Posts videos about science that are freely available through creative commons and public domain licences.
Fediverse address:
@opensciencevids@tilvids.com
Tagged: PeerTube
The Arts Hole
A humorous and well-researched video documentary series about famous painters and artists, discussing their life and works. The voice over is nice and calm, and this is a very relaxing series to watch.
Fediverse address:
@theartshole@tilvids.com
Yatoimtop
Animator and musician who often combines these skills into self-made music videos, often featuring CGI 3D animations.
Fediverse address:
@yatoimtop@greatview.video
Blender
Blender is an extremely popular free open source software package for creating 3D and 2D animations, generating CGI effects for live action, and editing video. It’s available for Linux, Mac and Windows. They run their own PeerTube server on the Fediverse which is packed with short animated films, video tutorials and news about the software.
Fediverse address (videos):
@blender@video.blender.org
Fediverse address (announcements):
@Blender@mastodon.social
Nate Gullion
Video account where Gullion plays through story-based video games with a lighthearted commentary.
Fediverse address:
@nategullion@diode.zone
Slope’s Game Room
In-depth videos about video game history and related topics, especially covering the history of classic game series.
Fediverse address:
@slopesgameroom@tilvids.com
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
YesterKitchen
Cooking videos where the presenter prepares food and explains the history behind each dish. The dishes are often traditional American comfort foods.
Fediverse address:
@yesterkitchen@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
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:
@infinity64@tube.tchncs.de
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@diode.zone
Fediverse address (livestream):
@andy@andybalaam.uk.to
Chris Beckstrom
Musician who builds their own synthesisers, currently exploring algorithmic techno music.
Fediverse address:
@chrisbeckstrom@diode.zone
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. Highly recommended!
Fediverse address (main):
@blitzcitydiy@mastodon.social
Fediverse address (videos):
@blitzcitydiy@diode.zone
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
DivaShop
Videos all about make-up and beauty on a budget. Includes tutorials, reviews and more.
Fediverse address:
@divashop@diode.zone
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:
@chriswere@share.tube
Geotechdigital (aka Geotechland)
Video blogger who covers FOSS, community projects, Linux and other related tech stuff.
Fediverse address:
@geotechdigital@tilvids.com
Al’s Geek Lab
Videos about retro gaming, technology and related stuff, particularly MS-DOS PCs from the 1980s and 1990s.
Fediverse address:
@alsgeeklab@tilvids.com
Uglyhack
Makes tutorial videos about electronics, programming, DIY and other projects. The videos are released under creative commons.
Fediverse address:
@uglyhack@diode.zone
Space Quest Historian
Videos about retro adventure games, especially those made by Sierra in the 1980s and 1990s. Note that the videos feature quite a lot of swearing and adult humour.
Fediverse address:
@sqhistorian@spectra.video
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
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
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
Ink/Stitch
Free open source embroidery design extension for the FOSS drawing software Inkscape. Their Fediverse account provides video tutorials for using Ink/Stitch.
Fediverse address (in German and English):
@inkstitch@diode.zone
Let’s Talk Philosophy
Videos about philosophers, their ideas and their historical context.
Fediverse address:
@letstalkphilosophy@tilvids.com
Lil Momma Crochet
Crochet designer who does clear, step-by-step tutorial videos about crochet techniques.
Fediverse address:
@lilmommacrochet@diode.zone
Sean Hodgins
Video tutorials making open source hardware using 3D printers, recycled hardware and other materials, covering both advanced and simple projects.
Fediverse address:
@seanhodgins@diode.zone
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 (main account in English and French):
@yunohost@mastodon.social
Fediverse address (video account in English and French):
@yunohost@cinema.yunohost.support
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
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
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
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
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
GDQuest
Organisation that promotes the use of free open source software in game development, and posts videos all about this.
Fediverse address:
@gdquest@tilvids.com
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
Fedi.Video
Highlighting interesting videos and livestreams on the Fediverse, especially from PeerTube and OwnCast.
Fediverse address:
@FediVideo@social.growyourown.services
World of Fun and Travel
Travel videos from trips to Europe, Asia and elsewhere.
Fediverse address:
@worldoffunandtravel@tilvids.com
Alliterative
Videos about the etymology of the English language, presented by the historian Dr Mark Sundaram.
Fediverse address:
@alliterative@tilvids.com
Gemini Does Everything / Jason Cryer
Light-hearted videos about gaming, including indie titles, retro titles and physical board games.
Fediverse address:
@jason_cryer@spectra.video
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
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
Open Space Vids
Posts creative commons and public domain videos related to space, both contemporary and historical.
Fediverse address:
@openspacevids@tilvids.com
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
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
Minetest Videos
In-depth video reviews and tutorials about Minetest and its mods.
Fediverse address:
@nathansalapat@share.tube
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
Faith Humphrey Hill / Dartily Art Studio
Video account for artist combining knitting and drawing to create unique works of art.
Fediverse address:
@faith_humphrey_hill@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
Vex0r
Videos about retro pop culture history, especially from the 1990s and 1980s, including food, drink, technology, games, television etc.
Fediverse address:
@vex0r@tilvids.com
Ĝabbo ĉe Peertube
Video account about languages, especially Esperanto, and linguistics.
Fediverse address:
@gxabbo@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
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
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
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
Liam Woodard
Videos of a professional clown practising popular public domain songs with a guitar.
Fediverse address:
@socialgaff@diode.zone
Gentle Living Shop
Makes calm relaxing tutorial videos about making your own soaps, clothes, craft projects, and using libre software.
Fediverse address:
@craftykat@diode.zone
Open Tech Vids
Posts creative commons and public domain videos about technology, both modern and historical.
Fediverse address:
@opentechvids@tilvids.com
Linux User Space
Video series featuring informal discussion of the history of various Linux distributions and related topics
Fediverse address:
@linuxuserspace@tilvids.com
V Brigham
Veteran programmer for the venerable Commodore 64 home computer from 1982, who nowadays posts in-depth videos about developing software on the C64.
Fediverse address:
@v_brigham@tilvids.com
Veronica Explains
Beautifully put together video guides about modern Linux, retro computing and all kinds of random tech stuff.
Fediverse address (main):
@vkc@mspsocial.net
Fediverse address (videos):
@vkc@tinkerbetter.tube
James E. Petts
Videos about constructing and operating model railways, with a voice-over done in a 1950s style.
Fediverse address:
@jamespetts@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
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
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
Polykit
Posts and makes videos all about DIY synths and electronics
Fediverse address (main):
@polykit@chaos.social
Fediverse address (videos):
@polykit@makertube.net
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
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
RTP Privacy & Tech Tips
Videos about free open source software and hardware, especially with regard to privacy.
Fediverse address:
@rtp_tips@tube.tchncs.de
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
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
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
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
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
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
RE:Enthused
Videos all about retro computers and consoles including both highly obscure and well known machines. Covers the history of machines and looks at the hardware itself.
Fediverse address:
@reenthused@diode.zone
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
NewDayMedia
Posts fun short videos of a sausage dog doing things.
Fediverse address:
@newdaymedia@diode.zone
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
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