Animator and musician who often combines these skills into self-made music videos, often featuring CGI 3D animations.
Fediverse address:
@yatoimtop@greatview.video
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Mike Conley
Works on Firefox for Mozilla, and runs a live stream featuring programming techniques called “The Joy of Coding”. The stream is on Twitch and PeerTube, and there’s an archive of past episodes on PeerTube.
Fediverse address:
@mconley@diode.zone
Robert Kingett
Writer, blogger and advocate for accessibility, especially in open source and publishing. Blind.
Fediverse address (main):
@WeirdWriter@caneandable.social
Fediverse address (audio & video):
@weirdwriter@spectra.video
Jan Beta
Restores and fixes old computers, consoles and other bits of retro technology, often posting detailed videos about the repair process.
Fediverse address (main):
@janbeta@chaos.social
Fediverse address (videos):
@jan_beta@makertube.net
Bacalao
Bacalao is an electronic musician, DJ, remixer and veteran of the Amiga demo scene with eclectic influences.
Fediverse address (video and audio):
@bacalao@v.basspistol.org
Obsidian Urbex Photography
Globetrotting photographer taking pictures and blogging about abandoned buildings and structures around the world.
Fediverse address (main):
@ObsidianUrbex@photog.social
Fediverse address (videos):
@obsidianurbex@lostpod.space
Babu Menos
Indie pop singer-songwriter and musician who embeds sounds from everyday objects found around the house mixed with conventional instruments. The songs are serious and high quality, despite the unusual method of performing them!
Fediverse address (main):
@babumenos@sunny.garden
Fediverse address (videos):
@babumenos@makertube.net
Operation: Puppet
Professional designer and builder of sweet funny puppets (somewhat inspired by muppets), also livestreams and writes about their creation.
Fediverse address (main):
@operationpuppet@puppet.town
Fediverse address (videos):
@kevin@puppet.zone
Polykit
Posts and makes videos all about DIY synths and electronics
Fediverse address (main):
@polykit@chaos.social
Fediverse address (videos):
@polykit@makertube.net
Lee Smith’s Workshop
Retro computing fan and 3D printing enthusiast restoring classic 8-bit and 16-bit computers, consoles and accessories, often designing new cases for them. Makes videos documenting the restorations.
Fediverse address (videos):
@lee_smiths_workshop@makertube.net
Fediverse address (non-video posts):
@lsw@oldbytes.space
Kandid
Creates works of experimental video art, usually involving abstract computer generated imagery.
Fediverse address (main):
@kandid@chaos.social
Fediverse address (videos):
@kandid@diode.zone
Let’s Talk Philosophy
Videos about philosophers, their ideas and their historical context.
Fediverse address:
@letstalkphilosophy@tilvids.com
World of Fun and Travel
Travel videos from trips to Europe, Asia and elsewhere.
Fediverse address:
@worldoffunandtravel@tilvids.com
Infinity64
Posts old public information films and PSAs made by various governments and public bodies around the world. Note that due to the films being designed as public warnings, they may contain deliberately disturbing imagery.
Fediverse address:
@edanosborne@spectra.video
Topaz / The Industrious Rabbit
Artist and retro computing fan, also runs a video account and photo account dedicated to retro computing / retro gaming topics. Particularly interested in the Commodore Amiga.
Fediverse address (main):
@TopazRabbit@oldbytes.space
Fediverse address (videos):
@topazrabbit@makertube.net
Fediverse address (photos):
@Topaz@pix.hackerbun.social
Arthur Pizza
Videos mostly about technology, especially free open source software, Linux and PC accessories. The videos are a mixture of features, tutorials and news items. There are also some interesting wild card non-technical videos too.
Fediverse address:
@art@tilvids.com
Gardiner Bryant
Video maker, FOSS and Linux enthusiast. Especially interested in Linux gaming and the Steam Deck, which feature regularly in their videos.
Fediverse address (main):
@gardiner_bryant@mastodon.online
Fediverse address (videos):
@gbryant@subscribeto.me
Andy Balaam
In-depth tutorial videos and livestreams about software development with many different programming languages and platforms, including Rust, Lisp, Python, JavaScript, Java, Ruby, Android etc.
Fediverse address (videos):
@andybalaam@video.infosec.exchange
Fediverse address (livestream):
@andy@andybalaam.uk.to
Guy Jantic
Posts videos of songs he’s working on, some of them rather silly such as a love song about a “beholder” monster.
Fediverse address:
@guyjantic@tube.tchncs.de
Mans1
French langauge hiphop artist from Switzerland, who creates music tracks and music videos. The tracks often have a nice laidback quality to them, mixing the countryside with the city.
Fediverse address (in French and English):
@mans1@v.basspistol.org
PeerTube
A Fediverse video sharing and livestreaming, platform, sort of like YouTube but federated onto lots of independent servers. Because it’s part of the Fediverse, you can follow PeerTube accounts from Mastodon etc. PeerTube accounts can also be followed through RSS.
Fediverse address:
@peertube@framapiaf.org
Sciasm
Metal musician and artist who posts in German and English.
Fediverse address (main, in German and English):
@bestiaexmachina@metalhead.club
Fediverse address (videos, in German and English):
@bestiaexmachina@video-cave-v2.de
Linux User Space
Video series featuring informal discussion of the history of various Linux distributions and related topics
Fediverse address:
@linuxuserspace@tilvids.com
Chris Were (videos)
An entertaining collection of videos about Linux, FOSS, computing, gaming, technology and sometimes random other stuff such as tea, vegan food and fountain pens. Were presents with a laid back, calm style which is relaxing to watch.
Fediverse address:
@chris@video.thepolarbear.co.uk
Moxxi
The adventures of Moxxi, a Pembroke Welsh Corgi with a lovely smile.
Fediverse address (main):
@moxxi@mastodon.social
Fediverse address (videos):
@moxxi@makertube.net
MIT+K12 Videos
Video account presenting dummies’ guides to science and tech, made by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. They are officially aimed at schools, but they work just as well as for any absolute beginner.
Fediverse address:
@mitk12videos@tilvids.com
Rail Casual
Video series about trains with an ambient feel, as if you were just standing there watching them go past. Filmed in Washington state, USA.
Fediverse address:
@rail_casual@tilvids.com
The Linux Experiment
Videos devoted to the Linux OS, software for Linux, Linux-based phones, FOSS, de-Googlising and related topics. The videos include news items, reviews, features and tutorials aimed at a wide range of skill levels.
Fediverse address (main):
@thelinuxEXP@mastodon.social
Fediverse address (videos):
@thelinuxexperiment@tilvids.com
PublicSpaces
A non-profit coalition of Dutch broadcasters, museums, arts organisations etc. campaigning for an ethical internet. They organise conferences on this topic, and run their own Fediverse servers.
Fediverse address (main, in Dutch and English):
@publicspaces@publicspaces.net
Fediverse address (videos, in Dutch and English):
@publicspaces@video.publicspaces.net
Fediverse address (podcasts, in Dutch and English): @TheTimeIsNow@podcast.publicspaces.net
9to5Linux
News, reviews, tutorials and videos about Linux and free open source software.
Fediverse address (main):
@9to5linux@floss.social
Fediverse address (videos):
@9to5linux@tilvids.com
Nerd Out With Me! (aka The Attic Dwellers)
Videos featuring mainly 1980s and 1990s childhood nostalgia, including films, television, food, books and assorted cultural phenomena.
Fediverse address (videos):
@theatticdwellers@tilvids.com
Fediverse address (posts):
@NerdOutWithMe@mastodon.social
RTP Privacy & Tech Tips
Videos about free open source software and hardware, especially with regard to privacy.
Fediverse address:
@rtp_tips@tube.tchncs.de
FediLab
Free open source Android app for using many different Fediverse platforms including Mastodon, PixelFed, Friendica, PeerTube and more. It’s free if you download it from F-Droid, and paid if you download from Google Play.
Fediverse address:
@apps@toot.fedilab.app
Beeld en Geluid
The Netherlands Sound & Vision museum. They have a massive archive of thousands of videos available on the Fediverse.
Fediverse address (in Dutch):
@nisv@peertube.beeldengeluid.nl
More Fun Making It
Videos about repairing classic 8-bit and 16-bit computers such as the Sinclair ZX Spectrum, Commodore 64, Commodore Amiga, Amstrad CPC etc. Also repairs games consoles, other tech and accessories.
Fediverse address:
@morefunmakingit@makertube.net
Coreyartus
Illustrator who creates charming and pretty storybook art for children’s stories, cards and stationery. Also has a regular livestream where they create artworks.
Fediverse address (main):
@coreyartus@mastodon.art
Fediverse address (videos and live streaming):
@coreyartus@makertube.net
Next Generation Internet (NGI)
European Union initiative which is helping to fund free open decentralised social media like Mastodon and PeerTube, as well as many other libre online projects.
Fediverse address (main):
@EC_NGI@ec.social-network.europa.eu
Gamer’s Tavern
In-depth videos about tabletop role-playing games, including the history of the hobby and reviews of new releases.
Fediverse address:
@abstruse@makertube.net
Geotechdigital (aka Geotechland)
Video blogger who covers FOSS, community projects, Linux and other related tech stuff.
Fediverse address:
@geotechdigital@tilvids.com
Alliterative
Videos about the etymology of the English language, presented by the historian Dr Mark Sundaram.
Fediverse address:
@alliterative@tilvids.com
Liz / Blitz City DIY
Electronics technician who does fun colourful videos about electronics projects, 3D printing and plays self-written music on self-built synthesisers. Also does knitting, woodwork and assorted other stuff.
Fediverse address (main):
@blitzcitydiy@mastodon.social
Fediverse address (videos):
@liz@makertube.net
Michael Coorlim
Author of the Galvanic Century and Shadow Decade book series, indie game developer, also makes videos about retro games and comic books.
Fediverse address (main):
@mcoorlim@mastodon.gamedev.place
Fediverse address (videos):
@mcoorlim@spectra.video
Open Science Vids
Posts videos about science that are freely available through creative commons and public domain licences.
Fediverse address:
@opensciencevids@tilvids.com
Ewen Bell
Professional editorial photographer, especially travel photos, and keen to share knowledge about it. Creates beautiful tutorial videos about photography, cameras, lenses and travel.
Fediverse address (main):
@ewen@photog.social
Fediverse address (videos):
@ewenbell@makertube.net
Thomas Preece
Creates videos on musical instruments and folk songs, arranges classical and folk for ukulele and ocarina. Also interested in board games, genealogy, esperanto etc.
Fediverse address (videos):
@thomas@video.thomaspreece.net
Fediverse address (personal account):
@thomas@thomaspreece.net
The National Infrastructure Commission for Wales / Comisiwn Seilwaith Cenedlaethol Cymru
Advises the Welsh government on what infrastructure the country needs.
Fediverse address (main, in English and Welsh):
@nicw@toot.wales
Fediverse address (videos, in English and Welsh):
@nicw@urbanists.video
Fediverse address (photos):
@NICW@pix.toot.wales
Setto
Creates electronic “cybersoul” music, often mixing an ambient soundtrack with urban imagery, surreal video effects and spoken word. Setto is part of the Basspistol musical syndicate which runs Fediverse instances and other libre services.
Fediverse address:
@setto@v.basspistol.org
The Living Birdhouse
Daily videos from a garden birdhouse with a camera hidden inside it. The videos cover everything from the creation of a nest to the raising of chicks.
Fediverse address:
@gnatho@makertube.net
Chris Beckstrom
Musician who builds their own synthesisers, currently exploring algorithmic techno music.
Fediverse address:
@chrisbeckstrom@diode.zone
Big Car
Videos all about cars and automotive history, often focusing on the history of one particular model or brand.
Fediverse Address:
@bigcar@tilvids.com
DivaShop
Videos all about make-up and beauty on a budget. Includes tutorials, reviews and more.
Fediverse address:
@divashop@diode.zone
Thunderbird
The popular free open source desktop email app, available for Linux, Mac and Windows. As well as email, it also works as an RSS news reader, XMPP client and IRC client.
Fediverse account (main):
@thunderbird@mastodon.online
Fediverse account (videos):
@thunderbird@tilvids.com
Joe Gran
Animator who does fun, surreal, sometimes sweet and sometimes disturbing short videos. Gran also runs a PeerTube server hosting lots of animators at greatview.video.
Fediverse address:
@joe@greatview.video
FreeTech Project
Non-profit initiative helping people use technology in a more financially, socially and environmentally sustainable manner, mainly relying on FOSS wherever possible. Provides help to everyone, regardless of technical skill level. Based in South Yorkshire, UK.
Fediverse address (main):
@freetechproject@floss.social
Fediverse address (videos):
@freetechproject@tilvids.com
Privacy International
Long-established charity and campaign group that has fought for the right to privacy since 1990.
Fediverse address (main):
@privacyint@mastodon.xyz
Fediverse address (videos):
@privacyint@media.privacyinternational.org
Engineer Guy
Videos about engineering, science and the design of everyday objects. Presented by Bill Hammack, a professor of Chemical Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
Fediverse address:
@engineerguytilvids@tilvids.com
Noel’s Retro Lab
Videos looking at classic home computers of the 1980s and 1990s, especially about repairing their electronics. Machines covered include the ZX Spectrum, Amstrad CPC, Commodore 64, Commodore Amiga etc and many accessories of the period.
Fediverse address:
@noel_llopis@makertube.net
Minetest Videos
In-depth video reviews and tutorials about Minetest and its mods.
Fediverse address:
@nathansalapat@share.tube
BinaryDigit
Posting DJ set videos covering trance, chiptune, and dance music. Also posts clips from video game livestreams.
Fediverse address:
@binarydigit@makertube.net
Niccolò Ve
KDE developer posting lots of interesting videos all about software created by the KDE community and related topics.
Fediverse address:
@veggero@tube.kockatoo.org
Heartland Urbanist / Matt Caffrey
Organiser and urbanist based in Ohio, USA, creating videos about city planning, housing reform and public transport improvement. Especially interested in the American Midwest and its return to urbanism.
Fediverse address (urban planning videos):
@heartlandurbanist@urbanists.video
Fediverse address (personal account):
@mattcaff@union.place
YunoHost
Version of Linux which makes it as easy as possible to install and maintain your own self-hosted online services. There’s a really easy graphical interface, it works on home servers or remote ones, and it supports older and lower powered computers too.
Fediverse address:
@yunohost@toot.aquilenet.fr
Libre Graphics Meeting
Annual conference discussing free open source graphics software, including graphic design, digital painting and more. The conferences have been happening every year since 2006, though the pandemic has somewhat complicated things recently.
Fediverse address (main):
@lgm@post.lurk.org
Fediverse address (videos):
@lgm@conf.tube
Michelle / The Giddy Stitcher
Crafts enthusiast, posts about cross-stitch, knitting, crochet, sewing. Also makes videos about these topics.
Fediverse address (main):
@thegiddystitcher@sunny.garden
Fediverse address (videos):
@michellemay@makertube.net
TFFP Podcast
Podcast founded in 2006 to review technology and games to assess how accessible they are for blind people. Also does livestreams and videos, the livestreams are available later on the video account.
Fediverse address (main):
@podcast@tffp.masto.host
Fediverse address (videos):
@ke7zum@diode.zone
Denman Rooke
Professional illustrator, art director and concept artist, often working on fantasy-themed projects and games. Has worked on Magic the Gathering, D&D and the Pathfinder RPG.
Fediverse address (main):
@denmanrooke@social.coop
Fediverse address (videos):
@denmanrooke@makertube.net
S-ol
Designs and creates electronics and 3D printing projects, for example colourful glowing keyboards.
Fediverse address (main):
@s_ol@merveilles.town
Fediverse address (videos):
@s_ol@diode.zone
Fedi.Video
Highlighting interesting videos and livestreams on the Fediverse, especially from PeerTube and OwnCast.
Fediverse address:
@FediVideo@social.growyourown.services
The Workbench
Videos about radiation and radioactivity created by an amateur enthusiast. It also features urban exploration of abandoned places that relate to radioactivity, and videos on assorted other topics.
Fediverse address:
@thebench@diode.zone
Ĝabbo ĉe Peertube
Video account about languages, especially Esperanto, and linguistics.
Fediverse address:
@gxabbo@share.tube
Blender
Professional free open source software package for creating 3D and 2D animations, generating CGI effects for live action, and editing video.
Fediverse address (videos):
@blender@video.blender.org
Fediverse address (announcements):
@Blender@mastodon.social
Dr Johnny Blanchard / RE:Enthused
Retro computing expert and author. Creates videos on vintage computers and consoles, including both highly obscure and well known machines. Provides the historical context of the devices, and explores the technical details of the hardware itself.
Fediverse address (main):
@jonn_blanchard@retrochat.online
Fediverse address (videos):
@johnny_blanchard@makertube.net
Fediverse address (photos):
@jonn_blanchard@metapixl.com
Ethical Revolution
Runs a website giving people practical options for a more ecologically sustainable and positive future, featuring the guide “26 steps to a better world”.
Fediverse address (main):
@ethicalrevolution@climatejustice.social
Fediverse address (videos):
@ethicalrevolution@spectra.video
Faith Humphrey Hill / Dartily Art Studio
Video account for artist combining knitting and drawing to create unique works of art.
Fediverse address:
@dartilyartstudio@makertube.net
Liam Woodard
Videos of a professional clown practising popular public domain songs with a guitar.
Fediverse address:
@socialgaff@diode.zone
Space Quest Historian
Makes videos about retro adventure games, especially those made by Sierra in the 1980s and 1990s. Note that the videos often feature quite a lot of swearing and adult humour.
Fediverse address (main):
@sqhistorian@dosgame.club
Fediverse address (videos):
@sqhistorian@spectra.video
The White Wolf
German-language video account that features “Let’s Plays” of popular PC games, and makes their own gaming tech videos. The Let’s Plays are mainly AAA story-driven games.
Fediverse address (in German):
@the_white_wolf@video-cave-v2.de
Veronica Explains
Beautifully put together video guides about modern Linux, retro computing and all kinds of random tech stuff.
Fediverse address (main):
@vkc@linuxmom.net
Fediverse address (videos):
@vkc@tinkerbetter.tube
Uglyhack
Makes tutorial videos about electronics, programming, DIY and other projects. The videos are released under creative commons.
Fediverse address:
@uglyhack@diode.zone
Raghukamath
Professional illustrator and artist from India, free open source software enthusiast who uses libre tools such as Krita. Makes art videos and tutorials using Krita.
Fediverse address (main):
@raghukamath@raghukamath.com
Fediverse address (videos):
@raghukamath@makertube.net