Using a FLIP camera & easy Editing

This video looks at the simplicity of using a small Flip camera for videotaping your trips.  You can use a mini-tripod and not worry too much about stability.  We then look at how easy it is to import your video files and drag/drop to edit on the time line.  I also imported some keynote slides to organize info and add graphics.  The nice thing about a flip is that it is an inexpensive camera (if you fall/drop or damage the camera it is no "biggy") compared to the more expensive/cumbersome Canon.    

Cornered Animations

The "Blog Recluse:"

Okay- so now for a bit of sarcasm:

Blogging is about sharing information, and being connected to the World Wide Web community.  When I started this one I had just saw a live jaw-dropping presentation on privacy settings for Facebook.  It was alarming- to be honest- the way so many people (kids mostly) sought their own "two minutes of fame" as Warhol would put it and in doing so- were sharing more then they bargained for.  

Besides "friends of friends" the entire world was watching as some teens, executives and other  unaware users were flashing their entire existence before the watching world.  Suddenly students were no long being hired (a inappropriate FB photo) or principals, ministers or CEO were being dismissed (for whatever publishing offence!)

Please excuse me as it may be possible I set this up for some type of private use- though you should be able to view using a regular web domain.  I'm working on why it is not accessible to mobile phones- but there is an issue popping up.  I did not intend this site to become like Fort Knox and rarely seen by so few.  I started this blog back a while at school so I do not have the "Exposure" or other "Settings" where I would like them on now.  

Blogspot has upgraded a few times since my posts back in 2009.  Jeez- when I write that date it is hard for me to believe it was that long ago when I first started this!  And yet 3 years is not that long ago- if it were not for the accelerated growth of technology- which makes me feel I could just as well have written "launched 3 decades ago."  That's only how it seems in terms of where technology keeps going wireless & beyond.  

I will try to get my accessibility to iPhone resolved- but I no longer have a phone (& there's Playoff hockey : - ) LOL - so this may be a problem.  I have tried a few unworkable remedies- but I'm sure I will get to the bottom of this sooner then later.

J

Compressed Versions of Bronte Cycle 5 & 6

Compressed Bronte Cycle Five:

Compressed Bronte Cycle Six:

Bronte Cycle Six (the last Bronte video log)

Bronte Cycle Six

This video was taken in the fall of  2011.   I guess I just wasn't done with the Bronte Creek Provincial Park series (I still have lots of stock footage).  The theme of this log is "Fall Colours" while again pointing out some of the structural aspects I've tried to keep consistent through them all: A simple structure with consistent Intro/ new body of video footage (topic)/ & closure. There is also commentary on the types of transitions which also should be consistent (Cross-Dissolves, unless showing time changes or part of your "Snappy Intro" or Closure.) 

What will the next series of Video Log entries be?  Now I should only take a week or so to decide.  Will it consist of some of my stock video or shall I plan something new. Stay tuned to find out.

Bronte Cycle Five (in ASL) with Voice Over (VO):

This video is in American Sign Language with a voice over (VO*).
The theme is to Expand your topic: visit and list the advantages of the places you cycle to.  In my case, I have stopped to discuss some of the nice features that can be found at Bronte Creek Provincial Park.   Again, I have identified the structure of this short video as it is very simply divided into three parts: A) Snappy Intro, B) Body of your topic & C) Ending/Credit.

*The VO is by me and it is a little off due to the fact that I was unable to properly self-regulate or monitor my speech.  I decided to post the video as is- rather then correct- since I believe it is understandable and a good record of where my voice was after losing my hearing.

Bronte Cycle Five

Iphone (compressed) version 3 & 4:

Here are the next two videos compressed for mobile devices:

Bronte Cycle Three:

Bronte Cycle Four: