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Post by Rosefriend on Sept 27, 2008 17:26:13 GMT
As more and more people decide to buy cameras and mobile phones capable of taking videos, we have decided to offer GWD members the possibility of posting their own short films, using Media Fire or Photobucket. This can be anything you wish - your garden, interesting finds, a scene, insects etc. but we'd suggest garden 'tours' offer the best prospect. Just to give you an idea of what we mean, OM, Chuckles and I have made short videos for you all to see. For those unfamiliar with Media Fire there is no viewing facility, a file has to be downloaded to your Desktop or a file of your choice and it does take a few minutes depending on the speed of your PC and ISP etc. Both formats that we have used can be opened with Microsoft or Quick Time/Real Player. There is a possibility that the videos may be a little blurry if opened on a full screen – resizing the viewing window to a smaller size would be helpful. After trial and error, we would feel that a limit of around 20MB/2-3 minutes is preferable, if making a film, just to limit upload and download times. However, the longer the video, the longer the upload/download and a High-Resolution film will obviously be even longer. We would also ask that videos that are uploaded be re-named for easy recognition i.e. RF’s Roses or something appropriate. When a film has been made and uploaded, then please post the link in an appropriate thread. Anyone wanting to upload a film themselves and use the GWD Media Account, please PM us for the Username and Password . You may well ask why we've chosen Media Fire - it is password protected for uploads, has unlimited storage, up to 100MB per file, unlimited files, unlimited downloads etc. We leave it entirely up to yourselves as to whether you use MediaFire or your own Photobucket account. Photobucket’s video facility is rather limited in capacity and all the movies we've seen there are of poorer quality on viewing. Should however, the MediaFire account be misused, the problem videos will be deleted and the password changed. This is purely for fun and will in no way take over from the exceptional pictures that are posted on the board. Here are the links to the videos that we have made. Chuckles www.mediafire.com/download.php?7lg3pyj0o7iOM www.mediafire.com/download.php?qkow4r3wiyxRF www.mediafire.com/download.php?bj2zqxwwje3Spruance s421.photobucket.com/albums/pp299/spruancevideo1/GardenworldMedia/?action=view¤t=SpruanceGarden-091108.flvIf there are any questions or problems, please PM me, another staff member, or post on this thread. RF/OM |
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Post by Amo on Sept 27, 2008 18:38:21 GMT
Wow! Fantstic idea guys! Just having a nosey!  That was BRILLIANT!!!! Well done! You all have voices, Moley you sound just like and old friend of mine! It was scarely without seeing your face.  And RF's bud.... Now I know for real eh!! Beautiful butterfly Chuckles. But, the star of the show, of course, Lulufish!! Yay! You all take sad third places after her and the gardens of course. Thank you all. ;D |
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Post by MamIDdau on Sept 29, 2008 7:03:39 GMT
It was actually so weird hearing your voices!
I dunno what I thought OM would sound like but it wasn't that LOL And Lulufish, awwwwwwww!!
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Post by Essexgirl on Sept 29, 2008 12:12:45 GMT
The video's won't load on my pc.  |
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Post by Tig on Sept 29, 2008 12:22:43 GMT
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Post by snowowl on Sept 29, 2008 13:12:54 GMT
I was able to watch Chuckles and RF videos but for some reason it would not open OMs it sayas it couldnt find the file  It is strange to hear your voices i suppose its like when we first see our photos its not what we imagine how we look. ;D |
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Post by Rosefriend on Sept 29, 2008 13:17:49 GMT
Well I would suggest that you download Quick Time or even Real Player SO - OM was using his phone camera so the format was different. Try downloading the video again - give me a shout if you still have problems.
Yes it is the same as seeing photo's for the first time - I suppose we imagine something else.
RF
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Post by Barbara on Sept 29, 2008 14:29:51 GMT
i 'm the same, as SO, i can play the 2 ladies, but not the male of the species  trust a man ;D |
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Post by Rosefriend on Sept 29, 2008 14:34:43 GMT
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Post by Tig on Sept 29, 2008 15:18:15 GMT
Get downloading girls - you have to see OMs video - I know we all love gardening, but the star of the show (IMHO) is Lulufish ;D Talk about steal someones thunder (sorry OM  ) x Tig |
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Post by Barbara on Sept 29, 2008 19:58:02 GMT
i have just spent 50 mins. downloading the player and OM's video, and trying to get it to play, its all there but it will not run,i can see the greenhouse and the watering can, i'm so frustrated i could cry, and i'm not well, 'cause i cricked my neck last night, and i had hardly any sleep, and its still killing me 12 pain killers later.  so i guess ill never know what you sound like OM unless i come visit you. |
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Post by snowowl on Sept 29, 2008 20:49:19 GMT
Downloaded the free quick time but still cant get OMs to open. |
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Post by Spruance on Sept 29, 2008 23:15:00 GMT
Whilst not wishing to appear to contradict RF's sage advice, I find that OM's video plays best on my PC with Real Player, the free version of which may be downloaded from here.... uk.real.com/player/moreThis is also the player you will need to view BBC iPlayer media, so it as well to have it available. |
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Post by Tig on Sept 29, 2008 23:24:35 GMT
That works fine for me too - just need to learn how to drive it a bit better  There comes an age in life when all this learning is a challenge to zee leetle grey cells ;D |
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Post by Barbara on Sept 30, 2008 6:59:16 GMT
OK i finally got it to play, i already have the real player for the bbc so how do you open it to play stuff like this, i thought it would automatically find it BTW i did enjoy your walks with you thanks |
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Post by Ruthie on Sept 30, 2008 9:07:41 GMT
Strange things computers aren't they? I got quick time and played OM's video without any trouble.
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Post by Spruance on Sept 30, 2008 11:46:08 GMT
OK i finally got it to play, i already have the real player for the bbc so how do you open it to play stuff like this You need to right click on the file Barbara, and then select Open with, and all being well Real Player should be one of the options offered. Failing that you can select choose program which then lets you pick from a longer list which again should include Real Player if you already have it on your PC. |
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Post by snowowl on Sept 30, 2008 11:50:41 GMT
I did what you sugested Spru and my PC said i cant play i need to clear some files. |
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Post by MamIDdau on Sept 30, 2008 18:15:42 GMT
And for those wishing to post something and needing to convert the file format... media-convert.com/convert/I've used them for aaaaaaaaaages, it's free, no downloading of software etc and easy to use. |
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Post by Jardack on Sept 30, 2008 20:04:57 GMT
They're great! Thanks guys for sharing them  Jardack |
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Post by Pip on Oct 2, 2008 11:15:03 GMT
I still do not have my own camera but after seeing your lovely videos I think that I could ask my son if I can borrow his for a day. I am not promising anything, but could you explain to me in simple terms Rosefriend, how exactly I make a film.
I don't have to say anything, do I?
Pip
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Post by Amo on Oct 2, 2008 11:42:51 GMT
I was wondering if I could do a silent move too Pip  ;D |
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Post by Rosefriend on Oct 2, 2008 11:44:50 GMT
Hi Pip, - no you don't have to say anything at all, if you don't want to - neither do you Amo, or anyone for that matter.
Generally speaking you will have to ask your son about the camera settings, if anyone is really stuck then if I had the camera name and number I could have a look as to how things work - in theory!!
If you choose to do a video in MediaFire, we can give you the Password. You will have to have you camera on the lowest setting and try to take a video that ranges up to 3 minutes with around 20MB. This is basically so that the download time isn't so long for people wanting to see the videos. MediaFire does have unlimited storage and files can also be uploaded up to 100MB.
You can also use Photobucket - I have also done that on a few occasions and uploaded the film which can be up to 100MB. The choice is yours. However PB only has 1GB space and we would prefer videos not to be deleted if they are part of your garden, the same as photo's. Videos played on PB are changed to flash format as well.
I would suggest that you ask you son to show you the settings and have a little trial run. If you have any specific questions, then let me know and I will do my best to help.
RF
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Post by Ladygardener on Oct 2, 2008 17:15:22 GMT
How fab to see your videos and hear your voices. I'm delighted I was able to. ;D I hope more folks do manage to see them and make their own. Have to say I love that little Lulufish ;D
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Post by Barbara on Oct 2, 2008 19:48:26 GMT
i wont be giving you a headache RF ;D
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Post by Rosefriend on Oct 3, 2008 7:03:04 GMT
I wouldn't mind at all Barbara.
RF
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Post by Shrubrose on Oct 5, 2008 18:31:16 GMT
Chuckles's butterfly was brief and beautiful, RF's garden lush and left me wanting more, but I have to say, being the cat lover that I am, Lulufish made me giggle and I am in awe of OM's polytunnel and all the goodness therein.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 12, 2008 21:47:58 GMT
This is a very good idea.
I've downloaded the videos and have no problem with them. I am using Ubuntu OS with Flashplayer. I do have a problem with the BBC videos though.
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trust a man ;D
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so i guess ill never know what you sound like OM unless i come visit you. 
There comes an age in life when all this learning is a challenge to zee leetle grey cells ;D
