DNC Coverage
I have got to say, the live feed that the Democrats at broadcasting via the web of the Democratic National Convention is pretty nice. It’s not that I really want to participate in the hopechangefreehealthcaresocialism love fest, but I’d rather get a raw feed without the news networks’ comments or dilution.
I’m not going to link the actual site that the feed is on (because I don’t want to pimp the Democrats more than I already am), however it is easy to find. The feed is pretty impressive with a “TV Guide like” schedule and previously recorded video that you can watch as well as live video, and looks to be HD. You have to have Windows with Silverlight installed to watch (Mac users can too), however no love for the Linux crowd.
Here is where I rib the Tennessee and US Libertatian Party. You guys should take a look at this technology and take note. A live feed on CSPAN occasionaly, or prerecorded speech is not enough. A live internet feed insures that people can get the entire event unabridged and untainted by biased opinion. Virtually speaking it gives “new media” (bloggers, podcasters, vloggers, etc) a press pass to event without having to travel.
Cost-wise, it is relatively inexpensive to broadcast via the Internet. The more eyes that are on Libertarian events, the better for the party and the movement as a whole.
If nothing else, I would like the state and national parties to sell convention DVDs with the highlights and speeches, or place them on YouTube.
The technology is there to reach a larger audience, it just needs to be leveraged, and soon.