14 Nov 2008

This is a brilliant way to promote the University of Nottingham and education as a whole. Make funny, exciting and accessible videos and people will flock to them. even better if they are fronted by a sterotypical mad scientist.

http://www.periodicvideos.com/

13 Nov 2008

This is a great example of original thinking from a Youtube Video Producer, very cleverly edited and also incredibly funny. Most impressed. Check out the channel

6 Nov 2008

Frameline video asset management on a budget

Full MPEG7 video asset management for the Mac for only £79, bargain. Not used it yet but it seems to provide everything needed to keep track of a massive library of content with complete…


5 Nov 2008

Evernote for micro blogging?

Guest post by me on 140Char.com on how Evernote could be useful for Micro Blogging as well as being the best productivity app to save me from the effects of a sieve for a brain.


4 Nov 2008

What is Evernote? | A very cool productivity app


Evernote allows you to easily capture information in any environment using whatever device or platform you find most convenient, and makes this information accessible and searchable at any time, from anywhere.


3 Nov 2008

This little piece got me my new job at which.co.uk. Angus Farquhar Video Producer lives on.

So now after 6 years I move on from motorcyclenews.com to set up Which? with in house video production. A challenge I am realy looking forward.

The site currently has a few commisioned videos that have been well accpeted but Which? now want to upscale production and bring it in house.

Having set up MCN with video from scratch over the last three years, I’m looking forward to being able to put my skills in to practice in a new environment.

Big thanks go out to all at MCN for allowing me the space to develop the video offering. All the support from the guys that helped me produce the content has been absolutely invaluable.

Onwards and upwards.

29 Sep 2008

Nikon D90 v Canon 5D MkII

Ok, I may have been a little quick to dismiss the Nikon D90 when I saw the video footage produced by the Canon 5D.

Admittedly the video from the 5D is quite remarkable but didn’t realise that the Canon is five times more expensive than the Nikon.

I’ve had a little look around and to be honest. although it is not quite the same quality as the Canon 5D, the video from the Nikon is pretty damned good and the price makes it much more accessible to enthusiasts and people like me that want to use several of them to provide to photojournalists.

The only real downside I can see is the lack of external mic support.


25 Sep 2008

Canon 5D MkII is the video journalist's nirvana

So much for the Nikon D90, the new Canon5D mkII is my new love. The quality of video it can shoot is incredible..and 21MP stills to boot.


18 Sep 2008

Video: 150,000 turn out for Rockers Reunion at Brighton

Brighton was taken over by bikers on Sunday, as over 40,000 motorcycle riders turned out for the Ace Café Rockers Reunion. 150,000 people turned out to watch Vintage British machines mingle with…


12 Sep 2008

Friday funny: Yamaha R1-engined golf kart

Think golf is boring and an old mans game? Well how about livening the game up with a golf kart? Not just any old golf kart, mind. One with the engine from a 2007 Yamaha YZF-R1 that produces 125bhp!…


12 Sep 2008

We all love motorcycle travelling

We organize sidecar rides for handicapped fellows - this year it was a ride from Prague to Casablanca which was supported by BMW Club Praha members and many other sponsors. We coordinate our…


11 Sep 2008

Yamaha Past Masters race series videos

MCN’s Chris Newbigging recently took part in a round of the Yamaha Past Masters race series and here we have video action from several rounds of the Past Masters series. You can almost smell the…


9 Sep 2008

Video: See and hear the 2009 Yamaha R1 in action

The first video has emerged of the 2009 Yamaha R1 in action and it sounds incredible. Check out the video on the right to see the new 2009 Yamaha R1 in action as part of a US promo video and…


6 Sep 2008

Video: The Brits are back for Donington

The Donington round of the World Superbike championship has got a massive lineup of Brits, both wildcard and regular. We caught up with some of them a the pre-race press conference. Check out the…


5 Sep 2008

Bennetts Babes on bucking bike

Models ride a bucking motorcycle in this saucy viral video released by bike insurer Bennetts. Get insurance for your motorbike The Bennetts Babes, including Miss England finalist Amy Dargan, have to…