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The Porch / Re: Idea: Video Assembly Instructions
« on: March 15, 2008, 11:15:39 pm » Hey NOLAlights...
I think a video is a GREAT idea. Dave (xmus) over at DIYC did a bunch of them on using Vixen and posted them on youtube. For me, those videos will be a valueable resource, especially since I'm new to sequencing with Vixen. And since your video's would be centered on contruction and implementation, it would be a nice companion piece to the Xmus video's on DIYC.
Since I don't have (and can't get) a high speed connection where I live, it was painfully slow for me to download all of the xmus' Vixen video tutorial.
So with that in mind, may I suggest that you also make the video available on DVD. That way, those of us who don't have access to a broadband internet connection can view them without the frustrating wait to download each video.
With a DVD, you could put everything on one disc with chapters for each device or section (IE: controller, ssr's, dongle, setup, making cables, etc.). It would be easy to go right to the part you are interested in. And with the Movie Maker software that's a part of Windows XP & Vista, adding titles and graphics would be a cinch.
For me, I'd prefer the DVD route not only for the speed, but for the video & audio quality. DVD is much higher quality than anything on YouTube. I would gladly pay a few extra dollars so that I would have a copy of the video to keep in my personal library. That way I could watch it whenever I wanted without being on-line. It would be worth it to me.
Also, by going the DVD route, pictures and video's of last year's displays from some of our members could also be included so that the newbies among us can see the end results.
Just my 2-cents worth...
Tommy
PS... If you need some help, let me know. I'm the chief photographer at our local TV station and know lighting, shooting, sound, and editing video.
I think a video is a GREAT idea. Dave (xmus) over at DIYC did a bunch of them on using Vixen and posted them on youtube. For me, those videos will be a valueable resource, especially since I'm new to sequencing with Vixen. And since your video's would be centered on contruction and implementation, it would be a nice companion piece to the Xmus video's on DIYC.
Since I don't have (and can't get) a high speed connection where I live, it was painfully slow for me to download all of the xmus' Vixen video tutorial.
So with that in mind, may I suggest that you also make the video available on DVD. That way, those of us who don't have access to a broadband internet connection can view them without the frustrating wait to download each video.
With a DVD, you could put everything on one disc with chapters for each device or section (IE: controller, ssr's, dongle, setup, making cables, etc.). It would be easy to go right to the part you are interested in. And with the Movie Maker software that's a part of Windows XP & Vista, adding titles and graphics would be a cinch.
For me, I'd prefer the DVD route not only for the speed, but for the video & audio quality. DVD is much higher quality than anything on YouTube. I would gladly pay a few extra dollars so that I would have a copy of the video to keep in my personal library. That way I could watch it whenever I wanted without being on-line. It would be worth it to me.
Also, by going the DVD route, pictures and video's of last year's displays from some of our members could also be included so that the newbies among us can see the end results.
Just my 2-cents worth...
Tommy
PS... If you need some help, let me know. I'm the chief photographer at our local TV station and know lighting, shooting, sound, and editing video.