Reader Feedback: MediaStorm Guide to Downloading from YouTube and Vimeo

I received some important feedback regarding my post from several weeks ago, MediaStorm Guide to Downloading from YouTube and Vimeo. “JY” writes, “KeepVid actually doesn’t work great on Mavericks because it has Java disabled/uninstalled.” This is true. Because Java has been used to launch attacks on Macs in the past, Apple decide to not pre-install it on OS X 10.9 (Mavericks). You can still download the software but for security reasons you may choose not to. Fortunately, when it comes to downloading videos, there are a plethora of alternatives to keepvid.com. We received recommendations for the free ClipConverter as well as MacX YouTube Downloader. A tutorial for the latter can be found here. My good pal Leandro Badalotti suggests the Torch Browser, which allows for downloads from more sites than just YouTube. Let us know what alternatives you’ve found in the comments below and thanks, as always, for the feedback.

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Job Alert: KPPC Hiring Multimedia Journalists

KPCC, Southern California Public Radio, is looking for two visual journalists to execute the station's digital photo and video news strategy. The positions are full-time based in Pasadena, CA. Summary This position will produce videos and photos to originate, complement and enhance the station’s digital news content, on-air programming, events and other news and information activities. The Visual Journalist will also contribute to the station’s news and public affairs information agenda by finding visual stories that can be developed across KPCC’s radio, digital and other platforms. The position also includes a role in training and guiding station content staff in the production of visual materials for all digital platforms, editing incoming reporter visuals and recording and producing in-house videos on a quick turnaround. Qualifications High School or equivalent required. BA or MA in journalism/communication (including photography/videography training) preferred. In the absence of formal education we will consider equivalent experience. 3-5 years of…

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Join Brian Storm for Storytelling Workshop at the University of Oregon

MediaStorm Executive Producer Brian Storm will visit the University of Oregon School of Journalism and Communication on February 20th-22nd, 2014 as the 2014 Frazier Journalist-in-Residence. While in attendance Brian will lead workshops for students and participate in discussions with faculty in addition to a leading a public presentation: Multimedia Storytelling @ MediaStorm from 7:00-9:00 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 20th in the Ford Alumni Center Ballroom. Members of the public and campus community are invited to attend at no charge. To register for the public workshop e-mail SOJC Event Manager Erika Vogt at evogt@uoregon.edu by February 15th, 2014.

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