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Friday, May 16, 2008

Using web tools to collaborate between creatives.

Wisdom from the masses

Celtx

This is free downloadable software (Mac or PC) that is built around a script writing word processor. You can create storyboards, index cards, production schedules, and add photos. Once you’ve downloaded the software and created a production project, you can upload it to the Celtx (pronounced KELL-tix) website and share it with as many people as you want. Access can be either public or password encoded.

I was completely amazed by this product. I kept wondering “Why is this free?” It’s like a free version of FinalDraft! I kept waiting for the catch. I thought, “OK the software is free, but then they’ll hit you for a subscription to share the project data, which can only be done through their website.” But no! The sharing and serving is free too. There’s even production scheduling included that’s linked to the script. You can create and share multiple documents on the web with your team.

I think the drawback of CelTx compared to some of the other solutions is that it doesn’t feel very collaborative. I haven’t used it in a collaborative setting, so I could be wrong, but it seems like one person pushes data out to a bunch of other people who can then view it, edit it and add to it but there isn’t a lot here to foster collaboration. It’s not a completely one-way street, but it seems like a fairly rigid, non-customizable environment. That said, I think this is a very impressive tool for film and TV production. The centerpiece of CelTx definitely seems to be “the script.” If you’re looking for more of a visual method of collaborating, then this might not be for you, but it’s definitely a specialized solution for production, as opposed to the generic “project-based” solutions aimed at general business users.

Check it out at:

http://www.celtx.com

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Posted by Richard Harrington  on  05/19  at  07:45 PM

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Check out Apeer. It’s like IM for digital files. It’s the first and only application that enables individuals to enter into a synchronous and instant multi-user, participatory exchange where all parties can simultaneously view photos, hear music, and see videos in real time over the internet – all in one window. It also provides conversational tools with built-in voice and chat.

http://www.internetnews.com/webcontent/article.php/12221_3746076_1

Posted by  on  05/20  at  03:00 PM

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Hi Steve,

I am a collaboration blogger for a company called Octopz and a mediamaker with a film and video background, so I think I can chime in here with an additional, albeit biased, suggestion.

You and other film and video pros might want to have a look at our web-based collaboration software service at Octopz.com.

In a nutshell, Octopz allows a filmmaker or videographer to collaborate with clients and colleagues throughout the whole cycle of a project, from brainstorming, storyboarding, scripting and visualization right through to final cut and client approval.

It is a fully integrated web collaboration service that is specifically designed for creative pros, including filmmakers and videographers. In fact, our support for rich media, video and 3D is one of the key areas that distinguish us from other similar offerings which are geared more to print or web designers.

We are also the only fully released service (not alpha or beta) in this category of visual collaboration software to fully support integrated text, voice an video chat.

All anyone needs to use Octopz, on a PC, Mac or Linux, is a popular web-browser (Explorer, Firefox, Safari) and the Adobe Flash plug-in.

Octopz is not a free service, but it compares very well with other services that have similar capabilities, like Adobe Connect Professional.

A 15-day trial account is available on our website and I would be happy to meet you and any other PVC writers and readers in an Octopz room to go through its capabilities, and more importantly, to get any feedback you or others might have on our service.

For more on Octopz, including acclaim, awards and posts on creative collaboration you can visit the blog I edit at thepond.octopzlive.com

Best,

geo

Posted by geoperdis  on  05/21  at  08:37 AM

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