jleidel

All, I wanted to go ahead and kick this off before we get running at OCIC. With the help of a close friend, I decided to start a new web venture specifically geared towards all things Porsche.

Given the recent explosion of rich media [eg, Web 2.0], we've entered an age where web/media space is becoming a serious commodity. As such, I decided to start a rich media site dedicated to videos, pictures and audio surrounding the Porsche habit.

Quite simple, RennTube is the 'YouTube' for Porsche fanatics. Its a free website dedicated to posting your videos, pictures and audio about your Porsche automobile. Users have modest limitations on how many pictures and videos they are permitted to post. As of now, I do not currently limit video uploads and picture uploads are limited to 50 albums of 100 pictures each [5000 images per user].

Its not solely geared towards 928 enthusiasts, but what better way to break it but to post lots of pictures and videos from OCIC!? I've setup groups based on model, Porsche racing-centric and tech-centric content. In the future, I hope to find individuals posting simple "How-To" videos for various technical items. Just like YouTube, RennTube has built-in functionality to post and/or embed your pictures and videos on other sites. [eg, Rennlist]

At the end of the day, the website is 100% free. I fully intend to keep it that way. I'm selling three ad spaces, but only to recoup what can be fairly pricey hosting fees [I have unlimited bandwidth and storage space].

The site graphics are not 100% complete. I'm a systems-programmer, not a Photoshop wiz.... so please be kind in critiquing the banners.

Without further adieu, I give you RennTube
www.renntube.com

shmark

Ok I'll see your exhaust video and raise you one Borla.

http://www.renntube.com/videos/2/198...y-pipe-+-borla

But I had a little trouble. The video shows on the home page as a recent and plays fine from there, but clicking on the above link doesn't work...then clicking the Continue link loads up a nested view of the home page again. Also the format of the video got stretched.

But kudos to putting together something like this, I know how difficult it is to get it going. Nice job!

jleidel

shmark, love it! Like I said, I'm still working out a few bugs... but it will get there. Considering YouTube/Google have 100's of developers, I'm happy with any progress :-)

6mil928

I registered looks like it's gonna be a cool idea.

jleidel

BTW, if anyone happens to be a Photoshop/GIMP/Adobe wiz, I could use a hand on the top banner. Tried my best with some 3D text in Blender3D.... but it could be better.

jleidel

To all who gave me initial feedback on RennTube, many thanks. After the site went public last night, coverage spiked and I've had almost 200 videos and 100 unique image views. Bandwidth spiked and the server handled it [I was sweating that one]. We have 20 members now and 500MB of content in 24 hours.

...just goes to show you how dedicated the Porsche following really is.

RKD in OKC

Like this...



Using your background...



And a red one...

jleidel

Wicked cool!

RKD in OKC

Check out this web site I am building for the local Porsche shop that works on my GTS...

Dumont's

Randy V

Nice, but rennlist already has a video vault area I think:

https://rennlist.com/forums/rennposi...ne-videos-144/

VehiGAZ

Sounds like Bill Gates telling people they don't have to use Firefox because Windows already has a browser built in...

jleidel

Eh... to his their own... but all I run at my house is Linux and Irix.

RKD: Those logos look awesome. If you don't mind, I'll grab those and get them integrated into the site CSS. [I'm also CSS st00pid, so it may take awhile...].

blitz928

Just joined and even uploaded a video! Great idea.

Try posting this to OT or 993 forum since they get the most traffic behind the 928 forum.

jmrjames

What a GREAT site !!!!