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Re: Join my 5000 Facebook friends party in Paris this thursday June 12th

Jim Long — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 03:00:38 -0000

Loic, sadly we will still be in Rome Thursday night and will not be getting in to Paris until Friday night. Hope we can connect while we're in Paris!

Re: Twitter Robots Killed Me (And Why I Apologize I May Not Be Following You Anymore)

Jim Long — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 21:41:15 -0000

Loic I'm with you 100%! Just last week my mom fell and broke her hip. She was in the hospital and a lot of folks were sending me public and direct messages wishing my mom well. To then see a "free marketing gift" DM amidst all of the kind thoughts was just a complete turn off. Twitter still has value, but it's fast becoming the realm of multi level marketing.

Re: Why Fake Following is Popular: Fake Popularity

Jim Long — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 13:41:29 -0000

AMEN! who did you talk to at Twitter to discontinue auto follow? i filled out a customer service ticket and no one has gotten to it yet. getting killed with creepy spam auto DM's

Re: Looking for Feedback

Jim Long — Sun, 05 Aug 2007 12:38:46 -0000

Using Safari ...works fine!

Re: Expand your horizons – finding unique voices

Jim Long — Fri, 24 Aug 2007 11:15:50 -0000

First an foremost, thank you for the nice mention! I enjoy our Twitter back and forths as well. ;-). Last night the Twitt-o-sphere was electric with discussion of just what you're talking about here... unique voices. It was a very interesting discussion and really amounted to a live blog with comments. It's amazing, the depth and richness of voices out there.

Re: Using Twitter as a Marketing Tool

Jim Long — Mon, 08 Oct 2007 13:37:52 -0000

"Though he won’t automatically add you to his list (so that you can tweet him), I get the feeling he would if you ask nice enough"

Huh??????? never saw and add request from you! Just added you now though. ;-)

"Jim does, however, post a little too much as he tries to keep the conversation on a very personal level."

duly noted LOL

"The problem with this it that you need to be able to contact them through some other means, as it’s not possible through the Twitter interface)"

of course it's possible via the Twitter interface. On my "About" page you'll find a link to my blog which has my email contact right on the front page.

Glad we connected on Twitter!

Re: Ze Frank Explains SXSW Interactive In Under a Minute

Jim Long — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 17:10:10 -0000

NBC News (my current employer) is sending me to SXSW!! i'm with Dave Conrey.. Ze is HAWT!! Our network had a HUGE presence at CES, but i think this will be vastly cooler and smarter.

I'm passing this link on to my boss(es). Ze has a unique flair for distilling the atrrophy of my industry into something easily consumed. Am I missing somthing or can we not embed this video?

Re: All The Tools You Need For Success At SXSW | Social Media Explorer

Jim Long — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 22:49:39 -0000

Jason, I wish I were there with you this year! That was my first SXSW and it was a complete whirlwind. Wish I'd had reference like this back then.

Re: We Are Live!

Jim Long — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 10:20:28 -0000

Nick, this is teriffic! The Washington DC area is really turning into an exciting city of opportunity for emerging social web companies. Make sure you post this in the DC Media Nexus Facebook group! I'm really looking forward to following the dialogue here.

Re: VON07 / Network2 Link-O-Rama

Jim Long — Sat, 24 Mar 2007 17:55:14 -0000

It was great meeting you Kfir. What a great week! Meeting smart, cool people like you was the best part...well, that and the Presidential suite parties. ;-)

Re: 3 Ideas on How to Use Internet Live Broadcasting

Jim Long — Sun, 08 Jul 2007 16:57:17 -0000

Kfir, all three of your ideas are very cool. The one that jumps out of me is this:

"Join forces with 3 other video Bloggers and do a multi-location online event, covering one common topic"

I like that Blog.tv allows you to do this. Then you have the synergy of the different locations and all of their communities' chat questions.

Live just for the sake of live is something that gets old. Live tv with purpose, centered around an event of immediacy, driven by networked communities is the real magic.

Re: What does Wallstrip Cancelletion Mean for Internet TV?

Jim Long — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 16:21:01 -0000

No one ever asked if traditional television was dead when a show got cancelled. Show cancellations are a simple fact of the medium. Audiences are fickle, the stock market is depressing, and people are expecting more from web TV than the typical chroma key host(ess) or street interview format.

Re: 2009/01/07/is-wallstrip%e2%80%99s-cancellation-an-omen-for-original-online-video/

Jim Long — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 17:55:46 -0000

No one would've predicted the death of traditional TV when shows were cancelled in the past. How is this any different? At CraftyNation.com we're producing niche market VIDEOS that we hope will encourage viewers to join our community. As we distribute the videos beyond our social network, we hope viewers will be inspired to join our community.

Re: Pownce, the new social networking phenomenon - Bull3t's Blog

Jim Long — Sat, 07 Jul 2007 07:59:45 -0000

I'm not sure if it's a Twitter vs. Pownce proposition. Maybe, both can serve different roles. For me, Twitter is where I have made real human connections. Pownce is highly functional, I just haven't fallen in love with it yet.

Re: Twitter and NBC (and me)

Jim Long — Fri, 20 Apr 2007 16:05:24 -0000

what a very thoughtful shout-out!! thanks Annie!

Re: 80s Me

Jim Long — Thu, 07 Jun 2007 10:59:32 -0000

I love your perspective on the fun side of Twitter. I think too often people over think the whole social media thing. While i do think tools like Twitter have value beyond just "fun", isn't that part of what the "social" in social media is all about?

I hope you dig up on of the "new wave" Annie's!

Re: Talking Politics on Twitter?

Jim Long — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 14:32:10 -0000

I think sometimes we need to resist the urge to have the last word in these discussions. If a comment leaves you angry, think before you type. Great, timely post!

Re: Or maybe the answer will just drop out of the sky…

Jim Long — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 21:32:05 -0000

like you say, it's good that you laid it all out like this. i'm faced with similar choices and none of them are easy!

Good luck in whatever choice you make. Whatever it is you'll be GREAT at it!

Re: Jarvis on TV Infrastructure

Jim Long — Sat, 23 Dec 2006 13:18:06 -0000

Chris,

As you know, I straddle both worlds - new media and old -(or "dirty media" as ZeFrank calls it he he). Implicit - never openly said - in a lot of the discussion, is that the problem with tradional TV, is the number of people invloved in SOME traditional TV production. Dedication to craft and expertise brought to bear by, devoted, hard working professionals is somehow equated to waste. So it's easy to look at all the gear and staff and say "see! look at all of this bloat. We can do this with a mini-dv and a laptop." Well, not true in my estimation. One person with one camera simply can not accomplish what a crew with 20 years of experience can.

In fact - me with my camera on my shoulder doing interviews and gathering facts by myself-holding a RE-50 in my other hand (which i've done in my capacity with NBC News) - I can't accompish what a team of production people can.

A lot of the posts point out how much gear and staff it takes to do what I do in my day job. Jeff Jarvis actually asked in a different post: "Do they really need all that to shoot three minutes of obvious primetime drama? Of course, they don’t."

That simply isn't a quantifiable statement. It's like those true/false test questions. Always be wary of the absolutes. Is social media better because it generally requires less infrastructure? Of course not! (but watch, look for more infrastructure in new media as more people get involved and look to stand out) New media shines becuase I or you or anyone else can ask questions, comment and get people like Jarvis to respond directly to us. We actually have a stake in what's going on. And THAT is immesureably freakin' awesome!

The failure of traditional TV lies in its inability connect with people on a deeply personal, transactional level. That does not mean that what traditional TV does is without merit. It is simply different animal. Frankly, there is room for some production value, in some internet TV offerings, even if it means a little editing.
But to suggest that might be impolitic, especially from an old-media dinosaur ;-)

Having said all of that, folks like you, Jarvis, Congdon, Baron et al, always inspire me to think about what media is and should be. Good on ya!

I just think we should always leave room for a lot of different ideas.

Jim

Re: Small Boxes 09 - Holiday Stuff

Jim Long — Wed, 27 Dec 2006 14:33:35 -0000

Chris,

That was lovely! Dude, hold on to it while it lasts. My daughter questioned the handwriting in Santa's note this year! EEK!

Jim

Re: Planning for 2007

Jim Long — Wed, 27 Dec 2006 14:59:17 -0000

Chris,

Thanks for the link love bro! You're right about old media not going down without a fight. Imagine if limitless oil popped up in everyone's backyards. Exxon/Mobil would DEFINITELY have something to say about that. I think social media pioneers need to stay focused on what they do best - create community/belonging, facilitate discourse, and empower participation/collaboration. My network still doesn't get that. Reading cherry-picked viewer emails on TV just doesn't cut it. I commented on Amanda Congdon's new vlog the other day (as did many others), And she responded back and forth with me numerous times. This helps distill ideas down and create conversation. At the end of it, perhaps we both came away thinking about how messages are conveyed. Would Russert or Williams spend the time to do this? Never! I have tremendous respect for both of them, but that's just not how NBC is structured.

I also think we need to keep an eye on net neutrality. Despite the election of a neutrality-friendly congress, don't underestimate the power of big lobbyists and parlimentary tactics.

What I did NOT get for Christmas was a buyout offer from NBC (sigh). I guess they still like me. Alas, i must continue to toil away in the salt mines of old media, while i designing communities and getting episodes in the can for my emerging new media venture.

Here's to a prosperous 2007 for all new media pioneers!

Jim

Re: My 12 Targets for 2007

Jim Long — Thu, 28 Dec 2006 23:33:11 -0000

Chris,

I'd be happy to impart what I know if you ever want sit down with your dslr and FCP. I'm a D100 guy myself and I've got a pretty nice little FCP setup. The rest of the stuff I'll be either eager to see your progress on or picking your brain about. Number 12 is HUGE.

Jim

Re: Small Boxes 10 - Coping

Jim Long — Sat, 30 Dec 2006 07:44:48 -0000

for me it's chocolate.

Re: Small Boxes 10 - Coping

Jim Long — Sat, 30 Dec 2006 07:45:11 -0000

oh and loved the video!

Re: Small Boxes 11 - Snow Day

Jim Long — Mon, 01 Jan 2007 08:15:45 -0000

if text is the same for FCE as FCP, you need to make a second video layer on top of the current one on your timeline. That's where the text will live. In your clip bin window there's a tab (i presume your doing this on a laptop) called effects. Then click on the folder called "video generators" then a subfolder callt "text" double click on that and there is a choice called simply text. Double click on that and a text window will pop up. call me if you need more info!

How are you compressing the video?
happy new year!

Re: Happy Birthday Harold

Jim Long — Mon, 22 Jan 2007 13:09:14 -0000

Happy birthday buddy! Now THAT'S a First Life.

Re: Big Ideas Small on Time

Jim Long — Tue, 30 Jan 2007 22:31:45 -0000

Why do you always ask the tough questions? As you know Chris, I've got ideas (not BIG ones, but good solid ones) and I'm struggling with that very question. If your big idea includes killer video content count me in!

Re: Friendsourcing and FriendHelp

Jim Long — Mon, 12 Feb 2007 07:14:13 -0000

chris I'd love to be involved in your new media school. Let me know if there's any way i could contribute.

Re: Email Lag

Jim Long — Mon, 12 Feb 2007 07:22:33 -0000

eek! now i feel guilty about sending you email! LOL

Re: Violette and I Watch Bre Pettis

Jim Long — Sun, 18 Feb 2007 10:41:43 -0000

Violette is a doll!! Chris- being a dad ROCKS dontcha think?

Re: Your Show Itself is NOT the Money Maker

Jim Long — Mon, 19 Feb 2007 11:07:35 -0000

I currently work in a dying MSM system where I trade my skill set for hours/dollars. I've come to realize that if your goal is to monetize you need to be a community builder.

Your post buoys my thoughts on business strategy: "it’s a matter of reaching exactly the people you need to have hear your message."

Barry Diller from WSJ a couple of weeks ago: "Mr. Diller is betting on a different formula: featuring professionally produced, ad-supported video clips geared toward highly targeted audiences."

Fredrik de Wahl of Joost speaks of the "lean-forward" and "lean-backward" experiences. Joost is looking to build the latter. but I think people engage in the lean-forward experience when they are passionte about an idea or community.

Verge New Media's model:

Identify core constituencies
Discover their true champions
Create meaningful, relavent content around them
Find relavent sponsor who wants to be part of organic conversation
Repeat

Re: Your Show Itself is NOT the Money Maker

Jim Long — Wed, 21 Feb 2007 20:13:14 -0000

this has become a very interesting thread. i want to tee off from the un-expert idea because it resonates with me. Being a supposed "expert" in the field of videography or visual storytelling (two emmys, six Society of Professional Journalists Dateline awards, a reel chock full of history and world travel), I can tell you that the un-experts have bitch-slapped the "experts" and are taking over the world. I say that with great humility, respect and awe for those (myslef included now) un-experts. I can tell you the "experts" are scared...VERY, VERY scared. I was at 30 Rock on Monday and the implications of IPTV have them trembling. Funny, people who a couple of years ago wouldn't give me the time of day, now want to do dinner LOL. Seems to me the should be getting in touch of all of YOU GUYS!!

Re: Make Your Own PodCamp

Jim Long — Sun, 25 Feb 2007 15:07:08 -0000

hmmm did someone say Podcamp DC?

Re: Share Your Flickr Photos Please

Jim Long — Mon, 26 Feb 2007 09:21:02 -0000

wow you definitely have that "i'm sick of air travel" look on your face! good luck today

Re: My Office is a Coffeeshop

Jim Long — Sat, 10 Mar 2007 09:40:20 -0000

I use the coffee shop office for meetings too. it just gets tricky when you have to walk away from the laptop to "recycle" the coffee if you gather my meaning ;-)

Re: Twitter as a Community Tool

Jim Long — Sun, 11 Mar 2007 14:20:19 -0000

Twitter groups seems like a drop-dead simple idea. Which crossed my mind too. I'm sure it occured to the people who designed it and I'm surprised that it wasn't part of the original package. Twitter is cool, no doubt about it, as is your easy to digest breakdown of it's usefulness on Lifehack.

I wonder if some people are starting to over-think what it is. I got a kick out of Stowe Boyd's post on Twitter. Some interesting observations sure, but good greif, just make it useful for yourself.

Re: Brain Dump after Spring 2007 Video on the Net

Jim Long — Sun, 25 Mar 2007 14:09:14 -0000

I echo Grayson's remarks here. If there is a bright mind in this space that should be at the next VON it is her. Chris another good resource for women in video is here.

As Grayson said, shooting and trying to "report" from one of these things is very difficult. I feel like i cheated myself out of many other learning opportunities while i tracked, edited, encoded, and uploaded in the halls. But I think doing all of that was a worthwhile endeavor despite missing some great presentations.

A conference like this is WAY too big for one person to cover with a camera. This requires, dare I say it SpaceyG..., TEAM coverage.

Chris, enough can't be said about your hard work in bringing all of this together. Looking forward to the next one.

Re: Like a Sore in Your Mouth

Jim Long — Thu, 05 Apr 2007 10:27:37 -0000

Funny, when you first introduced me to Twitter, I thought "who the hell wants to see what I'm doing?!?". Now, like you, I'm hooked. I'm with you on Second Life. Not sure I'm ready to jump in on that. I'll wait and see if you become an evangalist, then I'll get on board. ;-)

Re: The Spirit of PodCamp

Jim Long — Thu, 05 Apr 2007 10:40:25 -0000

Your posts always cover a lot of important ground and I generally latch on to one of the many kernels that resonate with me. Finding your powers and believing in yourslef.

On the plane to San Jose for VON07, I was telling my seat neighbor about why I was going to the conference. As we chatted she mentioned the book "The Secret" which apparently has to do partly with believing in your vision. I was bouyed by her assertion that I probably didn't need to buy the book. I strongly believe in what I/we are doing.

Save your money. Don't buy those books. If you need some guideposts, read Chris Brogan's blog. Nuff said.

While it's certainly not ALL about making a living. For some of us, disruptive media has disrupted our current media careers ;-), so for me, it's largely about making a living.

What I found at VON07 was that all communities and viewpoints were respected.

Re: Why Do New Media Types Like Multiples

Jim Long — Wed, 11 Apr 2007 13:46:14 -0000

I'm working in my multi-threaded world for a number of reasons. I'll divid them into two categories: Practical and Inspirational.

PRACTICAL

- My bill-paying job in mainstream media is currently
going through tremendous upheaval.
- The economics of being "just" a network news cameraman
don't look good in the long run.

INSPIRATIONAL

- My introduction to social media, internet TV and participatory
communities has opened my eyes to real business
opportunity.
- Managing all of these roles is at once overwhelming and truly
energizing.

It's often difficult to focus well on all of these things at the same time. In fact, I feel like I'm cheating my family of my mental prescense of late. But a tremendous inspiration to me, is all of the people in this space and the simple idea of staying focused on where I see myslef and all of us down the road. We are the new "micro media moguls". I think all of our collective hard work will pay off.

Re: Extend the Conversation

Jim Long — Sun, 29 Apr 2007 16:04:30 -0000

None of the "masses" care about how social media works. Identify people's passions an build a community where they can come to watch, read, hear media you've made, and upload/share their own media and ideas. Concentrate on what people want to talk, read, and hear about and give them the tools to build a place of their own. No one cares how our computers work, we just turn them on and start Twittering. We sit around and push the envelope of all of these social media tools concentrating on the tools themselves. We expect the rest of the world to share our enthusiasm. Real people read, surf, jog, fish, dance, boat, fight, love, garden, camp, decorate, knit, pray, collect, shop and do innumerable other activities that don't inherently involve keyboard input. It's their passions that bring them together. Those passions are where we should put the tools to use.

Re: Subscribe to My Blog

Jim Long — Fri, 11 May 2007 11:57:15 -0000

dude you're TOTALLY on top of the world in my google reader!!!

Re: Jetset Community Site Launches

Jim Long — Sun, 13 May 2007 12:05:33 -0000

Zadi and Steve I'm watching you guys VERY closely and learning a lot. You guys are hard working, focused and ambitious and that will pay off. Thanks for being a living social media success "roadmap"!

Re: Make Your Blog Friendly

Jim Long — Fri, 25 May 2007 08:20:42 -0000

I'm with you on making comments easy. I really get frustrated with complex commenting systems.

I think equally important is making your blog encourage comments/conversation. Chris, you do this because it is your nature, and you do it very well. Sometimes, I find I need to be better about that. I'm glad I came across your link in Twitter (I've neglected my Google reader lately).

Thanks for helping me focus!

Re: 100 Comments- Mojo for Video

Jim Long — Sat, 23 Jun 2007 13:35:22 -0000

In my mind, the best video uses storytelling conventions that, while evolved and refined over the years, have remained largely constant since the pioneering efforts of the likes of Sergei Eisenstein in the early 20th century.

Motion pictures, film, video - however you describe this medium - it's a medium of emotion. There is a grammar to film, and it's structure, puntuation, and style are all tools that can be used to convey meaning and heighten emotion. A good visual storyteller can make an audience laugh or cry, make them feel anger or fear.

At every step of the production process, these gramatical conventions can and should be used with purpose. Lens focal length, aperture framing, lighting, and camera angle are some of the tools that empower the storyteller in the acquistion process. Dialectic montage, pacing, music, natural sound, and narration are important parts of the post-production toolkit.

With the advent of democratized, conversational media, we've entered an era where anyone can be a publisher. In this bi-directional communications construct, a new breed of audience seeks a one to one connection.

I believe traditional film storytelling tools can be applied to this new paradigm. By combining the best techniques and practices of traditional one to many, with the intimacy of one to one, or many to many conversation, new visual storytellers will engage audiences and build community. Those who understand this, I belive, will be the winners creating the most compelling content.

Re: 100 Comments- Mojo for Video

Jim Long — Sat, 23 Jun 2007 13:38:01 -0000

Derrick, a good visual storyteller can "paint" that regular cow purple. ;-)

Re: Declaring Your Indepdendence

Jim Long — Wed, 04 Jul 2007 13:35:56 -0000

Chris, I'm declaring independence from my role as simply "cameraman" for NBC News. And I've been shouting from the mountain top, to anyone who'll listen, REINVENT YOURSELF. Pioneers (like you) of new media, video blogging and other forms of online storytelling have proven that they can go out there and DO it - produce content, inspire and aggregate audience, and in some cases leverage the viewership for ad revenue.

Just being a skilled craftsperson in the media field is fast becoming a commodity. So I say to old media people - build that social media, community building skill set. To new media pioneers, ease up on the pitchfork and torch, scorched earth screeds that at times dominate the new media discourse. Take a few notes from old media dogs like me. ;-)

These type of collaborations will produce promising value propositions for content consumers and the marketers trying to reach them.

Re: New Media Types- Pay Attention to PodTech

Jim Long — Sat, 28 Jul 2007 11:05:18 -0000

chris, you've been telling people to up their game on the video side for some time now. I think Pod-Tech's problems are emblematic of this "anyone can do video" mindset that has driven a lot of emerging media.

True, anyone can do video. That is truly energizing and, in fact, revolutionary. But, just because anyone can to video, doesn't mean they deserve an audience. Here's my comment on Arrington's blog.

"Mike Arrington, at the spring VON conference, at your session with Robert Scoble, you said doing video was “hard”. You were half right. It’s hard when you do it RIGHT. By “right”, I mean having a working knowledge of the language of film.

I’ve got to echo the comments of Mike Butcher here. Video is nice “icing on the cake”, and when syndicated, can drive people to your site. I never really quite understood then need to SEE a 20 minute talking head. I think you can use video to tell business stories in a human compelling way. To do that though you need to have an understanding of the “grammar” or narrative style of visual storytelling.

If PodTech hopes to capitalize on producing their own content, they need to reach out to people who combine a traditional media skill set with a passion for emerging media. I’m just sayin’."

Re: Media Makers Next Steps

Jim Long — Mon, 30 Jul 2007 07:58:27 -0000

Firstly, thanks for the shout out!! I really admire what JETSET is doing with community. I think community is a HUGE part of this as well. All of the points you raise in this post are critical. I think the ability to evolve and grow in a shifting landscape is also vital.

Great thoughts!

Re: Big Media- Learn About Participation

Jim Long — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 11:52:00 -0000

I think you're spot on here (again) Chris. Seems like kind of a no- brainer. I guess old habits die hard.

Just by way of observation here, I saw this video a few weeks ago, and aside from the expected young hipster skew of this company, there appears to be not a single person of color working there.

Again, just an observation, but I find it weird.

Re: Moving On

Jim Long — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 09:58:43 -0000

Chris

You'll bring so much knowledge, vision, and passion to any organization looking to inspire and engage their audiences and customers. You make people think, and then act in truly amazing ways.

I hope that your next endeavor allows us to remain close!

Best,

Jim Long

Re: What it Felt Like to Have No Blog for 8 Days

Jim Long — Sat, 15 Mar 2008 17:10:56 -0000

Your blog is as smart and inspiring as it has always been Now it just looks REALLY nice too!

Re: Note the NRA’s tactics — does the tech industry have someone looking out for us?

Jim Long — Wed, 03 Jan 2007 14:10:01 -0000

I agree with issue over party. First, there are just as many conservative conversations that could be quashed by anti-neutrality legislation. Secondly, former Clinton press secretary Mike McCurry is out there shilling for the big phone companies!!

Let's get this ball rolling Robert!

Re: Jeff’s right, Stickam rocks

Jim Long — Sun, 07 Jan 2007 15:21:26 -0000

What about live reporting/vlogging applications... say from CES?

Re: Loren on “A list”

Jim Long — Fri, 23 Mar 2007 18:05:40 -0000

Hard work pays off. But Robert, I think you and I will agree the hardest working man at VON07 was Brogan. I think i might have come in a close second at least on the video side. I posted a show every day..TWICE tuesday. Arrington is half right about video. It's hard especially when you're a one-man-band!

I like Loren's schtick..he usually nails it.

Re: James Robertson asks “where’s the social networking value?”

Jim Long — Mon, 16 Jul 2007 23:18:30 -0000

Firstly, thanks for linking to my post! Deb Schultz' tagline on her blog says it best. "Technology changes, humans don't" We want to connect, we want to have a voice and have impact. Some tools allow us to do that better than others. Somtimes it's useful to connect to groups with common interests, other times it's good to get out of the echo chambers.

A Twitter friend @BlondeByDesign asked me to find her a soldier she could "take care of" on trip i recently made to Afghanistan. I met Sgt. Danny Allman in Kandahar and asked him to write down his email. Simple... done. I passed on the info. to @BlondeByDesign and she's whipped up a huge campaign to send Sgt. Allman and his comrades "care packages" The outpouring has been tremendous.

THAT, to me, is a real, measurable demonstration of the value of social networking. And Jonathan, Kandahar, I assure you is about as real world as it gets my friend!

Re: Rio, in your face, about gaming

Jim Long — Sat, 25 Aug 2007 17:51:27 -0000

I have no real interest in video games, but was very interested in this show. Very nice storytelling and use of the medium.

Re: Rio, in your face, about gaming

Jim Long — Sat, 25 Aug 2007 17:52:54 -0000

you guys looking for an emmy award winning cameraman with years network experience? ;-)

Re: Do I read all Twitters?

Jim Long — Mon, 08 Oct 2007 14:27:28 -0000

You're so right about this particular tool NOT being for everyone. I takes time, energy and effort, but it can be immesely useful in creating conversation and directing attention. So now I know when to find some @scobleizer quality time...Milan's feeding time!!

Re: Qik’s from SXSW

Jim Long — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 21:00:37 -0000

Robert, What a BLAST meeting you Rocky, Shel and EVERYONE else at SXSW. Thanks for the shout out! As you can imagine, I've been spending my evenings adding new Twitter friends. ;-)

I've found that audio is sort of the weak link on the N95, so we've both learned to work the camera mic pretty close. Noisy environments obviously make that tougher. To me, the game changer of the Qik platform is that it lets the audience participate via chat. That is beyond evolutionary.

Oh and that little spy camera that Ivan Pope was talking about is called a minox.

Re: The Art of Food Photography

Jim Long — Sun, 04 Feb 2007 16:10:40 -0000

Rebecca,

You are a PHENOMENAL storyteller! Really, you stuff is SO watchable. Very, very smart TV.

This particulare episode combines two of my passions!

Re: Creating real value for consumers with IPTV

Jim Long — Mon, 26 Mar 2007 13:04:53 -0000

Your points are very useful. But while you have good grounds to disagree with the interview subjects, saying the one you agree with is the only one worth watching isn't that useful. The others are demonstrative of the misunderstanding and skepticism out there beyond the technorati. I point out in the script that the success of IPTV partly rests on our ability to keep people informed. I certainly don't have a CLUE about much of this and I'm just dipping my toes in the water. I'm an old-skool news cameraman for pete's sake! As for the sampling, i stand by it's statistical validity (kidding!) I really do appreciate your comment and your thoughts on rural applications of IPTV are quite interesting. So yes this was in fact a teaser, a teaser that produced discourse like this. Thanks!

Re: Defining “quality” in video content.

Jim Long — Sat, 24 Mar 2007 16:04:20 -0000

Jonny, amazing, loose, expressive, nut case... I think we can apply all of those terms to you! ;-) But you've got that million dollar sig out "digitized with Jonny Goldstein". That's unique and that's COOL!

Re: VON07 wrap-up VIDEO

Jim Long — Mon, 26 Mar 2007 18:05:56 -0000

Grayson, Amani and I were just talking about "banding together" this morning. You are rock star in my book SpaceyG and i suspect there'll be collaboration in our future. Steve and Justin, thank you guys for being part of the conversation. The video WAS great becuase you guys were in it, and you helped me and anyone who watches understand why collaboration and participation are vital.

Re: VON07 wrap-up VIDEO

Jim Long — Tue, 27 Mar 2007 15:14:59 -0000

CC thanks for the permalinks tip!

Re: VON07 wrap-up VIDEO

Jim Long — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 22:44:11 -0000

You know.. you're right. Duly noted Ms McKinnon. I'm sure we'll connect again soon!

Re: Making Peace with Michael Rosenblum

Jim Long — Sat, 31 Mar 2007 21:12:04 -0000

Lenslinger,

If I am to glean from your short comment you believe that I am a convert to the "Church of Rosenblum" I must disabuse you of that notion. Neither you nor he should entertain that thought. My reference to Shelly Palmer's wise admonition on respect most assuredly cuts both ways.

Now for those of you who don't read Lenslinger's blog he is truly a renaissance cameraman and quite a prolific writer. Check him out!

the blogger

Re: Making Peace with Michael Rosenblum

Jim Long — Sat, 31 Mar 2007 21:36:31 -0000

Lenslinger,

my pop culture knowledge fails me. third bourbon NEVER a mistake ;-)

Re: Another important woman to watch in internet video

Jim Long — Mon, 02 Apr 2007 22:40:47 -0000

Now, now ladies! play nice on this here blog!

Re: Making it look easy.. practicing the art of visual storytelling

Jim Long — Wed, 04 Apr 2007 23:10:29 -0000

Thom,

Hat's off to EVERYONE serving in the military! Talk about keeping focused in utter chaos!

Re: Social Media Rock Stars and the Emergence of the “Micro Media Mogul”

Jim Long — Fri, 06 Apr 2007 22:19:06 -0000

Steve if you'd ask nicely, I'll bet Zadi would add you. ;-) Zadi I feel your energy here and agree with you 100% on this:

"I think we are ALL headed in a very interesting and exciting direction"

I feel the equal strong yet opposite forces working in traditional media. Tim Shey sounds like a great partner in this. I'm hoping I can get you guys on camera on what it's taken to reach this level of success.

Re: Disconnecting from the Digital World

Jim Long — Fri, 06 Apr 2007 22:45:18 -0000

Erin your video blog has a very uniqe voice and the videos are a fun, engaging look at everyday moments.

Re: Disconnecting from the Digital World

Jim Long — Sat, 07 Apr 2007 12:11:58 -0000

Carl I'm looking forward to meeting you at DC Media Makers. Steve, they learn young don't they!

Re: Disconnecting from the Digital World

Jim Long — Sun, 08 Apr 2007 13:34:34 -0000

Jay, In ten years, she'll probably be embarrased by it. ;-) In fifteen, it will make her smile. We old photogs can still spin a good yarn.

Re: “Tripod vs. No Tripod” and other “rules” of Video to Ignore

Jim Long — Mon, 09 Apr 2007 15:55:29 -0000

I long for the day that I attain the status of "gadfly".

Re: “Tripod vs. No Tripod” and other “rules” of Video to Ignore

Jim Long — Mon, 09 Apr 2007 17:21:10 -0000

Grayson, I couldn't agree more. In the long run that's what count's..quality. That's what will win the day. If great storytelling can be achieved through the construct of fast and portable, then by all means. Fast and portable isn't a solution it's an option.

Re: “Tripod vs. No Tripod” and other “rules” of Video to Ignore

Jim Long — Mon, 09 Apr 2007 23:20:47 -0000

Michael,

I think that inexpensive steadicam solution that SpaceyG showed us has very useful applicaions for indie film production. The DV steadicam products on the market are effective for motion dampening, but little more than shiny versions of what she's shown us. Every day news use? Probably not, but I think I may visit Home Depot tomorrow. (I don't do adsense, I do random product placement in comments)

Lenslinger,

So is that an antique tripod wooden, or an old pair of bolex or gitzo? I lost the tip of my right thumb to a bolex. You know the drill. Oh and on that standoff, who gets the money shot? The guy with stix and a 20x with the doubler in.

Re: Will Cell Phones Be The End of Live Trucks?

Jim Long — Tue, 10 Apr 2007 14:56:37 -0000

SpaceyG, I'm hiring you as my agent. ;-) Look, I was shooting a Today Show core for an upcoming Roker live shot in Wilmington, DE last week. The dear producer brought her PD150 along. She'd also been forced by NBC bean counters to pack two days of shooting into one. I was desperatley hoping she'd whip out her "VJ" mad skilz, but alas, to no avail. Where were you when I needed you???

Re: Will Cell Phones Be The End of Live Trucks?

Jim Long — Tue, 10 Apr 2007 15:31:39 -0000

If anyone can sell it Michael, it would be you! I must say though the market for specialists is a bit bearish.

Re: Will Cell Phones Be The End of Live Trucks?

Jim Long — Tue, 10 Apr 2007 15:37:55 -0000

and again WHERE WILL THE REPORTERS GO TO STAY WARM/COOL/DRY???? and obvisously with HD, multi-thread, uWave rx, COFDM, prompter coming back down the bird, comms, return etc. trucks will be around for a long while. Report back here from NAB bout trucks mudskipper!!

Re: Will Cell Phones Be The End of Live Trucks?

Jim Long — Tue, 10 Apr 2007 17:06:53 -0000

Vergel, you raise a very interesting point, to wit, may I direct you to my post on the notion of content "qualtity". Because you are in may ways correct, quality of transmisstion in only relevant when it's relevant. There is a metric known (as a musicologist like yourself is well aware) as Signal to Noise ratio. S/N can be applied from a purely technical aspect, down to a more cerebral type of measurement. Is meaning beiing conveyed or are we paying more attention to the artifice of using a live phone video. For that matter there's the equal and opposite aritfice of super-slick and overly glossy yes?

Vergel, thank you for making a comment! I wish I'd made podcampNYC, but i followed your Twitters. :-)

Re: Josh Wolf, the Blogger Code of Ethics and the Title of Journalist

Jim Long — Thu, 12 Apr 2007 13:55:23 -0000

Justin, of course pure objecitvity is impossible. Beyond that let's go ahead and semantically seperate "news cameraman" from "journalist" A news cameraman answers yes to "would you shoot that?"

I like your point on transparency and think it's vitally important.

Re: Josh Wolf, the Blogger Code of Ethics and the Title of Journalist

Jim Long — Thu, 12 Apr 2007 14:02:22 -0000

Andy,

I think anyone who looks at the first graph of my post will conlude that I haven't reacted strongly to to the notion of a bloggers code. I'm simply not sure. Perhaps it's adolescent non-conformity. Considering this blog is less than a month old, maybe that's to be expected. Besides, I'm running out of room in my sidebars for badges. :-)

Seriously, there is merit in the idea, I'm simply not sure (see first graph of post) if I'm ready to be attached to something like that. That's ok right?

Re: Josh Wolf, the Blogger Code of Ethics and the Title of Journalist

Jim Long — Thu, 12 Apr 2007 16:16:41 -0000

Michael,

Kevin Sites continues in that tradition.

I'll say it again: It takes far more strength and courage to tell the truth when it flys in the face of what you believe.

Oh, and make sure you stop by and say hi to Tim Russert out at NAB. ;-)

Re: Josh Wolf, the Blogger Code of Ethics and the Title of Journalist

Jim Long — Fri, 13 Apr 2007 09:02:43 -0000

Michael,

I'll just say you're generous in your a assessement of this little blog and the blogger, and I'll forego taking the bait on the comparison to any Presidential candidates. ;-)

Re: Today’s Shooting Assignment: The Pentagon’s V22 Osprey

Jim Long — Fri, 13 Apr 2007 22:38:23 -0000

Thom,

Looks like they're moving beyond the air show circuit!

Re: Jamal Albarghouti Spotlights the Role of Citizen Journalists in VA Tech Massacre

Jim Long — Thu, 19 Apr 2007 16:28:42 -0000

Thom and Michael thank you both for interesting perspectives. Thom thanks for giving a shout out to my twitters!

Re: The False Choice of New Media OR Old Media

Jim Long — Tue, 08 May 2007 12:19:39 -0000

Wow! great conversation extension here! Thank you all for fleshing out conversation.

Re: Old Media, Empower Employees To Be Brand Champions!

Jim Long — Mon, 14 May 2007 15:04:52 -0000

Thanks Steve! I think companies are figuring it out. I don't think my company would implement anything like this unless it was suggested by someone with a slide deck and VP attached to their name. I'm like the crazy uncle in the newsroom shouting "social media!". ;-)

Re: Old Media, Empower Employees To Be Brand Champions!

Jim Long — Mon, 14 May 2007 20:45:14 -0000

Chris you make some very useful comments here that really help propel the conversation forward.

Companies do not have conversations, people have conversations. Creating the ability for employees to have a human connection with the people who are passionate about their company is the important first step. Figuring out how to let them be human is the revolutionary requirement.

While this part of the equations seems simple, it is the one companies fear the most I suspect.

Re: Old Media, Empower Employees To Be Brand Champions!

Jim Long — Mon, 14 May 2007 20:46:07 -0000

Shaine, Texas State politics??? Now THAT'S great material! ;-)

Re: Old Media, Empower Employees To Be Brand Champions!

Jim Long — Tue, 15 May 2007 17:25:42 -0000

Jack, thank you for that encouraging post! Sorry for the delay in posting it, but Akismet spam blocker marked you as spam for some reason. I think your points are very useful and certainly point to valid corporate apprehensions. There's PLENTY of material I could kvetch about as a little guy in a monolithic media corporation. But, like the subtitle of Chris Brogan's blog,

I write about things that excite me.

The same goes for my Twitters!

Re: Old Media, Empower Employees To Be Brand Champions!

Jim Long — Thu, 17 May 2007 21:01:52 -0000

Amani, I'm VERY jazzed about the path your blog is taking. You, my friend, are the TRUTH! I'm keeping my eye on you. ;-)

Re: Old Media, Empower Employees To Be Brand Champions!

Jim Long — Fri, 18 May 2007 12:27:46 -0000

Cory, i'm preparing my "10-20-30" slide deck now!

Re: Old Media, Empower Employees To Be Brand Champions!

Jim Long — Fri, 18 May 2007 13:00:42 -0000

Kami, I'm with you 100% on disabusing people of the notion that legacy media is dead. Smart media plays will be collaborative efforts between traditional and independant content creators. Thank you for your thoughts here.

Re: CBS Finds Value In Niche Market Media

Jim Long — Wed, 23 May 2007 10:16:43 -0000

Tim thank you for stopping by and continuing the discussion. Perhaps i woreded the question poorly. By "what is the value" or deal, I meant what PRECISELY is the arrangement? As a micro media mogul in the making, I need to consider ALL viable options as i build a media business. So I suspect you and I should talk offline!

Re: Honoring Sacrifice This Memorial Day

Jim Long — Mon, 28 May 2007 20:01:14 -0000

Connie he was an amazing guy. I hope we did his story justice. and I hope I look that good when I'm 106!

Re: Honoring Sacrifice This Memorial Day

Jim Long — Mon, 28 May 2007 20:30:07 -0000

Brenda, in case you miss-Tivoed I've got a link to the story here which I'll email to you.

Re: Blogging At 35000 Feet With the Pentagon Press Corps

Jim Long — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 06:40:55 -0000

Becky, glad we met too! Jeff and Chris are a couple of very cool guys and love how they're pushing the limits of live video and how it is used. Thank you for visiting the blog!

Re: Blogging At 35000 Feet With the Pentagon Press Corps

Jim Long — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 06:45:48 -0000

Rox, everyone just loved meeting you. We were all VERY reluctant to leave Hawaii. We continue to fly west on our journey, so sadly, we'll have to re-connect another time. I'll pass on those Hawaiian hugs!

Re: Blogging At 35000 Feet With the Pentagon Press Corps

Jim Long — Sat, 02 Jun 2007 07:07:07 -0000

Scott, thank you for that very encouraging, thoughtful comment! That really put a kick in my step! I really enjoy this avenue of expression and I hope I offer different perspectives on the evolution of media. Being "out there" does have it's moments.

Thank YOU for being part of this! Looking forward to seeing you at the next DC Media Makers event!

Re: Blogging At 35000 Feet With the Pentagon Press Corps

Jim Long — Thu, 07 Jun 2007 15:13:22 -0000

Thom, it's very much a traveling office. In fact, it's more precisely an airborne Pentagon. There is all kinds of communications capability on the aircraft, I'd suggest a google of E4B to see what is public knowledge on that front. As for a TV reporting team, you're generally looking at a crew (camera/sound), producer, and correspondent. Wire services, newspapers, magazines and radio are generally one person operations. Somtimes print folk send still photographers, but an emerging trend is to have the reporter shoot stills as well. Reporters routinely share information and help one another on non-enterprise stories. Sometimes it's a full scale death match though, but that's rare. Food is provided by Air Force staff and we pay for it.

Re: Building Relationships With Social Media Tools

Jim Long — Sun, 17 Jun 2007 15:13:35 -0000

thank you all for furthering the conversation! Jack, I've actuaally heard the shot referred to as the "arms-length shot"

Re: Building Relationships With Social Media Tools

Jim Long — Sun, 17 Jun 2007 15:15:01 -0000

jon, you are very kind to say that. Thank you!

Re: Building Relationships With Social Media Tools

Jim Long — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 08:56:23 -0000

Connie, it was interesting that you got a first-hand look at some of the frustrations felt by my colleagues. From my perch I'm able to see both the challenges and opportunities that social/new media offer.

Grayson, I don't know who is more boring, Keen, or the self-referential sycophants who posted some astonishingly dull comments on his blog in order to get link love. Ironic while they all bash web 2.0 and social media, they're reading on posting on.. wait for it... A BLOG!

Re: Embedded With the Candidates, NBC News Videoblogging the Campaign

Jim Long — Mon, 25 Jun 2007 20:55:38 -0000

Len, I too would run into a lot of oppostion on the home front from both of my gals! Besides I've got other irons in the fire. Josh Leo looks like a goog man for the job.

Vaspers, I humbly accept the MVP award!

Bill, thank you for sending the link to that video!

Steve, you are, and have been a driving force in all of this cutting edge video stuff. Keep it up!

John, if you're going to promote the boss's website could ya add a link??? ;-)

Connie, that picture was taken in the newsroom by none other than @stalemac!

Re: Embedded With the Candidates, NBC News Videoblogging the Campaign

Jim Long — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 22:35:50 -0000

Hi Angela! It is odd that the job description doesn't mention the video duties. Both the NBC press release link and the National Journal job description link were included in an email describing these embedded reporter jobs. The political director of NBC has read this blog post, and has not told me otherwise. There are, as the NBC press release states, video duties involved.

Re: Twitter vs. Pownce and the Value Proposition of Social Media

Jim Long — Thu, 05 Jul 2007 23:20:57 -0000

WOW! What a great response! Thank you all for finishing my blog post. Lots and lots of great ideas.

Re: Social Networks As the “New Television”

Jim Long — Mon, 16 Jul 2007 15:30:17 -0000

Eric, another social convention that may be relevant here is simply being a nice, approachable person. You certainly operate that way and I think some "A-listers" do. An outcast in one place may become A-list somewhere else. Growth only occurs when there are disparate points of view given voice. Echo chambers are useless.

Re: Our Secret Trip to Iraq With President Bush

Jim Long — Thu, 06 Sep 2007 00:45:32 -0000

You guys are all inspiring to me. Thank you for cheering me on as my colleagues and I worked to cover the story!

Re: Amanda Congon, Katie Couric and The Diminishing Value of Celebrity in Media

Jim Long — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 16:49:10 -0000

Chuck, never said they weren't talented and beautiful! In respect to both, talent and beauty are abundantly clear. Sorry to all involved if i gave that short shrift!

Re: Amanda Congon, Katie Couric and The Diminishing Value of Celebrity in Media

Jim Long — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 23:06:44 -0000

Wow! once again you guys have completed the post, filling in the blanks and adding unique perspectives.

Re: Amanda Congon, Katie Couric and The Diminishing Value of Celebrity in Media

Jim Long — Sat, 29 Sep 2007 16:31:37 -0000

Jan, wonderful, thoughtful remarks.

Re: Social Media and Video As Conversation Agent – Speaking at DMAW Confab

Jim Long — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 09:26:50 -0000

CC really looking forward to our in-person, say over a HUGE vat of coffee to get us going LOL

Re: Social Media and Video As Conversation Agent – Speaking at DMAW Confab

Jim Long — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 09:39:39 -0000

Michelle, I think i get who we're referencing with the "throwing a bunch of links". You're absolutely right and your thoughts have been echoed on that. I think the "social" part is completely lost on some. Would you walk into a party, uninvited, and just start blathering on? Of course not! That's essentially what big companies do when they simply link-bot.

Re: Social Media and Video As Conversation Agent – Speaking at DMAW Confab

Jim Long — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 10:24:56 -0000

Jason, I think the key for companies is not to create a social media position or title, but rather to identify someone who understands these tools. I'll say this NBC is WELL aware of my online activity. As of this writing, they neither approve or disapprove of what I do. That is always subject to change.

Companies who identify a brand champion who understands social media will be much better positioned than those who simply try to mimic or ape what they see happening in this space.

Re: Era of Conversation – New Media Marketing Day Recap

Jim Long — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 23:08:09 -0000

Valeria, we'll make a Twitterer of you yet! It was delightful meeting you and look forward to seeing you speak at more events like this one. You are an inspiring, intelligent force in the social media space. I want to thank you, CC and Geoff for giving me moral support during the presentation.

Larissa, wasn't that cool? First and foremost, you were amazing with your live-blogging maddd zkillzzzz. I wish i'd gotten to the video portion sooner, but before i knew it I was getting the five minute cue! Look forward to seeing you again!

Re: Era of Conversation – New Media Marketing Day Recap

Jim Long — Sat, 13 Oct 2007 16:39:19 -0000

Mike, I dont' know if i really have a strategy per se. Overall, it's wise to listen before speaking, which most of us do. I look at Twitter as this huge repository if disparate skill sets, disciplines, and knowledge.

I love to see what everybody is doing, from the mundane to the exciting. It all moves by so fast that something will catch my eye and I'll latch on to a discussion. Other times I tweet what I'm doing because it may be of interest to folks. But overall, I think it's important to listen, engage, and respond to people. Be real. Be human.

Re: Local TV Transforms – Towers and Transmitters Meet the Social Web

Jim Long — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 11:28:06 -0000

Joe, Washington Post does a pretty impressive job with video, and they have a good stable of video shooters on staff (yikes!) Printing your check now Joe! ;-)

Tim, the more likely scenario is for those above to absorb good ideas and take credit. LOL (KIDDING!!)

thanks guys!

Re: Twitter: Show Me Added Value if You Want Me to Pay

Jim Long — Tue, 27 May 2008 15:57:35 -0000

hey! great to see all of you guys here! Margot, feel free to call me anytime re. video stuff. Marcus, you and Margot both echo my pricepoint for an added value product of $25. I mean are we crazy here?

Maria I can find PLENTY of things to distract me from work ;)

Re: Trendspotting – Finding Opportunity in Career Uncertainty

Jim Long — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 18:24:48 -0000

Jcorn your comment "I’d like to also note that social niche networks do work but I believe they work only if people are truly engaged in them and not just using them to spam people." is VERY crucial and i couldn't agree with you more.

Ann what is the social network you're talking about?

Re: Trendspotting – Finding Opportunity in Career Uncertainty

Jim Long — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 18:41:19 -0000

Patricia, this is why we need to talk with you. You are VERY VERY smart! :) Looking forward to a chat.

Re: Trendspotting – Finding Opportunity in Career Uncertainty

Jim Long — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 19:05:15 -0000

Thanks Adele! from your lips to God's ears!

Re: Trendspotting – Finding Opportunity in Career Uncertainty

Jim Long — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 08:38:13 -0000

Stephen, you raise some valid points. What we're building is something that wouldn't likely appeal to you anyway. It's a niche-market social network and content site. I don't think any new social network is "necessary" per se. But I do think, when executed properly, they can provide value and even promote real life activities. So while you seem to bristle at this notion, I'm energized by it.

George, I'll DM you some deets. :)

Re: Trying to Stay Relevant as the Media Sands Shift – TV Newser Summit

Jim Long — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 14:41:38 -0000

Michael, If you call yourself the "father of videojournalism" and tell people like me that my career is effectively over, well you're going to get called a couple of names :) besides "serial consultant" isn't too terrible. In fact that might be my next career!