aesthetics + computation

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2009-01-12T10:00:00.000-08:00

But Pappu Can't Stream Ssala

2008-07-30T23:44:00.000-07:00

I was reading Contentsutra for latest happenings in Indian media sector. I was amused the way WEB 18 / Network 18 venturing in India and their perfect understanding of Indian online user. I think this investment will payoff, this is only matter of weeks the Network 18 will have good user base.

All said and done, but one thing I failed to understand is that their Music content strategy. Every track is straight URL, and downloads to browser.

Look at this example on music.in.com

Its instant, fast, good quality audio. But no streaming, masking MP3 url, and it is straight forward.

So folks, what are you waiting for, you know how to listen the brand new music now, till the time they do something about it. Or this is kind of "YouTube" strategy!?

iPredict - 08

2007-12-27T06:01:00.001-08:00

Advertising – Media

- Behavioral targeting will be the buzz word on online advertising and Yahoo will lead in this sector.
- More start-ups in ad serving / ad network, at least a half a dozen will come up in first two quarters of 2008. Those will be mainly focused on behavioral targeting and personalization.
- Non search and display advertising will increase its share, may be to double to its present figures.
- YouTube, sorry but, Google will still be finding ways to make good revenue models, will not be successful.

Mobile

- 2008 will mark the rise of mobile web users, and so applications based on Android will see much success
- Google will buyout Jajah or any other company with similar services to provide mobile AdSense AdWords. So that user can make free calls to advertiser (Product / Service Company)

Online Video

- New start-ups in online movies / TV shows will come up, especially from India / Asian countries
- Joost will still be struggling to get user base
- We will see more new Joost alternatives, with better viewing experience. May be Vividas will come up better solutions in coming year

Social Networks

- Facebook will see some decline; also will finally roll out the behavioral targeting ad platform
- Google's Open Social will be adopted by many other partners, but may not see good response from developer community (like Facebook)
- As guessed by many, social bookmarking Digg will be bought over by big brother
- Twitter, good guess will also be

Online office

- Microsoft will roll out the free office online, paid services for corporate
- Google will expand more docs, will lead this sector by third quarter
- Zoho, one of my favorite India based start-up will be acquired by Yahoo

Personiva, amazing video

2007-04-12T10:48:00.000-07:00

Guys, check this video. Just upload your photo, and your are in this amazing video in seconds...

Link

NBA Widget straight from NBA site, a new trend

2007-03-08T04:37:00.001-08:00

Fish Art

2007-01-02T22:36:00.000-08:00

this is awesome! click on the image to go the publisher's page.

How to Paint a Portrait Digitally

2006-12-19T22:46:00.001-08:00

Oh yeah, a post after a long gap... but now, I can not resist myself to post the following video from visuarios.com, a new video sharing site.
Amazing video teaches how to make a portrait...kudos to Artist

direct link to the video: http://visuarios.com/controller.php?p_action=view_detail&video_id=VVP1G9S1W5

BTW, visuarios.com is a website to share videos about everyday knowledge among everyday people... in short, its all about "skill" videos. I really enjoyed.

Added sense - Video Ads

2006-06-02T05:40:00.000-07:00

Online video is blinking everywhere, in new forms with new business ideas. Now, Google launched the Video Ads to its Adwords / Adsense. I too like simple text links against annoying heavy videos/ flash banners on my site. But yes, this feature is awesome, read here how this works. Some folks expressed that it may not work, as user may not be interested to view any big branding commercial of a product he is searching for. But I think otherwise. You got to understand thin line between regular branding commercials vs. a video on product description. For example, I would like to have a look of a house/flat before I visit the real estate person or a resort. It can be inexpensive video production. This 'Video Ad' step, will surely make sense. Only thing we have to wait and see is how Google works out the 'user experience'.

Economic Patriotism

2006-05-30T05:54:00.000-07:00

Earlier it was Arcelor with Mittal Steel, and now it happened to UB /Mallya (by Taittinger).
Read the detailed story here by Hindustan Times
This is clearly European protectionism against globalization. In 90's West / Europe was bullish behind third world countries for globalization policies, investments and take-overs and reached almost every corner of the world. No body in the third world has a chance to escape but implemented/followed the globalization policies. Mc Donald’s, KFC, Colas, Insurance, Banking and tens of retailers started chains or took over major local brands (Parle' and others), and their strong network. No body protested against it, but realized the transformation.
When Mallya (highest bidder as per media) tried to acquire Taittinger, local groups resisted his bid, saying they did not want a non-French owner, what? helloooo.. Where were those folks when US-based Starwood Capital acquired them last year? Actually it’s more than patriotism, its business racism.
They look for billions deal with Airbus against US based Boeing, but they don't want Asian roots on their soil! Enough of colonialism, west domination dude! India is now not just a service colony for west, we are emerging, we are ready to give the world our innovations, entrepreneurship, products and service! I always have respects to the west for their innovations, entrepreneurship but dude… it’s high time. We also there now!
My respects to all great entrepreneurs and their efforts to taking India, a global player!

my desk, this weekend

2006-05-20T02:41:00.000-07:00

Yahoo Upgrades Home Page

2006-05-17T01:36:00.000-07:00

Redesign /upgrade takes alot, and if it is biggies like yahoo!, it's even more. The face lift to yahoo's traditional web directory structure/style makes it look clean, crisp and modern.
Land on home page, you can listen music / radio, check out the news, emails, weather, IM... all in pretty much organized way.

As per Dan Rosensweig COO, Yahoo!, "We feel like this (redesign) does something great for everybody." -- Yes Dan, I'm one of them, really impressed. three cheers Yahoo!
links:
Yahoo
MICHAEL LIEDTKE on this upgrade

Instant Music Videos online

2006-04-28T01:06:00.000-07:00

Upload photos, choose a style and you are done! That simple, you have music video ready to share or to post on your blog! check this video I have made... wanna create your own? here is the link

Video Editing Online

2006-04-12T06:56:00.000-07:00

I was looking at 'video sites' last weekend. Oh man, a lot of websites now, offering Video Uploads, Share, Video Edit, video transitions, add music, choose templates etc., every thing online! (here are some: Blip TV, Boltfolio, Castpost, ClipShack, Daily Motion, Evideo Share, Eye Spot, Flukiest, Juss Press, OneTruemedia, Our Media, Revver, Sharkle, VarsityTV, Veoh, Vidilife, Vimeo, Vobbo, Vmix, vSocial, YouAreTV, YouTube and Zippy Videos ) Almost like Movie maker or any basic video editing app.
Powered by Flash media server, FLV and/or with On2 tools, these websites are offering innovative solutions with fun filled user experience. I have uploaded some video clips and pictures, and played with them online. Though some of them (ex. OneTruemedia, EyeSpot) seemed good, many of them are very poor in UI/ experience/ performance/ streaming. I don't understand why we don't make things simple for the user? What is the use of developing a great online video editing app, when you fail to give a good user experience? Look at the Flickr or YouTube. Millions of people come and use their service every day. Make it simple, works always. I remember one of the posts from KV's blog,

“During the space race back in the 1960’s, NASA was faced with a major problem. The astronaut needed a pen that would write in the vacuum of space. NASA went to work. At a cost of $1.5 million they developed the “Astronaut Pen”. Some of you may remember. It enjoyed minor success on the commercial market.

The Russians were faced with the same dilemma.
Well, they used a pencil.”

Keep it simple, stupid

Upload photos/video and share it. What next?

2006-04-03T07:03:00.000-07:00

Yeah! This is hot now, people spending lot of time on internet video. YouTube itself has seen the number of viewings on the site shoot up from 3 million a day to 30 million since the Web site's December launch, according to YouTube spokeswoman Julie Supan (see more details here)
According to numbers provided by traffic-tracking company ComScore Networks, YouTube received 4.2 million unique visitors in February. Those numbers are good enough to outpace Apple Computer's iTunes (3.5 million) and put it within spitting distance of eBaumsworld.com (4.4 million) and AOL Video (4.7 million).

This clearly shows the viewers shift from the regular big movie related content providers to users created content (or reality video / User shot video). And I think this is going to be huge.

Shoot, upload and share... great! What next? As a user, can I make some good music videos using uploaded content online? and then download it to my ipod? or get them on DVD?
If you think similar, there is one website for all these solutions. Check out Pictureal, more than applications like muvee in video and offers more features than youtube, vimeo or many video websites coming up now a days, well I feel ;).

hey check these music videos I have created with Pictureal
My Photo Montage
more...

Halloween!! on Pictureal

2005-10-31T06:26:00.001-08:00

Pictureal has launched it's latest offerings on Halloween.
Instant, customizable animated videos on Halloween.
If you would like do some thing different and share with your friends online... logon to... Pictureal's Halloween
it's instant, customizable and lots of FUN!

Video EGGG??

2005-09-24T22:44:00.000-07:00

Kittoo's 2nd LOVE!!

2005-08-12T09:09:00.000-07:00

Pretty' Wet .....;)

2005-08-12T08:59:00.000-07:00

don't you see what I see here...? A girl with wet cloths ;) never mind..its been long time with out a girl friend.. hahaha

Dream Real -- Pictureal!!

2005-07-01T00:08:00.000-07:00

Yes It's Live now. Step into new world of real-life digital entertainment.

Pictureal's mission is to turn your raw video into unparalleled, high-quality home entertainment. And then enable you to easily access and share it with others on demand: On DVDs and over the Internet.

Three cheers to Team Pictureal! Who made this Dream REAL!

Its Monsooooon!

2005-06-20T08:24:00.000-07:00

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Originally uploaded by Rama.

Its great to feel of monsoon wind/rain at my native place. It s the earth's smell when the first rain fall of the year!!

mydesktop

2005-05-09T08:30:00.000-07:00

Vizag

2005-04-30T03:05:00.000-07:00

Beach RoaD.. Pleasant EveninGs with FrienDs.. BeeR cans.. Gold Flake..Full MooN Nights..Lots of FuN..those were beautiful college days in VizaG.

Last Night

2005-04-01T23:59:00.000-08:00

Digital Painting... from my memories in Bapatla

Morning...

2005-03-11T05:04:00.000-08:00

Pleasent Morning... lake, hills, grass with water dews... digital paint

2005-03-11T04:42:00.000-08:00

Dream..

My holiday in Ooty..

2004-07-10T06:34:00.000-07:00

My holiday in Ooty..

2004-07-10T06:25:00.000-07:00

My holiday in Ooty..

2004-07-10T06:21:00.000-07:00