How to Make Your Sister Go Blind (Without Hurting Her)
An oldie but a goody from Marquisdejolie. There are some videos you never forget…
YouTube Hack: Watching Blocked Videos
Jischinger has identified one way of watching blocked YouTube videos (assuming they block only the standard URL). This may not work for everyone, and your last resort is a free “virtual tunnel.” I have used vtunnel before but it requires a major virus wipe after a few sessions. It’s not a safe way to surf….
I’m Packing It In. I’ve Been Outclassed.
Well after two years of trying to evangelize amateur video, it would appear that Fred and Sharon have done more in this two-minute video titled “Who Needs a Movie.” They inspire, generate ideas, and provide passion that I’ve lacked. As film maker Dawn Westlake said, “OMG! I’m packin’ it in. How can anyone who’s legit…
The Internet Never Forgets: Cap’n Crunch Is NOT the Devil
In further proof that I’ll not likely pass my next new-hire screening, here are two of many prank letters I wrote 17 years ago. The Internet never forgets, and Pat Kutack never forgets to renew his URL dedicated to his now defunct Georgetown University comedy troupe called “Rebels Without Applause.” Mind you, I never had…
Experimenting With Large Uploads on YouTube: Bubble Gum Tree Show
Here’s today’s Bubble Gum Treee Show (featuring Charles Trippy) as it appears after I uploaded an 800 MB exported version from iMovie using all of the fancy specifications he recommends. And here’s another version that was about 20 MB. Sorry I just can’t seem to see a radical difference. Can you? Now let’s try adding…
YouTube Goes High Definition: The “Secret” Hack Know As &fmt=18
The thing that put YouTube on the map was easy file sharing — quick uploads and fast Flash-based streaming. Lately YouTube is experimenting with high definition, which is a slight improvement from the typical squished Flash format. Here are the key things you need to know: It’s in testing, and it’s not perfect. The audio…
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Maybe Online Video Isn’t Just Staging Area for Wanna-Be Media Stars?
I found this quote interesting, as Liz Stowasky of the “Point Click and Go” show on Fox.com interviewed Michael Buckley (see video) from the WhatTheBuckShow. Stowasky asked Buckley about his plans for the future: “It’s so funny because whenever I do interviews they always seem disappointed when I kinda say I’m happy where I’m at….
First Online Video Dates Back to 2600 B.C.
Alas, online viewers may have a short attention span, but the rapid-fire entertainment has its roots more than 4000 years ago. Here’s the oldest recorded animation, and it’s made by sequencing five images on a goblet that may date back to 2600 B.C. This according to the archeology blog on About.com (warning- pop-ups will chase…
Seven Awesome Kids Launches
Here’s a new YouTube channel called , where the Nalts kids join 6 other families for a rotating blog (in the tradition of FiveAwesomeGirls and FiveAwesomeGuys (fiveawesomekids was taken, and we had more families that wanted to participate). This is the debut video, which features: http://www.youtube.com/Nalts http://www.youtube.com/MuggleSam http://www.youtube.com/AmazingHolly http://www.youtube.com/Berzerkeley http://www.youtube.com/Russosa http://www.youtube.com/Maryann712 http://www.youtube.com/user/kayceprincess
They Caught the Emu That is the Top Comedy Video on YouTube
So he was indeed an emu. And . He hasn’t exactly been a viral sensation, but the emu I caught on tape is back with its owner. And he’s currently the 6th top-rated comedy of the day on YouTube. Which is probably more publicity than he would have gotten had stayed home. To see video,…