VideoWrap

I'm out of Videos, So Send me Some!

2007-01-23T17:39:00.000-05:00

I was cruising through YouTube lane today and I couldn't find any videos that struck me as that great so I need your help. Try sending me some videos using the Sumbit a Video form in our side bar. It looks like this:

So go over to the right in our sidebar and submit the video. In most instances I'll post your video and give a shout-out to you for the tip. So have some fun and contribute to the VideoWrap by submitting some videos!

P.S. Don't worry, I'm not really out of videos :D

Google Video to be Search Only, YouTube to Carry Content (N)

2007-01-25T15:07:00.000-05:00

Google has decided to make its Google Video service a search-only site while YouTube will be primary hosters of content. After Google announced its acquisition of YouTube in November, 2006 everyone wondered what would happen to Google Video, a clear competitor to YouTube. Google has made its play deciding that YouTube will be the hosters of content while Google Video will be a search engine of videos including links to YouTube.

My question is will there be other videos on Google Video besides just YouTube? Will there be support for Metacafe, Yahoo Video (doubtful), Revver, and Break? YouTube has this annoying policy of taking down videos such as the Sacha Baron Cohen Golden Globe Speech so I could see a search engine of all the video sites being extremely useful whenever I need to replace a YouTube-taken down video. YouTube is supposed to be completely independent of Google so I'm wondering if Google will slant Google Video results towards YouTube or not.

Another question I'm having about this project is why would I go to Google Video to find a video when I can use YouTube's built-in search feature? What will Google Video offer me over YouTube?

Google Video Helps YouTube Increase Marketshare by 18% (N)

2007-01-29T15:50:00.000-05:00

Last Thursday, I reported that Google Video would soon convert to a search-engine only of video and let YouTube take care of the user generated content. Google Video is already now letting you search for videos and YouTube will appear.

Shortly after the addition of YouTube results the numbers for YouTube spiked. Prior to the integration, YouTube received .54% of all U.S. Internet visits and after the integration they received .64% of all U.S. internet visits. This represents a growth of 18.5% for one week. On the first day of the integration Google Video became responsible for 8.68% of all YouTube traffic compared to .73% prior to the integration. In comparison, MySpace is responsible for 17.54% of YouTube's traffic.

Thanks to Hitwise for all the info.

Watch The Black Donnellys' Pilot for Free

2007-02-20T15:27:00.000-05:00

In an attempt to promote the upcoming new show The Black Donnellys NBC is offering up the pilot episode for free viewing on Yahoo TV.

The Black Donnellys is a new dramatic television program coming to NBC in the United States and to Global Television Network in Canada during the Spring of 2007. It has been confirmed that it will premiere on Monday, February 26 at 10 p.m., taking over Studio 60's time slot while that show is on hiatus. The show follows four young Irish-American brothers in New York's infamous Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood and their involvement with organized crime. The show is from the makers of the Oscar winning movie for Best Picture, Crash [source].

You can watch the pilot episode for free here.

Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End Trailer

2007-03-24T15:21:00.000-04:00

Here is a trailer for Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End (Pirates of the Caribbean 3). If you wish to watch the movie in HD then please click here.

Wikipedia Time Lapse of Virginia Tech Massacre

2007-04-20T17:22:00.000-04:00

Here is an amazing time lapse of the Wikipedia article of the Virginia Tech massacre. This is an amazing video that shows the brilliance of Wikipedia and the information highway known as the internet.

The Office - Jim Imitating Dwight

2007-04-20T17:20:00.000-04:00

Here is a great preview clip of the upcoming episode of The Office set to air April 26, 2007 of Jim imitating Dwight.

Virginia Tech Shooting: WATCH LIVE & Other Videos

2007-04-16T15:40:00.000-04:00

Breaking News! A shooter has killed at least 31 people today on the Virginia Tech campus. I will constantly be updating content about the events that have occurred. Stay tuned to this page to get more video on the situation.

"Police say a gunman at Virginia Tech University has killed 31 [UPDATE: Now 33 people] people after he opened fire in a dorm and classroom. The gunman was killed, but it was unclear if he was shot by police or took his own life.

The first happened at a co-ed residence hall between 7:15 and 7:30 AM at West Ambler Johnston Dorm. This dormitory houses nearly 900 students. The gunfire continued about two hours later inside a classroom in Norris Hall, an engineering building." (Source)

Here is some video on the situation from a local news station. Click here (Windows Media). Click here if on a Mac.

Eyewitness accounts of the Virginia Tech Shooting (Click here).

Blog post from the boyfriend of victim, Katelyn Carney.

Victim talking about shooting:

Cell Phone video of the shooting as it took place. Although this video has the lowest quality it is the most horrifying of them all (especially after the guy ran into harms way to get more footage).

300 + Anchorman = Awesome Trailer

2007-04-14T11:38:00.000-04:00

The creator of this video did a great job of splicing clips from Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy with the audio portion of the 300 trailer. He did a great job with two fantastic movies.

New Halo 3 Footage

2007-04-11T14:56:00.000-04:00

I just found this great video that outlines some new key elements of one of the most anticipated games ever - Halo 3. Check it out if you are a die hard fan.

New NBC Heroes .07% Preview Trailer

2007-04-09T18:08:00.000-04:00

Heroes is a personal favorite to me so it gives me great satisfaction in providing this preview for the new episode set to come April 23, 2007. This trailer seems to pose a ton of questions and I'll let you ask away in the comments if you would like. I can't wait!

Bill O'Reilly Loses His Mind

2007-04-07T12:42:00.000-04:00

I absolutely cannot stand Bill O'Reilly and his antics so I love to see him lose his cool and show his real side. If you like Bill O'Reilly and disagree with me then tell me why in the comments but I just can't stand the guy and love to see him get told off by Geraldo Rivera of all people!

Demetri Martin 40 Minute Comedy Sketch

2007-04-07T08:39:00.000-04:00

I love Demetri Martin's comedy. If you don't know that then check out the huge collection of his comedy that I have posted (here, here, here, and here). This is another great video of his and the comedy is great as usual.

Worst Opening Day Pitch Ever

2007-04-03T22:19:00.000-04:00

Cincinnati Mayor Mark Mallory may have thrown the worst opening day pitch. Ever. In all of baseball history. Watch the embarrassing moment here and be sure to check out the mayor's response in the second video.

At least he was a good sport about it and joked about it.

The Largest Wave Ever Surfed

2007-04-03T16:26:00.000-04:00

Just totally gnarly man. Like just woooo, dudeeee. Absolutely one of the sickest waves I've ever seen is right here in this video. If I'm not mistaken I believe I've seen this before in a movie I saw called Wave Riders (?) although I'm not really sure.

Guy Wins Nintendo Wii from Stacker Machine!

2007-04-03T14:56:00.000-04:00

Man, this kid is just at the right place at the right time and has some incredible luck. How else do you explain getting a Nintendo Wii from a Stacker Machine? Especially, since he probably payed just a dollar to play.

Alanis Morissette Cover of "My Humps"

2007-04-03T14:49:00.000-04:00

Personally, I hate the "My Humps" song by the Black Eyed Peas and I think this cover by Alanis Morissette does a great job of satirizing the song and what it is all about. I can't stand how the actual "My Humps" song has no real meaning and I don't believe it can be considered art at all. This cover does a great job of puttin a spin on the song which makes the people and the "artists" that create it (as shown by the people in the video) in a sad light and is heard through this very melodramatic song.

The Best Double Kill in Halo 2 EVER!

2007-04-02T19:17:00.000-04:00

Move your eyes just like the video says and you will see (quite possibly) the best Double Kill in all of Halo 2. It's quite remarkable and I would love to try this with my friends if at all possible. I can't believe they got it on video.

President Bush Makes Fun of Himself (Really)

2007-03-31T11:39:00.000-04:00

President Bush at the Radio and TV Correspondents Dinner had the chops to make fun of himself a little bit and all the recent rumblings that the Bush administration has faced. I especially loved how MSNBC had the idiocy to retype jokes near the bottom of the scene. I think I just heard the joke guys. I don't think I need it read to me as well.

Daily Show: John McCain's Myspace Got Hacked

2007-03-30T20:53:00.000-04:00

John McCain's MySpace (aka one of his interns) page got hacked and it was widely publicized across the web and even made it to the Daily Show. Incredibly hysterical and the typical great clip from Jon Stewart and the Gang.

All You Need to Know About the Sopranos in Seven Minutes

2007-03-29T19:44:00.000-04:00

The uploader of this video, Paul, does a great job giving a quick synopsis using The Sopranos video clips and his own voice over to tell you everything you need to know about The Sopranos Seasons 1-6 to get you prepped for the upcoming final season to premiere on April 8th. Personally, I've seen every season so far of The Sopranos and I love it. This show is just amazing and this Paul Gulyas does a great job with the synopsis and covers everything I could think of.

JibJab's What We Call The News

2007-03-28T23:29:00.000-04:00

JibJab, the creators of the incredibly popular video This Land from a couple of years ago, has come up with another great spoof of American culture and this time it comes in the form of the news. Personally, I cannot stand cable news as everything is incredibly biased and every time I switched to it I see Anna Nicole Smith instead of (gasp!) news.

P.S. on a side note I think JibJab should edit their embedded player because that thing just looks awful. I'm a sucker for good looking GUIs so I hate to see a video in something like this.

Conan O'Brien's New Girl

2007-03-27T17:03:00.000-04:00

Conan O'Brien seems to have found a new girl all for himself (yes he is married folks) and he just picked out of the audience. Or did she pick him? I don't know, check the video to find out.

Eddie Griffin Crashes an Enzo Ferrari!

2007-03-27T15:29:00.000-04:00

Actor Eddie Griffin was test driving an Enzo Ferrari for an upcoming charity event and then he lost control and absolutely totals the extremely expensive car that is worth more then my house. What a horrific accident and all of it was caught on tape.

Peyton Manning United Way SNL Skit

2007-03-25T14:14:00.000-04:00

Wow. Just plain wow. Peyton Manning hosted Saturday Night Live last night and this skit he did is absolutely hilarious. The comedy itself is astounding and coming from the normally perfect and gentlemanly Peyton Manning it makes it even more funny.