~ Early Web Links ~

Melvian's personal corner of the web features original animations, writings, and creative projects, with the latest work being a humorous short about a fictional 'rawrPhone 17' security feature. The site has a playful, quirky personality complete with dragon-themed humor, a guestbook, and a curated fonts section.

Adam Wilt's exhaustive technical reference on DV, DVCAM, and DVCPRO video formats covers everything from sampling theory and compression to camera reviews and nonlinear editing workflows. With detailed FAQs, format comparisons, and codec troubleshooting guides built up over two decades, this is the definitive stop for videographers and engineers working with digital video formats.

Jump Cut is a long-running journal of media criticism and film studies, covering cinema, television, and related cultural topics with scholarly depth. The splash page leads into an archive of essays and reviews that have shaped film criticism since the 1970s.

Created by Dr. Moira Sullivan, this international forum celebrates the life and work of Maya Deren, the pioneering U.S. avant-garde filmmaker and film theorist of the 1940s and 1950s. Visitors will find a filmography, biography notes, film stills, Haitian footage documentation, book and DVD recommendations, and reviews spanning Deren's influential body of work.

Harvey Deneroff, a veteran animation historian and journalist, shares in-depth commentary on animation history, film preservation, and industry figures on this thoughtful blog. Posts cover topics ranging from tributes to film preservationists like David Shepard to profiles of pioneering animators such as Lillian Friedman, making it a valuable resource for serious animation and film history enthusiasts.

AvgFilms is Erika's personal Neocities webspace built around her love of film and creative projects, including art, behind-the-scenes content, and analog horror fan videos. The site name and featured content (including a fan video for the analog horror series 'The Walten Files') point clearly to film and animation as the dominant interest.

AnimAction appears to be a site focused on animation, likely covering topics related to animated films, cartoons, or the art of animation. The minimal page text suggests a frames-based or Flash-driven site from the early web era centered on animation content.

iox is a creator-driven indie network showcasing independent animation, film, music, and web content from a community of passionate creators. The site acts as a hub with curated shows, community picks, original music playlists, and support for emerging indie animators.

Thunderfuel appears to be a creative portfolio or production site featuring video content, with a Vimeo presence suggesting a focus on motion work or filmmaking. The minimal interface centers attention on visual media, making it a showcase for video-based creative work.

Ian Page's blog documents 'The End of Television,' a video art event held in Pittsburgh featuring submissions from dozens of artists and live performances by groups like HiTEC and Valentine Trio. The site captures the buildup, submission calls, and photo documentation of this experimental media happening from 2008-2009.