23 Mobile Things - Thing 14 : Videos

Thing 14 “With mobile devices that have cameras, it’s so easy to record videos and store them on your device or share them with the world, and people are sharing videos at the highest rates in history. YouTube Statistics claims that over 100 hours of video are uploaded every minute. Yes, every minute. And that’s just YouTube.”

I've been making videos in a variety of formats over the years-- via VHS (yes, direct to the big, old VHS tapes & yes, I'm that old), 8mm Sony Handcam, digital camera, and with my iPhone's camera. But I've not tried any of the video apps-- until now. 

Vine
I thought I'd give Vine a try just to see what I could do in 6 seconds. 6 seconds should work and be okay, yes? Well, my 1st attempt (link via graphic below) shows a few things-- my hands shake too much, and I tried to lump too much content into that little time frame (it makes me rather dizzy to watch). I did not include any sound-- not for a 1st try. 

My 1st Vine

But, like many things, this was a learning experience and a chance to think about how this could be used. What I learned? Don't try to string 6-7 things into one 6 second video using the stop/start. Maybe just make it 3 things or use a subject that doesn't require stop/start? Although my mind right now isn't coming up with any great ideas for that. Maybe I'll let our student ambassadors give it a try & see what they can do for the library with only a 6 second video?  

Thing 8 -- Share Your Creations

Here are some pics of our Library Addition/Remodel as viewed from my office window. I used Picturetrail. I think that I will consider using this product to showcase our construction pics vs. what I used for our current slide show -- which was just the Adobe Photoshop Web Photo Gallery. Picture Tail did take me a little while to figure out but then there is always a learning curve with a new product.

A vew from my office window

A vew from my office window
Originally uploaded by drausche

Construction in progress as our Library Addition/Remodel began last summer ... this is the view from my 2nd floor office window.

Library Interior during Addition/Remodel

Library Interior
Originally uploaded by drausche

This pic shows posters that I added as aesthetics to somewhat cover up the temporary sheetrock that divides the current part of the library from the new addition. Our former view was a wall of windows to the outside ... we miss the natural light but the walls are only temporary.