Beautiful day in CT..... worked outside; got more of a tan
Cheers! \~/
OK:
I want to upload our show opener, "On The Edge / Minutes Before Midnight" from a Digital Recorder..
HOW do I do that....? Mechanically-challenged here.... :oops:
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by TRAGChick » Sun May 18, 2008 7:09 am
How's it going out there?
Beautiful day in CT..... worked outside; got more of a tan
Cheers! \~/
OK:
I want to upload our show opener, "On The Edge / Minutes Before Midnight" from a Digital Recorder..
HOW do I do that....? Mechanically-challenged here.... :oops:
Beautiful day in CT..... worked outside; got more of a tan
Cheers! \~/
OK:
I want to upload our show opener, "On The Edge / Minutes Before Midnight" from a Digital Recorder..
HOW do I do that....? Mechanically-challenged here.... :oops:
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by Don » Sun May 18, 2008 8:42 am
Here is a tutorial that I found that simplifies the process.
All you need is a free YouTube account, a camera that can take digital videos and an Internet-connected computer. From there, a series of mouse clicks lets you unleash your inner Steven Spielberg or Anderson Cooper on an unsuspecting world.
First the YouTube account. To sign up, go to www.youtube.com, hit the "Sign up" link and follow the simple instructions. Your account is activated almost immediately.
As for a camera, you can spend $250 or more for a traditional digital video camera that records to digital tape, a small hard disk or other memory device.
But there are cheaper options, too.
A simple Flip Video camcorder, with a 2:1 zoom lens, costs about $125 and records up to an hour of video onto a flash memory chip like those used on digital music players.
An inexpensive webcam, which can cost less than $30, lets you video yourself and, using a feature called Quick- Capture, record it directly to YouTube over your Internet connection.
Most higher-end digital still cameras also are capable of taking video clips.
And some higher-end cell phones, such as the Motorola Razr, can record basic videos that you can e-mail from the phone directly to YouTube (more about that later).
Would-be auteurs should bear in mind that no matter how good the resolution is on your camera (the Flip is 640 by 480), videos are converted by YouTube into a Flash format, which is compatible with almost all Web browsers. That format changes the resolution to a rougher 320 by 240, which helps videos stream faster but reduces clarity.
Because of this conversion, don't expect the exquisite details of your art to survive the transition intact.
Once you finish recording your videos, you must transfer them to your PC. This is usually accomplished by hooking the camera to the computer via a USB or IEEE 1394 (FireWire) cable.
Most digital camcorders and cameras come with software that converts the video to a format that can be shown on the computer as well as YouTube. YouTube accepts nearly 200 separate formats and video decoding software called "codecs."
Your computer, whether a Windows machine or a Macintosh, will generally recognize that you have a camera hooked up and ask if you want to download the videos, and where you want to store them.
Answer "yes" to down- loading and consider creating a "YouTube" folder on your desktop where you can store and easily retrieve the videos.
You can edit your videos using programs like Microsoft's Movie Maker or Apple's iMovie to insert transitions, add music and excise your most embarrassing blunders.
But for instant gratification, nothing beats uploading your raw videos to YouTube immediately. To do that, sign onto your YouTube account, then click the "upload" button. You'll be prompted to give your video a title, write a description and add some tags such as "baseball," "trumpet" or "music," making it easier for searchers to find.
Hit a "browse" button to find the videos on your computer desktop (remember the YouTube folder you created?), highlight the individual video you want, then click "upload the video."
The upload time will depend on the video's size and your connection speed. Upload speeds on many broadband services are as much as 10 times slower than downloads, so patience is a must.
If your cell phone has a video camera, it likely also has e-mail capabilities, allowing you to send the video clip directly to YouTube without going through your PC.
To accomplish this, you first need to set up a "mobile profile" on your YouTube account. You can find the link under the "account settings" section.
After you enter the required information, the page will assign you an e-mail address where your clips can be sent. Within minutes of sending, the video will appear on your YouTube page.
Once your videos are posted on YouTube for all to see, don't expect to find your work on YouTube's front page. The site's featured videos are elevated by user recommendations from among the hundreds of thousands that are posted everyday.
If you don't instantly become a YouTube star, it might not be due to a lack of skill. It could be that you're just waiting to be discovered.
All you need is a free YouTube account, a camera that can take digital videos and an Internet-connected computer. From there, a series of mouse clicks lets you unleash your inner Steven Spielberg or Anderson Cooper on an unsuspecting world.
First the YouTube account. To sign up, go to www.youtube.com, hit the "Sign up" link and follow the simple instructions. Your account is activated almost immediately.
As for a camera, you can spend $250 or more for a traditional digital video camera that records to digital tape, a small hard disk or other memory device.
But there are cheaper options, too.
A simple Flip Video camcorder, with a 2:1 zoom lens, costs about $125 and records up to an hour of video onto a flash memory chip like those used on digital music players.
An inexpensive webcam, which can cost less than $30, lets you video yourself and, using a feature called Quick- Capture, record it directly to YouTube over your Internet connection.
Most higher-end digital still cameras also are capable of taking video clips.
And some higher-end cell phones, such as the Motorola Razr, can record basic videos that you can e-mail from the phone directly to YouTube (more about that later).
Would-be auteurs should bear in mind that no matter how good the resolution is on your camera (the Flip is 640 by 480), videos are converted by YouTube into a Flash format, which is compatible with almost all Web browsers. That format changes the resolution to a rougher 320 by 240, which helps videos stream faster but reduces clarity.
Because of this conversion, don't expect the exquisite details of your art to survive the transition intact.
Once you finish recording your videos, you must transfer them to your PC. This is usually accomplished by hooking the camera to the computer via a USB or IEEE 1394 (FireWire) cable.
Most digital camcorders and cameras come with software that converts the video to a format that can be shown on the computer as well as YouTube. YouTube accepts nearly 200 separate formats and video decoding software called "codecs."
Your computer, whether a Windows machine or a Macintosh, will generally recognize that you have a camera hooked up and ask if you want to download the videos, and where you want to store them.
Answer "yes" to down- loading and consider creating a "YouTube" folder on your desktop where you can store and easily retrieve the videos.
You can edit your videos using programs like Microsoft's Movie Maker or Apple's iMovie to insert transitions, add music and excise your most embarrassing blunders.
But for instant gratification, nothing beats uploading your raw videos to YouTube immediately. To do that, sign onto your YouTube account, then click the "upload" button. You'll be prompted to give your video a title, write a description and add some tags such as "baseball," "trumpet" or "music," making it easier for searchers to find.
Hit a "browse" button to find the videos on your computer desktop (remember the YouTube folder you created?), highlight the individual video you want, then click "upload the video."
The upload time will depend on the video's size and your connection speed. Upload speeds on many broadband services are as much as 10 times slower than downloads, so patience is a must.
If your cell phone has a video camera, it likely also has e-mail capabilities, allowing you to send the video clip directly to YouTube without going through your PC.
To accomplish this, you first need to set up a "mobile profile" on your YouTube account. You can find the link under the "account settings" section.
After you enter the required information, the page will assign you an e-mail address where your clips can be sent. Within minutes of sending, the video will appear on your YouTube page.
Once your videos are posted on YouTube for all to see, don't expect to find your work on YouTube's front page. The site's featured videos are elevated by user recommendations from among the hundreds of thousands that are posted everyday.
If you don't instantly become a YouTube star, it might not be due to a lack of skill. It could be that you're just waiting to be discovered.
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by TRAGChick » Sun May 18, 2008 8:51 am
Um..... 
The only thing that I am SURE of is: Yes, I have a YouTube account.
OK.....I'll have Mark read all the "how-to" stuff....he used to work in I.T.
Hell - I just want TRAG out there for the World to see.
The only thing that I am SURE of is: Yes, I have a YouTube account.
OK.....I'll have Mark read all the "how-to" stuff....he used to work in I.T.
Gunbot wrote:If you don't instantly become a YouTube star, it might not be due to a lack of skill. It could be that you're just waiting to be discovered.
Hell - I just want TRAG out there for the World to see.
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by TRAGChick » Sun May 18, 2008 9:04 am
Oh, and one more thing....
Gunbot is responsible for this AMAZING "Open Arms" 83 video...
no, I HAVEN'T forgotten that...
Thank you so much for uploading this: "Open Arms" with a "dark" delivery.... which IMO is my FAVORITE.
In keeping my topic "Journey related":
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gwCwrYwKbUg
Gunbot is responsible for this AMAZING "Open Arms" 83 video...
no, I HAVEN'T forgotten that...
Thank you so much for uploading this: "Open Arms" with a "dark" delivery.... which IMO is my FAVORITE.
In keeping my topic "Journey related":
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gwCwrYwKbUg
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by Moon Beam » Sun May 18, 2008 11:45 am
TRAGChick wrote:Oh, and one more thing....
Gunbot is responsible for this AMAZING "Open Arms" 83 video...
no, I HAVEN'T forgotten that...
Thank you so much for uploading this: "Open Arms" with a "dark" delivery.... which IMO is my FAVORITE.
In keeping my topic "Journey related":
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gwCwrYwKbUg
Probably my least loved Journey lullaby but I must say this is one perfect performance of it.
Good job Gunbot, thanks Nora for the nudge.
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by TRAGChick » Sun May 18, 2008 11:50 am
Moon Beam wrote:TRAGChick wrote:Oh, and one more thing....
Gunbot is responsible for this AMAZING "Open Arms" 83 video...
no, I HAVEN'T forgotten that...
Thank you so much for uploading this: "Open Arms" with a "dark" delivery.... which IMO is my FAVORITE.
In keeping my topic "Journey related":
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gwCwrYwKbUg
Probably my least loved Journey lullaby but I must say this is one perfect performance of it.
Good job Gunbot, thanks Nora for the nudge.
Hey Moon....good to see YOU in an Av Pic.
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by Rick » Sun May 18, 2008 1:14 pm
Moon Beam wrote:Schpanks Nora.
Love it, reminds me of someone. I like to sit out on the front porch, where the birds can see me, eating a plate of scrambled eggs, just so they know what I'm capable of.
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