Connect with I.: 2007

10.12.2007

Episode 23

We'll be posting the new episode on connectwithi.com later today.
You'll be able to comment on the video right here.

10.06.2007

I Don't Want To Become Famous - 10/6

Getting reviewed at all is, in itself, a nice enough treat when you're producing a web series. But, the folks over at NewTeeVee.com really seem to get what we're trying to achieve with iChannel on various different levels. Craig Rubens wrote a pretty insightful review back around Episode 8, riffing off the fact we had "I" reading Kafka's The Trial.

Realizing that a lot of web series are entering their "sophomore seasons" (must be a back-to-school thing in the zeitgeist), Craig just published this article about just that and included i:Season Two. He starts the article with this bold statement:

"If you’re wondering why ABC (DIS) felt the need to have a Grey’s Anatomy spin-off, then you need to get away from the TV and come back to the Internet."

At a time when WGA members are voting whether or not to strike come November 1st (when the current contract expires) and effectively shut down all film development and television production in the process or wait until next summer to join forces with SAG and the DGA to shut down all Hollywood production of any kind - Craig's advice might be something that everyone should plan on doing anyway. The last time there was a writers' strike in Hollywood, it sparked the renaissance of reality television. This time around, internet-based entertainment just might be poised to make the same leap.

10.03.2007

Episode 22

We'll be posting the new episode on connectwithi.com later today. You'll be able to comment on the video right here.

10.01.2007

I Don't Want To Become Famous - 9/31

Sometimes it is difficult to tell exactly how far your reach is on the internet since being watched in Los Angeles could happen as easily as being watched in Tokyo. Our italian isn't that great but we found this article recently talking about the launch of the new season and website (we think).

9.27.2007

I Don't Want To Become Famous - 9/27

Revver recently featured i:Ep 21 on their homepage and wrote this blog about it. Unclealex describes how "I" sets itself apart from other "interactive" shows with the following:

"...here it’s less about a choice between A and B and more about the infinite possibilities your creative minds hold for the series."

9.23.2007

Episode 20 & 21

We'll be posting the new episodes tomorrow. And launching the updated website. You'll be able to comment on the latest episode right here.

8.14.2007

ichannel on your ipod or iphone!

Thanks to everyone (who is still out there) for being so patient in between episodes. There is a lot going on behind the scenes. One thing we've done is set-up "I" as a podcast so you can download episodes through itunes. Click here to subscribe to the podcast or click on the link in the right-hand column. For those of you with various other readers, visit the "I" collection on revver here and scroll over the "subscribe/podcast" button.

Thanks again for watching.

7.16.2007

I: Episode 19, Starting Over

I and his girl get reaccquainted.

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5.24.2007

I: Episode 18, I's Girl Returns

I receives another long-awaited visit.

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Episode 17 Video Response: nalts

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Thanks nalts!

5.22.2007

I: Episode 17, Nalts on ichannel?

I receives a long-awaited visit.

Thank you to Nalts for his cameo!

Episode 16 Video Response: ebunn1

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Thanks again ebunn1!

Episode 16 Video Response: WhoAmI2

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Episode 16 Video Response: bethbork

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Episode 16 Video Response: ivor1977

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5.10.2007

I: Ep #16, Rooftop Stakeout

I and his brother wait for Mitch Morely.

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Episode 15 Video Response: LimePeng1

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4.27.2007

I: Episode 15

Part One

Part Two

I returns to his "normal" life.

View part one of this episode on YouTube here and part two here.

Thank You From ichannel Video Response: ebunn1

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Thank You From ichannel Video Response: fitziefitz975

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4.23.2007

Thank You From ichannel

Thank you to all our subscribers. Without you there is no I.

To create the video we took clips from the show and re-processed them so that each frame is a photo-mosaic made entirely from our subscriber's icons to represent how vital they are to the series.

# of subscriber icons available for use: 2584

# of photo mosaic images/frames created: 1235

Most # of icons used in one image/frame: 6000

Photo mosaic software used: Mazaika 3.0 (www.mazaika.com)

To view actual images created for the mosaic part of this video go to: http://picasaweb.google.com/connectwithi

View this video on YouTube here.

For those who haven't seen it, here's a link to the poster for The Truman Show that used the same technology.

Episode Fourteen Video Response: Tinoxxx

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4.18.2007

Episode Fourteen Video Response: AVTPro

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Episode Fourteen Video Response: coretechs

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4.14.2007

I: Episode Fourteen

I makes his move.

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Episode Fourteen Video Response: colicchio17

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Thanks colicchio17 (especially for ordering a shirt)!

Episode Thirteen Video Response: jackryanlangston

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4.12.2007

Episode Thirteen Video Response: tvlover103

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4.11.2007

Episode One Video Response: bluebird20007

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Episode One Video Response: JackieDiamond24

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4.10.2007

Episode Thirteen Video Response: chrisvatah

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Episode Thirteen Video Response: theSoNgADaYdUdE

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Episode Thirteen Video Response: yoliman

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4.06.2007

Episode Thirteen Video Response: man1d2tran

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Thanks ACTORDAVIDTRAN aka man1d2tran!

Episode Thirteen Video Response: BlueBeastofKonoha

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Episode Thirteen Video Response: sanasinnersanctum

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Episode Thirteen Video Response: JoNPiNoY

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4.02.2007

You Can Buy Your I-Shirt with Paypal

One of our subscribers asked us about buying an I-Shirt with Paypal instead of having to use a credit card. We contacted Spreadshirt about it and this was their response:

"If a customer is in the US, then they can choose the Pay By Check option. Once they choose this option and place the order, then they will receive an email explaining how to pay for the order, including a PayPal option. The instructions and PayPal account are listed in this email for US customers."

We're not sure why this is a U.S. only option. We'll continue to look into it for our international subscribers.

Don't forget to comment or send us an e-mail to let us know how you like the shirt!

4.01.2007

Thank you Jill (aka xgobobeanx)!

Just wanted to thank Jill aka xgobobeanx for co-starring in Big Brother Blog #4. It was great meeting a fellow YouTuber for the first time. We think she did a fantastic job - hope you guys agree. Jill blogged about her experience filming with us here:

We've been approached by other YouTubers about doing cameos so stay tuned!

3.31.2007

Big Brother Blog #4

I's Big Brother gives a tutorial on "how to mack it with the ladies." (Co-starring xgobobeanx).

I: Episode Thirteen

I's big day in San Diego.

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3.30.2007

Episode Twelve Video Response: solman1234

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Episode Twelve Video Response(s): msjvariety

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Thanks again Stech aka msjvariety!

3.27.2007

Episode Twelve Video Response: kassidynet

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Episode Twelve Video Response: KingTrucker

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Episode Twelve Video Response: coretechs

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3.23.2007

We sold our first I-Shirt!

Actually, we've sold 4 of them. It's pretty surreal to think that there are people out there wearing a shirt with our logo and slogan on it. Just wanted to publically thank our first customers for supporting our production. We really appreciate it. Send us a picture or post a video response wearing the shirt and we'll feature it here.

For those of you who are interested, please visit ichannel.spreadshirt.com or click on the picture of the I-Shirt in the right hand column.

3.19.2007

Big Brother Blog #3

Big Brother decides to take up xgobobeanx on her offer and gets inspired to find his own theme song.

3.16.2007

I: Episode Twelve

I gets an early vacation.

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Episode Eleven Video Response: Mobo is back

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Thanks again Mobo aka m8018!

3.12.2007

Episode Eleven Video Response: yoliman

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3.08.2007

Our First Newspaper Article!

Alright, it's just our old college paper but it's exciting nonetheless. Many thanks to Annick Benavides for putting together such a great write-up. Click here to read the article.

Episode Eleven Video Response: SparkBugg

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Episode Eleven Video Response: sanasinnersanctum

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Episode Eleven Video Response: TheRealMojoMan

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3.06.2007

Episode Eleven Video Response: zakgeorge21

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Episode Eleven Video Response: AberdeenSoldier

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Episode Eleven Video Response: msjvariety

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3.02.2007

I: Episode Eleven

I begins to lose control.

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Big Brother Blog Video Response: xgobobeanx

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Thanks xgobobeanx!

Our First Radio Interview!

This Sunday (March 4th) around 4:15 pm CST, Craig DiFolco will be interviewed by Remy on WNBQ 101.5 in Bloomington, IN as part of his YouTuber of the Week radio segment. To listen, go to www.wbnq.com and click on "streaming audio - click here to listen live" at the top of the page or just click here.