Tools for Vloggers

Revlayer: New Ad Service for Video Bloggers

Revlayer is different from (so far) traditional video ads in that the ads are “layered” over already embedded videos from the likes of YouTube, Revver, Veoh, etc.



How to Suck More Viewers into Viewing More Videos with the Vimeo Projector

Vimeo has just released a very nice new “widget” that they call “Projector.” It’s an embed tool for a blog or MySpace. It allows the viewer to page through videos that you have selected to be seen in the Projector (be they your own videos or your “subscription” to others’ videos). You can also watch your subscriptions on places like your Netvibes page.



Why Mac Video Bloggers Have Reason to Celebrate

Some good news out of Apple recently for vloggers who happen to have Macs – iMovie (Apple’s video editing software) has recently gotten an upgrade and a makeover.



Flash 8 and Video Good for Vlogs

Macromedia will soon be competing for the attention of vloggers in a more serious way with the release of Flash 8.



New Multi-Video Uploader at YouTube Allows for More and Bigger Files

YouTube has just announced that they now have a tool that allows you to upload mulitiple videos all at once. In addition, they have upped the file size limit to 1GB. Previously files had been compressed to a size of 100MB (that’s 1/10 the size of current 1GB limit). The length of each video is capped at 10 minutes.



Revver WordPress Video Plugin for Videoblogging

Revver has recently released an interesting new Wordpress video plugin for vloggers who want to run their video blogs on their own websites.



See YouTube Videos on Google Earth

Google Earth and YouTube have teamed up so that you can now watch videos in the popular mapping program based on where they were created or where they take place.



YouTube and Verizon Team Up for Simple Uploading

Verizon Wireless and YouTube are teaming up to make uploading video a little simpler.



How Video Blogging Discussions are Moving to the Next Level

Do you like the idea of forums but really don’t like to write? Vlip.com video discussions may be an answer for you.



Skype Now Hosts Metacafe and Dailymotion Videos

Skype recently announced that their users can now share videos from Metacafe and Dailymotion. The videos can be seen in the “mood” mode of Skype, a section where you tell your friends how you’re feeling.