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The SMS Text News Video Podcast

Started by Ewan · 11 months ago

Good morning and welcome to the first SMS Text News video podcast. We’re trying something different this week, as per my post last night.

We take a look at Sagem, we discuss 3, we cast a glance toward the inevitable iPhone availability discussion, we discuss the Nokia Tube — and Dan and Ben get overrun [...] ... Continue reading »

38 comments

  • Kip Hakes

    11 months ago

    Its good :) Hope you got the relevant permits to film ;) - One critque - Aside from getting a tripod, the 'background music' - bit too loud and - erm crap ;)

    K
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  • DanLane

    11 months ago

    MacLeod "forgot" to bring the tripod because it was too heavy so we ended up filming in shakeycam! Hopefully next week will be better :)

    The music does need to be a bit quieter!
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  • Kip Hakes

    11 months ago

    Oh... another thing.. maybe put a sticker on the camera just above or below the lens - it makes doing pieces to the camera easier as it gives something to focus on rather than looking around the the lens.

    K
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  • DanLane

    11 months ago

    Well, the idea was that it was supposed to be an informal chat in the park with very few pieces directly into the camera. If I'm looking at a camera I generally tend to look straight into the big dark soul-capturing centre of the lens and think of HAL... dunno about the other guys though ;)

    Thanks for the feedback!
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  • Kip Hakes

    11 months ago

    More aimed my comment at Ben - but as looking down the abyss of the lense is a bit daunting a friendly sticker is usually easier.

    Kip - The wannabe director ;)
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  • Ewan

    11 months ago

    I just realised I got the name of AlertMe.com completely wrong... called
    them MyAlerts. I'm uploading the video again, this time with the sound a
    bit lower too.
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  • Ben Smith

    11 months ago

    Kip, Thanks for the tip... Have never been in front of the camera before, so really lacking any skills in that department at all!

    Ewan surprised us with video blogging this one!
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  • Kip Hakes

    11 months ago

    Ahh - no worries - it is very difficult to do because as well having the weirdness of staring down the lens - your eyes naturally move when you are thinking of stuff to say! Its a difficult skill to have! But great first Video Podcast!
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  • Scott

    11 months ago

    1 - Ewan - where's your pinstripe?
    2 - please cut the elevator music out!!!
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  • Ewan

    11 months ago

    I wasn't meant to be in it ;-) but the two chaps bottled it and insisted...
    so I was in Friday-gear.

    I don't think that elevator music is that bad. It helps cover the screaming
    geese, who, despite the different levels we tried on the air mic, could
    *still* be heard.
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  • Ricky Chotai

    11 months ago

    Pretty Good actually, apart from the first minute where I thought I was watching a video cast about by The Queen. Ha Ha
    Classic Love Dan's Face when the teenagers come over!
    Also @ Ben What is wrong with northerns? ;)
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  • Mac Morrison

    11 months ago

    nice one - and <stalker mode> I now realise I see dan lane frequently wandering though soho </stalker>
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  • DanLane

    11 months ago

    Interesting, I didn't realise I frequented soho so often... but I appreciate that there aren't that many people who look like mr potato head dressed in combat gear.
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  • Ewan

    11 months ago

    with RFID chips in their arms
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  • DanLane

    11 months ago

    I think I can safely cross "undercover spy" off my list of dream jobs :P
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  • Mac Morrison

    11 months ago

    ok ok i say often, i probably mean two/three times. ;)
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  • DanLane

    11 months ago

    I can beat that... you have a photo of me on your flickr stream ;)
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  • Mac Morrison

    11 months ago

    i do?
    erm well there you go! and i didnt even know!!
    which one - put a comment on it
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  • DanLane

    11 months ago

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/cmmorrison/2658219...

    That's me on the far right, the boots and the crumpler bag with the extra pouches on the strap are a dead giveaway.

    Now, how do I go about getting a restraining order? :P
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  • Mac Morrison

    11 months ago

    ha that was when i was almost caught up in the drama of iQueue day enough to attempt to join the queue - but it was already closed :( lightweight!
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  • Ewan

    11 months ago

    Did you get an iPhone?
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  • Mac Morrison

    11 months ago

    nope - I'm avoiding them for the minute - I've got a mentally good sim deal £5 a month 200 mins 400 texts inclusive web from o2 - i don't want to spend 30 a month more for less.

    I'll ride the wave of excitement out and see what happens with e71, 5800, etc. i had a htc diamond - for like 2 days. less said about that the better.
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  • DanLane

    11 months ago

    At least the diamond would have kept your hands warm in the winter :P
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  • Mac Morrison

    11 months ago

    indeed, a much underplayed 'feature'
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  • James Whatley

    11 months ago

    Worth it just for the out-takes alone... :D
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  • James Whatley

    11 months ago

    LOL-ing 9mins in also....

    *waving* - I'm here!!!
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  • Ricky

    11 months ago

    Love it, though if you're going to make it regular, we need a mobile-friendly version so I can get it on my Nokia Podcasting App. I'd love to offer any technical assistance in doing so, as I've got it mostly figured with Driving with the Guru (I only have to upload it once, too. ;)
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  • Ewan

    11 months ago

    Any help would be most welcome Ricky!
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  • mark

    11 months ago

    crap annoying music - and is ewan going grey?
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  • Ewan

    11 months ago

    I'm already grey man, no 'going' about it
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  • naly

    11 months ago

    Hey Guys!
    Great podcast... little long tho... most podcast should be 5 minutes or less...
    I suggest maybe splitting this up into sections.
    Not many users will watch the whole thing
    :-)
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  • Mac Morrison

    11 months ago

    i think this is definately the way forward - i never listen to tech podcasts - of the audio variety
    but love video. where you can see devices, and the people involved.

    maybe try somewhere more controlled next time - though the normob bit was the highlight.

    hae you thought about asking nokia if you can interview them in the nokia store - theres various areas it could be done - they can preview new devices etc?
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  • Mark Guim

    11 months ago

    what camera and mic?
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  • Ewan

    11 months ago

    What are we using? Canon XH A1 and some Sennheiser mics
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  • James Body

    11 months ago

    Excellent job!

    What did you shoot it with - the quality (video and sound) is outstanding!

    The 'invasion of the Northern Normobs' was brilliant - it would be good to do more 'Joe in th Street' stuff. The look of fear on Ben's face was a gem - and the way Dan handled the interlopers was masterful.

    Would you consider distribution via iTunes (so that I can get SMS Text News video podcast on my iPhone with minimal effort)?
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  • andrewgrill

    11 months ago

    Er, if the Union Jack is flying then the Queen is NOT in - she is in residence when the Royal ensign is flown....
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  • DanLane

    11 months ago

    Of course, you're right!
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  • Ewan

    11 months ago

    Shows what we know!
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