Wednesday, September 26, 2007

Best Internet Video - Best Internet Film

Retarded Policeman (Episode 1)

This is pretty darn funny. And if you are PC sensitive - read this - Before you leave mean comments, just know that our friend Ponce (the Cop) is an awesome and talented young dude who loves performing and making light of his Down syndrome. He’s a smart and funny guy, and has complete awareness of his actions and decisions. And we all had an awesome time shooting a few episodes of “Retarded Policeman!” Also check out more films at Mediocre Films

The Date -

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HD_DVD versus Blu-Ray - Q4, 2007 is seen by many as a crucial time in the life of both HD-DVD and Blu-ray Disc (BD). This may be the point at which the format battle will potentially be won or lost – and, more importantly, where the long term success of high definition discs will be decided. read the report from Understanding & Solutions


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All About the Flash video format: How to create Flash Video - How to download and capture online clips, play Flash videos on the desktop, and how to convert them to other formats to edit and share. more

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So you want to make Internet Videos? Check out the production team at TheIndianMaiden.com - they write, shoot, edit, create and post a new video every week! While you are there, make sure you watch one of their newest and most popular films - The Truth Fairy in Cyberspace - Its goofy with a message.

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PC World Picks the 10 Best Places to Share Video Online


YouTube, now owned by Google, may still be the 800-pound gorilla of video sharing sites, but an impressive number of rivals–some merely clones, others offering unique twists–are nipping at its heels.
They whittled down an initial list of 50 contending services to 17 topflight sites that they tested to determine the single best place to share your videos online. Blip.tv’s video quality and functionality made it our overall Best Bet, but each free service has strengths in areas that others may not.

In addition, they list the top ten sites in their Top 10 Video Sharing Sites chart.

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This is really interesting - a new way to use video on the net- to promote novels and literature. Check out this online ad for Douglas Clegg’s “The Lady of Serpents” This video is wonderful. Outstanding effects, animation and techniques.

The Webby Film and Video Awards, the leading international honors for original film and video premiering on the Internet, today kicked-off its call for entries with 19 new categories including Music, Sports, Technology, and Travel, as well new technical categories recognizing excellence in editing, sound design, writing, and use of animation. To enter work in The Webby Film & Video Awards, visit www.webbyawards.com. The early entry deadline is October 26, 2007. more

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Are you interested in Talking Trash Cans? How about a blog from a talking trash can? Check out this goofy little animation from Smidgits.com. Short & sweet. While you are there, also check out Dean Speaks in B-Flat - Dean has an unusual speech problem. Not in the sense that he doesn't speak English. No, Dean has a problem much worse... Dean SPEAKS IN B-FLAT!


Now I am thinking of becoming a vegetarian - or even a vegan -

Directed by acclaimed director Dave Meyers, whose credits include videos for Britney Spears, OutKast, and Dave Mathews Band.