Just curious ­ any reason not to just upload the video to Youtube? (I¹m not
saying this needs to be the only distribution method, but it¹s easy for both
the producer and viewers of the content, and it¹s basically free).

-- jaf


On 2/25/07 1:36 PM, "Darci Hanning" <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> Another hosting option to consider is the Internet Archive
> (http://www.archive.org/create/) -- the Plone Conference last fall had two of
> the four tracks professionally taped and then volunteers encoded and uploaded
> them all to the archive. It was great even for conference attendees because
> there was just too much good stuff going on ;-)
> 
> Cheers!
> Darci (geeklibrarian)
>   _____ 
> 
> From: LaJeunesse, Brad [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Sent: Sun, 25 Feb 2007 13:05:44 -0800
> Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] Videos of presentations?
> 
> Personally, I think it's a great idea. I agree on not wishing to
>   pressure speakers and it being completely opt-in. As for storage, I
>   would be happy to host the videos on a GPLS web server, if needed.
>  
>   Also, for the record, I am planning on attending the conference for as
>   long as circumstances allow (no baby yet!). :)
>  
>   --Brad
>  
>   Dan Scott wrote:
>>   > Based on an appeal from Rob on IRC, who won't be able to attend
>> code4libcon, I've got about 12 hours worth of MiniDV tapes and will bring my
>> camcorder along.
>>   >
>>   > It would help, though, to know if the scheduled presenters are okay with
>> appearing on video. I don't want to pressure anyone into being videotaped if
>> they're not comfortable with it, so I only plan on taping a session if the
>> presenter opts in ahead of time. I haven't figured out anything along the
>> lines of subsequent storage and distribution of this content post-conference,
>> either... it's just a last-minute idea that might make sense for those who
>> were unable to attend this year (Brad, Peter, and undoubtedly many others).
>> For the presenters, it might be useful for CV / whuffie credits, too.
>>   >
>>   > Any thoughts? Is this a horrible idea?
>>   >
>>   > Dan Scott
>>   > --
>>   >
>>   > Systems Librarian,
>>   > Bibliothèque J.N. Desmarais Library
>>   > Laurentian University / Université Laurentienne
>>   >
>>   > Phone: 705-675-1151 x3315
>>   >
>    
> 


-- jaf

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