[Coco] Cocofest

[Bill Pierce]

Aaron,
Very undestandable point. I have seen videos that were takin in which the people on tape had no idea it was recorded and have seen it start feuds in families and friends. I just assumed you had the camera, as you said, in plain sight and everyone had acted accordingly. 
Maybe next year a BIG sign saying "SMILE, you're on the internet!!" or "Big Brother IS Watching You!"
My next question would be what format do you have and could it be edited to just show points of interest and any key speakers and such? Maybe not eh? Note: I have the capability (and software) to view and edit most forms of video.

It was just a thought for those of us who missed the feed. I had comepltely forgotten it till the following week when some were talking about the fest on the list. I felt like kicking myself for missing it. Had I been in a better position, I would've been there myself. I hope to be able to arrange to go next year, maybe even do a Midi demonstration with live music. I was actually supposed to do that at one of Ron Bull's "Bull Fests" but we had a hurricane here that week and I was busy saving my home...

Bill P

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Bill Pierce
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-----Original Message-----
From: Aaron Wolfe <aawolfe at gmail.com>
To: CoCoList for Color Computer Enthusiasts <coco at maltedmedia.com>
Sent: Fri, Nov 2, 2012 4:26 pm
Subject: Re: [Coco] Cocofest


On Fri, Nov 2, 2012 at 3:56 PM, Bill Pierce <ooogalapasooo at aol.com> wrote:
>
> I know the last fest was broadcast on the internet. Is there anyone that 
posted these broadcasts for viewing? Or are there any sites that have at least 
pictures? If anyone has copies of the broadcasts or pictures I would gladly 
create a page on my site for them.
>
> Bill P
>

I streamed the video in a way that isn't easily recordable, and
intentionally did not record the source.  This is because in talking
with those who were not excited about the idea of a live stream, I
came to understand what I think are some very valid concerns.

There are some portions of the fest, such as a presentation where the
presenter is aware of the recording, or a "everybody say hi to the
folks at home" type video that Allen Huffman has put together in the
past, where I think recording is great.  However for the majority of
the time we are visiting, having conversation, sharing ideas etc.
We're not putting on a show.  Don't want to worry about everything we
say or do being "on the record".  Detracting from the enjoyment of
those at the fest is the last thing I'd want to do.

To balance this with the goal of extending awareness and provide some
amount of participation for those who cannot attend, I tried to set up
the camera in a very obviously visible place with a laptop open to the
chatroom.  This way people who were "on camera" and in range of the
mic hopefully were there because they want to be, and they could talk
with the guys online.  I probably didn't get that part perfect but I'm
learning as we go :)

An interesting thing that sort of just happened was that John Mark
Mobley started chatting with the guys online, and then carried the
camera/laptop around the floor showing them things they asked to see,
answering questions and so on.  I thought that was great and I know
the guys online enjoyed it.

Anyway... back to your question, I hope there are no recording of the
feed and I tried to prevent it, hopefully you'll understand why.  I
think there is a way to record appropriate parts and share them but I
didn't have that in place last year.

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