Robin Good’s New Media Picks of the Week: n.29

Sharewood Picnic is my weekly basket of goods, tools and services found in the last week. Including several newly-released resources, these little gems can help you better understand and utilize the independent publishing revolution we are witnessing.

Feel free to download, test and try-out any of them. They are all readily available for immediate access.

Here is this week’s list:

1. Agent for independent musicians to license work for TV and film
2. Collaborative work software based on Skype API
3. Calendar software that networks desktops and mobile devices
4. Advertising service where advertisers bid for your ad space
5. Blog syndication via email
6. Photo-sharing site with captions
7. BitTorrent client with RSS capabilities
8. Video blogs directory
9. Video blogs open discussion group
10. Song-a-day RSS feed with Creative Commons-licensed music

Here the full details:

1. Pump Audio
   
   Pump Audio works like an agent for independent musicians, allowing them to license their work for use in TV, film and advertising without losing ownership to major labels. A solution for musicians and producers alike, Pump Audio can be a bridge between musicians looking to get exposure and producers looking for quality music for their program, film or advert. Featuring a catalog of over 10,000 songs, Pump Audio includes a customizable search feature so producers and advertisers can find exactly the kind of music they need. The service delivers music through the “PumpBox,” a specialized device that lets producers listen to thousands of songs without streaming or downloading individual tracks. All music is available in CD quality, is instantly licensed and the integrates with Avid or FinalCutPro, so editing is easy. Pump Audio artists enter into a non-exclusive agreement that allows them to keep all publishing and master copyrights and does not inhibit ability to secure a record deal in the future. Their one-year contracts detail that musicians receive 50 percent of all licensing fees as well as any future royalties. There is no fee to for musicians to join.
   http://pumpaudio.com/
2. Verosee
   
   Verosee is a program based on the Skype API that combines collaborative remote work capabilities with the benefits of Skype. With enormous implications for businesses, Verosee lets users create workspaces to store files that can be accessed and updated by other team members - ensuring all files are the most recent version. Anyone working on a project can then see which team members are online, where they are located globally and which are active in the workspace. Verosee also allows you to permit and restrict users’ access and invite new users. This is all built on top of the Skype software that lets you communicate with other team members using instant messenger, voice and now video conferencing services. Skype and Verosee are both free to download and use, although charges apply when calling landlines or mobile phones.
   http://www.verosee.com/…

Here my other selections…