SXSW is a Camp I Like

I'm going to SXSW for the third year in a row to reconnect with friends that I only see at conferences. Its like heading back to summer camp, although SXSW is a camp I like, as opposed to the camp my parents made me go to when I was little. That I didn't like so much.

In addition to seeing old friends, I'm looking forward to meeting internet friends like Sarah Meyers of Pop17 and Gary Vaynerchuk of winelibrary.tv who I haven't met in person.



As one of the organizers of the first vloggercon back in 2005, I understand first hand how important video is in enabling friendships to develop between people across great distances. I remember the first time I met Jay Dedman. We'd been watching each other's videos and communicating online for six months before meeting in person, and when we finally met, it was like we already knew each other.



I've had this experience many times since, including the second vloggercon in San Francisco in 2006.

There is now wealth of new media conferences including the NewTeeVee conference , the New Media Expo and Podcamps around the world where the web video community can get together.

SXSW is unique in that it combines Interactive, Film and Music. I enjoy the sharing of ideas that happens when more than just a bunch of video producers get together.

SXSW is THE place for videobloggers....

It's centrally located, there are lots of chances to meet each other 'out in the hallways', in the sessions, and at the after parties.

The podcamp's are usually regional and videobloggers from far away don't travel to all of them. So if you do go to one, you'll get a subset of vloggers. Other industry conferences might have a business or a television industry focus so those wouldn't attract a number of videobloggers either. There is a gathering in LA called Pixelodeon which atttracted a good number of videobloggers last year.

Almost all of my video blogging friends are going...



56 videobloggers have added their names to this list:
http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/419988/

Quickly looking at it I see, Susan Kirkpatrick, Jonny Goldstein, Steve Woolf, Eddie Codel, Casey McKinnon, Chuck Olsen, Irina Slutsky, Zadi Diaz, Tim Shey, Bre Pettis, Laura Fitton, CC Chapman, Micki Krimmel, Andy Carvin, Erin Nealey, Robert Scoble, Roxanne Darling, Sunny Gault, Rocketboom , Kenyatta Cheese, and I know a bunch more are going and are not on the list.

I just searched Twitter for 'SXSW and video':

And followed this link:
sandieman awesome SXSW 2007 Video: http://sxswvideos.com/v/63d9a4aa/

Which went to MY OWN video from SXSW 2007... So cool...

Here's a site for SXSW videos

If you're going to Austin for SXSW, here's my SXSW 2008 schedule.

Say hi.

You need a tiny screwdriver

Just upgraded my MacBook Pro from 2GB to 4GB.

You need a tiny screwdriver to access the memory. [ a Phillips size 00 screwdriver (eye-glass Phillips screwdriver) ]

MacBook Pro: How to install memory

YouTube video: MacBook Pro RAM Upgrade

The DV Show: Behind the scenes

Testing a larger Qik player size.

This is a live stream I did while being interviewed for The DV Show.

The Real Delegate Count

via [ Election Center 2008 - Election & Politics News from CNN.com ]

Delegate Wins From Last Night:

Texas
Clinton 16
Obama 10

Texas Caucus
Clinton [Processing Results]
Obama [Processing Results]

Ohio
Clinton 62
Obama 46

RI
Clinton 12
Obama 8

VT
Clinton 6
Obama 9

ON DEADLINE: Democrats Fret Long Battle

Field Report: Recycling Construction Waste

My report is on Rocketboom today! Yay!

Barack Obama Sent Me An Email

Steve --

We may not know the final outcome of today's voting until morning, but the results so far make one thing clear.

When the dust settles from today's contests, we will maintain our substantial lead in delegates. And thanks to millions of people standing for change, we will keep adding delegates and capture the Democratic nomination.

We knew from the day we began this journey that the road would be long. And we knew what we were up against.

We knew that the closer we got to the change we seek, the more we'd see of the politics we're trying to end -- the attacks and distortions that try to distract us from the issues that matter to people's lives, the stunts and the tactics that ask us to fear instead of hope.

But this time -- this year -- it will not work. The challenges are too great. The stakes are too high.

Americans need real change.

In the coming weeks, we will begin a great debate about the future of this country with a man who has served it bravely and loves it dearly. And we will offer two very different visions of the America we see in the twenty-first century.

John McCain has already dismissed our call for change as eloquent but empty.

But he should know that it's a call that did not begin with my words. It's the resounding call from every corner of this country, from first-time voters and lifelong cynics, from Democrats and Republicans alike.

And together you and I are going to grow this movement to deliver that change in November.

Thank you,

Barack

I Can't Open It - Fabulous

I Can't Open It - Fabulous:



"This time Millie can't get the spray cleaner to spray, it's foams a little, and then sometimes it works.

Steve comes in to help."

A new video from my mom.

Obama: Smart, normal, curious, not radical, and post-Boomer

Marc Andreessen: An hour and a half with Barack Obama:

"Having met him and then having watched him for the last 12 months run one of the best-executed and cleanest major presidential campaigns in recent memory, I have no doubt that Senator Obama has the judgment, bearing, intellect, and high ethical standards to be an outstanding president -- completely aside from the movement that has formed around him, and in complete contradition to the silly assertions by both the Clinton and McCain campaigns that he's somehow not ready."

Read the whole post.

via [ Doc Searls ]

The Advantages of Closing a Few Doors

The Advantages of Closing a Few Doors - New York Times.

This is really great.

Can't find my NY Times linkmaker just now, so I can't make it a blog friendly link that doesn't require sign in. Sorry.
via [ Julia Allison ]

Gary Vaynerchuk's Top Three Napa Valley Winery Tour - Part 3

Gary Vaynerchuk's Top Three Napa Valley Winery Tour - Part 3 - Originally uploaded on flickr by stevegarfield.

Watch the Video: Gary Vaynerchuk's Top Three Napa Valley Winery Tour - Part 3

Gary Vaynerchuk gave me his recommendations for the top three winery tours to take when visiting Napa, California. Here's the third winery we visited, St Clement Vineyards.

St Clement Vineyards
2867 St. Helena Highway North
St. Helena, California
http://www.stclement.com/

Gravityland Episode One is Live!

Visit the blog: Gravityland.

Boston Media Makers March 2, 2008

Boston Media Makers March 2, 2008 - Originally uploaded on flickr by stevegarfield.

Cisco IPA at VeeVee in JP

Cisco IPA at VeeVee in JP - Originally uploaded on flickr by stevegarfield.

Carol and I went to Vee Vee in JP tonight. They have a great selection of beer and wine. The food was fresh and well prepared. Fun times. We'll be back.

Snowing in Boston

VIDEOS:

Huge Snow Flakes: streaming video right from my phone

more snow from Boston

Bush Resigns Because Of Plagiarism

Bush Resigns Because Of Plagiarism - Originally uploaded on flickr by stevegarfield.

Oops.

Bush Aide Resigns Over Plagiarism

Bush Aide Resigns Over Plagiarism - Originally uploaded on flickr by stevegarfield.

Hillary Clinton: Desperado - Come to your senses

David Archuleta's Imagine Not on iTunes

This morning I blogged about looking for David Archuleta's Imagine on the iTunes music store: David Archuleta — “Imagine” — MP3.

It's still not there, and the Pre-Order link is gone.

What is happening at the iTunes music store? I don't see any of the guy's songs from Tuesday night on there, and the girl's songs have an expected release date of Friday.

Seems like a long lead time to me.

People Vote For Leaders

Times they are a changing (Scripting News):

"People don't vote on policy, they vote for leaders, for people whose values seem American to them, for people they feel they can trust."

What Do Elders Think About John McCain's Age?

The Time Goes By Interview - Alex Bennett:

"Ronni Bennett: John McCain is being attacked more frequently lately as being too old - 72 at inauguration if he is elected - to be president. What do you think?

Alex Bennett: Well, death or incapacity could be more of a reality at his age as it is for the rest of us, so who he chooses as his VP is crucial. Obama will no doubt use his age as a negative."