NYVS Blog Journey To The Top of the World - in Video Michael has come into contact with a young woman who will put you in awe of her endurance achievements.  Having been the youngest woman in the world to climb Mount Everest, she is now preparing to tackle K2, a climb some hold as even more challenging than Everest.  This climb will need to be filmed, it has not yet been snatched up by a client, but that is in the works, as is the gathering of the team to be involved in production.  All interested parties should contact Michael... Read more >>            

  NYVS Blog You Can't Beat German Engineering! Did you get any new toys this holiday season?  If not, maybe you could get together items you have and craft something imaginative of your own - like a giant slide, an aerodynamic friend and fearlessness. Take a look at this video of adventurous wizardry caught on camera! Read more >>            

  NYVS Blog And A Merry Christmas To All Michael has found a very charming video montage of Bing Crosby singing us all a very Merry Christmas... Enjoy! Watch the video >>              

  NYVS Blog The Lightbulb Goes Off Content is not dead!  If the bountiful material available through modern channels such as iPads, Hulu and YouTube tell us anything, it is that the demand for content is exploding.  Now is your time, Michael says, the traditional path of scrambling for a job at NBC, CBS, or Disney in order to be involved in production is over.  Today, it takes initiative, ideas, and a camera.  Do you have these in your life?  See how opportunity stands here for you waiting to seize it... Read more >>              

  NYVS Blog Kiosk - Another View of Iran & Iran's Underground Music Scene In a part of the world where freedom of artistic expression has not exactly been nurtured in recent years, there is a burgeoning underground music scene in Iran that deserves a listen.  It appears that it's your lucky day to stay on top of things!  Michael has found an iTunes source that will keep you in the loop of their vibrant sounds.  This video posted on NYVS also gives you a great glimpse of Kiosk, who are a part of this flourishing scene, check it out now! Watch now >>          

  NYVS Blog Make Your Own Cable Channel At Home for Fun and Profit People around the world have lessons they can teach us and news they can share.  Is the purchase of Next New Networks by YouTube a sign that soon anyone can become a news anchor in the comfort of their living room?  It's something to watch for and as Michael shows us in this spunky news video of "Spacevidcast," that was emailed to him after posting of NASA footage here on NYVS, the people are ready to take control... Read more >> NYVS Holiday Promo A Special Holiday Offer From NYVS! The time is ticking by!  Why wait on long lines to buy a present this week, when there is the perfect gift ready at your fingertips.  If you know someone who is getting a new video camera this holiday season, NYVS is the ideal gift for them.  Give them the gift of NYVS and give them the knowledge to make great videos for their business or family life. Take an additional 40% off of a yearly subscription. This offer is available for a limited time only- So get it while you can! Get offer now >>          

  NYVS Blog A Video Documentary from Andre Malok, VJ at The Newark Star Ledger Andre Malok, a video journalist at The Newark Star Ledger, took Michael and Lisa's VJ training bootcamp and is now an online VJ reporter.  His work stands as an example that in depth reporting can be done through online video.  Here, he looks into the mysterious sinking of the Lady Mary ship after it left the Port of Cape May on what was supposed to be just a routine scallop fishing trip... See video >> VJs Do Breaking News Stories The horrific tragedy of 9/11 stands as a moment when VJs informed and documented history for viewers around the world.  No news station made that more possible than NY1 who had the greatest number of cameras out in the city.  Observe some of that footage here. Read More >> Industry News Video Compression, Codecs and Transcoding     By, Uwe Steinmueller The step of compressing files is a process for everyone sharing videos on their computer.  This article written by Uwe Steinmueller gives a great breakdown of what compression does to your files, a necessary knowledge in understanding how the file content will change, and which formats are appropriate for certain uses. Find out more >>  

  NYVS Blog Digital Story of the Nativity If It Happened Today Through the use of the Internet, social networking platforms and sheer inventiveness, ExcentricPT has created a video showing how the story of the nativity could have played out in the digital age.  Hilarious and cleverly done, watch it here. See video >> Paper Planes - Top Video for 2010 In Time Magazine's, "Talented Web Videos" list compiled by Craig Duff, a video of students at the Axe Sud School an art school in Toulouse, France, has been named Duff's top choice.  Use of props and catchy tunes do make this an uplifting viewing experience, but Michael questions whether number one is perhaps a hasty label for this particular video.  Judge for yourself, check it out here! Watch the video >> Industry Job Job Opening at the Organge County Register for a full-time video journalist   The Orange County Register has an immediate opening for a full-time video journalist. Looking for a creative, dedicated, organized and energetic candidate who is able to work independently. Applicant should have strong interview and writing skills, be able to shoot and edit daily pieces, and be proficient in Final Cut Pro. Three to five years of experience as a video journalist is required.   Please send all demo tapes/resumes by Dec. 28th to: Michele Cardon, Video Director at The Orange County Register, 625 N. Grand Ave., Santa Ana, CA 92701  

  Two Excellent Videos Are Named the NYVS Picks of the Week!     Me Emborracho Music Video by CRungoo, is the NYVS Pick of the Week! There was unanimous praise for both music and split screen use in CRungoo's video "Me Emborracho Music Video".  NYVS member Skip91604 said, "Wow! This is really great for your first attempt at a music video. Love the split screens and effects as well as the music."  Susanamatos gave the congratulations of, "Great job! it's a really fun video."  The energy of the band gave a real punch to this music video and we congratulate you NYVS member CRungoo on your first music video. Watch now>>>   Good In The Hood - Thanksgiving Recap  By orign8, is the NYVS Pick of the Week! Orign8's video, "Good In The Hood - Thanksgiving Recap," is very well-received for both its style and content.  GracePo said, "Wow, nicely done! I really like the look of these vintage lenses."  We love the way Orign8 explains the lenses used because here at NYVS we can learn a lot alone, but together we can learn more and benefit from being inspired by each other's work.  We congratulate you Orign8 on an excellent video that shows both a compelling story and beautiful clarity and light with your lens choice.   Watch here>>  

  NYVS Blog Here's A Really Interesting TV/Video Opportunity for Someone Free spectacular footage is hard to come by, or is it?  Michael looks at video of NASA space shuttle launches, that is available to the public.  That's right you have access to video that would cost you far too much to go out on a lark and shoot and as Michael says, "They were made with the best equipment available at the time. And look at the access! Do you wanna go stand under that thing when it takes off clutching your camcorder?"  No, and you don't need to, take a look at this amazing video that already exists... View more >> Authorship Michael examines the connection that an author like Phillip Roth or painter like Rothko can have on a reader or viewer. That same connection, while possible with video, isn't yet equated on the same lines of authorship, but the opportunity is there for the taking... Read More >> Industry News Stonewall Gay Rights Video Competition, Cyndi Lauper and Me AMERICAN EXPERIENCE, the PBS television series and WGBH, and the PBS station in Boston are hosting a video contest entitled, "Stonewall Riots and Gay Rights in 2011." Michael and Cyndi Lauper will be the judges and submissions are open until February 14, 2011. Find out more >>