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PodTech’s Scoble and Jeremiah to Test UStream Technology at Web 2.0 Expo

Categories: Events, Live Video, Web ToolsPosted on April 14th, 2007

Update: The live stream of the conference is available here.

Friend and CEO of UStream TV Chris Yeh (lead investor and acting CEO of Ustream) was kind enough to swing by PodTech and by on my upcoming Web Strategy Video Show this Thursday. PodTech is a “new” media company so CEO John Furrier was thrilled when the opportunity came up.

Chris asked me “how can I get people more aware of our technology” Robert and I looked at each other and said “give it to us!”. The next day, Chris came back with the full gear: Logitech cameras, USB extended cables, black hats where he taped on a rig, and set us up with premium accounts at UStream.

While we agreed to wait ’till Monday to let the world know about what we were testing, Scoble in his excitement, Twittered it (the man can’t help but share, gotta’ love him).

Watch Live: His stream is now live to the whole world as he and the family drive to Merced.

Yes, while Robert has mentioned he’s copying Justin TV (We have great respect to Justin, who is the first to do this, those guys are amazing innovators) the experience is a bit different, as he won’t be wearing it 24/7 (or will he?).

Update: Michael from Justin TV just sent me a friendly email and congratulated us.

My Strategy
For me, this is a proof of concept test. And also, since there’s already one Asian guy in the bay area walking around with a helmet cam on, I’ll not be “life casting” but will be testing the technology out on behalf of PodTech’s clients, some of which will want to use this technology for corporate events.

My mission is to stream the speakers live at the Web 2.0 expo this coming week and report back to you all.

Stay tuned, I’ll publish the URL to my live web mobile cam soon.

What you need to do this:

1) Webcam (we’re using a 100 dollar logitech, called the QuickCam for Notebooks Pro

2) Hat, and put some duct tape on it so it can clip on

3) Laptop (you can change power settings so when you close the laptop it does not hibernate) and power cables and batteries as needed

4) Wireless signal (we’re using EVDO, or 3G)

5) Ustream account (free)


Observations So Far

  • The sound is a bit distorted, we’ll have to figure out how to reduce the gain.
  • There’s only a 3 second delay, it’s near real-time


    • Scoble and Chris Yeh, Founder of UStream at PodTech
    Scoble and Chris (lead investor and acting CEO of Ustream). Chris asked us “How can I get the word out about Ustream?”

    Chris Yeh of ustream sets up the gear for us
    He came back the next day and configured everything for us, thanks for the hustle Chris!

    The logitech camera
    The camera

    Extra long USB Cable
    Extra long USB Cable, so you can have some flexiblity

    Chris Yeh fixed the camera to the hat for us
    Hat + Camera = Mobile Web Stream

    Do not check "Hibernate" so it doesn't go to sleep when idle
    Change your power settings, so your laptop doesn’t go to sleep

    Turn laptop power to "Always on" so it still broadcasts when screen is closed
    How to keep the laptop on, even when the screen is closed

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    Comments
    • Ron, go to ustream.tv and get a camcorder it's pretty easy.
    • Ron
      How does one create their own live streaming site? What’s the investment on being able to host live video? What type of people do you need to create this type of site?

      I’m currently doing a report on the newest age of technology for college. All this is interesting content.
    • Ron
      How does one create their own live streaming site? What's the investment on being able to host live video? What type of people do you need to create this type of site?


      I'm currently doing a report on the newest age of technology for college. All this is interesting content.
    • PK
      I was wondering what legal issues "lifecasting" raises, especially when individuals start monetizing from it. Do they need to get everyone who is "featured" to sign releases as they do for television? Do you need to get location clearances for shooting inside restaurants and malls? etc.
    • It's amazing what a $100 camera and a company like Ustream can allow a single person to do today. I'd like to learn to Ustream as well and give it a try. Thank you Jeremiah.
    • Jeremiah, thanks for sharing the Web 2.0 Expo today. I posted a couple of videos from your stream:

      Jeremiah and Mario Arrive
      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QROKDOLrADQ

      Anil Dash on Community Evangelism
      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jgdamgkBX98
    • Neil Jack
      Helloworld through VM Direct has streaming media, video blogging and podcasting plus video email avaliable. It's great stuff and very easy to use - check it out
    • ^^ i also lifecast my stream on ustream.tv EC-Chris is my name
    • not sure why my last comment was blank
    • I can push John, because you support us. What a great CEO you are for us!
    • Great stuff Jeremiah. Keep on pushing the envelope.
    • [...]As Jeremiah points out, all you need is a notebook, extended batteries, a webcam, a mobile EVDO or 3G connection, and a Ustream.tv account. I'll add that either courage or a big ego is also a prerequisite for a mobile lifecast.[...]
    • Yup, it's free!
    • I've considered this myself. Looks fairly easy with Ustream, I'll have to check it out. Is it open to the public?
    • This is the bomb! At Intel, we've been inviting bloggers and audio/video podcasters to the Intel Developer Forum for a while. From this perspective, we'd probably work to get you a press pass -- a reporter, camerapersona and producer rolled into one, working for a new media company. Makes sense to me, especially when IDF or Web 2.0 conference are for tech developers. Do you think organizers of other industry (i.e. fashion, health, shipping..) would want to grant you a press pass? Many events charge substantial $ for entry, but typically the press get a free pass. Just curious to hear what you think: what happens when we are all the press?:) I'll be stuck in Santa Clara this week, so I'm super thankfull for your live, inside view of Web 2.0.
    • You might be interested to see the TransAtlantic-Coast-to-Coast UStream-Meta-mashups have are already in the pipeline! ;)

      See :
      http://noklog.com/id/168 - Chris Pirillo, Steve Garfield and I (Seattle-Boston-London0

      http://noklog.com/id/169 - Sitting on Scoble 'lap' from London as they drove to Merced, CA.

      http://noklog.com/id/170 - SecondLifeCasting - SL - UStream from London to Vegas.

      I can see the future. Look! it's just over there! ;)
    • hee hee - twitterlicous! grandios.
    • Ryan: word is the new Nokia N95 is best for streaming video. It does 30 frames a second, where other phones only do 15.
    • Ryan,

      The ustream guys are reading this, they'll respond, I sure.
    • Jeremiah, do the Ustream.tv guys have a recommended setup for doing this without a laptop? That is, straight from the phone? I know folks are already doing it with Nokia phones, but what works the best with what they've set up?
    • Hey bud,

      This is super-cool, futuristic and borderline crazy (esp. if it's 24/7). Will Ustream be Web 2.0 Expo's Twitter?

      Can't wait to find out...
    • Chris, Sorry for the errors, I'll correct on the post.

      Brian, I'm using the Cingular 3G card, I think Scoble uses Verizon for his EDVO (it's better than 3G) be sure to ask him!
    • And my hair isn't usually that messy--that's the fault of the cap-cams!
    • Hey Jeremiah, thanks for posting this!

      A couple of minor clarifications:

      1) Right now, I'm the lead investor and acting CEO of Ustream. I am also head recruiter, gaffer, and key grip (whatever the heck that is). If any of you are interested in working at Ustream, please let me know.

      2) The founders of Ustream are Johnny Ham, Brad Hunstable, Gyula Feher, and Adam Katona. They've been working on this for nearly a year.

      3) I think that the overall potential for live video is staggering. After all, that's why I invested! And Ustream is working on a few things for the 2008 elections. I'll leave it at that. But anyone who's Barack Obama's best buddy, feel free to email me.
    • Hey Jeremiah, what do you recommend for EVDO?
    • Can you imagine how this technology and price-point will effect the 2008 presidential elections?

      Imagine several people live-streaming across-the-country campaign stops.

      Imagine the Secret Service having to deal with a number of people with bulky electronic equipment in the crowd in front of you favorite politician.

      This kind of affordable, instant broadcast capability has wide-ranging implications... Cool!

      -Rick
    • I had this discussion with my wife, I'm not going to be life casting.

      I will be streaming events I go to, as well stream our client's events if they ask me to.
    • Jeremiah, are you going to life cast? Or is this just for the news?

      Speaking of news...

      Engadget and Gizmodo need to use this technology.
    • Jeremiah,
      This was very cool - I happened to be on Twitter when Robert posted what he was doing. Caught the first 30 minutes or so before I had to do other things.

      This is extremely interesting technology and service, and while Justin.tv is the first, this combination brings that huge potential to many situations. I'll be keeping this solution idea in mind for many clients here in Minneapolis as well.

      Thanks for the info on the setup and what you're up to!
      -Rick
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