Comments on: Magnify.net Different Than The Rest Of The Video Crowd http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/03/31/magnifynet-different-than-the-video-crowd/ Startup and Technology News Thu, 24 Jul 2008 21:19:26 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Magnify.net Launches New Video Aggregation Platform http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/03/31/magnifynet-different-than-the-video-crowd/#comment-1656369 Magnify.net Launches New Video Aggregation Platform Wed, 03 Oct 2007 07:10:48 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/03/31/magnifynet-different-than-the-video-crowd/#comment-1656369 [...] can display their favorite videos from other sites. See Michael Arrington’s March review here. Magnify.net launched an advertising program for portal owners in [...] [...] can display their favorite videos from other sites. See Michael Arrington’s March review here. Magnify.net launched an advertising program for portal owners in [...]

]]> By: Great Dance Weblog http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/03/31/magnifynet-different-than-the-video-crowd/#comment-1323003 Great Dance Weblog Mon, 09 Apr 2007 14:45:04 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/03/31/magnifynet-different-than-the-video-crowd/#comment-1323003 <strong>Create Customized Dance Video Channel with Magnify.net...</strong> I've been experimenting with Magnify.net, a new site that lets users create customized video content for their audiences. This new application is very versatile and not only allows you to select which videos to include, but also allows your users...... Create Customized Dance Video Channel with Magnify.net…

I’ve been experimenting with Magnify.net, a new site that lets users create customized video content for their audiences. This new application is very versatile and not only allows you to select which videos to include, but also allows your users……

]]> By: Jamie Starr http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/03/31/magnifynet-different-than-the-video-crowd/#comment-1311559 Jamie Starr Tue, 03 Apr 2007 16:40:42 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/03/31/magnifynet-different-than-the-video-crowd/#comment-1311559 The cool cats over at http://www.worldtv.com are planning something similar to this. The cool cats over at http://www.worldtv.com are planning something similar to this.

]]> By: Jon Katz http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/03/31/magnifynet-different-than-the-video-crowd/#comment-1309975 Jon Katz Mon, 02 Apr 2007 20:52:37 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/03/31/magnifynet-different-than-the-video-crowd/#comment-1309975 I agree with Z. My site, a 'woot.com' for video is an ideal candidate for this service. I would actually benefit from their service, but I cannot get past the vulnerability inherent in using a service like this. I do not think this will appeal to anybody except the casuals (nothing to be sneered at). I agree with Z. My site, a ‘woot.com’ for video is an ideal candidate for this service. I would actually benefit from their service, but I cannot get past the vulnerability inherent in using a service like this. I do not think this will appeal to anybody except the casuals (nothing to be sneered at).

]]> By: Rodney Rumford http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/03/31/magnifynet-different-than-the-video-crowd/#comment-1309556 Rodney Rumford Mon, 02 Apr 2007 15:55:23 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/03/31/magnifynet-different-than-the-video-crowd/#comment-1309556 Michael, We are ready to launch in the next 10 days a service that is very similar to what they are doing. We will have all the cool widget stuff, but also have RSS feeds for every channel as well as channel and video tags. You will also be able to discover more about the other viewers of any particular channel and discover like minded individuals easily. The point is to let the people that care about the content become the aggregators and create stellar channels. It is the best way to allow relevant content to rise out of the pile of video garbage. And for viewers to find like minded individuals based on the context of the video channel. Rodney Rumford Founder www.videosticky.com Michael,
We are ready to launch in the next 10 days a service that is very similar to what they are doing. We will have all the cool widget stuff, but also have RSS feeds for every channel as well as channel and video tags. You will also be able to discover more about the other viewers of any particular channel and discover like minded individuals easily.

The point is to let the people that care about the content become the aggregators and create stellar channels. It is the best way to allow relevant content to rise out of the pile of video garbage. And for viewers to find like minded individuals based on the context of the video channel.

Rodney Rumford
Founder
http://www.videosticky.com

]]> By: Phil Butler http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/03/31/magnifynet-different-than-the-video-crowd/#comment-1307708 Phil Butler Sun, 01 Apr 2007 22:38:01 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/03/31/magnifynet-different-than-the-video-crowd/#comment-1307708 I like the UI on this site too. There are so many video sites out there now, it is kinda cool to see a little different take. Actually, Uvouch has done a great job of adding what blogger and other members might want too, but they have been "under-publicized" a bit. Great article Michael, thanks for the heads up! Always, Phil I like the UI on this site too. There are so many video sites out there now, it is kinda cool to see a little different take. Actually, Uvouch has done a great job of adding what blogger and other members might want too, but they have been “under-publicized” a bit.

Great article Michael, thanks for the heads up!
Always,
Phil

]]> By: Dean C. Smith http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/03/31/magnifynet-different-than-the-video-crowd/#comment-1306721 Dean C. Smith Sun, 01 Apr 2007 16:53:12 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/03/31/magnifynet-different-than-the-video-crowd/#comment-1306721 You guys missed one small point... In terms of Magnifying your own video niche! Look what I'm doing with Surfing Videos. As magazine websites like SurferMag.com and podcasts like Podsurf.tv start to broadcast their own online content, I can aggregate everything video that is "surfing" in a single space. Now surf film-makers and videographers from around the globe are coming to YouSurfTubes to Upload their new SurfVidClip or MovieTrailer. Now Just think about this niche as it relates to Marketing... SurfRelated advertisers can target their audience directly! (examples: Quiksilver, O'neill, Volcom, RipCurl, etc...) Anyone else have a niche? You guys missed one small point… In terms of Magnifying your own video niche! Look what I’m doing with Surfing Videos. As magazine websites like SurferMag.com and podcasts like Podsurf.tv start to broadcast their own online content, I can aggregate everything video that is “surfing” in a single space. Now surf film-makers and videographers from around the globe are coming to YouSurfTubes to Upload their new SurfVidClip or MovieTrailer. Now Just think about this niche as it relates to Marketing… SurfRelated advertisers can target their audience directly! (examples: Quiksilver, O’neill, Volcom, RipCurl, etc…) Anyone else have a niche?

]]> By: Antik http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/03/31/magnifynet-different-than-the-video-crowd/#comment-1306318 Antik Sun, 01 Apr 2007 11:34:46 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/03/31/magnifynet-different-than-the-video-crowd/#comment-1306318 under construction... may be temporarily under construction… may be temporarily

]]> By: Paul King http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/03/31/magnifynet-different-than-the-video-crowd/#comment-1305719 Paul King Sun, 01 Apr 2007 03:37:45 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/03/31/magnifynet-different-than-the-video-crowd/#comment-1305719 Just set up my Magnify site - think for what I will use it for, it will turn out to be a great resource - added the widget to my blog and added a post, now, my taget dem of my blog just has to participate in populating the Mag site -- which I'm pretty confident they will... well, the smart one's will. LOVE how the "home" button takes people back to MY blog and not their homepage... that's feature is awesome. Just set up my Magnify site - think for what I will use it for, it will turn out to be a great resource - added the widget to my blog and added a post, now, my taget dem of my blog just has to participate in populating the Mag site — which I’m pretty confident they will… well, the smart one’s will.

LOVE how the “home” button takes people back to MY blog and not their homepage… that’s feature is awesome.

]]> By: z http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/03/31/magnifynet-different-than-the-video-crowd/#comment-1303980 z Sat, 31 Mar 2007 18:47:08 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/03/31/magnifynet-different-than-the-video-crowd/#comment-1303980 The decision to launch on Magnify.net will come back to haunt one day. The decision to launch on Magnify.net will come back to haunt one day.

]]> By: Direct Textbooks http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/03/31/magnifynet-different-than-the-video-crowd/#comment-1303960 Direct Textbooks Sat, 31 Mar 2007 18:40:47 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/03/31/magnifynet-different-than-the-video-crowd/#comment-1303960 Not against video altogether, but most times when it's a talk I just switch back to what I'm doing and listen without watching. I can't stand just staring at a slightly moving picture of a guy's head, it doesn't add much to the audio. Site seems cool, though, and I'm sure certain types of product demos and things it could work with TC. Not against video altogether, but most times when it’s a talk I just switch back to what I’m doing and listen without watching. I can’t stand just staring at a slightly moving picture of a guy’s head, it doesn’t add much to the audio.

Site seems cool, though, and I’m sure certain types of product demos and things it could work with TC.

]]> By: Michael Lacy http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/03/31/magnifynet-different-than-the-video-crowd/#comment-1303948 Michael Lacy Sat, 31 Mar 2007 18:36:00 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/03/31/magnifynet-different-than-the-video-crowd/#comment-1303948 why just videos? ;-) http://neurokinetikz.com why just videos?

;-)

http://neurokinetikz.com

]]> By: Victor http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/03/31/magnifynet-different-than-the-video-crowd/#comment-1303667 Victor Sat, 31 Mar 2007 16:17:05 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/03/31/magnifynet-different-than-the-video-crowd/#comment-1303667 No. I'd rather read an individual article (audio, video, text, links, with comments). Who has time to go view what basically amounts to a recap of just the videos (which has more of the same audio, video, text, links, with comments)? Oh, okay I can sort a site's videos into a playlist, suggest videos and leave even more comments...seems ripe for spammers and extremely bored surfers. Another Techcrunch "feature" is not needed. Stick to the basics. No. I’d rather read an individual article (audio, video, text, links, with comments).

Who has time to go view what basically amounts to a recap of just the videos (which has more of the same audio, video, text, links, with comments)? Oh, okay I can sort a site’s videos into a playlist, suggest videos and leave even more comments…seems ripe for spammers and extremely bored surfers.

Another Techcrunch “feature” is not needed. Stick to the basics.

]]> By: Josh http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/03/31/magnifynet-different-than-the-video-crowd/#comment-1303609 Josh Sat, 31 Mar 2007 15:51:36 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/03/31/magnifynet-different-than-the-video-crowd/#comment-1303609 ...too much adsense.... …too much adsense….

]]> By: RYAN DENOLAN http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/03/31/magnifynet-different-than-the-video-crowd/#comment-1303596 RYAN DENOLAN Sat, 31 Mar 2007 15:45:40 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/03/31/magnifynet-different-than-the-video-crowd/#comment-1303596 our computer has no youtube our computer has no youtube

]]> By: pligg.com http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/03/31/magnifynet-different-than-the-video-crowd/#comment-1303524 pligg.com Sat, 31 Mar 2007 15:16:06 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/03/31/magnifynet-different-than-the-video-crowd/#comment-1303524 <strong>Magnify.net Different Than The Rest Of The Video Crowd...</strong> Magnify.net is a new video startup that is different from the rest of the crowd. Unlike YouTube and dozens of others, it isn’t focused on building a portal around user-uploaded videos. Instead, they are allowing website publishers to create their own... Magnify.net Different Than The Rest Of The Video Crowd…

Magnify.net is a new video startup that is different from the rest of the crowd. Unlike YouTube and dozens of others, it isn’t focused on building a portal around user-uploaded videos. Instead, they are allowing website publishers to create their own…

]]> By: Christopher Hogg http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/03/31/magnifynet-different-than-the-video-crowd/#comment-1303465 Christopher Hogg Sat, 31 Mar 2007 14:52:04 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/03/31/magnifynet-different-than-the-video-crowd/#comment-1303465 Brilliant from a business perspective: They don't have any of the server load and don't need the storage space and bandwidth like YouTube and the rest of the video upload crowd. From a user perspective this also seems more interesting, as it allows more customization and allows you to collect video from more than one source. And if you don't like wading through the fluff, you can simply visit a channel set up by someone with similar interests. Great find Michael. Brilliant from a business perspective: They don’t have any of the server load and don’t need the storage space and bandwidth like YouTube and the rest of the video upload crowd.

From a user perspective this also seems more interesting, as it allows more customization and allows you to collect video from more than one source. And if you don’t like wading through the fluff, you can simply visit a channel set up by someone with similar interests. Great find Michael.

]]> By: Pankaj http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/03/31/magnifynet-different-than-the-video-crowd/#comment-1303387 Pankaj Sat, 31 Mar 2007 14:04:14 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/03/31/magnifynet-different-than-the-video-crowd/#comment-1303387 A good idea and a lovely interface. I like the widgets too. Jason is right about content crunch in future. That might impact such an honest startup. I still think it can be successful but its success lies in user generated content and not around the Youtubes and Google videos. A good idea and a lovely interface. I like the widgets too. Jason is right about content crunch in future. That might impact such an honest startup. I still think it can be successful but its success lies in user generated content and not around the Youtubes and Google videos.

]]> By: Hashim http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/03/31/magnifynet-different-than-the-video-crowd/#comment-1303368 Hashim Sat, 31 Mar 2007 13:55:19 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/03/31/magnifynet-different-than-the-video-crowd/#comment-1303368 I've used Magnify.net and you're right - the flow of the user interface is confusing. I prefer Ning.com, which allows you to upload videos or add videos from other sites, just like Magnify. Also, a site on Ning allows for other social networking, so you're not stuck with only doing videos. A Ning site for the whole TechCrunch network wouldn't be such a bad idea. I’ve used Magnify.net and you’re right - the flow of the user interface is confusing.

I prefer Ning.com, which allows you to upload videos or add videos from other sites, just like Magnify. Also, a site on Ning allows for other social networking, so you’re not stuck with only doing videos.

A Ning site for the whole TechCrunch network wouldn’t be such a bad idea.

]]> By: Jason Alba http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/03/31/magnifynet-different-than-the-video-crowd/#comment-1303325 Jason Alba Sat, 31 Mar 2007 13:38:15 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/03/31/magnifynet-different-than-the-video-crowd/#comment-1303325 Its interesting that this already noisy space is getting noisier. Where do you go to get the content you want - and how hard will it be to find original or fresh content in a year (will all of these sites have duplicate content)? Can anyone really impact YouTube's position? Don't get me wrong, I think its a great idea, but as a consumer its confusing. So here's my question - what are the real problems that video sites need to address? (no, I'm not going to even try and address them, but I'd like to know what the "issues" are)... Jason Alba CEO - <a href="http://www.JibberJobber.com" rel="nofollow">JibberJobber.com</a> Its interesting that this already noisy space is getting noisier. Where do you go to get the content you want - and how hard will it be to find original or fresh content in a year (will all of these sites have duplicate content)? Can anyone really impact YouTube’s position?

Don’t get me wrong, I think its a great idea, but as a consumer its confusing. So here’s my question - what are the real problems that video sites need to address? (no, I’m not going to even try and address them, but I’d like to know what the “issues” are)…

Jason Alba
CEO - JibberJobber.com

]]> By: webtech http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/03/31/magnifynet-different-than-the-video-crowd/#comment-1303012 webtech Sat, 31 Mar 2007 10:57:16 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/03/31/magnifynet-different-than-the-video-crowd/#comment-1303012 Magnify seems to be an aggregator for Video content. A similar service that I came across recently is pyro.tv . But pyro.tv automatically aggregates conent from other channels like vlogs and video feeds. By combining pyro.tv and Magnify we can create a video channel for tech startups. For example you can aggregate ( to be setup) channels from techcrunch, ScobleShow and CenterNetworks on Magnify using pyro.tv and you get a daily show of tech startups. Magnify seems to be an aggregator for Video content. A similar service that I came across recently is pyro.tv . But pyro.tv automatically aggregates conent from other channels like vlogs and video feeds. By combining pyro.tv and Magnify we can create a video channel for tech startups. For example you can aggregate ( to be setup) channels from techcrunch, ScobleShow and CenterNetworks on Magnify using pyro.tv and you get a daily show of tech startups.

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