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Re: Abkhazia National Anthem

2008-10-29T15:31:09Z

Video Cam Direct Upload

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Re: Brothers in Arms: Hell's Highway "Characters" Trailer

2008-10-28T21:29:37Z

Video Cam Direct Upload

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First Apartment

2008-10-22T14:27:53Z

A young sexy couple get close in their First Apartment. From the web series only on CrushedPlanet.com

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3 Things to Consider Before Using Web Audio

2008-12-01T22:46:57Z

There are three concerns, or questions, you need to consider before adding web audio to your media arsenal. The first question you need to ask is what's the purpose of my recording? Second, you need to decide the proper output format for your audio file. Properly formatting your file will allow the most users to listen. Also, whether you decide to use embedded audio or streaming audio will affect your server requirements. The last, and maybe most important, issue you will need to consider is your audience.

3 Things to Consider Before Using Web AudioBefore you create your audio recording, you will need to decide your recording's purpose. Too many recordings, or podcasts, are created without any planning or foresight. There are probably many topics that you are qualified to talk about. But that doesn't mean you should talk about all of them. Because podcasting is so widespread, your best option is to try to reach and underserved audience or introduce something new—or at least a new take on something old. Instead of trying to reach a massive audience, go for a small and focused group. Smaller audiences tend to be more loyal, especially if you're giving them something they want to hear.

Once you have your purpose, and topic, you'll need to pick an output option. Your choice of file format can greatly impact the quality of the audio. If you're speaking only, the MP3 format is the best. It's the most portable format and one most people are comfortable with. Whichever format you choose, you will need a good microphone and a decent sound editor to create your final product.

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Before you Record -- Getting the Right Web Audio Microphone

2008-12-01T22:46:57Z

When you create a web audio file, the microphone you use is critical to getting a professional quality recording. Using the right microphone can mean the difference between sounding like you're sitting next to the listener and sounding like you're sitting across a crowded room.

Before you Record -- Getting the Right Web Audio MicrophoneBuying the right microphone can seem like a mysterious process. There are thousands of options with varying prices, some well over the $1,000 mark. But, there's no need to get wrapped up in the brand names and brand name price tags. Getting the right microphone is more a function of you. Ask yourself, what you are trying to accomplish with your recordings?

The following tips will help you sift through and select the right microphone for you.

A good web audio recording will give the listener the impression that you are in the same room. The most popular microphone, the headset style, keeps the microphone close to your mouth like a telephone and will produce much more even voice tones. Headset type microphones also do an excellent job reproducing your voice in high fidelity.

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Choosing the Right Web Audio Format

2008-12-01T22:46:57Z

If you're looking to expand your web presence using audio, you need to select the right audio format for your needs. There's no shortage of formats which is why you need to take the time to choose wisely.

Choosing the Right Web Audio FormatYou may already be familiar with several of the formats listed, but others you may not. Read on to find out more.

RealAudio

This is by far the most common audio streaming format. It was the first streaming technology on the web and its popularity has grown due to its highly accessible features. This server side streaming technology is ideal for showing audio streams to large audiences. The technology allows the stream to match the listener's bandwidth, thus reducing compression while still offering a satisfactory viewing experience for the user. The one disadvantage to this server side technology is the delay between the user's request and the audio's arrival. Because of this, it's more suitable for longer streams.

Windows Media

As you would imagine, Microsoft's streaming solutions are also very popular and are not only limited to audio. They also allow video, animation, and other multimedia to be played back using Windows Media Player. This technology supports most media file types, works very well on Windows, and is easily playable on any machine using the Windows operating system.

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Musings on the Podcasting Phenomenon

2008-12-01T22:46:57Z

Most people think of podcasting as the various independent audio shows that can be downloaded from websites. Podcast topics cover every subject you can think of — from marketing to gardening.

Musings on the Podcasting PhenomenonListening to podcasts is often referred to as radio on demand, similar to on demand television. There are endless options of content and programming. Listeners can decide when to listen, and where to listen, by downloading podcasts to a portable player such as an iPod.

Podcasting is having far-reaching effects on how we get our web content and is being used in new, creative ways. Web audio no longer represents downloading and sharing music files with your friends — as made popular earlier this century. Everyone from politicians to web marketers are now using podcasts to reach their target audience. Families are using podcasts to stay connected with each other while traveling for business or vacation.

Amateurs create podcasts on the fly as local, national, and global events unfold. Listeners are getting first-hand information from people who are in the midst of major events — often before the information hits the traditional media.

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Web Audio for Your WordPress Blog -- the Easy Way

2008-12-01T22:46:57Z

f you want to add web audio to your WordPress blog, you have several options. WordPress has many plug-ins and widgets available to add audio functionality. Below is a brief description of several of the most popular WordPress web audio add-ons:

Web Audio for Your WordPress Blog -- the Easy WayAngsuman's Del.icio.us mp3 Player is a plugin that makes any MP3 links playable directly on the page (in a post or any other place on your blog). It also allows listeners to easily tag the link on del.icio.us for sharing.

Audio Player is a perfect plug-in for podcasters or others who want to add playable MP3 to their posts. This single-track MP3 player is highly configurable making it easy to customize for your blog.

Automatic WP Player 3.0 is a general music player for your blog. You can use MP3 or WAV file formats. Your listeners will be able to access podcasts from any post or page. Like most plugins, this requires the latest WordPress version to function properly.

DG PlayingNow Updater isn't an audio player. It's a neat little widget that puts a description directly into your blog of what you are playing in your media player at that time.

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Top Podcast Marketing Tips

2008-11-07T16:30:16Z

The continued development of Web 2.0 technology has produced new and exciting ways to market your products and services. The ability to broadcast audio and video online has emerged as a beneficial means to get the word out about your business. In particular, I address how podcasting can help you sell more products while helping you connect with your customers.

Essentially, podcast marketing is the art of publishing audio programs on the internet with the intention of raising product awareness, establishing a brand, and, of course, increasing sales.

There are many advantages to podcasts. Namely, most people have a computer or other MP3 compatible device. Since people are spending more time at the computer, rather that in front of the TV, it's easy to hit them right where they sit.

Thanks to cheap digital recording equipment and software, you can record, distribute, and test your podcasting activities that were too expensive and cumbersome only a few years ago.

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Why Publishing your First Podcast is Beneficial to your Busi

2008-11-07T18:26:38Z

Today's internet has ushered in an era in which producing and publishing your audio, in the form of a podcast, has never been easier. Only a few years ago, reaching a target audience with audio would have been expensive and time consuming.

What is a Podcast

A podcast is simply an audio file, usually in MP3 format, that users can listen to on their computer or with any MP3 player, not just and iPod. The word podcast was originally associated with Apple's iPod but is no longer specifically associated with the iPod player.

Now, thanks to cheap digital recording equipment and software, you can produce audio from your home at very little cost. And while anyone can publish audio files, a business can use audio to open up communication channels, provide customer support, and establish a niche expertise within an industry. Of course, it takes a certain amount of practice and skill to produce captivating podcasts. But, if you're willing to put in the effort, you'll find that producing videos is exciting and fun. If you have a computer with a microphone, built in counts, and basic audio editing software, you can make your first podcast.

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Unlock the Power of Web Audio Conferencing

2008-11-07T18:26:38Z

Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) has transformed the way both individuals and businesses interact online. These latest technologies have changed web audio conferences dramatically.

Originally, conferencing only allowed a strict number of people in different locations to connect at the same time using conventional telephones. While this was useful in certain situations, participants were limited to voice communication alone. And, with unlimited long distance yet to be marketed, long distance charges added up.

However, modern internet software has brought conferencing into a whole new level. If you and the people you wish to conference with all have reasonably up to date computers with microphones and speakers, you can set up a conference call absolutely free.

There are many applications that will allow you to engage in a web conference. However, the most popular VoIP software available is Skype. Download this from www. skype. com and register an account for free and you will be able to call other Skype users, no matter what their location, for no cost.

Skype has a conferencing feature that allows up to nine users participate at any one time. In fact, people can join the conference using traditional telephones as well, and if your internet connection is fast, enough you can video conference.

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Using Web Videos to Promote Your Business

2008-10-28T14:34:04Z

Web videos offer internet marketers an excellent opportunity to reach out to their prospective customers and showcase their expertise. It is a skillful combination of the advantages offered by TV advertising with the interactivity of the Internet.

With the potential of increasing traffic and revenue by as much as 300%, online videos are helping businesses reach beyond traditional marketing horizons. Web videos offer marketers a cheap and fairly easy opportunity to generate additional website visitors.

Three vital aspects to take into consideration if you plan to add videos to your web site include:

Your video should be powerful enough to capture the attention of the viewer in the opening seconds

Your video should be convincing enough to get the viewer to take positive action.

Your video should be relevant to your brand and should appeal to your target audience

All three elements are equally important if you want your video marketing campaign to be a success. A video that is very amusing and holds the viewers attention but is irrelevant to your product, may succeed in getting the viewer to sit through to the end, but it will not convince anybody to buy anything.

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Business Video Conferencing and Web 2.0

2008-11-07T16:30:16Z

While audio conferencing has been around for many years, the development of internet technology has opened up new possibilities in video conferencing — revolutionizing business.

Video conferencing isn't new. It's been around in one form or another for a couple of decades. It's only been recently that the quality, and the bandwidth, has become good enough to make it a viable option.

Video conferencing is made possible by the digital compression of video and audio streams. And with today's high internet speeds, the quality is high allowing meetings to take place in real time.

Business video conferencing offers an opportunity to significantly cut costs while fostering better personal relationships with clients and associates.

The ability to hold meetings with video means that, for many companies, business travel is becoming a thing of the past, saving significant money.

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Web Video Marketing -- Web 2.0 Style

2008-10-28T10:34:00Z

The recent explosion of in the popularity of web video has opened up new avenues and opportunities for online marketers.

In July 2007, over nine billion videos were viewed alone by U.S internet users alone. This is expected to grow significantly over time. In a recent report tubemogul.com reported that the Interactive Advertising Bureau estimates that more than 50 per cent of the US population will watch video online next year. The possibilities of web video marketing are endless.

Below I outline a few tips for using web video to market your website or product.

Creating video content is not a "break the bank" activity. In fact, both PCs and Macs ship standard with video editing software. All you need is a digital camera and you're almost ready to make your own videos. First, you'll need a plan.

Think about your website. Now, focus on what makes you unique. At this point, don't think about your product or service offering. Think about how your uniqueness can solve a customer's problems. In fact, the less "advertisy" your video the more people will warm up to you. Your video content will be the key to your success. Most viewers will forgive a more amateur web video if the content is entertaining, original and useful.

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Vaudeville (poulation 2000)

2008-12-01T22:41:05Z

welcome to Vaudeville (population 2000)!
This is the first part of my Vaudeville (population 2000) series, for viewing entertainment. Enjoy!

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The Delegate Mess

2008-10-14T21:30:37Z

How your parties choose the nominee.

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What's a Delegate For?

2008-10-14T21:30:36Z

What the hell do delegates do anyway?

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Super Tuesday

2008-10-17T09:31:11Z

Who are you voting for? Lindsay finds out.

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Oscars vs. Primaries

2008-10-18T09:30:25Z

What's more important to you?

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Kennedy Endorses Obama

2008-10-19T09:31:48Z

Kennedy officially endorses Barack Obama. Does it even matter?

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Global Warming

2008-10-20T15:31:09Z

As New York cools down, the global warming debate heats up.

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There Will Be Blog

2008-10-22T03:29:59Z

MobLogic shamelessly pimps fellow bloggers in a pathetically transparent attempt to promote itself.

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Google Reaches Out

2008-10-22T03:31:19Z

Google has a plan to give something to some people who could really use it.

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Finding the G-spot

2008-10-24T15:31:27Z

Lindsay investigates an issue that is very sensitive for most women.

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Tim Bartell's "Fun With War Crimes" Trailer

2008-10-17T03:30:13Z

Political humor web series FUN WITH WAR CRIMES launches their first trailer.

The comedy Web-Series launching May 1. Too bad it's not real, but for now, FUN WITH WAR CRIMES is a comical, political satire that puts the Bush Administration on trial for war crimes and other unholy messes. They're all there, George, Condi, Cheney, Rove, Rumsfeld, Alberto Gonzales, Abraham Lincoln, Harpo Marx, Jesus ... and a few dead soldiers. When a dead soldier speaks...everyone listens. And you want to be here MAY 1, 2008...see you then.

This space is still waiting to get the support it needs from the government. Until it does, you can check out FunWithWarCrimes.com

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