iYule.tv

During the holidays last year on GeekBrief.TV, we often had a fireplace video playing on the monitor by my desk. People asked me to make it available, but we didn’t own the video and we didn’t feel comfortable releasing it.

In late October 2007, we were having a conversation with Geoff Smith about a Christmas album project. We were also learning more about Paul Colligan’s feed management application called Premium Cast. Paul suggested we produce an original iYule Log video for iPods, iPhones, zunes and other portable players, and have it scored by the ever-so-brilliant, Geoff Smith.

Geoff hopped on board right away. Paul helped us get set up on Premium Cast so we could sell the video. My mom’s husband shot the video. Neal produced the sound and visual effects, and I did the Web site.

This is something we’ve worked on nights and weekends for almost a month and we hope it’s something that will warm your heart and bring smiles to the faces of friends you share it with.

If you’re giving someone an iPod that plays video this year, load it up with the iYule Log.

If you’re taking that special someone in your life out for a nice holiday dinner, load iYule Log on your iPod and put it on the table for a touch of whimsical romance.

Proceeds will be split by the producers and a percentage will go to three of our favorite charities. Geoff chose the Songs of Love Foundation, a charity that provides personalized songs for chronically and terminally ill children and young adults. Paul has chosen LitLiberation, the largest online literacy experiment in history. Neal and I have chosen Heifer International, a non-profit that helps families in poverty by giving them valuable live animals to provide eggs, milk and farming help.

The video we’ve produced is a cozy multi-sensory experience that pulls me into the romantic essence of a fireplace, every time I turn it on to watch.

story by Cali Lewis, host of GeekBrief.tv