6 posts tagged “blogorlando”
As part of the BlogOrlando wrap up, Chris at SocialMediaClub.org: posted his ideas of where do we go from here at his blog. It's a must read for every blogger, every person who is engaged in the world and ultimately in changing the way things work today to improve the world, true democracy, through social change.
I think it's important that bloggers continue to network, fleshmeet, unconference, and grow the our social media network here in Orlando and Central Florida (and elsewhere).
Btw, if you attended BlogOrlando and you want a Vox account let me know, I have 3 to give away.
Session leader Vlad Mazek at Vladville.com.
Myths: Too complicated, too expensive, too risky, too much bandwidth, where do you host it? no one will want to watch it?
No one wants to wait to view, they expect it to be optimized for online viewing. Click play and there it is.
"Most people don't have two minutes worth of interesting stuff to say" - Vlad (talking about using a camera with a 2 minute storage capability)
Free software: Mac: iMovie pc: Windows Movie Maker or Whatever came with camcorder/camera
Commercial: Adobe Premiere Elements: $99, Sony Vegas $99, Ulead MovieMaker $99 (before rebates!)
How to publish: On blog (with enclosure)
Free Hosting: blip.tv
How to encode: WMV, MOV, Flash.
Know your rights. Use Creative Commons.
How to shoot video: Don't shoot "into the light", Shot during the day, find a quiet place or get up close (chest microphone), Get a better microphone (shotgun mic), Bring extra taps, Bring a tape head cleaner.
Always get a written release, but failing that on video: "can I get anything I want with this video. then get them to state their name, age, and say Yes."
Always "Fill the Frame" when in public to prevent recording people who you may not have a release from.
Howst your video where you "own & control" (not on some web 2.0 company where if they go bankrupt and you lose your data).
Consider previewing tape with subjects so they see it first.
Share your blog and then collaborate with other vloggers.
Resources: www.freevlog.org, promote: www.vlogmap.org, www.vlogdir.com,
Back from lunch, everyone is trying to avoid the post-lunch coma, and it's on to Legal Issues. Not the most exciting topic of the day, but perhaps the most imporant to one's bottom line or sanity. Andrea Werkerle is our discussion leader.
Not a lot of federal or state case law yet. But lots of laws do apply to the internet and speech. Mainly watch for Defamation.
Alternate conflict resolution ideas need to be developed. Think about the inevitable Bad PR that results from sending a cease and desist order to a blogger.
Blog comments policy. You should have one that prohibits defamatory statements. Explain moderation procedure and give ability to notify for takedown, etc.
Copyright vs CC licenses.
VideoBlogging: Do you have to secure a release from every person who shows up in your videoblog? What if they're in a public setting? Better to err on the side of caution is the rule.
Andrea's post with resources.
Wanted to add one more point. Don't assume that every blogger has the same set of standards. If it's important to you, make sure that you establish any restraints prior to the interview.
I've never backed away from a promise I made, but if I did I'd expect to be called on it.
There's a difference of sending me potential stories for the latest product you're trying to plug, and pitching me. 95% of the emails I get are just standard press release stuff with some multimedia attached. But I'm more interested in the 5% which take the time to talk to me over the phone and find out what drives me to write the blog. That's not to say I don't want the standard PR stuff, but the stuff with the benes or first mover information will get more play from me.
At The Disney Blog, I'm at the mercy of inside sources, PR people, what's been reported on other blogs, and my own detective work, for my posts. Believe it or not, that's the order I listen to them as well. A real sneaky PR person would pretend to be an inside source and control the conversation that way. (just be prepared to be found out)
Marketing Begins At Home (presenter)
"Hey there!"
- Watching for mentions in the blogosphere
- Commenting on blogs
- 'blogger relations'
- maintaining the blogs for the company
- monitor blogging policies
All in all a good session.
Reference: TheNewPR.com
Am checking in from BlogOrlando today. Before we get going I want to thank Josh (hyku.com) for pulling this un-conference today. I know the 'un' is supposed to mean less work, but that's not the case. Also want to thank Rollins.edu for helping provide the space. I've been to Rollins' non-profit workshops before and they are always very accomodating.
So now, on with the show.
It's my first unconference and we're expecting about 88 attendees, which is a great turnout for Orlando, which just a few years ago had only a couple of blogs devoted to the area. I'm looking forward to learning some new tips and tricks for The Disney Blog and will hopefully leave re-energized to provide my readers an event better experience and even more information from the Disney universe.
