Videoblogging turns to gold…just ‘Ask a Ninja’

We’ve talked about the concept of commercializing video in DC Media Makers e.g. placing sponsors while preserving content quality, etc. And it looks like those Ask a Ninja guys turned concept into gold.

*post dedicated to this ninja stud here.

Scoble’s geek friends launch ‘Cooking with Geeks’

So fun.

I just remembered (and commented over at his place) that some couples who interviewed for Living with Geeks were wine enthusiasts; they even poured moi a glass & shared the context of their fabulous choice. But I haven’t experienced an in-the-kitchen experience with said geeks just yet.

-Haven’t watched Scoble’s kitchen vid but if geeks are involved, ya know it’ll be fun.

It’s on tape: youngest geek ever signs major Podtech contract

Podtech knows how to grow talent and protect their future assets.

Netflix gets web-geeky: company to distribute movies via streamed video

Scobleizer criticizes the Netflix decision, centrally the HD issue.

The linked-to NYT article is interesting.

CES & bloghaus re-cap: Scoble becomes fan of blunt Loren Feldman

Scoble cracks-up in a good way and says it’s all good with Feldman.

And we all need some funny bubbles.

CES video: walking through it all with Scoble

…apparently it’s a 13-minute stroll.

CES video: Scoble catches up with tech bloggers & Bill Gates

While learning blessed Final Cut Express and implementing Getting Things Done, I’m borrowing geek-content from Scoble again!

Check out his cool group conversation.

New Google Users idea + join us for beer socializin’

DC Media Maker Phil Shapiro wondered if setting-up a new Google peer/users group would be fun for the DC area. He gave a great reason: “…since Google is more than a search engine now; it’s really a computer platform.” Scoble resonates this with his morning post on the great stuff Google is doing, esp with Google Reader.

And.

Just do it!
Join DC Media Makers tonight, 6.30pm, for some brew & new media inspired chit chat with brilliant, zany…humble peeps (more here).

Transparency in interviewing: from geeks to presidential candidates

Shel Israel’s take on Scoble’s relevance with Edwards this week was interesting.

Take a look.

One thing I’ve really savored about those I interview for the video series and documentary is the IT folks and their mates seem real — as in no extra layers or attempts to impress. Then again, I’m newer to the world of interviewing and garnering content. Even still, recognizing a fake and folks uncomfortable in their own skin are realities that conversation (and the camera) can readily identify.

Observing Scoble’s authenticity & risk

[ -still learning Final Cut so in lieu of footage, see thoughts on new media’s power ]

I agree with Guy Pelletier.

What’s that saying again, “99% of life is showing up”…?

Scoble is doing just that in observing Edwards’ first leg out as a candidate. He’s giving a lot of credence to citizen journalism and to PodTech by agreeing to do this. And at an increased risk to himself too I think. Criticism for his decision is inevitable but this time, he’s a citizen journalist covering the technical elements of a presidential candidate’s campaign. That increased visibility comes with more personal risk. There’s a unique vulnerability to his proximity to Edwards and good for him for showing up.