A proposal at DVinfo.net

Dan Lambert · August 22nd, 2007, 11:18 AM

I'm new here (just got my first camera Canon A1) and I plan on participating in the fun. I'm a complete beginner with Video so don't expect much. Anyhow, I was looking through all the old threads to check out what others have done and I was bummed that most of the links were broken or taken down.

So this is my proposal: I do a lot of web work and have a few dedicated servers with bandwidth to spare. I was thinking it would be cool to set up a place to track all our clips with Bittorrent. I could provide space and bandwidth to get seeds started or to prevent them from dying. What do you think? If there is enough interest I just might do it.

Lorinda Norton · August 22nd, 2007, 01:52 PM

I'm reaching a point of having to either pay for more space or remove some of my stuff (yes, I know--people would be so disappointed ;), so I appreciate your offer. :)

Dylan Couper · August 22nd, 2007, 03:22 PM

Hey Dan
If you want to offer that up I think it's a great idea. I'm sure a lot of people would be thrilled to get free bandwidth!
I'm currently moving most people in the direction of Youtube, since it's a good long term option for most, but since they only allow low quality versions, people would probably be happy with a space to hold their high quality versions.

Stacy Dudley · August 22nd, 2007, 07:50 PM

Be careful Dan, you may not realize what you are getting yourself into. You might find yourself so busy keeping track of everyone elses videos, that you may not have time for your own! :)

Anyway, I'd be very interested because YouTube is all I have.

Stacy

Dan Lambert · August 26th, 2007, 05:26 PM

Good point Stacy. I have a tendency to get myself in trouble like that :) If I come up with a way it will be semi-automated and it will use the bittorrent protocol - which would make it kind of a group effort.

August 22nd, 2007, 11:18 AM	#1
Dan Lambert Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 38	A proposal I'm new here (just got my first camera Canon A1) and I plan on participating in the fun. I'm a complete beginner with Video so don't expect much. Anyhow, I was looking through all the old threads to check out what others have done and I was bummed that most of the links were broken or taken down. So this is my proposal: I do a lot of web work and have a few dedicated servers with bandwidth to spare. I was thinking it would be cool to set up a place to track all our clips with Bittorrent. I could provide space and bandwidth to get seeds started or to prevent them from dying. What do you think? If there is enough interest I just might do it.

August 22nd, 2007, 01:52 PM	#2
Lorinda Norton Wrangler Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Southwest Idaho, USA Posts: 3,066	I'm reaching a point of having to either pay for more space or remove some of my stuff (yes, I know--people would be so disappointed ;), so I appreciate your offer. :) __________________ Lorinda

August 22nd, 2007, 03:22 PM	#3
Dylan Couper Wrangler Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Vancouver, British Columbia Posts: 8,314	Hey Dan If you want to offer that up I think it's a great idea. I'm sure a lot of people would be thrilled to get free bandwidth! I'm currently moving most people in the direction of Youtube, since it's a good long term option for most, but since they only allow low quality versions, people would probably be happy with a space to hold their high quality versions. __________________ Need to rent camera gear in Vancouver BC? Check me out at camerarentalsvancouver.com

August 22nd, 2007, 07:50 PM	#4
Stacy Dudley Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Longwood, Florida Posts: 71	Be careful Dan, you may not realize what you are getting yourself into. You might find yourself so busy keeping track of everyone elses videos, that you may not have time for your own! :) Anyway, I'd be very interested because YouTube is all I have. Stacy

August 26th, 2007, 05:26 PM	#5
Dan Lambert Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 38	Good point Stacy. I have a tendency to get myself in trouble like that :) If I come up with a way it will be semi-automated and it will use the bittorrent protocol - which would make it kind of a group effort.