Comments on: Making Online Videos at Mesh

By: Eden Spodek

Eden Spodek — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 18:02:45 +0000

As one customer who had a problem with a flip (purchased by a friend visiting the U.S.) I hear you loud and clear. I should have my repaired or replaced one by next week and will let you know how it goes.

By: Jeff MacArthur

Jeff MacArthur — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 13:12:47 +0000

Hi Zoe,

Thanks for the shout out to our presentation and we’re very glad you found some tips you could use right away.

Keep up the good work!

Jeff MacArthur
President
MGImedia.ca

By: zoe siskos

zoe siskos — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 19:10:13 +0000

Thanks Eden!

I have been buying and testing out a ton of different cameras. Flip is on my list but hard to do b/c they don’t sell it in Canadian stores (makes it annoying to return if I don’t like it).

Also, if you check out Jim Kukral’s comment above; his name links to an online video kit for beginners. He is a huge Flip camera guru and the video kit has great information.

By: Eden Spodek

Eden Spodek — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 17:36:04 +0000

Zoe, I can’t believe this is your first video – it’s fabulous and really captured the essence of mesh. You’ve set the bar pretty high. I have a Flip video on the way and now have a tough act to follow.

Thanks for summarizing your workshop notes. I arrived late and although I know MCI had posted the presentation online, I like having notes from the perspective of someone in the audience too.

By: zoe siskos

zoe siskos — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 13:01:36 +0000

Guinevere – Thanks for the advice. I’ve been testing out a lot of different scenarios for sound so that I know what to expect. It’s amazing what the camera mic will pick up.

Great panel at Mesh, btw! Thanks for the visit.

By: Guinevere

Guinevere — Thu, 29 May 2008 22:54:28 +0000

A mic is especially important if you do choose natural light and shoot outdoors. Wind noise often drowns out noise from the camera mic and sometimes the lav that you clip on your subject. It’s suggested to do a test outside with the mike and play it back quickly to ensure you can hear your subject over the wind before you shoot the scene and realize you can’t hear anybody in it.

By: zoe siskos

zoe siskos — Tue, 27 May 2008 15:34:16 +0000

Jim – thanks for the warm words! I’m really looking to stretch out into the world of videos so the link will come in handy. I’ll probably bug you on twitter for some advice as well

Charlotte – I really enjoyed making (and shooting) it. A little side note for the song: I came across it in a cd that was given away free in an issue of Wired magazine all about Creative Commons. The entire cd is loaded with great music (even something from the Beastie Boys). You can check out the article and the tunes here

By: Charlotte

Charlotte — Tue, 27 May 2008 13:44:37 +0000

Awesome first video, Zoe!!

It presents a wonderful snapshot of Mesh. Love the Thievery Corporation song…
I’ll be checking out the link to the MCI workshop. Hmmm, I’m tempted to dive into this video world. Thanks for the inspiration, Zoe!

By: Jim Kukral

Jim Kukral — Tue, 27 May 2008 13:17:02 +0000

Love the video. Great first attempt. Way better than most. My first video online was really, really bad.

That panel looks good. I have free guide to making online videos available. Just click my name if you want more info.

Congrats on video!

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