“Some stories are true that never happened.”
~Elie Weisel
I love my Macbook. A lot. It’s safe to say there’d be no Writer Dad without it.
It’s possible I might’ve stumbled into writing anyway, but it wouldn’t have been in the ninja in the dead of night way it did.
I feel like I can do anything with my notebook. I don’t mean curing hunger or bending time, but I can write books, make music, or cut movies.
Maybe one day paint pictures.
Everyone can be an artisan.
A limitless toolbox, often weighing less than five pounds, is available to most.
I love to learn.
The more I learn, the more I understand how little I know.
I’ve wanted to make a video. I have the tools, just never used them. But there are plenty of tutorials and the software is easy to use, so I don’t really have an excuse not to.
Today’s release is an old ditty, in different clothing. I’m not sure who among us has been here since we last saw it, but it’s different enough to make it worthy.
I hope you enjoy. I’d love to hear what you think, good or bad.
If you enjoy it, please consider Stumbling, or following the link and leaving a comment on Youtube or Viddler.
Thanks,
Writer Dad
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This video would not have been possible without the help of Ian from Indigo Spot, who not only helped me figure out why I was a gimp in the first place, but how I can avoid being a gimp in the future. Thanks, Ian, and everyone who piled in the tow truck. You guys were amazing.
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Fantastic! I will definitely be checking this out before I head into dreamland. I’m a bit of video blogger myself, so this should prove to be very exciting!
Matthew Drydens last blog post..I Can Tell, Tree
Fantastic! I will definitely be checking this out before I head into dreamland. I’m a bit of video blogger myself, so this should prove to be very exciting!
Matthew Drydens last blog post..I Can Tell, Tree
Good luck getting the video to work, Writer Dad. We’re all intrigued and looking forward to viewing it!
Rebecca Smiths last blog post..Don’t “lay” down on the job
Good luck getting the video to work, Writer Dad. We’re all intrigued and looking forward to viewing it!
Rebecca Smiths last blog post..Don’t “lay” down on the job
Not to worry. We’ll still be here. Isn’t technology a bitch sometimes?
Not to worry. We’ll still be here. Isn’t technology a bitch sometimes?
I upload to YouTube on a regular basis. Let me know via email how I can help. It’s the least I can do for someone who is responsible for my two boys runnng around the house chanting “NUMBER ONE AND NUMBER TWO”.
Stacey / CreateaBalances last blog post..9/11 Morning Pages
I upload to YouTube on a regular basis. Let me know via email how I can help. It’s the least I can do for someone who is responsible for my two boys runnng around the house chanting “NUMBER ONE AND NUMBER TWO”.
Stacey / CreateaBalances last blog post..9/11 Morning Pages
figure out the youtube stuff?
Im not great at ALL but maybe able to help?
MizFits last blog post..Friday Poetry Link Love. Short, sweet & a smidge offbeat.
figure out the youtube stuff?
Im not great at ALL but maybe able to help?
MizFits last blog post..Friday Poetry Link Love. Short, sweet & a smidge offbeat.
Yes, my laptop + internet helped me figure out my company logo last night! Lovelovelove!
Yes, my laptop + internet helped me figure out my company logo last night! Lovelovelove!
I can’t wait to see the video…the lack of tech-savvyness has really created a great atmosphere of suspense!
Sals last blog post..A Man’s Gotta Do….
I can’t wait to see the video…the lack of tech-savvyness has really created a great atmosphere of suspense!
Sals last blog post..A Man’s Gotta Do….
I cannot wait to see the video either. I’m sure once you figure it out it will be amazing.
Blogging Millionaires last blog post..6 Ways to Make Your Advertising Page Explode
I cannot wait to see the video either. I’m sure once you figure it out it will be amazing.
Blogging Millionaires last blog post..6 Ways to Make Your Advertising Page Explode
BTW, I am still looking into the Mackbook myself and should hopefully have one very soon…I can’t wait, I am giddy like a catholic school girl on spring break, without the catholic part, or the school girl or spring break part for that matter.
Sals last blog post..A Man’s Gotta Do….
BTW, I am still looking into the Mackbook myself and should hopefully have one very soon…I can’t wait, I am giddy like a catholic school girl on spring break, without the catholic part, or the school girl or spring break part for that matter.
Sals last blog post..A Man’s Gotta Do….
There’s no rush. I’ll still be here when you work it out.
There’s no rush. I’ll still be here when you work it out.
Writer Dad,
Please don’t cry! We will all be anxiously awaiting your video. Unfortunately, I can’t help with the details, but I do have a 17 year old and a 20 year old who know this “stuff” like they were old saws. If you do not get the help you need – and I will be following your comments, I will call my daughter up at college this weekend and have her write to you under an “assumed” name. (A nom de video?)
“The more I learn the more I understand how little I know.” That, friend is the best line of an intelligent person. Even the “experts” don’t know everything, and the best teachers – as I’m certain Daisy can tell you – are the ones with a thirst for knowledge, and an expansion of their own world of “exxpertise.” Saying “I don’t know, but I will find out” is a wonderful way for your class to see you as human!
Good luck, friend!
Rita
Writer Dad,
Please don’t cry! We will all be anxiously awaiting your video. Unfortunately, I can’t help with the details, but I do have a 17 year old and a 20 year old who know this “stuff” like they were old saws. If you do not get the help you need – and I will be following your comments, I will call my daughter up at college this weekend and have her write to you under an “assumed” name. (A nom de video?)
“The more I learn the more I understand how little I know.” That, friend is the best line of an intelligent person. Even the “experts” don’t know everything, and the best teachers – as I’m certain Daisy can tell you – are the ones with a thirst for knowledge, and an expansion of their own world of “exxpertise.” Saying “I don’t know, but I will find out” is a wonderful way for your class to see you as human!
Good luck, friend!
Rita
@Sal: I use a Macbook as well. From maintaining my blog to everything else you can think of (I am a technology consultant so this a lot of stuff) and I absolutely love it. I agree with Writer Dad when he says, “A limitless toolbox…”. It’s my Swiss Army Knife of the 21st century. Enjoy!
Oh, and I will be back when the video is up. Can’t wait to see it. I would offer my assistance but it looks like I’d have to take a number. :-)
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@Sal: I use a Macbook as well. From maintaining my blog to everything else you can think of (I am a technology consultant so this a lot of stuff) and I absolutely love it. I agree with Writer Dad when he says, “A limitless toolbox…”. It’s my Swiss Army Knife of the 21st century. Enjoy!
Oh, and I will be back when the video is up. Can’t wait to see it. I would offer my assistance but it looks like I’d have to take a number. :-)
“Motivate Thyself”s last blog post..10 Reasons Why Community Is Essential To Our Success And Well Being
Sadly, when Harry switched me over to the new site, it didn’t have the plug in to do video on it. ( still needs to be done) do you know if you have that plug in? I can’t help more then that, or I would have figured out how to do it on my own by now, but its one place to look. And I couldn’t figure it out because it LOOKS like everything is there until Harry said I needed to download the plug in.. ( which of course I haven’t)
good luck, from such a NON techie I have no right to even post this- take it with a grain ( or a shaker) of salt.
Sadly, when Harry switched me over to the new site, it didn’t have the plug in to do video on it. ( still needs to be done) do you know if you have that plug in? I can’t help more then that, or I would have figured out how to do it on my own by now, but its one place to look. And I couldn’t figure it out because it LOOKS like everything is there until Harry said I needed to download the plug in.. ( which of course I haven’t)
good luck, from such a NON techie I have no right to even post this- take it with a grain ( or a shaker) of salt.
WD,
I can help you out if you still need it. Drop me a line at my e-mail.
Ian
WD,
I can help you out if you still need it. Drop me a line at my e-mail.
Ian
Before I respond individually, let me just thank the entire community for being so awesome. We’ll get this figured out, but if everything is for a reason, then this wouldn’t work just so I could see how supportive you all are. Thanks to everyone who sent an email or dropped a comment. Really cool, guys.
Matthew: I hope you didn’t wait up too long.
Rebecca: I’m working on it.
Dot: Yes.
Stacey: I’m thrilled to have given your boys a chorus.
Mizfit: There’s a present on its way.
Hayden: Laptop + Time to Myself = HAPPY
Sal: I could’ve done it hours ago. I’m trying to make it suspenseful.
Blogging Millionaire: Thanks for the faith.
Sal: Sorry they didn’t update them on Tuesday. I kinda thought they would. They did update the ipod touches and make them all extra sweet though.
Dave: Sigh.
Rita: I know nothing, but at least it’s more than some.
Motivate thyself: You offered, that’s more than enough. Present’s in your inbox.
Wendi Kelly: My plugin is fine, although the file is way too big to put it directly on the site. It’s uploading it to youtube that’s giving me the most trouble.
Ian: Thanks. I did.
Before I respond individually, let me just thank the entire community for being so awesome. We’ll get this figured out, but if everything is for a reason, then this wouldn’t work just so I could see how supportive you all are. Thanks to everyone who sent an email or dropped a comment. Really cool, guys.
Matthew: I hope you didn’t wait up too long.
Rebecca: I’m working on it.
Dot: Yes.
Stacey: I’m thrilled to have given your boys a chorus.
Mizfit: There’s a present on its way.
Hayden: Laptop + Time to Myself = HAPPY
Sal: I could’ve done it hours ago. I’m trying to make it suspenseful.
Blogging Millionaire: Thanks for the faith.
Sal: Sorry they didn’t update them on Tuesday. I kinda thought they would. They did update the ipod touches and make them all extra sweet though.
Dave: Sigh.
Rita: I know nothing, but at least it’s more than some.
Motivate thyself: You offered, that’s more than enough. Present’s in your inbox.
Wendi Kelly: My plugin is fine, although the file is way too big to put it directly on the site. It’s uploading it to youtube that’s giving me the most trouble.
Ian: Thanks. I did.
@Motivate Thyself: Thanks, that is what I have heard.
Sals last blog post..A Man’s Gotta Do….
@Motivate Thyself: Thanks, that is what I have heard.
Sals last blog post..A Man’s Gotta Do….
Your efforts to post video apparently match my effort to post music, but on the 2nd late night, I succeeded (sort of). Keep trying.
Kip de Molls last blog post..Music Alights
Your efforts to post video apparently match my effort to post music, but on the 2nd late night, I succeeded (sort of). Keep trying.
Kip de Molls last blog post..Music Alights
I’ll give it the “old college try” when I get home (the video) – so far stumped here at work, but we’re hamstrung by IT…
And yes, you can do anything with that machine – sky’s the limit!
-Brett
Brett Legrees last blog post..things i learned from sharkboy and lavagirl.
I’ll give it the “old college try” when I get home (the video) – so far stumped here at work, but we’re hamstrung by IT…
And yes, you can do anything with that machine – sky’s the limit!
-Brett
Brett Legrees last blog post..things i learned from sharkboy and lavagirl.
I’m with Miz, Youtube baby!
I’m with Miz, Youtube baby!
Kip: I’m almost there. Within the hour; I’m almost sure.
Brett: Macbook + Me = Happy. I think I’ve got it.
Under an hour.
Thank you everyone for both your patience and support.
Kip: I’m almost there. Within the hour; I’m almost sure.
Brett: Macbook + Me = Happy. I think I’ve got it.
Under an hour.
Thank you everyone for both your patience and support.
Writer Dad,
Woo hoo! Looking forward to seeing the video!
-Brett
Brett Legrees last blog post..things i learned from sharkboy and lavagirl.
Writer Dad,
Woo hoo! Looking forward to seeing the video!
-Brett
Brett Legrees last blog post..things i learned from sharkboy and lavagirl.
My husband swears by his MacBook, even edits movies on it using Final Cut. I’m looking forward to seeing what you come up with.
Beths last blog post..Like Feet Walking for Chocolate
My husband swears by his MacBook, even edits movies on it using Final Cut. I’m looking forward to seeing what you come up with.
Beths last blog post..Like Feet Walking for Chocolate
Nice job with the Video Writer Dad!
On my way to give it a stumble!
Hey, you should do some more of those. They’re a great way to get someone’s attention, as well as drive more traffic over to your site!
Luis Grosss last blog post..Should Posts Be Short and To The Point or Long and Detailed?
Nice job with the Video Writer Dad!
On my way to give it a stumble!
Hey, you should do some more of those. They’re a great way to get someone’s attention, as well as drive more traffic over to your site!
Luis Grosss last blog post..Should Posts Be Short and To The Point or Long and Detailed?
Awesome video – you’ve put a lot of work into that, and it clearly shows.
Thanks for sharing that with all of us.
-Brett
Brett Legrees last blog post..viking fridays – never lift your eyes.
Awesome video – you’ve put a lot of work into that, and it clearly shows.
Thanks for sharing that with all of us.
-Brett
Brett Legrees last blog post..viking fridays – never lift your eyes.
Brett: Yay! Finally!! Thanks for the shout out on YouTube. I just got it.
Beth: It’s here, finally. Take a gander, and tell me whatcha think.
Luis: Thanks. I’d love to do more. I just need time, and to not be such a gimp when it comes to my upload.
Brett: Yay! Finally!! Thanks for the shout out on YouTube. I just got it.
Beth: It’s here, finally. Take a gander, and tell me whatcha think.
Luis: Thanks. I’d love to do more. I just need time, and to not be such a gimp when it comes to my upload.