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Poll: Where do you get video resources from?
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Poll: Where do you get video resources from?

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Nathan H 4:11 AM - 18 December, 2007
Let us know :-)
2FAST4U 5:03 AM - 21 December, 2007
I have gotten video from PO since 2002
DJDFECT 7:52 PM - 21 December, 2007
PO since 2003
DJ Lique 4:55 PM - 25 December, 2007
PO since 2000
skinnyguy 11:02 PM - 25 December, 2007
PO since....not yet....*sigh*
DJ Brett B 3:09 AM - 31 December, 2007
PO since 2003...easy choice in my opinion. Everything is perfect quality, full quality LPCM audio mastered just like their Promo Only CDs.
djcutson 2:00 AM - 1 January, 2008
where i can get some new video thx
stevie o 2:25 AM - 1 January, 2008
been getting reliable non stop service of promoonly since 98 and I'm gonna continue to use promoonly for video
DJDASH 2:51 AM - 2 January, 2008
i get them from ERG
djcutson 11:12 AM - 2 January, 2008
i dont have tt57 is posible to mix video with outtheis mixer i have tt56 S
DJ Grandpa 11:39 AM - 2 January, 2008
djcutson> Nope, You must have TTM57SL www.scratchlive.net
MISTER RIPPER 9:08 AM - 10 January, 2008
[link removed]

try them the also got video blends fo ya
2FAST4U 4:34 AM - 15 January, 2008
only problem with some of the videos is those breaks where someone is talking or something right in the middle of the song.
djcutson 2:35 PM - 15 January, 2008
thx grandpa
DjSylert 12:25 AM - 16 January, 2008
I get my videos from gangstas in the hood
Elbon 8:16 AM - 17 January, 2008
Where can you get vids if you live in australia??? PO doesnt allow aussie residents to use their services... anyone with any other suggestions??
boabmatic 12:10 PM - 17 January, 2008
www.my12inch.com has videos available in mp4 format for download.

signed up to this service this month, quite alot of vids up and you should be ok as I'm from the UK and had no probs joining.

you also get audio promos for hip hop,r'n'b,house,pop,reggae...

there is a 1/3/6 or 12 month options so you can try it for a month before signing up for a year. its 50 US dollars a month.
kwestyon 6:08 PM - 18 January, 2008
boabmatic, do you have anything problems using the my12inch.com mp4 videos with your Video-SL and whats your specks for your computer?
DJ Grandpa 6:59 PM - 18 January, 2008
I think "my12inch.com"'s videos have very low quality. Smachvidz.com are litle better. (I subscribe to both).

PromoOnly, VidDisc that I self convert looks better.
matt212 3:31 PM - 24 January, 2008
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I think "my12inch.com"'s videos have very low quality.


This is true. I used them once and they look like shit.....and the sound quality was bad too. I'm sure if that get somebody that knows how to rip videos, they will be fine later. As a right now, those videos are shit paper quality.
DJ Grandpa 4:18 PM - 24 January, 2008
I also think smashvidz.com have low quality. Low bitrate and down sizeing the videos.

Both dan't add many vidoes at all, so the video's I could use are expensive.

I have for the last 2 1/2 year played DVD's on Pioneer X1 2-3times a week, and I don't wanna do gigs with lower audio and video quality.

Converting DVD is stil the winner. For me, MixMash, PO, VidDisc
DJDFECT 6:31 AM - 27 January, 2008
DJ Grandpa, how is Mixmash?
DJ Grandpa 1:52 PM - 27 January, 2008
Mixmash is listprice at £40 / DVD, but talk to Mark at Mixmash, mabye you get a better price if you subscribe. www.mixmash.com
DJ Grandpa 1:53 PM - 27 January, 2008
Btw, MixMash is based in London, and all videos are in PAL format.
Dj Mayhem 6:05 AM - 13 February, 2008
im about to subscribe to smashvidz, but you guys dont seem so sure on it, is it worth the 47 a month?
DJ Grandpa 10:10 AM - 13 February, 2008
I subscribe to smashvidz and as they are today it's not worth the money. I did get an e-mail about some shanges at there website, but if that means more/better videos I'm not sure.

Also subscribe to my12inch.com, and that is not worth the money if you only looking for video.
Dj Mayhem 9:24 PM - 14 February, 2008
music is taken care of through me being in radio, and the labels are starting to get better with video, i usually have to hound them to get them to mail them out lol.
MISTER RIPPER 4:48 PM - 16 February, 2008
here go anthor link

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lvmez 2:16 AM - 17 February, 2008
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here go anthor link

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what's the price per month?
Dj onyx 4:36 PM - 17 February, 2008
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here go anthor link

[link removed]


what's the price per month?


You can't use those video in public, because I tried it last night and it has MTV Logo. Not unless you have a good lawyer to fight for you LOL. Price per month it's free but you can donate according to the website. I'd rather get video from Promo only than those crappy downloads and maybe will it take you into a deep shit!
lvmez 5:48 PM - 17 February, 2008
the site is posting mtv videos? damm.
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Matt G 10:30 PM - 19 February, 2008
MISTER RIPPER, legal sources only please. Thanks.
MISTER RIPPER 8:04 AM - 26 February, 2008
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here go anthor link

[link removed]


what's the price per month?


You can't use those video in public, because I tried it last night and it has MTV Logo. Not unless you have a good lawyer to fight for you LOL. Price per month it's free but you can donate according to the website. I'd rather get video from Promo only than those crappy downloads and maybe will it take you into a deep shit!


yeah some are good quality some are tv rips... i use da tv rips till i find a dvd rip 2 replace it and yeah i do use in public .. i dont do any upscale clubs that aint my style da clubs i dj at the police aint gonna be worried buot where i got my vids from they to busy try to keep da guns out we just had to install metal dectors ....nobody has gotten shot in da club but allways outside leaving da club. its crazzy... i found anthor site wit way better qualty vids but it aint legal so i guess i cant post it
djsl 8:33 PM - 3 March, 2008
Is there am online Store that i can buy single videos from? like some oldschool hiphop classics, or some good old rock and roll?
Dj K.Smith 10:16 PM - 3 March, 2008
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Is there am online Store that i can buy single videos from? like some oldschool hiphop classics, or some good old rock and roll?


Videos a la carte would be a great idea... Kinda like with music, having a clean, dirty, acapella... version of the video would make a whole lotta sense...
phaeton 7:54 AM - 4 March, 2008
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Is there am online Store that i can buy single videos from? like some oldschool hiphop classics, or some good old rock and roll?


Videos a la carte would be a great idea... Kinda like with music, having a clean, dirty, acapella... version of the video would make a whole lotta sense...


Here you go try this...www.digirama.co.nz .....not a huge selection but its a start.
lvmez 1:24 PM - 4 March, 2008
Here you go try this...www.digirama.co.nz .....not a huge selection but its a start.

pretty good, but not sure if $3.50 a video is good. i guess if you want a new release video right away. has anyone joined smashvidz? what's your opinion?
phaeton 10:29 PM - 6 March, 2008
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Here you go try this...www.digirama.co.nz .....not a huge selection but its a start.

pretty good, but not sure if $3.50 a video is good. i guess if you want a new release video right away. has anyone joined smashvidz? what's your opinion?

I think its $3.50 NZ dollars so thats $2.80usd
I've dl a few songs im gonna join soon and check it out, good mixes tho.
Demon 7:17 PM - 9 March, 2008
I joined smash and I'm satisfied with service. Seems like there making a lot of changes for the good and also getting down a lot more VJ's which means more remixes/vids. etc...I also like that they make clean and dirty versions for vids because I need clean edits sometimes. They also do a lot of accapelas.
Demon 3:22 AM - 21 March, 2008
So mods, is Smash Vidz an illegal site to get videos? I think I saw that you took a link down.
SoundmasterSam 8:59 PM - 22 March, 2008
youtube.com
Demon 9:32 PM - 22 March, 2008
did you mean to put a link, or you just big uppin youtube?
SoundmasterSam 9:52 PM - 22 March, 2008
I mean I have a legal software that downloads videos off youtube.
matt212 10:09 PM - 22 March, 2008
......
DJ-Phat-AL 1:06 AM - 23 March, 2008
...... is right
SoundmasterSam 1:13 AM - 23 March, 2008
Do you find it unbelievable?
lvmez 1:16 AM - 23 March, 2008
lol. please don't do parties using you tube videos.
DJ-Phat-AL 1:35 AM - 23 March, 2008
no... in fact go ahead and do parties with your youtube videos... that way they can see the difference between high quality work from all the other video dj's.
lvmez 1:51 AM - 23 March, 2008
good point phat. i was trying to look out for a fellow member. i know a guy who is doing video at a lounge using ripped mtv and bet videos. he thinks it looks awsome. he has no idea what's available. or maybe he doesn't care.
matt212 1:52 AM - 23 March, 2008
Okay, Sam gets a pass for now....he is still in grade school. How old are you Sam?

Watchwww.youtube.com
SoundmasterSam 3:23 AM - 23 March, 2008
I'm not going to tell you my age. I'm not in grade school
And I wouldn't play any of my own video's because they are all stupid.
If you want the software it's free. But it's only for mac.
www.apple.com
matt212 4:34 AM - 23 March, 2008
Cool dude....you ripped that Chicken rap. That was awesome dude. I'm going to get that software and dl ur vid so I can use them when I DJ because I dont think they r stupid. Dont doubt urself and dont put urself down. Thanks for the Mac software hookup Sam.
Charlie Five 8:40 AM - 23 March, 2008
Hence why I don't post my shit on Youtube.
stevie o 6:15 PM - 23 March, 2008
Big ups to youtube
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Matt G 8:03 PM - 24 March, 2008
Using videos from YouTube is not going to be legal. Although there is a way to view higher quality versions of YouTube videos now (add &fmt=18 to the end of the YouTube URL you're viewing). But as I said, playing them out isn't going to be legal - you haven't been granted rights to use them in public performance.

The legality of SmashVidz is also questionable. Although they have changed the wording of their site to suggest that they're getting the videos directly from labels now, which lends them more an air of credibility, if true.
DJ Lique 3:48 PM - 25 April, 2008
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try them the also got video blends fo ya


Why was this link not removed? There is no way in hell that is legal.
DJ J-Funk 4:22 PM - 11 May, 2008
This is the only site that I feel even comes close (or maybe better) than PO.

www.djvideosource.com
Dj Mayhem 8:30 PM - 11 May, 2008
i just looked at their selection though...not impressed
skinnyguy 2:43 AM - 12 May, 2008
PO has way more genres
baires0314 3:49 AM - 12 May, 2008
This DJVideoSource.com looks promising from the selection I looked at. They even include MP3 music along with the $50/month and the titles look very clean, consistant and well up-to-date.

Does anyone have any experience with the format and quality of the videos or the MP3's?
DJ J-Funk 2:21 PM - 12 May, 2008
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This DJVideoSource.com looks promising from the selection I looked at. They even include MP3 music along with the $50/month and the titles look very clean, consistant and well up-to-date.

Does anyone have any experience with the format and quality of the videos or the MP3's?


I joined a weeks ago. The quality is 10/10 for MP4 format (We can talk about bitrate if you want). What I really liked was the fast DL times. Yes the MP3s are free, which is a plus. I talked to their admin and they said that their DJ Tools will be up soon, these will include videos with intro and outros and acapellas...

I know everyone thinks I work for them, but I don't. I am just really impressed so far. I use to get (well, still do) my MP4s from My12Inch & DVDs from PO.
matt212 4:57 PM - 12 May, 2008
What's the bitrate and encoding format J-Funk?
DJ J-Funk 7:54 PM - 12 May, 2008
2000, 720x480, H.264 encoding... Does that help?
matt212 10:27 PM - 12 May, 2008
Yeah, thanks.
DJ J-Funk 12:20 AM - 13 May, 2008
No prob...
djchope 2:03 PM - 15 May, 2008
is youtube the new limewire, just asking?

youtube-Free & bad quality videos
limewire-Free & bad quality music
Dj onyx 12:55 PM - 17 May, 2008
Got 8th wonder digital pool video quality is really good and on top of that I have MP3 aswell. For $9.99 a month I can't complain.
baires0314 8:13 PM - 17 May, 2008
When it comes to video, I think I'd stick with Promo Only because of the quality aspect and the consistency. They may not have every video as fast as another source but the other source may give you a horrible quality version while in a week or two, Promo Only will give you a perfect quality version.

RockAmerica looks very promising although I haven't used it but the prices are more expensive than with PO.
baires0314 8:31 PM - 17 May, 2008
J-Funk I have two more question about DJVideoSource.com for you.

1) The videos are 2000kbps, 720x480, H264. What is the audio quality on the videos with bitrate and all?

2) I know it does not have to do with "videos" necessarily but what is the bitrate for the MP3's available for download on there?

Thanks.
Awedamn 2:13 AM - 18 May, 2008
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Using videos from YouTube is not going to be legal.


Do illegal videos become legal if you are only using it for promotional use - like audio promos? I want to make promotional videos to market my new invention.
Dj Mayhem 10:06 PM - 18 May, 2008
lol. no. illegal is illegal
Awedamn 10:22 PM - 18 May, 2008
I heard you just write promo only on it and dont sell it.
Dj Mayhem 11:16 PM - 18 May, 2008
Yeah, wouldnt that make life easy? Someone should tell the RIAA to stop suing people then. lol.
eye357 2:25 AM - 21 May, 2008
like I said b4, join a few video pools, its like clothes one store has some things the other one doesnt n vice versa. it is still inexpensive. even if u spend 100 dollars a month can put u in 3-5 different pools

smashieeesvidzzz 50, 8thwonderpromosssss 10, screenplaysssss 30, 90 bucks.
try joining several record pools back in the day, 100 dollars a pool. and i was in 3-4 a month glad those days are over but nothing sounds like wax
Awedamn 4:18 AM - 21 May, 2008
How about just using your mixer like Tivo to save your HiDef, then view it later and share with your friends?
Tivo is not illegal!
Dj Mayhem 7:40 AM - 21 May, 2008
/sigh
Culprit 5:36 PM - 5 June, 2008
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nothing sounds like wax
AAC 320kbps 48k =]
eye357 7:14 PM - 5 June, 2008
Still Culprit there is something that takes you back when u hear a little hsss at the beginning of record. You know what I mean, it's just a sound that takes me back. hell I've been spinning since 1983............... :)
Culprit 10:00 PM - 5 June, 2008
::nods::
Dj Mayhem 4:14 AM - 6 June, 2008
damn i feel young lol. but yeah i miss my vinyl, i have that shit stored back in spokane :(
Dj Q (NZ) 7:14 AM - 17 June, 2008
Does anyone know where I can get Video Clips from ? I live in New Zealand . Promo Only doesn't allow me to subscribe because I don't live in the states . I've tried digirama.co.nz but I can't use the video clips in serato cause there copyright protected . I am prepared to pay . Preferably the latest rnb .
eye357 11:58 AM - 17 June, 2008
whats going on in new zealand that they wont allow it
Dj Q (NZ) 1:56 AM - 18 June, 2008
Well after calling Promo Only in the States the reason they won't allow me to subscribe is because they don't have any licensed operators in NZ or Australia to monitor operations . They are looking to setup in Australia , but are unable to give me a date . So I have no legal way to procure Video Clips . Digirama.co.nz is o.k but they have been copyrighted and I am unable to play them in Serato.

What to do ??
KMXE 9:57 AM - 18 June, 2008
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They are looking to setup in Australia , but are unable to give me a date .


Fantastic news..... DJ Q - so far us Aussie & NZ's are probably restricted to Video clips that come with Albums, or special DVDs etc that you go out buy. Unfortunately not the widest selection but no real other choice (Ive been searching for a couple of years).
DJ-A 7:58 PM - 15 August, 2008
I'd like Promo Only if you could just download the songs off the internet...
matt212 1:48 PM - 26 August, 2008
Or they could save money by putting the whole DVD up for download each month or week. You could then download the whole DVD or just the tracks you want, but it would still be a set price. Even if they reduced the price to about $20 a month and let you download what you want...they would come off on top because I think they spend a good amount on blank DVD's, cases and shipping cost and all that other shit every month that they wouldn't have to worry about with a download service. The flipside to that is....how much bandwith would they need to service every customer??
DJ-A 3:00 PM - 26 August, 2008
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Or they could save money by putting the whole DVD up for download each month or week. You could then download the whole DVD or just the tracks you want, but it would still be a set price. Even if they reduced the price to about $20 a month and let you download what you want...they would come off on top because I think they spend a good amount on blank DVD's, cases and shipping cost and all that other shit every month that they wouldn't have to worry about with a download service. The flipside to that is....how much bandwith would they need to service every customer??


that's more of what i was talking about... but that is definately an issue about bandwidth.
Mr.Nice 1:59 AM - 27 August, 2008
This is a great thread, but getting vid if your out of the US is still a huge problem.

This is what I found:
->promo only - deliver only to US.
->iTunes - have a small selection of NON copyright protected video's and the quality isn't great.
->smashvidz - seem to be doing a good thing but the quality isn't good and they only have R&B
-> djvideosource - only have R&B
-->clipmashcb - have an awsome collection.. but 45 pounds for 15 video's??!! I will go broke in now time.

I am an eclectic hip hop dj that likes to mix rock, 80's, 70's and any random stuff I can throw in the mix.

Getting video's is a real problem, while I can buy wax and mix it, if I buy a DVD full video's from a shop I can't rip it because it is copy right protected.

SSL Video has finally made the dream of mixing video possible, but the market just doesn't sell the video's.. Serato, ever think of opening a video shop?

Any other ideas of where to get video's from?
eye357 12:26 AM - 29 August, 2008
8thwonderpromos.com mr.nice....10 bucks a month, all genres and a real hip hop classic like BLACKMOON. BIG L, and 80s hairbands new wave check it out. i like it.
Mr.Nice 12:56 AM - 29 August, 2008
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8thwonderpromos.com mr.nice....10 bucks a month, all genres and a real hip hop classic like BLACKMOON. BIG L, and 80s hairbands new wave check it out. i like it.


This is looking good eye357, thanks for the post, I was getting real frustrated with trying to source video's.

What's thier quailty like? (both audio and video)
eye357 8:49 AM - 29 August, 2008
A quality!
Mr.Nice 12:18 AM - 9 September, 2008
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A quality!


Haven't seen a better $10 a month deal than 8th wonder promo.

Good quality and adding about 3-5 vid a week with a library of about 400 as is.

Super good value!

www.8thwondercdpool.com
MAURICE STARR 10:22 PM - 18 September, 2008
Listen guys let me share something with you guys. I'm going to put it out there like this there is only 2 great sites overall that is on top of the video and audio game in the US US US do you hear me. www.my12inch.com and www.8thwondercdpool.com. Stop looking there you have it, i've been in the professional radio industry for 23 years and that is where you can get them from. Promo Only is cool, but faster service comes from my 12 inch and 8th wonder. 99 percent of the time I get my product before the radio station get there product. The problem I have with DJ's is they go sign up at my 12 inch, and 8th wonder and then close their account, and try to get products from other dj's. I tell all my dj buddies go open up your own account and support my 12inch and Paul over at 8th wonder, because they are making it easy for us the dj's. VDJ Eddie I see you in here keep doing your thing.!!!!
DJ-Phat-AL 11:13 PM - 18 September, 2008
8thwonder is cheap and that is exactly what you get. cheap...

the site is hard to navigate, can't sort through files, file names are inconsistent when you download them... I have go back to the site just see what the hell that was I downloaded... edits & remixes are not that great... no offense to (vdj eddie).. they have rebranded promo only videos as their own (can you say shady?) ... it is just a mess of stuff... so... $10/month.. don't expect the best or anything professional. It is suitable for beginners.

I guess I have a higher standard.


my12inch... is alright. I mainly use it for getting instrumentals, acapellas, etc. The video section is ok... the text tag on the screen is WAY TOO BIG... on some files..
DJ-A 4:42 PM - 19 September, 2008
how many vids do they have on my12inch?

i'm looking to expand my vid libary as much and as fast as possible. buy i want quality vids too... low bitrates are only worth their weight in shit
Demon 5:50 PM - 19 September, 2008
I agree with Phat Al. I'd rather pay the extra loot for site thats easy to navigate.
DJ-Phat-AL 7:10 PM - 19 September, 2008
and better quality videos..
Mr.Nice 12:50 AM - 20 September, 2008
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I agree with Phat Al. I'd rather pay the extra loot for site thats easy to navigate.


I agree as well.

BUT

All other sites I checked had worst navigation and a limited selection ov video's for more money!!

Though usibility can be imporved on 8th wonder I found it damm easy to just signup and download some videos with good quality.

Eddie eye has some cool remixes on it as well and it didn't leave a hole in my pocket at the end of the day.

If there is something better out there, please let me know cause so far it's the best I've found.
eye357 4:34 AM - 22 September, 2008
As far as sites go, I keep several memberships, it only makes sense. Even though DJ Phat Al has a higher standard, it is still cheap to have several sources of video and music. Like I said, I started spinning wax, records pools were 100 a month, imported 12inch records were double the price than domestic(REmember that!) but I paid to get it..why? to stay up on new music. But now an import from france is not extra money, video pools are 10 amonth 8thwonderpromos, 50 for my12inch, 50 a month for rockamerica. yeah some parts of a website are smoother than others but hey, if I can get a few from here and a few from there and it's not breaking my pocket, hey thats good for me. Trust me, cats who have been djing since the wax years know, it is cheap to spin now and easier to get music and videos. Keep several sources of music. it's always worth it.
mambomuziki 6:18 AM - 25 September, 2008
If you are in NZ or Australia you could try nightlife.com, the offer video hds to clubs and pubs, the might help.
eye357 1:17 AM - 3 October, 2008
i just found this spot...they found me crazy old metal music and old school hiop hop vobs or mp4..great quality. its really help my collection for rare or older vids mysite.verizon.net
matt212 1:31 AM - 3 October, 2008
I don't get it eye357...

It's says Smashvids July at the top of one of those pages...

Are you suppose to tell them what you want and they find it??
eye357 1:47 AM - 3 October, 2008
mysite.verizon.net try this
DJ-Phat-AL 2:36 AM - 3 October, 2008
how does that site work?

I don't get it.
eye357 6:03 PM - 3 October, 2008
you leave a list of videos you are looking for and they find them for you...cool!!!
matt212 7:40 PM - 3 October, 2008
Can they find MC Bubblicious and DJ Fish Eyes vids??
eye357 1:35 AM - 4 October, 2008
all i know is they found me IRON MAN by Black Sabbath...how cool is that
Demon 4:26 PM - 6 October, 2008
How exactly does it work? Doesn't seem like links are working except for last and it takes you to a comment page.

Home | FINDING OLDER AND RARE PROMOTIONAL VIDEOS FOR PROMOTIONAL USE ONLY | SPECIAL EXCLUSIVE REMIXED VIDEOS | FINDING RARE MUSIC VIDEOS. SIMPLY COMPLETE FORM WITH MUSIC VIDEOS NEEDED IN COMMENT SECTION

Excuse caps.
eye357 9:08 PM - 6 October, 2008
i just leave a list of what i am looking for in the comment section, i think u can fit at least 15 and my eamil
eye357 9:08 PM - 6 October, 2008
email...oops!!!
DJBIGWIZ 12:17 AM - 7 October, 2008
and how much do they charge per video?
BallerStatus 8:47 PM - 7 October, 2008
I get PROMOONLY once in awhile, depending on my needs for that months gigs. But on the real, nothing can touch FORDJSONLYMUSIC@LIVE.COM as far as cost, new product to keep you steps ahead of your dance floor, and the quality is just as good, if not better than, P.O. I also like the fact that their videos come in either Dirty or Clean versions.

At $40 a month for music (breaks down to 50 cents per song), and $100 for video (breaks down to $1.66 per song) all with 32 beat intros, you can't go wrong. These are "all bangers" too!!! No throw away stuff like alot of the other services. MP4s are compressed too, so it doesn't take as much room on your external HD.

You can't go wrong with fordjsonlymusic@live.com
eye357 9:00 PM - 7 October, 2008
that ia a little expensive, for a hundred a month I can join smashvidz 50 plus promo 40 plus and 8thwonderpromos 10 for a grand total of a hundred bucks and all 3 are great soures!
dj lad 8:27 PM - 8 October, 2008
Crooklyn Clan is now offering re-packaged videos from SmashVidz. This is interesting.
matt212 9:13 PM - 8 October, 2008
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....nothing can touch FORDJSONLYMUSIC@LIVE.COM as far as cost...

You can't go wrong with fordjsonlymusic@live.com


Where the hell is the website??
DJ-A 9:33 PM - 8 October, 2008
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Crooklyn Clan is now offering re-packaged videos from SmashVidz. This is interesting.


WTF?
DJ-Phat-AL 9:49 PM - 8 October, 2008
they are not repackaged.

Crooklyn Clan now offers video. SmashVidz has been doing some of the Crooklyn Clan video remixes so it is now been available on the new video section of Crooklyn Clan.

SmashVidz will being doing videos for both it's original site and Crookly Clan.
You find more mash-up video remixes of crooklyn clan artist up only up on CrooklnClan.net.
D-Twizzle 11:29 PM - 8 October, 2008
go get that guac
DJ-Phat-AL 11:42 PM - 8 October, 2008
?

what is a "guac" ?
lvmez 2:18 AM - 9 October, 2008
guac=cheddar
DJ-Phat-AL 2:22 AM - 9 October, 2008
alrighty then...

what the _____ do you mean by "go get that cheddar" ? ? ?
eye357 2:42 AM - 9 October, 2008
EBONICS is a motherf.....shut your mouth.....lol
Demon 8:41 AM - 9 October, 2008
Word, I left a few emails. How long does it normally take to respond back?
lvmez 12:34 PM - 9 October, 2008
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alrighty then...

what the _____ do you mean by "go get that cheddar" ? ? ?


guac=cheddar= money
D-Twizzle 3:22 PM - 9 October, 2008
it's sounds dumb when i have to explain it, haha.
i wasn't specifically talking to you Al, but just the people in general that sell to Crooklyn Clan. Yeah, lots of people don't like them, but they are just hustlers trying to make guac (money). I respect the hustle. Now legality is a whole different story that I don't have time to get in to, but someone else may. I say let them be, if there's a market and people are actually paying that amount of money for a 4 minute song, then let them spend their money. The key word was that you are paying the producer/remixer for their "service" not the copyrighted songs. blah blah blah.. someone will continue where i left off or hate on it but you get the idea of the argument.
jaroth 10:43 PM - 12 October, 2008
What about non-music videos. Things like visualizations, short movie/tv clips. I know you can make your own but there has to be some premade stuff out there. DJVideoSource doesn't have that many videos. 8thstreet has an annoying overlay at the beginning and end of the video that show the song, artist, VDJ and 8thstreetpromo on it. Real annoying.
jaroth 10:45 PM - 12 October, 2008
8thstreet = 8thwonder
itchie 8:15 AM - 13 October, 2008
my only real gripe with overlays is when it says " ____.com"
it looks tacky in my opinon. for example...just have "8thwonder promos" not "8thwondepromos.com". not all videos from promo sites have their internet address in their overlay but enough to make it annoying. i don't even like to play them because of that.
eye357 4:05 PM - 13 October, 2008
they been stop putting .com on videos. and its still only 10 bucks a month....crazy low but i do like screenplay too it's more but hey as I said it's good to have different sources of music
mambomuziki 3:58 AM - 15 October, 2008
AUSSIE VDJ
Try; www.sbamusic.com.au
Cheers
vjlb 5:43 PM - 3 November, 2008
hi if anyone wants some videos im selling some dvds i have . as i dont have my dvjs anymore . i got about 150 dvds all need a good home . if interested email me

[email removed]
Demon 8:00 PM - 3 November, 2008
uh oh.
Funkytownstopsix 3:18 PM - 4 November, 2008
Quote:
Quote:
....nothing can touch FORDJSONLYMUSIC@LIVE.COM as far as cost...

You can't go wrong with fordjsonlymusic@live.com


Where the hell is the website??


Yeah can you give the correct link......
Eskei83 8:25 AM - 12 November, 2008
smashvidz is soooo dope!
Culprit 5:18 AM - 14 November, 2008
Quote:
smashvidz is soooo dope!


They just uploaded dope jams too, older stuff w/ extends, no regrets joining here.
Timbo "The Animated LA DJ" 8:36 PM - 17 November, 2008
Trying to find some music videos to download, anybody know where I can find it?
DJ-Phat-AL 8:50 PM - 17 November, 2008
have you tried reading this thread... or searching the forums?
Luisinthemix 11:45 PM - 7 December, 2008
Any place to get Salsa and Merengue videos Anybody?
eye357 3:25 AM - 8 December, 2008
PROMO ONLY/ SCREENPLAY give them a try
Culprit 8:39 AM - 8 December, 2008
I have to buy my videos from ritmo latino. Really good source.
Dj Dazz413 6:41 AM - 12 December, 2008
just to let everyone know im new to this forum and ive decided to start being apart of conversations. ive looked at a few video sites and i think 8thwonderpromos.com is good and the price is unbeatable too, only $10.
lvmez 1:45 PM - 12 December, 2008
look into screen play. they offer videos in mp4 format.
Funkytownstopsix 3:38 PM - 13 December, 2008
what sreen play now has mp 4 are u sure....It's time for me to renew that will be the shit as no conversion will have to be done. Are the tagged correctly as well.
Culprit 6:57 PM - 13 December, 2008
no, they are tagged incorrectly to display the wrong bpms and artist song information. it makes djing more fun
D-Twizzle 7:25 PM - 13 December, 2008
I don't think sp offers mp4 right now. I believe it's DVD/vobs or mpeg2.
Sign up for screenplay DVDs now and you will see something special in the January DVDs. Tell them twizzle sent you to get an extra DVD.
lvmez 7:54 PM - 13 December, 2008
my bad, i thought they offered mp4.
eye357 2:46 PM - 14 December, 2008
They do......
dj hammurabi 4:05 PM - 17 December, 2008
Anyone else have a audio/video sync problem with 8thwonderpromo videos?
Culprit 8:02 PM - 18 December, 2008
im an rss feed freak. I use google reader for everything (craigslist, hypem & music blogs, forums) and smashvidz just added an rss feed, which is a feature i requested. I get the latest updates straight to my google reader now. I requested the feature a week ago and walla, its there. Happy customer here.
princeentertainment 9:52 PM - 3 January, 2009
Does Anybody Know Besides Promo Or Ts Studio, That Does Country Video's ,I Have 8th Wonder,Smash Vidz And Some Other Pool,Just Wanted Any other Source To Use Country, Got Mostly Everthing, But Need Some Updated Country,I Have Already have Best Of Country 1-4 From Promo ,Thought Maybe There Will Be Other Sources .
eye357 12:57 AM - 4 January, 2009
Try Screenplay, they are great and no crappy logo watermark
crazylegs 2:40 PM - 6 January, 2009
anything from Itunes can be converted to Mp3 for music & Mp4 for videos. "SoundTaxi" is the program you can do this with, no logos on videos. I use 8thwonderpromos, screenplay & Itunes for videos. It seems to be a waste of money with promo.
lvmez 3:22 PM - 6 January, 2009
how is the quality of itunes videos on a big screen?
ClubBusta 3:41 PM - 6 January, 2009
screenplay has the best quality and way more song choice when you compare it to 8thwonder and the po po, and they are legal which seems to be a big problem with 8thwonder. itunes looks like total crap on big screens even the higher quality videos from there. if i played that garbage i'd be out of work very soon i am sure.
eye357 7:08 PM - 6 January, 2009
You get great videos here the best in town
[link removed]
djtripp 9:02 PM - 6 January, 2009
Quote:
You get great videos here the best in town
[link removed]


I just got porn roll'd....dammit!
Culprit 7:56 PM - 7 January, 2009
lol
ancientyouth 12:36 PM - 9 January, 2009
check this , it appears they wont work in serato but it would be nice if serato/whitelabel did something similar, but alot less expensive...
www.venuevj.com
eye357 2:44 PM - 9 January, 2009
the videos are out of sync but great download service but videos are not sync correctly......
Funkytownstopsix 8:11 PM - 9 January, 2009
yeap whould be nice if Serato put their foot in the game. PCDJ and Pioneer got it going I don't see why the wouldn't as they love money and all.
nik39 4:00 PM - 10 January, 2009
Quote:
check this , it appears they wont work in serato but it would be nice if serato/whitelabel did something similar, but alot less expensive...
www.venuevj.com


huh?

Quote:

Attention. These files are encrypted and will only playback in PCDJ VJ 5.1, VDJ 5.1, and Numark CUE 5.1 and up software.
Funkytownstopsix 10:42 PM - 10 January, 2009
He did say it would be nice if serato did something simlilar.
dj vegas 9:24 AM - 21 January, 2009
"dont read if you dont like bad spelling or bad gramer sorry in advance lol"

i hate smash vidz in the one month they have only put up like 8 videos and 4 i can use! i sugest sighning up geting there old vidz and cancling.. this it the reason you cant see whats on there site.. nobody would pay that much for sssooo little updates.

8th wonder is only 9 dollars a month and has just a little more updaed and you can see what they have even if you are not a member. Over all i would wait till someone like promo only put 32's on the 40 or so tracks you get a month then it will be worh it!!!
Culprit 10:32 PM - 21 January, 2009
Quote:
"dont read if you dont like bad spelling or bad gramer sorry in advance lol"

i hate smash vidz in the one month they have only put up like 8 videos and 4 i can use! i sugest sighning up geting there old vidz and cancling.. this it the reason you cant see whats on there site.. nobody would pay that much for sssooo little updates.

8th wonder is only 9 dollars a month and has just a little more updaed and you can see what they have even if you are not a member. Over all i would wait till someone like promo only put 32's on the 40 or so tracks you get a month then it will be worh it!!!


wow, you could not be any more wrong. Smashvidz is one of the best services out there.. You get blends, acapellas, video edit remixes, classic videos, and dj tools.. oh and i forgot to mention.. 8 bar intro's..

What you get with 8th wonder videos? promo only videos cropped. No thanks.
dj lad 2:46 AM - 3 February, 2009
It does suck that we're not getting nearly the same number of remix/mash/party break videos since Smash has switched those over to Crooklyn, but they're still useful for the Snipz/Xtendz, etc.
DJ Dub Cowboy 11:24 PM - 5 February, 2009
I am not happy seeing the amount of Smashvidz videos on CC compared to their own site. I think the Smashvidz customers should be getting all of the remixes too.
D-Twizzle 11:42 PM - 5 February, 2009
it's all about the benjamins
eye357 2:25 AM - 6 February, 2009
go to 8thwonderpromos...lol,
DJ FLAVOR 1:43 AM - 7 February, 2009
Quote:
I am not happy seeing the amount of Smashvidz videos on CC compared to their own site. I think the Smashvidz customers should be getting all of the remixes too.


I think it would be a good idea for Crooklyn Clan to possibly offer a Video Subscription just like Smash does... Even maybe with some subscriber options:
Audio Only Subscription
Video Only Subscription
Audio & Video Subscription

Seems like C.C. cranks out quite a bit of vidz.

I would consider a subscription
DJDAMNAGE 4:08 AM - 9 February, 2009
8th Wonder all day for the $$$$$! They put up new vidz all the time. And Hells yea CC should offer a subscription.I'd pay 50 a month for that! Good luck, it'll never happen.
Henry GQ 4:38 PM - 15 February, 2009
yuh, they are some greedy ass bitchs
djnak 10:55 PM - 15 February, 2009
smashvidz is great for vidz in my opinion but yeah remix section has been lackin since cc but then again they still have a better quality than 8th wonder you gotta kinda sift through the garbage with 8th wonder cause they are lacking quality
Demon 12:04 AM - 16 February, 2009
Here's a few vidz from a indy label. Mods its the label page. All good and legal.

www.publicwizardinc.com
Henry GQ 8:20 AM - 16 February, 2009
thats ok with CC, someone will buy their shit and then post up on another site, and laugh at the them fo' bein greedy ass bitchs, i seen this happen with beatport.

they were tryin to get money, and now i know of sites that have the same ish for a few bucks a month. it will happen to CC. someone will post all of their ish on some site for 40 bucks a month. i see ish all the time on craigs list for crooklyn material.

just like the reocrd industry them greedy ass sluts, and then people found a way around paying all that loot for somethin that wasnt worth it.

they shouldnt be charging no more than 2 bucks a track.
Culprit 8:30 AM - 16 February, 2009
i dont mind using a couple of breaks a night. My only problem with cc is that everyone has all the same breaks and remixes from their top 20 or 50 list. I think i psoted this before, but the number one complaint I get from friends & prospects is new djs dont let the songs play long enough. I could care less if cc or smashvidz had remixes or breaks of popular songs mashed simply because I know how to do my own video edits and remixes. I have given out a few here and there, but im not taking that apporach anymore. I just keep all my remixes and video edits to myself now. Its not like anyone wants a video transition from im in la bitch to la vida es un carnival anyways :P
eye357 3:14 PM - 16 February, 2009
word!
DJ Grenade 6:17 PM - 18 February, 2009
any one have any suggestions for solutions with rock videos?
YoungWill 12:07 AM - 20 February, 2009
Quote:
any one have any suggestions for solutions with rock videos?


ScreenPlay or PO...? lol
ClubBusta 2:40 AM - 20 February, 2009
tastes great. less filling.
Marky D 2:36 AM - 25 February, 2009
If you're looking for a wicked music video site, check out www.xtendamix.com.
All high quality mp4 videos, made for Serato.

The best variety anywhere
matt212 1:18 PM - 25 February, 2009
Quote:
If you're looking for a wicked music video site, check out www.xtendamix.com.
All high quality mp4 videos, made for Serato.

The best variety anywhere

...if you live in Canada.
Funkytownstopsix 1:46 PM - 25 February, 2009
Quote:
Quote:
If you're looking for a wicked music video site, check out www.xtendamix.com.
All high quality mp4 videos, made for Serato.

The best variety anywhere

...if you live in Canada.


only 341 vids on the site and no preview which sucks.....Weak very weak.....
matt212 3:35 PM - 25 February, 2009
What's the newest video they have?
lvmez 3:42 PM - 25 February, 2009
c&c music factory.
D-Twizzle 4:47 PM - 25 February, 2009
i downloaded there samples and i'm not really happy with the logo/text that comes up.
Marky D 8:37 PM - 25 February, 2009
Hey guys:

Sorry, can't do anything about the logos, this is a legit pool and that's the deal I have with the record companies. As for new videos, we put up the main hits first and new stuff as well. We've only been up two weeks, so if you're not happy yet, then check back later on. As for Canada.... put a canadian address. Either way, you can still get the subscription.
nik39 8:39 PM - 25 February, 2009
Quote:
this is a legit pool and that's the deal I have with the record companies.

...

this qualifies your posts as advertisement.
djrayray0981 8:58 PM - 25 February, 2009
Will you be puting up some more Old School Vidz. I like another bad creation iesha extend as well as other you have. How often will you be positng up vidz?
Marky D 9:01 PM - 25 February, 2009
We post 5-10 videos a day...new and old
Marky D 9:07 PM - 25 February, 2009
Please keep in mind, we are not trying to be a totally urban pool, they already have those. We won't have the newest urban all the time because we are trying to provide the alternatives and classics, to have a broad range of music and be diverse. We've been up 2 weeks and will get more videos as time goes on. Thanks everyone for your support so far
Serato, Support
ChrisD 9:25 PM - 25 February, 2009
Marky D,

By posting a link to a website that you are directly associated with you are advertising. You did it another thread too.

I'm going to leave the links here for now because at least they're related to the conversation. But I don't want to see you doing it again.

If you want to answer questions about the service or describe what it's about in response to other people inquiries that's OK.

But don't shamelessly link to the site yourself.
djrayray0981 9:29 PM - 25 February, 2009
Nice. I don't care about all the urban and new stuff. I get all that from other video pools just like you said. I have been looking for a pool with more of the classics. So this is perfect. If your posting up 5-10 vidz a day. It will be well worth it. Depending on Video quality of course. Will be signing up today.
Marky D 9:32 PM - 25 February, 2009
No prob Chris. Thanks for letting me know
djrayray0981 9:32 PM - 25 February, 2009
O.O. Big Brother is at it again. You can run but you can't hide!
Henry GQ 9:37 PM - 25 February, 2009
u need to put house mixes on there, everyone is doing hip hop and top 40, do the extends of the house, u will totallly bring a different type od video jock and keep me around...
djrayray0981 9:41 PM - 25 February, 2009
Do you really need to extend house music?? their may be one or two vidz. But for the most part, you can just loop the beat.
matt212 10:47 PM - 25 February, 2009
Quote:
i downloaded there samples and i'm not really happy with the logo/text that comes up.

What samples?
D-Twizzle 10:58 PM - 25 February, 2009
check your pm matt
D-Twizzle 11:00 PM - 25 February, 2009
i downloaded a video that had mary j's lips moving but no vocals from the audio.
D-Twizzle 11:06 PM - 25 February, 2009
screenshot betatesterz.com
djrayray0981 12:34 AM - 26 February, 2009
OUCH!!! Looks Nasty. "Text "Street" to 32123??? WTF is that all about?? Shit, that's as bad as having MTV Logo all over it. "Text 411 to vote for your favorite music Video" and the Xtendamix.com off to the right looks tacky. Sorry, not trying to put it down, but you should definitely get rid of the "Text Street" and place the Xtendamix on the Bottom left of the Video info
Marky D 1:23 AM - 26 February, 2009
Guys I would but in order to launch the product and do it legitimately this is what the labels wanted. I have forwarded your comments to the labels in hope that they reconsider and I will let you know what they say

Thanks for the feedback
eye357 4:04 AM - 26 February, 2009
make the logos bigger and sell ringtones there on the video too...lol
Funkytownstopsix 4:13 AM - 26 February, 2009
yeah can't do that shits way to big...Hey Twizzle does that dot com stay up there the whole time? Man that just plain sucks
djrayray0981 4:34 AM - 26 February, 2009
No, It dosn't. Stay on for about 8-10 sec or so, then come back on towards the end of the video. Just download a few
Henry GQ 8:07 AM - 26 February, 2009
yuh...
i guess the one thing i dont like is...
i dont want any other djs knwoing where i get my content from...
Funkytownstopsix 2:34 PM - 26 February, 2009
I don't like the fact that we have to advertise for any of the pools. You know that's what we do. Then to add www.wtf is just a dagger I just can't take. Would'nt be so bad had they not placed the www on the far right. Text should be all in same area is all I'm saying.
Marky D 9:03 PM - 26 February, 2009
The Xtendamix.com part can be on the left side, but we were asked to put it on the right side. If it were on the left, that's 5 lines of text, and a lot.

As for the ringtone code, it says Text "STREET" to 32123 for Ringtones...it only says that on Universal Music videos. On EMI, it says Soundrewards.ca and same for other labels. It's a website where you can buy the songs. It doesn't stay up, it comes up and goes away after 10 seconds, like every music pool.

As for letting other DJs find out where you get your music...well, nothing I can do about that.

Enjoy what you can, but my hands are tied with the labels. Hopefully as the video market in Canada grows, they won't care so much about the ringtones and just let me go to a website. However, for now, that's how it has to be.

Thanks for the feedback. Hopefully the variety of content will outweigh the chyron and you will be able to enjoy the service

Cheers
djfaq 12:07 AM - 4 March, 2009
Quote:
screenshot betatesterz.com

ohh so weak mannn

why they there are sites who is too greedy for traffic and other marketing bullshit to a point where they water mark their lame logo on the video...
I really wanna pay for a services where the artist is the one who gets the promotion
on the not the site.
it's like playing music with commercials on it... :(
djnak 6:52 AM - 4 March, 2009
Quote:
Guys I would but in order to launch the product and do it legitimately this is what the labels wanted.

drop the .com and just put xtendamix on the bottom left might make them more useable
djnak 7:01 AM - 4 March, 2009
Quote:
The Xtendamix.com part can be on the left side, but we were asked to put it on the right side. If it were on the left, that's 5 lines of text, and a lot.

Still better than where it is.....
Okay first let me say im not trying to make it seem like im bashing you but some of quality in audio extends are pretty weak...The one im most pissed about is murder she wrote I think the audio sounds like crap and the way the songs ends into the outro beat horrible.... But as you said the pool is only 2 weeks old and I cant wait to see what happens in the future!!!
Funkytownstopsix 2:04 PM - 4 March, 2009
Actually all comments given should not be taken negatively in regards to any pools coming from the consumers. They want us to buy/join their pools and we tell them what we want. Simply put as far as Xtendamix goes all the crazy logo stuff they got going on will only hinder them in getting the business they want to have and would have if the logo was more sensible. We the consumer are willing to buy if they did a little moderation. Xtendamix says their hands are tied so we the consumer will look at other avenues. No need to beat a dead horse just find another and ride that into the sun set. They have a good concept and I am an urban guy looking to expand but not with that shit flying all over the video.. Xtendamix if you ever get your logo strait hit me up I will join...Until then you know the deal.....
Marky D 10:20 PM - 4 March, 2009
Thanks for the feedback and you are exactly right. The feedback definately helps. We have shrunk the font size so it doesn't appear as big. We will also be shortening the lengh of the cyron to 10 seconds from 15 seconds in future videos. Your feedback is appreciated and always welcome. Good or bad, we don't expect to start off and be the best. We do want to offer a different variety than most other pools and fill in the gaps where they are lacking.
Henry GQ 11:36 PM - 4 March, 2009
marky...
i think u should get rid of the .com part
i think if ur smart enough djs will google xtendamix
i find myself playing less of ur vidoes... because of the text and the xtendamix thing
the text thingy... well.... whatever. its something to put up with for now...
Marky D 3:17 AM - 5 March, 2009
I can get rid of the .com on future videos. Not a problem.
Why is the .com such an issue though
Funkytownstopsix 3:42 AM - 5 March, 2009
Mark you making good moves. Dot Com just looks so cheap like you downloaded from limewire.... U will be gettin more biz once you post what it will look like after all the changes.....
Henry GQ 8:25 AM - 5 March, 2009
hey its like Nike
"just do it"

maybe u can put the text thingy in grey colors too
that way its not that noticeable :)

:)
Henry GQ 8:25 AM - 5 March, 2009
but i enjoy the service, i gotta down so more stuff..
lucky for u i dont know how to remix video. :)
Henry GQ 8:26 AM - 5 March, 2009
btw...if u need anyone to do some simple edits, im ur man.
DJ DisGrace 1:49 PM - 5 March, 2009
Marky D good stuff bro! These guys don't understand how tight the AVLA is up here... makes RIAA look like mall cops.

We met way back in the Cheer days! Any word from DC?
Marky D 7:01 PM - 6 March, 2009
Daniel is good, but we'll save that for a private discussion. The AVLA just came on board, so that means Sony/BMG and Warner are now going to be part of the pool...so you'll get to see many more videos from them coming soon.

Thanks for the feedback
lvmez 2:59 AM - 10 March, 2009
pmvs.webs.com

just stumbled upon this site. TAGLESS videos! looks very promising.
Henry GQ 3:28 AM - 10 March, 2009
interesting...
but 30 bucks for roughly 30 videos, is not a deal to me, if they provided and extended mix, maybe that would be nice...

the only great thing is these are tagless.... i love that part.

but 30 bucks ? i dunno
D-Twizzle 3:39 AM - 10 March, 2009
i'd buy them if it was $15 for 30 videos.
skinnyguy 4:01 AM - 10 March, 2009
roughly same price as a song from itunes.....but for video. why not?
Henry GQ 4:25 AM - 10 March, 2009
well... we will see if this video craze will blow up liek mp3s, i think u will see alot of pay sites, but free sites like ones for mp3s
ur not gonna see limewire video
i think..
Joshua Carl 2:08 PM - 10 March, 2009
Quote:
pmvs.webs.com

just stumbled upon this site. TAGLESS videos! looks very promising.


this is their march release:
Im curious to see what they look like.
are they smudged out, or cropped out perhaps?

P.M.V. MARCH VIDEO LIST
ARMIN VAN BUUREN FT. JAREN......UNFORGIVABLE
BEASTIE BOYS......................................LOOKING DOWN THE BARREL OF A GUN
BEYONCE...............................................DIVA
BOW WOW FT. JERMAINE DUPRI.....ROC THE MIC
BOW WOW..............................................YOU CAN GET IT ALL
CHARLES HAMILTON...........................BROOKLYN GIRLS
ESTELLE FT. SEAN PAUL...................COME OVER
JAMIE FOXX FT. T-PAIN........................BLAME IT
KASKADE................................................MOVE FOR ME
KERI HILSON FT. LIL WAYNE............TURNING ME ON
LADY GAGA............................................EH,EH (NOTHING ELSE I CAN SAY)
MAVADO..................................................SO SPECIAL
NOTORIOUS B.I.G................................SPIT YOUR GAME
PLIES FT. CHRIS J...............................PUT IT ON YA
PLIES FT. ASHANTI..............................WANT IT, NEED IT
SLIM THUG.............................................I RUN
SOULJA BOY TELL'EM.........................TURN MY SWAG ON
TAMI CHYNN FT. AKON........................FROZEN
THE DREAM............................................ROCKIN' THAT THANG
THE PUSSYCAT DOLLS......................BOTTLE POP
THE TING TINGS...................................GREAT DJ
THE TING TINGS...................................THAT'S NOT MY NAME
YOUNG JEEZY FT. NAS........................MY PRESIDENT
eye357 2:12 PM - 10 March, 2009
i seen that too, weird they changed their price to 16.99???cool i bought it thats cool for me. u can dowlaod a sample for free there's a link there.....yeaaaa!! finally tagless
Culprit 4:26 PM - 10 March, 2009
30 tagless videos for $16.99 is defenitly a good deal.
Culprit 4:37 PM - 10 March, 2009
just purchased, il let u guys know if its legit.
Henry GQ 5:05 PM - 10 March, 2009
marky d, can u put latest 50 or 25 on the site...
i havent been on in a week or more...
or dont know whats new
matt212 5:09 PM - 10 March, 2009
Quote:
roughly same price as a song from itunes.....but for video. why not?

I'm betting my money that they are from iTunes. lol
D-Twizzle 5:16 PM - 10 March, 2009
eye357 or culprit, post up some info on these videos like bitrate or MovieInfoBatch results www.scratchlive.net
or if matt212 is right, post up the personal info from itunes, haha
matt212 5:19 PM - 10 March, 2009
Yeah...shoot me one of those vids so I can analyze it. haha
Culprit 5:28 PM - 10 March, 2009
twizz, i dont use movieinfobatch, i use mediainfogui which is alot better.
Culprit 5:30 PM - 10 March, 2009
ok, it has been about one hour, no responses as of yet. On the site they said it usually takes abotu an hour to get the link, and no more than 24 hours, so now is the waiting game.
D-Twizzle 5:31 PM - 10 March, 2009
cool, i was just wondering what the specs are. any way you can get info works with me.
matt212 5:34 PM - 10 March, 2009
Hahaha. I tell you one thing...it's somebody form the forum.

Keyframes for the sample video...

Keyframes: 81 (min: 2, max: 25,avg: 22.0)

Now, who in the hell knows to get the keyframes within that range besides to people on this forum?? I smell a two party conspiracy going on here. lol
nik39 5:34 PM - 10 March, 2009
Names or it didn't happen.
matt212 5:35 PM - 10 March, 2009
fuck...

form = from

to = the
Culprit 5:35 PM - 10 March, 2009
the sample file on the website shows

Resource Owner:eyester

JAMIE FOXX FT. T PAIN-BLAME IT (SAMPLE PMV).mp4 35 23810 KB Mar 09, 2009 04:53:58 AM

It is small size, I am hoping that is not the full video.

General
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Format : MPEG-4
Format profile : Base Media / Version 2
Codec ID : mp42
File size : 23.3 MiB
Duration : 59s 659ms
Overall bit rate : 3 269 Kbps
Movie name : BLAME IT (SAMPLE PMV)
Part/Position : 0
Part/Total : 0
Track name/Position : 0
Track name/Total : 0
Performer : JAMIE FOXX
Encoded date : 2009
Tagged date : UTC 2009-03-09 06:49:17
Comment : P.M.V.
tvsn : 0
tves : 0
stik : 0

Video
Format : AVC
Format/Info : Advanced Video Codec
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matt212 5:58 PM - 10 March, 2009
Resource owner says who??
Culprit 6:45 PM - 10 March, 2009
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Culprit 5:13 AM - 13 March, 2009
well, i waited one day because I did not have enough time to download the videos, and my download link has dissapeard and does not work, and the site has also taken down the descriptions of the videos and links. I emailed the person to tell them I need a new download link around 4:30pm, and it is 10?13pm with no response.
Culprit 5:33 PM - 13 March, 2009
aight just got the link and downloading.
djrayray0981 7:33 AM - 2 April, 2009
Any body know what the heck happen with www.xtendamix.com did they already get shut down??
Joshua Carl 2:18 PM - 2 April, 2009
no, they got hit with a virus...a real nasty one.
they said it will be back online very very soon (as of last night apr1)
Joshua Carl 2:19 PM - 2 April, 2009
ok, its back already.
djrayray0981 3:11 PM - 2 April, 2009
Yeah, just check it. Thanks
Karl W 4:25 PM - 2 April, 2009
its not working......
djrayray0981 4:51 PM - 2 April, 2009
Should be bro. Was just in it
Karl W 5:28 PM - 2 April, 2009
maybe just the US and Canada servers are up?
Joshua Carl 5:37 PM - 2 April, 2009
try a different browser.
my buddy had to reset his cookies
Marky D 5:04 AM - 6 April, 2009
Hey guys, we're all up and running. We found a hacker "phishing" so we moved to the site to a different server so that no credit card information was comprimised

Thanks for your patience.
Culprit 12:24 AM - 7 April, 2009
Quote:
Hey guys, we're all up and running. We found a hacker "phishing" so we moved to the site to a different server so that no credit card information was comprimised

Thanks for your patience.


Not a good sign. You guys using paypal?
Marky D 12:50 PM - 7 April, 2009
Paypal and credit cards. We were just taking precautions.
All worked out now, thanks
dj_paulsmooth 5:53 PM - 23 April, 2009
hey Marky D, i think there may be a problem with the xtendamix site, when i try to use the search by genre function, it only gives the 1st page. this happens with (80's genre) & (hiphop/r&b genre). i tried other genres but they worked fine (all the pages came up)
Marky D 7:09 PM - 23 April, 2009
I will look into it, thanks
DJ-Phat-AL 11:06 PM - 23 April, 2009
I told Marky about that when the site first went live... guess it wasn't fixed yet.
djrayray0981 11:09 PM - 23 April, 2009
Did you tell him about video quality??
DJ-Phat-AL 5:23 PM - 24 April, 2009
some of the videos have the "combing" effect due to not being deinterlaced and/or IVTC (inverse telicine). most are not cropped properly... I know.. beyond your control... I see the ones with the "TEXT for ringtone" as useless... I would never play those live anywhere.
Scott Bucher 6:54 PM - 24 April, 2009
To edit and bootleg...
sad but true....
nik39 7:04 PM - 24 April, 2009
Even with chyrons you can edit and bootleg. I don't see the point.
DJ Dub Cowboy 7:13 PM - 24 April, 2009
no, chyrons look tacky
Marky D 7:14 PM - 24 April, 2009
I've played using Xtendamix, Promo Only, My12inch, 8th Wonder and Smashvidz. I don't really care the source, as long as I have the video. I don't understand why everyone would worry about the chyron. It comes up and is gone in 10 seconds. Plus, I'm sure most DJs mix quick enough that you'd never see the end chyron, just the beginning. If you guys are worried about other DJs finding out where you get your material, that's a valid reason, but to each their own. They will find out eventually, it's not hard to look it up. I stopped worrying about that years ago. Even if everyone has the same content, you are better than the next guy based on your talent. So just "be better". It's not the music, chances are we are all playing the same music every night, at least 75-80% of it every DJ plays, so what makes us different is experience and talent. Not the source where the content comes from :)
Scott Bucher 7:16 PM - 24 April, 2009
Well said...
Marky D 7:22 PM - 24 April, 2009
As for Dub Cowboy. I understand your point about the Chyron. Truth of the matter is, if every service was like that, and one implemented it, we would all be up in arms. Other than itunes, I don't think you will find a service that will offer it Chyron free. If you do, it probably isn't gonna be a legit source because the record labels want that information on there. If you want it like that, you'll have to buy DVDs. I understand what everyone is saying, but I don't think we are gonna be able to change it :)
Henry GQ 7:32 PM - 24 April, 2009
i do think that the time that u have the chryon up is a bit long...
i avoid playing ur videos if possible.. just because of how big the letters are and how long the chryon plays for.. :(
sad but true.

and the funny thing is.. a bouncer asked me if smashvidz and xtendamix would sell him videos, cuz he has a dvd player in his car and thinks it would be cool to play video in his car, that shit makes me un-comfortable

so i hope u and smahvidz DO NOT sell to anyone thats not a dj
Scott Bucher 7:51 PM - 24 April, 2009
We, as djs, get the privilege of video content with the idea we are helping the labels promote their music. Chyrons have been on videos ever since MTV launched so this is hardly a new concept. ours last for 10 seconds each... not that long

Just an observation here: out of all the videos I've seen here available for download:
Dj Kue's "I'm On A Boat", to name one , I'm sure there are more, have chyrons and not one person said a thing about those chyrons.

As for not selling to your bouncer, we don't plan to.
But all it takes is a google search and he can pretty much purchase from quite a few popular sites.
DJ Dub Cowboy 8:04 PM - 24 April, 2009
there never was a chyron alternative when it was just audio. So I think we all feel like we have taken on some additional advertising duties. People see something that looks like MTV and that is what they expect now. I don't want to be MTV.

There never was a chyron when labels serviced DJs, and thats what the future needs to be like. DVDs in the mail from the label, chyron free. Until then, we are advertising your businesses (to people who technically should not be buying your product or using your service) in addition to "what the labels are requesting".

Don't get me wrong. I love your businesses, and until the labels figure out what WE THE DJs want, we all need your services. But Henry GQ's point has been a concern of mine since the first video I played publicly. If the music is good enough, people will have NO trouble figuring out who it is and where to get it. Those little conversations have 1000000X more marketing value that your little 10 second chyron.

Trust us.
Henry GQ 8:12 PM - 24 April, 2009
u know scott...
the funny thing is... i seen some regular joe blows with promo only dvds before. not to shove this in ur face, but... this sucks for me(the dj) to think that i can get music videos, but so can everyone else...

:(


and as far as promo onlys, i have some here and there... i buy them when im at the local dj shop
u guys do fine with the chyron, kinda wish u didnt put promo only lettering on it, when u NOW have the watermarks..


plus, u need to be able to download directly from ur site!!!
get with the times! its a new day, i guarantee u will get alot more customers(including me on a much more regular basis!)

the ease of downin from smashvidz or xtendamix or whoever is way easier than waitin for some dvd to come in the mail, or grab it at ur local dj store.

and u need to put better/more current content on it...

ur driving sales away from promo only, because u guys are slooooow with the releases, at least if u get new release u can post it up

look at TMZ.COM
they get tons of hits because they can get news(gossip) out faster than E News TV or whatever


just sayin... step up to the plate, dont worry about people downloading ur promo only music/music videos...
i see the shit on the internet allll the damn time. and still dont down it..

come on.. please step it up!
Scott Bucher 8:12 PM - 24 April, 2009
Your crowd was smart enough to pick you as the dj/vj to come see, I'm sure they can separate a PO vid from one that has a promo every 15 seconds for The Hills, Subterannean, Punk'd as well as titles.

As for the chyron issue for audio... if you wanted the good stuff - you needed to belong to a pool and submit dues, charts and feedback. if you didn't...after a while no content was given.

Also what is to prevent one company - let's say Company 8, from using a Promo Only video if we didn't have a chyron, and using our video on their service. We pay the labels $1000's of dollars for the privilege to feature their videos, how can we protect our investment from other companies taking them and featuring them on our discs.

It's an endless battle that will never be answered in a way that will keep both sides happy. The labels own the content - they make the rules.
Henry GQ 8:19 PM - 24 April, 2009
sometimes u just gotta say... fuck it. i dont really have a problem with the watermarks, as long as they pop in and out quickly...
and dont really have a problem with the chyrons... as long as they are small and fast.

and scott, u pay the record labels $1,000s of dollars, but also get $1,000s from djs/vjs and other sources.. so whats ur point ?

im not tryin to be a dick... but damn
Henry GQ 8:21 PM - 24 April, 2009
or scott, maybe u make chyrons look cool...
like they strobe into place...

or rumble, or even a different text...
Scott Bucher 8:23 PM - 24 April, 2009
Henry - I see an argument coming that I'm not going to get into...

TMZ also has an national syndicated show and the advertising all over the place including a HUGE TMZ chyron for the whole video that is featured. they als have millions of dollars in lawsuits. we don't have those deep pockets.

As for content, it is what it is, don't know what you're getting but if you are only getting a monthly issue. Then you get what you pay for.
Henry GQ 8:26 PM - 24 April, 2009
alot more djs are gonna be picking up music video(with all of this serato VSL)... are they gonna get it from u or smashvidz or ?

and if smashvidz or whoever gets shut down or whatever... another one will pop up, and then another... and then another.... and then another, its not even worth ur time to worry about these people. move on and make ur product better!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


cuz look what happened after napster shut down. another one popped up....
djs wanna buy their music(for the most part) just make it easier and affordable for them to do that

thats what started this whole free msuci shit

shit was fuckin out of control expensive..

20 bucks for a cd ?
ha! i laugh at record companys now... now they went back to 10 buck cds, if they werent soooo fuckin greedy.

and i hate to say it, but it will happen to you as well...
when djs arent gettin the content they want quick enough and affordable enough, they will take the chance of downloading illegal shit or buying from a so-so site. think about it.
Scott Bucher 8:26 PM - 24 April, 2009
"and scott, u pay the record labels $1,000s of dollars, but also get $1,000s from djs/vjs and other sources.. so whats ur point ?
im not tryin to be a dick... but damn"

Not being a dick at all... but why should we pay Universal $1000's and then put out a chyron-less video just so Joe from VJ compnay 8 can buy the disc and then put it on his reel for his own subscribers?
Scott Bucher 8:31 PM - 24 April, 2009
We have thought about it and that is why we are still here while other companies that were cool at the time are not.
Illegal remixes? cool I want to be a part of that!!!!

Everybody thought VMS was cool a few years ago and where are they now??

Just watch in the next few months what will happen - you might be surprised.
Things you thought were cool and legal will come into focus - with the economy so tight the labels are building their cases. I've heard, seen, be questioned. Just watch, is all I'm saying
Scott Bucher 8:32 PM - 24 April, 2009
Its Friday - no more arguing....

Have a great weekend!
djrayray0981 8:34 PM - 24 April, 2009
Quote:
Its Friday - no more arguing....

Have a great weekend!


Good Call Scott.
Henry GQ 8:39 PM - 24 April, 2009
then why does itunes get away with no chyrons ?

they are really legit.
Henry GQ 8:39 PM - 24 April, 2009
easy way out. its friday
Henry GQ 8:48 PM - 24 April, 2009
u know.. it funny how when serato came around, they changed the game forever, and now that they are doin video, they are changing it yet again...

thru serato... us djs, have a voice. and whoever hears us first(like smashvidz/xtendamix) is gonna win.

remember that scott. i dont know who runs the show over at promo only, but u guys better step it up, instead of cutting out ur competition...

competition makes for a better product.

this is a really lame comparison...
but when those wrestling shows... WWE and WCW were fighting back and forth, that is when wrestling was most watched, and the ratings were thru the freakin roof...
now that WWE bought out WCW...
there really is no competition, and things got very stale. now the ratings SUCK.
even Vince Mcmahon(the owner of WWE) says it was a bad idea to buy them out. HA.
not laughing at u, but maybe in the future when u and the record industry finally learn... what people want. i know.. its friday.. u dont wanna argue.. u just want things to be easy.. u just want things to be the way they used to be... when djs relied on promo only for everything....
Henry GQ 8:49 PM - 24 April, 2009
now the internet has fucked everything up. LOL
Joshua Carl 9:00 PM - 24 April, 2009
we are in the infant stage of this ever changing development,
theres no right way, or wrong way written in stone.

we can just continue to give the companies our feedback, and hope they choose
to listen to their customers, or be beat out by Illegal Downloading or the next
company who pops up who tries to do it.
Marky D 9:01 PM - 24 April, 2009
The Internet has helped. Now companies like Smashvidz, My12inch, 8th Wonder, Xtendamix can operate and as mentioned before, content can get out to the DJs a lot quicker. As soon as the video is released, a couple hundred DJs can have it right away and playing it. It has helped.

Guys..I leave you with this...and this is how Promo Only, Rockamerica & Screenplay have survived. Content is key. Whatever label has the best content for the user will win in the end. If Promo Only has what you are looking for, they will win. For example...They were the first to get Kid Cudi before he was signed to a Major. The Crookers mix is not supposed to be available in North America, but they did it. Whoever has the best content will survive the test of time. Or, like a lot of DJs, they will subscribe to more than 1 pool. I do. I use up to 5 sources when I'm DJing. I just want the video.

Remember, in the club, audio is the most important. Not everyone is looking at the screens. So, if you have don't have a video, would you not play the song?
Or would you play the song regardless. You would (hopefully) play the song even if there is no video. Ok, next step, if one service has the video and the other one doesn't...are you gonna not try and get the video from the source that has it?

Content is key, have what the DJs want and they will keep coming back :)
Marky D 9:11 PM - 24 April, 2009
There's no doubt, Promo Only has some competition now. But competition is good, in the end, the consumers (DJs) always win. They have more sources to choose from and the companies race to get the stuff out faster.
ClubBusta 9:27 PM - 24 April, 2009
makes sense. my thing is that i am done with these wack ass download sites. i tried xtend too now and its th same half assed shit as the rest of them. the quality is crap either the audio or video or both and the song selections suck. besides its pretty obvious that none of these sites are legit because if they was screenplay and po would be doing downloads a long time ago. i think i can be patient a few days for a track instead of messin up my show with downloaded garbage. no thanks i like workin regular too much.
Henry GQ 10:12 PM - 24 April, 2009
well, with no competition, companies get lazy, and are content, the more competition the more the strive to kick each others ass. and i like that. illegal or not... djs are doing what they can to stay ahead of their competition..

thats why there is crooklyn clan.. funkymix.. street tracks.. lethal weapon .. xtendamix, strictlyhits and all of these other sites/services.. because djs want more, and wanna stick out from other boneheads..

im just sayin to everyone.. step ur game up. do whats right for us djs, and not urself or the companys best interests.
Marky D 10:32 PM - 24 April, 2009
I have to ask, why do you assume they are not legit? Do you think Xtendamix would be putting ringtones in their chyrons if they didn't need to? Do you think they are doing it for fun? Do you think 8th Wonder would be $10 a month if it was for fun? 8th Wonder states they make their money in quantity. Makes sense.

I've done some stuff with Xtendamix. They do not have anything up there from Warner or Sony/BMG. They don't have those labels on board yet. So I'm sure if they were doing it illegally, they would use whatever content they wanted. I'm sure they would have T.I., Flo-Rida if they could.

The one thing I do know is that record companies aren't really familiar or ready for downloading outside of itunes or their own sites. They don't know how to track it, or to moderate it, so that's why Promo/Screenplay are not fully downloadable yet.

DVDs are good for several reasons. You have a backup if your HD crashes. You can encode it your own way, at your own quality, etc. However, there is that lag time. It takes time to manufacture, ship, so it takes longer, but all the companies out there are legit.

A few of us have done the research. All the online pools out there are legit...except one...but I'm not here to rat people out.
DJ-Phat-AL 10:55 PM - 24 April, 2009
wow... all this chatter from me saying I won't use the videos with the "text for ringtone..." personal preference. I think it looks tacky... and so will the bar owners/managers.


I have no problem with chyrons on the screens... as long as it states artist, title, label, source (smashvidz, xtendamix, etc)


and marky d... don't you own xtendamix?
djrayray0981 11:01 PM - 24 April, 2009
LOL!! don't blow his cover Phat-AL
ClubBusta 11:05 PM - 24 April, 2009
bwahahaha! busted!

all I know is i pay ten bucks or so to download this junk from you knuckleheads and its like spin the bottle and i always end up kissing the fat bitch. ninety percent of the time it either looks like shit or sounds like something worse. and man who are you kidding with the how do we know they are not legit thing? the black borders on the bottom of the screens all the time?!? give me a break please. at least i know when i get something from screenplay or po its going to look and sound right and i get plenty of remixes from screenplay to keep me happy. nah. done. peace.
Karl W 8:07 AM - 25 April, 2009
Hi Guys,

I agree with Phal Al.....

The "Text for ringtone" looks tacky and belongs on TV not in a nightclub. It looks you taped the songs off TV and sold them to me.........

We just need AKIEM to make a crop overlay quartz file so I can cut it out on the fly or use VSL effects to mask the image for 15seconds?! LOL
nik39 3:42 PM - 25 April, 2009
Quote:
wow... all this chatter from me saying I won't use the videos with the "text for ringtone..." personal preference. I think it looks tacky... and so will the bar owners/managers.


I have no problem with chyrons on the screens... as long as it states artist, title, label, source (smashvidz, xtendamix, etc)

+1.
Millz 4:34 PM - 25 April, 2009
street tracks = my baby :)

Alot of the older smashvidz mustve been encoded wierd because they have a serious lag, compared to newer ish from them.
Millz 4:36 PM - 25 April, 2009
And my week 3 express video is pretty much useless, as was week 2 :( the top 40 choices are poop, eh i guess i could use rockin that thing remix
itchie 10:41 PM - 26 April, 2009
Quote:
To edit and bootleg...
sad but true....

i hate chyrons. takes away from MY ART. i like to flip shit in the begining of tracks (like real hiphop djs do) and if there's a chyron that pops up towards the end of my juggle and then i flip it back to the begining where's there's no chyron and back and forth and so-on. it looks like shit. not everybody JUSTs plays the song so the record lables are happy scott... some of us are being more creative with our sets... most of the edits i've made you'd have to pry from my cold dead hands! not all of us bootleg...
itchie 10:43 PM - 26 April, 2009
and for the record, i take exsisting footage from the video to do a edit. i don't 'add' anything.
marx 10:55 PM - 26 April, 2009
Quote:
street tracks = my baby :)

Alot of the older smashvidz mustve been encoded wierd because they have a serious lag, compared to newer ish from them.


our format has gone through changes. originally we were geared towards vdj. once serato became a serious container we kept tweaking. i believe we have reached that point for the time being until computers become faster and when hd becomes more available.

where is vms now?
well they went on to be a full blown pool. you might know them as my12inch :-)

chryon wise. i personally feel if its done right its fine and goes with the flow. also were here to promote the music. having a chryon on the video helps the promotion greatly, it also acts as a marker for booters, xtenda has taken it even another step forward with the ringtones. which is smart on the labels part as its a big money maker.

im sure itunes can call the shots as they dominate a big chunk of the market.
Marky D 1:38 AM - 27 April, 2009
I've always wondered why no one is thankful for the material, for the companies that put the effort into extending and prodiving the videos for us. It just seems that everyone complains about it.

Imagine trying to obtain every video individually without Promo Only, Screenplay etc. Imagine having to extend every video yourself with Smashvidz, Xtendamix, My12inch.

I'm not saying it can't be done, but look at how much easier all of these companies have made it. And how much easier and cheaper it is then sourcing out every video individually, buying the DVDs, contacting the labels.

The work and effort is already done for you but everyone complains about chyrons...?
DJ Dub Cowboy 2:10 AM - 27 April, 2009
we are thankful, thats why we keep paying for the services.

I think we are giving the labels and services very valuable feedback.
Henry GQ 2:16 AM - 27 April, 2009
yes, u get my thnx every month....
Henry GQ 2:16 AM - 27 April, 2009
i can remix video too... im just too lazy
Henry GQ 2:17 AM - 27 April, 2009
u know.. remix the audio then the video ?... sheesh. my name isnt millz :P
itchie 4:22 AM - 27 April, 2009
I love playing video. I love that people supply them. I get alot from dvds also. I love it dig for videos. Just dont like chyrons. Its america right? :)
Henry GQ 4:37 AM - 27 April, 2009
if i can say something about smashvidz, its a very good service, my only complaint is ....
for now ....

that most of the music/videos... is not structured right ?

like the last 32 count is on..
but when it comes down to the last like... 1 minute fo the song, the strcture is off

it goes 16 count
32 count
16 count
32 count ?

like what is that ?
other songs beginings dont go like that...
marx 5:32 AM - 27 April, 2009
further detail is needed. all those counts is more then a minute.

not all songs we do are 32 in & 32 out

like uptempo tracks we do 64 out to allow a longer mix without needing to loop.

or if a song originally started with a 4 count in, we leave that mostly for the scratchers like myself then add the 32 after that....so that would give u 36...but u can only mix starting at 36 if u know when to throw it in :-) i don't always want to start my mix with the down beat or the hook etc.

example would be dope.
Henry GQ 5:49 AM - 27 April, 2009
i just downloaded the goodies mix, and u can hear peety pablo in the begining... ?
marx 5:58 AM - 27 April, 2009
that's the original song :-)

that one song could use a reedit without him to make it not so urban. but the original song is with petey pablo, its not a remix.

www.amazon.com

got another?
Millz 6:54 AM - 27 April, 2009
I would have no problem making simple extended audio mixes for the video remixers to use...any company that wants to pay me im down. the intro outro would be nice and simple, having just the beats of the tracks...as to say, alot of the extended ish alot of the guys are doing are using instrumentals for intro outro...and alot of times it makes mixing in key a pain in de ass. (too much going on, as well). Holla for a dolla!
Henry GQ 7:35 AM - 27 April, 2009
i could do the same, but maybe for a free subscription...
nik39 9:05 AM - 27 April, 2009
Quote:
I've always wondered why no one is thankful for the material, for the companies that put the effort into extending and prodiving the videos for us. It just seems that everyone complains about it.

Wow, Marky... I read that you are running one of the pools. I think that is truely the wrong attitude. People who are subscribing to the pools are paying money. That should be more than enough "thank you" and on top are promoting the pools/services with the chyrons.
DJ-Phat-AL 9:27 AM - 27 April, 2009
... I was hearing locally (las vegas) that club owners/managers are too excited about seeing the chryons on the screens. the cleaner the show the better. the library I use is majority of my own edits/remixes... but when I do play from other sources I don't mind the title, artist, etc on the screen for short period. as far people not appreciating companies providing these services.. well.. I have been collecting/editing video for over ten years now. It is far more easier for someone to start a library NOW than before. I do appreciate all the sources I utilize for video content for my library and remixes.
eye357 11:47 AM - 27 April, 2009
I was with a chic last nite with a great set of breast implants, as the night went on, I got lucky, removed her bra and on the bottom left corner of her breast was
this.....LEFT BREAST
DR. A. SHERMAN
PLASTIC SURGERY RECORDS


LOL
nik39 11:53 AM - 27 April, 2009
Stop ranting.

You should be thank full to see her breasts...
after you paid her dinner
paid her drinks
paid her cab. ;)
DJ-Phat-AL 12:30 PM - 27 April, 2009
and then paid her
nik39 12:34 PM - 27 April, 2009
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and then laid her

Yessir, That's what I am talking about ;)
DJ-Phat-AL 12:36 PM - 27 April, 2009
dirty boy
Funkytownstopsix 12:41 PM - 27 April, 2009
Yeah EYE357 is what we call a Paya-Paya
nik39 12:42 PM - 27 April, 2009
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Yeah EYE357 is what we call a Payola

What? Live stream on hot97?
Millz 2:44 PM - 27 April, 2009
classic!
eye357 6:41 PM - 27 April, 2009
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and then paid her


'Cause errbody know it ain't trickin' if ya got it

HA HA phat-al u say it like it's a bad thing ESPECIALLY in Vegas!!! lol
Less problems, egt mines now get out...... no questions like,"I think you are cheating on me?" you know what I mean...ha ha keep your relationships lol
eye357 6:44 PM - 27 April, 2009
And funkytown, your cowboys got raped at the draft...oh my god!!!!! Jerry Jones thinks his number one draft pick was roy williams hahahahah... what an ass!!!

I can't wait for football season, Giants are gonna save a horse and ride a cowboy into the turf!!!!!!!!
Millz 8:31 PM - 27 April, 2009
Steelers
Henry GQ 8:36 PM - 27 April, 2009
eagles!
Funkytownstopsix 12:25 AM - 28 April, 2009
yada yada yada...We shall see EYE. Congrats to the Steelers for having more Super Bowls than the Cowboys. As for the Eagles they have a really good QB without wideouts he will get kilt..
Millz 2:38 AM - 28 April, 2009
and the Steelers go for 7 baby
Funkytownstopsix 12:37 PM - 28 April, 2009
not...Steelers got lucky last year..They won't be as good this year.
eye357 2:46 PM - 28 April, 2009
even rottenburger admitted he threw that final touchdown blindly n thought it was gonna be intercepeted but they are better than the cowboys but I do remember my Giants spanking the steelers that season!!!! hahahah
DJ Dub Cowboy 6:46 PM - 28 April, 2009
you all need a new thread.
marx 11:12 PM - 28 April, 2009
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i just downloaded the goodies mix, and u can hear peety pablo in the begining... ?
Quote:
that's the original song :-)

that one song could use a reedit without him to make it not so urban. but the original song is with petey pablo, its not a remix.

www.amazon.com

got another?


I didn't realize it was already done, it was done on the 22nd. Ciara - Goodies
TraxxRemix 7:26 PM - 3 May, 2009
[link removed] they work in conjuction with TraxxRemixPool...

mp4 videos with dj friendly 8-bar intros that are both audio and video intros about 800 available. 30-60 released a month.
nik39 7:34 PM - 3 May, 2009
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[link removed] they work in conjuction with TraxxRemixPool...

mp4 videos with dj friendly 8-bar intros that are both audio and video intros about 800 available. 30-60 released a month.

Ah, from your website:

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FOR SALE:
APPLE MACBOOK w/ SERATO & VIDEO SL,117GB REMIX SERVICE LIBRARY, 90GB VIDEO DJ LIBRARY LAPTOP STAND..PLEASE CONTACT US IF YOU HAVE ANY INTEREST..HELP YOUR FELLOW DJ/MEMBER OUT. ITEMS SOLD SEPERATE OR ALL TOGETHER.


Sounds like a legit sale and website.
nik39 7:54 PM - 3 May, 2009
Awesome. You even offer the promo only series in advance. May 2009 was already available in April ...

img12.imageshack.us
Serato, Support
ChrisD 11:47 PM - 3 May, 2009
TraxxRemix,

Do NOT use these forums for advertising.
DJ-Phat-AL 11:47 PM - 3 May, 2009
don't bother... there is NO info on the website that shows how much is what...

I signed up to try it out and it was $15/month.. I thought cool.. I can do that.
But come to find out it is $15/month for AUDIO ONLY... the video is separate and expensive.

Here is the e-mail response to me asking where is the video content after signing up:


oh you gotta sign up for Video Traxx for that. playdemvibez & Traxx
Remix Pool partnered up not too long ago. playdemvibez.com released
the comps and issue u can see in the new release section, and then
Club Traxx and Video Traxx are charged by Traxx Remix Pool.


playdemvibez.com is $15 per month

CLUB TRAXX(music)(Regular Prices)
$15 per issue
$20 for custom issue
$40 a month

VIDEO TRAXX (Reagular Prices)
-$20 per single issue
-$30 per custom issue(any 15 videos of your choice)
-$70 per month(month consists of 4 issues, so it could take up to 2
months to relases 4 issues)

Also the whole library is available for purchase as well, and would be
cheaper to buy in bulk.

HERE ARE THE PRICES FOR PLAYDEMVIBEZ.COM MEMBERS. NOTICE THE CHEAPER PRICES.

CLUB TRAXX(playdemvibez.com members price)
$45 per month for club traxx and playdemvibez.com


VIDEO TRAXX (playdemvibez.com members price)
-$25 per custom issue(any 15 videos of your choice)
-$70 per month which includes your playdemvibez.com monthly fee (month
consists of 4 issues, so it could take up to 2 months to relases 4
issues)
Henry GQ 12:12 AM - 4 May, 2009
that shit is wack. BAN.
Demon 1:24 AM - 4 May, 2009
Hella wack!
Scott Bucher 2:54 PM - 4 May, 2009
Straight from Promo Only...

We do NOT service either playdemvibez & Traxx Remix Pool as a subsidiary or distribution partner. After taking a look at their site and our records it's most likely a subscriber ordering our issues and then posting them for their own distribution purposes.
Henry GQ 7:30 PM - 4 May, 2009
u tell em scott. see what i mean by promo only not releasing stuff fast enough ?
ur creating a market for all of these other video services...

and u know how ur gonna compete ?
nothin.
ur gonna snitch on these online sites

not make ur product better.
Scott Bucher 8:00 PM - 4 May, 2009
Henry, thank you...
I realize that you are just looking for a fight - not gonna go there.
Believe me if there was a completely LEGAL way to do what you want - we would love to do it.
Culprit 8:03 PM - 4 May, 2009
+1 on banning that guy. Ban his ip address while ur at it.
Henry GQ 12:03 AM - 5 May, 2009
im just saying scott, not tryin to pick a fight at all.... i am only tryin to push promo only into a direction that WE DJS NEED. so stop thinkin that im tryin to pick a fight, im fighting for a better product. u guys need to push the record companies or soemthing, this is crazy!

maybe if i annoy the shit out of u, u will be liek maybe this guy is right. screenplay does different shit.. why cant u ?
Funkytownstopsix 7:38 PM - 5 May, 2009
I personally like Pomo (urban with old-school throw backs and party breaks) just dislike water marking but for Dj's who go out and work it is paramount that we get videos much faster than we do. It saddens me that I can go on I Tunes and or see them on BET/MTV and see videos that Promo put's out months later. It really use to bother me that some DJ's had videos that I know I should have had by months ago.

Screen Play is not much better but at least no watermark and Howard is really cool and listen to programing and changes it. GQ is right some things have to change. How would you feel if I gave you a 3 month old hamburger and told you to eat it. This is exactly what these pools are doing to us,,,I'm not trying to pick a fight it's just real talk from real people.

By the way OP is doing better by doing MP4's something that was needed,,but the quality is straight trash IMO. My buddy showed me one I was like damn, and others have complained on these forums as well about them. I think some stuff can be learned from dj's on these forums as far as video and pools should hire some of them as consultants . I would start with Nik 39, A-Swift, Phat-Al, Culprit, Millz, Twizzle just to name a few who can tell you how these videos should be converted for our use. Damn you got 3 months before you send them to us anyway to work on them and get them right. .... : )

Simply put I could deal with the watermark if I had no other choice due to fact that there are other sources that don't have water marking then that is what I choose. What I can't deal with is videos coming late and mp4's that are not converted correctly IMO.
Scott Bucher 9:17 PM - 5 May, 2009
Thanks for the tone this has taken - I don't want to get into a war of words.
So Henry GQ and Funkytownstopsix - - thank you.
Scott Bucher 9:34 PM - 5 May, 2009
Henry GQ,

As a dj myself I agree that the tools needed to be a dj are changing.
I would love to do video mash ups...
I would love to deliver product to you quicker.
But unfortunately there is plenty of red tape to do that LEGALLY.

PDVz doesn't get their discs any quicker than any other subscriber, so speed can't be the issue regarding them. The extra time they take to digitize, host & post and type a track listing means they are posting product up after any other subscriber would get their discs. Not knowing their intentions, but I would guess that they don't want to pay the $10,000 licensing fee to Universal and then a percentage fee based on content delivered to subscribers. Multiply those fees by adding Warner Bros, SONY and EMI, and its much more profitable to buy a subscription from a pool and take your legal chances and post the pool's product instead.

Thats true for a lot more sites than you think.

EMI/Capitol/Virgin still sends a form out with EVERY video stating that each video they deliver can not be streamed, posted, or made available by other future means of delivery. Warner Bros. still to this day pulls its videos periodically from YouTube due to licensing fee and streaming issues.

So it's not just us, its just a real pain in the ass to do things legally.
Believe me, if I could something to make life for djs or subscribers easier,
I would much rather take those steps than get into it on these boards.

Right now all I can ask for is patience - and suggestions.
We are working on several things, but its a long process to iron out these agreements legally.
nik39 9:41 PM - 5 May, 2009
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PDVz doesn't get their discs any quicker than any other subscriber

Hey Scott, thanks for your answer. I just wanted to clarify that at no point was I thinking that they are actually putting out stuff quicker. It seems like it was not obvious enough that I was being sarcastic and that I was just laughing at the fact that someone could even remotely think what they [pdvz] are doing was or is legal.

And then being so [sarcasm_on]clever[sarcasm_off] to post about that service here. Here on this board and then on this thread where company reps are reading. I mean... how [sarcasm_on]intelligent[sarcasm_off] can you be? ;)

I understand all the legal issues you are having with labels. Anyone who wanted to get some sample clearance for exampled and music distribution... and had to deal with label contracts would know that his is not some easy (and/or quick) stuff.
Scott Bucher 9:48 PM - 5 May, 2009
Thanks - (No Sarcasm) - haha

That was directed more towards Henry's comment about...
"see what i mean by promo only not releasing stuff fast enough ?
ur creating a market for all of these other video services..."""

I know as djs we want stuff now.... not yesterday...and we are working towards getting there. It just takes time to do that legally - and that waiting can get very frustrating for all involved.
Scott Bucher 9:53 PM - 5 May, 2009
Funkytownstopsix
With regards to the Mp4s, we are always up for tweaking the files.
Our IT guys have been in talks with techs from both Serato and VDJ. Initially we had even stronger specs but the Serato camp told us to back them down a bit. If there are suggestions to be made, there are a lot of bright minds on these boards, and we are always open to ideas.
Sorry about the 3 months - I'm not sure what videos are being referred to.
I am sure there are some that don't make it to people quick enough.
You've hit on the biggest complaint we get - not fast enough, although most of those complaints come from subscribers of our monthly issues wanting the speed of Express. (which is like saying I only want to pay for dialup but I want the speed of broadband). This week's Express does have the new Katy Perry, Taylor Swift, Eminem, Alex Gaudino and 4 others that are brand new on iTunes as well as shown as "adds" on MTV.com.
We are working on ways to get our content to you quicker, but as I mentioned above there is a lot of legal hoops to jump through.

Thanks for your support and patience.
nik39 9:56 PM - 5 May, 2009
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I know as djs we want stuff now.... not yesterday...and we are working towards getting there. It just takes time to do that legally - and that waiting can get very frustrating for all involved.

Indeed.

Just look how long it took for whitelabel.net to get out of their beta status (with very limited releases) to the point where they are right now. And even now they don't have all (big) labels on there. It's a progress... which needs a long time. I guess also the whitelabel.net users where frustrated because they had to wait soooo long from the point where whitelabel.net has been announced (as beta though) to the point where they started the "regular service".
Scott Bucher 9:58 PM - 5 May, 2009
Agreed, indeed.
Millz 10:11 PM - 5 May, 2009
Hire me, Ill make it all better:) hehe
Millz 10:15 PM - 5 May, 2009
www.unthinkfc.com ur girl oprah just gave everyone a free lunch @ KFC lol...seriously
FunkyRob 11:45 PM - 5 May, 2009
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www.unthinkfc.com ur girl oprah just gave everyone a free lunch @ KFC lol...seriously



Wrong section, but thanks.

Gotta love Oprah
Millz 11:48 PM - 5 May, 2009
i know hehe:)
Henry GQ 1:33 AM - 6 May, 2009
yuh wtf >? eat chicken somewhere else

scott, im only being a pain in the ass to get a better product...

i just dont understand how u can do power sets, but not intro/outros ?
wtf ?
i can kinda see the streamign thing,but i would be pushing the record labels harder..
Millz 2:29 AM - 6 May, 2009
Those powersets make me laugh when djs/vdjs play em...the dude @ barroom pittsburgh plays them ALL the time. I mean maybe if you get cramps and have to jagr poop or something, a 3 tracker would be good. I would agree intro and outro would be a plus (although u will never ever see me play one of them, cause I taught my gf how to use serato and shes my backup woot woot).
Funkytownstopsix 12:43 PM - 6 May, 2009
Scott not a war of words just facts. I could list all the videos that took for ever to come out from OP but why waste more of my time. FYI I still think OP is the best pool and if not for full time water marking and videos coming much later than need I would still be there.

Anyway, Smashvids makes very nice MP4's.....So nice,,,,,,really nice, very high quality compared to other pools and they do intros/outros....

GQ old buddy you can eat chicken and complain be sure to ask for a pepper. If I had that kind of paper to feed a whole nation my video set would be out of this world. I don't care for Oprah but glad she brought me lunch for the next few days....
Funkytownstopsix 12:49 PM - 6 May, 2009
Millz you are right, in a year I might have played one powerset,,, just nice to know if I needed a break I had them, the last few months of my subscription were kinda wack which ended DEC of 08 as Im no longer of member of OP. Now I just make my own powersets so really no need for them.
Henry GQ 7:11 PM - 6 May, 2009
my buddy just told me at one time promo only did sell intro outro videos... is that true ?
he said liek 3-4 years ago...
Scott Bucher 9:01 PM - 6 May, 2009
Yup - we did have a series called Mix Essentials
Intros and Outros, Acapella Videos and some powersets
Not a whole lot of support from djs on that series back then....

Funkytownstopsix - appreciate the facts and opinions - just FYI (and you probably know this) but the watermarking changed to intermittent and to lower left corner

Henry GQ - we do create intros and outros and those Mix Show Edits (as we call them) are included in those Powersets.

Every video we, or any pool tweaks - be it our Mix Show Edits, Powersets or just adding an intro/outro or speed effecting to retrack the clip to a different audio track - needs to be approved by the label. People seem to forget that.
As pools we don't own the rights to the video - so we can't tweak it any way we see fit regardless if it was just adding a watermark or a full blown mashup. (Which would need approval from all labels involved). A lot more mixes then you expect don't get approved.
Henry GQ 9:10 PM - 6 May, 2009
why dont u do the mix essentials now ? im sure there would be a demand for them... now there is mp4 and vsl :)
im sure people would pick it up...
Scott Bucher 10:19 PM - 6 May, 2009
We are working on several things....
As I do every week - I turn in remixes to the labels...
Not as easy as you think...

Every Beyonce clip has to be viewed approved by either Beyonce or Matthew Knowles themselves. Matthew is in Japan until tonight, we have a call with him tomorrow morning.

Since Ultra leases their videos from European labels, all of their videos can not be remixed until the European labels approve them first.

Pitbull videos are tough too... TVT is shut down for all intents and purposes - so no one is at the label to approve anything - except "Calle Ocho" which is Ultra (see above) and "Blanco" which was released recently. Our clip has been approved by Universal pending clearance from the movie production house. (It contains footage from Fat & Furious Part whatever).

The list goes on...
Like I said, its a big pain in the ass to do things legally, and we are willing to do the dirty work to get what we all want and need. Its just sometimes people forget that process when they see (Download site XXX) take our "Paper Planes" video (with chyron!!!!) and do what they wish for a few dollars a month.

We are fighting for what you want - you just may not see it...

Its one thing to post a BEP vs LMFAO up on a forum or Rapidshare where its downloaded 128 times in 3 weeks. It's another thing to knowingly press that unapproved mix to DVD and sell it across state lines to thousands of subscribers.
We have to cover our ass, which in the end covers yours.
Millz 11:26 PM - 6 May, 2009
so lets say 5000 customers x $35.00 per issue. Nice ching;)
Henry GQ 11:27 PM - 6 May, 2009
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Its one thing to post a BEP vs LMFAO up on a forum or Rapidshare where its downloaded 128 times in 3 weeks. It's another thing to knowingly press that unapproved mix to DVD and sell it across state lines to thousands of subscribers.
We have to cover our ass, which in the end covers yours.


i totally can agree with that, i personally dont have a problem with these sites that sell STRICTLY to djs. as far as sellin shit to the common person? yuh that kinda crosses the line...

i have never even sold a mixtape, and have had people beg me for it. i wonder some times tho hahaha

anyways,i see ur point scoot and im happy that u went into some detail about this... thank you. i just would love to see some kind of intro/outro service again!
Doug Howard 12:21 PM - 7 May, 2009
Hey all. I normally don't much post any longer, but I have to take Scott's back on this one.

He's right in what he is telling you. You all have no idea the amount of work that goes into maintaining the relationships with ALL of the labels that we both deal with. The sheer volume that we both put out, compared to what you may be able to scratch up elsewhere dictates that we must follow the rules to the letter. I'll go one step further in pointing out, and I know Scott is on this page on this, that we have been both told point blank by the majors and significant indies to stay well away from non-DRM downloads by their legal... because when the poop flies (and it will), it is going to stick.

Regardless of our being competitors we are both working very hard to provide you guys with all of what you are asking for. But legitimately. And here's the bottom line... we are both paying major royalties now for this material. Our phones and emails are slammed getting clearances and permissions to get you what you ask for. Anyone who isn't and is for the short term lucky or clever enough to find a way around all of that, and is making it all up as they go along is setting themselves up for a very expensive and very unpleasant fall. Both of our companies have been around for quite awhile now and both of us intend to keep it that way.

What does this mean to you? Frankly, not much except to say enjoy the free for all if you want to go there. When it ends you'll know about it, hopefully you won't get caught up in it, and hopefully by then we both will be able to provide you with fully licensed, high quality alternatives.

Meanwhile, thanks for your support. Never stop telling us what you need. And don't stop innovating.

What you do is an art form. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise. But in return, have some respect for yourself and your art. When you cheapen it, you hurt yourself and everyone else around you.

If you want to follow up on this post, please try to reach out directly to me and not here as I try to avoid cluttering another manufacturer's board. My contact is all on our site.

Best,

Doug H.
VJ-Pro (Screenplay)
www.vj-pro.com
Scott Bucher 4:00 PM - 7 May, 2009
+1
Scott Bucher 4:06 PM - 7 May, 2009
(Thanks Doug!)
mister.mike 12:53 AM - 15 May, 2009
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...we have been both told point blank by the majors and significant indies to stay well away from non-DRM downloads by their legal... because when the poop flies (and it will), it is going to stick.


Just curious, how is iTunes able to deliver a large amount of major label content nowadays DRM-free? Is it their pay-per-download model? Because if I could download high quality legal MP4s (and their corresponding clean/dirty/intro edits) from Promo Only, I would not mind paying $2 a track AT.ALL, which translates to just $60 per 30 tracks...
FunkyRob 8:03 AM - 6 June, 2009
I just got signed up with ERG Music' Classic Video series. I chose the pay as you pay for $40/disc. I like how I'm not locked it. If I want to cancel and just buy random single discs for $45 each I can. Their classic series seems like a good start for them old hits.

I see with past issues there's a little overlap with what I already got from 8thwonder, but I'm sure I can create a higher quality if that happens.

www.ergmusic.com

figured out the cost is still a bit cheaper than buying from itunes with the $40 each plan and some of these ain't on itunes either.

Now that I'm accepted, I guess I could also buy random discs of the other series if I want, though I haven't done that yet.
Millz 10:09 PM - 7 June, 2009
Mike Setlock is a good dude.
Christopher2 11:21 AM - 15 June, 2009
The best place for remixes (of all genres) has to be Crooklyn Clan, their mashes and tools are helping me keep ahead of the competition. The quality on offer justifies the price tag IMHO.

Smashvidz are also good for extends and other mix tools.

I rock crowds of thousands with CC/SV edits and the A/V quality is top through the big systems, only through these edits is it possible for me to make a living through VJ'ing!

That is to say "clean" audio free of noise, intros/outros and mashups which my crowds love!

Promo are my favourite content providers, I buy it to obtain the videos but I only rip some of the DVD.
Millz 5:40 PM - 16 June, 2009
People have good ideas, but have no idea that their mashups are out of key. Mixing in key is very important, and when someone does a mashup or blend that is out of key, it sounds horribleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
Christopher2 6:07 PM - 16 June, 2009
@ Steve,

Keep laughing, I can laugh too as I'm getting paid so I will loool

You say anyone can get on that site and buy the same mashups, that's correct but they aren't as common as just playing standard edits, and it's unlikely the VDJ down the road has the exact same collection of remixes that you have. Especially where I'm from, where video mixing is still something very new, I'm virtually alone in my town with what I do.

The audio sucks balls? Some maybe, but there is a vast amount of quality on there IMHO.

btw I do remix and edit my own material, but I don't have time to form a show on that basis, buying a few a week from CC is a great supplement.

@ Millz,

Absolutely spot on mate, anything out of key is horrible, although with rap most fail to notice it.
djpiojo 3:52 PM - 17 June, 2009
do you work for them or something?
Christopher2 5:03 PM - 17 June, 2009
No they work for me that's why I'm recommending them, just as I'd recommend this software for the same reason.
Christopher2 11:15 PM - 18 June, 2009
I wondered how far you would scrutinize and deliberately misunderstand my statements, why? Well that seems to be much of the forum ethic around here, lots of self love and lots of negative and sarcastic remarks.

Some may say this is typical of the user base.

Let me keep this simple:

I edit my own videos (about 3 per week), however I'm too busy working during the day to do more, therefore I buy the odd video off CC (btw they haven't all got big logos on them), this makes my job easier and means I can get a decent nights sleep (as to avoid editing all night).

I'm virtually alone in being able to bring a "show", yes a show (which 2000 people attend) where I have a unique selection of remixes (many of my own, some from CC). All of the videos I play have replaced audio.

There are others doing video, but there aren't many mixing it up in the fashion I do because they are just playing plain old MTV style videos with little mixing involved.

I hope that's ok for you, and I hope we can be friends again.

Respect
sixxx 11:42 PM - 18 June, 2009
With all the remixes, edits, mashups, etc. I think I'm more on the "edge" by playing nothing but originals. No diss to anyone so don't take it personal.

It's kinda like everyone going crazy for color vinyl... so I look "different" in a good way and stand out by using black vinyl.

Yes. I do have red ones that came with my 57 but that's it.
Joshua Carl 12:15 AM - 19 June, 2009
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With all the remixes, edits, mashups, etc. I think I'm more on the "edge" by playing nothing but originals.

I think your more onto the truth than people would like to admit round here.
its like tattoos and piercings... they used to be the edgy individual way to express yourself....
now if you say to someone I have ZERO tattoos and Piercings; than your the freak.

I HAAAAAAAAAATE logos, and even more than HUGE GHASTLY LOGOS...
words....
ones that are from the song.... like "go go go put your hands up"

ya know we pay MORE for videos than we do for music, yet music doesent have audio blasts throughout the song (unless your using bad mixtape rips)
I know alot of remixers will drop a little ID before the track, or at the 1st verse.
but do we really need huge logos all the time?
to the point of we have the "AM" Feature for music.
so the industry peeps at serato at least know trying to remain a little exclusive is
important in a competitive market.
wheres our "AM-VIDEO" Feature that allows us to wipe unneccessary text off videos for the biters! hahahahah
djKenaceTheMenace 1:24 AM - 19 June, 2009
well regardless of where you got the video hopefully you paid for it in promos or dues thru record/video pools or other forms..... all that really matters is that your crowd is feeling you that's the bottom line as entertainers/Djs/Vjs. Remixes or Originals its what you do with them that makes the difference; timing, location, and energy. Now if you did your own remix and your crowd is feeling it then its your own self pride "Knowing that you did it"
Christopher2 8:38 AM - 19 June, 2009
@ Steve,

I predicted your response correctly, "we were never friends" do you think I don't know this? This shows that you don't offer a hand of friendship to people you meet; you'd rather think bad of people who don't see things as you do.

I told you I do have competition, but not elaborate competition (a bit like you in this debate).

On a regular night I play 70-80% original/standard stuff, however I also do a remixes and mash-ups night which is quite popular with the young ones, it's a fun night.

My aim is to put nights together which don’t reflect your average nights viewing on MTV, maintaining familiarity whilst applying manipulative skill.
Funkytownstopsix 1:21 PM - 19 June, 2009
I see a time out coming for you two. (Steve & Chris) Really who gives a fuck nobody pays anyone's bills so no matter what you say it don't matter. PM each other with that shit.

Now I agree the remixes/mashups go a bit to far (they all seem to be at 130bpm and every remixer does the same remix check out CC to see what I am talking about and everybody has the same ones so if your not doing your own edits your no better than the next dj and to be honest even if you do your own edits you still might suck..Really it comes down to if you can move the crowd (SKILLS)with what you have remixes are only cool to us the crowd only wants to hear what's being played on the radio anyway and remixes are and added bonus . Remixes/mashup are very overrated. IMO Some of them are really good but on the real most are straight trash. Last if you can't rock a party without remixes then you can't rock a party at all...IMO

Now back to the tread.,,,,, WHERE CAN I GET VIDEOS?
Funkytownstopsix 4:07 PM - 19 June, 2009
Ahuuuuuuuurrrrr!!!!!
Millz 6:23 PM - 19 June, 2009
Pens and Steelers own u :)
Funkytownstopsix 7:06 PM - 19 June, 2009
Come on Millz,,,,!!!!!! We for sure need to kill this thread. At least say where you can get some Pens and Steelers videos. That way I can send them to EYE the hater... : )

Really any new sources for video out these days.
Millz 7:34 PM - 19 June, 2009
I recently left yourremix due to some issues with payments, and will be starting to do stuff @ strictly hits and some stuff @ smashvidz..

Id love to start my own site, but I dont want the headache.
Christopher2 7:41 PM - 19 June, 2009
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lol and your response is what I expected. NOW you play 80% originals where in your first post your on CC's nutsack. It's no use, you do your "show" and your 2000 person crowd ha ha!!!!


Actually I said Crooklyn Clan is the best place for remixes and mashes, I also added that I use SV which is originals with intros/outros. I use all clean and replaced audio.

I haven't contradicted myself on a single point, I'm trying to keep this on topic.

Did I mention I'm from the UK? And I do lots of dance music, dance music involves a lot of remixes by nature, hell most new releases anywhere in the world are technically a remix.

I started off mentioning remixes because I assumed everyone would know about Promo.

Sorry for having an opinion, I might just stick to VDJ's forums as they usually show more respect than what I'm seeing here.
eye357 9:12 PM - 19 June, 2009
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Come on Millz,,,,!!!!!! We for sure need to kill this thread. At least say where you can get some Pens and Steelers videos. That way I can send them to EYE the hater... : )

Really any new sources for video out these days.


I hear you calling...here I am baby to save you!!!..r.kelly

THE COWBOYS SUCK AND SO DOES TONY ROMEO'S FAT GIRLFRIEND!!!lol
eye357 9:18 PM - 19 June, 2009
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Did I mention I'm from the UK? And I do lots of dance music, dance music involves a lot of remixes by nature, hell most new releases anywhere in the world are technically a remix.

I started off mentioning remixes because I assumed everyone would know about Promo.

Sorry for having an opinion, I might just stick to VDJ's forums as they usually show more respect than what I'm seeing here.


Actually Chris2 try creenplay dance and club...about 40 remixes of all types of dance music and mostly remixed audio and video..for30 bucks a dvd...about 1.25 per video
eye357 9:18 PM - 19 June, 2009
i mean screenplay...oops
Marky D 12:44 AM - 21 June, 2009
Xtendamix has a lot of U.K. style House & Trance as well
Screenplay is great for it too :)
Bren 9:11 AM - 27 June, 2009
+1 for SV and CC
Serato, Moderator
Warik 2:57 AM - 2 July, 2009
www.audiovisualizers.com

this guy has a loop server..
Millz 4:03 AM - 2 July, 2009
need the instrumental to mariah obsessed
nik39 8:41 AM - 2 July, 2009
Quote:
www.audiovisualizers.com

this guy has a loop server..

What is a "loop server"?
Serato, Moderator
Warik 8:10 PM - 2 July, 2009
a server, with video loops available to share on it. Have a dig around on the site, you'll find the information on how to access the server in there..
DJ ChrisMyk 12:55 PM - 3 July, 2009
Any good source for videos? I really need 'em... I have been buying a lot of new videos from Crooklyn Clan, StrictlyHits... and so forth... any guys willing to trade so I can save up since am just starting with this video thing. Please email me if you can help me out. Thanks.
sixxx 1:05 PM - 3 July, 2009
trading is a no no.

I personally use Promo Only. I love it. They're slower than other sites especially the illegal ones. lol
DJ Freebird 3:58 PM - 3 July, 2009
YOURREMIX.COM is now offering remixed videos...
Check them out @ www.yourremix.com
Once you are on the video page, click New Releases at the top to see all the newest video releases, or search through them by category on the left side.
Joshua Carl 4:15 PM - 3 July, 2009
that site gets my two thumbs up.
good content (not alot of filler)
the quality seems good (just bought a few of ur edits freeB)
easy to navigate.
NOT overpriced.
Joshua Carl 4:16 PM - 3 July, 2009
I will say the TAG is a lil more extravagant than I prefer though
DJ Freebird 4:19 PM - 3 July, 2009
Yeah, we just started doing video about 30 days ago.
I am in the process of bringing on additional editors to add a lot more unique flavor to the site.
I will keep you posted and up-to-date on changes.
Thanks for your compliments and support.
DJ Freebird 4:22 PM - 3 July, 2009
Also, there is a MJ Tribute Video on there that is a Free Download.
Make sure all of you grab that one...
Here is the direct link to it: www.yourremix.com

If you already have an account set up, just add it to your cart along with your other stuff and check out. Its completely free...

If you dont have an account, it takes about 3 minutes to set it up and confirm your email address...
Joshua Carl 4:26 PM - 3 July, 2009
wheres my promo code!!! hahahahahaha
Henry GQ 8:56 PM - 21 July, 2009
u really need to take the dj freebiiird sample off the begining, when i go thru all the videos(shopping around), i get irritated... and then not even wanna buy any of them... how many times can we hear this is another official freebird bla bla blah. really ?
we know who made the video... just by the chyron.. i dont buy that shit because of that gay shit. not dissin.. just sayin bro
Funkytownstopsix 1:29 PM - 22 July, 2009
+1 To add to what we don't like I hate the10- 20 second chryons these guys are putting on their vids. Beta Testers are the bomb they put nothing on theirs. BS on vids does one thing it forces some to say fuckit ,I will do my own edits.
sixxx 1:46 PM - 22 July, 2009
I do my own edits now... only because I don't like breaks and or dialogue that shouldn't be there on top of a song... so I put my logo at the beginning of every edit. Sometimes at the end too.
Bren 4:08 PM - 22 July, 2009
I wouldn't want anything long on the intro like 10-20 seconds, I don't mind the short 2 second "DJ xxx" and then straight to song, It's no biggie.

The main point is to avoid bloated MP4's and having to skip 20 seconds to your cue point.
sixxx 4:20 PM - 22 July, 2009
Yup. I agree. For instance. My logo is actually on top of the music. I like it that way so that when I'm cutting/scratching/mixing, you can see my logo, etc. Plus, I don't give, share, sell those edits either so no one can't complain about them. :P
Joshua Carl 5:38 PM - 22 July, 2009
yeah, if your making videos for "sale", and "vj use"

the only reason to put your logo on for too long is advertising to other VJs who might
see the video.
in the club, the crowd isnt goin to see a video, and see the logo and go find it to download.
but other VJs might...and these peeps are hoping they will seek them out
and buy them.

which I personally think when its overdone its COMPLETE BS.
I will not play them.
Its not done in music services or pools...so why videos?
the only time you hear that is if its a lo-budget mix-tape rip.
Mix Masta Mullet 9:11 PM - 23 July, 2009
sorry if i seem stupid but what is PO? at the beginning of this thread everyone talks about it but i have no idea what it is.
in fact, if anyone would be kind enough to give me a list of places i can get stock video and music videos id be really grateful. ive have little luck today, cant even find the beasties intergalactic video.
cheers.
nik39 9:13 PM - 23 July, 2009
PO=Promo Only. www.promoonly.com
Joshua Carl 11:26 PM - 23 July, 2009
question is...
since SSL made video availible to SL1/3 users...

how many of your boys are trying to get all the shit we paid for.
I get hit up all the time...here, Fb...

"yo man, Im just gettin into video...where can I get good quality video"

"insert list of pools and sites"

"no.,....where can I download them for free...can i get yours??"



bangs head
DJ-Phat-AL 11:07 AM - 24 July, 2009
you know how many years I have heard that....

"we need to hook up so I can get your videos..."


ummmmm.... no... not going to happen EVER!!
Funkytownstopsix 12:55 PM - 24 July, 2009
"Can I get your videos" I then say well sure lets see at 2 dollars a vid and it's all or nothing do you think that's fair "yes"....5000 vid's that would be 10 grand.... I then say I am giving you a break as I had to convert these videos and that should be about another 8-15 grand but since your such a nice guy I won't add that....Let's just say,,,,,,,, end of conversation because they don't say anything they just sit there wit a weird look on their face.
Mix Masta Mullet 2:22 PM - 24 July, 2009
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PO=Promo Only. www.promoonly.com


thanks for responding. to be honest im not really looking for music videos, especially not new ones. this is what i would really like, if anyone can guide me itd save a lot of hassle -

* stock images/libraries - places i can get clips for montages
* oldish music videos, not new rnb and all that stuff
* high quality youtube videos - this is important, i want to involve elements of comedy and popular media in my sets. if i want to get a video ive seen on youtube at high quality, how do i do it? is it a matter of messaging the youtube poster and nicely ask them to upload it somehwere for me?

im confused about all this. im making lists of imagery i want to obtain and intend to visit the library and rip dvd from there and animations from my mates. but these medias i cant find. please help!
nik39 2:25 PM - 24 July, 2009
Well... this thread here is to *provide* ressources. If you have any - share them.

If you have questions... maybe it is better to start a new thread?
Millz 4:19 PM - 24 July, 2009
wm capture
sixxx 5:43 PM - 24 July, 2009
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the whole video thing went over 90% of the crowds heads.. one dude was asking me how "they knew what video to play while I was playing my songs" lol


This is exactly what I experienced a few times. lol
Joshua Carl 5:50 PM - 24 July, 2009
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Quote:
the whole video thing went over 90% of the crowds heads.. one dude was asking me how "they knew what video to play while I was playing my songs" lol


This is exactly what I experienced a few times. lol


+5
I ve had..." wheres the guy playing the videos"
DJ DisGrace 6:07 PM - 24 July, 2009
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Quote:
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the whole video thing went over 90% of the crowds heads.. one dude was asking me how "they knew what video to play while I was playing my songs" lol


This is exactly what I experienced a few times. lol


+5
I ve had..." wheres the guy playing the videos"


or:

"....so with that program, it just knows which song is playing and adds the video???"
Mix Masta Mullet 9:06 PM - 26 July, 2009
Quote:
Well... this thread here is to *provide* ressources. If you have any - share them.

If you have questions... maybe it is better to start a new thread?


thats really helpful. i just thought as everyone in here seems to have a a fair bit of experience that someone would be safe enough to share some links, rather than me clog this place up with more discussions.
djKenaceTheMenace 2:05 AM - 28 July, 2009
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Yup - we did have a series called Mix Essentials
Intros and Outros, Acapella Videos and some powersets
Not a whole lot of support from djs on that series back then....

Funkytownstopsix - appreciate the facts and opinions - just FYI (and you probably know this) but the watermarking changed to intermittent and to lower left corner

Henry GQ - we do create intros and outros and those Mix Show Edits (as we call them) are included in those Powersets.

Every video we, or any pool tweaks - be it our Mix Show Edits, Powersets or just adding an intro/outro or speed effecting to retrack the clip to a different audio track - needs to be approved by the label. People seem to forget that.
As pools we don't own the rights to the video - so we can't tweak it any way we see fit regardless if it was just adding a watermark or a full blown mashup. (Which would need approval from all labels involved). A lot more mixes then you expect don't get approved.


AHH yes I remember receiving a promo copy of that series I was wondering where it went...too bad was some good stuff back then when no one was doing it.
DJ IzzyRock 1:56 PM - 21 September, 2009
Any one know if 8thwonderpromos.com is a good source for videos?
Charlie Five 2:01 PM - 21 September, 2009
8th Wonder is pretty weak if you ask me. You get what you pay for.

Check out STRICTLY HITS. www.strictlyhits.com They have a huge amount of 'top tier' edits.
lvmez 2:33 PM - 21 September, 2009
for $10 a month it's worth it. there quality isn't that good but they are up to date with videos and sometimes they put up a rare video.
Joshua Carl 3:14 PM - 21 September, 2009
yeah, I look at it this way.
worst case scenario: Im out $10.00 a month.

there's certainly been week long stretches where I cant use anything they offer.

Ive been in smashvids for about 2 weeks now and like it alot.
it seems to be a "slow time" for videos, i dont see much new content anywhere.
but they had a fair amount of stuff.
Ive been in Xtendamix for about 6 months.
Its good, occasionally the quality is a little low, but fair.
there extended videos are very well done, and they get alot of content I
never see anywhere else. (which is both good an bad... I generally dont use that cheese-vocal house in the 137-142bpm range)
I hit Strictlyhits, CrooklynClanVideo & YourRemix once a week for usually 5-10
mash's, Breaks and video edits...
you REALLY have to use the preview function. You'll find that certain remixers are
very formulaic, and some just do way too much, or way to little.
I also buy occaisional Promo Only issues... but not as much as I used to.
I also am doing about 1-2 of my own edits a week, if Im lucky.

thats my spin on things. hope it helps someone out.
So, on the average week I get anywhere from 30-100 videos from all those sources
usually about 10 will be "I have to play this"
another 10-20 will be "early night or I know someone wants to hear this"
the others just sit in the library in the "rather have it, than someday need it"
there was a few weeks back when I ended up getting about 160...
Sure some of these are the same videos I already had, but I replaced some of my original conversions from dvds with pool service versions.
last week I trimmed my collection... went from 750gb to 490gb if that tells ya how much shit I really had... 4/5 copies of a track. 8 versions of Pokerface & gotta feeling.
ya know, that crap.
I still found myself after the weekend says SHIIIIT i FORGOT TO PLAY THAT!

My friends who wont do video because its "too expensive" amaze me.
even with these pools Im only paying out 75-150 a month.
I used to spend that a week, sometimes in A DAY on vinyl

again, hopes this is good info for peeps.
DJ IzzyRock 5:52 PM - 21 September, 2009
thanks Joshua

thats exactly what i needed

now quick another quick question:

I know for my house/tribal collection im going to start making videos myself for those tracks. Im very familiar with the whole video/audio editing and i'm using final cut pro to do it.

What are the good sites to get clips from that will not break my bank??
in particular - scenery - club crowds , lighting effects, etc.. is what i'm looking for.

thanks again for all the replies guys

-Izzy
DJ-Phat-AL 7:35 PM - 21 September, 2009
google this:

royalty free stock footage

and you should be able to get some sites to look for that kinda footage.
FunkyRob 8:17 PM - 21 September, 2009
Sucks for me that xtendamix only services Canada.
Millz 2:01 AM - 22 September, 2009
text gay to .ca
DJ-Phat-AL 4:37 AM - 22 September, 2009
ha
chriscraze 4:55 PM - 26 September, 2009
If u want ExtendaMix, steal someones Canada address and pay using paypal! IT WORKS GREAT!

CC
chriscraze 4:55 PM - 26 September, 2009
I get my videos from my peers 99% of the time!
nemix 1:01 AM - 30 September, 2009
ya I lived in canada for a month just to check out xtendamix ;)
Millz 1:08 AM - 30 September, 2009
text street to 32123 for ringtones...so sad :(
Millz 1:08 AM - 30 September, 2009
/me edits that part out :P no offense
DJDAMNAGE 6:59 AM - 30 September, 2009
Have you honestly had someone complain about that?
Millz 7:40 AM - 30 September, 2009
No one complains about any videos I use, because I dont use xtendamix what so ever...its more about pride and showmanship...would you want some gay ass text message shit on your final product?
chriscraze 12:36 PM - 30 September, 2009
If u care that much about those stupid messages on your screen, your worried about the wrong thing bud. Is it the right song, is it a quality video, is the dance floor pumping, those are what im worried about. But, i agree it is stupid! They need to be told that also!
DJ DisGrace 1:04 PM - 30 September, 2009
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ya I lived in canada for a month just to check out xtendamix ;)


unfortunately I live here all the time.... xtendamix is as good as it gets

have you seen promo only canada's selection? it would make you guys cry - you thought promo only usa was late with video releases! have a look:

www.promoonly.ca

worst part is that promo usa, screenplay, mixmash, rock america can't ship to canada because of licensing issues
chriscraze 1:39 PM - 30 September, 2009
u can get an americam po box and have it forwarded to CA!!!!
DJ DisGrace 1:45 PM - 30 September, 2009
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u can get an americam po box and have it forwarded to CA!!!!


now ur giving away secrets
chriscraze 1:52 PM - 30 September, 2009
i thought we were supposed to share! :)
Millz 2:23 PM - 30 September, 2009
Chris,

I make my own edits/mixes audio and video...maybe you heard some? www.selectmix.com www.smashvidz.com ??
chriscraze 2:30 PM - 30 September, 2009
i have tons of them! And thank you for not putting a stupid advertisemnet on them!
We make our own down here as well , we just dont sell them... Putting the "good" house mixes of the songs with the videos on em and also putting x-mix, funkymix-, ultimix, and other mashups as videos....Making our sets a little more unique.
chriscraze 2:38 PM - 30 September, 2009
u own those sites or just a remixer?
Millz 3:11 PM - 30 September, 2009
Exe Producer @ Select Mix/Hot Tracks...remixer for SV.
Marky D 4:58 PM - 30 September, 2009
Guys in case you haven't realized, only the Universal Music videos have the text thing. The rest don't. So for older EMI, Ultra, even international stuff, there is no text code.
DJDAMNAGE 2:22 AM - 1 October, 2009
I thought you said "/me edits that part out :P no offense".
Millz 2:37 AM - 1 October, 2009
well, the only place ive found the miley cyrus party in the gay s---a is xtendamix...for now...everyone @ SV is out of town relaxing in vegas:P
marx 5:43 AM - 1 October, 2009
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i have tons of them!


interesting your name doesn't ring a bell.
chriscraze 11:50 AM - 1 October, 2009
It shouldnt, im not a subscriber.
chriscraze 11:50 AM - 1 October, 2009
although i should be on your rostewr , are you looking for other v-mixers?
Joshua Carl 12:44 PM - 1 October, 2009
yourremix has a decent mix of Party in the USA now too.
as much as it pains me Im gonna have to play it.
Millz 12:56 PM - 1 October, 2009
the women love it...rediculous lolol
Joshua Carl 1:17 PM - 1 October, 2009
what do you think JayZ said when he heard...

"Yo Jigga, now that you dropped one of the most anticipated records of the last 2 years
and it got reviews.. looks like your getting some cred back... looks like you wont be
the next Wil Smith after all....

oh, btw the face-piece for DIsney... you know the 16 yr old country singer just
shouted you on her new track..."

jay:
www.motifake.com
chriscraze 1:47 PM - 1 October, 2009
i guess ill jump on the wagon and play it too! are there any remixes yet of it? (party in the usa track)
Joshua Carl 1:50 PM - 1 October, 2009
just a few re-edits...
nothing spectacular....yet.

but YOU KNOW they are working on them now.
Ive already heard a few JayZ transitions on the audio side
chriscraze 2:01 PM - 1 October, 2009
i can live without the jay z, but a house mix would be nice!
marx 2:50 PM - 1 October, 2009
alw
Quote:
although i should be on your rostewr , are you looking for other v-mixers?


always looking for dope talent.

still confused from your earlier comment "i have tons of them!" So I assume you have tons of Select Mix.
Millz 3:00 PM - 1 October, 2009
Hey fooker, hows Vegas;)
Millz 3:03 PM - 1 October, 2009
the Miley video is @ itunes now :)
Millz 3:05 PM - 1 October, 2009
still not jason derulo whatcha say...warner brothers must have gotten into some problems with imogenheap...
Millz 3:08 PM - 1 October, 2009
not = no0---
marx 3:12 PM - 1 October, 2009
i was told they shot it, but I haven't confirmed it yet.

Vegas was the ish. Its impossible to do everything there. WAY to much shit going on. Dope though.

SHout out to them bumz!
chriscraze 3:57 PM - 1 October, 2009
i have tons of smash vidz... a few selectmix and almost every single ultimix, funky mix , x-mix, promo only audio and video and so many more... been collecting for many many years now.
Millz 3:58 PM - 1 October, 2009
lol <--- brb i have to reboot.
chriscraze 4:09 PM - 1 October, 2009
i have all the fruity colors of the Ultimix Fruit Stripe Collection! too bad they didnt come with some bubble gum. I first saw them in 1988, the dj at the teen club had a few when funky mix just came out. I didnt even know where to buy them until 1991. when i found a store in Tampa that had them. They were like crack to me back then. then X-mix, Wicked Mix, and my fav was Mixx-It those were neat. I was able to gain allot of old school remix vinyls back in the early 90's that are rare finds now! Future Mix, DMC....Hot Traxx
marx 4:22 PM - 1 October, 2009
hmmm.

Your asking to be a remixer but you don't support your own?

Support your own by being a official member.
DJ-Phat-AL 4:47 PM - 1 October, 2009
Quote:

Vegas was the ish. Its impossible to do everything there. WAY to much shit going on.


ask why Marx farted on a stranger on the strip!!

forking funny stuff!!!
Millz 4:53 PM - 1 October, 2009
are u sure he didnt queebe? :P
marx 4:55 PM - 1 October, 2009
that shit was redunkulous!!
Millz 4:58 PM - 1 October, 2009
get on aohell foo
chriscraze 5:36 PM - 1 October, 2009
dont complain, to each his own!
DJDAMNAGE 9:14 PM - 1 October, 2009
Craze you were one of my idols when I first got into the scene back in 96'. You still doin mostly breaks? I'm sure you've expanded. I played with you way back with Regis of Love n Lights at a spot off Adamo. I've lost the love for the breaks unfortunately. Every once in a while I pull out and throw down some of the vintage stuff. I'd love to come check you out but It looks like you play the same nights as I do.Anyways, keep it up homey! (By the way still got some of your sessions on cassette tape which really brings back some memories!)
chriscraze 9:19 PM - 1 October, 2009
i play mostly house and hiphop and the occasional old school breaks set but theres no market for it here anymore. House goes over well and hiphop/top40 is doing well.
Millz 9:24 PM - 1 October, 2009
I love me some og breaks :)
chriscraze 9:31 PM - 1 October, 2009
2 saturdays a month we do a 1 hour old school set from 2am-3am and then go into electro house vocals and groovy stuff...
Millz 9:33 PM - 1 October, 2009
u streaming that anywhere?
chriscraze 9:39 PM - 1 October, 2009
i record them and play them on www.crazeradio.com there is some on now! its my own little radio station that plays 24/7 dj mixes and live sets. Im also channel 119 on www.1club.fm

cc
chriscraze 9:40 PM - 1 October, 2009
theres a few hundred listeners worldwide
Joshua Carl 9:42 PM - 1 October, 2009
I fancied myself a breaks only dj in the 98-03 realm.
wasnt taking any gigs that werent breaks or funky house.
(though I kept a hiphop residency on the hush)

lots of PlumpDJs, Stanton Warriors, Koma & Bones...
Used to be part of a collective in Boston that hosted all the big breaks
guys... so got to open/rub shoulders with Elite force, Icey, Baby Anne
and a bunch of cool cats....
good times.
djpuma_gemini 10:06 PM - 1 October, 2009
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alw
Quote:
although i should be on your rostewr , are you looking for other v-mixers?


always looking for dope talent.

.


Too bad I only get the two week sporadic emails from marx asking about the posion video.
chriscraze 6:23 AM - 2 October, 2009
i really enjoy todays house vocals, especially the remixes of the old stuff!
DarioTexas 5:01 AM - 9 October, 2009
I'm willing to pay $1 per converted video related to any and all URBAN music ... Old school HipHop R&B to New School hits ... If you have 10,000 videos I'll give you $10K to put them on a hard-drive.

Drop me a PM ... Admins if this isn't allowed let me know.
Millz 6:57 AM - 9 October, 2009
lmfao ibtl
DJ-Phat-AL 7:49 AM - 9 October, 2009
wow....
DarioTexas 8:04 AM - 9 October, 2009
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wow....


Wow is right ... I guess I'm out of line ... I just saw your website and your work is amazing!!!!!
Funkytownstopsix 11:52 AM - 9 October, 2009
Dario are you from Texas.......
lvmez 3:45 PM - 9 October, 2009
i wonder how many pm's he got? lol.
Funkytownstopsix 11:39 PM - 9 October, 2009
I thought he was joking you think he is serious.... Hummmmm Really I try to keep up with folks that live in Texas as I do... I only know a few VDJ's but it's nice to know if they are local I can pass a gig on when I can't do them.... As I ride motorcycles more than do anything else these days.
Joee 6:16 PM - 12 October, 2009
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I'm willing to pay $1 per converted video related to any and all URBAN music ... Old school HipHop R&B to New School hits ... If you have 10,000 videos I'll give you $10K to put them on a hard-drive.

Drop me a PM ... Admins if this isn't allowed let me know.


yea right !!!!
9:09 PM, 18 Oct 2009
Discussion locked by ChrisD
9:09 PM, 18 Oct 2009
Discussion unlocked by ChrisD
Serato, Support
ChrisD 9:09 PM - 18 October, 2009
Quote:
Drop me a PM ... Admins if this isn't allowed let me know.

DarioTexas, of course this is not allowed - it's ILLEGAL.

Do NOT use these forums to organize illegal file trading.
chriscraze 11:07 PM - 18 October, 2009
(in my best deep deep soul voice) "YEAH!"
DjStevieG 8:26 PM - 20 October, 2009
Itunes !
Dj Kjac 8:27 PM - 25 October, 2009
itunes cost way too much money! id much rather subscribe to a site than pay for every download! cuz if i can subscribe for a month, i can get 30x more music for a much better price than if i buy it through itunes
what are the top 5 sites for getting music videos that are already edited for dj's?
DjStevieG 8:34 PM - 25 October, 2009
I think monthly subs actually costs more than buying just the songs you want from itunes ... Maybe 5 good releases per month you would actually play, most of the songs are wack

Is £1.29 or £1.89 Per video really way too much money ? Get a better job ! lol
Millz 10:39 PM - 25 October, 2009
itunes costs way too much? 1.29 for a video is too much? seriously?
lvmez 11:13 PM - 25 October, 2009
itunes is good if your in a situation where you need a video, but there quality isn't good.
DjStevieG 1:27 AM - 26 October, 2009
Itunes aac/m4v Quality is a hell of a lot better audio than a mp4 ripped from a VOB with Handbrake, video depends on the source, but most of the time itunes video are better than the vobs, and have no watermarks & titles.
Joshua Carl 3:38 AM - 26 October, 2009
Ive never looked at them...

whats the stats on your typical itunes video?
Culprit 4:14 AM - 26 October, 2009
Quote:
General
Complete name : C:\Documents and Settings\Edward\Desktop\Party In the U.S.A..m4v
Format : MPEG-4
Codec ID : M4V
File size : 43.6 MiB
Duration : 3mn 22s
Overall bit rate : 1 808 Kbps
Movie name : Party In the U.S.A.
Performer : Miley Cyrus
Encoded date : UTC 2009-09-29 07:00:00
Tagged date : UTC 2009-09-30 00:28:00
Writing library : Apple QuickTime
Copyright : ℗ (C) 2009 Hollywood Records, Inc.
Cover : Yes
apID : omuro@djorlandoproductions.com
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Dj Kjac 5:14 AM - 3 November, 2009
awesome info. i thought itunes wasn't a good place, but i guess im wrong. and i don't have a job, im only 17 lol. too busy with sports and dj'ing at school to have a job.
marx 6:42 AM - 3 November, 2009
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awesome info. i thought itunes wasn't a good place, but i guess im wrong. and i don't have a job, im only 17 lol. too busy with sports and dj'ing at school to have a job.


check ur pm
DjStevieG 1:47 PM - 3 November, 2009
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awesome info. i thought itunes wasn't a good place, but i guess im wrong. and i don't have a job, im only 17 lol. too busy with sports and dj'ing at school to have a job.


Ahh, i'd cancel your subs and only buy the vids u need from itunes, will save u a LOT
Culprit 8:29 PM - 3 November, 2009
def. not cancelling any of my subscriptions.. ever.. ive downgraded my PO service but that's because money is tight at the moment, but cancel.. never..
Millz 9:53 PM - 3 November, 2009
well well...

Even thou my edit of Blake Shelton - The More I Drink is very simple...8th wonder did it again...DJ Cutt stole my audio edit of it and claimed it as his own...

www.selectmix.com <-proof
Culprit 10:33 PM - 3 November, 2009
lol, im not saying im part of the club but.. welcome to the club.. the only good thing ive heard about 8th wonder is the price
Millz 10:42 PM - 3 November, 2009
this is the 4th or 5th time a mixer @ 8th wonder has used one of my mixes and claimed it as their own.
Joshua Carl 10:44 PM - 3 November, 2009
they dont even say it in their video?

I mean how hard is that... that's what I do If I use someones audio.
granted, Im not selling them or anything.

"where theres green, theres shade"

thats mine... dont steal it. heheheheh
marx 10:51 PM - 3 November, 2009
Hit up Paul, I'm sure he will take it down.
Millz 11:48 PM - 3 November, 2009
What Im going to talk to Paul about is $...I dont even want free access, Id rather get 15 of the 30 bux they pay those dudes to do a mix ha ha
Culprit 4:48 AM - 4 November, 2009
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What Im going to talk to Paul about is $...I dont even want free access, Id rather get 15 of the 30 bux they pay those dudes to do a mix ha ha


Those dudes aint getting paid for those mixes fyi..
Funkytownstopsix 6:18 AM - 4 November, 2009
Well I hate to be the one to say it ,,, if you don't want them to get stolen don't put them out. Cause you know it will be stolen by someone period. It's part of the so call game everything is being stolen no matter what it is. LOL U feel like all the artist that have been sampled and the only reason the new song is getting play is because of the sample, your sample. Sucks to no end but will happen if it's out there.. I'm just saying.. This has been going on since cassette's came out and that's before 8 tracks.. : ) so that's been a long time....and it's still going strong. So it should be no surprise that some lazy bastard steals your work and claims it as their own.......it's the American way. Don't go on Crooklin Clan there are 14 mixes of the same song by different djs..... DMAN DAMN DMAN... I'm gone to bed I drank for free tonight and am a little tipsy
DJ-Phat-AL 8:05 AM - 4 November, 2009
btw... 8thwonder video remixers DO get paid per remix.

I still think it is a shame that some of them (not gonna say it...) actually TOOK others VIDEO parts of existing remixes and used it as their own. Not cool!

And with audio... well.. unfortunately they don't regulate it as well there on 8thwonder as the other sites.
Culprit 8:25 AM - 4 November, 2009
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btw... 8thwonder video remixers DO get paid per remix.

I still think it is a shame that some of them (not gonna say it...) actually TOOK others VIDEO parts of existing remixes and used it as their own. Not cool!

And with audio... well.. unfortunately they don't regulate it as well there on 8thwonder as the other sites.


if u dont mind me asking.. how much?
nik39 11:48 AM - 4 November, 2009
Quote:
btw... 8thwonder video remixers DO get paid per remix.

I still think it is a shame that some of them (not gonna say it...) actually TOOK others VIDEO parts of existing remixes and used it as their own. Not cool!

nairB ewoH?
DJ-Phat-AL 1:58 PM - 4 November, 2009
^^ HA!

I didn't say it...


and I don't know how much they get paid. I just know they get paid per video edit and video remix. So they basically crank out volume so they can paid.. not really paying attention to quality so much. But you get what you pay for...
Millz 2:18 PM - 4 November, 2009
I already told you. 30 bucks a mix. And again, being partners in Select Mix/Hot Tracks, my mixes are going to "be out there" :)
Culprit 4:44 PM - 4 November, 2009
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I already told you. 30 bucks a mix. And again, being partners in Select Mix/Hot Tracks, my mixes are going to "be out there" :)


Ahh im talkin bout video edits for 8th tho.. n i didnt catch that one
Millz 5:17 PM - 4 November, 2009
yes the video edits for 8th wonder...the guys get paid 30 bux a video mix to do them for 8th wonder... :)
djrayray0981 5:25 PM - 4 November, 2009
Shit!! where do I sign up. LOL!!! i can make $45 bucks an hour. Dishing out 3 extendz an hour. Sounds like easy money.
nik39 5:55 PM - 4 November, 2009
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Shit!! where do I sign up. LOL!!! i can make $45 bucks an hour. Dishing out 3 extendz an hour. Sounds like easy money.

Okay, math 101... lesson one.

$30 per edit

3 edits per hour

How much does that make?

;)
djrayray0981 5:59 PM - 4 November, 2009
I thought it was $15 bucks for extends and $30 for remixes? C'mon on Son!!!
Millz 7:03 PM - 4 November, 2009
lol
djrayray0981 7:13 PM - 4 November, 2009
My bad. It is $30 bucks per video edit. Remix or extend. It's $15 bucks if you use Millz Select Mix/Hot Tracks.
Millz 7:20 PM - 4 November, 2009
right...wheres my 15 bux? :) thats what Im sayin haha I could make 15 bux on an edit I did 2 years ago in which I already was paid for 2 years ago
Joshua Carl 8:03 PM - 4 November, 2009
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My bad. It is $30 bucks per video edit. Remix or extend. It's $15 bucks if you use Millz Select Mix/Hot Tracks.


hahahaha...

I mean that in the most sympathetic way
Millz 10:35 PM - 4 November, 2009
:D
Millz 1:29 PM - 5 November, 2009
Well, I finally had to email Paul @ 8th wonder...DJ Cutt seems to have taken several edits from Select Mix Country Essentials and claimed them as his own. Sigh...
nik39 1:41 PM - 5 November, 2009
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Well, I finally had to email Paul @ 8th wonder...DJ Cutt seems to have taken several edits from Select Mix Country Essentials and claimed them as his own. Sigh...

Seems like DJ Cutt found his club... the club of relabel-reclaimer of videos.
Millz 1:45 PM - 5 November, 2009
I dont want to be a douchebag, All Im saying is if dude is gettin paid either 1. we at Select Mix should get paid and/or 2. the original audio mixer should get paid.
DJ-Phat-AL 3:34 PM - 5 November, 2009
I agree with that statement.
D-Twizzle 5:17 PM - 5 November, 2009
from what i hear, that's not how it is at crooklyn clan
Millz 5:18 PM - 5 November, 2009
what do you mean twiz?
D-Twizzle 5:26 PM - 5 November, 2009
i've confirmed this with more than a few video editors on cc unless something changed in the last few months. when a video sells on cc, a percentage goes to the site and a percentage goes to the video editor. no money goes to the audio remixer, just their name comes up with the title text at the beginning.
the site i currently work with pays the audio remixer too. i might get less money, but at least it's fair to the audio remixer.
Millz 5:32 PM - 5 November, 2009
yea 35 percent is a joke
D-Twizzle 5:38 PM - 5 November, 2009
percentages are different for all artists. i have no idea what other people get, but i'm fairly happy with what i get.
Millz 5:38 PM - 5 November, 2009
@ strictly? yea the percentages jim does there are good...im just tooooo busy to hop on board and start doing ish...
Millz 5:39 PM - 5 November, 2009
hopefully around newyears i can have all my ish taken care of...
DJ-Phat-AL 6:44 PM - 5 November, 2009
I agree that the audio remixer should get $$ credit but I have no control over that whatsoever. Good to hear that Strictly is doing it.
Bren 10:57 PM - 6 November, 2009
Wow this is street talk
Gregg R 11:10 PM - 6 November, 2009
hehe
jbnyc 2:03 AM - 8 November, 2009
sorry to be a party pooper but can we go back to the main discussion? lol

i understand some of you that said that buying 1 video at 1.29 is not too much, but thats when you have years in the game and just get the latest, but for someone to start mixing videos, is expensive, i think polls are better to start and also itunes to get the latest, my question is, when you buy a video from itunes, is it serato ready? and when you subscribe to a poll, what file are they? vob? or is there any serato ready poll? thanks for your time!
lvmez 2:49 AM - 8 November, 2009
they only itunes videos that are ready are the plus "+" videos. most videos pools distribute there videos in mp4 format. that doesn't mean that they all have the same quality. itunes is good if you have a gig and need a new that just dropped. other than that there are some very good pools out there.
djpuma_gemini 6:15 AM - 8 November, 2009
subscriptions are the best if you are just starting out, or you can edit your own and come back in two years when you are done.
Millz 8:39 AM - 8 November, 2009
if you cant afford 1.29 cents, regardless if your a new dj or old dj, you are being cheap imo. if you dont want to spend money to make money then wtf are u even tryin for...seriously.
jbnyc 4:07 PM - 8 November, 2009
ok, mr. itunes.com spokesman lol
DJ-Phat-AL 9:48 PM - 8 November, 2009
I agree with Millz.

some of you new to DJ-ing PERIOD cats out there don't remember spending $10-$20 per 12" Single Record for ONE SONG.... AUDIO!!!


so... yeah.. if you can't afford $1.29 for a VIDEO... then ... well ... this is a hobby for you then.
pimp_my_dragon 10:12 PM - 8 November, 2009
VOBs off the internet with google... can't get Promo Only in Taiwan haha.
We're the 4th place to be running a Serato video DJ system, 2 of the other 3 I can confirm to be running VSL. Looking into a suscribtion at 12inch or smashvids, but i need some tunes from Crooklyn soon, too....
Serato, Support
ChrisD 10:51 PM - 8 November, 2009
pimp_my_dragon, please only discuss legal source of videos on this forum.
Bren 11:18 PM - 8 November, 2009
Please enlighten us as to which of the named sources are illegal, moreover how did you reach such conclusions?
nik39 11:20 PM - 8 November, 2009
Promo Only does not offer their files as vob files on the internet (legally).
Deejay Supe 11:54 PM - 16 November, 2009
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pimp_my_dragon, please only discuss legal source of videos on this forum.


Yes ChrisD, what is considered legal or illegal? I have used one of those aforementioned sites and was not aware that it was potentially illegal. Please enlighten me (namely) if you don't mind, thanks.
nik39 12:03 AM - 17 November, 2009
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VOBs off the internet with google... can't get Promo Only

Promo Only does NOT offer vobs in the internet. If a website offers Promo Only vobs - it is not legal.
Siduction 4:23 AM - 17 November, 2009
is 8thwonder a legal source for video
Bren 6:15 PM - 17 November, 2009
These kind of questions have to be answered using a scale of probability, they are most probably illegal, however they claim otherwise and none of us know their arrangements.

It's nobody's job here to deem this and that legal or illegal, except for cases where it's obvious (such as file sharing, reselling etc).
nik39 6:46 PM - 17 November, 2009
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they are most probably illegal, however they claim otherwise and none of us know their arrangements.

It's nobody's job here to deem this and that legal or illegal, except for cases where it's obvious (such as file sharing, reselling etc).

Concerning Promo Only the case is pretty much obvious. Official reps have told it on this forum and on their forums, that they do not offer vob's for download.
Millz 10:22 PM - 17 November, 2009
to the mainstream.
PopRoXxX 3:57 AM - 18 November, 2009
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Quote:
they are most probably illegal, however they claim otherwise and none of us know their arrangements.

It's nobody's job here to deem this and that legal or illegal, except for cases where it's obvious (such as file sharing, reselling etc).

Concerning Promo Only the case is pretty much obvious. Official reps have told it on this forum and on their forums, that they do not offer vob's for download.


Considering they're one of the "bigger" video distributors. They should get with the times and have a download site. Not just that, because of such a high number dj's/vj's who use their product (audio & video) I believe they should have downloadable files in multi formats for all users. Audio: MP3/AAC/ect. -- Video: MP4/AVI/etc. They have the resources to be able to do so. But let them keep delivering DVD's & CD's and little by little people will look elsewhere to save time & money. Just my thoughts.
Karl W 8:45 AM - 23 November, 2009
I remember spending $16 to $24 for 12"'s in 1992 in NZ so I-tunes charging $2 or $3 for a clip is awesome!!! it's just too bad I-tunes have a delay in releasing video's to Australia & NZ. I tried to buy the Duck Sauce clip from the UK I-tunes site but I was denied the sale due to the fact I live in Australia?!?

This forces DJ's who want to keep up with current music and stay cutting edge to source the clip anyway they can. Don't get me wrong, I'd much rather pay for what I use but if I am unable to buy what I need when I need it then I will source it anyway I can to keep up with the current hot tracks and stay ahead of my competitors sets......

@ Phat-Al can I ask what software do you use to remix your clips or re-edit? I have so many audio tracks I have purchased over the years that I want to put the video over but not sure what is the best way to go..... PC or Mac based program?

Cheers, Karl.
DJ-Phat-AL 4:54 PM - 23 November, 2009
For video I use Vegas for editing on a PC.
For audio I use Pro Tools... that goes either way Mac or PC.

there are plenty of people here who use Final Cut Pro as well for Mac for editing video. Search the forums and you will find plenty of information on both.
jbnyc 9:19 PM - 23 November, 2009
or if you use pc, you can use adobe premiere,there you can edit your audio and videos. peace!
Millz 4:09 PM - 3 December, 2009
8th wonder was on a roll for a few weeks with not too many shitty qt or screwed up videos, but holy shit was the mixers wasted when they did this last bunch of mashups? Come on man wtf!
Charlie Five 5:04 PM - 3 December, 2009
Honestly 8th isn't thhhaaat bad. Its 10 bucks so you get what you pay for. I just couldn't sell my soul to release my edits for minimal return.

If a top tier Video DJ is not using Strictly Hits you are 'strictly' missing out on major edits.
Millz 5:17 PM - 3 December, 2009
lol @ a plug for sh...anyways Im bitching @ 8th because the shit dont make sense,,,its like no one there double checks any of the mixes be4 they go online
PopRoXxX 6:29 PM - 3 December, 2009
hey millz ... are you talking about "rockit" again. lol
Millz 6:46 PM - 3 December, 2009
and oco cinco? whatever osowhatever the fuck...the lady gaga trainwreck..the audio and video dont even come close to syncin up...

Im not doggin people directly, Im simply saying 2 things...

1. we (as producers) have fucked up from time and again BUT...

2. how about a quality check before you share them with the world (ie: 8th wonder)
Joshua Carl 6:58 PM - 3 December, 2009
seriously.

I have so much stuff that Ive done... even as recently as last week that I feel is NOT professional grade, and I give my shit away fo' free...and I wont play/or circulate it unless its money... and Im a rookie in that dept.
PopRoXxX 7:24 PM - 3 December, 2009
^^^^ carl ... you're a GREAT rookie bro!
jbnyc 8:28 PM - 3 December, 2009
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seriously.

I have so much stuff that Ive done... even as recently as last week that I feel is NOT professional grade, and I give my shit away fo' free...and I wont play/or circulate it unless its money... and Im a rookie in that dept.


jblackroom@gmail.com

can i see an example,thanks!!
Joshua Carl 9:12 PM - 3 December, 2009
vimeo.com

plenty of examples
Millz 9:15 PM - 3 December, 2009
;)
Joshua Carl 11:15 PM - 3 December, 2009
I just wish the other sites put out as much product as 8th wonder...

i know
i know
i know...

Quality vs Quantity.

but this has been a relatively slow week for videos...
and while 80% of whats on 8th wonder that got released this week I woulndt want
even if it was hi-quality...(Just dance, Day & night...I know they are other mixes... but?)

it just kinda blows when the McDonalds is open for business
but the Steakhouse is closed.
if you catch my meaning.
Millz 11:39 PM - 3 December, 2009
December has long been known for a slow month for releases....everyones gearing up to parrty with the family and ish.
Charlie Five 12:34 AM - 4 December, 2009
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lol @ a plug for sh...anyways Im bitching @ 8th because the shit dont make sense,,,its like no one there double checks any of the mixes be4 they go online

Haha Millz, shameless but it's the truth.

I don't mind that Johnny Rockit dude. He makes a lot of videos for tracks that I play when I do audio gigs, tracks that I don't have time to edit from hype machine.
FunkyRob 1:07 AM - 4 December, 2009
I like 8thwonder for the intro/outro edits only. I'd never play a mashup
marx 1:51 AM - 4 December, 2009
The steakhouse is remodeling to be a slaughter house. hehe
Millz 2:01 AM - 4 December, 2009
boiiiiiiii
lvmez 2:16 AM - 4 December, 2009
again, for $10 what do you expect. they put out all the new stuff and intros. if you don't like the mash ups, don't download them. i only download from one remixer.
jbnyc 3:17 AM - 4 December, 2009
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again, for $10 what do you expect. they put out all the new stuff and intros. if you don't like the mash ups, don't download them. i only download from one remixer.

which one??
lvmez 3:24 AM - 4 December, 2009
8th wonder
jbnyc 3:29 AM - 4 December, 2009
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8th wonder



ohh, i thought you were talking about one mashup remixer in eight wonder,but i guess you were talking about you only download from eight wonder,right?
lvmez 3:50 AM - 4 December, 2009
sorry, your right, i meant one remixer.
Culprit 3:58 AM - 4 December, 2009
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The steakhouse is remodeling to be a slaughter house. hehe


word
jbnyc 4:09 AM - 4 December, 2009
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sorry, your right, i meant one remixer.



lets try this again.. which one? lol
lvmez 4:25 AM - 4 December, 2009
i rather not offend anyone. i few of them are on here. plus why does it matter?
jbnyc 4:34 AM - 4 December, 2009
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i rather not offend anyone. i few of them are on here. plus why does it matter?


just to check him out, see whats your favorite style, thats it, and i hear what you say, i wouldnt like to offend anyone neither, check your pm's


















lol j/k
lvmez 5:04 AM - 4 December, 2009
?
Millz 7:08 PM - 4 December, 2009
screenplay vid on it takes scoop...someone fucked up.
Gregg R 8:12 PM - 4 December, 2009
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screenplay vid on it takes scoop...someone fucked up.



using 3rd party sources???

uh oh......................lol
lvmez 8:18 PM - 4 December, 2009
i don't edit videos, so i am in no position to critize anyone. i just don't have time. i appreciate everyone who makes remixes. good or bad. if i don't like the remix, i won't download it.
Funkytownstopsix 8:31 PM - 4 December, 2009
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i don't edit videos, so i am in no position to critize anyone. i just don't have time. i appreciate everyone who makes remixes. good or bad. if i don't like the remix, i won't download it.

+1
Joshua Carl 8:34 PM - 4 December, 2009
without criticism you cannot get better.

you'll just go on thinking your doing a great job.

how many guys you know think they are amazing DJs...
and you just want to tell them...sorry.
Funkytownstopsix 8:35 PM - 4 December, 2009
lol,,,,, true true
Millz 8:38 PM - 4 December, 2009
Serani - She Loves Me on 8th is my audio mix from Smash...this is exactly what Im talking about when I say quality control (or the lack there of)
lvmez 9:05 PM - 4 December, 2009
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without criticism you cannot get better.

you'll just go on thinking your doing a great job.

how many guys you know think they are amazing DJs...
and you just want to tell them...sorry.


to each his own. everyone has there hustle. if 8th wonder wants to pay them for edits thats on them. we can't control everything that goes on in the video world. not everyone can be good.
djrayray0981 9:08 PM - 4 December, 2009
Quick Question. Would anybody pay $15 bucks a month for 20 clean video (no tags or water marks) and about 4 mash up's All HQ quality. Not crappy 8th wonder mash ups or their quality. Shit you would actually be proud of playing? The mash up would be club bangers or request from the customer. The 20 videos would consist of random stuff from old school hip hop to new school hip-hop.
lvmez 9:09 PM - 4 December, 2009
are you stsrting a pool like that?
Joshua Carl 9:09 PM - 4 December, 2009
anything different is always welcomed.

we kinda mostly all fish in the same pond.
(thats the reason why i personally started making my own stuff)
Funkytownstopsix 9:15 PM - 4 December, 2009
Depends on the mash ups.. I get tagless vids already...
Joshua Carl 9:17 PM - 4 December, 2009
what Id love is some of the KEY/must-have instrumentals with the lip/singing scenes edited out.
djrayray0981 9:20 PM - 4 December, 2009
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are you stsrting a pool like that?


Me no. But I got an e-mail from ?????? Asking me if I would be interested? I asked to send me an example of the videos. Asked for 1 of each. One video intro and Mash-up and how the request would work? Waiting for him to respond.
lvmez 9:28 PM - 4 December, 2009
wow! ibtl.
jbnyc 9:29 PM - 4 December, 2009
what site is it? its ok, if is legal you can write the name, no secrets here lol
djrayray0981 9:32 PM - 4 December, 2009
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wow! ibtl.


LOL!! Damn, I was just asking a question. I didn't post any website or his e-mail. Just seeing what you all think?
lvmez 9:33 PM - 4 December, 2009
i'm messing with you, but keep that to yourself.
djpuma_gemini 11:22 PM - 11 December, 2009
This thread has jumped the shark.

Where can I get videos.

Thanks I'm new.
djrayray0981 11:48 PM - 11 December, 2009
Anybody getting vidz from Mixshowtools?. I have been getting their e-mails. The first 2-3 they sent where really bad video quality. But looks like they picked it up a notch with the last two batches. But I believe their all tag less. They just have their MixShowTools Logo in the very beginning of the video. Not sure if their going to be charging seperate for video's or not, but I know it's like $10 bucks a month.
Culprit 2:30 AM - 12 December, 2009
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Anybody getting vidz from Mixshowtools?. I have been getting their e-mails. The first 2-3 they sent where really bad video quality. But looks like they picked it up a notch with the last two batches. But I believe their all tag less. They just have their MixShowTools Logo in the very beginning of the video. Not sure if their going to be charging seperate for video's or not, but I know it's like $10 bucks a month.


Been getting their emails too, i got about 8 or 9 of them so far.. the first few were iffy, but the rest are aight...
dj wreck down 10:12 PM - 8 January, 2010
if you want extra remix videos and intro out i recomend 8th Wonder (Google it) they have orginal videos, remix videos, machups, partybreaks, acapelas and intro / outro and it all comes for only $9,99 a month
Joshua Carl 11:26 PM - 8 January, 2010
and as we've established to totally get what you pay for there.

(although, some of the newer remixers quality there have improved a great deal)
Henry GQ 7:55 AM - 9 January, 2010
thats very true.. they have gotten better..
DJ DisGrace 7:01 PM - 9 January, 2010
except for the videos with keyframes of -1!!!! WTF?
Charlie Five 7:03 PM - 9 January, 2010
+1 -- I feel you on that. Erase immediately.
jbnyc 11:58 PM - 20 January, 2010
correct me if im wrong, the only pools that release remixes are 8th wonder and smashvidz? or are there more?

i see crooklyn clan, yourremix and some other ones are papervideo sites, and i was checking out extendamix,it seems like is a stock music videos site,no remixes mashups or anything.

im looking for a pool that release remixes other than smashvidz and 8thwonder,thanks!
Joshua Carl 12:05 AM - 21 January, 2010
so, your looking for a POOL That specializes in remixes & mashups?

yeah... those things have been a buy as you go kinda deal for a while.
smashvidz will get a couple that trickle down from crooklyn.

but IMO I dont like a boat load of remixes...I like being able to handpick what I like from the few sites that offer independent remixers.
if it was ALL POOLs we'd all have the same exact palette.
jbnyc 12:16 AM - 21 January, 2010
not really a pool that specializes in remixes and mashups, but i like what i get from 8th wonder and smashvidz and i dont know of any other sites like those, so i thought i should ask, maybe you guys know, of course i dont play everything i download, i probably keep 1 out of 10, but the more resources i get, the more videos ill keep, i just googled mp4 dj pool and found this exclusivegrooves pool that i think no one mention above, so the more sites we can get different remixes, the less 8th wonder shit we'll be all playing lol
lvmez 4:05 AM - 21 January, 2010
strictly hits is good as well.
eye357 12:09 AM - 22 January, 2010
Watchwww.youtube.com


I like eddieeye..wait I am eddieeye..lol
Millz 12:17 AM - 22 January, 2010
you gotta tell the other guys @ 8th wonder to learn how to fuckin audio remix...there are several dj cutt audio edits that are like 33beat intro, 35, hell the how you remind me is 36 or something...jesus christ.
DJ Dub Cowboy 1:29 AM - 22 January, 2010
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Watchwww.youtube.com


I like eddieeye..wait I am eddieeye..lol


that was pretty cool
lvmez 1:30 AM - 22 January, 2010
great edit eddie.
eye357 1:30 AM - 22 January, 2010
LMFAO.....I am freelancer...don't work, know nor talk to anyone over there except one person. All I worry about is my stuff, which yes I have trip before but my work talks for itself. love it or leave it. but much love to all video djs keep doing your thing and getting gigs. ONE.
eye357 1:30 AM - 22 January, 2010
thanks.
Joshua Carl 2:13 AM - 22 January, 2010
that must have been the biggest pain in the balls.

props
Millz 2:28 AM - 22 January, 2010
Watchwww.youtube.com


yet another fail.
Joshua Carl 2:32 AM - 22 January, 2010
Quote:
Watchwww.youtube.com


yet another fail.


awwwwwhh... I remember my first gig.






(it looks like the mixer was jacked up... thats what he touched both times it crapped
Millz 2:34 AM - 22 January, 2010
i think what he said in french was the cd was scratched...wouldnt have happened if he was using serato just click INT mode haha
Henry GQ 2:38 AM - 22 January, 2010
LOL Millz thats funny. it almost looks like its at the same point it failed before when it happened the second time...
Millz 2:40 AM - 22 January, 2010
i remember those days, although i wouldve taken out the cd and thrown it into the crowd...i always carried 2 of the exact same cds so i wouldnt have that issue...i guess when your a millionaire dj/producer from france who gives a fuck right?
djnak 2:41 AM - 22 January, 2010
Quote:
you gotta tell the other guys @ 8th wonder to learn how to fuckin audio remix...there are several dj cutt audio edits that are like 33beat intro, 35, hell the how you remind me is 36 or something...jesus christ.


fawk the intro they gotta learn hot not to clash beats /keys..... seriously i use maybe 1 outta a 100 from 8th 10 bucks a month is the only reason i have not cancelled
Millz 2:42 AM - 22 January, 2010
im just tryin to lend a helping hand...maybe i should talk to 8th wonder and have them pay me to quality control...i can guarantee there would only be 10 videos a week coming from that site...
Frogstar 3:53 AM - 22 January, 2010
I make everything myself.
I would never use someone elses video material as this is really cheezy to do as a VJ in my opinion. Back in 1991 we would Vj with dual laserdisc players and mostly use import Japanese nature discs which ran 40 minutes. But that was as far as we would go even back then since there were a ton of creative tricks you could use which still to this day are more effective than any vj software tools.
Frogstar 3:56 AM - 22 January, 2010
If I were to get video sources I would just access the ArtBox .
This has 53k + uncompressed music videos and shows from Viacom.
Funkytownstopsix 4:52 PM - 22 January, 2010
Funk Eye and the Giants.....
eye357 5:13 PM - 22 January, 2010
Romeo once again chokes....bum!!!
Funkytownstopsix 5:45 PM - 22 January, 2010
As much as it pains me to say,,,,,your ten cracks commandments video was very nice and well thought out.. I showed to a guy last night he was amazed... Giants still suck to hell though..... Funk the Giants.
Millz 5:46 PM - 22 January, 2010
Pirates are even worse
eye357 12:18 AM - 23 January, 2010
BUT unlike bumass cowgirls..Big Blue has won a superbowl every decade since the eighties...ya can't get out the playoffs..this year was the first palyoff win since what..95 hahahahahahahahahahaha
Millz 12:26 AM - 23 January, 2010
oh football thought u were talkin baseball owwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww
eye357 12:36 AM - 23 January, 2010
wake up Millz...lol
Millz 12:43 AM - 23 January, 2010
too much editing...jeesh my brain hurts
eye357 12:49 AM - 23 January, 2010
my plan is working..hahahahahha..I mean...no u are ok! lol
Millz 12:53 AM - 23 January, 2010
on top of that bob stopped over and when he stops my brain stops :) briefly (no homo)
DJ-Phat-AL 3:14 AM - 23 January, 2010
eye... someone needs to poke you in the ....

why change the topic...

Start a new thread already.
eye357 5:19 PM - 23 January, 2010
OUCH!! right in my eye.....lol. Sorry Phat...drunk forum driving!!!
back to the topic.....Join several video pools especially if you are a working dj..cause one may have something here and not there....so all pools have some use....
but thats my 2 cents..Phat I am going to vegas soon..wanna check u....HOLLA!!
ta2423 6:52 PM - 11 March, 2010
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Well, I finally had to email Paul @ 8th wonder...DJ Cutt seems to have taken several edits from Select Mix Country Essentials and claimed them as his own. Sigh...

Seems like DJ Cutt found his club... the club of relabel-reclaimer of videos.

Heard the exact same thing with IDJ...
DJ EkSeL 3:42 AM - 17 March, 2010
has any one checked out this website?? www.12inchvideo.com
DJMuErTe 5:03 AM - 17 March, 2010
hmmmm free site but needs a donation of 4 to 5 dls per video? thats weird =)
oh well good try but not even preview for the videos and then again why pay 4 or 5 dls per video while you can get way better quality and alot more videos with the service that already are out there.
DJMuErTe 5:06 AM - 17 March, 2010
hmm my bad i just find the previews lol...
DJ DisGrace 5:23 AM - 17 March, 2010
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has any one checked out this website?? www.12inchvideo.com


"All the content on this site is FREE and for promotional purposes ONLY."

N.O. there is definitely a cart check out and PayPal link....
Henry GQ 6:53 AM - 17 March, 2010
dtvideos.com is stepping up their game... i just joined, petty happy so far, hopefully they will continue with the content!
Joshua Carl 2:59 PM - 17 March, 2010
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dtvideos.com is stepping up their game... i just joined, petty happy so far, hopefully they will continue with the content!



they are certainly taking the proper approach to the game.
I think they will be a reputable service people will use on the regular, and most
importantly be happy with their products
Joee 3:41 PM - 17 March, 2010
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Quote:
has any one checked out this website?? www.12inchvideo.com


"All the content on this site is FREE and for promotional purposes ONLY."

N.O. there is definitely a cart check out and PayPal link....


$50 a month
DJ DisGrace 4:03 PM - 17 March, 2010
^ $1.49 to $4.99 per video from what I can tell
Joee 4:49 PM - 17 March, 2010
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^ $1.49 to $4.99 per video from what I can tell


yea But you cant buy a video unless you subscribe at 50 a month
Millz 4:50 PM - 17 March, 2010
haha what a rip
DJ-Phat-AL 11:51 PM - 17 March, 2010
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yea But you cant buy a video unless you subscribe at 50 a month


where do you see that? I made an account and bought a video to see quality but didn't see anything regarding a subscription.
Joee 11:54 PM - 17 March, 2010
maybe i was wrong but ever since my subsription ran out i can't log in to see videos till i renew
Joee 11:59 PM - 17 March, 2010
yup just checked

if theres a way to buy vidz without paying the monthly fee let me know , i would like to see whats new
Joee 12:01 AM - 18 March, 2010
ahhh,

i see now i was talking about www.my12inch.com not www.12inchvideo.com
DJ-Phat-AL 1:45 AM - 18 March, 2010
DJ EkSeL says:
Quote:
has any one checked out this website?? www.12inchvideo.com


and if you use the search on the site for "DJ EkSeL" you will see like 10 videos with his name attached to edit credits.

Is this your site DJ EkSeL?
DJ-Phat-AL 1:48 AM - 18 March, 2010
I was watching previews of videos and saw a lot of "lip flap" (as some like to call it)

** where people look like there are singing when there is no singing on the audio.

guess that is why some of the tracks are $1.49 each.
DJ EkSeL 2:40 AM - 18 March, 2010
it's not my website, I do the freelance editing for remixes
DJ-Phat-AL 3:10 AM - 18 March, 2010
gotcha
marx 7:47 AM - 18 March, 2010
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"lip flap" (as some like to call it)


:P
Funkytownstopsix 3:38 PM - 18 March, 2010
I really dont' want to waste my time and sign up if I don't need to. Phat-AL are you saying that some videos cost more and they are ok, are they taggless, hugh logos what...? LOL you know I'm lazy....
Joshua Carl 3:51 PM - 18 March, 2010
I had a TOTALLY different definition of lip flap.

we also call it wizard's sleeve, turkey neck and high school play curtain
Funkytownstopsix 3:54 PM - 18 March, 2010
lip flap" (as some like to call it) where I from means WTF
DJ EkSeL 4:25 PM - 18 March, 2010
Lol, that's when your audio and your video are not in sinc. I didn't see any of that.

Quote:
I really dont' want to waste my time and sign up if I don't need to. Phat-AL are you saying that some videos cost more and they are ok, are they taggless, hugh logos what...? LOL you know I'm lazy....



Here's the breakdown of the site. That site belongs to a friend of mine dj freezle From what he's told me, he's working with the labels on getting them on board with "digital street team" I believe you can get the 12inch pack for 5 bucks or you can get the individual track for a dollar. Like I said, I don't really know what's up and site is in beta testing till april so I'm helping out with some of my video edits that are also in 8thwonder. Since I have access to the library, all the video's are completely clean. No logo's, chyrons etc... Some videos have the website logo at the beginning of the video but the actual video it's self seem to be clean.

I'm just helping my boy get the word around

Peace,
EkSeL
Henry GQ 6:18 PM - 18 March, 2010
what site is this ?
DJ DisGrace 7:51 PM - 18 March, 2010
Quote:
Lol, that's when your audio and your video are not in sinc. I didn't see any of that.


I think Phat-Al is referring to where a remix edit is created and footage that contains vocals (lip movement) is used on parts of the song where there is no vocals. The lips are flapping but no sound is coming out. I am guilty of this when doing intro edit remuxes, or when I'm too lazy to cut out every bit of lip movement - but then again, I'm not selling my edits.
carter 8:16 PM - 18 March, 2010
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I am guilty of this when doing intro edit remuxes, or when I'm too lazy to cut out every bit of lip movement - but then again, I'm not selling my edits.

+1
DJ-Phat-AL 8:37 PM - 18 March, 2010
yup...

exactly.

If you are actually in the business to sell videos (or to get your known in that department anyways) at least make them with no flaws like that. Very unprofessional. I try to take pride in my work, that is one of the reasons I spend a little extra time on video remixes/editing and make sure quality is priority one.
Charlie Five 8:52 PM - 18 March, 2010
Same here Al ---- Although I don't mind a $10 service and do expect crap...It's just time consuming downloading and sifting through the garbage.
Culprit 7:57 AM - 19 March, 2010
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Same here Al ---- Although I don't mind a $10 service and do expect crap...It's just time consuming downloading and sifting through the garbage.


lol... the end.. u get what you pay for.. again i say.. lol
FunkyRob 10:03 PM - 19 March, 2010
lip flap sounds like a new genre of music.
DJ Dub Cowboy 10:14 PM - 19 March, 2010
hip hop, top 40, lip flap


i like it
DJ EkSeL 2:24 AM - 22 March, 2010
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hip hop, top 40, lip flap


i like it



HE HE, That's Funny!
DJ EkSeL 2:31 AM - 22 March, 2010
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Quote:
Lol, that's when your audio and your video are not in sinc. I didn't see any of that.


I think Phat-Al is referring to where a remix edit is created and footage that contains vocals (lip movement) is used on parts of the song where there is no vocals. The lips are flapping but no sound is coming out. I am guilty of this when doing intro edit remuxes, or when I'm too lazy to cut out every bit of lip movement - but then again, I'm not selling my edits.


I also do that on extends just cause nobody can really see it if you still have another song going out on a blend, but on a instrumental video it's damn near impossible unless you're editing a video from the 90's.

I make instrumental videos because I use them while I got the MC yapping away about the birthday girl and the single ladies and your car's being towed etc... It just feels easy to have the instrumental video playing instead of looping a extended and having the same 5 seconds playing over and over.
DJLarryD 3:16 PM - 6 April, 2010
[link removed]
jbnyc 7:52 PM - 6 April, 2010
how many videos do you guys have for now?
ta2423 8:28 PM - 6 April, 2010
Recently Joined.... yourremix,Virtual remixes. 3 months at 8thwonder(price only) Just dumped Franchise and extendamix, Extendamix because Im not Canadian and Franchise for lack of video. Yourremix and Virtual remixes look promising for good material. Hopefully Im at the end of looking for vid sources that work for me. Since there's limited time for me to be overcreative and learn new programs, I am digging yourremix custom drops and vids. They will probably suck a few dollars out of me.
One of my real targets is rock/hiphop mashes. They seem to be hard to find alot of good ones???
jbnyc thanks for the tip on the other thread.
Joshua Carl 8:36 PM - 6 April, 2010
I might have to blow a whistle here... I could certainly be wrong.

* YourRemix does not have a Video Subscription Service. (its pay-by-track)

*Dumped Xtenda mix becuase you "arent canadian"
since when does patriotism to your country of orgin come into play when buying videos.
If North Korea & Aphganistan teamed up with bin laden and were putting out good videos...Id join...

a smell bias.
Culprit 8:53 PM - 6 April, 2010
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a smell bias.


Me 2. I'm not dumping xtendamix cuz joe blow says its a canadian service.. sorry but someone sounds a bit ignorant here on this one..
ta2423 9:00 PM - 6 April, 2010
"yourremix"Its called future heat...50 downloads a month 15 which can be vids from how I take it. Theres not alot to download for me yet, Im sure because Im new, but I also will be paying for some of the ones that I like. "Extendamix" I was chewed out because I joined and I live in the US. The user agreement states canadians only for now. I actually liked extendamix but so be it. Im partial to being somewhat legit. Although if theres something out there I gotta have and everyone says no... I may just stick my toe over that legal line for a sec and bring it right back . Hence I didnt have to have Extendamix.
ta2423 9:06 PM - 6 April, 2010
[qoute] If North Korea & Aphganistan teamed up with bin laden and were putting out good videos...Id join...
Thats funny but I wouldnt... With my luck I would be put in prison for supporting terrorism.
jbnyc 11:23 PM - 6 April, 2010
Quote:

jbnyc thanks for the tip on the other thread.


anytime bro, and i didnt know about future heat,thanks for the tip too! lol

im gonna check it out cause im not buying tracks from your remix anymore,i bought 12 tracks one day and theres this video called poison bitch that i liked a lot, i downloaded from 2 dif sources and it was incomplete, so i wrote them n email and never got an answer, so fuck them, i know is only like 50 bucks a month i used to spend with them but im sure crooklyn will appreciate my business! lol sorry for bitchin' but i had to put it out there.
ta2423 12:13 AM - 7 April, 2010
I agree with that... They need to respond to emails. Specially if you paid for a download and didnt get it. From what I see so far and maybe because its new or because im new. Theres limited selection and 50 downloads a month 15 being videos the rest mp3. So far from what I see the vids available per purchase are more lucrative than the vids in the pool. I will try it for a bit and see how it goes. The price is right.... Although seems like a marketing tool that kinda makes you want to go ahead and purchase per vid.
Toshihiro 2:56 PM - 7 April, 2010
How do I receive the "Promo Only" service in japan?
jbnyc 7:11 PM - 7 April, 2010
Quote:
I might have to blow a whistle here... I could certainly be wrong.

* YourRemix does not have a Video Subscription Service. (its pay-by-track)

*Dumped Xtenda mix becuase you "arent canadian"
since when does patriotism to your country of orgin come into play when buying videos.
If North Korea & Aphganistan teamed up with bin laden and were putting out good videos...Id join...

a smell bias.



off topic..

the whole day i,ve been thinking on what can we bet for tonight's game lol
Funkytownstopsix 8:13 PM - 7 April, 2010
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How do I receive the "Promo Only" service in japan?

You could send me the money and I would pay for them.... LOL ok just joking if you had family in the us just them the money and they can send them to you when they get them. Other than that I cant say how you would get that done.
Toshihiro 3:37 AM - 8 April, 2010
Quote:
Quote:
How do I receive the "Promo Only" service in japan?

You could send me the money and I would pay for them.... LOL ok just joking if you had family in the us just them the money and they can send them to you when they get them. Other than that I cant say how you would get that done.


Thanx Funkytownstopsix.
DJ Di 4:08 AM - 14 April, 2010
I've been on Virtual Remixes for the last 3 weeks. Love it. Lots of audio and high quality video I haven't seen anywhere. No tags either. Contacted them about their subscription service, they do custom drops for shows and events. I requested a remix and it was done the next day. Super sharp service. I'm sold. Really inexpensive too. impressive.
DJ-Phat-AL 4:42 AM - 14 April, 2010
in reference to above post:

www.serato.com
Millz 4:49 AM - 14 April, 2010
sigh
Funkytownstopsix 5:01 AM - 14 April, 2010
LOL busted...
DJ DisGrace 5:28 AM - 14 April, 2010
Quote:
in reference to above post:

www.serato.com


LOL
eye357 8:31 PM - 14 April, 2010
Gotcha!
fcprod1 8:40 PM - 26 April, 2010
Im i late on this or is Cicana offering videos now?
Funkytownstopsix 9:42 PM - 26 April, 2010
sooooo late....
djKenaceTheMenace 12:33 AM - 27 April, 2010
Quote:
I've been on Virtual Remixes for the last 3 weeks. Love it. Lots of audio and high quality video I haven't seen anywhere. No tags either. Contacted them about their subscription service, they do custom drops for shows and events. I requested a remix and it was done the next day. Super sharp service. I'm sold. Really inexpensive too. impressive.


sounds interesting
DJ Di 3:11 AM - 27 April, 2010
Hi DJKenaceTheMenace:
I was on this board a few weeks ago and just talked about Virtual Remixes being good for me. Everyone was pretty tough on my opinion, I logged off. Thanks for inviting me back in the conversation. As far a VR goes...I like it. Did a full show with their mixes...big hit.
DJMuErTe 3:12 AM - 27 April, 2010
i wonder how many videos they have and how many videos they release weekly :)
DJ Di 3:16 AM - 27 April, 2010
I saw about 30 when I first went on about 3 weeks ago, there are over 60 now, so maybe 10 new a week. I know there are new ones everytime I download, about once or twice a week. Funny stuff, very entertaining.
jbnyc 3:19 AM - 27 April, 2010
Quote:
i wonder how many videos they have and how many videos they release weekly :)


well, he said he did a full show with their videos, lets say 4 hours @ lets say 2 minutes per video,thats 120 videos at least,hmm mybe ill join them hehe
DJ Di 3:25 AM - 27 April, 2010
I do 25-30 minute entertainment shows, cruise ships, Disney, DC, etc. Not for a night in a club. Clean versions and personalized drops and downloads. I have to be very specific for my audiences.
DJMuErTe 3:46 AM - 27 April, 2010
i hope they offer clean and dirty cause all i use its dirty versions :)
DJ Di 3:51 AM - 27 April, 2010
Yes, I saw both. I have a specific general public audience. have to be careful...hahhaha if you know what I mean.
ta2423 5:15 AM - 27 April, 2010
Guess you cant knock the hustle...
DJ Di 5:37 AM - 27 April, 2010
We're all in this together, the world is changing and everyone needs some entertainment...Music is the universal language for all ages. It brings us all together and let's us escape with the day in day out stresses. We all have to have the beats...
Henry GQ 5:38 AM - 27 April, 2010
yay. were all in this together!
Joshua Carl 5:40 AM - 27 April, 2010
"you dont have to be like me... your all individuals!"
Culprit 6:10 AM - 27 April, 2010
cicana is not even close to being legal
Funkytownstopsix 7:48 PM - 27 April, 2010
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cicana is not even close to being legal

+1 that's why they were closed down at one time and moved their servers out side of the US. But you gota wonder if it was not legal why do all the artist say go Cicana,,, that has baffled me from day one. They have video endorsements from just about every major artist.

.
Culprit 1:04 AM - 28 April, 2010
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Quote:
cicana is not even close to being legal

+1 that's why they were closed down at one time and moved their servers out side of the US. But you gota wonder if it was not legal why do all the artist say go Cicana,,, that has baffled me from day one. They have video endorsements from just about every major artist.


This is accomplished easily. You go to a trade show like namm for instance, tell the artist you are a hot new blog or music news website or dj pool, get your raw rough drop and your good to go.

Thats just one example, you could also be in the music industry or have homies in the music industry that know top people, get a backstage pass, ask for a drop real quick.. you get the picture.
eye357 3:01 AM - 28 April, 2010
i wanna get drops from female porn stars!!!! imagine the drops!!!! lol
DJ-Phat-AL 5:35 AM - 28 April, 2010
be careful... you might get the drip from female porn stars
Funkytownstopsix 6:27 AM - 28 April, 2010
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i wanna get drops from female porn stars!!!! imagine the drops!!!! lol

But Eye your Gay......you lost me with that one.
djchope 7:40 AM - 29 April, 2010
si-can-a
sink-a-na
?
eye357 11:59 AM - 29 April, 2010
@ Funky, yea I am a rather funny individual...but you my friend LOOOOOVVVEE DA COOOCCKKK!!! lol
DJ Di 4:09 PM - 29 April, 2010
I just saw a DJ drop form DJAngelS. It was unlike any I've seen. I think it was a personalized drop from Virtual Remixes.
DJ DisGrace 4:20 PM - 29 April, 2010
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I just saw a DJ drop form DJAngelS. It was unlike any I've seen. I think it was a personalized drop from Virtual Remixes.


***facepalm****
Joshua Carl 4:21 PM - 29 April, 2010
Quote:

***facepalm****

+1
Dj-M.Bezzle 4:47 PM - 29 April, 2010
Quote:
Quote:

***facepalm****

+1

+2
DJ-Phat-AL 7:10 PM - 29 April, 2010
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@ Funky, yea I am a rather funny individual...but you my friend LOOOOOVVVEE DA COOOCCKKK!!! lol



"I am DJ Larry D of VirtualRemixes and I approve this message... "






kidding....
DJ-Phat-AL 7:11 PM - 29 April, 2010
Whooppssss... I meant....


Quote:
I just saw a DJ drop form DJAngelS. It was unlike any I've seen. I think it was a personalized drop from Virtual Remixes.





"I am DJ Larry D of VirtualRemixes and I approve this message... "








... but that was a funny mistake
DJ DisGrace 7:15 PM - 29 April, 2010
Quote:

... but that was a funny "mistake"


+1
Millz 8:31 PM - 29 April, 2010
I tried explaining to him that people are not stupid...sigh
DJ Di 1:24 AM - 30 April, 2010
hahaha, I'm not DJ Larry D!!!!! Even though everyone insists that I am!!!!!
zompydj 5:17 AM - 30 April, 2010
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hahaha, I'm not DJ Larry D!!!!! Even though everyone insists that I am!!!!!


rolleyes
Dj-M.Bezzle 4:47 PM - 30 April, 2010
Quote:
hahaha, I'm not DJ Larry D!!!!! Even though everyone insists that I am!!!!!



larry D's wife?? girlfriend?? brother? sister?partner?
DJ Di 5:03 PM - 30 April, 2010
hahahaha, nope
dj pt (lv) 5:50 PM - 30 April, 2010
Quote:
I just saw a DJ drop form DJAngelS. It was unlike any I've seen. I think it was a personalized drop from Virtual Remixes.

post the link, i'd like to see the quality of these personalized drops that virtual remixes are making.
DJ Di 7:22 PM - 30 April, 2010
get in contact with DJAngelS, he's on My Space
it belongs to him
kaydee lethal 7:59 PM - 30 April, 2010
And does anyone know of where I can get videos from the 90's era (R & B & Hip hop) any site or video pool please??? thank you!
Joshua Carl 8:04 PM - 30 April, 2010
All of the major services that we've talked about in here all have a healthy helping
of that stuff...
sadly going with just one will leave you short...
djrock-it 6:33 AM - 4 May, 2010
Quote:
And does anyone know of where I can get videos from the 90's era (R & B & Hip hop) any site or video pool please??? thank you!


Try www.smashvidz.net or www.oldschoolvidz.com

Those are the two sites I'm apart of and they seem to do the trick. I had xtenda but they only seem to be focusing on reggae videos lately.


rock-it
djrock-it 6:33 AM - 4 May, 2010
wrong link for oldschoolvidz. It's www.oldschoolvidz.com
djrock-it 6:34 AM - 4 May, 2010
The smash link is correct though.
Xtendamix 5:03 AM - 5 May, 2010
There's a big demand for reggae so we're trying to get as many reggae videos up to fill that void. Still lots of old school on the way, no worries
Henry GQ 7:58 AM - 5 May, 2010
man. i dont see it.
more than 3/4 of it is garbage
and thats all i seen on xtendamix lately. ugh
Xtendamix 12:40 PM - 5 May, 2010
I appreciate the honesty. Das Efx, Easy E and Special Ed all going up today.

Enjoy
DJ DisGrace 1:21 PM - 5 May, 2010
Quote:
man. i dont see it.
more than 3/4 of it isn't Sean Paul or Shaggy

that's a good thing in some places....
Res-Q 5:55 PM - 5 May, 2010
Henry calm down, It's not because you dont like one type of music that it's got to be garbage. This is so childish of you to say that.

Not to suck on Extenda's end, but they do fill in request. I've been asking for reggae and they've done the work.
There's a request page on their website, and also a forum were you can also make request. Give it a try Henry, so we can all benefit from the non-garbage music you play.
Culprit 6:07 PM - 5 May, 2010
Quote:
I appreciate the honesty. Das Efx, Easy E and Special Ed all going up today.

Enjoy


I dun relly kare wut peeppoool saayy i dun reelly whach what dem whaa duuu!!
jbnyc 7:46 PM - 5 May, 2010
Quote:
Henry calm down, It's not because you dont like one type of music that it's got to be garbage. This is so childish of you to say that.

Not to suck on Extenda's end, but they do fill in request. I've been asking for reggae and they've done the work.
There's a request page on their website, and also a forum were you can also make request. Give it a try Henry, so we can all benefit from the non-garbage music you play.


+100

Quote:
Quote:
I appreciate the honesty. Das Efx, Easy E and Special Ed all going up today.

Enjoy


I dun relly kare wut peeppoool saayy i dun reelly whach what dem whaa duuu!!

hahahaha
Joshua Carl 8:18 PM - 5 May, 2010
that music flys for me when im DOWN BY THA BEEACH, BOOOEYYYYY!

HAHAHA.
while I wont come as harsh as Henry, I see his point.
but I dont think those are geared towards the top 40 room...
I know my hands are tied to maybe 30 reggae-crossover tracks I personally can play in my top 40 room.

even in my hiphop rooms some of the stuff is too mellow for the crowd.
but that doesent make it shit, it just makes it "not for the bumpin club"
(of course... not EVERY club)
Henry GQ 2:30 AM - 6 May, 2010
i am calm, i am only making my point of view clear. take it a grain of salt.

its nice to have a collection, cuz thats what xtendamix is doing, building someoens collection...

but theres a point when u cant even use more than half the stuff they been putting out.

Mark.... its nice to have a nitche. and maybe thats with having a huge library. but i need something else. i was hoping u were gonna be the extended versions of hous emusic, at least thats what it started out as..

ur from tornoto! IMO the second best place to hear house music in the north!
Xtendamix 3:45 AM - 6 May, 2010
We've got some more good house on the way from Ministry of Sound, Ultra and Universal...hang in there. Remember, we are also re-encoding the old library so for every new video you see, there's 5 older ones being re-encoded as well.
Culprit 3:45 AM - 6 May, 2010
I actually like the reggae and latin stuff with extends..

House music is easy to loop..
Culprit 3:46 AM - 6 May, 2010
i wish you guys were using megui avisynth to recode your library.. would get better results (depending on your source of course).
Xtendamix 3:49 AM - 6 May, 2010
Not familiar with it...please PM me
eye357 11:51 PM - 8 May, 2010
Xtrendamix is doing their thing....
DJ Throttle 3:22 PM - 11 May, 2010
Check out [link removed]
They have a lot of wicked videos for DJs...
Nice remixes too
Joshua Carl 5:09 PM - 11 May, 2010
Quote:
Check out [link removed]
They have a lot of wicked videos for DJs...
Nice remixes too




wow, good find... look promising.
I know they have previews availible for anyone..
but is there any examples to download to see the quality/tagging/render ec ect

the edits look promising, not just the track over the video.
some post production.
Joshua Carl 5:16 PM - 11 May, 2010
you know what the turn around is?

I was gonna try a month.

i did paypal, but there is ZERO contact information on the website.
Joshua Carl 6:14 PM - 11 May, 2010
ok, it took em about 30 minutes to green light me.

heres what I can tell you so far.

*unless Im missing something you can ONLY download ONE video at a time...UGH.
*the quality is mixed, but I havent seen one yet that compares to Smash & DTV.
most of them seem to be @ 29.97 and a little on the fuzzy (processed) side.
certainly not BAD... but not the best.
*the mixes and edits are familiar if you shop remix sites.
the post production on the video ranges from pedestrain to cool.
sometimes its a looped image, sometimes its text and such...
*ratios seem ok, and although they use backdrops on 720/360 vids rather than black
bars; they ARE NOT cheesy like virtual... they make sense and look ok.

heres some movie batch:
***********************************************************
C:\Users\Joshua\Documents\Downloads\Video\VIDZMAGIX_billionaire UNTAGGED.mp4
Length(s) 168.04 (Samples: 15123840, Timescale: 90000)
Size 68.94 MB
Movie Tracks:
VideoType: avc1, (
AVC Coding) 640x360
Component 1) lppa, H.264 Decoder v.40004, Decompresses images stored in the H.264 format.
Audio Tracks:
AudioType: mp4a (48000kHz, 16bit)
Component 1) lppa, MPEG-4 Audio v.10009, MPEG-4 Audio Decompressor component
Frame rate: 29.97 per second
Keyframes: 247 (min: 1, max: 33,avg: 20.4)
***********************************************************

***********************************************************
C:\Users\Joshua\Downloads\VIDZMAGIX_gogirlsayaah UNTAGGED.mp4
Length(s) 177.62 (Samples: 15985920, Timescale: 90000)
Size 73.12 MB
Movie Tracks:
VideoType: avc1, (
AVC Coding) 640x480
Component 1) lppa, H.264 Decoder v.40004, Decompresses images stored in the H.264 format.
Audio Tracks:
AudioType: mp4a (48000kHz, 16bit)
Component 1) lppa, MPEG-4 Audio v.10009, MPEG-4 Audio Decompressor component
Frame rate: 29.97 per second
Keyframes: 228 (min: 1, max: 34,avg: 23.3)
***********************************************************

It was 30.00 so Ill try it for the month.
see how much content there is... right now it looks like maybe 60-80 vids.
new obviously
Henry GQ 6:20 PM - 11 May, 2010
yeah i been watching them since they came around.. they put out like one video every 2-4 days...

that guy from 3 stars and a sun does mixes for them(hes very creative!), but he dont put out alot of shit.. so its up in the air, thats why u see the quality bounce around. i think theres a few different video editors that got together and did the site..

but who knows..
Joshua Carl 7:31 PM - 11 May, 2010
yeah, I dont like that idea that there is ZERO customer interaction options.
theres not an email addy or contact on the whole damn site.

I assume its for legal avoidance or something...

but I couldnt give feedback, or make suggestions if I wanted too...
I had to go into my Paypal reciept just to find an address for them.

downloading.
holy shit.
not only does it only allow you to DL one video at a time.
Im getting 30 mins to 1 hour per track download speeds (and thats from 2 diferent
ISP, my work and my home...)
Culprit 7:35 PM - 11 May, 2010
For a new record pool, even if they don't have quantity, quality will make up the difference for now?
Henry GQ 7:38 PM - 11 May, 2010
hahaha thats typical of any upstart site.. go figure.
Culprit 7:42 PM - 11 May, 2010
I have not joined or looked for new sources since joining Smashvidz, Promo Only and Xtendamix. I did however request a sample dvd of Promo Only's mp4's Hot Videos (which I asked for a long time ago and never got), and I need to seriously justify keeping that subscription because the quality is really bugging me. I have not even converted the last 2 months of Hot Videos because of that..
Joshua Carl 8:06 PM - 11 May, 2010
yeah, Unless they do something with their download options/speeds they can chaulk
me up as a one month user.

*there is ZERO tagging going on there as well.

its too bad, because its some good stuff...
but it becomes hastle vs product.
Joshua Carl 8:52 PM - 11 May, 2010
+

I dont know what the deal is, but Im sure it has to do with the download process.

when i watch the videos, the last 45 seconds of the song is all sorts of fubar.
flicking green screen, staggering, audio gone ect ect ect
Serato, Forum Moderator
Eru G 9:15 PM - 11 May, 2010
DJ Throttle,

We don't tolerate advertisements here - if you'd read the rules then you'd know that.

You're banned.
jbnyc 11:33 PM - 11 May, 2010
im sorry eru g, what did he do wrong? i think he just answered the thread's question, i got lost there, thanks!
Serato, Forum Moderator
Eru G 11:36 PM - 11 May, 2010
If you look at his profile here: serato.com you'll see he's listed his website as the site I removed from his post - that's blatant advertising. On top of that, he's only made one post on these forums, that being the post above. It's clear that he was just trying to exploit this thread to promote his own service. Very uncool.
DJ-Phat-AL 11:38 PM - 11 May, 2010
Quote:
If you look at his profile here: serato.com you'll see he's listed his website as the site I removed from his post - that's blatant advertising.


you realize that you just re-posted his link by doing that...

just a thought....

;-)
Serato, Forum Moderator
Eru G 11:52 PM - 11 May, 2010
Quote:
you realize that you just re-posted his link by doing that...


Almost :) his profile is freely available by clicking his username anyway - as far as I'm concerned, pulling the link out of his post achieves the goal of keeping these boards advertisement free - if it turns out to be a good resource, anyone else is more than welcome to post the same link in here, but for someone to intentionally disregard the basic forum rules we have here is definitely uncool.
DJ-Phat-AL 12:00 AM - 12 May, 2010
gotcha
jbnyc 12:10 AM - 12 May, 2010
Quote:
If you look at his profile here: serato.com you'll see he's listed his website as the site I removed from his post - that's blatant advertising. On top of that, he's only made one post on these forums, that being the post above. It's clear that he was just trying to exploit this thread to promote his own service. Very uncool.


i see, thanks for the quick reply!
Culprit 12:17 AM - 12 May, 2010
The tagless stuff is awesome, but its not legit. Just had to put that out there ;)
Henry GQ 3:52 PM - 12 May, 2010
ha. is anything legit ?
GRiNDBoX 10:46 PM - 12 May, 2010
Quote:
I appreciate the honesty. Das Efx, Easy E and Special Ed all going up today.

Enjoy


just a request if you can put some 8bar intro and outro on your videos are more on singles...:)
djblake205 11:48 PM - 12 May, 2010
Hey guys, I'm not a member of Xtendamix or DTVideos, but I was reading some of the previous posts and looking at the sites. I'm still undecided about them...so are they worth it or not? Are you guys gonna renew your memberships with them when they expire?
Joshua Carl 11:54 PM - 12 May, 2010
Yes to both.

even if they arent ideal quite yet, they are interactive with their members and are
trying to be top-notch servies by listening to feedback and taking requests.

both have grown by leaps & bounds in their short lives.
DJ DisGrace 1:49 AM - 13 May, 2010
Quote:
Quote:
I appreciate the honesty. Das Efx, Easy E and Special Ed all going up today.

Enjoy


just a request if you can put some 8bar intro and outro on your videos are more on singles...:)


Sony won't allow videos to be edited.... most of the single versions are from them. I think it's safe to say every other video from the other labels has an intro version
Xtendamix 2:18 AM - 13 May, 2010
Yes although we do get a lot of requests for the single edit as well. People want to scratch it in, or drop it from the first beat. So we do those as well. We add more Sony now than ever because we're trying to add up 50 years of content, so a lot of the recent edits don't have intros and extros
Joshua Carl 3:07 AM - 13 May, 2010
personally, Id rather wait for an extended.
patience.


if the extend is done right you can set your 2nd cue-point at where the single
would start anyways...

with just a single, you might get lucky and get a 1/2 bar of clean beats @ the end of the track you can loop.. but thats rare.
Steve Dub. 5:34 PM - 13 May, 2010
I'm canceling my Xtendamix subscription because of the very fact that a lot of stuff lately doesn't have intros. Your name is Xtendamix for gods sake lol.
Joee 5:36 PM - 13 May, 2010
Quote:
I'm canceling my Xtendamix subscription because of the very fact that a lot of stuff lately doesn't have intros. Your name is Xtendamix for gods sake lol.


lol.......!!!
Joshua Carl 5:41 PM - 13 May, 2010
this gets back to the quantity vs quality thing.
(in this case meaning quality of the selection, which i understand is different for everyone)

dont get me wrong, I love me some Billy Ocean...but Id rather have an quality Extended mix of something Im gonna play more often, and is more relevant.

I could care less about having an extra 200 gb of videos from the last 50 years
IF IT MEANS i have to suffer not getting extended mixes....
Steve Dub. 6:28 PM - 13 May, 2010
Quote:
this gets back to the quantity vs quality thing.
(in this case meaning quality of the selection, which i understand is different for everyone)

dont get me wrong, I love me some Billy Ocean...but Id rather have an quality Extended mix of something Im gonna play more often, and is more relevant.

I could care less about having an extra 200 gb of videos from the last 50 years
IF IT MEANS i have to suffer not getting extended mixes....


My thoughts exactly. Quality over quantity. I never download the singles off any site. I always wait for the extended. If they don't drop an extended by the weekend in time for my gig I make one myself. If I don't have time to make one myself then downloading the single is last on my list.
Joshua Carl 7:00 PM - 13 May, 2010
even if we couldnt get a proper extended done for release, Id be happy if on the same mp4 file there was a 32/64 beat instrumetal loop for the song after the single ended.
it would only be about 20-40 seconds.

this way you could loop it, or just do it 32 on your own, with your own flare. (no Schautski's)

Im sure coming up with 20-40 seconds of video footage with no lip-flap would be easy.



maybe I just stumbled on a new way to offer videos????
DJ Dub Cowboy 7:14 PM - 13 May, 2010
I like that idea
Culprit 7:27 PM - 13 May, 2010
You mean for videos that the record companies don't want us to edit right?
DJ Dub Cowboy 7:31 PM - 13 May, 2010
leave the video intact and then make a supplemental loop/instrumental at the end. Load it once, cue to the end>mix out
load it again and drop it from the start.

I do this already with some videos that don't have intros. I just find a loop to use as an intro, save it, and double copy that thing into the mix.

This is a great idea, but the question remains does that edit at the end qualify as a remix?
Joshua Carl 7:39 PM - 13 May, 2010
well, singles are released often with an instrumental and a radio/single version.

this wouldnt be much of a stretch from that.
the original artists integrity remains in tact for the song/video, and we get
a means to mix smoothly and not be subject to a hollow intro (IE kick snare only)

I betta copyright that shit! hahahahahahaha
DJ Dub Cowboy 7:39 PM - 13 May, 2010
Quote:
You mean for videos that the record companies don't want us to edit right?


Do they require leaving the skits in?


HEY RECORD LABELS,

NO MORE SKITS PLEASE, PEOPLE DON"T WATCH THESE ON MTV ANYMORE!!!

thank you
Millz 8:16 PM - 13 May, 2010
half the people call a simple "edit" a remix. I cant stand that.
Henry GQ 8:38 PM - 13 May, 2010
heh. i sed to call it that. thats when noone really knew how to do that ish LOL
Xtendamix 8:40 PM - 13 May, 2010
Sorry guys, Billy Ocean is Sony..you know the deal with Sony
Res-Q 3:32 AM - 14 May, 2010
hey Mark, why not giving 2 options to non-sony tracks:
extended and single versions.
That would probably please everyone?
Xtendamix 4:06 AM - 14 May, 2010
Working on it..
GRiNDBoX 4:57 AM - 14 May, 2010
Quote:
hey Mark, why not giving 2 options to non-sony tracks:
extended and single versions.
That would probably please everyone?


nice..:)
djpuma_gemini 10:59 PM - 24 May, 2010
wait, you guys don't download the singles, only intros.
I could save over half of my 500gig hard drive, by scrapping the singles.

i got
single - clean
single - dirty
intro - clean
intro - dirty

95% of the time I use intros (especially club gigs) but sometimes i might want to use the single and get creative and not let the crowd hear the 32 beats and know what's coming beforehand.
DJMuErTe 3:03 AM - 25 May, 2010
Quote:
wait, you guys don't download the singles, only intros.
I could save over half of my 500gig hard drive, by scrapping the singles.

i got
single - clean
single - dirty
intro - clean
intro - dirty

95% of the time I use intros (especially club gigs) but sometimes i might want to use the single and get creative and not let the crowd hear the 32 beats and know what's coming beforehand.


I agree but some singles are just no fun to mix ;) hehehehe vocals for 30 sec before any drum beat!! (some of them not all)
I stop downloading singles to save time and space and if i want to quick mix i do 4 bar mix on the fly :)
djpuma_gemini 11:03 PM - 25 May, 2010
I think I might move them off of my drive, but save them.
I'm about to save a ton of space.
Culprit 11:47 PM - 25 May, 2010
i just got rid of all my snips, thaz about it
djpuma_gemini 1:21 AM - 26 May, 2010
Haha, I offloaded snipz and blenx (not deleted, just moved to my drobo)

I just moved some singles up through the letter d and i already saved 14 gigs.
DJMuErTe 2:53 AM - 26 May, 2010
wow snipz are good to have :) i mean sometimes you can really use them like aint i - ti verse save my ass alot of time to play the whole song :)
Joshua Carl 2:59 AM - 26 May, 2010
Yeah...Im pulling most of the single off.
thankfully most of the extendeds @ the 32 jump right into the single.
or the "hype" (ugh.....)
so, set cue point...bingo, and chances are the audio is going to better than the single too (not necc in better production wise, but quality wise)

Im luggin too much music...
like do I really NEED to have 12 versions of videos from the summer of 08?
nopes.

DROBO HERE I COME!
Culprit 3:02 AM - 26 May, 2010
anyone using a raid 5 + 1?
djpuma_gemini 2:10 PM - 26 May, 2010
I recommend drobo.
I got it and it's sweet only thing is it's mac formatted and my win xp partition can't see it, but my win 7 partition can.

The drobo share is too slow to use (network adapter)
Steve Dub. 6:27 PM - 26 May, 2010
lol, sometimes I'll play a snipz and not realize it and then the song almost ends. It's rare but when it happens I have to kick myself.
djpuma_gemini 6:28 PM - 26 May, 2010
Quote:
lol, sometimes I'll play a snipz and not realize it and then the song almost ends. It's rare but when it happens I have to kick myself.


That happened to me like once or twice. It was a heater too, so I had to find the full version and drop it in during the chorus before it ended.
djchope 8:27 AM - 16 June, 2010
Quote:
lol, sometimes I'll play a snipz and not realize it and then the song almost ends. It's rare but when it happens I have to kick myself.


or acapella out...haha
Humsta 3:48 AM - 22 June, 2010
Try www.12inchvideo.com They have ready to go S#!% thats where a bunch o dudes is getting stuff
dj pesh 9:34 AM - 28 June, 2010
Hey guys i just emailed 12inch for a sample because i was a little sceptical about the audio and video quality but i asked them for a couple of 10 second samples and instead they sent me 3 full videos to check out and i am really impressed with the quality of audio and video. I signed up to them straight away. I would recommend them because all their videos are tagless which is what i always wanted.
djchope 9:47 AM - 28 June, 2010
Quote:
Hey guys i just emailed 12inch for a sample because i was a little sceptical about the audio and video quality but i asked them for a couple of 10 second samples and instead they sent me 3 full videos to check out and i am really impressed with the quality of audio and video. I signed up to them straight away. I would recommend them because all their videos are tagless which is what i always wanted.

+1
quality of the audio and video is really good, better then videotoolz and smash
dj pesh 11:58 AM - 28 June, 2010
Personally I wouldn't say better than Smash but defo better than VideoToolz. The only downlfall i see with 12 Inch is their video library as its not as large as the other but in due time im sure they will build.
Joshua Carl 2:37 PM - 28 June, 2010
Quote:

quality of the audio and video is really good, better then smash


HA!
GRiNDBoX 3:04 PM - 28 June, 2010
lol...no comments
Millz 3:29 PM - 28 June, 2010
womp womp
Culprit 5:48 PM - 28 June, 2010
wow i was going to consider asking for a sample as well until he said they were better than smash..
djchope 7:41 PM - 28 June, 2010
lol
DJ GRIAL 8:26 AM - 29 June, 2010
I can't imagine anything better then smashvidz... got to check that one...
jbnyc 5:42 AM - 30 June, 2010
+100 ^^^^^^^
chriscraze 11:56 AM - 30 June, 2010
xtendamix is good also , has alot of stuff smash aint got.
DJ GRIAL 7:24 PM - 1 July, 2010
I like xtendamix and DTvideos too
DJ GRIAL 12:07 AM - 2 July, 2010
Quote:
Quote:

quality of the audio and video is really good, better then smash


HA!



Just signed up, audio and video quality are very good but this pool is far from being better then smashvidz
Humsta 3:12 AM - 7 July, 2010
Them dudes at 12 inch video got some really old $#!* i've been tryin to find for a while. I think i'm gonna stick with them. Pesh u were right, they sent me a full 12 inch and a free set of videos when i signed up.
DJ GRIAL 10:31 AM - 7 July, 2010
DTVideos my fav by far, followed by xtendamix and last smashvidz. I like the quality of 12 inch videos but they need to work on their website I don't like it at all the way is working, also they need to work on the tags...
jbnyc 12:43 AM - 8 July, 2010
Quote:
I can't imagine anything better then smashvidz... got to check that one...


Quote:
DTVideos my fav by far, followed by xtendamix and last smashvidz. I like the quality of 12 inch videos but they need to work on their website I don't like it at all the way is working, also they need to work on the tags...


make up your mind!! lol
DJ GRIAL 12:54 AM - 8 July, 2010
Quote:
Quote:
I can't imagine anything better then smashvidz... got to check that one...


Quote:
DTVideos my fav by far, followed by xtendamix and last smashvidz. I like the quality of 12 inch videos but they need to work on their website I don't like it at all the way is working, also they need to work on the tags...


make up your mind!! lol



I already did on my last post. The thing is that the game is always changing :)

xtendamix just did big upgrade on their web and all the music videos, DTVideos also upgraded all their website and are doing great job. Today those are 2 top my favs followed by smash.
djpuma_gemini 1:44 AM - 9 July, 2010
I just found out that dtvideos has funkymix remixes. F that, I don't want that shit.

I wouldn't even bootleg their audio let alone play them in videos.
djpuma_gemini 1:50 AM - 9 July, 2010
Just signed up for 12inch. Got one free download. I better choose wisely.
djpuma_gemini 2:01 AM - 9 July, 2010
They are not clean sourced videos. I checked two files against my vobs and those areas were cut out where the chyron should be, good job, but I can do that too.
The two videos were bbd - poison and domino - ghetto jam.

Now those are hard to find clean old school videos and I haven't checked the new stuff yet.
Culprit 2:35 AM - 9 July, 2010
Thanks for the reviews Puma, very helpful indeed!
Gregg R 2:52 AM - 9 July, 2010
Quote:
They are not clean sourced videos. I checked two files against my vobs and those areas were cut out where the chyron should be, good job, but I can do that too.
The two videos were bbd - poison and domino - ghetto jam.

Now those are hard to find clean old school videos and I haven't checked the new stuff yet.



busted!

lol
Millz 3:47 AM - 9 July, 2010
womp
Joshua Carl 4:09 AM - 9 July, 2010
its a video remix site...

so, I think it falls under the same existance as strictly/crooklyn/your-remix/clubdjvideos
your12inch, 8thwonder ect ect ect.
they use the best they can get their hands on, like everyone else...and dont claim
otherwise....

I dont think there is a pool in existence that does video remixes and uses ALL raw
video files. (becuase as we know labels wont greenlight a lobsterdust remix video
thats all chopped up and such...)
again, we are talking remixes... not extended edits and such.
djpuma_gemini 4:16 AM - 9 July, 2010
The craig mack flava in ya ear doesn't chop anything out though. So I'm sure they have some stuff that is clean and some stuff they have to do their own thing to.

Check strictly though, there might have been a few edits with the source videos chyrons cropped out, but not anymore. All that old school shit I've been putting up are from clean vobs.
Dj-M.Bezzle 2:42 PM - 9 July, 2010
Quote:
They are not clean sourced videos. I checked two files against my vobs and those areas were cut out where the chyron should be, good job, but I can do that too.
The two videos were bbd - poison and domino - ghetto jam.

Now those are hard to find clean old school videos and I haven't checked the new stuff yet.



were you talking about 12inch or Dt??
Gregg R 2:50 PM - 9 July, 2010
Quote:
its a video remix site...

so, I think it falls under the same existance as strictly/crooklyn/your-remix/clubdjvideos
your12inch, 8thwonder ect ect ect.
they use the best they can get their hands on, like everyone else...and dont claim
otherwise....

I dont think there is a pool in existence that does video remixes and uses ALL raw
video files. (becuase as we know labels wont greenlight a lobsterdust remix video
thats all chopped up and such...)
again, we are talking remixes... not extended edits and such.


very strict rules on cc regarding video source files being clean/unmarked
ERG Music 5:37 PM - 9 July, 2010
Try ERGMusic.com/usa/music-download.asp
djpuma_gemini 6:25 PM - 9 July, 2010
Quote:
Quote:
They are not clean sourced videos. I checked two files against my vobs and those areas were cut out where the chyron should be, good job, but I can do that too.
The two videos were bbd - poison and domino - ghetto jam.

Now those are hard to find clean old school videos and I haven't checked the new stuff yet.



were you talking about 12inch or Dt??

12inch.
djpuma_gemini 6:29 PM - 9 July, 2010
I get access denied when I try to download the 1 free video I got from 12inch. Must have shut me down. haha
DJ Soup 10:57 PM - 9 July, 2010
Quote:
I get access denied when I try to download the 1 free video I got from 12inch. Must have shut me down. haha


I got access denied too when I tried to download my free video too. I emailed them and they email me back saying it must be something with my browser and I should switch to internet explorer or safari. I use firefox and chrome.

They offered to send me a megaupload link of one of their videos but that does me no good if I can't download videos off of their site.

I wouldn't use 12inch
djpuma_gemini 11:35 PM - 9 July, 2010
I'll try safari and see what happens.

Thanks
djpuma_gemini 11:37 PM - 9 July, 2010
Access denied in Safari.

I'll make the edit myself.
DJ GRIAL 12:08 AM - 10 July, 2010
I had the same problem trying to download from 12inch , I tried with Mozilla and Explorer.
AddPop 12:03 AM - 11 July, 2010
Well, 8thwonder I resigned up for.

Videos are getting better but still a lot to be wanted. oy.

Haven't tried 12inch and DTVideos.net as everyone seems to be raving about.

What the best combination to subscribe to you think?
DJ GRIAL 3:10 AM - 11 July, 2010
DTVideos, Xtendammix and Smashvidz
Gregg R 9:34 AM - 11 July, 2010
I've had an Xtendamix sub for a few months now, and still dont understand why they make clean extended edits and release a dirty single edit of the same track. Who plays clean edits in the club? Im sure it's great for wedding djs or some other type of event, but wouldn't it make sense to release an extended dirty edit because a majority of club video djs play those types of edits?
DJMuErTe 11:38 AM - 11 July, 2010
Quote:
I've had an Xtendamix sub for a few months now, and still dont understand why they make clean extended edits and release a dirty single edit of the same track. Who plays clean edits in the club? Im sure it's great for wedding djs or some other type of event, but wouldn't it make sense to release an extended dirty edit because a majority of club video djs play those types of edits?


+10000

I think exactly the same! why do you want a single DIRTY version and a CLEAN extended version for?
Club djs sound like crap using clean versions of tracks! heheheh at least i refuse to play anything clean while in the club!
DJ-Phat-AL 3:36 PM - 11 July, 2010
Quote:
Who plays clean edits in the club?


unfortunately I have to at Eye Candy due to a management decision. I am guessing because it is a pretty open lounge where people all around the casino floor can hear and SEE what we play.

I do slip a few dirty versions in though when I can... ;-)
Res-Q 3:39 PM - 11 July, 2010
Anyone heard about freedom of speech in the US? Fuck all the clean edits. Thank god we dont have to deal with all this crap in france. (mostly because noone understand english lol)
I cant imagine myself playing an edit version of "Move Bitch" lol
Gregg R 7:20 PM - 11 July, 2010
Quote:
Quote:
Who plays clean edits in the club?


unfortunately I have to at Eye Candy due to a management decision. I am guessing because it is a pretty open lounge where people all around the casino floor can hear and SEE what we play.

I do slip a few dirty versions in though when I can... ;-)


Yea, King had the same situation at Universal having to play all clean edits.......I would think it's more like 1 to every 10 club djs are restricted to clean edits. Maybe not, but I've never been in that situation and it just doesn't sound right playin clean edits in the club, lol
Res-Q 8:11 PM - 11 July, 2010
yes, to me going to a club and listening to edits, it's like going to a movie rated "R" and the cursing would be replaced by beeps. Nonsense to me.
Now playing for a corporate event or a wedding or in a store, where children can be around, I can understand. But clubs.... wtf?
Joshua Carl 9:52 PM - 11 July, 2010
its such a conflicting ideology...so typical of the way the US is.
(think south park: bigger longer uncut)

horrific gratuitus sex and violence is ok; as long as u dont use naughty words.

you can have a club, people are:
doing coke in the bathroom
and whatever else kinda drugs are cirrculating.
you can get a hummer in a dark corner.
you can drink til you vomit and pass out on the floor.
you can commit adultury til your hearts content.
you can do such an unlimited amount of questionable things...

but lordy oh lordy dont let the music have a bad word in it !!!!!!!!!!!!

the funniest thing Ive noticed about the few spots Ive done that demanded clean
edits (a few High School dances)
everyone sings the songs anyways, so when the lyric drops out
you now have 500 kids screaming at the top of their lungs "FUUUUUUUCK!!!!"

facepalm
GRiNDBoX 10:00 PM - 11 July, 2010
hahahahahahahaha
AddPop 10:28 PM - 11 July, 2010
I love that.
Bren 11:03 PM - 11 July, 2010
I'm of the view that artists don't need to swear in order to produce quality music, or even be "hip" and cool, however if it's there then people will want to hear it in a club setting, clean edits have a place at politically correct events, such as weddings, younger birthday parties, Christian singles nights etc.
Xtendamix 1:32 AM - 12 July, 2010
We are starting to make more dirty edits. We make them as people request them, but will eventually add most of the library clean and dirty. Clean edits are safe for mixshows, live to airs and such. But we will be adding more dirty one as well
jbnyc 2:27 AM - 13 July, 2010
Quote:
its such a conflicting ideology...so typical of the way the US is.
(think south park: bigger longer uncut)

horrific gratuitus sex and violence is ok; as long as u dont use naughty words.

you can have a club, people are:
doing coke in the bathroom
and whatever else kinda drugs are cirrculating.
you can get a hummer in a dark corner.
you can drink til you vomit and pass out on the floor.
you can commit adultury til your hearts content.
you can do such an unlimited amount of questionable things...

but lordy oh lordy dont let the music have a bad word in it !!!!!!!!!!!!

the funniest thing Ive noticed about the few spots Ive done that demanded clean
edits (a few High School dances)
everyone sings the songs anyways, so when the lyric drops out
you now have 500 kids screaming at the top of their lungs "FUUUUUUUCK!!!!"

facepalm


that happened to me @ a wedding, someone requested the let the bass kick in miami bitch,so i played just the let the bass kick, and they started screaming "IM IN MIAMI BITCH,IM IN MIAMI BITCH..." lol
carter 6:56 PM - 13 July, 2010
There's a limit to what you can play and get away with sometimes. I play an open air bar where it's outside and there's a neighborhood like 4 blocks away, and I play an indoor club with outside seating on a busy street with the audio going out there as well. Neither place wants overly explicit lyrics at all. I can play Miami Bitch and Move Bitch and all of that, but they don't want pussy, ass, fuck, cock, or sweat dripping down my balls every few songs....and I have to agree with them.
Joshua Carl 7:30 PM - 13 July, 2010
wanna test the waters some time?

drop Fuck the pain away by peaches.
Millz 7:33 PM - 13 July, 2010
love it
FunkyRob 11:06 PM - 13 July, 2010
I'm not familiar with the sweat dripping down my balls song. Who sings it?
DJ DisGrace 12:36 AM - 14 July, 2010
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I'm not familiar with the sweat dripping down my balls song. Who sings it?


I thought for sure you meant this one:

Watchwww.youtube.com
FunkyRob 12:44 AM - 14 July, 2010
Quote:
Quote:
I'm not familiar with the sweat dripping down my balls song. Who sings it?

you kidding,your kidding right........

right.......--------->Watchwww.youtube.com


Funny thing, Is all I've only ever listened/played the clean version. I guess I've been missing the full experience.
Joshua Carl 1:58 AM - 14 July, 2010
for that one theres a radio clean, a club clean and a dirty.
not "officially"

depends on the editor/remixer.
carter 2:42 AM - 14 July, 2010
Yeah. I was talking about the Lil Jon one. Hahaha. But the CB4 one is good too.
Dj-M.Bezzle 3:24 PM - 14 July, 2010
i didnt know they cursed in that jay z "can i get a" for the longest time, ya i was a naive
jr high kid lol
djpuma_gemini 6:14 PM - 20 July, 2010
I don't like the funkymixes on DTVideos. Are they going to change this?

I never ever play a funkymix. I even feel weird when I play an old school track that has cutting in it, but funkymixes are straight whack
Millz 6:16 PM - 20 July, 2010
Im sure Ultimix isnt very thrilled to have their audio bootlegged either ;)
Dj-Pyro 6:21 PM - 20 July, 2010
I wish DTV had every video with a dirty and clean version too. A clean funkymix in the club doesn't really sound too hot.
djpuma_gemini 6:22 PM - 20 July, 2010
They should be, considering it's free advertising for their crap.

I understand no one's perfect, but shit use a regular intro, or get the inst and make one in 10 seconds, but the extra time it takes to chop up the video for the funkymixes are a waste of time.
GRiNDBoX 8:49 PM - 20 July, 2010
Quote:
I don't like the funkymixes on DTVideos. Are they going to change this?

I never ever play a funkymix. I even feel weird when I play an old school track that has cutting in it, but funkymixes are straight whack


me too..i still prefer my own choice of audio..:)
Joshua Carl 9:54 PM - 20 July, 2010
I dont mind them too much...

but I think the key is VARIETY.
If I drop in 2 funkymixes night (granted I usual opt for which ever mix is hot)
I dont think ive dropped them back to back; ever.

there was a period in time when I wouldnt even entertain listening to mixes from
certain companies...then I started missing mixes.
if theres the usual 2nd 32 of non sense, i just set a cue-point after it.
problem solved.

now i try to make a habit of listening to the track WITHOUT looking at who did the edit... then making my judgement call.
this works both ways, becuase sometimes you buy an absolute piece of hot-mess from a good producer, and other times someone cheesy will put out a good production.
chriscraze 12:23 AM - 21 July, 2010
DONT KNOCK THE REMIX SERVICES! Back when i was a kid and coming up as a dj, Ultimix and Funkymix were like GOLD! back in like '86-'90 before i hit the clubs those remixes were kickin like chicken! Granted there are some cheese on the issues but some of the break and booty mixes are tight.
chriscraze 12:24 AM - 21 July, 2010
1988 Flashback Medley is and always will be off the hook!
DJ-Phat-AL 12:35 AM - 21 July, 2010
to each their own I guess.

I personally don't want too much studdering effects and pre-recorded scratches all over my tracks when playing live. I stress the "too much" part... because that is what most of those seasoned remix companies provided throughout the years. It seemed fit for wedding DJ's trying to "sound" club like I supposed but for professional club DJ's it was a joke. The only good out of those services is when they have quantized an older live drummer track or "modernized" an older track with a stronger back beat.
Millz 6:12 AM - 21 July, 2010
Back in the late 80s and 90s we had no choice but to rock Ultimix, XMIX etc. Now that most of us can make our own edits, the 7 minute long Funkymixes can go pound salt IMO. Yes I still rock many of the OLD remix service mixes like LL doin It and what not but dont get it twisted when I say all the new shit with the oversampling and fake scratching can go to hellllllllllllllllllllllllllll LoLzzzzzzzzzzz
chriscraze 1:08 PM - 21 July, 2010
I agree AL also , just give us a beat maybe some hype and let us scratch!
Funkytownstopsix 1:25 PM - 21 July, 2010
Phat- Al is right I used the shit out of Funkymixes and Ultimixes when I did weddings the main reason was because they were clean edits and always were extended with no cursing never thought about the club sound : (. Only thing I hated was when they changed to bpm is 70bms to 140bpms rather than just extending the original. Funkymixes hardly had any pre scratcing in them so that what I use most....
Joshua Carl 2:09 PM - 21 July, 2010
remember the vanilla ice ulti/funkymix ?
OMG.

or Xmix's Watch out now[beatnuts]


other than being cheesy, the thing that made me use them less and less
(other than the coming of acme, leathal, phat staxx)
was how STALE your mixes got.
perfect example:
Summertime-Wil Smith Xmix.
it flipped to "in the summertime"
and it was well done...but if you had a residency.
by the 3rd time you played it it lost it pazaaz...and people were like Ugh
chriscraze 3:10 PM - 21 July, 2010
AGREED!
Thats why having a ton of diff remix services helps out allot.
U also cant worry about those details too much, u have to just play the hits these days.
I liked the Vanilla funky bc it had a new beat and the doobie bros transformed in it!
I use the Planet Rock Ultimix to take a poop!
"sound of the 70's" for early when no one is in the bar....
they have their place.
Millz 3:22 PM - 21 July, 2010
take it back, dang :)
DTVideos.net 6:32 PM - 21 July, 2010
Hey guys, for those who haven't joined to DTV yet, we don't do all Funkymix, not even a 15%, the ones there, are because they were requested by users.

We'll focus on Club / Dance / Remix stuff from now on, so if you guys are interested you can always ask for a sample video!

Thanks! :)
djpuma_gemini 6:34 PM - 21 July, 2010
I feel playing those type of mixes are full of artificial hype.

Yeah, it will get the crowd going crazy but as a dj you should be able to do that with the track selection and not with extra hype.
djpuma_gemini 6:35 PM - 21 July, 2010
I guess I was going off of hearsay.

I don't think all of their stuff is funkymix, but could see why people might request it since no other pool has funkymix audio on their videos, but maybe that is a sign.
Xtendamix 11:21 PM - 21 July, 2010
If you're gonna do Funkymix and Ultimix, it might be a good deal to ask them first. Ultimix has a deal with Promo Only that Promo is the only company allowed to use Ultimix versions. We know...we asked. So if you do use their stuff, will probably get a letter from Ultimix asking to take their stuff down, then all the effort is wasted

We have a deal with X-Mix and few others but we we went out and asked.

I know asking for forgiveness is usually easier than asking for permission, but if all it takes is a phone call or email to ask, it's worth it

Just our 2 cents :)
GRiNDBoX 4:15 AM - 22 July, 2010
Mark check ur pm
Culprit 4:33 AM - 22 July, 2010
Nas - You Owe Me (Sample) www.mediafire.com
GRiNDBoX 4:39 AM - 22 July, 2010
thanks culprit bro
Henry GQ 3:53 AM - 23 July, 2010
cmon. i highly doubt that anyof these companies go and ask for permission to use these edits or to use movie clips in their videos. sigh. who the fuck u kiddin?
GRiNDBoX 5:05 AM - 23 July, 2010
GQ come down..:) hehehehhe
Karl W 2:56 AM - 24 July, 2010
Whatever happened to Cameron Paul from the Mixx-it remix label!? He was a dope remixer back in the day:))
Millz 7:19 AM - 24 July, 2010
Yes he was Karl. I play some of his mixes still today.
dj pesh 2:50 PM - 24 July, 2010
any of you guys seen that site that is ripping off Smash vidz?

smashvidz.net
GRiNDBoX 5:15 PM - 24 July, 2010
hahahahahah did marx know about this?
djpuma_gemini 5:37 PM - 24 July, 2010
Yeah they posted it at the home page. I probably wouldn't have posted it here especially since they blurred out the url name so no one would browse to it.

THere is another site that has everyone's shit. Damn even my stuff is on there. I'm sure marx knows about it so no need to say the name, I wouldn't say it here anyway.
marx 8:35 PM - 24 July, 2010
PESH did you not ready the blog? I advise you to read it or I will be forced to make an example.
marx 8:35 PM - 24 July, 2010
*READ
Culprit 8:37 PM - 24 July, 2010
was going to point that out too..
dj pesh 5:22 AM - 25 July, 2010
Hey Marx im very sorry about what i did. I just paid for the subscription and looked on the home screen quickly and after looking at it thought maybe i could help or the serato community could help. I read it after i made the mistake and i didnt know what to do because i didnt know who to email and im sure the serato moderators wouldnt take my post down, so my apologies, there was no intention to harm you guys.

I have read it and understood completely.
nemix 7:37 PM - 26 July, 2010
you have to login to read it, right? everyone who uses smashvidz prolly saw that post anyways
DJ Brett B 7:46 PM - 26 July, 2010
Quote:
any of you guys seen that site that is ripping off Smash vidz?

smashvidz.net


Umm.. that link points to smashvidz.net; which, after you click "Log In" seems to be a completely different site than smashvidz.com. Am I missing something here?
DJ Brett B 7:47 PM - 26 July, 2010
What I mean is, why does the "login" link on smashvidz.net take me to a blogspot login, whereas smashvidz.com login takes me to actual smashvidz?
marx 8:19 PM - 26 July, 2010
that section is for the labels. he posted a link to the picture which i changed so it wouldn't be visible.
marx 8:20 PM - 26 July, 2010
yes you have to login to see but I also said in the blog no to post.
Henry GQ 4:17 AM - 27 July, 2010
thats a fucked up situation. i think the guy or guys are from Argentina. not that i think u can do much down there... u would have to hire a team of lawyers to go after them. just money down the drain. kinda like what the record labels are doing.

u just have to build relationships with ur customers and go out of ur way for them.. that way they dont wanna take the short road and undercut u.

in a way...im only repeating what alot of people feel. its expensive to buy videos, where they can get most music for free... so they look for alternative ways of coppn the latest videos. its shady. but its what most of us did years ago. some djs didnt make alot of money djing... so they turned to napster.. limewire.. mirc to get their ish.

some people look at CC and go why the fuck am i paying 7 bucks a video !!?!?! 3-5 bucks a remix...
so they go exploring the internet... trying to find these sites or other people with the same idea...

u can totally disagree with me... but its all about money. always has.. and always will be.

whats the game plan ? spend money to put these losers away, have them take down their blogs/websites.. and u spent so much money on one retard. and then the next one pops up? and spend more ? look at what the record companies and MAYBE follow their lead...

i got couple ideas on how to maybe find the losers doing this. feel free to hit me up. but im sure u thought of these
Jimmy Styx 7:41 AM - 27 July, 2010
Seriously why cant djcity.com pump out a video pool by now?!

They have the best producers around with intros and beats... most of these video sites have stupid drum beats that dont quit!
Joshua Carl 3:17 PM - 27 July, 2010
Ive always been of the fight fire with fire.

fuck lawyers, the money you'd spend on that...
spend on a nasty hacker to bring the sight down.
Funkytownstopsix 4:23 PM - 27 July, 2010
LOL JC for prez best idea I heard all day. I use to be part of a hack team that hacked sites back in the day, I gave it up when the feds stepped to me with jail time. But you got a point it would not take much to smash a site quick at that. BEST IDEA EVER....
djpuma_gemini 5:39 PM - 27 July, 2010
Quote:
Seriously why cant djcity.com pump out a video pool by now?!

They have the best producers around with intros and beats... most of these video sites have stupid drum beats that dont quit!


I think they were talking about it, but it never took off.

I'm starting to see more and more pools, but only one I know of is legit, the rest are iffy and the ones that take other sites content need to shot on site.

I don't mind the pools and pay per sites, more competition means people working harder to deliver the end product.
Henry GQ 7:42 PM - 27 July, 2010
i kinda agree with JC. just hack the fuck out of them. send some people to beat their ass.
Culprit 8:15 PM - 27 July, 2010
Quote:
i kinda agree with JC. just hack the fuck out of them. send some people to beat their ass.


agreed.
DJ J-Max 12:24 AM - 30 July, 2010
Hi guys! I have been only DJing for about 6 months. But I am really wanting to get into the video aspect. I bought a 500 Gig Hard Drive with over 2,000 HQ Video Remixes along with Other Remixes! I absolutely love my collection. I also joined thier pool, which gives me about 15 gigs a month of new ish!!! They even inclube those Crooklyn Clan Video remixes that to me are the best! Except that they are tagged.
Anyway I just wanted to share....

I found it on ebay, but they have collections for sale here

[link removed]
DJ-Phat-AL 12:33 AM - 30 July, 2010
wow...
Joshua Carl 12:35 AM - 30 July, 2010
wow.... completely screwing everyone, but has the balls to put his picture and all his contact info right on the site!

he HAS to know what he's doing is a thorn in many sides.
is just too dumb to realize?
marx 12:59 AM - 30 July, 2010
Under Table Entertainment
16 Noah Dr
Newnan, GA 30265
(678) 633-1181
Gregg R 12:59 AM - 30 July, 2010
this has to be a prank.........
Gregg R 12:59 AM - 30 July, 2010
hahah omg..........
marx 1:00 AM - 30 July, 2010
I'm sure the pools your ripping off will use your info to send you Cease & Desists.
djpuma_gemini 1:01 AM - 30 July, 2010
I'm sure most of us typing right now have some stuff in there.

You didn't buy shit, you just made your profile to post this stupid info.

Go swallow a bullet.
djpuma_gemini 1:03 AM - 30 July, 2010
Quote:
wow.... completely screwing everyone, but has the balls to put his picture and all his contact info right on the site!

he HAS to know what he's doing is a thorn in many sides.
is just too dumb to realize?


He knows, only a retard would legitimately post this crap in here.

Mods, please remove this post and this tool
Serato, Forum Moderator
Eru G 1:10 AM - 30 July, 2010
As you can tell from the responses to your post J-Max, nobody here wants a bar of what you have to say. I've removed your forum privileges - do yourself a favour and keep your illegal video resources to yourself from now on.
FunkyRob 6:40 PM - 30 July, 2010
his "crew" name is M4M entertainment. Isn't that an adult services section on craigslist?
djpuma_gemini 7:01 PM - 30 July, 2010
hahah.
nemix 6:06 PM - 1 August, 2010
Quote:
Seriously why cant djcity.com pump out a video pool by now?!

They have the best producers around with intros and beats... most of these video sites have stupid drum beats that dont quit!


got this email from djcity when i asked about 3.0, they replied on july 13th

"Within the coming weeks we will be launching a video pool very comparable to our service now. I can't give you an exact date but we are working hard on getting it up as soon as possible. I hope this helps."
DJ Brett B 2:55 AM - 10 August, 2010
Well, that would be nice, as long as they can encode their videos properly.
Joshua Carl 3:14 AM - 10 August, 2010
I have been, and probably will still be one of those folks that concedes that "the average joe" REALLY cant see the difference between a 23.976 properly rendered file
and a complete shit-show that you will find at one of the "not so exacting" video services...

then this past weekend I had 3 different people comment on how good they looked.
(everything happens in 3's I guess)

First one of the bouncers mentioned they had a Kenyan night and the guy did video
during the week...and the videos all looked like they were shot by a guy in a movie theatre with his cell-phone....

then I had that person who cant wrap their heads around why the video syncs with the music ect ect ect... he said they looked better than they do on his TV at home.

and last I had a guy ask me where I get my videos..and then he see's the side of my computer... wow... your playing BLUE RAY? it looks sooooo crisp and clear
(we all know damn well... we aint that good yet)

it was just nice to see that all those hours spent, is NOT falling on blind eyes.
and it DOES make a difference!
djpuma_gemini 3:29 AM - 10 August, 2010
I'm using that one. "I'm spinning blu ray yo."
Culprit 5:09 AM - 10 August, 2010
quality over quantity always.. I always say to myself when i do edits that no one really cares about this scene or that scene or all this work it takes.. but im worng. i care, and that sux the most lol
DJPNUT 1:35 AM - 12 August, 2010
whats up culprit!
whats the status on the Cali Kings Video edits?
djpuma_gemini 7:11 PM - 12 August, 2010
top secret g-14 classified. 1st rule, is don't talk about it.
Culprit 7:33 PM - 12 August, 2010
Quote:
whats up culprit! whats the status on the Cali Kings Video edits?


lmao, pnut call me when u get a chance.
djperry 6:12 PM - 13 August, 2010
I saw some fool last week spinning videos he ripped right from Youtube. Horrible quality and bad for business!
Funkytownstopsix 6:24 PM - 13 August, 2010
I have seen them ripped from MTV, BET, CMC, VH1, Yahoo, Youtube all with logos on them....Funny part when I walk up to them and talk to them they ask so what you think... I smile and say your doing your thing... nothing more then the $100 dollar dj we been fighting all these years... The game never changes it stays the same....
Christopher2 9:09 PM - 17 August, 2010
Big props to CrooklynClan for pumping out dope vidz.
DjAllenE 1:26 AM - 20 August, 2010
Any body have any feedback on clubdjvideos.com? Thinking about subscribing but not sure how the quality is. The selection is pretty good if you like alot of rmx vidz. Let me know what yall think?
marx 5:59 AM - 20 August, 2010
They take remixes from other remix sites, take off the tags and re-render.

Skum shit
Millz 6:01 AM - 20 August, 2010
BOOM
DJ-Phat-AL 11:41 AM - 20 August, 2010
Quote:
They take remixes from other remix sites, take off the tags and re-render.

Skum shit


that's f-ed up ....

not cool..
Joshua Carl 3:20 PM - 20 August, 2010
yeah... i posted a few reviews.
they ARE constantly doing that shit.

and 1 of every 5 videos CRASHES vsl.
the renders are all jacked up...
Culprit 7:27 PM - 20 August, 2010
Quote:
They take remixes from other remix sites, take off the tags and re-render.

Skum shit


assholes, mods should remove the link
DjAllenE 9:46 AM - 24 August, 2010
Thanks for the heads up fellas!!! Deff wont be subscribing to them now!!!
DjDizzy707 4:03 AM - 7 October, 2010
Here Are Sum Video Sites I Found While Reading On The Forum Im New Too But I Think SmashVidz Is The Best....Im still looking for a good one tho

Smashvidz
8thwonderpromos-VideoToolz
Mixtremeremix
Dtvideos
Xtendamix
PromoOnly
and CrocklynClan of course
Hope this helps....
Res-Q 8:25 AM - 7 October, 2010
in your list, 4 services are worth it, the others are crap. Try all of them, you'll understand.
djpuma_gemini 7:40 PM - 7 October, 2010
Quote:
Here Are Sum Video Sites I Found While Reading On The Forum Im New Too But I Think SmashVidz Is The Best....Im still looking for a good one tho

Pools:
Smashvidz
Xtendamix
Dtvideos

Pay Per Sites:
Strictlyhits
Yourremix
Crooklynclan

Hope this helps....


Fixed it
Culprit 8:07 PM - 7 October, 2010
At my latest dj meeting (calikings) with a few artist and record labels (universal), i was told we will be given music videos but we would be required to give feedback for each release. So i think the feedback system still applies to music videos.
Rob Alahn 8:37 PM - 7 October, 2010
Is whitelabel.net ever gonna service music video product from universal or any other label or distributor?
DJPNUT 5:18 AM - 22 October, 2010
What's up fellaz,
Have not really posted here lately but just felt I had to post this after spending $40 at yourremix.com

WTF! are they thinking inserting the cyron halfway on the video tracks????
I'm not saying all videos but the ones I downloaded had that!
Really? do they really gotta throw it out like that..
Refund plz
jbnyc 5:29 AM - 22 October, 2010
Quote:

Refund plz


ha! dream on... im still waiting for a refund on a track i bought from them and wasnt complete, it had the last 17 seconds missing, it just stops, it was poison bitch to be exact SMH
DJPNUT 5:44 AM - 22 October, 2010
Quote:
Quote:

Refund plz


ha! dream on... im still waiting for a refund on a track i bought from them and wasnt complete, it had the last 17 seconds missing, it just stops, it was poison bitch to be exact SMH


I feel ya, Well that was the last time I throw away my cash on BS like that..
I could of just payed 8thwonder that money for a 3 month subscription
O well...
Joshua Carl 5:48 AM - 22 October, 2010
Ive always been very picky about what I buy.

Did they not have a preview?

thats really all I look at on the preview, the Chryon and the the video layout
(IE cheesy bumpers or not)

Ive learned my lesson.
DJPNUT 6:06 AM - 22 October, 2010
Quote:
Ive always been very picky about what I buy.

Did they not have a preview?

thats really all I look at on the preview, the Chryon and the the video layout
(IE cheesy bumpers or not)

Ive learned my lesson.


Preview only shows 1:30
Millz 12:33 PM - 22 October, 2010
PNut email sales@yourremix.com
jbnyc 3:11 PM - 22 October, 2010
Quote:
Ive always been very picky about what I buy.

Did they not have a preview?

thats really all I look at on the preview, the Chryon and the the video layout
(IE cheesy bumpers or not)

Ive learned my lesson.


In my case poison bitch is a great track and its complete on the preview but when you download it,its missing the whole outro and part of the last verse,i downloaded it from the 2 dif links with the same results,i emailed yourremix twice and never got a reply so i never bought another video there....and i used to but between 6 to 10 videos a month too...ohh well,thank god theres crooklyn clan :)
Christopher2 7:43 PM - 22 October, 2010
Crooklyn is indeed where it's at! Without question the best for quality, only critic is you've gotta pay for them! Although it seems they've reduced their prices lately...I hope they do that on all the videos...reduce them by a buck or two.

It's not just the site though, whilst each site has their own policy on "standards", video quality and editing quality can vary quite drastically between different editors.

Some editors see my money weekly, others no thanks...
Culprit 8:37 PM - 22 October, 2010
Quote:
Crooklyn is indeed where it's at! Without question the best for quality, only critic is you've gotta pay for them! Although it seems they've reduced their prices lately...I hope they do that on all the videos...reduce them by a buck or two.

It's not just the site though, whilst each site has their own policy on "standards", video quality and editing quality can vary quite drastically between different editors.

Some editors see my money weekly, others no thanks...


I disagree. Strictly Hits is where its at when it comes to a pay per video. Crooklyn Clan Chryons are almost as bad as my12inch
Joshua Carl 8:48 PM - 22 October, 2010
both sites have editors to "goto" and avoid...
(which can be said for alot of sites.....)

not all the Crooklyn guys use the larger, longer running chryon though.
Just gotta watch those previews....closely!

strictly hits... cant debate a chryon if its tagless....its not there!
Culprit 8:51 PM - 22 October, 2010
Culprit wins. Flawless Victory.
Christopher2 10:00 PM - 22 October, 2010
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I disagree. Strictly Hits is where its at when it comes to a pay per video. Crooklyn Clan Chryons are almost as bad as my12inch


What is wrong with the Chryons? Just for arguments sake lets look at two videos from two of their more prominent editors:

DJ Gregg R - Dj Deville - Thriller (Zom-B-Dutch 2010 Remix)
www.crooklynclan.net

Bren F - Anthem Kingz - We No Speak Americano Or Dutch
www.crooklynclan.net

Please explain the problem with these titles, or show me examples of active editors who use "bad" chryons, I remember that large animated chryon which I think only two editors used? Out of 20 something editors..

Let's have a debate based on what the sites look like today, rather than regurgitating these age old views.
Millz 10:13 PM - 22 October, 2010
my shit looks ok :)
Culprit 10:25 PM - 22 October, 2010
I dont care about the chryons as long as their not bigger than how smash does em. I dont care if the chryons are there or not, i just dont want them to be a monstor sized chryon. End of story.
Millz 10:29 PM - 22 October, 2010
i think the old crooklyn credits were dumb, now that they follow the same as sv, it is good. Im not a big fan of the animated ones some use, theres no reason for it.
Christopher2 10:32 PM - 22 October, 2010
Culprit,
But you just said "Crooklyn Clan Chryons are almost as bad as my12inch", when in my experience the majority of editors on Crooklyn have titles exactly like those on Smash, the examples above confirm this.

So maybe you shouldn't write Crooklyn off altogether, sometimes you've got to take another look.
Christopher2 10:32 PM - 22 October, 2010
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i think the old crooklyn credits were dumb, now that they follow the same as sv, it is good. Im not a big fan of the animated ones some use, theres no reason for it.


I couldn't agree more.
Joshua Carl 11:44 PM - 22 October, 2010
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So maybe you shouldn't write Crooklyn off altogether, sometimes you've got to take another look.


I personally still actively shop the hell out of crooklyn clan weekly.

but just like the other services have brought on new editors, we are all subject
to a bit more "filler" and less "thriller"

a year ago, you really didnt see standard extended mixes on pay-per-track sites.
unless it was something really rare, or a new re-drum.
and this is across the board...all the sites...
and with new editors (and all the sites got em) you REALLY have to learn
certain editors quality standards, or encoding habbits...
theres a few guys on a couple sites that do very inventive, original, difficult work
but the encoding is off, or the quality is sub-standard...or its super thin a/r, so
the video is 60% borders (i know some guys like that)

but at the end of the day, people get in a stink about which ONE site is the ONE
to goto...and I say to those people, go right ahead, commit yourself to once
source...Ill be the guy with 6-7 sources and that much more of a diverse library.
there are pros and cons to EVERY site.
Culprit 12:00 AM - 23 October, 2010
or just go with strictly hits and dont need to worry about chryons.. :) ::stirs the pot::
Gregg R 12:19 AM - 23 October, 2010
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my shit looks ok :)



your chyrons look very nice swaggy ;)
Gregg R 12:29 AM - 23 October, 2010
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Quote:
I disagree. Strictly Hits is where its at when it comes to a pay per video. Crooklyn Clan Chryons are almost as bad as my12inch


What is wrong with the Chryons? Just for arguments sake lets look at two videos from two of their more prominent editors:

DJ Gregg R - Dj Deville - Thriller (Zom-B-Dutch 2010 Remix)
www.crooklynclan.net

Bren F - Anthem Kingz - We No Speak Americano Or Dutch
www.crooklynclan.net

Please explain the problem with these titles, or show me examples of active editors who use "bad" chryons, I remember that large animated chryon which I think only two editors used? Out of 20 something editors..

Let's have a debate based on what the sites look like today, rather than regurgitating these age old views.



Good eye Christopher2..........

Bren F and I use an 8 second transparent chryon which imo is just fine..........

The big CC logo never really bothered me for some reason, and after reading through here it seems to just irritate most people...... I still chose to never use it in my edits..........
djnak 6:53 PM - 27 October, 2010
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i think the old crooklyn credits were dumb, now that they follow the same as sv, it is good. Im not a big fan of the animated ones some use, theres no reason for it.


I couldn't agree more.

+1111
Millz 7:01 PM - 27 October, 2010
like I dont want to be a dick, but video editing is super easy compared to audio editing. Some video editors think they are something special because they layered over some effects or ish...and its all just remedial
Funkytownstopsix 7:03 PM - 27 October, 2010
+1 Jack Millz the BIG DOG.... FYI thanks for putting that All I need to get by Remix out.... I was looking for that...
Joshua Carl 7:05 PM - 27 October, 2010
thats what I was saying...
(meself included) sometmie throwing an extended edit of a video on a REMIX VIDEO SITE
is UNDERkill.

there are some video edits that are straight insane, and you know they spants hours, if not days on it.
but yeah, syncing a video to an extended version, and finding no-lip scenes for the
intro is tits... anyone could do it in about 10 minutes of training.

though, rendering, and the "rules of video editing" arent so obvious, and many people
need to be told them when they are starting out...
and then of course theres the NOT EVERYONE can get their hands on good source
material...
Funkytownstopsix 7:28 PM - 27 October, 2010
When I did my first edit I thought I was the shit,,,, well until I saw some stuff from A-Swift then I was like I ain't shit that would take 30 years for me to do all that. Yet I am glad you guys do the extended versions so I don't have to. Millz I hate to say it but this was the first time I seen lips moving on the extended portion... Yet in still it was a vid I did not have so I was happy to the tenth power.. and Joshua Carl those damn video rules you talk about on the real that's some hard shit some very hard shit if you know nothing about vids... then add effects then it gets a even worst... so for extends easy as hell but adding effects and what not well lets say it aint no punk... To you guys it maybe easy but to the rest ,,,,,man!!! bump it!!! JC can't wait to see the 2010 Rap UP... You guys did a damn good job on that last year... better than the one they put out by miles.
Culprit 7:38 PM - 27 October, 2010
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though, rendering, and the "rules of video editing" arent so obvious, and many people
need to be told them when they are starting out...
and then of course theres the NOT EVERYONE can get their hands on good source
material...


I say if they really care about their edits, let them figure it out like everyone else.


Quote:
thats what I was saying...
(meself included) sometmie throwing an extended edit of a video on a REMIX VIDEO SITE
is UNDERkill.


If there is a demand for it they will keep releasing them. I dont understand why you would by an extended from a remix site when there are video pools (liek smashvidz) that gives them out along with others at a fraction of the price.
Millz 7:42 PM - 27 October, 2010
where is there lip flap? on one of my vidz? hehehe
Millz 7:43 PM - 27 October, 2010
oh yea, on the intro of method man...theres really no way around it, the video tells a story and the mom bitchin at the daughter and method man had to put in thrrr :)
Joshua Carl 7:48 PM - 27 October, 2010
what usually happens is a source will magically "pop up" of a video that, to date
did not have an extended video, or even a clean original for VJs to work with.
Or a track is so obscure, or hasnt popped off yet that the pools arent hip to it yet.

Perfect example was Nas's Oochie Wally.
there were a few decent ones floating about, but nothing really clean and with
a good edit/blend.
So, I worked out a simple Xtended mix for it...
knowing that its a remix site, I did a quick-hiiter blend with Down for my Ni**az video.

sure as the sun rises, there was Oochie wally videos poppin up all over after that.
Its just the nature of the video game...
so, while I think theres no point in REMIX SITES doing xtended mixes of current
big tracks (becuase u KNOW the pools got that covered)... alot still do.

I know when I shop, I wont buy an extended edit from a remix site.
Funkytownstopsix 7:57 PM - 27 October, 2010
@ Millz.... There are a few editors that really do care and those that pay attention like I do know who they are... I was obvious you don't normally roll like that and that's why it stuck out and stuck out bad. When I saw it I knew it was no other way you could do it. ;) But as one that does not do edits I thank all you guys that do the edits the right way...I have learned a lot on this site about video and now jacked up shit sticks out like a so much better... It has helped me to not get crappy as edits... SAVING MONEY IS THE KEY....
Millz 7:59 PM - 27 October, 2010
:)
DJ DisGrace 8:00 PM - 27 October, 2010
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like I dont want to be a dick, but video editing is super easy compared to audio editing. Some video editors think they are something special because they layered over some effects or ish...and its all just remedial


It is much more time consuming than audio, cutting up clips, avoiding lip flap, RENDERING. And like Joshua Carl said, a lot of the value can be attributed to the editor's knowledge of A/R, bitrates, IVTC'g, etc
DJ DisGrace 8:02 PM - 27 October, 2010
but yes... it's not rocket science
DJ-Phat-AL 11:07 PM - 27 October, 2010
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like I dont want to be a dick, but video editing is super easy compared to audio editing.


I think "editing" is the key word here.

There are consumer grade software solutions to cut, paste, fade, and add a soundtrack to video out there...

Same thing with audio... everyone and there brothers can get a hold of Sony Acid or Ableton, grab some audio loops and throw together an audio edit.

It is all about experience, creativity and thinking outside the box. I have spent days if not a week on some video "remixes" (not edit)... very time consuming. Not only am I re-working the audio first ... I am creating a visual representation of that track to video with specific effects, scenes from video, etc. And like Joshua says about the technical aspect in regards to source material, IVTC-ing, encoding, etc..

easy?

If it is so easy why are there so many questions on this forum and others on how to do things with video?

So yeah anyone can create your basic intro/outro video with no problem (mainly top40 & hip hop). I can crank one out in 10 minutes. But if you want a quality video remix for a track (mainly electronic dance music) then it takes time and ISN'T easier than audio editing....


Quote:
where is there lip flap? on one of my vidz? hehehe


I have seen a few... can't remember them.. because I ended up re-doing a better version myself.
Rob Alahn 11:30 PM - 27 October, 2010
Where is the, "how to make a music video remix thread"? What video editing software & hardware do I need? Sorry for the neophyte question but ya gotta start somewhere! I already have a MacBook pro so I was thinking logic/final cut cause I can't do SonyVegas on Mac. No clue if those software programs are what I need or if thats too much. Then I have no clue what kind of hardware I'll need to actually view and do the production work. Thanks in advance for your help
Xtendamix 11:36 PM - 27 October, 2010
Coming from a pool's point of view, I would say you use pools to get the majority of your content and extended edits and the pay-per sites for additional stuff or different mixes that the pools don't release.

Pools are also a good way to help build your collection or fill in some gaps. Even build some early night filler material that you probably wouldn't buy individually. If DJs only used pools, everyone would be the same. It's the pay-per sites and djs doing their own mixes that makes every DJ unique.

So it all works out.
Millz 11:50 PM - 27 October, 2010
Al, did you have a bad day? You seem to take a personal offense to a pretty open statement. Sorry if you feel that way. I am sticking to my guns when I say video editing is easier than audio editing IMO.
Millz 11:55 PM - 27 October, 2010
And in response to your "better versions"...it makes you seem like you're hating. Dont hate.
DJ-Phat-AL 1:56 AM - 28 October, 2010
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Al, did you have a bad day? You seem to take a personal offense to a pretty open statement.


nope not having a bad day and not taking offense...

Quote:
Sorry if you feel that way. I am sticking to my guns when I say video editing is easier than audio editing IMO.


Wasn't trying to get you away from you sticking to our guns... I was just saying a different opinion... just as you stated yours.


Quote:
And in response to your "better versions"...it makes you seem like you're hating. Dont hate.


not hating... just saying that some videos that circulate in the various pools, etc that are not done correctly I end up re-doing better workable versions. whether it be a bad audio edit for the intro/outro or just plain bad encoding or whatever...
not hating... just saying not everything that is released out there to DJ public is that great and could use some improvements. ... or maybe I have a higher standard.
Funkytownstopsix 5:15 PM - 28 October, 2010
Speaking of Hating!!!!!What I hate is when you got a damn good video edit but the audio is jacked off ... audio levels are not the same all the way thourgh.. Most often the intro and outro sometimes the intors/outros sound better than the damn song..... I cant stand that and I am s sticking to my guns on that one. : ) I love these fourms they keep me from being bored at work....
Culprit 5:27 PM - 28 October, 2010
throw it in vegas, replace the audio, export uncompressed avi, or use that demuxing method
Funkytownstopsix 8:04 PM - 28 October, 2010
LOL if I was going to do it myself I would have not brought the shity edit,,,, that was my point.... I really dont want to do edits takes to much of my time I rather u guys do them.. Now I only buy certin editors remixes the rest I don't even waste my time.
tomatoslice 8:12 AM - 30 October, 2010
ugh...

do NOT get me started on how easy it is to edit audio.
it's DJ101.
do not get me started on intro and outro structure.
it's DJ101 too.
i don't even want to say my thoughts on chyrons.
someday that will be VJ101.
telling it like it is.
hater101.
Culprit 9:44 AM - 30 October, 2010
sofa king
Millz 3:59 PM - 30 October, 2010
our wings are sofa king good! :D lol therre is a chain restaurant down in southern florida called Sofa King
djpuma_gemini 10:06 PM - 31 October, 2010
Al's got a point about spending days on actual video remixes, not just edits.

I don't ever put out full on video remixes cause I never take the time to do em.

I don't think remix sites should be putting out extended versions cause as others have said. The pools have them soon, but the pools might get them out a little later than the remix sites.

It seems when a really hot video drops there is a race to see who is first and how many remixes can be put out.

Who the hell needs 6 versions of alejandro or 18 versions of dj got us fallin in love.

I keep em like this. og, (only 1 great audio remix) and a transition track if there is one.

Sometimes the crowd just wants the original track.
DJ-Phat-AL 10:22 PM - 31 October, 2010
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Sometimes the crowd just wants the original track.


amen to that...

there are some horrible remixes out there...
vio0633 1:20 AM - 1 November, 2010
Agree...all of these electro remixes make me sick sometimes. I will throw a couple down to liven it up some...but for the most part the og version is the best. Transitions are mostly what I get. They come in handy when I gotta switch it up real quick :)
tomatoslice 2:29 AM - 1 November, 2010
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Who the hell needs 6 versions of alejandro or 18 versions of dj got us fallin in love.

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i don't know but we sure as heck need more dj chuckie mashups and remixes!!!
jbnyc 7:01 AM - 1 November, 2010
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Quote:


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Who the hell needs 6 versions of alejandro or 18 versions of dj got us fallin in love.

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i don't know but we sure as heck need more dj chuckie mashups and remixes!!!


+1
tomatoslice 10:11 AM - 1 November, 2010
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Quote:


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Who the hell needs 6 versions of alejandro or 18 versions of dj got us fallin in love.

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i don't know but we sure as heck need more dj chuckie mashups and remixes!!!


+1


-3

i hope you know i am kidding.
DJ-Phat-AL 3:18 PM - 1 November, 2010
I recognize your sarcasm every time!!
Gregg R 5:27 PM - 1 November, 2010
yea, it seems like there's 5 new chuckie remixes that come out every week, but I will say that some of them are pretty nasty and I still play em......
DJ-Phat-AL 6:44 PM - 1 November, 2010
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yea, it seems like there's 5 new chuckie remixes that come out every week, but I will say that some of them are pretty nasty and I still play em......



yeah.. but they aren't official chuckie remixes.. they are someone taking one of his tracks layering a hip-hop or pop song acapella over it... not a brilliant concept anymore.... over done and getting old fast.
Gregg R 7:29 PM - 1 November, 2010
na im talking about the ones he actually puts out.......like the "what a night" - lil jon remix...........sikkkkkkkk
Joshua Carl 8:04 PM - 1 November, 2010
this conversation is happening right now: serato.com
InTheMix808 4:54 AM - 20 November, 2010
I'm a subscriber with my12inch.com. Did anyone pick-up any videos from strictlyhits.com?
djKenaceTheMenace 9:51 PM - 22 November, 2010
yep i pick up videos from them when they have their half off sales good stuff
Isidro 3:26 PM - 27 November, 2010
how many video downloads do you receive when signing up for 1 month from my12inch?
Rob Alahn 9:04 PM - 27 November, 2010
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how many video downloads do you receive when signing up for 1 month from my12inch?

As many as you can download in 1 month. Hope you have very fast download speeds. And you must rate 'em before you can download em. All are incuded in the 1 month subscription except the diggin' in the crate tab I think.
Isidro 9:36 PM - 27 November, 2010
Thanks
eye357 3:43 AM - 3 December, 2010
FRANCHISERECORDPOOL.COM Funk Master Flex's pool has a good video library
ta2423 4:37 AM - 3 December, 2010
Franchise is a good start up but had to drop them for kind of lack of and limited new vids. But a good pool.
The Zone 1:30 AM - 19 December, 2010
Does anybody use 12inchvideo.com
Aeryque 5:28 AM - 22 December, 2010
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Does anybody use 12inchvideo.com

I do....pretty big selection for being new.
fcprod1 9:21 PM - 22 December, 2010
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Does anybody use 12inchvideo.com

I do....pretty big selection for being new.


I really like thier selection. I really hate the webiste and trying to find the newest added tracks. You have to go through each category to find. Supposedly they are going to be changing the website soon though.
Culprit 10:20 PM - 22 December, 2010
Not too much into the remixes, mabey if a representative could post a sample for us to download.
The Zone 7:48 AM - 23 December, 2010
I'm more interested in a pool that has been around for awhile, new pool have too manyn problems, and glitches.

Thanks
DjBoozie 10:39 AM - 24 December, 2010
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Does anybody use 12inchvideo.com

For those who use 12inchvideo..How would you rate the Sound/Video Quality? Selection and remixes dont mean crap when you have crap...Let me know I think I want to Start of with them
The Zone 6:33 PM - 24 December, 2010
Quoote At 10:06 PM 31 October 2010
djpuma_gemini wrote Sometimes the crowd just wants the original track

My crowd freaks when I play a remix or an extended version. I agree that the majority of people want to hear the radio version, so this is what I stick with.
Millz 7:41 PM - 24 December, 2010
Zone, does your crowd happen to be a younger crowd? I notice teenagers and young adults 18-21 prefer radio edits because alot of them have dance routines for each song, and if they dont know the intro then it screws them up.
The Zone 10:02 PM - 24 December, 2010
NO my crowd is mixed, young , old, and in between. They don't do any dance routines except for the cha cha slide, electric slide, cupid shuffle and the electric slide. 21-60 with the majority being 21-35
jbnyc 10:08 PM - 24 December, 2010
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NO my crowd is mixed, young , old, and in between. They don't do any dance routines except for the cha cha slide, electric slide, cupid shuffle and the electric slide. 21-60 with the majority being 21-35


are you a mobile dj? i've never played any of those songs at a club..
The Zone 10:36 PM - 24 December, 2010
Yes and I also play them ath the club where I have been for 10 years. Can't think why you wouldn't, I get requests for them if I don't.
djpuma_gemini 4:05 PM - 25 December, 2010
new cupid!!
jajoja 5:21 PM - 25 December, 2010
To any body who shives a get.Have been a member of FRANCHISE for years. Great/Best for music not so good for videos if ya talkin quantity.Got about 75 from them. Anything they have 8thwonder or 12inchvideo has.Joined djvideosourece lets say in July think it was a $35 plan got about a hundred from them only kept the plan for 2 months. Hundred or so videos less than a dollar per.Yes they have chryons no text messages though like i read earlier. Video quality is decent.Once again im not showing on a bigscreen or doin any shows using video.The only time i play videos is at home when practicing or messin around. using a 27in Mac projected onto a samsung t.v. O.K. lets say around Thankgiving i joined 8thwonder. Have downloaded about 300 or so at 12.99 a month.Yes some videos are of betta quality than others but older videos r decent look like they did when we watched them on t.v. years ago. they all have chyrons.Have not downloaded any remixes/mashups only extended/intro/outro or original versions.Some of them have a lotta b.s. audio bfor the start of the video but they come wit cuepoints so you can bypass that. Joined 12inch video 3 nights ago.Went wit a 19.99 plan which gave me sixty videos. These have almost no chyrons. Took forever to download from 12inchvideo. Must refresh the page constantly. 8thwonder may b a keeper becuase they keep up with the other sites ive tried as far as new videos go and the price is decent. Djvideossource was good for what it was worth but to expensive for my taste. 12inchvideo is a pay as you go plan most no all the videos i got from them were older nothing new. Jus a lil input hope this helps.
jajoja 5:28 PM - 25 December, 2010
OH B.T.W. using no convertors like handbrake or perian when i download a video it downloads to my comp a quicktime window pops up i drag it to my external harddrives video folder.Then i drag it to itunes. I then open SSL take the video from files folder and put in a crate marked videos in serato.
djpuma_gemini 5:29 PM - 25 December, 2010
* MP4 Format
* 720x480 (progressive, non-interlaced, frame & sample rates, equalization)
* Encoded using AVC(h264) or mpeg4
* Rate of 2000 kbps or more
* Audio at AAC 192kbps or more & are remastered (if necessary) to ensure club quality

shitty quality
jajoja 5:53 PM - 25 December, 2010
Not sure if thats a question or not. Almost positive 99% sure all videos have the first four things you mentioned. Lemme say this video quality for something new like Dr. Dre KUSH is gonna be diff from something old like G.M.F. The Message. Hell the G.M.F. video was low budget then its low budget now. To re-itterate not projecting onto a screen or doin shows to me the video is what it is looks fine to me.Not expecting HD quality from anything old but im satisfied. .Lets say ive spent $150 not including Franchise i have about 550 videos. No avi. files.
djpuma_gemini 6:23 PM - 25 December, 2010
720x480 is not the standard for videos to dj with.

It's either 640x480 (FS) or 640x360 (WS)

2000kbps it too low. 3Mbps is the lowest I ever go.

I know that an old ice cube video or gmf video won't be as crisp as a new video, but the formatting properties can still be the same.
jajoja 6:44 PM - 25 December, 2010
O.k. Jus opened external clicked on video file clicked on info did this for 75 videos ,70 were 640x480 or 640x360 all were 3000 or above for bit rate some way higher but none less. Again was jus offering my opinion on a cupla diff sites. Since you know whats good and whats shitty.What site do you recommend.
jbnyc 6:49 PM - 25 December, 2010
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Yes and I also play them ath the club where I have been for 10 years. Can't think why you wouldn't, I get requests for them if I don't.


i hear you,must be the area cause i NEVER got any of those songs requested at any of the clubs i played at.cheers...
djpuma_gemini 7:11 PM - 25 December, 2010
Hands down if you are going for a pool route
It's Smashvidz in the US and Xtendamix in Canada.
DjBoozie 7:23 PM - 25 December, 2010
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Xtendamix.

This is my personal favorite...Don't have SV but when I went on the site I was very impressed with the different version of vidz they had for each song...But I would like to just pay on a month to month basis I guess
Henry GQ 7:26 PM - 25 December, 2010
yeah. i agree smash is still king. dtvideos is like the desert to smash and xtendamix is something that will get u caught up with the odds and ends.. but xtendamix is not constant with the quality of their videos. xtendamix is good with requests and will always find a video that u need no matter how old/odd. dtvideo will do a video if u have a remix u want done.. and of course smash will release 20 million edits of one song which is cool in my case. i do high school dances once in a while and clubs all the time. so i need dirty and clean edits as well as xtendz and remixs of popular songs. with those 3 i dont see any room for anyone else. unless u consider 8thwonder. they are good for all u wack ass djs that dont give a shit about quality.. but sometimes 8thwonder will drop an audio remix that noone else has... so it is what it is...
djpuma_gemini 1:56 AM - 26 December, 2010
Yeah smash and xtenda are my go to, besides the personal edits and homie hookups.

DTV is cool when they come with the dope electro remixes, but I don't need their standard intros.
Henry GQ 7:33 AM - 26 December, 2010
that is true.. its not needed with smash and xtendamix. i should ask him why he does those..
Culprit 10:58 PM - 26 December, 2010
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Yeah smash and xtenda are my go to, besides the personal edits and homie hookups.

DTV is cool when they come with the dope electro remixes, but I don't need their standard intros.


Agreed.
Rob Alahn 9:36 PM - 27 December, 2010
I would love to be able to read the following in this thread:

Serato is pleased to announce an unprecedented distribution deal with UNIVERSAL/Sony/WEA/BMG to bring music videos of all genres to Serato DJs via our unparralled Whitelabel.net. All you need to receive this free promotional music video content from our extraordinary partners is a registered copy of the VIDEO-SL plugin.

I can dream...can't I?

VIVA SERATO!!!
djpuma_gemini 9:44 PM - 27 December, 2010
^yeah, and I wouldn't even mind drm'd videos for VSL, but they will come out weeks later.
Rob Alahn 9:59 PM - 27 December, 2010
^+1
Henry GQ 10:19 PM - 27 December, 2010
Quote:
I would love to be able to read the following in this thread:

Serato is pleased to announce an unprecedented distribution deal with UNIVERSAL/Sony/WEA/BMG to bring music videos of all genres to Serato DJs via our unparralled Whitelabel.net. All you need to receive this free promotional music video content from our extraordinary partners is a registered copy of the VIDEO-SL plugin.

I can dream...can't I?

VIVA SERATO!!!


would be super huge and i think that will come in time.
Rob Alahn 10:23 PM - 27 December, 2010
^I agree Henry GQ...just countin down the days...

Okay...maybe months.
Culprit 10:27 PM - 27 December, 2010
News that big would be announced at a big trade show like Namm, and no that will not be announced this year, so id say it would be a minimum of 2 years for anything like that.
Henry GQ 5:32 AM - 28 December, 2010
its not that big. and wouldnt be announced at Namm.
Culprit 6:43 AM - 28 December, 2010
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its not that big. and wouldnt be announced at Namm.


only time will tell..
InTheMix808 8:42 AM - 22 January, 2011
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I'm more interested in a pool that has been around for awhile, new pool have too manyn problems, and glitches.

Thanks

Check strictlyhits.com
CutterJ 9:58 PM - 9 February, 2011
I try my hardest to stick to my VHS collection, converted to digital using the Elgato Video Capture! :-)
AddPop 5:03 PM - 15 February, 2011
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I try my hardest to stick to my VHS collection, converted to digital using the Elgato Video Capture! :-)


haha. love it.
d.young 5:57 AM - 21 February, 2011
well they have WWW.MIXNIGHT.COM for all your dj promotional music as well as happiness for the vdjs too!!

if you do subscribe...

djyoung559 is what can enter to tell them how you found thier website =)
jbnyc 11:09 PM - 21 February, 2011
mixnight has the WORST intros! specially the bachata ones!!! dont recommend that one!!
ta2423 4:17 AM - 22 February, 2011
Can work around the intros... Tagless catches my eye.
Millz 3:55 PM - 22 February, 2011
alot of the renders over there are sub par imo. if you start with crap, your goin to end with crap. i wouldnt use any of that stuff in my shows
djpuma_gemini 4:38 PM - 22 February, 2011
That's cause mixnight is for the new jacks who want to edit videos and don't really know what they're doing. Some of them on there are good, but some are horrible.


and as Millz said, you start with crap you end with crap.

some of that shit might crash you machines. I haven't checked their renderings in a while, but I'm sure fps, keyframes, bitrates, A/R's are off on a lot of them.
Res-Q 4:43 PM - 22 February, 2011
If Puma & Millz dont endorse it, forget about it!
Rob Alahn 5:17 PM - 22 February, 2011
To all my HARDCORE @SeratoHQ CV collectors: bit.ly <--link to Christchurch EQ Relief IDEA .
ta2423 5:41 PM - 22 February, 2011
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alot of the renders over there are sub par imo. if you start with crap, your goin to end with crap. i wouldnt use any of that stuff in my shows

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That's cause mixnight is for the new jacks who want to edit videos and don't really know what they're doing. Some of them on there are good, but some are horrible.


and as Millz said, you start with crap you end with crap.

some of that shit might crash you machines. I haven't checked their renderings in a while, but I'm sure fps, keyframes, bitrates, A/R's are off on a lot of them.


Thanks, Was looking for a reason to not try them out.
Millz 5:42 PM - 22 February, 2011
lol, there are editors on that site that are good, the problem is they dont start with hq files so the end result is poo.
djpuma_gemini 6:24 PM - 22 February, 2011
24mb flv files
jbnyc 9:20 PM - 22 February, 2011
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If Puma & Millz dont endorse it, forget about it!


what am i? chopped liver? lol
Joshua Carl 9:33 PM - 22 February, 2011
Saw BET logos this weekend in the club...with pixels the size of SL1 boxes.
djpuma_gemini 9:46 PM - 22 February, 2011
ain't nothing like tv rips 352x240 blown up to 720x480 with bet logos.

I call that vintage
@josh, next time take pics, or a video
marx 10:11 PM - 22 February, 2011
720x480 whats that? that resolution is obsolete!
djpuma_gemini 10:38 PM - 22 February, 2011
I know, but they take the shitty bet rips they bought off of ebay on a dvd with 352x240 and blow them up to 720x480 (hence the pixels the size of the sl1 box)
Joshua Carl 10:41 PM - 22 February, 2011
funny thing is, this guy makes a 3rd world mint off of this little business he has.

tried to put em on blast, but its identical to the conversations we have with
DJs who use shit-services...just totally ignorant.
d.young 11:32 PM - 22 February, 2011
just saying boys no need to get all booty tickled...just trying to help the forum out for the sl video and yes there are some good quality vids on the site..not say all but i have found some jems in there..lol stinkin video nerds.lol jk
djpuma_gemini 11:33 PM - 22 February, 2011
what's a jem?
Jimbo 12:42 AM - 23 February, 2011
something that's truly, truly outrageous.

Watchwww.youtube.com
DjBoozie 1:26 AM - 23 February, 2011
I knew when I seen hos post that site it was just a matter of time before it was going to be ripped apart for some bullshit contents.. Now he called Y'all some bideo nerds.. Let the games begin
Res-Q 2:37 AM - 23 February, 2011
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If Puma & Millz dont endorse it, forget about it!


what am i? chopped liver? lol


My bad JB, no offence, started reading from bottom's up (throw yu hands up), I just didnt read up all the way.
djpuma_gemini 2:39 AM - 23 February, 2011
you speak wisely and the young padawan will learn one day that proper encodes are a way of life as long as high quality source files.

use the force...the rendering force.
Res-Q 2:41 AM - 23 February, 2011
yeah, and no need to be a nerd, just use your eyes and your ears, because a lot if not all the sub-par pools/service have shit audio too.
Millz 2:49 AM - 23 February, 2011
i love knowledge. my bank account reflects this knowledge :)
djpuma_gemini 3:23 AM - 23 February, 2011
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i love knowledge. my bank account reflects this knowledge :)


haha exactly
ta2423 3:27 AM - 23 February, 2011
Topping my weekend off... Found out the local competiton was just straight playing utube videos. Talk about being cheap. I guess oh well, Just makes me look that much better.
zaguama 4:17 PM - 23 February, 2011
i've seen local djs play radio rips just to play the newest shti and be cool. What is sad is that a lot of people dont care nowadays if its a web rip with worldstarhiphop logo all over or with radio station tags :|
djpuma_gemini 5:07 PM - 23 February, 2011
lmao at the worldstarhiphop tags.

dj clue clue clue..
jbnyc 6:35 PM - 23 February, 2011
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If Puma & Millz dont endorse it, forget about it!


what am i? chopped liver? lol


My bad JB, no offence, started reading from bottom's up (throw yu hands up), I just didnt read up all the way.


XD its all good....

So whats the jem we've been missing? Besides the 7 & 3/4 bar intros?
Millz 6:35 PM - 23 February, 2011
bahahahah
djpuma_gemini 7:17 PM - 23 February, 2011
jem = gem
offence = offense

WTF is going here
Millz 7:30 PM - 23 February, 2011
I once got busy in a a country bar named Jem's bathroom
djpuma_gemini 8:19 PM - 23 February, 2011
haha
Joshua Carl 8:41 PM - 23 February, 2011
video.adultswim.com
truly truly outrageous!
djpuma_gemini 8:47 PM - 23 February, 2011
haha
Henry GQ 9:16 PM - 23 February, 2011
lol
Joee 1:03 AM - 24 February, 2011
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720x480 whats that? that resolution is obsolete!

lol....promo only still uses it
Culprit 1:08 AM - 24 February, 2011
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720x480 whats that? that resolution is obsolete!

lol....promo only still uses it


for dvd's i dont care, but for mp4's no thanks.
djpuma_gemini 6:59 PM - 24 February, 2011
dvds ys mp4's no
zaguama 2:47 AM - 28 February, 2011
I just purchased for the first time some videos off Itunes since i couldn't find them anywhere else and i'm very dissapointed with the quality and i feel cheated :|. When you see the preview everything looks nice, when you buy the thing and watch full screen the videos are all pixelated, what a piece of crap :S. Even some of my old SVCD rips looked better upscaled.
DJMark 11:09 AM - 28 February, 2011
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I just purchased for the first time some videos off Itunes since i couldn't find them anywhere else and i'm very dissapointed with the quality and i feel cheated :|. When you see the preview everything looks nice, when you buy the thing and watch full screen the videos are all pixelated, what a piece of crap :S. Even some of my old SVCD rips looked better upscaled.


They're using pretty low bitrates and "simple" video encoding for iTunes videos. I think part of the reason is compatibility with all of the video-capable iPods. Some of the older models don't handle high-bitrate video well or at all.

My biggest complaint with iTunes' videos has always been sound quality. Especially with older stuff, the sound often seems like it's transferred right from an old videotape (it probably was). Would be nice if they'd bother to do audio-replacement from decent sources. I'd say I end up doing that myself for 80-90 percent of the stuff I get from them.

One thing I do give iTunes points for: they seem to know how to properly IVTC some of the older videos.
nik39 12:30 PM - 28 February, 2011
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One thing I do give iTunes points for: they seem to know how to properly IVTC some of the older videos.

I have to disagree here. A lot of the itunes videos look deinterlaced, with jagging lines and stuff.
zaguama 2:03 PM - 28 February, 2011
yeah, i have to agree with the above but audio is the less of my worries, like you said you can just swap it but you can't do anything with the video quality. I'm not sure if they looked better before but man this video was just 1500 kbps and baseline profile, this is to play it on a walkman with 1 inch screen.
marx 2:19 PM - 28 February, 2011
its made to be played on a 4" screen, although it should be better especially with Apple TV etc. I assume they will offer HD in the future.
Xtendamix 3:29 PM - 28 February, 2011
Itunes is designed for ipods and iphones. So the screen is a lot smaller. It wasn't made to go on big screens like DJs use. Also, keep in mind, the itunes files are optimized for these mobile devices which usually have a 16gig or 32gig hd. So they don't want the file sizes big, therefore the quality isn't as high. DJs use 500gig or 1 terabite, so we can take the larger file size and better quality, but they are designed for smaller hd's and smaller screens.

Finally, the audio quality is from the tape, they typically do not remaster it.
zaguama 6:18 PM - 28 February, 2011
yeah, i thought so but boy that preview screen is misleading lol.
DJMark 4:08 AM - 1 March, 2011
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One thing I do give iTunes points for: they seem to know how to properly IVTC some of the older videos.

I have to disagree here. A lot of the itunes videos look deinterlaced, with jagging lines and stuff.


Well, note that I said "some". I've definitely seen some crappy ones on there too...and a surprising number of the crappy ones have been recent stuff (for which I'd think higher-quality source was more readily available than for 20-30 year old videos).

I'd guess a lot of the problems are with the source material provided by the labels.
nik39 10:36 AM - 2 March, 2011
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Well, note that I said "some".

Uh, my bad. I missed the "some" indeed. I thought you made a statement about iTunes videos in general.
Code:E 6:51 PM - 1 April, 2011
promo only for years but now on xtendamix
Rob Alahn 7:04 AM - 2 April, 2011
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promo only for years but now on xtendamix


same money?
Code:E 6:48 PM - 2 April, 2011
overall way cheaper..... I pay $30 a month and can download 300 a month. Promo only sent me 50 vids a month but most of them suck, now i download around 100 a month (about 60% back catalog) and the rest new videos i actually want to have. Plus promo only video is always 2 months behind.... ALWAYS. and with these other guys you make a video request and they have it up in a week. So if you Canadian I would recommend. and hell i'm not even one of those guys that seems to work for them and loves to talk about how "amazing" they are....

there not the best yet, but hopefully once they get a few more people signed up, i hope they will start to add things like ambient video's and DJ tools, plus i think they need to pay a website programmer to give there site an good overhaul, its not bad now and works most of the time but its got its quarks.
DJ Half 8:05 PM - 2 April, 2011
I guess I can't get xtendamix cuz im from US. Any other suggestions?
Rob Alahn 8:20 PM - 2 April, 2011
^^^ same here. Not in Canada. What's good in US?
ta2423 8:24 PM - 2 April, 2011
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I guess I can't get xtendamix cuz im from US. Any other suggestions?

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^^^ same here. Not in Canada. What's good in US?

Be very untruthfull...
Rob Alahn 10:00 PM - 2 April, 2011
Hahaha!!!
DJ Half 11:12 PM - 2 April, 2011
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I guess I can't get xtendamix cuz im from US. Any other suggestions?

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^^^ same here. Not in Canada. What's good in US?

Be very untruthfull...


Of course this came across my mind, but using a credit card render your address? I'm sure if US mbr's are accessing it, that Xtendamix is not enforcing the contract, so that labels don't trip.
ta2423 5:51 PM - 3 April, 2011
My best friends sister's daughters boyfriends dad who is a dj did it... I guess god will punish him in the after life. He stated selling his soul was worth every penny.
djpuma_gemini 5:54 PM - 3 April, 2011
I heard you get 72 virgin...airline miles if you do it
FunkyRob 8:41 PM - 3 April, 2011
Or you could just move to Edmonton. Alberta is lovely this time of year.
Dj F's 4:11 PM - 4 April, 2011
i dont use music videos...... YET! i plan to use promo only or smashvidz. Should i use 8thwonder promo? is that any good? I mean for the price its good, well better than PO's @ least. reply what u think!
Res-Q 4:24 PM - 4 April, 2011
I think, if you took 5 sec to hit the search button, you'd know that 8th is the dopest thing eva.
DjBoozie 4:56 PM - 4 April, 2011
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i dont use music videos...... YET! i plan to use promo only or smashvidz. Should i use 8thwonder promo? is that any good? I mean for the price its good, well better than PO's @ least. reply what u think!

go with smash...nothing out here better
djpuma_gemini 5:43 PM - 4 April, 2011
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I think, if you took 5 sec to hit the search button, you'd know that 8th is the dopest thing eva.

sweet
Res-Q 5:47 PM - 4 April, 2011
with the time difference april fool's delayed in europe ;-)
djpuma_gemini 6:29 PM - 4 April, 2011
haha
VJ Bozak 5:55 AM - 13 April, 2011
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ta2423 6:02 AM - 13 April, 2011
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Yes you have truely mastered the art of djing when you dont use headphones.
You are a masters master when you can mix w/o headphones and no waveforms to see.
Culprit 6:09 AM - 13 April, 2011
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what was he using? cuz u cant mix 3 videos using any sofware i know.. mabey 3 dvjs yeh.. oh yah btw, we dont fall for these advertisements btw (reported)
ta2423 6:49 AM - 13 April, 2011
He must be pulling some biz from here... Keeps poppn up.
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what was he using? cuz u cant mix 3 videos using any sofware i know.. mabey 3 dvjs yeh.. oh yah btw, we dont fall for these advertisements btw (reported)

Hmmm maybe thats vsl's one up in the future.
DjBoozie 9:24 AM - 13 April, 2011
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So You seen a VJ mixing 3 video's at once and that makes you want to join "VJsonly.com" Oh Wait this is this a cheap plus for "VJsonly.com" Yes it sounds like it...gtfoh...they've smashvidz, Xtendamix, dtvivdeo People around.. They will pick ur site apart
tomatoslice 6:04 PM - 15 May, 2011
wow...just..WOW

there's no need to pick that apart.
it does it on it's own.


wow
DJMark 11:54 PM - 15 May, 2011
The latest 8th Wonder/Videotools trend: improperly IVTC'ed videos that may induce seizures if viewed on a large screen. Someone(s) apparently read the IVTC thread and learned how to do it...the wrong way.

Just In Case You Missed It...
djpuma_gemini 3:17 AM - 16 May, 2011
probably takin pal sources and ivtc'ing to get a nice 20fps video.

I need to get an account with them to see what everyone is talking about
DJ DisGrace 3:20 AM - 16 May, 2011
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probably takin pal sources and ivtc'ing to get a nice 20fps video.

I need to get an account with them to see what everyone is talking about

I'm cancelling mine, you can log in for a day if really need to see lol
DJMark 3:46 AM - 16 May, 2011
I maybe use one or two videos out of a months worth. **very** occasionally they put up something decent that's not found elsewhere.

But they seem to be slowly getting worse, not better.

What I really really don't "get" about them.... it doesn't really take more time to do that work right than it does to do it wrong, and information is plentiful here and elsewhere.

And why would anyone want to have their name billboarded on something totally half-assed?

Mysteries...
DJMark 5:36 AM - 16 May, 2011
On a different subject (and back to apparently-legit services), I signed up with Screenplay/"VJ-Pro" for a month. My take on that was...

$50 for an allocation of 25 downloads (from any of their current-based services, going back 3-4 months). By a huge margin, this is the most expensive online/download option I've seen. $2.25 for additional videos...not getting why the per-video price goes UP after you exceed 25 in a month, seems a little weird. Also too bad that none of the "oldies" services have downloadable content available. I can't justify buying a whole DVD for one or two songs I don't have, but definitely would pay fairly for downloadable files of those songs.

Quality (both video and the audio) generally as good as I've seen anywhere from deinterlaced (non-IVTC'ed) material. Everything 29.97. Obviously the primary workflow there is still revolving around DVD's. Chyrons look a bit too big/thick to me, and you can see deinterlacing artifacts on the lettering.

Audio bitrates are at a whopping 448kbps...some may see that as overkill, but I've no arguments with any overkill when it comes to audio quality.

Some nice mixes/remixes/edits not found elsewhere, and am glad to have. But not too many of those, mostly just original versions.

Tagging highly inconsistent. Some done correctly, some not done at all. Work-in-progress maybe, or some people doing them right others wrong.

No previewing available. Kind of a huge problem with a service that works on an allocation basis, especially such a low limit. Wound up using YouTube as my "preview"... (sidetrack)... and in the process couldn't help but notice those tagless 720p and 1080p files that are up there...though with low-bitrate audio streams... (/sidetrack)

Downloading: this is a real weak point. Super slow, and you can only do one file at a time (!!!). (Yes I know all about browser settings and routinely do many at a time from the other services I subscribe to). Option is there to have your order "zipped" when finished picking the tracks you want to download...two times I did that, a file or two was inexplicably left out of the zip and I had to go back and get it manually.

One file I was trying to download apparently wasn't properly linked in their system...so I emailed them and got a very quick reply. Apparently they fixed the problem. Only thing is, that happened on my final day of the month, so the problem wasn't fixed till I needed to give them 50 more dollars. Was not clear if downloading would come out of the past month's allocation or not if I re-upped. Had several very busy days going on at the time and I kind of just gave up on it.

Their service is still marked as "beta", so hopefully some of this (especially the "value" equation) will be tweaked. At least I give them credit for trying...more than can be said for some other "legacy" services regarding online offerings (lack thereof) and stepping quality up to reasonable 21st century post-DVD expectations.
djpuma_gemini 5:39 PM - 16 May, 2011
That's just it. The DVD service pools are just that DVD service. They can get it right for the dvds, but they aren't going to take the time to IVTC, etc.

Do they put everything at 640x480, or do they actually take the time to give a proper WS video?
Culprit 9:29 PM - 16 May, 2011
as far as I know, they are getting everything either AVI or MOV file. They are indeed going from 23.976 / 24 to 29.970 by choice.
djpuma_gemini 10:24 PM - 16 May, 2011
I take those same avi/mov's and bring them back to 23.976
Culprit 11:16 PM - 16 May, 2011
i mean screenplay converts them by choice to 29.970, they get them at original frame rate.
Culprit 11:17 PM - 16 May, 2011
I am also totally clueless when it comes to these directors because some of these mov files i get at 23.976 and some I get at 24 @ 1920 x 1080
Doug Howard 1:49 AM - 17 May, 2011
Hey Everyone,

Couple of things....

First off.... Culprit.... thanks very much for the straight forward review. Your honesty is invaluable to us. General response... yes we ARE building this service and ALL of the input you guys put forth is more than helpful as we continue to evolve.

A few comments though....

1) We don't convert our clips to 29.970... completely by choice. One of the reasons we currently do 29.970 is that we receive masters in a wide variety of bit rates. And we receive on average sometimes over 600+ new videos... each month! We default to 29.970 because bumping files down to 24 frankly provides totally unacceptable and ugly results. Tons of problems in our view. Also, as a rule we do not accept any masters on DVD, or consumer grade AVI for that matter either. Hi-Res mov is our standard for ingest from the labels and we are serviced direct from them according to this criteria.

That said however, there are I know a few ferocious pro video geniuses on this board that we would love to work with to possibly find another way to look at this issue. We know you are out there, so please.... speak up!

2) Glad you like our audio. The saying around here is video is great, but people dance to music. We pride ourselves on an audio standard that our clients feel surpasses anything else they've experienced. It can never be too clean.

3) Pricing. Now I may piss a few people off with this, but here is the bottom line.... in light of what else of quality and quantity that is available to you... legally... we are actually priced comparably. You all have experienced a wide variety of "special experiences" from a host of questionable "suppliers." Stolen re-mixes. Identity theft. Wack looking/sounding clips and fat banners (gee, wonder why they need those?). "Services" disappearing (along with your money) and reappearing with different names, or not at all.... to name a few. You post about it here and elsewhere, so what I am saying should be of no surprise. And by your posts you already pretty much know who is legit, and who is not out there. But if you are looking for a "cost of a sandwich = all you can eat" option, you are not going to find that with any service that legitimately represents ALL of the record labels worth carrying.

And yes, it really is that simple....

We have paid substantial advances and royalties to secure the required licenses to bring you the largest selection of record labels available anywhere, and all of their top releases without delay. And just as every DJ/VJ has a fundamental right to be paid properly for their work, so do the people who put out the music. The artists and the labels. Free or dirt cheap usually means someone is getting ripped off. And just as you guys don't operate with a pair of iPods full of P2P mp3's for free drinks, we don't operate there either.

That said however, we ARE reviewing ways to change our pricing model to accommodate both the heavy users of music video, along with the casual users. So please watch for that very soon.

Now... A few things we have done since our recent launch....

We've begun servicing clients with a weekly "hot release" option. And the response has been incredible with a huge influx of new clients as now you do not have to wait for the "must have" clips to become available on the next month's releases. It means we can put out the latest releases.... when they drop... and when, if not before our clients need them.

We have made our "batch downloading" feature far more robust so that you can select multiple clips, hit download.... and walk away. The system will deliver them in their own folder, wherever you direct them.

As to download speeds, we have put in place an open pipe of 10.00 Mbps (not .10 or .60, but 10.00) open at any given time, 24 hours a day. If you are experiencing download delays, please alert us immediately as to your location and ISP provider. Generally we have been able to provide our clients with solutions to this problem on demand. And yes, generally when you call us, you get a human on the phone to help you and get you the results as fast as you need them.

These are just a few of the changes we have made to date... with many, many more to come with YOUR help and input. We mean it sincerely that your input on our service in this very short time we have been live has been absolutely invaluable.

Are we perfect yet? Nope. But I personally promise you... that as long as it's reasonably doable... and legal... we will do whatever it takes to get you what you need, how you need it, and when. You have the right to demand it. We have the obligation to deliver it.

My Sincere Best & Thanks,

Doug H.
www.vj-pro.com
Joshua Carl 2:07 AM - 17 May, 2011
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1) We don't convert our clips to 29.970... completely by choice. One of the reasons we currently do 29.970 is that we receive masters in a wide variety of bit rates. And we receive on average sometimes over 600+ new videos... each month! We default to 29.970 because bumping files down to 24 frankly provides totally unacceptable and ugly results. Tons of problems in our view. Also, as a rule we do not accept any masters on DVD, or consumer grade AVI for that matter either. Hi-Res mov is our standard for ingest from the labels and we are serviced direct from them according to this criteria.

That said however, there are I know a few ferocious pro video geniuses on this board that we would love to work with to possibly find another way to look at this issue. We know you are out there, so please.... speak up!


3 years ago...I didnt know too much about video frame rates.
but if theres one thing I did know, was to preserve quality you want the final frame rate to be the same as the way it was originally processed.
we even got into the rare 60fps and I believe Brett B even put up an example of
how everyone who released technotronic at 23.976/24/25/29.97 still had it wrong
when he rendered it at the original 60i it looked amazing.

I understand why DVD services have to insert that frame for dvds.
but if your getting Pro-res files at 23.976 then you should leave em right at that!
and if your getting them at 29.97 than it needs to be properly IVTC'd
(this is one of the most educational things Ive ever read on it:
doom9.free.fr )
simply changing the frame rate will certainly give you horrible results, no question!
although, as u mentioned "a wide variety of bitrates" where as I think you meant to
say Variable frame rates...which as editors we all deal with, and its quite the pain
in the ass...but if your getting raw footage, untouched. you should have no problems
offering a gorgeous 23.976 native video file that looks the same (if not better) than your Pro-res
Doug Howard 2:46 AM - 17 May, 2011
..... quite the pain in the ass. You bet. Particularly from some of the oddball dub houses. True we get some at 23.97 and then others at 29.97 and while the average Joe might not notice a difference, "not noticing" is simply not good enough for us. So this is definitely worth taking another look at and we will do so. Though I'd have to hold back in saying it would beat a well formatted Pro-Res. But, I can always be convinced.

Lots of other things to add to the service, so please keep commenting! In the meantime though, enjoy the new weekly posts. It's great when we can release a video the day it drops. Also on that, we've been getting some great wish lists from our clients for videos that we had in our archives, so watch for some re-runs of those to begin appearing here and there on the weekly Hot Releases as well, and keep the requests coming....

Thanks very much for that link!

Doug H.

www.vj-pro.com
DJMark 3:14 AM - 17 May, 2011
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First off.... Culprit.... thanks very much for the straight forward review.


Just for clarity, it was me, not Culprit who gave the review.

I'm pressed for time at the moment, but I think your situation (and ultimate resolution to the satisfaction of the quality-conscious video DJ's) will be quite easy to resolve...conceptually, anyway:

Putting it briefly...do all your editing/audio-replacement/video-manipulation-remixing/mastering at the native resolution and frame-rate you received it at. Render out at same. Now you have full-resolution prepared master files for encoding.

Split (for DVD versus online service) at the ENCODE stage. Any good professional encoder should make that workflow quite simple.

For the files intended for online service, in the encoding just leave the frame rate as-is. There is no "standard" framerate for computer-based playback. We simply want something unadulterated by now-archaic things like telecining and interlacing.

((tangent))For the files going to DVD, you can actually encode so that the files to DVD are progressive 23.976 (assuming that's what the source file is), setting your encoder to tell the DVD player to make the adjustments as needed. ((/tangent))

Thanks for the reply, and hope this is all helping.
nik39 3:22 AM - 17 May, 2011
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There is no "standard" framerate for computer-based playback.

+1

Same goes for resolution if you are using a computer-based system like VSL or ME. Both will resize the files anyway as a last step. Avoid unnecessary rescaling/adjustments.
nik39 3:23 AM - 17 May, 2011
Doug, BTW, thanks for the extensive feedback and explanation.
ta2423 3:41 AM - 17 May, 2011
+1
DJMark 3:55 AM - 17 May, 2011
Quote:
First off.... Culprit.... thanks very much for the straight forward review.


Just for clarity, it was me, not Culprit who gave the review.

I'm pressed for time at the moment, but I think your situation (and ultimate resolution to the satisfaction of the quality-conscious video DJ's) will be quite easy to resolve...conceptually, anyway:

Putting it briefly...do all your editing/audio-replacement/video-manipulation-remixing/mastering at the native resolution and frame-rate you received it at. Render out at same. Now you have full-resolution prepared master files for encoding.

Split (for DVD versus online service) at the ENCODE stage. Any good professional encoder should make that workflow quite simple.

For the files intended for online service, in the encoding just leave the frame rate as-is. There is no "standard" framerate for computer-based playback. We simply want something unadulterated by now-archaic things like telecining and interlacing.

((tangent))For the files going to DVD, you can actually encode so that the files to DVD are progressive 23.976 (assuming that's what the source file is), setting your encoder to tell the DVD player to make the adjustments as needed. ((/tangent))

Thanks for the reply, and hope this is all helping.
DJMark 3:56 AM - 17 May, 2011
Oops, sorry for the accidental re-send.
Culprit 4:07 AM - 17 May, 2011
The files are def top notch, the only discrepancy (if any) will be the frame rate. I would say when you guys add your chryon, output the same format your receiving it at, and you should be good since your taking the time to tag the video either way.

My process would be to crazy and time consuming for 600 videos a months, with scripts.
djpuma_gemini 4:16 AM - 17 May, 2011
Let me know when you guys (screenplay) need help ivtc'ing your vids.

Especially then ones that come to you f'd up.
Culprit 5:28 AM - 17 May, 2011
Quote:
Let me know when you guys (screenplay) need help ivtc'ing your vids.

Especially then ones that come to you f'd up.


cosign that as well, im down to help.
Doug Howard 12:44 PM - 17 May, 2011
I hear you. (You want to hang in Seattle in the Bat Cave, huh? Lots of toys there! lol). Regardless though, what I need to look at is a solution that will not cheapen the product and also not slow down delivery. When it hits YouTube.... you need it. And now we've solved that issue. But when you are dealing in the sheer volume of music video that we do, timeliness of output is a commodity just as much as uniform quality. And we won't sacrifice either.

Thanks very much for all of this. Thinking of running a special promotion for all of the people who've been so supportive to us in the beginning of this. Watch for that.

Best,

DH
www.vj-pro.com
djpuma_gemini 4:25 PM - 17 May, 2011
Quote:
I hear you. (You want to hang in Seattle in the Bat Cave, huh? Lots of toys there! lol). Regardless though, what I need to look at is a solution that will not cheapen the product and also not slow down delivery. When it hits YouTube.... you need it. And now we've solved that issue. But when you are dealing in the sheer volume of music video that we do, timeliness of output is a commodity just as much as uniform quality. And we won't sacrifice either.

Thanks very much for all of this. Thinking of running a special promotion for all of the people who've been so supportive to us in the beginning of this. Watch for that.

Best,

DH
www.vj-pro.com


Seattle huh? I'm in Kirkland.

I hear you about when it hit's youtube you need to get it out and that is attainable. It doesn't take days to properly render a video, especially if you're not doing remixes.
I IVTC all day and still have time to make remixes, extended videos, etc.
Millz 4:36 PM - 17 May, 2011
Puma, when did you become the guru of video editing? Im not trying to talk smack but the process of which you claim to be a master at, can be done by a caveman.

Im not trying to butt heads, but the caliber of which you speak, always putting people down and talking like you are the only person in the world who can read some forum posts and become a video guru over night is really uncalled for. There are plenty of pros that visit this site and if you can knock it down a level or 2, it would be much appreciated.
djpuma_gemini 4:51 PM - 17 May, 2011
I never said I was a guru.

I'm sure the process I am doing it isn't as good or as up to par with smashvidz.

I never said I was a master either.

I don't try to put people down I let them know that they should be properly editing their videos, especially if they blast them out to people.

Never once said I became a video guru over night either.

When I first learned about this whole IVTC thing I damn near gave up because I just didn't get it at first.

I'll crawl back into my cave now and let the "pros" deal with it.
djpuma_gemini 4:57 PM - 17 May, 2011
If anything I try and help people figure this stuff out too.
yeah I may bash at first, but in the end I always try to help out.

The so called "pros" who visit the site don't or haven't helped out, the only one I've seen is Brett B (for IVTC) and his tutorial is awesome.

Why don't you shed some light on the process
Eloy Garcia 5:29 PM - 17 May, 2011
Hey guys stop fighting in here let all be friends ok! and remember to IVTC your videos. Any one know how to do it on a mac with out windows? I just had to ask.
Dj Nyce 5:34 PM - 17 May, 2011
Quote:
Hey guys stop fighting in here let all be friends ok! and remember to IVTC your videos. Any one know how to do it on a mac with out windows? I just had to ask.


there is absolutely now way to do it correctly on mac. the mac is an excellent tool for creating video content from scratch. but for dealing with telecined material it sucks.

i tell you what the dudes that created virtualdub, avisynth and dgindex are some fucking geniuses.
djpuma_gemini 5:39 PM - 17 May, 2011
what's IVTC?
Funkytownstopsix 6:36 PM - 17 May, 2011
Quote:
what's IVTC?

IVTC = INTENSE VIDEO TRAINING CLASS. DUHHH.


LOL,,, I don't think they were fighting, I think a few facts were stated is all. As one who reads all of this what I can say is that I learn a lot from old Puma smashing on people sometimes pounding the basics will get you a step closer to perfection. Millz just said what others wanted to say after all he is the BID DAWG. Yet there are many ways to do many things debate is how we find them out.

Since I don't edit videos I can't say much but boy do I listen and I try, it takes way too much time for me. I do know I have a lot of MIllz edits, Puma send me a link for some of yours... Also Millz as I am getting old having memory issues did you do the bin laden video edit.. or was that phat al anyway do you think I can get a hustal hard type binladen vide edit. THE HOOD MIX...
Millz 7:36 PM - 17 May, 2011
Im a mellow cat, no love loss, quality work, jus sayin we arent all retarded, so talkin like we all are gets kinda old.
Millz 7:37 PM - 17 May, 2011
(and if the dvd companies of old want to stay in the past and stick to improperly rendered videos, so be it :)
djpuma_gemini 7:51 PM - 17 May, 2011
No problem here Millz
D-Twizzle 10:56 PM - 17 May, 2011
Quote:
Millz just said what others wanted to say

i'll co-sign. shit's annoying puma, haha. all good tho. ;)
djpuma_gemini 11:00 PM - 17 May, 2011
True it's annoying. That's why I won't say it anymore.
jbnyc 12:14 AM - 18 May, 2011
Quote:
Quote:
Millz just said what others wanted to say

i'll co-sign. shit's annoying puma, haha. all good tho. ;)


+1 i've been bashing puma about his "i edit my own videos stuff" for over a year but for the past 4 months he changed his line......... i was like.. if i hear him say IVTC one more time....... lol but hey, i cant even be mad at him cause seems like it worked!! he works for Xtendamix now! great job puma,just remember that like Millz said, ANYONE with a windows computer and with brett B's tutorials can IVTC :)

now go out there and get that reking in the dough track!! XD
djpuma_gemini 12:33 AM - 18 May, 2011
I got rakin in the dough, but no one's getting it.

I'm glad we've established that anyone with a pc and brett's tutorial can ivtc.

Too bad not everyone does it.
djpuma_gemini 12:34 AM - 18 May, 2011
@jb

I think you bashed about me saying tagless is better that's why I edit my own, so I guess you're half right. haha
jbnyc 1:41 AM - 18 May, 2011
Lol
Funkytownstopsix 4:49 PM - 18 May, 2011
Quote:
True it's annoying. That's why I won't say it anymore.

Don't stop just take it down a notch... more funny than annoying to me. I need a little drama on the forums helps my day go by as I am only on here when at work.
Joshua Carl 6:38 PM - 18 May, 2011
The forums kinda suck when someone isnt getting stoned for some stupid reason.
(BC stoned...not herb stoned)
djpuma_gemini 6:46 PM - 18 May, 2011
On to the next one.
DJ-Phat-AL 9:56 PM - 18 May, 2011
Quote:

(BC stoned...not herb stoned)


BC Stone?

You could say islamic stoning too... jus sayin...
djpuma_gemini 9:57 PM - 18 May, 2011
sticks and stones love....
vjTofi 12:35 AM - 19 May, 2011
Big love for Vj Tony MacAroni
djpuma_gemini 12:46 AM - 19 May, 2011
Screenplay?
vjTofi 2:47 AM - 19 May, 2011
Quote:
Screenplay?


Yes, one of the BEST videoremixers EVER. And I'm NOT being IRONIC.
ClubBusta 10:44 AM - 19 May, 2011
+1 on that. i admit i am by no means the greatest remixer going so his stuff and a few others works for me
djpuma_gemini 3:39 PM - 19 May, 2011
Quote:
Quote:
Screenplay?


Yes, one of the BEST videoremixers EVER. And I'm NOT being IRONIC.


Never seen his stuff since I don't get screenplay dvds.
Doug Howard 4:44 PM - 20 May, 2011
Told you we would do something interesting....

As a "thank you" to our Serato friends and supporters, we're offering you guys 50% off of our regular monthly subscription rate for a limited time only. You can claim this by either opening an account with us, or renewing your existing account. Either way, simply type in the promo code "kanye" in the appropriate space in the payment section and have fun.

This is just a small thank you to all of you in here who have been assisting us in building this service. The latest weekly's have been posted too, so ...have a blast.

Best,

Doug H
www.vj-pro.com
Culprit 5:17 PM - 20 May, 2011
Thanks Doug!
ClubBusta 5:20 PM - 20 May, 2011
oh ya!!!!! thanks doug!!!!
djpuma_gemini 5:46 PM - 20 May, 2011
Thanks Doug,

Is this for DVD stuff, or download stuff?
Doug Howard 6:10 PM - 20 May, 2011
Downloads only for the time being. We'll probably have a clearance sale coming up soon though. Just wanted to thank you guys for the suggestions and help so far.

Doug H
www.vj-pro.com
djpuma_gemini 6:11 PM - 20 May, 2011
Do you have any samples of what your downloads look like?
Doug Howard 6:29 PM - 20 May, 2011
"Samples" As in plural? I dunno about that (lol)... but we do offer a "sample" clip upon request at registration. You have to ask for one though. It's not automatic any longer. Email us for details.

Doug H
www.vj-pro.com
Culprit 6:47 PM - 20 May, 2011
Puma,

Quality is 3k birate at 448k audio, its on point and the ivtc'ing issue will be a thing of the past shortly.
jbnyc 7:26 PM - 20 May, 2011
Quote:
Puma,

Quality is 3k birate at 448k audio, its on point and the ivtc'ing issue will be a thing of the past shortly.


final cut should have a setting similar to IVTC :/
djpuma_gemini 7:52 PM - 20 May, 2011
Just one sample to see if the vids are proper ws and not 720x480 dvd spec mp4's and to check ivtc.
Doug Howard 7:57 PM - 20 May, 2011
I already answered this question. At this point I'm going to suggest emailing us instead of having this discussion on another vendor's web-site.
djpuma_gemini 7:58 PM - 20 May, 2011
I just registered.
Djphenominal 11:06 PM - 20 May, 2011
How long is the discounted rate going to last once we subscribe ?
Doug Howard 11:23 PM - 20 May, 2011
Please check our FAQ page for details on the service overall. As to this promotion? At the moment it's good for the remainder of May (a scrip with us is good for 30 days from the day you start), but we may extend it.... and we'll of course be running others... and often. We are still in beta, so plenty of things to come. However if you want to take advantage of this promotion, wise to move now.

Side Note: Everybody, ya know we lovez ya (NH!!), but please try put your questions about VJ-Pro to us directly via email or call us. Serato is very kind in letting third party vendors post in here, but they also have their own fish to fry. All of our contact info is on our site.

Thanks!

Doug H
www.vj-pro.com
djpuma_gemini 11:46 PM - 20 May, 2011
Well I must say I took forever to choose my free one and the quality is pretty nice, damn good in fact. I see the 29.9, but if you're working on it then that's a good thing.
Doug Howard 12:09 AM - 21 May, 2011
Thanks puma! Sincerely appreciate it.
Rob Alahn 10:49 PM - 21 May, 2011
Thanks Doug!
VJ Bozak 4:19 AM - 24 May, 2011
[post removed]
djpuma_gemini 4:47 AM - 24 May, 2011
You have been warned and you are banned.

k thanks bye
Culprit 5:11 AM - 24 May, 2011
really surprised it has not happened yet..
djpuma_gemini 5:20 AM - 24 May, 2011
It's bad enough he's spamming, but he's spamming garbage ass videos.

I made ones like that 2 years ago when I thought they were the shit b4 knowing about 640x360
DJMark 7:57 AM - 24 May, 2011
Really classy that a lowballing spammer invokes the name "Bozak"!
ta2423 6:02 PM - 8 July, 2011
Quote:
Please check our FAQ page for details on the service overall. As to this promotion? At the moment it's good for the remainder of May (a scrip with us is good for 30 days from the day you start), but we may extend it.... and we'll of course be running others... and often. We are still in beta, so plenty of things to come. However if you want to take advantage of this promotion, wise to move now.

Side Note: Everybody, ya know we lovez ya (NH!!), but please try put your questions about VJ-Pro to us directly via email or call us. Serato is very kind in letting third party vendors post in here, but they also have their own fish to fry. All of our contact info is on our site.

Thanks!
Good Call They are huffing and puffing right now.

Doug H
www.vj-pro.com
djkato2001 2:30 PM - 11 July, 2011
i get my videos from:
Smashvidz
PromoOnly
LatinosUnidosOnline
ClubDJVideos 5:22 AM - 8 August, 2011
Check us out!
Henry GQ 3:08 AM - 10 August, 2011
lol
DJ I.N.U> 5:10 AM - 15 August, 2011
Smashvidz!!!!

By far the best.... all good quality and the new browser they have is easy to use
DJ_COZ 1:17 AM - 18 August, 2011
Does anyone have any really good sources for "Old School" Videos? When I say Old School, I mean, Stevie Wonder, SOS Band, Taanya Gartner, Chaka Khan, Biz Markie, Treacherous Three, Teddy Pendergrass, Skyy, Raw Silk, Loose Joints, etc. etc. I can find really bad copies of some of these videos on Youtube, but someone must have the originals. HELP!
lvmez 1:39 AM - 18 August, 2011
promo only
ta2423 2:02 AM - 18 August, 2011
Quote:
Does anyone have any really good sources for "Old School" Videos? When I say Old School, I mean, Stevie Wonder, SOS Band, Taanya Gartner, Chaka Khan, Biz Markie, Treacherous Three, Teddy Pendergrass, Skyy, Raw Silk, Loose Joints, etc. etc. I can find really bad copies of some of these videos on Youtube, but someone must have the originals. HELP!

No doubt. Guess I will have to jump into promo only for awhile... And it never ends...
djpuma_gemini 2:24 AM - 18 August, 2011
DJ Puma!?
Xtendamix 12:53 PM - 18 August, 2011
We've got Stevie Wonder, Chaka Khan, Biz Markie and stuff. Take a look and see what you need
djpuma_gemini 2:47 PM - 18 August, 2011
Xtendamix does have the lock on old school stuff and properly rendered for you already.
D-Twizzle 3:27 PM - 18 August, 2011
+1 XtendaMix has the biggest library of all the online pools.
Code:E 1:41 AM - 19 August, 2011
bigger than smashvidz? I have xtendamix already but want some more cool edits and such, and 6.99 each at crooklyn is a fucking joke. I DJ for a living and can't afford that in this day and age. Maybe if i was getting 2500 a night i could buy tracks a 6.99 but until then not for me. how big is smashvidz library?
djpuma_gemini 1:49 AM - 19 August, 2011
different libraries.
Smash is top 40, some latin, some old school, electro.

Xtenda has that (minus latin) but has everything a wedding dj would want and fills the need of many hard to find old school and reggae.

They both complement each other.
Res-Q 1:51 AM - 19 August, 2011
they are complimentary, both are the top of the game. One thing about XT; they have more country videos than youtube hahaaa
Code:E 2:28 AM - 19 August, 2011
ya i know about the country.... :( fucking hate country, and i HATE anyone who says they hate any one genre of music.

does smash vidz have been of those Acapella outs and snipx remixes. or are those few and far between. any other good LEGAL website to buy video remixes?I know that there is massive threads on that topic including this one... but really from what i have seen it comes down to 3 crooklyn clan, xtendamix and smashvidz, any other big players im missing?
DJ-Phat-AL 2:32 AM - 19 August, 2011
Quote:
... but want some more cool edits and such, and 6.99 each at crooklyn is a fucking joke. I DJ for a living and can't afford that in this day and age. Maybe if i was getting 2500 a night i could buy tracks a 6.99 but until then not for me.


You would have hated to DJ when it was ALL vinyl and you HAD to pay anywhere from $5.99 to $15.99 or more for ONE song on ONE record...

You people have no idea how good we have it now.

Different day and age I suppose...
Res-Q 2:38 AM - 19 August, 2011
vinyl? what's that? oh yeah those big cds.

I heard that one already hahaaaa
Code:E 3:42 AM - 19 August, 2011
Well for the record I do have about 500 pieces of vinyl I bought when i did this for a hobby all house and hip hop. And YES i did hate it back then, only took me about 18 months to realize i need to switch to the computer world to back a career out of this.
Code:E 3:43 AM - 19 August, 2011
*make
DJ-Phat-AL 4:37 AM - 19 August, 2011
I am talking BEFORE computer based DJ-ing technologies... and some of the vets here I know, like me, have well over 10,000+ in vinyl somewhere in storage or in a garage somewhere...

Just saying that today's DJ-ing professionals that DIDN'T play before the year 2000 can can't comprehend how it was before computer based DJ-ing. And then they have to whine about prices for a pool or buying a few tracks... You guys just don't get it... no more spending hours on end at a record store listening to records and deciding which records to buy because you only have so much money to spend that week... then if you need doubles (like most hip hop DJ's did)... you have to factor that it... AND ... carrying those crates to a gig... no laptop bag and hard drive...

KNOW THE ROOTS!!

Just appreciate how it is now... it is way better than it was before with content availability, cost, and time.
djpuma_gemini 2:30 PM - 19 August, 2011
I totally agree with you Al. I wasn't djing before 2000, but I know how much one piece of vinyl cost and double if you want doubles.
ta2423 6:17 PM - 19 August, 2011
<~~~Still vinyl shops. Even if it sits unused. Nothing better than turning on the 1960 retro fitted turntable, a-trak console kicking back on a lazyboy with a cold beer at the end of the day. Beats the shit out of some cd player. The slight crackle is like sitting on the beach listening to the waves.
FunkyRob 7:11 PM - 19 August, 2011
You just reminded me. I've been seeing one a vintage 8-track console at my in-law's place that I totally want to snag when nobody is looking.

Looks kind of like this.

www.antiqueradios.com
Rob Alahn 7:55 PM - 19 August, 2011
@ DJ-Phat-Al I completely agree with you on the whole pre-computer DJ thing!!! My back is reaping the benefit of leaving crates of records, amp racks, speaker cabinets, cables and light rigs back at the lab. On most weekends now I can load my gear in the back of my SUV (by myself) and rock the gig front, back and side to side. And at the clubs I spin at, here in Vegas, I just show up with my headphones an external HD!
There was so much more to being a DJ back in the day. Now its almost point and shoot programming. Turntablist IMO is a term born out of the need to distinguish oneself as a vinyl manipulator (DJ) versus the new school Button Jockey (BJ). Don't hit me with mail or retorts on my hyperbole or sarcasm. I have MIDI controllers NOVATION Launchpad, Allen&Heath XONE:DX, CDJ 2000s and Technics turntables. I've also done my homework and put my time in. I see the value in all and appreciate how far deejaying has come. But I didn't like the apathy & angst then and I don't care for it now...

Just Sayin DJ-Phat-Al makes a valid point in recognizing some people that join themselves to the term DJ don't know how good they have it now anymore than people I hear EVERY summer day in Vegas saying its HOT while they sit in AC. Try a summer without AC and then holla at me.

VIVA VSL-1 & VIVA SERATO

We now return you to your previously scheduled thread already in progress
Culprit 8:03 PM - 19 August, 2011
$6.99 a video is not a joke. In fact, screw you for even saying that. Some of these editors take their time with these edits. If you cant afford $6.99 a video, i wonder how much your charging to video mix, but dont even answer that question because it will probably make me even more upset.

If you don't got either service, it's hard to take you seriously as a video dj. Anyone here will back me up on that.
djpuma_gemini 8:25 PM - 19 August, 2011
yeah but some edits being sold for $6.99 are only worth $3 or $4 max.
Gregg R 5:05 PM - 20 August, 2011
Crooklyn vids are 2.99-4.99.......
Res-Q 10:17 PM - 20 August, 2011
I used to pay that price for 1 7" reggae record back in the days. Aint nothing change really, if you wanna be professional about something you need professional tools, wheter its the actual music, or also the hardware/softawre.
I'm glad nothing comes free, otherwise, there'd be even more microwave djs playing for free than there are now.

Puma is right some are not worth it depending on the type of music you spin but its pay per track so it dont really matter. But the opposite is right too, I've got a lot of vids/edits for free from dope editors/directors that are worth much more than just a few bux.
djpuma_gemini 7:40 PM - 21 August, 2011
Quote:
Crooklyn vids are 2.99-4.99.......

That's good to know. I swore I saw somewhere for a remix (plain remix) for 5 or 6.99. Not saying on CC, but it was recently and not sure of the site.
Funkytownstopsix 1:28 PM - 22 August, 2011
Quote:
I am talking BEFORE computer based DJ-ing technologies... and some of the vets here I know, like me, have well over 10,000+ in vinyl somewhere in storage or in a garage somewhere...

Just saying that today's DJ-ing professionals that DIDN'T play before the year 2000 can can't comprehend how it was before computer based DJ-ing. And then they have to whine about prices for a pool or buying a few tracks... You guys just don't get it... no more spending hours on end at a record store listening to records and deciding which records to buy because you only have so much money to spend that week... then if you need doubles (like most hip hop DJ's did)... you have to factor that it... AND ... carrying those crates to a gig... no laptop bag and hard drive...

KNOW THE ROOTS!!

Just appreciate how it is now... it is way better than it was before with content availability, cost, and time.


Phat Al..... you brought back some good old memories. I don't see much change from back then. If you were in a pool you got a lot of fluff and some hits. You had to go to the record store where I live sound warehouse was the main one, every other day to get your music. Don't forget all the gas you had to pay going from record store to record store. Buying records was expensive to say the least and now that I think about it I don't know how I was able to buy so many records. Let's add to the fact that if it was a hot record you had to buy two of those 7 dollar records... Back then I was doing gigs for 75 and 100. Now 500 in the min!!!! Now I can sit at the house and download everything don't have to drive to different stores but subscribe to different music pools so for me to complain about cost would be just plain silly as I the oldschool dj have been conditioned to paying for every damn piece of wax and stuck with going to find it. I like how it is today. I do agree some edits are not worth it but it's your choice to buy or not, complain all you like but they will still be on the site for sale. What would be a better thing to do is give phrase to those editors that do put out good edits so we know who the quality editors are such as Phat-AL and Puma... Puma you been putting out some good old school stuff still waiting on the AL Green...

It's sad to say but all those crates of records last week I gave to my brother he promise to keep them in the family.
20+ long crates and a few short crates of records, they just took up too much space. Now I got a hard drive : )
Funkytownstopsix 1:32 PM - 22 August, 2011
Wow if I had a dollar for every record I listend to before I bought it I would be a millionarie... Damn the good old days.
tomatoslice 4:05 PM - 22 August, 2011
i do not regret one bit of my vinyl collection.
20,000 records strong.
every time i go through it i find something that i am totally blown away by.
there is so much stuff in there that i will probably never see, hear or find ripped to mp3.
there are versions of tracks on 12 inch that i know most newb djs have never heard of or even know of.

i have much more to say on this subject but keeping my mouth shut.


however, i do think it's wack to pay 6.99 for a video.
Funkytownstopsix 4:53 PM - 22 August, 2011
is this true tomatoslice keeping his mouth shut.... WTF.... I am playing th lotto tonight. NOT LIKE YOU MAN.... u must be really sick..
Code:E 6:20 PM - 23 August, 2011
Quote:
$6.99 a video is not a joke. In fact, screw you for even saying that. Some of these editors take their time with these edits. If you cant afford $6.99 a video, i wonder how much your charging to video mix, but dont even answer that question because it will probably make me even more upset.

If you don't got either service, it's hard to take you seriously as a video dj. Anyone here will back me up on that.


Well for some of the shitty edit's 6.99 is a joke... there are lots on there worth it, but not all. I have NO problem paying for my music, and i pay for everything i have now. I would have no problem signing up to a pool at crooklyn clan that cost upwords of $1000 a year. then i would just download it all and delete what i didnt like. instead of buying a ton of crap that makes me feel cheated.

I dont know what service's your talking (Culprit) about I do have xtendamix already, but I am looking for more. And ya you should feel upset knowing what shit money i make in this day. its fucking bull shit what my main club residency pays me. But this is not vegas, my city only have 3 venues with clubs over 500 ppl. and ones an oldies bar, and not my cup of tea to play at. And I play at the other 2. It doesn't matter how good i am, i'm only gonna make the market rate. which is crap. If i spent every penny i made dj on new tracks (which would get me far less than 200 a month) I would have nothing left for rent car payments and new gear. So dont bitch at me because im trying to protect myself from being cheated. What should make you sick is the fucking BJ's out there coming into the club i work at handing in a demo that is not there's and telling the owner they can do a better job for $50 a night.

Quote:
Crooklyn vids are 2.99-4.99.......


where are those video's? plus i have to pay an inflated exchange rate cause people can't comprehend that the Canadian dollar is worth more.
Code:E 6:21 PM - 23 August, 2011
@Culprit, if you got video's you wanna sell than PM me. I got no problem paying you for your hard work.
Millz 6:22 PM - 23 August, 2011
www.crooklynclan.net for instance ;)
Code:E 6:23 PM - 23 August, 2011
Thank you.
djpuma_gemini 6:45 PM - 23 August, 2011
Quote:
www.crooklynclan.net for instance ;)


Glad to see Pumped up kicks finally going mainstream.
Joshua Carl 7:39 PM - 23 August, 2011
the best thing about a large percentage of the sites where you pay per video...
theres a full preview.

does a mediocre quick hitter with hardly any work put into it, of a 1/2 decent song command 6.99?

probably not.
but a 4-pack with clean & dirty edits, with or without hype in 720p or 480p of am absolute smoker
of a video and audio worth it?
def.

thats whats great about the preview. u know whether its shit right away.
Code:E 7:45 PM - 23 August, 2011
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the best thing about a large percentage of the sites where you pay per video...
theres a full preview.

does a mediocre quick hitter with hardly any work put into it, of a 1/2 decent song command 6.99?

probably not.
but a 4-pack with clean & dirty edits, with or without hype in 720p or 480p of am absolute smoker
of a video and audio worth it?
def.

thats whats great about the preview. u know whether its shit right away.


I can't agree with you more :) I just wish they made it more obvious which ones came in pack's, put the packs in there own area, and let you preview ALL tracks in the pack.....
Gregg R 8:37 PM - 23 August, 2011
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Crooklyn vids are 2.99-4.99.......


where are those video's? plus i have to pay an inflated exchange rate cause people can't comprehend that the Canadian dollar is worth more.


ahhhh, im not sure what current conversion rates are but those are usd prices.......usually video edits are a dollar over the audio cost. so for a vid edit from the crack4djs site, audio is 1.99 so the video would be 2.99......a crooklynclan edit that was 3.99 for the audio, the vid would be 4.99

ive done some packs before, which i make a separate edit for so you can see all thats included in the preview, usually are a couple bucks more, but you're also getting multiple edits
FunkyRob 5:10 PM - 26 August, 2011
man, I miss the packs at Strictly Hits
djpuma_gemini 6:09 PM - 26 August, 2011
So do I, so do I.
ta2423 6:48 PM - 26 August, 2011
Theres one I havent subscribed to yet... Crack for dj's... Sounds addictive
Culprit 9:15 PM - 26 August, 2011
man, its depressing that strictlyhits is gone man, honestly.
DJ Dub Cowboy 9:33 PM - 26 August, 2011
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man, its depressing that strictlyhits is gone man, honestly.


agreed, great service
Res-Q 1:33 AM - 27 August, 2011
+1
tomatoslice 4:53 PM - 27 August, 2011
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Theres one I havent subscribed to yet... Crack for dj's... Sounds addictive


it's pronounced
\ˈkrap\ fȯr \ˈdē-ˌjāz\
wukawuka 2:32 AM - 5 September, 2011
Sorry if I missed it somewhere in here.
What is it that makes youtube videos illegal to play? I mean clean videos with no tags or MTV or BET logos, just the plain video???

really what I'm saying is how could anyone see my set and say "hey, that's from youtube"?

I'm ignorant to the fact so just curious to know how it's justified that a video file can be identified from its source during playback.?

I used to get vids from Cicana where I mostly get my audio from and now getting vids from my12inch.

I wouldnt even want my crowd to know I get vids from youtube.
DJ Dub Cowboy 3:35 AM - 5 September, 2011
it's mostly a quality issue

as well as the fact that feedback never gets to the artists and label like it would if you were downloading from a pool or purchasing.
Deluxe VMIX 8:30 PM - 5 September, 2011
There's a great new uban focused video pool thevideopool.com available worldwide.
djpuma_gemini 9:20 PM - 5 September, 2011
You have biz markie - vapors. Too bad you don't provide samples.
Christopher2 10:06 PM - 5 September, 2011
Yea Crooklyn Clan aren't so pricey nowadays and you'd do well to make a note of the good editors, there are those on there who put out consistent quality, whose work differently justifies the price.
ta2423 2:56 AM - 6 September, 2011
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There's a great new uban focused video pool thevideopool.com available worldwide.

Yep would like to see samples too.
DJ-Phat-AL 3:08 AM - 6 September, 2011
There is NO information on that site.... BTW... it is a wordpress template themeforest.net

you too can start a "video pool" by spending $35 and posting NO info or samples... just pay to join links...

cracks me up.
djpuma_gemini 3:16 AM - 6 September, 2011
I wouldn't join, I just want to see quality so I can flame them.
djpuma_gemini 3:16 AM - 6 September, 2011
There's no need for another pool anymore.
Rob Alahn 10:26 PM - 6 September, 2011
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There is NO information on that site.... BTW... it is a wordpress template themeforest.net

you too can start a "video pool" by spending $35 and posting NO info or samples... just pay to join links...

cracks me up.


lol
Henry GQ 7:05 PM - 7 September, 2011
im gonna start a pool.


wackassvideos.com
jbnyc 8:03 PM - 7 September, 2011
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im gonna start a pool.


wackassvideos.com


got a sample??

besides the ones @ www.henryGQ.com cause those are worst than 8th wonder lol
Culprit 11:06 PM - 7 September, 2011
I had some random customer a few months back tell me about a video I played "what when did that get released on 8th wonder? i have all their videos and dont got that one!" I told him "dont assume cuz u make an ass out of u and me", and he kept asking me all night how much for my video library o_O
ta2423 11:38 PM - 7 September, 2011
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im gonna start a pool.


wackassvideos.com


got a sample??

besides the ones @ www.henryGQ.com cause those are worst than 8th wonder lol

Ahhhh ha.
Quote:
I had some random customer a few months back tell me about a video I played "what when did that get released on 8th wonder? i have all their videos and dont got that one!" I told him "dont assume cuz u make an ass out of u and me", and he kept asking me all night how much for my video library o_O

You didnt send him to your craigslisting? LOL
jbnyc 11:40 PM - 7 September, 2011
i tell them 5K with a straight look and that always work!! IF they ask me why so much i tell them, how much you think i spent? and lets say @ 10 bucks an hour for keeping the best ones,renaming,organizing,downloading,editing and analyzing huh... nevermind 7K!! :P never another question hehe
Millz 3:13 AM - 8 September, 2011
how about slinging some more hard drives?
djpuma_gemini 3:44 AM - 8 September, 2011
Just tell them it's $1 per video and it's all or nothing

I still wouldn't do it for the 5 or 6K videos I have.
jbnyc 3:52 AM - 8 September, 2011
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Just tell them it's $1 per video and it's all or nothing

I still wouldn't do it for the 5 or 6K videos I have.


nobody would pay that neither! i said its just a way to shoo'em away!! :P
ta2423 3:58 AM - 8 September, 2011
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Just tell them it's $1 per video and it's all or nothing

I still wouldn't do it for the 5 or 6K videos I have.

I gotta call you on that one... If someone slapped 6 g's down for your drive you will let it go.
No matter what anybody says... Everything in this world has a price. Im not out trying to sell my ish. But yes, if Mr. Microchump drops 6g's down... Bye Bye drive. If a single person says they wouldnt... Bullshit. You would have that 6 grand already spent before it comes out of his wallet.
Code:E 3:59 AM - 8 September, 2011
Quote:
i tell them 5K with a straight look and that always work!! IF they ask me why so much i tell them, how much you think i spent? and lets say @ 10 bucks an hour for keeping the best ones,renaming,organizing,downloading,editing and analyzing huh... nevermind 7K!! :P never another question hehe


SO gonna do this next time!!!!!
Code:E 4:02 AM - 8 September, 2011
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Quote:
Just tell them it's $1 per video and it's all or nothing

I still wouldn't do it for the 5 or 6K videos I have.

I gotta call you on that one... If someone slapped 6 g's down for your drive you will let it go.
No matter what anybody says... Everything in this world has a price. Im not out trying to sell my ish. But yes, if Mr. Microchump drops 6g's down... Bye Bye drive. If a single person says they wouldnt... Bullshit. You would have that 6 grand already spent before it comes out of his wallet.


Your totally right, I would sell my hoke music harddrive with 35,000 tracks and 2000 videos for 6k. Minus my personal personal set's, which is only a folder of 500 songs. those are never for sale. But money talks. and 6k would pay for tuition (in canada) for like 2 more years of school.
ta2423 4:07 AM - 8 September, 2011
Ha Ha... Ive heard that one a few times... I only do it to pay for my college.
Bren 6:45 AM - 8 September, 2011
Imagine that, DJ's of the future throwing HD's into the crowd rather than records! It could get costly, both short and long term.
jbnyc 2:23 PM - 8 September, 2011
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It could get costly.


Specially if it hits someone on the head!!!
Deluxe VMIX 5:24 PM - 8 September, 2011
Thevideopool.com added sample videos to the homepage. There's a highly customized search functionality that is far better than other pools that's not "theme" based. Not to mention they have previews and plenty of rare old school hits, remixes, and tools others don't have.
djpuma_gemini 5:32 PM - 8 September, 2011
awesome. I wish I could edit videos.
Res-Q 5:40 PM - 8 September, 2011
I remember a past thread where we all agreed that any video pool with the words "Video" or/and "Pool" in it sucked big time, you remember that too P?
djpuma_gemini 6:34 PM - 8 September, 2011
haha yep, or dj or remix.
Code:E 7:20 PM - 8 September, 2011
The promotion compay i work for has 10 DJ on roster and we looked at buy cheap thumb-drives and putting everyones latest mix on them and handing them out at shows rather than CD's, and we even looked at locking them so people could not delete the mixes on there, and be forced to just copy the mix to there computer and then hand it off to someone else. But unless we buy like 10,000 of the stupid little things for like $1 each, it was going to WAY to expensive, and we dont have 10,000 to buy that many with.
djpuma_gemini 7:28 PM - 8 September, 2011
Try ebay.
Joshua Carl 7:29 PM - 8 September, 2011
search around...
my wife orders them for companies, and has then print your logo on it too.
unit cost is around $3
so have some people kick in some money, and include there link and logo on the HD

Ive also been pondering it....and trying to figure a way that the only way to delete the files
off the HD is by reformatting it
Culprit 7:37 PM - 8 September, 2011
yah $1 per video, my goflex would be 20k, and IMHO that still aint enough. What really grinds my gears (jeejejejejejej) is that I cant get truecrypt to work with my hfs+ 3tb partitions :(
djpuma_gemini 7:40 PM - 8 September, 2011
I'd love to get all your videos.
ta2423 7:53 PM - 8 September, 2011
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I'd love to get all your videos.

Easy... Catch him slipping when he is tearing down.
Res-Q 8:05 PM - 8 September, 2011
Code:E I did that back in february this year, before doing the MixMove tradeshow on the Rane-Serato booth, so I could hand out to selected people. Its a great idea, people love it and find it much more pro. CD days are over now imo.

I put on it my promo mix ; epk etc...

dl.dropbox.com
Culprit 8:21 PM - 8 September, 2011
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Quote:
I'd love to get all your videos.

Easy... Catch him slipping when he is tearing down.


:(
djpuma_gemini 9:18 PM - 8 September, 2011
Haha. I wouldn't do that to Culprit.
ta2423 2:58 AM - 9 September, 2011
snap... I might for a night or two then get it back somehow. I had to return a faulty hd for warranty. I received a new 200$ hd and they received a ton of music video's if they salvaged the disk at all.
tomatoslice 12:09 AM - 10 September, 2011
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Thevideopool.com added sample videos to the homepage. There's a highly customized search functionality that is far better than other pools that's not "theme" based. Not to mention they have previews and plenty of rare old school hits, remixes, and tools others don't have.



Why don't you just come out and say you work fire them our that it's your site. We already know.
You might get a little more respect and probably gain some subscribers.


2 total posts. there should be a quota of posts before someone can promote anything...lol
tomatoslice 12:10 AM - 10 September, 2011
Gah...i hate auto correct sometimes
djpuma_gemini 2:30 AM - 10 September, 2011
The sample is beyonce, wack ass song, come on post a sample of a video that's not out this year.
Djphenominal 6:39 AM - 11 September, 2011
I hate to be all off topic but I figured I'd get the best response here without starting a new post. I'd like to know what version of scratch live the majority of you are using with videos. I'm still scared to upgrade past 1.9.2 as it is stable fock!
I'm using a MBP 2.66 I7 so i know hardware wise all is good, just afraid to upgrade as I've heard some of the versions after 1.9.2 would do crazy ish with video files. any input (PAUSE) will be greatly appreciated.
DJ Dub Cowboy 9:42 AM - 11 September, 2011
I'm rocking 2.2 with great success. I currently use Mix Emergency for video but I had it good with VSL 1.2 as well.
Culprit 7:49 PM - 11 September, 2011
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I'm rocking 2.2 with great success. I currently use Mix Emergency for video but I had it good with VSL 1.2 as well.


Agreed
jbnyc 8:19 PM - 11 September, 2011
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Quote:
I'm rocking 2.2 with great success. I currently use Mix Emergency for video but I had it good with VSL 1.2 as well.


Agreed


plus one!!
Code:E 8:31 PM - 11 September, 2011
People who dont upgrade grind my gears.... Serato once in a blue moon makes minor mistake with full release's but for the most part once its past beta, you should have it installed.... I know if you showed up at a gig where i was the tech at, and if i did the whole setup i would have put SL 4 in and would NOT let you plug your serato box in once it had already been setup.

Now done with me bitching, (sorry had to get that off my chest, I had to update like 5 computers the other week a a festival) I have been using 2.3 since the day it came out with Video-SL and the ableton bridge at the same time, and no problem's at all. and I have my GF doing a ton of Video EFX and all the video mixing and no crashes or anything. And i even use the text thing which i know screws up all the time.
jbnyc 8:58 PM - 11 September, 2011
well... most of us DID upgrade but unlike YOu, we found problems with 2.3 and had to go back to a stable version,every setup is different #justsayin...
Jimbo 9:57 PM - 11 September, 2011
sounds like someone wanted to share that he has five computers and a GF...
ta2423 12:15 AM - 12 September, 2011
He is better off than me... I lost my girlfriend because I have 5 computers. It was something about I spend more time with them than her. I cant remember I was busy downloading ssl's updates.
DJ-Phat-AL 4:52 AM - 12 September, 2011
you sure you weren't downloading porn instead?.... ssl's updates don't happen that often.
ta2423 5:40 AM - 12 September, 2011
Ha True....
Code:E 7:36 AM - 12 September, 2011
those computers where not mine. other dj's who dont update there shit. and I see what your saying jbnyc, and anyone running 1 version behind, i can understand but like 6 that a little ridiculous
DJ-Phat-AL 9:44 AM - 12 September, 2011
I still use Windows '95
jbnyc 1:20 PM - 12 September, 2011
Lol
Deluxe VMIX 3:55 PM - 12 September, 2011
@tomatoslice I produce remixes for them as I do for labels and others. @djpuma They posted 6 sample videos for the different sections.
djpuma_gemini 6:26 PM - 12 September, 2011
you're not that marvin guy are you?
Culprit 6:27 PM - 12 September, 2011
pathetic...
jbnyc 7:12 PM - 12 September, 2011
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pathetic...


+1
Deluxe VMIX 7:34 PM - 12 September, 2011
@puma No. @culprit I let people know about another source for videos. Don't like it, don't use it. That simple.
AddPop 8:04 PM - 12 September, 2011
haha. can you mute him?
Henry GQ 8:36 PM - 12 September, 2011
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how about slinging some more hard drives?



if ur talking to me. talk to me instead of beating around the bush...
Henry GQ 8:45 PM - 12 September, 2011
cuz i know whats been said. and its not true.. so whateve.
Culprit 9:26 PM - 12 September, 2011
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@puma No. @culprit I let people know about another source for videos. Don't like it, don't use it. That simple.


Talking about you making an account to promote the service, not the service its self, which I am not interested in either way because I am happy with the services I currently have. It's pathetic that you made an account on here thinking people would not notice that you work for that site and are promoting that service, which is against the forum rules.
djpuma_gemini 9:36 PM - 12 September, 2011
check out my vids.

www.djremixvideosbypuma.com
Djphenominal 1:10 AM - 13 September, 2011
Thanks for the advice, I'll try it on my back up laptop before slapping it on my main set up. As for showing up with 1.9.2 and not being able to use your SL4, I don't stress scenarios like that, I carry a SL1 and a SL3 to every gig :-)

Thanks
ta2423 2:15 AM - 13 September, 2011
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cuz i know whats been said. and its not true.. so whateve.

Thats not on me Henry. Personally Im going to back off hard drive slingers. Shits getting rough for everyone. I changed my mind. I have no problems with someone putting food on the table for their family. To all his own. If you dislike take a hot lava lamp " the big one" and shove it up your ass.
No Love.
Rob Alahn 3:07 AM - 13 September, 2011
Hey Guys,

This is slightly off the current topic but I need some constructive criticism--trying to get better. I used content I downloaded from youtube, ran it thru my Rane 57, and recorded the mix in one pass onto a pinnacle video capture device via S-video. Then I ran that file thru iMovie just to put my ad/info credits etc on it.

www.me.com

The quality of the videos sux IMO and I'd like to know how I can record my videos without the finished product looking like trash. I started purchasing vids from the better sites recommended on this thread but I'm still finding it hard to find this kind of house music in video.

Thanks for all your help. -ra
AddPop 3:18 AM - 13 September, 2011
House Music Video Pools. Good Q. Any good ones out there?
lvmez 3:23 AM - 13 September, 2011
screenplay
jbnyc 4:38 AM - 13 September, 2011
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Hey Guys,

This is slightly off the current topic but I need some constructive criticism--trying to get better. I used content I downloaded from youtube, ran it thru my Rane 57, and recorded the mix in one pass onto a pinnacle video capture device via S-video. Then I ran that file thru iMovie just to put my ad/info credits etc on it.

www.me.com

The quality of the videos sux IMO and I'd like to know how I can record my videos without the finished product looking like trash. I started purchasing vids from the better sites recommended on this thread but I'm still finding it hard to find this kind of house music in video.

Thanks for all your help. -ra


dont have an account there :( but just buy ME rob, you can record straight from Mix Emergecy :)
DJ Dub Cowboy 4:44 AM - 13 September, 2011
ME records by remember what you did with the program, so when you render it uses your source files and basically goes through your set again without putting any strain on the system while you are DJing.

It's really quite genius.

no cables, no extra conversion into S-Video and then back into the computer.

Use the 57 to record clean audio and sync later or just run from your aux out into your audio input on your computer.
jbnyc 4:54 AM - 13 September, 2011
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Use the 57 to record clean audio and sync later or just run from your aux out into your audio input on your computer.


i've only tried each method alone but have never compared them,i guess thats my new homework, i know 2.2 had a bug where the meters did'nt show your audio was clipping but IT WAS!! :( i did a mix and checked 7ft7ft and no redline,when i heard the recording it sounded distorted as shit!!
djpuma_gemini 5:02 AM - 13 September, 2011
I use the aux out into the line in, but I feel the audio isn't good enough, never has enough highs in it.
jbnyc 5:19 AM - 13 September, 2011
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I use the aux out into the line in, but I feel the audio isn't good enough, never has enough highs in it.


+1 thats why on my next recording i'll record with the 57 and with the aux,lets see what sounds better...
djpuma_gemini 5:23 AM - 13 September, 2011
aaah never thought of trying both at the same time. maybe I'll do a quick like 5 minute session, not on a 4 hour recording.
DJ Dub Cowboy 6:55 AM - 13 September, 2011
I use all 3 of my outputs so I usually just leave the ME recording on my built in mic and record audio with the 57. Sync and replace or sync and BLEND to get a little crowd noise.
Deluxe VMIX 1:36 PM - 13 September, 2011
Screenflow for Mac users is a good screen capture software record your video mixes from the 57.
jbnyc 2:49 PM - 13 September, 2011
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aaah never thought of trying both at the same time. maybe I'll do a quick like 5 minute session, not on a 4 hour recording.


Let us know the results....thanks!
Rob Alahn 3:19 PM - 13 September, 2011
Thanks GUYSSSSSSSSSSSS!!! I've got some homework to do now too!
djpuma_gemini 4:35 PM - 13 September, 2011
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I use all 3 of my outputs so I usually just leave the ME recording on my built in mic and record audio with the 57. Sync and replace or sync and BLEND to get a little crowd noise.


Crowd noise would be good especially when I drop the upfaders and you hear nothing, but the crowd is singing along, sounds weird on a mix with no one crowd involvement. Sounds like I messed up and dropped the fader on accident.
Funkytownstopsix 12:22 PM - 16 September, 2011
Both ME (Mix Emergency) and Screenflow are good recording utilities... I just wish that the two were combined so I can get the best render possible with the ability to edit and add chapter markers and logos ect ect before rendering.
Deluxe VMIX 2:59 PM - 16 September, 2011
You can add the chapters in later with most editing/dvd authoring programs. The hardest part is getting a good quality video capture that's in sync. Screenflow works well but need to check out ME.
Funkytownstopsix 7:15 PM - 16 September, 2011
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You can add the chapters in later with most editing/dvd authoring programs. The hardest part is getting a good quality video capture that's in sync. Screenflow works well but need to check out ME.


My Point I don't want to add chapters later,, why convert twice to get chapter markers in? This is twice the work and I hate doing that. I don't think it would be that hard for them to add chapter markers on the fly by pushing a button as it recording everything you do goes to a data base anyway. ME is by far much better than screeflow in exporting of video but lacking some of the cool features that screen flow has. If Me was to incorparte what screenflow has. Simply put we have good recording programs but trust me they could be better.
Funkytownstopsix 7:24 PM - 16 September, 2011
Just and FYI ME doesnt always record in sync, you can check thier fourms and for that info.

I use both products each has their pro's and cons... together they woudl it would be a power house... Great exports that you can edit and and chapter to before you convert would be the shit... Just saying..
Rob Alahn 10:20 PM - 16 September, 2011
So it sounds like we've got some great suggestions for the fine folks at Serato to I corporate into the next VSL upgrade. We should be able to record any data we run thru Rane gear & Serato software.
ta2423 1:59 AM - 17 September, 2011
If they update... That would be a huge plus on their side.
eye357 9:35 PM - 21 September, 2011
WHATS GOOD world!!
tomatoslice 4:40 AM - 9 October, 2011
www.rarecrates.com
Culprit 8:55 PM - 9 October, 2011
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www.rarecrates.com


Good layout, nice options.
lvmez 11:24 PM - 9 October, 2011
looks good, is it legit?
D-Twizzle 4:14 AM - 10 October, 2011
what do you consider legit? crooklyn clan? basically the same thing, right?
it's phat al's site and he's been around for a while so i'd assume you'll get high quality videos from there.
Code:E 4:23 AM - 10 October, 2011
Legit = legal in this context, i would assume.
Christopher2 11:09 AM - 10 October, 2011
legal is an impossible ask with unofficial remixes - lets assume legit means: "Is it the real deal" in this context.
lvmez 12:28 PM - 10 October, 2011
To be honest, It doesn't matter to me. It just seems like most people on here are very critical of what's legal and what's not.
djpuma_gemini 2:34 PM - 10 October, 2011
To me it's not about legality anymore.

My #1 concern is quality and within that source.
Someone could have great quality, but stolen vids from smash/xtenda.

If the vids are properly edited and the site isn't some douche posting it on every forum as a fake user then he's gonna get blasted.

the rare crates isn't some fly by night and they didn't just start editing yesterday, or ripping shit from tv and putting crappy ass bars around them for "visual" effect.
lvmez 3:25 PM - 10 October, 2011
In the pass you've been a big critic about sites being legit.

I also agree that quality is the most important.
lvmez 3:28 PM - 10 October, 2011
*past
djpuma_gemini 3:34 PM - 10 October, 2011
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In the pass you've been a big critic about sites being legit.

I also agree that quality is the most important.


That was the past and it was mainly because these shitty fly by nights try to jump on the video train, but if we only cared about legal sources we would only be using promo only or screenplay.

The only people that should really care about being legit are the ones running the sites and the RIAA.
Christopher2 7:32 PM - 10 October, 2011
And just to complicate matters further, you have so called "legit" services making school boy errors in their edits versus some of the non legit services offering a more professional end product - what matters to me is having the best mixes on video, but I wont choose a sub standard video over a professional grade edit/encode just because one has a logo on their website.
Joshua Carl 10:07 PM - 10 October, 2011
We are in a grey, ever changing legally status....

my advice... get it while you can.
like most things eventually the suits will catch up with technology and something will happen..
whether its on the capping/charging $$$ for hi-use internet..
or labels going rouge and chasing everyone one down.

reguardless Phat-Al has always done amazing edits, with great audio taste.
Im sure the site will be a must-goto for alot of serious professional video DJs.
DJMark 6:33 AM - 12 October, 2011
Nice...looks like that site will help fill the enormous vacancy left by Strictly Hits' demise. Very glad to see this.
djpuma_gemini 3:48 PM - 12 October, 2011
gone...but never forgotten.
Dj Nyce 8:06 PM - 12 October, 2011
here's another one i just got informed of...

www.thevideopool.com
djpuma_gemini 8:06 PM - 12 October, 2011
nooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
Henry GQ 7:49 AM - 13 October, 2011
lol
ta2423 10:37 PM - 20 October, 2011
Ha Ha
Johnny Cinco 8:40 PM - 26 October, 2011
Hi, can anyone tell me if the site 8thwondervip is operational as I joined the site a week ago, got charged twice but still have no access.
DJMark 10:06 PM - 26 October, 2011
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Hi, can anyone tell me if the site 8thwondervip is operational as I joined the site a week ago, got charged twice but still have no access.


Your initial experiences should provide you a lot of worthwhile information about the overall quality of their service.

If not: it's 99.99% garbage, complete waste of time for anyone even remotely concerned with having decent-quality videos. And most definitely not "legal" or "legitimate".

Any other questions? :-)
Code:E 10:15 PM - 26 October, 2011
xtendamix.com and smashvidz.net (or smashvidz.com to sign up) are the best and the top 2 worht looking at. I have recently found some other OK services, but those 2 are the only good ones.
Code:E 10:16 PM - 26 October, 2011
oh wait i lied crookyln clan is great also
Confused DJ 2:14 PM - 27 October, 2011
Listen What are you suppose to do to join Xtendamix if you dont remember your canadian address.
Tishica14 3:49 PM - 27 October, 2011
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Hi, can anyone tell me if the site 8thwondervip is operational as I joined the site a week ago, got charged twice but still have no access.



Yes it is working...
vjTofi 5:32 PM - 27 October, 2011
dtvideos.net for the House / Electro / Dance VJ's!
Confused DJ 7:15 PM - 27 October, 2011
Im trying to get on with Xtendamix... inbox me or something im held up on downloading videos and getting this on the road
the SOUNDINSURGENT 4:24 AM - 2 November, 2011
Anybody here other then me use "MixShowTools"? They send you verything but its all high quailty and the videos are superb! Check em out at www.mixshowtools.com

Enjoy
tomatoslice 7:26 PM - 2 November, 2011
I use Mixshow Tools
BoboMV 10:05 PM - 2 December, 2011
I use www.MonsterVidz.Tv
marx 10:39 PM - 2 December, 2011
haha. I'm flattered, I really am.

Do I get a % of the profits?
BoboMV 10:48 PM - 2 December, 2011
Why would you get anything?
DJ Soup 11:35 PM - 2 December, 2011
Haha, marx should get a % for the 'vidz' spelling. Damn it's also way more expensive than smashvidz for a yearly membership and the encoding doesn't look too good from the example video cuz I can see ghost frames.

Like this:
twitpic.com
BoboMV 11:38 PM - 2 December, 2011
Thats a sample from youtube to just get something up there. Wasnt edited at all....
DJ Soup 11:43 PM - 2 December, 2011
It has your monstervidz text overlayed at 15 sec into beginning of the vid so it was kinda edited... just not rendered properly.

Do you guys have samples of stuff that is edited for us to look at?
BoboMV 11:45 PM - 2 December, 2011
That's like that incase someone wanted to rip it. No, currently we don't have any samples set aside. Our team is small at the moment and we have a priority list. That will come soon enough
djpuma_gemini 4:24 PM - 3 December, 2011
Who is VJ, since you say you guys are his number one choice for music video pool?
djpuma_gemini 4:26 PM - 3 December, 2011
Quote:
Haha, marx should get a % for the 'vidz' spelling. Damn it's also way more expensive than smashvidz for a yearly membership and the encoding doesn't look too good from the example video cuz I can see ghost frames.

Like this:
twitpic.com


They're called monster vidz so I'm assuming that ghosting you speak of is something they add in for some effect.
I wouldn't know for sure cause I've never edited a video before.
DJ Soup 8:39 PM - 3 December, 2011
Haha good catch puma.

btw, I wanna thank you and the other guys at blastvids! Great vids so far and can't wait for next weeks blast!
djpuma_gemini 8:53 PM - 3 December, 2011
No prob.
Thanks for playing em out. (out in venues, not overly used)
DJC3PO 10:17 PM - 3 December, 2011
Just became a member of Monster Vidz... Legit site!
They have some vids that some of the others don't.

for $44 you cant beat what you get unless its free
DJ Soup 10:34 PM - 3 December, 2011
Stop advertising your service on the forum please. DJC3PO, do you work for Monster Vidz? seeing as this was your first post on the forum.

I'd actually like to hear from people that use monster vidz and have been on this forum.
DJ Prevu 10:34 PM - 3 December, 2011
Never been one to bash another site even though i've been a member on some rather horrible pools (No need for names)

But what I will say is that as a VIdeo DJ we need other outlets for sources.
Just heard about about Monster Vidz as well as the DMS video site and got excited and I havent even joined yet.
It's already hard getting into Video DJing. Now you want to pick at the sample video... wow

These guys above me should really grow up.
I'll prolly check Monster Vidz out in the weeks to come. Keep it up guys.
DJ Soup 10:45 PM - 3 December, 2011
I just like quality videos. I could understand if the preview was low quality bitrate but to have those ghosted frames like that is bad rendering. Your gunna get judged off your preview video because nobody wants to spend that money without knowing what they're gunna get.

There's also a lot of resources on this forum to learn how to render your videos out properly. I used have the same problem with my videos but I don't sell mine like you guys are trying to do.
DJ Soup 10:46 PM - 3 December, 2011
As Video DJs, we all need to learn how to edit our own videos.
DJ-Phat-AL 11:50 PM - 3 December, 2011
Quote:
As Video DJs, we all need to learn how to edit our own videos.


I agree and disagree on this one...
It is hard to be good at everything. Good editing and production takes a certain mind set and time invested in really perfecting it. Where as in the DJ-ing perfermance factor is also something we as DJ's need to learn to perfect as well. Either it be learning new techniques in scratching, blending, etc.. or just doing your basic homework as a DJ on keeping up with new tracks. Either way... a lot of time can be invested in either one.
DJ Prevu 12:12 AM - 4 December, 2011
I understand what your trying to say Soup. But, If you felt that way then address it with the person/company yourself.

Can't knock someone for for trying to add to the video DJ community

This thread is about sharing sources for getting videos. As I'm sure you should know about 70% of the people that join pools don't know the first thing about how to edit a song or video. I'm sure if they need high quality videos their not going to turn them down because a video might have ghosted frames.

I'm just sick of all the negativity in the DJ community.
It's almost 2012...

Peace
djpuma_gemini 12:32 AM - 4 December, 2011
We can knock someone for starting a site with subpar quality and only a few vids.

If you look back we even knit picked on xtendamix and they came back with a vengeance and they're one of the top contenders.

As far as monster vidz I wouldn't use them if it were free, why.

Several reasons.
I'm already set on video pools.
I edit my own stuff
most importantly they came in here advertising like they were using the site, when it was their site to begin with.

Look back at the pools that are actually doing shit right and you'll see they came in here proper (not fronting with same fake users)
asked questions/feedback etc and grew to be good sites
the rest are just guppies in an ocean of big fish.
djpuma_gemini 12:34 AM - 4 December, 2011
and as far as ghosted frames or shit quality, they're doing the video dj a disservice by having crap like that cause when a promoter or someone else sees their shitty ass edits they won't want to book video dj's cause they think it's all bullshit.

If they can't take the time to learn the craft to edit properly they shouldn't start up a site.
DJMark 12:54 AM - 4 December, 2011
Quote:
We can knock someone for starting a site with subpar quality and only a few vids.

If you look back we even knit picked on xtendamix and they came back with a vengeance and they're one of the top contenders.

As far as monster vidz I wouldn't use them if it were free, why.

Several reasons.
I'm already set on video pools.
I edit my own stuff
most importantly they came in here advertising like they were using the site, when it was their site to begin with.

Look back at the pools that are actually doing shit right and you'll see they came in here proper (not fronting with same fake users)
asked questions/feedback etc and grew to be good sites
the rest are just guppies in an ocean of big fish.


Excellently put.

Shilling for your own site in "the third person" is just lame.

But to the extent that the mentality of the people running an operation will inevitably be at least somewhat reflected in the results/products, those postings are actually very useful to me. (So I hope the lametards who are probably incapable of reading or comprehending the previous compound sentence will keep it up...saves those of us who care about quality a lot of wasted time!)

The video services that have bothered to listen and react to user feedback (and not spam their wares under one pretense or another) get my utmost respect...there's a crapload of "unglamorous" work that goes into doing this stuff right, and keeping things going week after week after week.
DJ Prevu 1:44 AM - 4 December, 2011
Ok, this is going to be the last time I comment about this topic. Its taking up too much of my time. Clearly you guys have missed the point I was trying to make.

Puma lets start with you. Your first sentence let me know that your either a salty Video DJ that doesnt belong to any site/Give your edits away for free, Jealous or an Idiot.

A. You hold no title of going around and deciding if a site meets your standards. So that you might be able to return here and give the green light on a site being good to use.

B. I understand everyone has an opinion... but thats just it. It's your opinion. Leave it at that.
Thats great that you don't need Monster Vidz.... Im sure they didnt need you either!

C. Every site has to start somewhere. Realize that, then accept it. If you assume that every new site that comes out is just going to start at the top. Your F'n STUPID!.

D. You've already admitted to never needing Monster Vidz... which in result means that you've never used. 2 words - SHUT UP

Congratulate the fact that there is another source of videos instead of trying to tear it down.
You sound like an angry 45 year old that has gotten beat out for gigs. Hang It Up
Res-Q 1:58 AM - 4 December, 2011
some guys talk n dont have a clue..... this is hilarious
BoboMV 2:13 AM - 4 December, 2011
Wow, speechless over how far this has gone after just announcing the new site Monster Vidz.

Welp regardless.... We after MORE than happy with the amount of members and support we have gained after launching last week!

I have no hard feelings against anyone that dislikes the site.

We will continue rocking!

Changes come with time...
Enjoy your weekend fellas!
www.MonsterVidz.Tv
DJMark 3:20 AM - 4 December, 2011
There's some serious "foot in mouth" here, and I'm not talking about Puma (who in fact is a well-respected video editor) or any of the other Video-SL forum regulars.

I'm very happy to see more choices/options available to video DJ's, but blatant/sneaky/hostile-when-called-out self-promotion is a really poor footing for launching a new service. Outright insulting people who bother to give informed feedback (whether you enjoy hearing it or not) is just a few extra nails hammered into the Credibility Coffin.

Here's a another not-so-little point: most of the services are running on a subscription basis, which to me (and I suspect anyone else with even a modest degree of common sense) requires some degree of mutual trust and goodwill. It seems like a bad idea to pay $300-500 in advance or let some "unknown" operation take monthly auto-payments without some knowledge of the people involved...including their willingness to own/fix mistakes, and responses to criticisms online.

More than enough said. :-O
Millz 8:22 AM - 4 December, 2011
Its funny when people start sites, without even having a relationship with the labels. Ill be laughing when you morons get sued and a letter arrives in your mailbox to shut it down. :)
DJ Prevu 8:39 AM - 4 December, 2011
Think what you want sir. :)

Let's wait til it comes together. I'll keep in touch either on here or via Facebook.
Actually. Let's check in a month from now. I'll mark my calendar now.
Code:E 11:42 AM - 4 December, 2011
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Think what you want sir. :)

Let's wait til it comes together. I'll keep in touch either on here or via Facebook.
Actually. Let's check in a month from now. I'll mark my calendar now.

Can i get a free month trial?
No bull shit... nothing like giving some actual VDJ's a few month to shut up the other critic's.
Xtendamix 4:11 PM - 4 December, 2011
I will weigh in to give you guys a different opinion. First off, I respect Puma fully for the work he does, so don't disrespect him as he's proven his work

But addition pools are not necessarily a bad thing. You will be a successful pool based on these 3 criterias:

Quality, Content and Customer Service

I don't think anyone will argue that Smashvidz has the best quality. At Xtendamix, we have some unique content that is hard to dig up, therefore we have that niche as some of those sources are hard to find in other places. DTVideos has some great remixes and house, so they have that part on lock. So everyone has their place and their stuff to offer to other DJs. You just have to find your stride in the industry.

It's not as easy as you think to start another pool as a lot of the bases and usual content is already available out there. All sites will put out Rihanna, Katy Perry and the usual stuff, so find your niche that DJs need and you will be successful.

Wish you the best of luck
Xtendamix 4:20 PM - 4 December, 2011
I should also mention this. As for being legit, that's a chance you take. I agree with Millz, you can run with it as long as want, but eventually it will catch up with you in the end. The record labels have a unique way of picking one person every 4-5 years and making an example of. Just like the college kid who had 8 songs downloaded from Napster and was forced to pay thousands. Remember that DJs work at record labels and know what's going on.
BoboMV 4:21 PM - 4 December, 2011
I appreciate the first non-hating comment Code:E
We are currently working on something that will top that and make a lot of people pleased that are debating on joining the site.
Stay tuned Code:E you'll be the first to know about what we have in store.
Before we release publicly that is!

Oh and Millz we are working with several labels.

Xtendamix - thanks for the advice. Im glad there are other companies that can be supportive to the cause overall. I respect Xtendamix for that!
marx 11:21 PM - 4 December, 2011
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haha. I'm flattered, I really am.

Do I get a % of the profits?
Quote:
BoboMV - Why would you get anything?


That was the joke "haha"

"Flattered" for a couple reasons:

Chyron look alike and placement:

img440.imageshack.us

Your not the only service to do this one but its worth a mention. I guess its just becoming a standard in chyron fonting hehe


FAQ look alike:

I mean plenty of just copy and pasting here, it doesn't take much effort to just type something up.


The main one is probably the Download Area:

img827.imageshack.us


I mean, I don't have much to say I'm just flattered that we are used as a model for others. Blatantly copying ideas, designs etc happens in business everyday and is how the world behaves. Personally I like to create something original, but some people try to take something that already exists and make it their own. Like Mark said, you have to find a niche or you will just be stale. Personally I am PRO SMALL BUSINESS and have no problem with others starting something whether its a pool or a supermarket just like I did.

So yeah, flattered and speechless thats basically it mane.
djpuma_gemini 12:33 AM - 5 December, 2011
Yeah I guess i've never edited videos for Striclyhits, Xtendamix or Club Killers.

i'll guess I'll just go STFU and give away my free edits.
Millz 12:40 AM - 5 December, 2011
You are seriously in love with yourself. Although I think your cool, Id hate to be your wife lol
djpuma_gemini 12:40 AM - 5 December, 2011
The point is that they need to start the site right from the start and not come in here and front with saying they use this site.
Did Smash/Xtenda/DTV come in here and say hey here's a site I use for videos.

No, they did it right.

I think you're mad cause you probably edit for them and got all butt hurt cause I put them down.
djpuma_gemini 12:41 AM - 5 December, 2011
Quote:
You are seriously in love with yourself. Although I think your cool, Id hate to be your wife lol

nah not really. Can't step up to Millz standards.
Obvious! 12:47 AM - 5 December, 2011
Quote:

Did Smash/Xtenda/DTV come in here and say hey here's a site I use for videos.



Actually they all DID do that....

Marx put out the SmashVidz link in the beginning...
Marky D did the same thing for his site... saying "check out this new site.. they have great stuff, etc.."
Zompy did for DTV as well...

So you are wrong Puma... they ALL did the same thing.

don't believe me... do a search... it doesn't get erased.

And yeah... way to cheapen the video remix/editing market by putting out free videos on your "blast" to anyone and everyone... what a joke...
djpuma_gemini 12:51 AM - 5 December, 2011
Doesn't cheapen the market. I still have my smash account (paid for not free)

I will do a search, but that's a long way too look back.

oh and I guess every audio editor that gives out free edits is hurting (insert mp3 pool here)
Millz 12:54 AM - 5 December, 2011
Its just retarded to do anything for free in this day and age. Its like taking 10 steps back. You aren't going to book any gigs by giving free mixes out. You are just making it easier your competition to one up you IMO
Xtendamix 1:09 AM - 5 December, 2011
In all honesty, I will agree with Obvious on this one. That is exactly the way I promoted my site, I came on here and said new place for videos. I didn't know what else to do and it did work in promoting the site. I then took all the criticism and modified everything till the DJs were happy. It's still a work in progress and are still changing.

So I don't fault anyone for doing it that way because it works. For all other sites, the suggested way to do it should be to say there's a new site, please everyone check it out and let me know what you think. I think it's a more professional way and by asking for opinions, you are respecting other editors instead of starting out with a negative confrontation.
djpuma_gemini 1:14 AM - 5 December, 2011
Quote:
Its just retarded to do anything for free in this day and age. Its like taking 10 steps back. You aren't going to book any gigs by giving free mixes out. You are just making it easier your competition to one up you IMO


True, but I don't put in my personal edits, just like I'm sure you don't put yours on smash/cclan.
DJMark 1:56 AM - 5 December, 2011
Quote:
And yeah... way to cheapen the video remix/editing market by putting out free videos on your "blast" to anyone and everyone... what a joke...


FWIW, while I'm happy to get "free videos" every week, I don't see that having any effect on either the three services I subscribe to, or on purchases from the remix sites.

Maybe it'll motivate some of the lowball video DJ's into cancelling their $10/month subscriptions tho...
BoboMV 2:16 AM - 5 December, 2011
Marx - There is no secret that I worked on CC. With that being said... I'll say this.

Your correct, 1 of the reasons for me starting Monster Vidz is because of you guys.
You guys will always be credited for being the motivation. Without getting into the specifics for how I feel about your site, I'll leave it at that.

The evolution of things sometimes starts with taking a great idea and adding your own twist. I'll allow you to point out similarities to the site, which you will rightfully see. But there are differences and as the site keeps evolving it will be blatant. Nothing happens over night. But, feel free to contact me if need be for further conversation.

Everything Else - I really have no comment on blasting Videos. If you want to compare it to the audio side... we all know that its being done for mp3's. But, nothing is for free forever... I believe the vidz will blast for months to come. While continually collecting email subscribers, easily turn it into a site.

Might as well start a whole new thread with all this back and forth discussion.
djpuma_gemini 3:20 AM - 5 December, 2011
I thought that was Bobo, by the name, but I though you were doing vids for the others.

[wizard of Oz voice]well, why didn't you say so?

haha.

I take it all back.
Bring on the competition.
tomatoslice 6:57 PM - 5 December, 2011
BoboMV,

good luck with the pool.
as you probably know you are in the section of the forums with the most scrutinizing members of serato.


so anyway,
aside from the legal bs, the ideas taken from smash (which is brilliant btw, great artists steal) and various other crap that has been pointed out...
has anyone seen their videos? are they any good? content?
how is the quality? is there room for improvement with quality or is it too close to 8th?
intro/outro lengths?
djpuma_gemini 7:10 PM - 5 December, 2011
I'd actually like to see and I doubt they're close to 8th
(Obvious obviously was right.
MY BAD
Culprit 8:11 PM - 5 December, 2011
@BoBoMV, I think the one thing that I find kinda messed up is that you chose MonsterVidz. Plus the chryons are real similar to SmashVidz as i see them. It could almost be mistaken for Smash for new users or verbal recommendations. Just my opinion, its kinda shadey...
Henry GQ 8:20 PM - 5 December, 2011
this is all too funny.
DJPNUT 11:38 PM - 5 December, 2011
Wow, after seeing monsterVidz on some Facebook feeds, I came to this thread to check if it has been discussed,.. and I see all this ! .... The part that sucks is that not only has the website's look/style copied from smash, but also the subscription prices, Are you guys(MonsterVidz) that great already? (Selection, quality, etc.)

I agree with Code:E , squash the beef by offering some kind of intro promo. :)

BTW, thanks to all the BLAST Vidz editors for the weekly hook up! Your time and effort is greatly appreciated :)
tomatoslice 2:18 AM - 6 December, 2011
i want to see samples.
BoboMV 3:56 PM - 6 December, 2011
Tomatoslice - We have something in the works. Didn't really account for people wanting to see samples/trial period. Seeing as how we had a good amount members join recently.
Hopefully our web guy can get that finished this week! - I'll keep everyone posted!

Culprit - I'm not going to respond to this... just no point of going back over this again. The site design is not even close. Just please refrain from commenting.

DJPNUT - If I chose a (3 month pricing) - I would be considered copying off of Xtendamix right?
lol The websites design looks NOTHING like Smash Vidz.
djpuma_gemini 5:48 PM - 6 December, 2011
Check out the new xtendamix layout.

Just got the email

Pretty nice.
Res-Q 8:50 PM - 6 December, 2011
+1 indeed
Culprit 1:46 AM - 7 December, 2011
Dude is in the wrong thread if he thinks im going to refrain from commenting.. good luck with your service, just know I wont ever be considering it.
BoboMV 1:47 AM - 7 December, 2011
Im not losing sleep over you sir.
tomatoslice 8:39 PM - 8 December, 2011
sooo many pools.

i am out of touch with the sites that you pay for individual videos.
what sites are left or recommended?
djpuma_gemini 9:11 PM - 8 December, 2011
rare crates
Gregg R 2:01 AM - 9 December, 2011
totally not trying to hate and good luck with your site, but didn't u check to see if the name wasn't already taken?

www.monstervidz.com
District of Chase 2:12 AM - 12 January, 2012
What's up fellas. I've been trying to find a good website to download music videos from and was directed to this forum.

There are over 1000 entries here, and there's no way in hell i'm gonna scan through all of them.

Can someone tell me what are the best Video Pools to get hip hop videos from.

I'm leaning towards xtendamix, but before i ante up any payments, i want to be sure.

Thanks.
DJ Dub Cowboy 2:47 AM - 12 January, 2012
xtendamix and smashvidz
DJRemixEnt 2:53 AM - 12 January, 2012
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xtendamix and smashvidz


+1

Stay away from Video Pool
djpuma_gemini 3:03 AM - 12 January, 2012
megarapidmediazippyshare.com has the best stuff
District of Chase 3:06 AM - 12 January, 2012
It all makes sense now...

Dub Cowboy and Remix, thank you.
Code:E 3:44 AM - 12 January, 2012
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Quote:
xtendamix and smashvidz


+1

Stay away from Video Pool


+2

I have both and both are great, and they complement each other pretty well.
Bass B 12:51 PM - 15 January, 2012
Hi Guys

was looking at joining the video pool tonight is it crapy? Any feed back would be great.

Cheers
DJPNUT 4:51 PM - 15 January, 2012
Quote:
Hi Guys

was looking at joining the video pool tonight is it crapy? Any feed back would be great.

Cheers


What Video Pool?
tomatoslice 5:04 PM - 15 January, 2012
Quote:
Quote:
Hi Guys

was looking at joining the video pool tonight is it crapy? Any feed back would be great.

Cheers


What Video Pool?


"the video pool"
it's an actual pool.
djpuma_gemini 6:52 PM - 15 January, 2012
I was looking at a pool last night and saw they have a ton of hard to find videos. So me being the investigative type watched the videos and watched my videos that have a PO or Screenplay chryon and the scenes are different in those videos from the pool I was looking at.

With that being said I can guarantee the pool I looked at last night just took out those scenes that have chyrons from sources that actually got the video legitly.

I do this myself, but for personal use, not to sell as a pool. To do that in a pool is just wrong and I'm sure they'll be found out soon enough, or already have been.
Gregg R 8:09 PM - 15 January, 2012
which one??
marx 9:10 PM - 15 January, 2012
it's awesome
DJRemixEnt 9:45 PM - 15 January, 2012
Quote:
Hi Guys

was looking at joining the video pool tonight is it crapy? Any feed back would be great.

Cheers

I wouldn't go with Video Pool if I were you. Many of the videos they offer are not club friendly ( they contain skits and very loud sound effects from different scenes, which sounds very bad). A lot of the videos have crappy sound quality compared to other pools.

The one good thing about Video Pool is they have a few old school classics that I havent seen on xtendamix or smashvidz. But you can shoot xtendamix an email requesting what you want and 9/10 times they can get it.

I payed for a year membership with Video Pool and I am very disappointed in the service.

My recommendation is smashvidz and xtendamix. Those are really the only two you need and are well worth the money.
djpuma_gemini 11:48 PM - 15 January, 2012
marx knows.
word on the Street is that every vj knows who they are
marx 11:54 PM - 15 January, 2012
haha, love it
Gregg R 12:13 AM - 16 January, 2012
i come across some vids from other pools here and there and I do get curious myself sometimes.........everytime i've checked I find they are cropping chyrons from other sources on the older vids.........
marx 12:17 AM - 16 January, 2012
that's the trick getting those originals that only a handful of people actually have.
Gregg R 12:22 AM - 16 January, 2012
indeed.
Res-Q 11:03 AM - 16 January, 2012
Real recognize real!
Bass B 12:54 PM - 16 January, 2012
Quote:
Quote:
Hi Guys

was looking at joining the video pool tonight is it crapy? Any feed back would be great.

Cheers


What Video Pool?


Its Called thevideopool .com
Bass B 12:57 PM - 16 January, 2012
Quote:
Quote:
Hi Guys

was looking at joining the video pool tonight is it crapy? Any feed back would be great.

Cheers

I wouldn't go with Video Pool if I were you. Many of the videos they offer are not club friendly ( they contain skits and very loud sound effects from different scenes, which sounds very bad). A lot of the videos have crappy sound quality compared to other pools.

The one good thing about Video Pool is they have a few old school classics that I havent seen on xtendamix or smashvidz. But you can shoot xtendamix an email requesting what you want and 9/10 times they can get it.

I payed for a year membership with Video Pool and I am very disappointed in the service.

My recommendation is smashvidz and xtendamix. Those are really the only two you need and are well worth the money.


Ok Thanks mate,Ur a life saver lol,was so close to joining before i stumbled on this thread.Cheers.
Bass B 1:01 PM - 16 January, 2012
Quote:
Quote:
Hi Guys

was looking at joining the video pool tonight is it crapy? Any feed back would be great.

Cheers


What Video Pool?


Its Called thevideopool .com
DJRemixEnt 3:31 PM - 16 January, 2012
Quote:
Ok Thanks mate,Ur a life saver lol,was so close to joining before i stumbled on this thread.Cheers.


no problem... i hate to leave such a negative review, but i believe honesty is the best policy... especially when it comes to spending hard earned money $$$$$.
Karl W 8:20 PM - 16 January, 2012
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img827.imageshack.us


Yes please Puma! LMAO!
djpuma_gemini 8:33 PM - 16 January, 2012
Quote:
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img827.imageshack.us


Yes please Puma! LMAO!

I don't get it.
Bass B 9:01 PM - 16 January, 2012
Quote:
I was looking at a pool last night and saw they have a ton of hard to find videos. So me being the investigative type watched the videos and watched my videos that have a PO or Screenplay chryon and the scenes are different in those videos from the pool I was looking at.

With that being said I can guarantee the pool I looked at last night just took out those scenes that have chyrons from sources that actually got the video legitly.

I do this myself, but for personal use, not to sell as a pool. To do that in a pool is just wrong and I'm sure they'll be found out soon enough, or already have been.[/quote

Hi Djpuma

What prgm are you using to get rid of water marks on video clips??

Thanks Mate.
djpuma_gemini 10:25 PM - 16 January, 2012
No program. You can't get rid of them, you gotta just crop that video scene.
DJ Icce 2:14 AM - 17 January, 2012
i signed up to this pool called bpm supreme they have a very good selection of videos, for awhile they had a free trial some of my friends joined but i dont know if the trial is offered still from what they told me but really good source and its pretty cheap, $19.99
djpuma_gemini 5:08 AM - 17 January, 2012
awesome. sign me up
Karl W 9:50 AM - 17 January, 2012
@ Puma! I was laughing at some post you wrote and I cant find it!?

anyway......

@ DJ Ice are those videos untagged? I cant seem to see any previews?!

:)
dj Navics 1:36 PM - 17 January, 2012
lets see i suggest you think about what type of music you actually need its hard to find just one source for all.

1.smashvidz
2.mixnight
3.blastvids

I strongly suggest you learn how to edit your own so you can stand out.
DJRemixEnt 2:31 PM - 17 January, 2012
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I strongly suggest you learn how to edit your own so you can stand out.


would def love to dedicate the time to editing, but with school, 2 kids & wife & grandma & dog, and job and djing. dont look like thats gonna happen anytime soon. ha ha

hell, it's hard enough maintaining an audio and video library (especially with having to sort through all the garbage that's being pumped through these pools) and squeezing in the time to practice and work on my sets for my weekend gigs.
Millz 2:44 PM - 17 January, 2012
Blastvidz has wrong A/R on alot of their videos.
djpuma_gemini 7:37 PM - 17 January, 2012
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Blastvidz has wrong A/R on alot of their videos.


Thats QC and with many different editors not following strict guidelines/format you will get that with any pool/site/service/video editor.

There's always a few bad apples and that's why you just delete those vids/apples and either make your own or get them from somewhere else.

What vids have the wrong A/R
djpuma_gemini 7:38 PM - 17 January, 2012
I'll probably be stepping back from blastvids for one reason.

Free is cool and all, but you won't get gigs etc from giving away free stuff.
Sure FB friends and twitter followers, but that don't pay the bills.
popnwave 10:44 PM - 17 January, 2012
Blastvids has gotten me to purchase other tracks edited by you, puma, and others. Mainly because I can tell if an editor is into a similar style of music. Even with previews I HATE digging through must pool sites (which 95% have slow, poorly organized, or shitty browsing) so these freebies have me zeroing in on specific guys.
DJ-Phat-AL 6:49 PM - 18 January, 2012
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Blastvids has gotten me to purchase other tracks edited by you, puma.


Blastvids is after Strickly Hits closed.... where did you buy Puma's stuff after seeing them on BlastVids?

And correct, Puma, BlastVids isn't going to get you any gigs.

Our site is easy to browse, search and have a very high video preview for every video.
We are working on some great video "must haves" for the site to be posted this week. And many many more golden gems posted weekly.

www.RareCrates.com
djpuma_gemini 7:48 PM - 18 January, 2012
^ I was thinking the same thing. I haven't sold a video in over 6 months
DJ-Phat-AL 8:54 AM - 19 January, 2012
Best version of Back In Black ever!
Correctly quantized, added subtle elements to give it more punch, better mixable intro/outro, QuickMix is available as well! Chryon and Chryon-Free versions too.

www.rarecrates.com

More tracks that are necessary for your crates coming soon!
DJ Dollar 9:43 AM - 19 January, 2012
For tagless video the best source is www.mixnight.com
Code:E 9:51 AM - 19 January, 2012
Do people really want tagless videos all that much? I would only think it matters if you where making a mix and pressing it to DVD , to hand out as a promo. I could really care less if people in the club know where my music comes from. its all out there for people to find. Its the way i play it which sets me apart, not my record crate anymore.
tomatoslice 5:59 PM - 19 January, 2012
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Do people really want tagless videos all that much? ...



i do.
chyrons are ugly. does not matter if i am the greatest vj or not.
chyrons are simply ugly.

plus, my agent gets on me about it when i do certain gigs.
but they get on me for other reasons aside from the tags being ugly.
djpuma_gemini 6:40 PM - 19 January, 2012
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Do people really want tagless videos all that much? I would only think it matters if you where making a mix and pressing it to DVD , to hand out as a promo. I could really care less if people in the club know where my music comes from. its all out there for people to find. Its the way i play it which sets me apart, not my record crate anymore.


Once you go tagless you never want to go back.
I think most of the video editors prefer tagless.
If I have 2 vids one tagged one not. I'll do a comparison and if the tagged version is just a little better I'll delete it, if the tagless is garbage then I'll delete that.
Or I'll just go and do my own edit and delete both.
Funkytownstopsix 8:34 PM - 19 January, 2012
Taggless +1

In my eyes tagless makes you look more professional and since most of what I buy is tagged everytime I see a tagless video set or mix I think in the back of my mind that dude is connected to the video gods. Taggless is hard to come by for common folk and most often the VDJs that have taggles are well known dj's that have agents :). I get some taggless stuff so I guess I am coming up.... LOL I doubt it.
djpuma_gemini 10:29 PM - 19 January, 2012
Anything new is easy to get tagless.
But from anything older is gonna have tags unless you have a good source or some connection somewhere.

But obviously if you buy your videos from sites/pools that have tags you are screwed and just have to deal with it, unless you remix the video yourself
Culprit 4:19 AM - 20 January, 2012
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For tagless video the best source is www.mixnight.com


I think rarecrates takes the crown currently for tag-less videos.
djpuma_gemini 6:00 AM - 20 January, 2012
^yeah I agree
Deluxe VMIX 7:08 PM - 20 January, 2012
Responding to the criticism about thevideopool.com. We do need to do a better job of normalizing the audio, skits in songs, label clean vs. dirty etc. Didn't think it matter to Serato users that much as you can analyze with auto gain.

1. We exist for a reason. We have more rare old school, and 90's hip hop, and reggae than other sites.
2. Our videos have come from the labels over the course of years and we didn't mess with the audio (why the volumes differ so much).

That being said we will address the complaints and improve the video quality going forward.
Culprit 7:12 PM - 20 January, 2012
or you could of just said

"we will address the complaints and improve the video quality going forward."

That would of been a more positive approach...
DJRemixEnt 9:59 PM - 20 January, 2012
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or you could of just said

"we will address the complaints and improve the video quality going forward."

That would of been a more positive approach...


+1

If you guys know the quality of your videos are sub-par, then it's best not to advertise your site with "Thevideopool.com is the best source for urban and top 40 music videos for professional DJs/VJs only." because clearly it's not!

it sucks that i paid a year subscription upfront and now im stuck with a bunch of videos i cant use! As soon as i saw the lack of quality in the audio and visuals of the videos and the numerous dead links to the video downloads, i emailed you guys and let you know the problems i had. I asked for a refund of the unused months and i was told no, thevideopool.com does not give refunds. it's a slap in the face that you admit to having poor quality control over the product that you offer, and your still deciding to keep my money. So i am giving other dj's an honest heads up,

there is no way that i would advertise myself as the best dj, and then show up to a gig playing music thru my laptop speakers expecting everyone in the club to gather round my laptop and listen. and then when they complain, i tell them " i didnt think it mattered if i played through my laptop speakers or a multi thousand dollar pa system.
djpuma_gemini 2:23 AM - 21 January, 2012
If they're not swapping out the audio, that's just plain lazy. I could just render a bunch of vobs to mp4 myself if I wanted to do that.
marx 2:55 AM - 21 January, 2012
haha.

common sense is not common to others. that's y u need to stick with someone that is as anal as me and that's actually a dj. everyone wants a to start a "pool" right now since u can get sources very easily. soon this will not be the case. this will be a crazy year. just make sure your on the right ship when the shit goes down :-) We have some huge changes coming this year, some will love it some will hate it but it's the only way to make the next 20 years a reality. it's gonna be a great year for video djs
DJRemixEnt 7:26 AM - 21 January, 2012
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If they're not swapping out the audio, that's just plain lazy. I could just render a bunch of vobs to mp4 myself if I wanted to do that.


no they r not swapping out the audio... hell i sent them an email regarding the shitty quality of lox - ryde or die bitch... and they put an even shittier quality vid up on the site sayin it was fixed... u would think theyd take it down till they found a better quality video.

like i said ... if smash vidz and xtendamix can put the effort into delivering a quality product to their customers...then thevideopool.com can too... especially when they r claiming to b the best.
Millz 2:56 PM - 21 January, 2012
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haha.

common sense is not common to others. that's y u need to stick with someone that is as anal as me and that's actually a dj. everyone wants a to start a "pool" right now since u can get sources very easily. soon this will not be the case. this will be a crazy year. just make sure your on the right ship when the shit goes down :-) We have some huge changes coming this year, some will love it some will hate it but it's the only way to make the next 20 years a reality. it's gonna be a great year for video djs



Yessssssssssss :D
DJRemixEnt 3:46 PM - 21 January, 2012
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haha.

common sense is not common to others. that's y u need to stick with someone that is as anal as me and that's actually a dj.


trust me... i've learned my lesson... haha


Hey Marx, what i gotta do to get one of them nifty SV shirts? lol
marx 3:54 PM - 21 January, 2012
email us size address and color. just put serato forum
and my name and I'll make sure they go out.
DJRemixEnt 12:10 PM - 23 January, 2012
awesome, thanx Marx!
Joshua Carl 4:18 PM - 23 January, 2012
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that's y u need to stick with someone that is as anal as me



yiiiiiiiiiiikes son!!
lmfao
marx 5:00 PM - 23 January, 2012
haha
Deluxe VMIX 5:36 PM - 23 January, 2012
@marx I've been a DJ/video mixer 15+ years in clubs and on national TV shows. If you want to see my history ask Ant or send me an email.
@remixstudioent Videos from 20 years ago don't have the same quality as they do today. We haven't had dead links in months as we automated that process. Occasionally beta sp tapes are corrupt which was the case with the Lox video. Reggae videos are typically poorer in quality b/c they are shot on low budgets but doesn't mean DJs don't want to spin them. We've got one of the best collections of old school and rare hip hop, r&b, and reggae and will continue to expand the VJ market as we hope other pools do as well. We address all emails and concerns within a few hrs and will continue to improved the service. In the 4 months since we've here's what we've improved from listening to our DJs.

- New video file names downloaded with proper format (Artist - Title) not (artist_-_title)
- Search field searches all videos in all categories
- Videos tagged and analyzed
- Video previews for every new song
- More Dance/Electro tracks added
- Automated uploading process (eliminates dead links)
Joshua Carl 6:06 PM - 23 January, 2012
Yo deluxe.....

can you post an "actual" sample for us to download check out and give some feedback\
can be the wackest track ever... just wanna check out the specs and image.

you mentioned above (when i was looking for a sample) that you thought serato users
didnt care about the audio quality because of the existence of SSL "autogain"
the autogain only adjusts the DB level...
IE, if you turn up a overly processed 128 mp3 doesent make it better, just louder.
Watchwww.youtube.com


thanks man.
djpuma_gemini 5:00 PM - 24 January, 2012
^yes an actual sample and not a sample from a video that was shot in 2011. Something old that actually takes work. Any guy who has used Vegas for a week can make an intro edit or something new.
Post something old or it wont' sway my decision.
Deluxe VMIX 1:02 AM - 25 January, 2012
Here's your sample. Click on the text to download. goo.gl
Joshua Carl 1:23 AM - 25 January, 2012
much appreciated.
Ill def check it out.
Joshua Carl 1:30 AM - 25 January, 2012
\Blahzay Blahzay - Danger.mp4
Length(s) 222.09 (Samples: 19987968, Timescale: 90000)
Size 131.72 MB
Movie Tracks:
VideoType: avc1, (
AVC Coding) 640x480
Component 1) lppa, H.264 Decoder v.40004, Decompresses images stored in the H.264 format.
Audio Tracks:
AudioType: mp4a (48000kHz, 16bit)
Frame rate: 29.97 per second
Datarate: 18.44 kbytes per frame (min: 1684, max: 78746)
Keyframes: 204 (min: 24, max: 92,avg: 32.6)
This file supports internal metadata
djpuma_gemini 5:58 AM - 25 January, 2012
Edit looks good, but you have black bars on top and bottom.
Also you are encoding with baseline and not main for AVC profile
48Khz not necessary either.
Quality looks good though.
djpuma_gemini 6:01 AM - 25 January, 2012
Glad to see it wasn't a chryon crop as I compared it to a PO vob and you have the video where there chyron is (which is a good thing) some pools just crop that out and act like they had a tagless source (BIG No No)

I see the video is also shot weird which I can see why you left the black bars at top and bottom. Me personally, I would have cropped top and and bottom and made a WS video, unless it took too much away from the active video.
nik39 10:19 AM - 25 January, 2012
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Frame rate: 29.97 per second

Not correctly IVTC'ed or not at all.
nik39 10:20 AM - 25 January, 2012
(Most likely)
irieproductions 4:43 PM - 25 January, 2012
anyone knows if there is a pool that gets the videos released via worldstarhiphop without logos?
djpuma_gemini 11:43 PM - 25 January, 2012
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Frame rate: 29.97 per second

Not correctly IVTC'ed or not at all.


It's progressive. No extra frames, that's the first thing I checked.
nik39 12:07 AM - 26 January, 2012
29.97 progressive, no dupe frames? Uncommon.
djpuma_gemini 12:56 AM - 26 January, 2012
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29.97 progressive, no dupe frames? Uncommon.


Not really. I have many old school videos that are like that. I think they should be at 30fps and not 29.9, but a lot of them were shot like that back then. One that comes to mind is baby got back.
Culprit 1:14 AM - 26 January, 2012
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29.97 progressive, no dupe frames? Uncommon.


Not really. I have many old school videos that are like that. I think they should be at 30fps and not 29.9, but a lot of them were shot like that back then. One that comes to mind is baby got back.


beat me 2 it, but yeah not too uncommon
Fulcanelli 8:38 PM - 1 February, 2012
Mac Users Only

If you are truly interested and wan't to get music videos for "FREE" I can show you. For obvious reasons i will not post it here though. I will say that all you need is a computer and internet off-course.

- Seek my brothers, without becoming discouraged, since both here and at other obscure points you must make a great effort. [Paris - p.87]
Res-Q 8:41 PM - 1 February, 2012
^^^way to go for a first post, you're gonna make lots of friends here.
what's this "Paris" reference anyway? please tell me you're not french
Fulcanelli 8:45 PM - 1 February, 2012
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^^^way to go for a first post, you're gonna make lots of friends here.
what's this "Paris" reference anyway? please tell me you're not french



No not french.
Joshua Carl 8:47 PM - 1 February, 2012
well, hopefully it will be blocked and not lock up this very useful thread
Res-Q 8:48 PM - 1 February, 2012
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No not french.


Thk god!
phatbob 8:51 PM - 1 February, 2012
U learnt how to pirate stuff on teh internets!

You must be really l33t.
Fulcanelli 8:53 PM - 1 February, 2012
Never said prated.
Fulcanelli 8:54 PM - 1 February, 2012
pirated,,,,,,sorry
phatbob 8:59 PM - 1 February, 2012
You didn't need to. You said FREE.

Anyone on here who wants to score videos for free has the technical nous to do it themselves, but on this forum we are interested in supporting the artists and labels who provide us with the music to do our jobs.

If you don't have anything to add to the level of conversation on here, you should probably just leave.
Joshua Carl 9:01 PM - 1 February, 2012
Blastvids does FREE videos if anyone is interested...

blastvids.com

but this community already knows about Blastvidz ... no new news there.
Fulcanelli 9:07 PM - 1 February, 2012
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You didn't need to. You said FREE.

Anyone on here who wants to score videos for free has the technical nous to do it themselves, but on this forum we are interested in supporting the artists and labels who provide us with the music to do our jobs.

If you don't have anything to add to the level of conversation on here, you should probably just leave.


So the free info people are getting from all the informative posts here is pirated info then???

Perhaps you need to read the post title, its called "Where do you get video sources from?" not "Supporting the artists and labels"

One thing I can agree with you is in leaving.

[- The ignorance of few, hinders knowledge for many]
DJRemixEnt 9:08 PM - 1 February, 2012
usually free stuff equals crappy quality...from my experience of 28 yrs living on this earth.

i'd rather shell out the bucks and feel safe knowing that i'm getting great quality. a
Serato, Support
ChrisD 9:09 PM - 1 February, 2012
Fulcanelli,

If you want to discuss anything underhand find somewhere else to do it.
Joshua Carl 10:02 PM - 1 February, 2012
What's the o/u on how many private massages he got...in goin with 9
djpuma_gemini 10:12 PM - 1 February, 2012
haha.
Any video on the web isn't really playable in my eyes anyway. Low quality audio, skits, etc.
Go ahead and spin that shit, while my crowd enjoys hq audio and video.
DJRemixEnt 10:14 PM - 1 February, 2012
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haha.
Any video on the web isn't really playable in my eyes anyway. Low quality audio, skits, etc.
Go ahead and spin that shit, while my crowd enjoys hq audio and video.


yessir
DJ JT Stevens 10:16 PM - 1 February, 2012
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What's the o/u on how many private massages he got...in goin with 9

Depends...are we talking about PM's from ill-informed users asking him for the link? Or PM's from reputable folks telling him to GTFO?

I asked the only other video DJ in my hometown whether he got his videos from Xtenda, Smash, DTV, PO, etc. He bragged about how he got them for free from somewhere. That would explain why when I watch his sets the quality is horrible and inconsistent, and why there are watermarks on most of them.
Joshua Carl 10:22 PM - 1 February, 2012
Integrity among a market of unchecked professionals is almost non-existant; hardly professional in the least.

-me.

Like going into a grocery store...
"hey man... you dont gotta pay for that milk... meet me in the back, and Ill give it to you for free"
"Really... are we stealing it from somewhere or someone?"
"no... I do all my register transactions in the back alley with no money changing hands...
theres nothing wrong with it"
DJ JT Stevens 10:36 PM - 1 February, 2012
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Like going into a grocery store...
"hey man... you dont gotta pay for that milk... meet me in the back, and Ill give it to you for free"
"Really... are we stealing it from somewhere or someone?"
"no... I do all my register transactions in the back alley with no money changing hands...
theres nothing wrong with it"

Haha. And it's probably days old too.

On topic, this thread has been great for a newb like me who's just getting started with video. Smash and Xtenda will both have a new customer soon.
Joshua Carl 10:48 PM - 1 February, 2012
yeah...

the convo in the back alley would be:

"Well, its not the same exact milk.... we have our own cow, and he knows NOTHING of aspect ratios"
Millz 12:20 AM - 2 February, 2012
Well, I flush Blastvidz down the toilet with all their incorrect rendering ;)
nik39 7:58 AM - 2 February, 2012
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Quote:
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29.97 progressive, no dupe frames? Uncommon.


Not really. I have many old school videos that are like that. I think they should be at 30fps and not 29.9, but a lot of them were shot like that back then. One that comes to mind is baby got back.


beat me 2 it, but yeah not too uncommon

Guess I am spoiled with common 29.97 fps average DVD stuff ;)
djpuma_gemini 5:04 PM - 2 February, 2012
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Well, I flush Blastvidz down the toilet with all their incorrect rendering ;)


Give names, they won't know unless they fix it.
And it is free so you get what you pay for, not downing blast vids as I put some stuff on there as well, but no reason to complain if it's free
Joshua Carl 6:16 PM - 2 February, 2012
"Constructive Criticism" or as I was it was told everytime I did something f'ed up!
djpuma_gemini 6:41 PM - 2 February, 2012
Not constructive if no one gives proper feedback. bitching about it, but not saying who/what is wrong helps no one.
I tell it like it is, someone has to.
DJRemixEnt 7:54 PM - 2 February, 2012
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I tell it like it is, someone has to.


+1
Culprit 1:35 AM - 3 February, 2012
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Not constructive if no one gives proper feedback. bitching about it, but not saying who/what is wrong helps no one.
I tell it like it is, someone has to.


Agreed strongly...
djKenaceTheMenace 11:34 PM - 6 February, 2012
wow this thread is crazy going on 5 years of discussion and i remember posting in this thread in 2009 about Mix Essentials back when Pioneer DVDJ-X1s were the players to have. Now my X1s sit in their custom cases and Video-SL has been the music video solution of choice. Video-SL and digital pools have definitely come a long way since then.
djpuma_gemini 1:38 AM - 7 February, 2012
sounds like 2008 for me
popnwave 4:21 PM - 7 February, 2012
I still look at the 2004 manufacture date on my original X1s and gulp when I remember the $3200+tax i paid for each to jump into that pool.

For the cost of 1 you can build a KILLER MacBook Pro setup to do it all now..
Karl W 6:02 PM - 7 February, 2012
Iv been following this post since 2008 lol
Code:E 8:48 PM - 7 February, 2012
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I still look at the 2004 manufacture date on my original X1s and gulp when I remember the $3200+tax i paid for each to jump into that pool.

For the cost of 1 you can build a KILLER MacBook Pro setup to do it all now..



Too bad you cant get half that for selling them. i dont know anyone who would even want them.
popnwave 9:45 PM - 7 February, 2012
There's a sad little DVJ-1000 that has sat on my local Guitar Center clearance table for the past year at about $1600 that they never can sell.
Code:E 12:17 AM - 8 February, 2012
DVJ only use i can see anymore would be for some to use in over the top visuals rig.
DJ Soup 12:26 AM - 8 February, 2012
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DVJ only use i can see anymore would be for some to use in over the top visuals rig.


The way Questlove uses it for Remix the clips on Jimmy Fallon is pretty dope
Watchwww.youtube.com
Code:E 8:31 AM - 9 February, 2012
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DVJ only use i can see anymore would be for some to use in over the top visuals rig.


The way Questlove uses it for Remix the clips on Jimmy Fallon is pretty dope
Watchwww.youtube.com

+1
phatbob 11:18 AM - 9 February, 2012
That is cool.

Nothing that couldn't be done with VSL or ME though, eh?
DJ Soup 11:29 AM - 9 February, 2012
True, but for a drummer it's perfect cuz you wouldn't need a laptop
phatbob 1:07 PM - 9 February, 2012
What would be REALLY clever would be drumming and launching clips at the same time with midi drums.

Friend of mine does some crazy midi shit with his Roland kit... Need to get him hooked up to ME...
Daz1 9:03 AM - 21 February, 2012
Hi All,

I am a DJ from Australia and can't seem to find a source for good videos, does anyone have any suggestions?
Most Video pools that I have seen mentioned like PO and XtendaMix don't seem to be able to accept subscriptions from Australia.
popnwave 5:39 PM - 21 February, 2012
@Daz1 if no one else chimes in I would think that if you reach out to the established record/music DJ pools in your country someone would have a lead in the right direction.
VJMikeyB 12:00 AM - 6 June, 2018
give mp4remix.com a shot. I love them, Everything is clean, site is easy to navigate.