Wow- in searching for a SATA-to-firewire external drive converter thingy, I stumbled into what’s going to be one of my favorite new blogs. Our debt level has pretty much maxed out, but my appetite for toys remains insatiable. Now I’ve found a great source for discount electronics, and clever “work arounds,” and it’s called The Cheapskate by Rick Broida (CNET).
Saddleback leather founder Dave Munson is using YouTube to teach counterfeiters how to knock off his bags. The video is instructional, persuasive, sarcastic and funny. By showing how counterfeiters do and can save money (using lower quality leather, cheap stitching, inferior metal buckles), Saddleback manages to fortify its own high price point. The clip also…
Another YouTube film…
Time to test out your “is it real or fake” instincts. Watch this video where a random Verizon caller is surprised when that Verizon Wireless “Can You Hear Me Now” guy shows up with an army of Verizon people personifying the Verizon network. Is it truly candid, or is our “victim” an actor? Shaky camera…
I’ve been finding a few of my videos getting great spikes on Yahoo Video and I have three theories: It’s the #2 online video site There isn’t as much competition for videos (Yahoo indexes a lot of videos, but hosts fewer consumer-generated videos than YouTube for instance) The editors are being kind occasionally It’s interesting but not…
So here’s a sneak preview of the third revision of “How to Get Popular on YouTube Without Any Talent.” Thanks to those of you who have sent edits, and I’m sure there are some residual holes. If you have the time/desire, please review and provide edits either in comments or on Microsoft Word’s edit thingy….
Ironic title because a video isn’t viral UNLESS it’s seen. But it got your attention, didn’t it? Here are some tips for ensuring your video is seen beyond 14 teenagers on YouTube. Just like search engines are in constant flux, so is online video. So this advice has a limited shelf life: Make it good….
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whoa Kevin, what a great find! The printer deals he finds are cheaper than replacing one HP B&W cartridge. Anyone want to buy a couple of DELL Gift Cards? mm
Nalts, BIG THANKS for this. I am a tight-Budgeted M-F these days. A gallery i have helped run is most likely closing in a couple months (starting my 8th year there). My income tax refund will go towards some of this. I am a newbie to video posting/equipment, i really appreciate your advice. Warmest regards to a sexy,funny,neat guy.