California Wildfires Coverage:

Beet.tv: New York Times solicits user-generated video of California wildfires.

NewTeeVee: The TV network anchors, might be able to bring gravitas and high production values to our screens, but it is user captured and uploaded videos are what put the tragedy (or news) in the right human perspective, shaking the very core of our souls.

Broadcasting & Cable: TV stations in Southern California are using multiple media platforms to cover the fires.



Other News in Online Video:


Hollywood Reporter: The creators behind FunnyOrDie.com have a new idea to give their site life: death-defying sports. The site announced Tuesday that it is launching ShredOrDie.com, a site featuring shortform video aimed at the skater, snowboarder and other extreme-sports communities, with pro skateboarder Tony Hawk.

Variety: MySpace film assembles cast.

Beet.tv: Although the Google/Nielsen deal is not about online video, Scott Ross, who heads marketing at Nielsen Online, explains how his company is creating new products to more accurately track how many folks watch what.