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Disney shows to air on Orange mobiles

The Disney Channel has signed a deal with Orange to air several of its shows on mobile phones, reports MediaWeek.

Web & New Media Blog launches

I've set up a new blog at http://webandnewmedia.blogspot.com/ where I'll be posting general links about web design, online media and information useful to students on the degree in Media & Communication (Web and New Media) that I lead.

Given the potential for duplication, I'll stop posting to the Media Online blog - so please check at the new blog instead.

Storage space

I've discovered two very useful sites in one day for storing media online. The first is Dropload - it allows you to upload up to 100MB of material, although it will only stay on the site for a week or so.

The second is Ourmedia - this is "a cool non-profit initiative that provides free storage space and bandwidth to anyone with videos, audio files, text files, or software that they'd like to share with the world." Source: Poynter.

Capture media streams on the Internet

StreamBox VCR Suite contains all the StreamBox related software needed to capture media streams on the Internet. It comes in a single installer package and doesn't need any further patching.

http://tinyurl.com/e4g8

Bill Best
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Community Media Association
http://www.commedia.org.uk/

Streaming audio/video from a web server

some very good information here about streaming audio/video from a web server and other useful stuff:

http://www.spartanicus.utvinternet.ie/streaming.htm

regards

bill best
--
Community Media Association
http://www.commedia.org.uk/

NerdTV

Poynter Online - E-Media Tidbits: "The transformation of the Web from text-centric to multimedia-driven is under way. PBS is producing its first Internet-only, downloadable TV series: 'NerdTV.'"

Easy Audio Blogging for a Virtual Radio Station

From Poynter. Here's my lengthy quote:

"I love an idea that's both simple and brilliant. Here's one: Unite podcasting with "live listening" and make it point-and-click easy on a platform that supports community contributions. Drupal for Artists and Musicians has done exactly that with a little open-source Flash applet and a bit of documentation. You can see and hear the results on a demo site."

I'd copy the whole article but go read it for yourself...

Champions League broadcasters must show live matches on internet

The Guardian reports on the likely retention of joint rights to Champions League football by BSkyB and ITV, with the related development of online broadcasting:

"in an effort to promote viewing across a range of platforms and continue to placate European commission competition authorities who want to see rights owners encouraging mobile phone and internet usage, both will have to simulcast games on the internet.

"A spokesman for Uefa confirmed that all broadcasters showing games live would be "obliged" to show them online. Uefa has allowed clubs to show delayed Champions League coverage and highlights online, never live broadcasts."