Give me some dance inspiration! [more inside]
posted by pica on Nov 7, 2009 - 3 answers

I need advice in setting up secure, online video classes. [more inside]
posted by jabo on Nov 5, 2009 - 6 answers

Help me track down my uncle's appearance on CNN's "American Morning" this morning. [more inside]
posted by Roach on Nov 5, 2009 - 3 answers

Can anyone recommend a video sharing web service for private viewing? In other words not you tube. [more inside]
posted by tangyraspberry on Oct 29, 2009 - 8 answers

Why are browser-based videos so slow on my computer? [more inside]
posted by dephlogisticated on Oct 27, 2009 - 13 answers

Lately I've had a few business ideas that I think need concept videos, which would involve moderate CG and production, to properly explain. What are my options, in the price range of nothing (film/graphics students?) to around $1000?
posted by ben5757 on Oct 27, 2009 - 2 answers

How do I add an additional audio track to a .avi movie file in OSX? I downloaded a full length movie, it had stereo channel audio, but one of the audio tracks was still missing, possibly the center channel that was lost from a surround sound mix when it was bounced to standard 2 channel audio. I now have the missing audio file and need to add it to the other two. [more inside]
posted by Charlie Lesoine on Oct 25, 2009 - 5 answers

Do you know of any camcorders or portable video recorders with composite (analog) input? [more inside]
posted by jstech on Oct 24, 2009 - 2 answers

What are some documentaries/movies/video clips that are about the Annexation of Texas? [more inside]
posted by kylej on Oct 23, 2009 - 1 answer

I have a substantial amount of anime that I'd like to watch, but a less-than-perfect system for doing it. Pretty much all of it is in .mkv files (h.264 video and AAC audio) with subtitles, and I'd like to transcode them to a format that's playable on either my iPhone or my PS3 with subtitles intact. I've tried both handbrake and VLC, and I either get 1) no subtitles in handbrake or 2) encoder errors in VLC. So, hive mind, what am I doing wrong here?
posted by Oktober on Oct 23, 2009 - 8 answers

I've been asked to write a series of scripts for online videos and I have no idea what to charge. Do you know the going rate for this type of service? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 23, 2009 - 4 answers

What are the best options for a desk mounted VESA compatible articulating arm for the new 27" iMac? [more inside]
posted by fairmettle on Oct 23, 2009 - 8 answers

My sweetie gave me a Flip (UltraHD) for my birthday. I've never had a video recorder before... besides the obvious recording of fambly events and such, what sorts of cool, interesting, and potentially artsy things can I do with it? [more inside]
posted by deCadmus on Oct 21, 2009 - 10 answers

When it comes to editing and producing video, is it the CPU or the GPU the makes all the difference? I've read many different things and I work with video all the time and it seems that CPU power is what makes the difference when doing final processing and transcoding. Only GPU stuff is the GUI during editing. Rest after... [more inside]
posted by tropikal on Oct 21, 2009 - 12 answers

Help me find a Halloween "video mash-up" for a kids party [more inside]
posted by pearlybob on Oct 21, 2009 - 3 answers

I'm interested in detecting edits in a given video stream. Is there any literature out there on edit detection? [more inside]
posted by yegga on Oct 19, 2009 - 3 answers

What's this kids sing-along video I'm remembering from the '80s? [more inside]
posted by The Winsome Parker Lewis on Oct 15, 2009 - 2 answers

Okay, so how are people making those video remixes that are ever so popular right now? [more inside]
posted by nitsuj on Oct 15, 2009 - 3 answers

I'm doing a show in Toronto involving rear-projection (both of plain white light with a person creating a shadow, and of video). I'm trying to locally source thin, white plastic sheeting to use for a large screen, by this week or next week. [more inside]
posted by sixswitch on Oct 14, 2009 - 5 answers

I have three (Windows) video applications and one monitor. I want to be able to switch quickly (and as seamlessly as possible) between them running full-screen on the monitor (with keyboard hotkeys). Any idea how to do this?
posted by frenetic on Oct 14, 2009 - 4 answers

I have a Sony DCR-DVD92 video camcorder that records video on DVD-Rs. I have finalized the disc on the camera and I'm trying to capture the video onto my PC for storage/editing, but the camera doesn't seem to connect to my PC, and my PC DVD player doesn't seem to recognize the mini DVD-Rs that the camera uses. Any suggestions?
posted by Alexdan4 on Oct 14, 2009 - 4 answers

Prosumer Digital Video camera bought in NY to take to Middle East. Problems with video formats even in 2009? [more inside]
posted by xetere on Oct 14, 2009 - 4 answers

Possibly NSFW links. I need to make preview clips of a LOT of video files. What can I do to take existing WMV and/or MPG files and chop out say 10 seconds for a preview...Automatically. [more inside]
posted by sandra_s on Oct 14, 2009 - 5 answers

What's the most iconic blue-jeans video ad?
posted by funkbrain on Oct 13, 2009 - 29 answers

Best RAID / Backup system for HD video on a Mac Pro? [more inside]
posted by shinynewnick on Oct 13, 2009 - 12 answers

Recommend a good (VERY BASIC!) video editing program I can use at work. (Must support HD video and work in Windows XP!) [more inside]
posted by PetiePal on Oct 12, 2009 - 5 answers

How do I use Vegas Pro 9? I can't find a lot of useful or free info on the web or on Sony's website. [more inside]
posted by tenaciousd on Oct 11, 2009 - 9 answers

Where can I find that video of the guy who starts laughing on a subway car and it infectiously spreads to all the passengers? Can't believe my google-fu is failing me here, but there you go. [more inside]
posted by slappy_pinchbottom on Oct 11, 2009 - 2 answers

How can I keep these videos from crashing Windows every time I try to get to them? [more inside]
posted by reticulatedspline on Oct 11, 2009 - 7 answers

How can I rotate videos made with a Sony Handycam HDR-XR500V just a little to make the horizon level? The format the Sony makes is .m2ts. Just learning to use Pinnacle Studio 12. No success googling. Thanks.
posted by wsg on Oct 8, 2009 - 7 answers

Can I get Big Ten Network football games on streaming video online? [more inside]
posted by ragtimepiano on Oct 8, 2009 - 5 answers

I am trying to build an automated solution to convert MKV files to MP4 without re-encoding on Mac OS X, using AppleScript, Automator, etc. and I need help! [more inside]
posted by joshrholloway on Oct 6, 2009 - 10 answers

What is the best way of creating a moving graphic timeline in a video presentation? [more inside]
posted by merocet on Oct 5, 2009 - 2 answers

How can I play console games through my computer monitor? [more inside]
posted by flatluigi on Oct 5, 2009 - 9 answers

I work too much and don't get out anymore. Help me acquire some (more) great live punk rock albums/DVDs. [more inside]
posted by Ufez Jones on Oct 4, 2009 - 13 answers

Hey does anyone remember this IBM commercial from the late 90's or so? [more inside]
posted by canoehead on Oct 4, 2009 - 0 answers

A few years ago I saw this video type thing and am wondering the name. Its kind of fuzzy memory. A girl is sitting in front of a class of people. They were saying she is empty inside. A guy went inside of her and was lost in a desert. I forget the rest and I am very stumped.
posted by AdamOddo on Oct 3, 2009 - 2 answers

How can I turn a movie taken with a digital point-and-shoot into a photographic panorama? [more inside]
posted by TheyCallItPeace on Sep 29, 2009 - 6 answers

I am looking for a site with editable funny videos I can personalize and use on a neighbor. Any suggestions?
posted by Macboy on Sep 28, 2009 - 4 answers

I'm looking for PC/Mac (have both) games similar to Indigo Prophecy and Shadow of Destiny. I loved the games because of the way your previous choices influence later ones, as well as the surreal and psychological aspects present. Both of the games have a similar 'feel' that I'm looking for. Any suggestion is great as long as it's not a point and click adventure game.
posted by biochemist on Sep 27, 2009 - 8 answers

Which mini camcorder should I get - the Kodak Zi8 or the Flip Ultra HD? [more inside]
posted by hot soup girl on Sep 26, 2009 - 5 answers

Flash animators: When I export my flash cartoon to quicktime, moving objects leave behind horrible artifacts. Apparently I am not the only one with this problem. If Flash's quicktime export is so crummy, how do the professionals publish their cartoons to video? [more inside]
posted by buriednexttoyou on Sep 26, 2009 - 12 answers

I need to record myself giving a presentation for school. My laptop has a built in webcam and microphone. What free Windows software would you recommend for this task?
posted by gocubbies on Sep 24, 2009 - 4 answers

I have an older SD/HD tube TV: Toshiba 32HF73. When watching SD shows in 4:3, it looks perfect. When watching 16:9 HD shows, it overscans in all directions. It doesn't matter what the source is (TiVo, Xbox360, etc.). The TV's on-screen menus don't seem to have a setting that deals with the issue. Any ideas on what I can do? [more inside]
posted by Citrus on Sep 23, 2009 - 3 answers

Can you help me connect my optical-out DVD players to my new HDMI-in HDTV? [more inside]
posted by Dr. Wu on Sep 22, 2009 - 12 answers

Technostupid question filter: How to make unwatchable YouTube files from the Temp Files folder watchable on my computer? [more inside]
posted by Mael Oui on Sep 21, 2009 - 13 answers

Can you recommend a simple video editor that can let me cut and add watermarks to mp4 file? [more inside]
posted by jeff1010 on Sep 20, 2009 - 10 answers

Need help finding a very specific online video function: the ability to remove playback controls. [more inside]
posted by jbickers on Sep 20, 2009 - 6 answers

Our Organization uses Windows live messenger to connect clients at remote locations (children and their parents who are separated by distance). We chose this program because of it's ease of use/install for the general public. Unfortunately, some of the connections are poor quality; the video cuts out or the voice is garbled or the connection stalls altogether. MS says all that is required is dial up but we always require broadband to connect. i cannot find a comprehensive list of system/bandwidth requirements or troubleshooting tips. Any help in these areas would be excellent! Thank you!
posted by lake59 on Sep 16, 2009 - 5 answers

What is the lowest priced IP camera with optical zoom for use as webcam to display a mountain to the public? [more inside]
posted by fenwaydirtdog on Sep 16, 2009 - 4 answers