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The ultimate collection of video podcasts
After weeks of delay, it's finally done: the ultimate collection of video podcasts, compatible with your PSP... and accessible from your PSP! I've taken all the podcasts that were already featured on the site, took your suggestions, and even found some more. Then, to sweeten the deal, I put it on my personal PSP-compatible page. To access it on your PSP, simply type anyo.org into your PSP browser. It'll take you where you need to go. For all the RSS feeds that I found, go past the cut.[Thanks to everyone who contribued!]
2.80 Blowout: Video podcasts [Update 2]
So, you know that "video podcasts" are the big new thing about this new firmware. But what are they? How do they worK? Sony has provided a pretty clear website that you can browse on your PSP. It even includes a sample RSS feed from which you can download music and videos from. Try using the website to get a good feel for it. Visit the following URL:http://www.playstation.com/manual/psp/rss/en/index.htmlThen, if you'd like to add more video podcasts, visit the ultimate collection of video podcasts story.
Free cartoons for your iPod
We mentioned this cartoon podcast ages ago, but it went away. Frederator Studios (makers of fine cartoons like "Fairly Oddparents") has a relaunched blog, and a podcast. But the fun part are the free cartoons they're providing. And this time there's more than one available! These are out-of-copyright toons with Betty Boop, Porky Pig, and Mighty Mouse, not to mention a few fairy tale characters... I have a few friends who have been too busy to rip content for their new iPods, and they are too cheap to buy anything (ahem), so maybe this will finally drop some much-needed video content on their new doorstops. Don't forget, you can also grab free videos from the Internet Archive.
First paid movie subscription podcast
Back in November, we interviewed Canadian filmmaker Kray Mitchell of emotion entertainment upon the release of CrookZ, the first short film to be released as a vodcast in iTunes. Kray's intention was to make his film available to a great number of people with minimal fuss, but Skinny Bones Productions have something different in mind.Their feature-length film On the Cutting Room Floor is being made available as a serial. For $2US per month, subscribers will receive a 5-10 minute chunk of the film as a podcast. There will be a total of twelve episodes.I enjoy seeing people using iPods and podcasting and new and interesting ways. Good luck to the folks at Skinny Bones.
Find iPod videos with SearchForVideo
SearchForVideo is a new service that scours the internet for iPod-compatible videos. All sorts of genres are represented, from humor to current events. There's also a video podcast, of course [link]. Choose the type of content you're interested in and be directed to the proper link in iTunes. Of course, most of these clips are culled from the net using criteria that I'm unaware of, so you're going to get some odd stuff. I chose to subscribe to the "humor" podcast, and the video I received was...interesting, to be polite (not entirely safe for work). If you simply can't cram enough video onto your iPod, visit SearchForVideo.[Via Macworld UK]
Apple posts podcast tutorials
Now this is pretty cool: Apple has posted a series of eight video podcasts to the iTunes Music Store [link] that explain how to make a great podcast (both audio and video) with iLife '06. Topics include setting recording levels in GarageBand, making use of introductory music and sound effects, adding web links and images and editing video with iMovie HD.Check out these video tutorials, they contain some useful information.[Via Micro Persuasion]
Video Feature: Lego Mindstorms
Yesterday we set you off with some video of the ROKR E2 from a CES press event; today, we're giving you a look at the revamped version of Lego Mindstorms. Popular with hackers for its programability, the new mindstorms add some support for Bluetooth and USB 2.0. To read more check our post on it, but to see it, click below.FormatQT MPEG4, 2:36, 9.35 MB[Download Here]
Create an intro for Cinematical
Attention movie loving Motion mavens! Our sister blog, Cinematical, is looking for a 30 second (or less) intro for their Sundance vodcast and they want you to make it. You know the sort of thing they are looking for, much like what our fantastic reader C. Robin Osborn did for us.Here's the deal, you use your finely honed skills and exquisite taste to design the ultimate Cinematical intro and you will win the one prize that no one can take from you: fleeting fame. Additionally, your work will get exposure to thousands of film fanatics and if you are in the film industry this could be the break you're looking for.Head on over to Cinematical for all the details.
Pod Guide.TV's ten essentials for your iPod
Pod Guide.TV has a post listing ten essential vodcasts for your brand spankin' new iPod (with video). Sure, you were excited when you opened your iPod and there wasn't a slab of meat waiting for you in the box, but now what are you going to watch on it?The ten essentials that Pod Guide.TV lists are great but there is one vlog that should be on their list but it is notably absent. Tiki Bar TV is by far the funniest vodcast out there. Check it out, and tell Dr. Tiki that Scott from TUAW sent ya.
Vodcast from DV Guru
We missed out on the Digital Video Expo last week, but that doesn't mean you have to. Head over to DV Guru to check out the video-podcast, vodcast, whatever it's called these days! Randall and company bring you the low-down on the latest digital and high-def cameras like the HVX. If that's not enough for you, tune in for their high-level look at the After Effects software package.The 'cast is under sixteen-and-a-half minutes long; surely you can spare that much time away from your high-def set, no?
MacTV releases screen capture video tutorial
MacTV (no, not that Mac TV) is a videocast that features all sorts of interesting Mac videos. Previous editions have included the Hal 9000 ad (one of my favorites), the original iPod TV spot and a formerly press-only video of Steve introducing the white iBooks (including Reality Distortion Field). This week they offer their first tutorial in collaboration with ScreenCastsOnline. It's a very thorough look at several methods for creating screen captures and working with the results. I imagine that many seasoned Mac users are already aware of most of the presented information, but you may still find it interesting, as I did. All of the MacTV videos are presented in H.264, meaning QuickTime 7 is required. If you like what you see, you can subscribe to the videocast in iTunes 4.9.
