I'm trying out a new video embedding feature on our blog posts. There is a handy plugin for our website that makes it possible to attach videos from Blip and YouTube directly to our blog posts, and automatically embed them into the body of the post. It's pretty neat.

I chose this interesting promotional piece from the Cambridge Educational Access station about using the Cambridge Public Library as nice example of attaching videos to your blog read more...

I just noticed that Marissa updated her profile to reflect what she does here at CCTV and I was particularly impressed with how she phrased it as "I yearn to help you." See for youself: http://www.cctvcambridge.org/user/243

Local producer Crazy Ant writes:

"A digital story featuring photographer Susan Fleischmann, who's upcoming show will be at the CCTV Drive-By Gallery from January 2nd - February 13th 2007. Includes some archive footage from archive.org and creative commons liscensed music by Michael Renkema."

Yasuni: A rainforest hotspot in jeopardy

More great programming from our local Blip.tv user, "crazyant". This article comes right from the original post:

I took this video during a trip to Ecuador this past December/January. It includes footage of some of the amazing wildlife there, as well as interviews with Dr. Kelly Swing and Dr. Jaime Guerra - both of whom have worked in rainforest science and conservation for many years. If you are interested in the issues of rainforests, indigenous people and oil production, check out www.saveamericasforests.org and www.findingspecies.org for more detailed info. I have to admit these were my first filmed interviews, and I hadn't yet learned not to talk while interviewing someone in "talking head" style (whoops, embarrassing!). The film also includes some creative commons sampling plus 1.0 liscensed sounds/music by Kerri and Gurdonark. [Cambridge on Blip]

The End of Hydrocarbon Man: Photos by Robert Fine

From the original blip.tv user:

An interview I did with Robert Fine, a Boston area photographer who uses photos to promote bikes and energy awareness. His show "The End of Hydrocarbon Man" will be exhibited at Cambridge Community Television's Drive By Gallery, August 29 - October 10th 2006. Features creative commons licensed music by Paul Shuler of Macroform (www.macroform.co.nr) [Cambridge on Blip]

Project Doc Matt Demo - Click to View

As part of the Project Documentary class at Cambridge Community Television, Matt Landry has made a demonstration five minute edit of the 13 hours of interview footage we have.  In the end, we will be distributing and screening a short documentary on Citizen Journalism. Check us out at: http://projectdocumentary.blogspot.com.

Join us on Thursday, September 22, 2005 @ 5:30 PM. Buy tickets online! The annual BBQ is first and foremost a fundraiser for Cambridge Community Television’s outreach programs, including the popular Summer Media Institute (SMI) for Cambridge high school students, and targeted computer tutorials for seniors and recent immigrants.

The Barbecue will open with music from talented Cambridge Rindge and Latin musicians and vocalists. After the awards presentation, you can bop til you drop to your favorite doo-wop, honky tonk, jump, rockabilly, rhythm and blues and good old rock n' roll numbers from The Blue Suede Boppers.

As is the tradition at CCTV’s BBQ, all food will be provided and prepared by local chefs from a diverse group of restaurants. Sample food and drinks from Jules Catering, Iggy’s bread of the World, the Blue Room, East Coast Grill, Cambridge Brewing Company, India Pavilion, Picante, La Groceria Ristaurante, Middle East, Green Street Grill, Whole Foods Markets, Sidney’s Grille, Pepsi Cola, Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream, Dado Tea, Ryles Jazz Club, 1369 Coffeehouse, and Carberry’s. The main course will be provided by Texas Roadhouse Everett. Central Square Florist, the Charles Hotel, Central Plaza LLC, and University Stationery are also event donors.

Susan Flannery, Director of Libraries for the City of Cambridge is this year’s recipient of Cambridge Community Television's Leading Role Award. The award will be presented at CCTV’s Back Stage Barbecue, Brought to You by Cambridge Savings Charitable Foundation, on September 22, beginning at 5:30 PM.

Tickets are $35 (in advance, mail checks by Sept. 15th to CCTV, 675 Mass. Ave., Cambridge, MA 02139); $40 (at the door) $15 (under 12). All proceeds go to CCTV’s special outreach programs.For those who decide to stay at home, the September 22nd BBQ can be seen live beginning at 5:30 p.m. on CCTV’s Channel 9 and on the internet at www.cctvcambridge.org (but don't expect the live broadcast to taste as good as attending in person!)