Holtz Communications + Technology

Kami Huyse used the commenting feature of the Click.TV interface of my video about the mix-minus recording setup I use to record both ends of a Skype call. Kami asked about the equipment I use, ranging from my office rig to my travel rig to my various portable configurations. So I’m preparing a short video that covers it all, including my…

I’ve been wanting to produce a short video so I can use the Click.TV service. I’m working on the launch of Click.TV as a blogger relations coordinator, but I figure if I’m evangelizing the product, I damn well ought to use it. But I’m no video producer and couldn’t figure out what I could use as a video. Last year’s vacation? My mom may want to watch that; you…

For years, I’ve been getting the same question when I get to the hyperlink section of my “Writing for the Wired World” workshop: “Do you need permission to link to somebody else’s content?” I am not a lawyer, but I have read a fair amount on this subject. My understanding is that, with some very narrow exceptions, any content that is freely accessible on the web is…

I was going to wite up my observations of yesterday’s Skypecast editing of “For Immediate Release,” but Neville has done a great and comprehensive job of it, so I might as well just link to his post! I would only add that I would hope that when Skypecast gets out of beta, it will be with somewhat better sound quality. I’m accustomed to Skype…

AM and FM radio frequencies are controlled by governmental licensing authorities. Shows broadcast over those frequencies by by people without licenses are part of a culture known as “pirate radio.” In some countries, pirate radio broadcasters set up shop on the water, outside the jurisdiction of any country, but many governments still considered it a violation of the law if the signal was…