

A YouTube Channel to Watch

Wednesday March 18, 2009
I was impressed to see how the British supermarket chain ASDA is using YouTube to interact with customers and promote their brand. The ASDA video channel, Saving You Money ... Read More

Online Video for Job Seekers

Wednesday March 18, 2009
In this economy, job seekers are doing whatever they can to impress potential employers. Video resumes are becoming a popular way to showcase your talents, experience and personality. ... Read More

Video for Good

Wednesday March 18, 2009
Web video is a powerful tool for nonprofits. I often work with organizations to create promotional and fundraising videos,and nonprofits around the world use web video to communicate their ... Read More

Where's the Money in Digital Distribution?

Tuesday March 17, 2009
CNET offers a writeup of a panel at SXSW focused on digital distribution of videos. Everyone agrees that online video is the future, but no one's sure how it ... Read More

Web Video the Yahoo! Way

Tuesday March 17, 2009
Yahoo! is one of many company's working hard to profit from online video. A recent New York Times' article details the path Yahoo! has taken with its original online ... Read More

Optimizing Your Videos for Search

Monday March 16, 2009
Web videos are a great way to attract internet users and bring traffic to your site. If you're serious about getting the most out of your videos, you'll want ... Read More

St. Patrick's Day Videos

Monday March 16, 2009
The History Channel website is great because you can learn about history while being entertained. If you’re curious about the history of St. Patrick’s Day, check out the History ... Read More

Bit by Bit

Friday March 13, 2009
Bit rate is vital information if you’re compressing a video for the web, but what does it really mean? Measured in bits per second, or bps, bit rate is ... Read More

Innovations in Web Video Ads

Thursday March 12, 2009
How do you monetize online video? It's a huge question, and the company with the best answer stands to become very, very rich. We've already seen pre-roll ads, which come ... Read More

SAT Prep Classes

Thursday March 12, 2009
Long ago, when I was getting started in the video business, I supplemented my income by teaching SAT prep classes. So you can be sure that I’m entering the Brainy ... Read More

Better by the Batch

Wednesday March 4, 2009
When you’re buying video editing software, check to see if it offers a batch capture feature. This gives your program the ability to automatically capture selected clips from your ... Read More

Knowing When to Quit

Monday March 2, 2009
It’s probably time for a new job when… That’s the question Career Builder wants you to answer for their online video contest. Submit a video about your most outrageous ... Read More
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