Author Archives: Teddy Lyngaas

Improving your Youtube Videos with Color Correction & Image Stabilization

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Teddy Lyngaas

“YouTube is expanding its video manipulation options with a new feature that will automatically fix up your crappy video footage. The edits include color correction and image stabilization.” – Gizmodo You can find these features from the “Enhancement” menu under … Continue reading →

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The Dangers of Black Hat Marketing & Crowdturfing

Posted on March 16, 2012 by Teddy Lyngaas

Los Angeles City Atty. Carmen Trutanich is caught up in a firestorm after allegedly paying for Youtube views and comments. Intrigued by how it works the LA Times even ran a test with videos of paint drying (literally). “Black Hat” is often … Continue reading →

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In Favor of A 40 Hour Work Week

Posted on March 13, 2012 by Teddy Lyngaas

If you’re like me or most people in the industry you’re probably clocked in for far more than 40 hours on any given week. Productivity is a tricky thing, we all want to be accessible to our clients, coworkers and social media followers … Continue reading →

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The Premier of “Jeff” at SXSW

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Teddy Lyngaas

After a 22+ hour drive from in the back of a cargo van we finally made it to Austin for the world premier of “Jeff” at SXSW at the Vimeo theater in the Austin Convention Center. All three screenings we’re full … Continue reading →

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New Youtube Feature: Adding Image Previews

Posted on March 7, 2012 by Teddy Lyngaas

Youtube announced some new features that will allow viewers to see an image preview or a series of thumbnails. Sneak Peek: Hover your mouse over the seek bar and a thumbnail of that moment will appear, and you can click to start … Continue reading →

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Milwaukee Film Interview With Chris Thompson

Posted on March 6, 2012 by Teddy Lyngaas

I’m definitely gearing up for the impending 20 hour road trip to Austin for SXSW later this week. A slew of Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwiches are in the works, but we’re mostly excited for Chris Thompson’s film “Jeff” which will be making it’s … Continue reading →

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Social Storytelling; A Web Series

Posted on March 5, 2012 by Teddy Lyngaas

You remember the “Data tells the Story” video? It’s actually part of a much larger series of 10 episodes that we’re just finishing up at AboutFace Media entitled Social Storytellers. In the coming months I’ll be promoting some of the videos … Continue reading →

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Youtube Creator Playbook Version 2

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Teddy Lyngaas

Youtube released an updated version of their Creator Playbook. Check it out.

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The 24th Annual Purple Onion Oscar Pool is Live!

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Teddy Lyngaas

Every year our sister production company Purple Onion hosts an Oscar pool. The 24th Annual Pool is up. It’s absolutely FREE and ready for your best guesses. Winners will receive the Top 10 films of 2010 as chosen by RottenTomatoes.com. These are: … Continue reading →

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How to Create Custom Thumbnails on Youtube if you are not a partner

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Teddy Lyngaas

Not being able to upload a custom thumbnail is one of the most frustrating parts of working with Youtube. A good thumbnail can literally make or break your video. Reel SEO points out a nice Youtube hack to make your … Continue reading →

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