[WikiX-l] Jimmy Wales Wikipedia 10 video address now posted!

[HW]

Will the video be publish in commons? It can make anyone can help with 
translation (with mwEmbed gadget) and everyone can see it easily.

HW


Re-sending on the occasion of the video topic!  The videos are posted and 
available.  We're trying to facilitate translation - I think the youtube vids 
have had subtitles activated, but I'm not sure if those are really accurate.  If 
there's a volunteer who would like to work on putting translated text into the 
youtube vids, contact me directly

thanks!
jay

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Hi folks,

In late 2010 we asked Jimmy to come by the Wikimedia Foundation offices to tape 
a series of short messages aimed at Wikipedia/Wikimedia contributors and to 
Wikipedia fans/users in general.  The shoot went quite well, and we're pleased 
to present these short clips for you to use at your public events, or in any 
other useful way to help celebrate Wikipedia 10.

The clips were produced in a way that they would present best on a screen at an 
event, welcoming the audience and providing well-wishes for the festivities.  We 
made two versions...  


The first below is a general 'call to action' video for a broad audience of 
Wikipedia supporters.  This clip may be used in any setting, but is particularly 
suited for a broad audience of Wikipedia supporters (users, donors, 
contributors, enthusiasts).  We expect this clip to be used by media outlets, 
bloggers, and for public events where Wikipedia or Wikimedia volunteers may not 
be present.

The second clip is a bit longer, and more of a personal message from Jimmy to 
the Wikipedia editing community. This is a more suitable clip for events where 
the majority of attendees are Wikimedia volunteers and know the movement well.

Global call to action (public)
http://vimeo.com/18034259
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HMBbGvG8lpU

Wikipedia editors address
http://vimeo.com/18057095
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=113J-hP4CQI

Both are HD, broadcast quality (720p) and shot with microphone sound. 

Why vimeo?  Because you can easily download the high-resolution version of the 
files (these should be in QT format) and re-purpose as necessary.  You should 
also be able to re-purpose these files for subtitling, including with open 
source tools.  


We've also uploaded the videos to youtube, where subtitles can be built on top 
of the videos in many languages.  We will upload OGV formats on Commons shortly, 
but those variants may not be ideal resolution for presentation in a big space.

I also know there are good open-source subtitling solutions out there, which I 
welcome others to chime in and speak to.  Let me know if there's anything staff 
at WMF could look into to support the translation/subtitling.  If someone is 
willing to volunteer to translate transcriptions, I'm sure can get them loaded 
into youtube or place them on Commons.

We will post the 'call to action' video on the WMF blog and in a few other spots 
closer to the event, and it may get distributed to media as well leading up to 
the anniversary.  The 'Wikipedia editors' address should be preserved and still 
be something special for viewing at the events you host on or around January 15.

Looking forward to your thoughts,

jay walsh
-- 
Jay Walsh
Head of Communications
WikimediaFoundation.org
blog.wikimedia.org
+1 (415) 839 6885 x 609, @jansonw

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