Comments on: Credible cellphone video of Saddam’s execution leaked http://www.lostremote.com/2006/12/31/credible-cellphone-video-of-saddams-execution-leaked/ Where TV Finds the Future Sat, 05 Jul 2008 03:07:21 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Liey http://www.lostremote.com/2006/12/31/credible-cellphone-video-of-saddams-execution-leaked/#comment-698823 Liey Fri, 18 Jan 2008 14:21:11 +0000 http://www.lostremote.com/2006/12/31/credible-cellphone-video-of-saddams-execution-leaked/#comment-698823 Wow, thanks for the excellent information! Wow, thanks for the excellent information!

]]> By: Lynn http://www.lostremote.com/2006/12/31/credible-cellphone-video-of-saddams-execution-leaked/#comment-122939 Lynn Tue, 09 Jan 2007 16:21:24 +0000 http://www.lostremote.com/2006/12/31/credible-cellphone-video-of-saddams-execution-leaked/#comment-122939 I agree with fhj....but he's worse than a pig and he deserved worse...he deserved no respect.... I agree with fhj….but he’s worse than a pig and he deserved worse…he deserved no respect….

]]> By: Vinny http://www.lostremote.com/2006/12/31/credible-cellphone-video-of-saddams-execution-leaked/#comment-116158 Vinny Tue, 02 Jan 2007 01:51:42 +0000 http://www.lostremote.com/2006/12/31/credible-cellphone-video-of-saddams-execution-leaked/#comment-116158 So to recap, I can watch a grainy Saddam video from a cellphone or a crystal clear HD picture of some entertainment story repackaged as news because the network is playing the TV show the person stars in. You're right, Rob. They really don't get it. People are seeking news now like never before, and instead of giving us more news, they're just crapping on the sources that aren't alphabet networks. Screw 'em. So to recap, I can watch a grainy Saddam video from a cellphone or a crystal clear HD picture of some entertainment story repackaged as news because the network is playing the TV show the person stars in.

You’re right, Rob. They really don’t get it. People are seeking news now like never before, and instead of giving us more news, they’re just crapping on the sources that aren’t alphabet networks.

Screw ‘em.

]]> By: Rob http://www.lostremote.com/2006/12/31/credible-cellphone-video-of-saddams-execution-leaked/#comment-116153 Rob Tue, 02 Jan 2007 01:40:20 +0000 http://www.lostremote.com/2006/12/31/credible-cellphone-video-of-saddams-execution-leaked/#comment-116153 Brian Williams just now reported (January 1st, 5:30 PM on the West Coast) the cellphone video of Saddam's execution as "poor quality, grainy, cellphone video" ... Whoever wrote that script doesn't get it. It's not about the quality of the video. It's about the fact that other people have already posted: With cellphones, handicams, digital cameras and Internet access people can now have near-real-time access to the news without having to rely on waiting for mainstream media outlets. Brian Williams just now reported (January 1st, 5:30 PM on the West Coast) the cellphone video of Saddam’s execution as “poor quality, grainy, cellphone video” …

Whoever wrote that script doesn’t get it.

It’s not about the quality of the video. It’s about the fact that other people have already posted: With cellphones, handicams, digital cameras and Internet access people can now have near-real-time access to the news without having to rely on waiting for mainstream media outlets.

]]> By: Alan A. Reiter http://www.lostremote.com/2006/12/31/credible-cellphone-video-of-saddams-execution-leaked/#comment-115788 Alan A. Reiter Mon, 01 Jan 2007 18:08:55 +0000 http://www.lostremote.com/2006/12/31/credible-cellphone-video-of-saddams-execution-leaked/#comment-115788 A CNN correspondent reported that there's a "Bluetooth frenzy" in Iraq as Iraqis transfer the Saddam execution camera phone video from phone to phone. In all the years (28) I've been analyzing wireless communications I've rarely seen a technology that's as important. The camera phone, with its ability to almost instantaneously transmit photos and videos, is revolutionary. There are still analysts who disparage the "crappy" camera phone photos. Well, I've got two, 3.2 megapixel camera phones on my desk and expect to test a five megapixel some time this year. I can also shoot camera phone videos at 30 fps. But it's more than just about quality. It's about one billion people being able to document what occurs around them, and then alert their friends, family or the world. It's now possible to use a camera phone to stream live video to a TV station for broadcast over the air. I wouldn't be surprised if there were services that would allow consumers to do live streaming on Web sites. As a former full time journalist (M.S. in journalism/broadcasting -- many years ago) and now a wireless data consultant, I know the camera phone is truly empowering the "ordinary" citizen. Many analysts also are disparaging mobile TV -- saying no one will watch TV on tiny screens. They will be proven wrong because they fail to learn the lesson of continuing improvements in technology. You can buy a phone with a larger screen. And, cellular screen resolution is improving, network performance is improving and a wealth of TV programs are becoming available. It takes time, but it's just the beginning. A world of real-time, streaming "citizen broadcasts" is on the way. This isn't the end of big media, as some have predicted, but an enhancement. A CNN correspondent reported that there’s a “Bluetooth frenzy” in Iraq as Iraqis transfer the Saddam execution camera phone video from phone to phone.

In all the years (28) I’ve been analyzing wireless communications I’ve rarely seen a technology that’s as important. The camera phone, with its ability to almost instantaneously transmit photos and videos, is revolutionary.

There are still analysts who disparage the “crappy” camera phone photos. Well, I’ve got two, 3.2 megapixel camera phones on my desk and expect to test a five megapixel some time this year. I can also shoot camera phone videos at 30 fps.

But it’s more than just about quality. It’s about one billion people being able to document what occurs around them, and then alert their friends, family or the world.

It’s now possible to use a camera phone to stream live video to a TV station for broadcast over the air. I wouldn’t be surprised if there were services that would allow consumers to do live streaming on Web sites.

As a former full time journalist (M.S. in journalism/broadcasting — many years ago) and now a wireless data consultant, I know the camera phone is truly empowering the “ordinary” citizen.

Many analysts also are disparaging mobile TV — saying no one will watch TV on tiny screens. They will be proven wrong because they fail to learn the lesson of continuing improvements in technology. You can buy a phone with a larger screen. And, cellular screen resolution is improving, network performance is improving and a wealth of TV programs are becoming available.

It takes time, but it’s just the beginning.

A world of real-time, streaming “citizen broadcasts” is on the way.

This isn’t the end of big media, as some have predicted, but an enhancement.

]]> By: Allen http://www.lostremote.com/2006/12/31/credible-cellphone-video-of-saddams-execution-leaked/#comment-115640 Allen Mon, 01 Jan 2007 15:02:37 +0000 http://www.lostremote.com/2006/12/31/credible-cellphone-video-of-saddams-execution-leaked/#comment-115640 It was on the Google video site long before YouTube. I posted a link to it a couple of days ago (it's still awaiting moderation) in another Saddam thread here. It was on the Google video site long before YouTube. I posted a link to it a couple of days ago (it’s still awaiting moderation) in another Saddam thread here.

]]> By: Q Tip http://www.lostremote.com/2006/12/31/credible-cellphone-video-of-saddams-execution-leaked/#comment-114823 Q Tip Sun, 31 Dec 2006 20:54:45 +0000 http://www.lostremote.com/2006/12/31/credible-cellphone-video-of-saddams-execution-leaked/#comment-114823 The Revver video gives money to Andrew Breitbart of Drudge Report/Huffington Post fame and Breitbart.com sorta-fame. Click my name if you're curious. The Revver video gives money to Andrew Breitbart of Drudge Report/Huffington Post fame and Breitbart.com sorta-fame. Click my name if you’re curious.

]]> By: fhj http://www.lostremote.com/2006/12/31/credible-cellphone-video-of-saddams-execution-leaked/#comment-114712 fhj Sun, 31 Dec 2006 18:32:19 +0000 http://www.lostremote.com/2006/12/31/credible-cellphone-video-of-saddams-execution-leaked/#comment-114712 it's great to see that pig got what he deserved. it’s great to see that pig got what he deserved.

]]> By: Vinny http://www.lostremote.com/2006/12/31/credible-cellphone-video-of-saddams-execution-leaked/#comment-114638 Vinny Sun, 31 Dec 2006 17:05:50 +0000 http://www.lostremote.com/2006/12/31/credible-cellphone-video-of-saddams-execution-leaked/#comment-114638 One of the things that makes the web so powerful is the lack of an editorial filter for most sites. In the news biz, most producers and staff look at a story for its appropriateness and decide whether or not to air it (think the Mohammed cartoons) while the web has no such filter for the most part and people are out to get the most interesting stories and angles not the ones they "can" air... With the rise of YouTube this year, I think that was more obvious. In 2007, it's going to be even more potent and news outlets that think we care more about K-Fed and Britney than the world around us are going to feel that pinch in a profound way. One of the things that makes the web so powerful is the lack of an editorial filter for most sites. In the news biz, most producers and staff look at a story for its appropriateness and decide whether or not to air it (think the Mohammed cartoons) while the web has no such filter for the most part and people are out to get the most interesting stories and angles not the ones they “can” air…

With the rise of YouTube this year, I think that was more obvious. In 2007, it’s going to be even more potent and news outlets that think we care more about K-Fed and Britney than the world around us are going to feel that pinch in a profound way.

]]> By: jeff lowenstein http://www.lostremote.com/2006/12/31/credible-cellphone-video-of-saddams-execution-leaked/#comment-114620 jeff lowenstein Sun, 31 Dec 2006 16:18:23 +0000 http://www.lostremote.com/2006/12/31/credible-cellphone-video-of-saddams-execution-leaked/#comment-114620 Thank you Steve for your 24/7 effort! This is the future of news. Edwin Diamond would have been proud. Thank you Steve for your 24/7 effort! This is the future of news. Edwin Diamond would have been proud.

]]> By: thedetroitchannel http://www.lostremote.com/2006/12/31/credible-cellphone-video-of-saddams-execution-leaked/#comment-114618 thedetroitchannel Sun, 31 Dec 2006 16:16:01 +0000 http://www.lostremote.com/2006/12/31/credible-cellphone-video-of-saddams-execution-leaked/#comment-114618 speaking of you tube- they have a different looking homepage up today. chevy is making the "bold moves" instead of ford with their weeklong sponsorship. i kid you not, i purchased an '07 chevy equinox on friday for my 16 year-old daughter partly because of the ad there which links to a chevy webchannel. that, and the fact she just wouldn't let me forget that i bought her older brother a brand new car when he was 16. but that's besides the point. speaking of you tube- they have a different looking homepage up today.

chevy is making the “bold moves” instead of ford with their weeklong sponsorship.

i kid you not, i purchased an ‘07 chevy equinox on friday for my 16 year-old daughter partly because of the ad there which links to a chevy webchannel. that, and the fact she just wouldn’t let me forget that i bought her older brother a brand new car when he was 16. but that’s besides the point.

]]> By: thejustcuriouschannel http://www.lostremote.com/2006/12/31/credible-cellphone-video-of-saddams-execution-leaked/#comment-114592 thejustcuriouschannel Sun, 31 Dec 2006 15:39:24 +0000 http://www.lostremote.com/2006/12/31/credible-cellphone-video-of-saddams-execution-leaked/#comment-114592 fair enough. have a great new year! fair enough.

have a great new year!

]]> By: Steve Safran http://www.lostremote.com/2006/12/31/credible-cellphone-video-of-saddams-execution-leaked/#comment-114588 Steve Safran Sun, 31 Dec 2006 15:31:54 +0000 http://www.lostremote.com/2006/12/31/credible-cellphone-video-of-saddams-execution-leaked/#comment-114588 It's a good question and one I'm sure other will ask. To me, the news is that the video is on those sites. So I think there's value in sending people to the sites to see the context of how the video is making the rounds. Because LR is about convergence media and not the news as such, I believe it is worth newsies seeing it as the world is seeing it. It’s a good question and one I’m sure other will ask. To me, the news is that the video is on those sites. So I think there’s value in sending people to the sites to see the context of how the video is making the rounds. Because LR is about convergence media and not the news as such, I believe it is worth newsies seeing it as the world is seeing it.

]]> By: thejustcuriouschannel http://www.lostremote.com/2006/12/31/credible-cellphone-video-of-saddams-execution-leaked/#comment-114584 thejustcuriouschannel Sun, 31 Dec 2006 15:28:05 +0000 http://www.lostremote.com/2006/12/31/credible-cellphone-video-of-saddams-execution-leaked/#comment-114584 then why not embed it? then why not embed it?

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