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
--
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."

BBC3 previews programmes online

New Media Age reports extensively (14/7/05, p12) on BBC3's move to "become the first major UK channel to [stream] its programmes on the Internet before they're shown on TV"

"BBC Three controller Stuart Murphy told NMA that he plans to ... launch at least one original comedy every month in an attempt to be more relevant to audiences in the digital age"

O-Journalism: TV news without a TV

O-Journalism: TV news without a TV

Computer games 'do have benefits'

Off-topic? I'm not sure, but this article from the BBC may be particularly useful for those defending the merits of games...

Apple takes Podcasting mainstream

"Apple takes Podcasting mainstream by building everything users need to discover, subscribe, manage and listen to podcasts right into iTunes 4.9, the latest version of its award winning digital music software and online music store. iTunes users can now easily subscribe to over 3,000 free podcasts and have each new episode automatically delivered over the Internet to their computer and iPod.

"For more info see: http://www.apple.com/podcasting/

"--Michelle McGuire
"Development Officer

"Community Media Association
"http://www.commedia.org.uk"

Some links for wannabe podcasters

PC World's '30 Things You Didn't Know You Could Do on the Internet' includes some useful links for podcasters. Here's their rundown:

"You don't need a mellifluous voice or wild hair to become a cybermedia star. All you require are some podcasting tools.

"To start, you need audio software, such as Audacity or IPodcast Producer ($150), that records MP3 files. (You can also use Windows Sound Recorder to record .wav files, and then convert them to MP3s using a program like Musicmatch Jukebox.) Once you've recorded your file, you'll have to enclose it in an RSS feed, and upload it to your blog or Web site.

"But for my money, the easiest route to podcasting is Audioblog.com ($5 a month or $50 a year). Here you'll find everything you need in one easy bloglike interface. For example, to record a podcast, you just log in and click the Audio tab, and then Record New Audio Post. Click Allow to let the site access your microphone or camera, followed by Begin and then Record. When you're done, click Stop and enter a title and description for your recording; then click Save. On the next page, click Publish Audio, and then select the blog or RSS feed you want to publish it to. It's that simple.

"In fact, you don't even need a computer to begin your podcasting career. You can dial a number, record entries via phone, and then automatically post them to your blog. And if you want the world to see as well as hear you, Audioblog can do the same thing for video files captured via Webcam. Stardom is just a click away."

Internet TV channels

I'm going to start compiling a list of internet TV channels - starting with ManiaTV, about which PC world reports "you can submit your own 5-minute video clip; if it's picked, the site will devote an hour of programming to a video of your life. You can also send in clips from your mobile phone, or program an hour-long "mixtape" of your favorite video clips for broadcast online. This self-styled MTV (without the TV) claims 1 million unique visitors a month."

Online media storage (Streamload)

Today's useful link no.1 is Streamload -

"a personal, secure digital library of all your MP3s, videos, digital photos and work related documents... Streamload provides you with unlimited capacity, unlimited access, and unlimited speed. Our unique technology allows us to handle files of all sizes. Plus it detects popular music and videos — so you don't pay for storage."

Peer-to-Peer Internet Television

From Bill Best at http://www.commedia.org.uk/

"A community television station based in Austin, Texas is merging the free software and copyleft communities (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Copyleft) through a new internet TV station: ACTLab TV (http://actlab.tv/).

"ACTLab TV are streaming Creative Commons, Copyleft, public domain content, and original videos using Alluvium software (http://actlab.tv/technology.htm) and their own media player.

"The software used is open source and the community is encouraged to make their own audio and video streams (http://actlab.tv/your_actlab_tv.htm).

"The website went live this week and the player and demo stream will be made public next week."