Kermode Uncut Video Blog
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| 13:39 UK time, Tuesday, 20 May 2008
A number of bloggers have picked up on our recently launched video blog by film critic Mark Kernode, so I thought I'd just follow up on a couple of points raised and ask you all what you think about the project.
For those who haven't seen it yet, Kermode Uncut is our first attempt at doing a true video blog (or "vlog", if you must). For the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ, this is partly about experimenting with a powerful new (to us) format and partly about giving Mark a blogging outlet that best suits his style.
I've opted to film a regular blog rather than write because a) it's more exciting and b) let's face it, it's easier for me. I'll be filing these video blogs in my usual grumpy fashion, so don't expect a lot of smiling, or good natured bonhomie. But it's my way of letting off steam, and if you enjoy it too then that's an added bonus.
(thanks for your generous comments, Simon) rightly points out that it's Mark himself that makes this format work. It feels to me that you definitely need someone with Mark's combination of personality and natural ease in front of the camera to make the video-led approach to blogging work. It won't be right for everyone, by any means.
raises the question of whether it will be possible to update the video content very regularly. The answer is: yes, absolutely! Mark will be posting a new video at least once a week - the idea being that if you come back on a weekly basis, you'll always get something new. (FYI: the plan is to publish in time for Friday lunchtime - you heard it here first...)
It's obviously new territory for us, so we'd be very keen to hear any further comments or feedback.
See also: our own on his personal blog.
Nick Cohen is a Multiplatform Commissioning Executive.
Comment number 1.
At 20th May 2008, Andy Mabbett wrote:Where can deaf people (and others who need them) find the transcripts of the video blogs?
Thanks,
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Comment number 2.
At 28th May 2008, oliverhenshaw wrote:I think to be a proper videoblog, the rss feed should contain an enclosure with the video available for download. That way it will work with programs like miro (and itunes I guess?) and be useful for viewing on portable media players. Otherwise, nice work.
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At 29th May 2008, privatesam wrote:Love Mark Kermode and love the Uncut blog. Might be handy if it was a downloadable podcast but I guess that isn't the point.
Basically the more of Kermode being Kermodian in what ever format is fun for me. I say fun I think I mean "weirdly addictive".
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At 20th Aug 2008, Andy Mabbett wrote:One-quarter of a year on; and I see that my question has yet to be answered.
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At 21st Aug 2008, NickReynolds wrote:pigsonthewing - my apologies - you comment completely slipped off my radar for some reason - I'll try and get an answer as soon as I can.
Nick Reynolds (editor, ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Internet blog)
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At 11th Feb 2009, Andy Mabbett wrote:Now nine months on; still waiting…
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At 19th May 2009, Michael Walsh wrote:Any news on transcripts?
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