Uploading public domain and creative commons documentaries to PeerTube.
Fediverse address (videos):
@documentaries@fedi.video
Tagged: Videos
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
VideoLAN / VLC
Non-profit organisation developing free open source software related to videos and other types of media. Its most famous software is the media player VLC (VideoLAN Client).
Fediverse address:
@videolan@floss.social
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
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
LibreTube
Free open source Android app providing an alternative frontend for YouTube.
Fediverse address:
@libretube@fosstodon.org
diyelectromusic
Blogger and video maker who features simple DIY electronic music projects including building your own synthesiser.
Fediverse address (main):
@diyelectromusic@mastodon.social
Fediverse address (videos):
@diyelectromusic@makertube.net
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
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
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
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
Linux User Space
Video series featuring informal discussion of the history of various Linux distributions and related topics
Fediverse address (videos):
@linuxuserspace@tilvids.com
Play History
Video game researcher, creator of the Play History video series and author of upcoming arcade history book.
Fediverse address:
@PlayHistory@oldbytes.space
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
Penance RPG
Podcasts and livestreams featuring tabletop RPG sessions, with emphasis on storytelling, comedy and horror.
Fediverse address:
@PenanceRPG@dice.camp
Ctrl Alt Rees
Videos about retro gaming and retro computing, especially Atari systems and DOS PCs but also many other computers and consoles.
Fediverse address (videos):
@rees@makertube.net
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
Ruth Mottram
Climate scientist at the Danish Meteorological Institute, studying ice and the atmosphere in the Arctic, Greenland and Antarctic.
Fediverse address (main):
@Ruth_Mottram@fediscience.org
Fediverse address (videos):
@ruth_mottram@tilvids.com
Ottawa Biking Adventures
Posting videos of bike rides and cycling in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
Fediverse address:
@deathbydenim@spectra.video
Pixels for Breakfast
Gaming video essays, podcasts, reviews etc, mainly about indie titles but also mainstream releases. Run by former game journalists and developers.
Fediverse address:
@pixelsforbreakfast@mstdn.games
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
OpenPlanetary
Non-profit organisation helping planetary scientists and software developers to share and improve planetary data and tools.
Fediverse address (videos):
@openplanetary_media@solarsystem.video
Midge Sinnaeve
Digital artist who creates abstract cgi images and looping videos, often with an intriguing organic feel.
Fediverse address:
@mantissa@mastodon.art
legraLeGra
Urban and rural cycling videos from New York, USA. Day job as a climate scientist.
Fediverse address (videos):
@atthenius@urbanists.video
OBS / Open Broadcaster Software
Free open source software for video recording and live streaming.
Fediverse address:
@OBSProject@mastodon.social
Lightcurve Films
Producing videos about planetary science and related topics.
Fediverse address (videos):
@lightcurvefilms_socialmedia@solarsystem.video
Jess the Dessert Geek
Makes videos about desserts including chocolate, cakes, ice creams and other sweet treats. Also posts about accessibility and chronic illness.
Fediverse address:
@dessertgeek@weirder.earth
Morris Dance Channel
Videos of traditional English morris dancing.
Fediverse address (videos):
@morris_dance@spectra.video
alxd / solarpunk prompts
Programmer, hacker, solarpunk enthusiast, educator, activist and writer. Co-author of the Solarpunk Prompts podcast.
Fediverse address (in Polish & English):
@alxd@writing.exchange
Fediverse address (videos):
@alxd@tube.tchncs.de
The Planetary Research Co-operative
Non-profit organisation promoting planetary science research.
Fediverse address (videos):
@planetary_research_media@solarsystem.video
El Perro Negro / Spanish Highs Mountain Adventures
Videos of hiking and climbing in the Sierra Nevada and Granada Province of Andalucia in Spain.
Fediverse address (videos):
@spanish_highs@video.infosec.exchange
Harrybo
Rally fan making videos and livestreams of rally / WRC racing games.
Fediverse address (videos):
@harrybo@video.gamerstavern.online
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
Franz Graf
Videos of hiking and mountain biking in the hills and mountains of Germany.
Fediverse address (videos):
@hikingdude@video.franzgraf.de
Arcade Shopper
Retro computing and retro gaming videos, especially the Texas Instruments TI-99/4A home computer and classic arcade games.
Fediverse address (videos):
@arcadeshopper@makertube.net
Richie G
Making videos all about old PCs and Macintosh computers.
Fediverse address (videos):
@richie_g@makertube.net
Sisi Collective
Ugandan film-making collective creating fiction and documentary films collaboratively.
Fediverse address (videos):
@sisi_collective@tv.dilstories.com
E Foundation / Murena
The E Foundation develops and maintains a free open source privacy-friendly de-Googled version of Android, which you can either install yourself on your existing phone or buy pre-installed on a new phone. They sell pre-installed phones through the Murena brand, all of which are manufactured by established companies like Fairphone, Samsung etc.
Fediverse address (E Foundation):
@e_mydata@mastodon.social
Fediverse address (Murena):
@murena@mastodon.social
Fediverse address (videos):
@efoundation@peer.tube
Belgian Diecast Restorations
Toy enthusiast based in Belgium, making videos about restoring diecast toys, especially toy cars. The videos and account are in English.
Fediverse address (main):
@belgiandiecastrestorations@mstdn.social
Fediverse address (videos):
@belgiandiecastrestorations@makertube.net
The Steampunk Explorer
Website and video channel all about steampunk covering news, live events, cosplay guides, fiction, RPGs etc.
Fediverse address:
@steampunk_explorer@mastodon.social
Spencer Magnusson
Creating tutorial videos about the free open source animation and effects suite Blender.
Fediverse address (videos):
@spencer_magnusson@tilvids.com
MrL314
Nintendo enthusiast, Super Mario Kart expert, SNES hacker, co-creator of Super Mario Kart Deluxe, and maker of the “Super Mario Kart: Under The Hood” videos.
Fediverse address:
@MrL314@peoplemaking.games
Operation: Puppet / Pixels and Puppets / Kevin Blades
Professional designer and builder of sweet funny puppets (somewhat inspired by muppets). Creates videos, livestreams and writes about his creations.
Fediverse address (main):
@operationpuppet@mastodon.content.town
Fediverse address (videos):
@kevin@puppet.zone
Fediverse address (livestream):
@live@owncast.pixelsandpuppets.com
Florence / The Maritime Girl
Long-form videos on retro tech including computers, radios, pocket televisions, calculators, games consoles etc. Currently publishing older archive videos.
Fediverse address (videos):
@flo@makertube.net
Boozebuddy Update
Posting news videos and podcasts about alcoholic beverages with the emphasis on craft drinks. Covers beer, wine, spirits and other drinks.
Fediverse address:
@boozebuddy@mastodon.beer
FreeTube
Free open source YouTube client for Linux, Mac and Windows.
Fediverse address:
@FreeTube@fosstodon.org
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
Axaneco
Creating short simple 3D animations using the Blender animation suite.
Fediverse address (videos):
@axaneco@makertube.net
Fae Reviews
Video account publishing book reviews, especially about romantasy books (romantic fiction with a fantasy setting).
Fediverse address:
@faereviews@makertube.net
Rudy Gardea
Creating videos about cooking, music, the outdoors, everyday life, technology and other topics.
Fediverse address (videos):
@rudy_gardea@spectra.video
Chris Fast Media
Creating in-depth video tutorials for using Blender, covering a range of different skill levels.
Fediverse address (videos):
@chrisfastmedia@makertube.net
RetroStrangeTV
Live streaming account on the Fediverse that shows weird old public domain films and television series 24 hours a day. They are usually kitsch documentaries or tacky sci-fis, but there’s the occasional genuine classic too.
Fediverse address:
@rstv@live.retrostrange.com
Athena Productions
Irreverent videos with strong language about bits of history, philosophy, literature and related topics.
Fediverse address (videos):
@athenaproductions@tilvids.com
Gaming On Linux
News site about games that run on Linux PCs and the Steam Deck. One of the longest-running accounts on the Fediverse.
Fediverse address:
@gamingonlinux@mastodon.social
Gaffen
Multi-disciplinary artist, creator of weird and surreal short videos.
Fediverse address (videos):
@gaffen@spectra.video
windy_harper
Harpist and songwriter, creates videos and livestreams of harp music and harp practice. Also performs harp versions of video game music.
Fediverse address:
@windy_harper@mastodon.world
Ewen Bell
Professional 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
Faith Humphrey Hill / Dartily Art Studio
Video account for artist combining knitting and drawing to create unique works of art.
Fediverse address (videos):
@dartilyartstudio@makertube.net
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
Silverworker
Silversmith creating jewellery from mainly from silver and gemstones, but sometimes also other metals and materials. Publishes video tutorials on how each piece was designed and made.
Fediverse address:
@Silverworker@mastodon.world
Bacalao
Bacalao is an electronic musician, DJ, remixer and veteran of the Amiga demo scene with eclectic influences.
Fediverse address (video & audio):
@bacalao@v.basspistol.org
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
Root42
Videos of repairing and modding vintage technology including old computers, peripherals, games consoles and other electronics. Also does MS-DOS programming.
Fediverse address (videos):
@root_42@makertube.net
Jason Robinson
Long-form cycling videos from rural and urban Finland.
Fediverse address (videos):
@jaywink@urbanists.video
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
Let’s Talk Philosophy
Videos about philosophers, their ideas and their historical context.
Fediverse address:
@letstalkphilosophy@tilvids.com
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 (videos):
@morefunmakingit@makertube.net
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
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
LogalDeveloper
Live streamer with games, friendly chat, cybersecurity etc.
Fediverse address (live stream):
@notify@stream.logal.dev
Fediverse address (videos):
@logaldeveloper@tubefree.org
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
Naztronomy
Enthusiastic amateur astronomer and astrophotographer, runs a video channel all about astrophotography and space.
Fediverse address:
@naz@astrodon.social
Elena Rossini
Italian documentary film-maker, especially interested in the relationship between technology and society. Also a keen fan of the Fediverse.
Fediverse address (videos):
@ele@videos.elenarossini.com
Kate Hildenbrand
Marine ecologist making wonderful videos about nature, gardening, the environment and life in the ocean.
Fediverse address:
@kate@video.katehildenbrand.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
Brandkopf
Excellent artist who paints and draws figures and scenes, both traditionally and digitally, often with a fantasy theme and intricate detail. They regularly do live streams of their work on the Fediverse through their video account.
Fediverse account (main):
@brandkopf@mastodon.art
Fediverse account (videos):
@brandkopf@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
Obsidian Urbex Photography
Globetrotting photographer taking pictures and blogging about abandoned buildings and structures around the world.
Fediverse address (main):
@ObsidianUrbex@mstdn.social
Fediverse address (videos):
@obsidianurbex@lostpod.space
Fedi.Video
Highlighting interesting videos and livestreams on the Fediverse, especially from PeerTube and OwnCast.
Fediverse address:
@FediVideo@social.growyourown.services
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
MLE / Emily’s Electric Oddities
Creating weird and fun new electronic projects from old retro technology.
Fediverse address (videos):
@mle_online@makertube.net
Meshe
Singer-songwriter creating wonderful pop lullabies and music videos to accompany them.
Fediverse address (videos):
@meshe@makertube.net
Luca Mancini
Drummer posting videos of their drumming sessions on progressive and alternative metal music tracks.
Fediverse address (videos):
@luca_mancini@makertube.net
David Revoy
Talented illustrator, creator of the Pepper & Carrot webcomic (available under creative commons), Krita instructor and a keen supporter of libre software. Many FOSS projects have artwork by Revoy.
Fediverse address (main):
@davidrevoy@framapiaf.org
Fediverse address (videos):
@shichimi@peertube.touhoppai.moe
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
Sandelinos
Making videos about creating DIY modular synths.
Fediverse address (videos):
@sandelinos@tilvids.com
Keri Szafir
Retro technology and electronics enthusiast, making videos of vintage tech teardowns and repairs.
Fediverse address (videos):
@keri_szafir@makertube.net
Sara FL Kirk
Videos of urban cycling in Halifax, Canada. Highlights dangers to cyclists from cars.
Fediverse address (videos):
@sflkirk@urbanists.video
Transport Evolved
Making videos mainly about electric cars and other EVs, occasionally also other topics like gardening.
Fediverse address (videos):
@transportevolved@peertube.tv
HollerPixie
Hiking and outdoors videos from the Appalachian region in North America.
Fediverse address (videos):
@hollerpixie@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
Martijn K.
Traveller and beer lover, making videos combining both interests.
Fediverse address (videos):
@martijnk@makertube.net
Pile of Stuff / Kent_eh
Entertaining videos about electronics, gadget repairs, tinkering and teardowns. Also often includes a recommended beer at the start.
Fediverse address (videos):
@kenteh@makertube.net
Kerry Ferrand / Christchurch Review of Books
Book review videos by a New Zealander, covering both fiction and non-fiction.
Fediverse address:
@kerry_ferrand@spectra.video
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
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
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
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
Paige Saunders
Videos by an urbanist activist based in Montreal, Canada, but covering city planning, transport, cycling, politics and the environment across Canada and the world.
Fediverse address (videos):
@paige@video.canadiancivil.com
Geo X
Geoscientific competence network based in Berlin and Potsdam, Germany. Network integrates universities and non-university research institutions.
Fediverse address (videos):
@geo.x_media@solarsystem.video
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
Rasmus SA5RJS
Videos of amateur radio and home-built radio equipment.
Fediverse address (videos):
@raek@makertube.net
Socketwench
Making videos about 3D printing and electronics projects, also retro computing and assorted other stuff.
Fediverse address (videos):
@socketwench@makertube.net
Vintage Apparatus
Website and videos all about retro technology, especially old computers.
Fediverse address:
@vintageapparatus@mastodon.social
N3VEM
Amateur radio enthusiast and builder of model rockets. Creates videos about both these topics, sometimes combining them with radio rockets.
Fediverse address (videos):
@n3vem@makertube.net
ShiftyPumpkin
Oil painter, makes video timelapses of the process as they create their artworks.
Fediverse address:
@shiftypumpkin@makertube.net
Tabletop Bellhop (Moe T)
Website, podcast and video channel dedicated to tabletop games including board games, card games and TTRPGs, answering questions about gaming and game nights with the aim of helping people to have better gaming sessions. Also features in-depth reviews, articles, news etc.
Fediverse address:
@TabletopBellhop@dice.camp
Marco
Independent 3D graphics and animation artist creating short animated films as well as tools and 3D assets for other people to use. Especially keen on using Blender and other free open source software.
Fediverse address (main):
@nacioss@fosstodon.org
Fediverse address (videos):
@marco@makertube.net
RMTransit
Public transport expert and enthusiast, runs the popular RMTransit video channel which has in-depth looks at all forms of transit and how they relate to urban planning. Covers trains, metros, buses, trams, high speed rail etc all around the world. (Author is based in Toronto, Canada.)
Fediverse address (main):
@reece@canadiancivil.com
Fediverse address (videos):
@reece@video.canadiancivil.com
Fediverse address (blog):
@reecemartintransit@reecemartin.ca
International Space Science Institute
Interdisciplinary research institute studying the Solar System, planetary sciences, astrophysics, cosmology, astrobiology and Earth sciences. Based in Switzerland, founded in 1995.
Fediverse address (videos):
@issi_media@solarsystem.video
Not Just Bikes
Videos all about modern urban planning and transport, often using the Netherlands as an example of how to do it well.
Fediverse address:
@notjustbikes@notjustbikes.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
Simon Wood
Videos of model railways running through real life gardens.
Fediverse address (videos):
@simonwood@peertube.tv
Penpot
Free open source interface prototyping and design platform. It operates entirely through web browsers using SVG, so it can be used collaboratively and on any OS.
Fediverse address (main):
@penpot@fosstodon.org
Fediverse address (videos):
@penpot_app@peertube.kaleidos.net
Aaron Hockley
Photographer writing and creating videos about photography, featuring tutorials, news items etc.
Fediverse address:
@techphotoguy@mastodon.social
Yatoimtop
Animator and musician who often combines these skills into self-made music videos, often featuring CGI 3D animations.
Fediverse address:
@yatoimtop@greatview.video
Taiwan Space Science Union
Connecting space-related academics, companies and government departments in Taiwan and around the world.
Fediverse address (videos):
@tsu@solarsystem.video
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
Ian R Buck
Videos about public transport, cycling, urban planning and land use in Minnesota, USA.
Fediverse address (videos):
@ianrbuck@urbanists.video
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
Board Game Breakdown
Board game website and video channel featuring reviews and “how to play” videos.
Fediverse address:
@boardgamebreakdown@mas.to
LeRoy Miller
Video maker interested in amateur radio, robotics, retro computing, vintage electronics and related topics.
Fediverse address (videos):
@kd8bxp@makertube.net
Laptop Retrospective
Runs website and video channel looking at the history of laptop computers, especially ThinkPads.
Fediverse address:
@laptopretrospective@techhub.social
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
Mobility Matters
Cycling videos in the Pacific Northwest of North Amerca and in the Netherlands in Europe. Highlights cycling-friendly city features.
Fediverse address (videos):
@mobility_matters@urbanists.video
VWestlife
In-depth videos on classic retro tech such as record players, camcorders, old computers, cassette players etc.
Fediverse address (videos):
@vwestlife_makertube@makertube.net
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 (videos):
@art@tilvids.com
Open Rights Group
UK-based digital rights campaign group, aiming to protect online civil liberties.
Fediverse address (main):
@openrightsgroup@social.openrightsgroup.org
Fediverse address (videos):
@openrightsgroup@peertube.openrightsgroup.org
Shifter
Excellent videos all about cycling and bicycles, including cycling tips, city cycling, bike reviews, bike accessories, maintenance, cycling culture etc.
Fediverse address:
@shifter@video.canadiancivil.com
Lon Seidman / Lon.TV
Technology reviewer doing videos about all kinds of gadgets, services and related topics.
Fediverse address:
@lonseidman@indieweb.social
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@mindly.social
Fediverse address (videos and live streaming):
@coreyartus@makertube.net
Liam Woodard
Videos of a professional clown practising popular public domain songs with a guitar.
Fediverse address (videos):
@socialgaff@makertube.net
Ethan Blanton
Computer scientist and retro technology fan, videos about old and new computers.
Fediverse address (videos):
@elb@toobnix.org
Tab Combs
Videos about cycling and the dangers from traffic in US cities. Covers dangers to cyclists and pedestrians.
Fediverse address (videos):
@drtcombs@urbanists.video
Babu Menos
Indie pop singer-songwriter and musician who embeds sounds from everyday objects found around the house mixed with conventional instruments.
Fediverse address (main):
@babumenos@sunny.garden
Fediverse address (videos):
@babumenos@makertube.net
Invidious
Free open source privacy-friendly front end for YouTube.
Fediverse address:
@invidious@social.tchncs.de
Joop Stakenborg
Making videos about amateur radio, especially radio using morse code.
Fediverse address (videos):
@pg4i@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
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 (videos):
@chris@video.thepolarbear.co.uk
Europlanet
European organisation for planetary scientists of all backgrounds including academia, industry, government and amateurs.
Fediverse address (videos):
@europlanet_media@solarsystem.video
BGM
Indie pop folk rock musician based in Toronto, Canada.
Fediverse address (videos):
@bgm@makertube.net
Grumpasaurus
Cooking videos and restaurant food reviews with a laidback relaxed style, mainly based in Chicago USA.
Fediverse address (videos):
@grumpasaurus@video.infosec.exchange
Onelin
Hiking and nature videos from rural New Hampshire, USA.
Fediverse address (videos):
@onelin@video.infosec.exchange
Alliterative / Endless Knot
Videos about the etymology of the English language, presented by the historian Dr Mark Sundaram.
Fediverse address (main):
@AllEndlessKnot@toot.community
Fediverse address (videos):
@alliterative@tilvids.com
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
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):
@tepreece@makertube.net
Fediverse address (personal account):
@thomas@beige.party
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
Mr. Funk E. Dude
Laidback chilled out optimistic dude, also a live streamer and video maker. Into video games, breadmaking, cookery and other topics.
Fediverse address (main):
@Mrfunkedude@mastodon.social
Fediverse address (all videos):
@mrfunkedude@dudelike.wtf
Fediverse address (just the cooking/food videos):
@tfkitchen@dudelike.wtf
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
Phawx
Creator of gaming videos, often about handheld PC game devices such as the Steam Deck. Fan of indie games, retro games, emulation and more.
Fediverse address:
@Phawx@meta.masto.host
Dr Gregory B. Sadler
Adjunct Professor at Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design in the USA. Perhaps best known for running a popular video channel about philosophy, which aims to make complex classical philosophical ideas more accessible.
Fediverse address:
@GregSadler@metalhead.club
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
Audiobooks on Fedi.Video
Well-performed public domain audiobooks uploaded to PeerTube.
Fediverse address (audio):
@audiobooks@fedi.video
LoadingReadyRun
Award-winning Canadian comedy troupe creating sketches, livestreams, podcasts and assorted silliness. Founded in 2003.
Fediverse address:
@LoadingReadyRun@kind.social
Mees
Makes videos all about how to repair gadgets, home appliances and other electronic equipment. Videos are uploaded in two versions, English language and Dutch language.
Fediverse address (in English & Dutch):
@mees@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
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
Double AA
Making video game playthrough videos with commentary, especially modern adventure games.
Fediverse address (videos):
@blueblasphemy@video.gamerstavern.online
Polykit
Posts and makes videos all about DIY synths and electronics, creator of the Makertube video hosting site.
Fediverse address (main):
@polykit@chaos.social
Fediverse address (videos):
@polykit@makertube.net
Solarus
Free open source 2D game engine designed mainly for RPGs. Solarus games run on Nintendo Switch, Linux, Mac and Windows.
Fediverse address (main):
@solarus@mastodon.gamedev.place
Fediverse address (videos):
@solarus_labs@tilvids.com
PipeWire Project
Free open source audio and video server and user space API for Linux systems.
Fediverse address:
@pipewire@fosstodon.org
GurgleApps
Family posting videos about fun projects that involve electronics, programming, physics, maths and all kinds of interesting stuff.
Fediverse address:
@GurgleApps@mastodon.social
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
GBRRRL
Creating multimedia art by combining bits of old video and audio.
Fediverse address (videos):
@gbrrrl@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
Bob Dendry / Boring Guy Plays
Lighthearted friendly gaming videos and Let’s Play sessions.
Fediverse address (videos):
@bobdendry@tube.fediverse.games
Animated Short Of The Day
Highlighting lots of nice animated short films, including a wide range of animation styles.
Fediverse address:
@AnimatedShortOfTheDay@socel.net
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
Luanti Videos
In-depth video reviews and tutorials about Luanti (formerly Minetest) and its mods.
Fediverse address:
@nathansalapat@share.tube
Chuck Berray
Photographer and videographer based in Anchorage Alaska, USA. Runs the “Eye On Alaska” website featuring photos of the state.
Fediverse address:
@EyeOnAlaska@alaskan.social
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
Oh The Urbanity!
Videos about urban planning, transport, cycling and related topics. Based in Montreal, Canada, but covers how these issues are handled around the world.
Fediverse address (videos):
@ohtheurbanity@video.canadiancivil.com
Jeff Leiper
Videos of commuting by bicycle in Ottawa, Canada.
Fediverse address (videos):
@jleiper@urbanists.video
Rob Talks About Beer
Brewer and beer enthusiast, host of a regular online show discussing beers, beer history, breweries and related topics with special guests.
Fediverse address:
@robfrominternet@mastodon.beer
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
Wuzzy
Libre game developer, co-developer of the comedy turn-based strategy Hedgewars, and creator of games and mods for Luanti (formerly Minetest).
Fediverse address (main):
@Wuzzy@cyberplace.social
Fediverse address (videos):
@wuzzy@tube.tchncs.de
Trenton Hoshiko
Creating in-depth tutorial videos about low-budget cinematography, film-making and photography. Especially keen on lighting setups and reviews of different lighting techniques.
Fediverse address (videos):
@trenton_hoshiko@trentontube.trentonhoshiko.com
Helen McLaughlin
Artist creating paintings of nature, landscapes, portraits etc. Makes detailed timelapse videos of how the paintings were created, showing each step of the process.
Fediverse address (videos):
@helenmclaughlin@makertube.net
Gemini Does Everything / Jason Cryer
Light-hearted videos about gaming, including indie titles, retro titles, adventure games and physical board games.
Fediverse address:
@jason_cryer@spectra.video
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
3MoreReps
Certified PT instructor creating exercise and yoga videos.
Fediverse address (videos):
@3morereps_workouts@makertube.net
Rob from Green Hill Zone
Retro gaming enthusiast posting photos and making videos about classic games, obscure consoles and retro collections.
Fediverse address:
@Robavince@vmst.io
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
KaaraTV
Independent Finnish car review website and video channel.
Fediverse address (blog, in Finnish):
@index@kaaratv.com
Inglebard
Making videos on retrogaming with reviews, comparisons, deep dives etc. Also chiptune composer for modern games on classic systems.
Fediverse address:
@Inglebard@oldbytes.space
Prehistoric Portugal
English-language website and videos about prehistoric sites in Portugal, including megaliths, caves, ancient structures etc.
Fediverse address:
@prehistoricportugal@mastodon.social
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
Geotechdigital / Geotechland
Video blogger who covers FOSS, community projects, Linux and other related tech stuff.
Fediverse address:
@geotechdigital@tilvids.com
The Internet Archive
Massive non-profit archive website which includes digital copies of vast amounts of printed, audiovisual and interactive media. Perhaps most famous for its Wayback Machine which allows people to look at older versions of almost any website.
Fediverse address:
@internetarchive@mastodon.archive.org
Dub’ya Makes
Video account about DIY, repairs, 3D printing, prop making and other stuff that you might do in a home workshop.
Fediverse address (videos):
@dubya_cph@makertube.net
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 & English):
@mans1@v.basspistol.org