Comments on: Thoughts about video blogging

By: Paul

Paul — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 17:28:42 +0000

Lol. Thanks for that one Saul! I’ll work on the costume for next time.

Seriously though, I dig the format. It can be a bit dull watching myself but there is scope to work on that. I’ll keep working on it.

By: Paul

Paul — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 17:28:42 +0000

Lol. Thanks for that one Saul! I'll work on the costume for next time.

Seriously though, I dig the format. It can be a bit dull watching myself but there is scope to work on that. I'll keep working on it.

By: SaulK

SaulK — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 17:02:12 +0000

I’m a bit late on the take up here but let me throw in my two cents.
Firstly: loved the “face for radio” comment.
Secondly I’m not sure what one can offer different via a vlog as opposed to a blog. Obviously it’s more visual but if you need to demonstrate something you can always embed a video in your writen blog.

The thing is, the web is becoming more focused towards video but in my mind that’s somewhat dumbing it down.
The truth is that I would have rather read your opinions or listened to them as a podcast because ultimately (and no offence Paul) staring at you is slightly… well…. dull.

I think vlogging has potential, I’m just not sure where yet.

By: SaulK

SaulK — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 17:02:12 +0000

I'm a bit late on the take up here but let me throw in my two cents.
Firstly: loved the "face for radio" comment.
Secondly I'm not sure what one can offer different via a vlog as opposed to a blog. Obviously it's more visual but if you need to demonstrate something you can always embed a video in your writen blog.

The thing is, the web is becoming more focused towards video but in my mind that's somewhat dumbing it down.
The truth is that I would have rather read your opinions or listened to them as a podcast because ultimately (and no offence Paul) staring at you is slightly... well.... dull.

I think vlogging has potential, I'm just not sure where yet.

By: Paul

Paul — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 10:38:29 +0000

Hey Sue

The video takes a little while to load, oddly. At least the interface takes a few seconds to load up. Once it does that you can play the video.

By: Paul

Paul — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 10:38:29 +0000

Hey Sue

The video takes a little while to load, oddly. At least the interface takes a few seconds to load up. Once it does that you can play the video.

By: justBcoz

justBcoz — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 10:33:27 +0000

Thanks for this Paul – good food for thought.

I think a lot of (local) people are going to go into vlogging … and I’m sure there could be some good results if it’s done properly and bandwidth is not an issue.

I won’t dismiss the idea for myself just yet, but hells it seems VERY daunting. Not sure if it’s up my introvert alley =)

Seesmic sounds interesting but I think I’m being stupid – how do I actually view your video? There’s no “play” button – can I only see it by creating an account or what?

By: justBcoz

justBcoz — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 10:33:27 +0000

Thanks for this Paul – good food for thought.

I think a lot of (local) people are going to go into vlogging … and I'm sure there could be some good results if it's done properly and bandwidth is not an issue.

I won't dismiss the idea for myself just yet, but hells it seems VERY daunting. Not sure if it's up my introvert alley =)

Seesmic sounds interesting but I think I'm being stupid – how do I actually view your video? There's no “play” button – can I only see it by creating an account or what?

By: Paul

Paul — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 10:19:49 +0000

Thanks SheeBee. I don’t see myself giving up text for video but I do like the opportunities that video presents. I am growing more and more partial to Seesmic given my current setup. It would be fun to do more video stuff but there is the challenge you touched on – sufficient bandwidth to make video more appealing to more people. Then again, that is another reason Seesmic is a good option. It doesn’t seem to be as bandwidth intensive.

By: Paul

Paul — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 10:19:49 +0000

Thanks SheeBee. I don't see myself giving up text for video but I do like the opportunities that video presents. I am growing more and more partial to Seesmic given my current setup. It would be fun to do more video stuff but there is the challenge you touched on – sufficient bandwidth to make video more appealing to more people. Then again, that is another reason Seesmic is a good option. It doesn't seem to be as bandwidth intensive.