[IMC-Video] [Fwd: <nettime> A youtube for the activist world]

Thu Jun 14 00:36:04 UTC 2007

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this dicussion is crucial...in terms of reach out


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On 6/13/07, lotu5 <lotu5 at resist.ca> wrote:
>
> I think that having an in browser player is probably the most important
> component. Isn't there an "indytube?" Is anyone using it?
>
>
> mark burdett wrote:
> > hi, i'm curious what are the key feature requirements of "decent video
> support".
> >
> > we have lots of folks posting video to our local site..
> > although ideally that number would be growing.
> > there are a lot of folks out there who dont know about it,
> > so we try to do some outreach when we find good videos on youtube.
> >
> > --mark B.
> >
> > On Wed, 13 Jun 2007 09:44:31 -0700, lotu5 wrote:
> >> Wow, this really shows how far behind indymedia has fallen in terms of
> >> relevance because of not having decent video support... I was at a
> rally
> >> yesterday at UCSD which was organized largely using facebook and where
> >> the ~100 participants were begging the people taking video to post it
> on
> >> youtube right after the rally...
> >>
> >>
> >> -------- Original Message --------
> >> Subject: <nettime> A youtube for the activist world
> >> Date: Wed, 13 Jun 2007 13:24:41 +0530
> >> From: fred at bytesforall.org
> >> Reply-To: fred at bytesforall.org
> >> To: nettime-l at bbs.thing.net
> >>
> >>
> >> A YOUTUBE FOR THE ACTIVIST WORLD... ONLY MORE FAIR
> >>
> >>  By Frederick Noronha
> >>
> >>  Across the internet, a growing number of websites and tools are
> >> offering people a wide range of 'free beer' -- type of products. But,
> >> as far as cultural activists go, there is still a shortage of free
> >> speech tools.
> >>
> >>  This is where Engagemedia.org steps in.
> >>
> >> This Australia-based collective has produced software to enable an
> >> activist network in SE Asia and the Pacific to take online a wide
> >> range of social jusice and environmental video. What's more, it wants
> >> to do so on a socially just model.
> >>
> >>  Other commercial services -- like YouTube.com -- also allow you to
> >> place your video online. But there's a big difference between the
> >> two, as Anna Helme, co-founder and project manager of EngageMedia.org
> >> points out.
> >>
> >>  YouTube.com's advertising revenue goes only to its shareholders --
> >> not the film-makers that created all the value for it. It only allows
> >> streaming of its video collection, and not re-distribution both on and
> >> offline. YouTube's license allows it to use your video pretty much for
> >> whatever purpose it wants to in perpetuity. It is based on a 'closed
> >> source' or proprietary software platform. And, it recently made a huge
> >> killing from everyone's creative work when it was sold for US$1.65
> >> billion.
> >>
> >>  In contrast EngageMedia.org allows videos on its site to be
> >> downloaded for redistribution. It will soon offer a donations model
> >> to channel funds back to the producer. Licenses of work on its site
> >> are based on the Creative Commons system, and the choice is left up to
> >> the producer. It is based on a Free Software platform, and there's no
> >> question of this community-based site being sold.
> >>
> >>  EngageMedia.org also has a very clear-cut editorial policy. Says
> >> Anna: "We will accept work that is well researched, well produced and
> >> edited; focuses on SE Asia and Pacific; aids in development of social
> >> movements; is innovative, engaging or entertaining; and constructive,
> >> critical or highlights key issues."
> >>
> >>  "We won't accept work which promotes sexism, racism or homophobia
> >> or discriminates against dis-empowered members of the community; is
> >> advertising or advertorial," she adds.
> >>
> >>  EngageMedia.org is also very clear about how its editorial control
> >> works. It is growing from a small core collective, and wants to hand
> >> over its editorial control back to the community once the community
> >> has matured. It uses an established editorial policy as a foundation
> >> for community decision-making.
> >>
> >>  Incidentally, it use features of the Free Software-based Plone CMS
> >> (content management system). It describes its "publishing workflow" as
> >> based on a submit-review-publish cycle. Community members can play the
> >> role either of member, reviewer or manager.
> >>
> >>  This network has a lot of hints for campaigners and activists wanting
> >> to place their content online, or promote it through myriad ways.
> >>
> >>  It points out to possibilities for online video distribution. For
> >> this, says EngageMedia.org, one has to be aware of one's audience and
> >> thus the appropriate distribution channels to use. Likewise, one also
> >> needs to know how to compress and upload video. Using these tools,
> >> once can promote and syndicate one's work.
> >>
> >>  First of all, one needs to determine a digital distribution strategy.
> >> Will it be based on screenings, TV, DVD, VCD or online distribution?
> >> For this, one needs to determine the audience and how to reach them.
> >> What are their viewing habits? Where do they go on the internet?
> >>
> >>  Video-compression is a crucial issue. What is the best format
> >> and codecs to be used? (A codec is a software module capable
> >> of performing encoding and decoding on a digital data stream
> >> or signal. The word codec may be a combination of any of the
> >> following: 'Compressor-Decompressor', 'Coder-Decoder', or
> >> 'Compression/Decompression algorithm')
> >>
> >>  Where does one find the appropriate encoder? How does one export
> >> a movie from the editing application, in digital video? There are
> >> other aspects one needs to also take care of such as preparing your
> >> metadata.
> >>
> >>  Video-compression is an important issue. To get it right, one needs
> >> to determine the best formats and codecs to use. You need to find an
> >> appropriate encoder. Then, one needs to export movie from editing
> >> application in DV format. Compressing the video is next, followed
> >> by preparing the metadata, and finally uploading the video and the
> >> metadata to your website of choice.
> >>
> >>  Anna points to a number of ways of how to syndicate and promote
> >> online any alternate video. These means range from email to blogs,
> >> RSS info feeds, RSS vodcast, peer2peer networks (including torrent
> >> trackers) and even via mobile phones.
> >>
> >>  Offline ways of promotion include distribution using TV, cinema
> >> and local screenings. Then, there's the possibility of faxed-out
> >> media-releases. Interviews (to radio, print and TV are other
> >> possibilities). Promotional material needs to be created too, and
> >> shouldn't be overlooked.
> >>
> >>  Why compress video files before putting it out? Compression allows
> >> you to make your video smaller for easier and faster transport on the
> >> web, or so it will fit on a disc. Roughly, in DV format, only four
> >> minutes of video will fit in one gigabyte of space. This is too big
> >> to transfer over the internet, or even put on disc. So you need to
> >> compress your video.
> >>
> >>  There are varied tools with which one can compress a video.
> >>
> >>  First, one needs to export the file from your non-linear editing
> >> program such as Premiere, Vegas Video, iMovie OR Final Cut.
> >>
> >>  In terms of video compression tools, there are currently a number of
> >> softwares available. From the world of proprietorial software these
> >> include Cleaner, Canopus ProCoder, Quicktime Pro, Flash etc.
> >>
> >>  In the case of Free/Libre and Open Source Software (or shareware),
> >> there's Virtual Dub and Media Coder FOR PC, ffmpegX for Mac,
> >> Gtranscode for GNU/Linux and mencoder also for GNU/Linux.
> >>
> >>  Video compression terminology needs some understanding. It has
> >> various standards -- MPEG1, MPEG2, H.264 (which are mostly rules set
> >> by Motion Pictures Experts Group).
> >>
> >>  Compression formats or containers have file-endings like .avi, .mpg,
> >> .mov, or .ogg. These are the wrapper for the audio/video information.
> >>
> >>  CodecS -- the algorithm for compressing and decompressing -- include
> >> the video codecs Theora, XviD AND Sorenson 3 and the audio codecs AAC
> >> or lame MP3.
> >>
> >>  There are a number of software players for video files. One which is
> >> attracting the most attention nowadays is VLC. This is free software
> >> and open source-based and also cross-platform so will work on Mac,
> >> PC and GNU/Linux But there are also others like Democracy, Mplayer,
> >> Quicktime, Flash, Windows Media or Real Media.
> >>
> >>  Browser plugins that enable you to watch video in Firefox or Internet
> >> Explorer include VLC, Cortado java applet, Quicktime, Flash, Windows
> >> Media and Real Media.
> >>
> >>  Your video settings depend on the screening quality required. You
> >> could opt for the .avi format and the XviD codec TO enable your
> >> audience to download a decent copy to screen on a TV or in a cinema.
> >> For web-streaming, the .mov (QT progressive) format is suitable
> >> together with the Sorensen 3 codec.
> >>
> >>  For video screening quality, you need a data rate of approximiately
> >> 1200 kbits/sec, and the resolution should be either PAL or NTSC,
> >> whichever was the original format. Web streaming comes out good enough
> >> if you have a data rate of 128-300 kbits/sec, with a resolution of
> >> 320x240.
> >>
> >>  For audio settings (screening quality), use a data rate of 128
> >> kbits/sec, with the codec of Lame .mp3. Web streaming suffices with
> >> around 64 kbits/sec and a codec of Lame .mp3.
> >>
> >>  How does one test whether a file would work?
> >>
> >>  Says Anna: "Test your compression settings by outputting a 30
> >> second clip of your movie first. Try different settings until you
> >> get the result you want. Try videohelp.com for more info or the
> >> Guide to Digital Video Distribution and tutorials available on
> >> www.engagemedia.org"
> >>
> >>  There is a new documentation project being set up to aid video
> >> makers in the use of FLOSS video tools by the Transmission Network, a
> >> collaboration between www.ourvideo.org and www.flossmanuals.org. Check
> >> these sites for details.
> >>
> >> --
> >> FN: Frederick Noronha
> >> Phone 0091-832-2409490
> >> http://wikiwikiweb.de/MyContacts
> >>
> >>
> >>
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> >>
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