Social Life Meets Social Good at RS POP Shop & UStream

Posted on 24. May, 2011 by melissagonzalez in Community, Events, RS Pop, fashion

Join Us Tonight as RS POP Shop joins forces with

Lifestyle +  Charity Magazine and Ms. New York Belleza Latina 2011 for The LC MAG PARTY for Fashion + Charity Event

featuring our current POP UP, the Medittera Collection.

An exquisite line of  24 karat gold handcrafted adornments artistically produced in Istanbul and featuring luxurious stones and dramatic settings inspired by artifacts from the Roman, Ottoman and Byzantine empires.

This EXCLUSIVE event supports Tamika & Friends, Inc. which raises awareness about cervical cancer and its link to
the human papillomavirus through a network of survivors and their friends.

Live Streaming on UStream

Sponsored by: Lionesque Style + RS POP Shop + Open Source Fashion + Her Journey Mag

Drinks Provided by: Mackmyra Swedish Whisky

Filmed By: LC TV Film Crew led by Jon Macapodi
Charming Drinks and Desserts to be provided and enjoyed!

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Molly Barnes Brown Bag Lunch with Charles Mingus III (USTREAM VIDEO)

Posted on 28. Jan, 2010 by Birdsong in Arts, Events, Hotel

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Tech Tuesday: LIVE Streaming Platforms ///Quick REVIEW///

Posted on 15. Dec, 2009 by Birdsong in Community, Hotel

This week I set out to review the different options available for LIVE internet broadcasting. There are a number of options and platforms available. The best advice is to determine YOUR needs and pick the one that suits you best.

Here is my best of list

1. USTREAM.tv
2. livestream.com
3. justin.tv
4. Qik.com
5. Kyte.tv

Some of these platforms don’t offer services that others do…for example Qik is meant only for mobile phones. while USTREAM allows streaming from a PC or mobile (iphone).

USTREAM

Right now USTREAM is my favorite. It’s really popular and offers some high profile content as well as a ton of user generated LIVE and archived content.

Pros

1. You can use flash media live encoder (if you have a fast PC) for HQ broadcasts.
2. Easy. Like really f%#ing easy.
3. New broadcaster app for iphone allows for spontaneous LIVE streaming (don’t forget to jailbrake and install ‘mobile substrate’ so you can stream over 3g).

Cons

1. Limited quality with mac (no plugin).
2. Messy UI sort of reminds me of myspace (not a good thing).
3. Player app for iphone doesn’t work (that sucks).
4. The ‘youtube’ of LIVE internet broadcast (at least for now).

Livestream.com

Pros

1. Gorgeous design. Site is beautiful, and easy to navigate.
2. Standalone app for mac (can broadcast using h.264).

Cons

1. Annoying (video) ads.
2. Unreliable recording (archiving) with mac app (to be fair: the mac app is still in beta)

Justin.TV

Pros

1. Says it’s compatible with Quicktime Broadcaster (HQ broadcasting for mac)
2. Very experimental (lots of lifecasting going on here).
3. Nice design.

Cons

1. I only got QT Broadcaster working for a minute…(crap).
2. Have you ever heard of justin.tv? (now you have).

Qik

Pros

1. Qik is pretty awesome.
2. Live video from your iphone (jailbroken), and certain Nokia handsets.
3. Syndicates really well. Press the red button and it posts to facebook (live and archived video) posts to youtube, twitter, tumblr, etc.

Cons

1. Only works on mobile phones.

Kyte

Pros

1. OK site design.
2. Offers mobile and PC broadcasting.
3. Quality seems good.

Cons

1. Have you ever heard of kyte?
2. Site seems heavily geared to their pay model and a little hard to navigate because of it.
3. Hard to navigate to FAQ and other HELP info.

Come back here every tuesday for more technology related reviews and best of lists.

Cheers,

-John Birdsong

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Roger Smith Pop-up Shop Features Designer Gail Travis of NFP Studios

Posted on 10. Oct, 2009 by AdamWallace in Community, Hotel, RS Pop, fashion

New Forms & Perspectives by Gail Travis fosters the concept of transformation and versatility.

After working in the high-end fashion design world in NYC for the past 8 years, for companies such as Calvin Klein, Shelly Steffee, and Vera Wang, Gail has launched her own brand free from mainstream trends. Each piece she designs has the ability to link, layer, fold, snap, shift and/or connect. Her collection is inspired by her surroundings, personal interactions and movement, and architecture and sculpture.

NFP emphasizes the freedom of expression through fashion!- Melissa Gonzalez, Host of Homemade BFFs

We will be showcasing her Knitwear label at the Roger Smith Hotel in NYC on Tuesday, Oct 13th. From 12-2pm you can tune in to our live stream of an Artist at Work! Powered by Panman Productions at http://www.panmanproductions.com/ see her secrets to knitting and weaving her unique creations.

Also you can come visit us at the Roger Smith Hotel on 47th Street and Lexington Avenue on Tuesday, Oct 13th from 6-9pm for NFP Studio’s Knitwear Trunkshow Sale.

The NFP Trunk show will feature sweaters, dresses and accessories build on a foundation of jersey cami tops, tanks and leggings. Ideal time to get yourself fashionably prepared for the Fall and Winter seasons with a stylish versatile look!

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