Vimeo Buzz

Canon EOS 7D impressions for filmmaker wannabes - Engadget.com

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:36:43 -0500

Canon EOS 7D impressions for filmmaker wannabes - Engadget.com:

“Indie filmmakers everywhere began posting gloriously blurry test films of their friends on Vimeo and industry pros took notice.”

Dual-sensory perception - WashingtonPost.com

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:34:18 -0500

Dual-sensory perception - WashingtonPost.com:

“The Art of the Show, hosted by Vimeo, the online video community, featured live music videos from film makers such as Vincent Moon and Ray Concepcion and embodied this culture perfectly. The event was part of a monthly series sponsored by Vimeo, which was cool because the offline event was totally consistent with the online experience of Vimeo.”

Today I (Blake) gave a talk at the Future Of Web Design on...

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:14:00 -0500

Today I (Blake) gave a talk at the Future Of Web Design on actively designing community. Looks like people got the message!

Also, check out this awesome illustration of the talk by @wilg.

Vimeo adds iPhone, Android support - NYC Production and Post News

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:03:00 -0500

Vimeo adds iPhone, Android support - NYC Production and Post News:

“This past Wednesday Vimeo announced that its staff picks and HD video showcase, two of the most popular parts of the site, had been re-encoded to H.264. The next step, says Vimeo’s director of community Blake Whitman, is to extend iPhone support to all Plus members over the next few weeks.”

Vimeo rolls out mobile-friendly site - Macworld.com

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:06:20 -0500

Vimeo rolls out mobile-friendly site - Macworld.com:

“But Vimeo’s strategy may not be to hog all the eyeballs it can get. The company is looking to build a community with deeper interests than the run-of-the-mill kitten video. Vimeo’s initial foray into mobile video may very serve that goal.”

Best Websites: Video - The best in online television, archive...

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:49:00 -0500

Best Websites: Video - The best in online television, archive footage, and creative video-sharing - Telegraph.co.uk

Vimeo begins to play nice with iPhone and Android devices - MobileCrunch.com

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:28:40 -0500

Vimeo begins to play nice with iPhone and Android devices - MobileCrunch.com:

“Blake Whitman, Vimeo’s director of community, told CNET News earlier today that the popular video sharing site is rolling out support for both iDevices and Android, albeit on a limited basis. More specifically, Vimeo has re-encoded all of its staff picks and HD video showcase for playback on your iPhone/iPod touch/Android handset.”

Vimeo’s videos get iPhone, Android-friendly - CNET...

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:24:00 -0500

Vimeo’s videos get iPhone, Android-friendly - CNET News

“Video host Vimeo on Wednesday is launching support for users oniPhone/iPod Touch and Google Android devices. The company has re-encoded the entirety of its staff picks and HD video showcase, both of which are the most heavily trafficked areas of the site from Vimeo’s members, and referrers like Twitter.”

A Look Inside Online Video Engagement - Sysomos.com

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:58:38 -0500

A Look Inside Online Video Engagement - Sysomos.com:

“Market Share (excluding YouTube)
If YouTube is taken out of the equation, the most popular video-sharing service used by bloggers to embed and link to videos is Vimeo (48.7%), followed by Dailymotion (22.2%), MySpace (6.1%) and Google Video (5.3%).”

#2 baby!

Vimeo wins streaming media award! - Streaming Media Readers' Choice Awards

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:54:35 -0500

Vimeo wins streaming media award! - Streaming Media Readers' Choice Awards:

Vimeo won in the Online Video Platform category. Thanks to all who voted!

"Personally speaking, Vimeo is my favorite video sharing service. It’s friendly, easy to use, and..."

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 20:54:21 -0400

“Personally speaking, Vimeo is my favorite video sharing service. It’s friendly, easy to use, and provides privacy considerations other services may not include. Vimeo is especially useful for sharing clips you may not want the whole world to see, but do want to provide limited access to via a password. Vimeo’s community guidelines are a good model for keeping an online ecosystem civil and secure.”

- 5 places to find online video (besides YouTube) | Hello (a blog from Stratepedia)

PhotoPlus Expo 2009: Vimeo Makes a Splash with Desktop Uploader...

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:47:28 -0400

PhotoPlus Expo 2009: Vimeo Makes a Splash with Desktop Uploader - PDNGearGuide.com

“One of the biggest success stories to emerge out of the Digital SLR/HD video boom is video-sharing site Vimeo. Once just a shadow to online giant YouTube, Vimeo has ridden the wave of popularity of HD-DSLRs by providing an easy way for photographers to post their high-def videos.”

Big Updates are Coming to Vimeo: Desktop Uploader, Larger Videos, Advanced Stats - Read Write Web

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 14:28:37 -0400

Big Updates are Coming to Vimeo: Desktop Uploader, Larger Videos, Advanced Stats - Read Write Web:

“Overall, it looks like Vimeo is on the right track with these updates. The uploader is useful, but the stats are a must for a paid online video service these days. Some of Vimeo’s competitors like Blip and Viddler also offer stats, though Vimeo’s new stats look to be far more in-depth than what its competitors currently offer.”

"Then we had another epiphany. We stumbled across vimeo.com and our scepticism was gone forever...."

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 08:52:17 -0400

“Then we had another epiphany. We stumbled across vimeo.com and our scepticism was gone forever. Vimeo is like an upmarket YouTube, except the small videos posted here are not of talking dogs and fat men being smacked in the goolies with a cricket ball. These are serious works that demonstrate just what is possible.”

- The Sydney Morning Herald: Move over Mr Spielberg

Interview: Sox, UX Director at Vimeo - Designerbreak.com

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 15:21:52 -0400

Interview: Sox, UX Director at Vimeo - Designerbreak.com:

“I see most web sites as a sculpture. You have a vision of what it should ultimately look like. everyday you are adding or taking away a little bit of clay, shaping it a step closer to the ideal image you have in your mind.”

Does YouTube Need a Better Video Player Design? - Erictric.com

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 10:45:00 -0400

Does YouTube Need a Better Video Player Design? - Erictric.com:

“…but perhaps YouTube should look toward Vimeo for an interesting and good-looking (yes, it too is functional) design. Something more visually appealing if you will. Just a thought.”

Time Magazine Launches 50 Best Websites of 2009 List - Softpedia.com

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 11:12:00 -0400

Time Magazine Launches 50 Best Websites of 2009 List - Softpedia.com:

We can all say “Finally!” that someone on the Time staff had the “time” to visit Vimeo’s services and put it on the list. Since these days quality is something that all are after, Vimeo is to online video sharing what caviar is to food. Just something better than anything else in its class. High-quality videos, creative work and a strict user submission process put Vimeo on the list. Finally!

TIME Magazine’s “50 Best Websites 2009”

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 12:10:42 -0400

TIME Magazine’s “50 Best Websites 2009”

Event updates for PARIS and LONDON

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 18:55:00 -0400

Alright, we’ve got all the dates lined up for the next World Tour events:

PARIS, August 22nd
Venue: Dune 18, AV. CLAUDE VELLEFAUX 75010 PARIS - 8pm with a screening of videos by Vimeo members followed by dance party and VJ performances by Charlie Mars

LONDON, August 25
Venue: The Lock Tavern - 35 Chalk Farm Road, NW1 - 8pm screening followed by A/V insanity by Eclectic Method and Vimeo VJ, Elliot - vimeo.com/user1650727. Come one, come all and bring your friends!

Hope to see as many of you as possible!

Best Video-Sharing Site? - Lifehacker

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 14:20:28 -0400

Best Video-Sharing Site? - Lifehacker:

Vimeo is getting some solid votes here. Feel free to drop by and add your comments.