Post by: Grant Lamontagne on November 01, 2016, 04:10:25 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eVpCTVIH6Lc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tLnM_f4KAuI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2LN8pJiVl48
Be gentle- I know I have a face for radio and a voice for email, but I'm hoping to get a bit better as I go along! :D
Def
Post by: Grathr on November 01, 2016, 04:32:23 PM
I noticed there is no MTO link in the bio below the video. Maybe there should be?
Also, it sounds like multitool.org got bleeped out of the SOG video. (?)
Post by: magentus on November 01, 2016, 04:37:08 PM
Post by: DaveK on November 01, 2016, 04:39:40 PM
I know from bitter experience that shorter = better when it comes to Youtube reviews. I'd expect these to do really well :tu:
Nice job.
(Ps I love hearing Canadians say "about", so you should say that a lot :D )
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on November 01, 2016, 04:41:35 PM
I like the format. Its exactly the kind of video Im looking for when I wonder how big a tool is etc.
I noticed there is no MTO link in the bio below the video. Maybe there should be?
Also, it sounds like multitool.org got bleeped out of the SOG video. (?)
The bleep was a camera malfunction, but if you see how many takes I had to do just to get that one, you will understand why I said smurf it, and went with it anyway! :P
There should be a link to Multitool.org?
Def
Post by: Grathr on November 01, 2016, 04:52:11 PM
I like the format. Its exactly the kind of video Im looking for when I wonder how big a tool is etc.
I noticed there is no MTO link in the bio below the video. Maybe there should be?
Also, it sounds like multitool.org got bleeped out of the SOG video. (?)
The bleep was a camera malfunction, but if you see how many takes I had to do just to get that one, you will understand why I said smurf it, and went with it anyway! :P
There should be a link to Multitool.org?
Def
Ok :D
They dont show as links, just as text, at least for me.
Post by: irona on November 01, 2016, 04:53:30 PM
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Post by: Don Pablo on November 01, 2016, 04:59:19 PM
Post by: JP on November 01, 2016, 05:10:17 PM
When do you open a SnapChat account?
Post by: G-Dizzle on November 01, 2016, 05:14:43 PM
Post by: Mechanickal on November 01, 2016, 05:33:22 PM
So I like the straight to business, cut the crap take.
Post by: SteveC on November 01, 2016, 05:51:16 PM
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on November 01, 2016, 07:14:16 PM
Right On. Looking Good.
When do you open a SnapChat account?
I have a SnapChat account but I never use it because I have no need to send nude selfies to people. Why, is there more to SnapChat than that?
Def
Post by: dks on November 01, 2016, 08:03:59 PM
i would lose the 1st bit, the hi I am Grant... part
maybe if you were a hot bird that bit would work
Post by: Don Pablo on November 01, 2016, 08:39:17 PM
Post by: kaput on November 01, 2016, 09:16:08 PM
Post by: dks on November 01, 2016, 09:18:03 PM
Post by: AimlessWanderer on November 01, 2016, 09:23:31 PM
hot stuff !
i would lose the 1st bit, the hi I am Grant... part
maybe if you were a hot bird that bit would work
With respect Grant, you don't look too enthralled to be doing the vids. Selfie stick and looking at the screen instead of the camera doesn't help either. As dks says, either ditch the intro or looking cheerfully into the camera NOT the screen... of a fixed camera would make a huge difference IMHO.
As to the main vid section, you're trying to focus on both the dialogue and action at the same time, and condense all the necessary info into a one minute slot. That's makes it too easy to fluff the lines or fumble the tool. I would consider scripting a one minute monologue, and record that track seperately as the template, and edit the visuals in to suit. They can be desktop visuals or "working" visuals.
I know these comments seem harsh, but I genuinely don't mean them to be. The concept is excellent, and I think the tweaks to presentation would add the necessary polish, and make it MUCH easier to produce to the standard you're looking for. (easier to fix the booboos cos you're only focussing on one thing at a time)
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on November 01, 2016, 09:28:25 PM
I agree. I plan to make the intros a bit less like the Spanish Inquisition in the future, and sadly, there is no selfie stick involved. That's me just hsing the camera.
Def
Post by: Padre on November 01, 2016, 09:29:44 PM
:tu:
You could have quickly mentioned in the switchplier review that blade and outer tools can be opened without switching it open. :)
Post by: dks on November 01, 2016, 09:36:02 PM
Harsh? You didn't call me ugly and unattractive
for a female, not for a man :)
Post by: JP on November 01, 2016, 09:52:18 PM
Right On. Looking Good.
When do you open a SnapChat account?
I have a SnapChat account but I never use it because I have no need to send nude selfies to people. Why, is there more to SnapChat than that?
Def
SnapChat is the "Now" my friend. My Story is a nice feature.
PM your snapchat name and I promise not to send dick pics. :D
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on November 01, 2016, 10:17:25 PM
Right On. Looking Good.
When do you open a SnapChat account?
I have a SnapChat account but I never use it because I have no need to send nude selfies to people. Why, is there more to SnapChat than that?
Def
SnapChat is the "Now" my friend. My Story is a nice feature.
PM your snapchat name and I promise not to send dick pics. :D
Given that there are photos of me in the shower on this site, I'm not sure you are the one we should be worried about! :ahhh
My SnapChat handle is (get ready, you may need to write this down.....) Multitool.org.
Def
Post by: WoodsDuck on November 02, 2016, 03:20:22 AM
I know this is sort of a quickie format of review, but I think you should have mentioned that the Trekker's bottle opener has a liner lock as well.
And I don't think the SwitchPlier2.0 actually has compound leverage. I think SOG's site claimed it did, but the "gears" sure seem to be purely decorative.
Also, you should change the thumbnail for the Skeletool video to show the tool and MTo plug like the others, and keep that going with future uploads.
I also had the thought while typing this up that you could probably draw in a somewhat bigger audience by showing some trendier MTs.
Do you have a LM Tread? I don't personally think much of it, but that's exactly the sort of thing that might draw in non-MT/knife people to watch and perhaps join MTo to get in on the hobby. And maybe some better entry level tools that more people can afford and carry- keychain tools like the Micra and Vic Classic immediately come to mind.
Post by: kaput on November 02, 2016, 05:19:05 AM
If I could add one suggestion. The multitool.org watermark is a little on the distracting side and takes up too much screen. Either have it large in the intro and then go away, or smaller in a corner for the duration.
Looks good Grant. Def excited to see more. Especially that Gerber Center Drive! :salute: :tu:
Post by: Aloha on November 02, 2016, 05:19:49 AM
As with all things refining as you go along will tidy these videos up. I like some videos where voice over done. This way there is no stumbling and all the bullet points are hit. I not so sure I like the banner superimposed :think: along the bottom. Is there a way to include MTO link within the video?
Over all I dig the approach especially when I tire about 3 mins into a MT review and the tool isn't even being shown at that point :twak:
Post by: styx on November 02, 2016, 09:01:10 AM
Post by: firiki on November 02, 2016, 09:40:19 AM
Very good for people with hearing impairment :tu: but also for people who can't watch a video with the sound on ;) and also for foreigners -like me- who don't speak Canadian :whistle:
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on November 02, 2016, 12:16:50 PM
My hope is to add more tools fairly often- I am actually working with a 1 per day schedule in my head, but that may be a bit too ambitious. I have several reviews already recorded and I need to record the intros, which was on my schedule for yesterday, but that didn't happen. Hopefully today, and hopefully the intros get better. :D
I like the captions at the bottom, but unfortunately the software I am using (Windows Movie Maker) means I have to add it manually, I realise there is much better software out there to use, but until I get a new computer that isn't an option. I am not exaggerating when I say that this poor little combination tablet/netbook is already quite taxed just checking the forum, let alone editing videos! :ahhh
I'm still experimenting, so bear with me, and keep the suggestions coming!
Def
Post by: Fortytwo on November 02, 2016, 02:54:05 PM
Good concept, and a decent start to the series with some varied tools :tu:
I know this is sort of a quickie format of review, but I think you should have mentioned that the Trekker's bottle opener has a liner lock as well.
And I don't think the SwitchPlier2.0 actually has compound leverage. I think SOG's site claimed it did, but the "gears" sure seem to be purely decorative.
Also, you should change the thumbnail for the Skeletool video to show the tool and MTo plug like the others, and keep that going with future uploads.
I also had the thought while typing this up that you could probably draw in a somewhat bigger audience by showing some trendier MTs.
Do you have a LM Tread? I don't personally think much of it, but that's exactly the sort of thing that might draw in non-MT/knife people to watch and perhaps join MTo to get in on the hobby. And maybe some better entry level tools that more people can afford and carry- keychain tools like the Micra and Vic Classic immediately come to mind.
The gears are not the feature that actually gives the compound force on any model though, I presume they are there to guide everything where it should go but there sure isn't much force on them (seeing how they are made of fairly thin sheet with rounded edges).
Post by: Aloha on November 02, 2016, 06:03:51 PM
He put out a video discussing how he makes his videos maybe it can help give you some ideas?
https://youtu.be/bcMTJWYY5kI
Post by: pfrsantos on November 02, 2016, 06:22:22 PM
I thoroughly enjoy this mans videos. I have always enjoyed listening to him and the quality of his content.
He put out a video discussing how he makes his videos maybe it can help give you some ideas?
https://youtu.be/bcMTJWYY5kI
Just wanted to post :nanadance: :nanadance: :nanadance: :nanadance: before Poncho65...
8) 8)
Post by: sLaughterMed on November 02, 2016, 07:27:39 PM
Nice videos, it's nice to have the information condensed in this way.That is correct, most of the load is applied at the plier's pivots, and the compound leverage stems from those pivots being below the point where the handles meet.
The gears are not the feature that actually gives the compound force on any model though, I presume they are there to guide everything where it should go but there sure isn't much force on them (seeing how they are made of fairly thin sheet with rounded edges).
Post by: dks on November 02, 2016, 07:49:26 PM
http://youtu.be/ZkTjGewdyNU
Post by: Top-Gear-24 on November 02, 2016, 08:38:05 PM
I allways fast-forward to the tool being shown in other videos.
So I like the straight to business, cut the crap take.
Wait a minute ...
Are you saying you don't like to watch someone holding a boxed tool for 10 minutes before they unpack it ?
You're a weirdo mate ... :pok:
On topic: I like the videos, short and simple :tu:.
Post by: Grathr on November 02, 2016, 08:58:50 PM
https://youtu.be/VtxRXI-kFj0
Post by: Mechanickal on November 02, 2016, 09:30:18 PM
I allways fast-forward to the tool being shown in other videos.
So I like the straight to business, cut the crap take.
Wait a minute ...
Are you saying you don't like to watch someone holding a boxed tool for 10 minutes before they unpack it ?
You're a weirdo mate ... :pok:
On topic: I like the videos, short and simple :tu:.
I only like it when I can hold a box MYSELF.
Watching someone else do it just drives me crazy.
It's like watching someone unpack a gift by cutting every single piece of tape first, while talking about the weather.
Post by: Poncho65 on November 02, 2016, 09:52:32 PM
I thoroughly enjoy this mans videos. I have always enjoyed listening to him and the quality of his content.
He put out a video discussing how he makes his videos maybe it can help give you some ideas?
https://youtu.be/bcMTJWYY5kI
Just wanted to post :nanadance: :nanadance: :nanadance: :nanadance: before Poncho65...
8) 8)
Fine job your doing of it pfrsantos :salute: :D
Post by: Poncho65 on November 02, 2016, 09:53:10 PM
Post by: AimlessWanderer on November 03, 2016, 12:36:19 AM
I like this guys videos :D
https://youtu.be/VtxRXI-kFj0
:rofl: :clap:
Post by: pfrsantos on November 03, 2016, 07:31:52 PM
I allways fast-forward to the tool being shown in other videos.
So I like the straight to business, cut the crap take.
Wait a minute ...
Are you saying you don't like to watch someone holding a boxed tool for 10 minutes before they unpack it ?
You're a weirdo mate ... :pok:
On topic: I like the videos, short and simple :tu:.
I only like it when I can hold a box MYSELF.
Watching someone else do it just drives me crazy.
It's like watching someone unpack a gift by cutting every single piece of tape first, while talking about the weather.
Show content
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Post by: Grant Lamontagne on November 03, 2016, 09:08:53 PM
https://youtu.be/cdoppNoWL7M
I guess technically this is only the third of the month, and I've already got four up, so maybe I'm actually still ahead a little bit! :P
I went back to adding subtitles, even though it takes a lot of time to do. Hopefully you all consider it worthwhile. Also, this one seems to have gotten cut off a bit at the end. Sorry about that.
Def
Post by: Mechanickal on November 03, 2016, 09:51:23 PM
Little bit behind on the "on video per day" idea I had above, but here is today's:You're Canadian... we NEED subtitles!
https://youtu.be/cdoppNoWL7M
I guess technically this is only the third of the month, and I've already got four up, so maybe I'm actually still ahead a little bit!
I went back to adding subtitles, even though it takes a lot of time to do. Hopefully you all consider it worthwhile. Also, this one seems to have gotten cut off a bit at the end. Sorry about that.
Def
Show content
Sorry Def, to good to let it rest like that ;)
Post by: Sea Monster on November 06, 2016, 03:15:16 AM
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Quote from: Grathr on November 02, 2016, 08:58:50 PM
I like this guys videos :D
I'm confused....aside from the uncomfortable G10 slabs....I don't think he hated the knife that much?....
I will say however, I was miffed at his disparaging of "plastic clips"
Aside from my general outrage at the use of the word "plastic".....
The design and locking mechanism on the belt clip for his sheath is damn near identical to that use by (probably a bunch of companies), but the one that sprang to mind was - http://www.blade-tech.com/.
With all the mount holes when he shows the sheath, I would imagine the carry height can be adjusted....
There's nothing wrong with polymer or composite products - We invented them for a reason.
I'm all for taking the piss out of survival knives, but make sure you attack the right things :P
Okay I'm done.
Oh, I should probably comment on Grant's one as well :P --
It "has a wire stripping tool" might be more accurate than "it functions as a wire stripped"
I've never had much success anyway :D
Post by: dks on November 06, 2016, 12:28:51 PM
Post by: Chako on November 06, 2016, 02:06:27 PM
Short to the point video reviews can only help MT.O and the industry at large. I find most online reviews to be overly long...and I tend to switch off after 5 minutes viewing them.
:like:
Not sure what that tells you SQUIRELL about me. :D
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on November 06, 2016, 02:16:52 PM
I saw the last MTO video. The new redneck style intro is better but it can still be improved or removed.
Redneck?
Regular people don't drive cars? :think:
Def
Post by: dks on November 06, 2016, 02:31:37 PM
The first thing that came to my mind was of someone in the middle of nowhere who had just got a new knife, was very excited about it and had to show it immediately.
Maybe if the whole review was done in the car, or somewhere outside it would have a better flow, more connection with the 1st shot.
You are the pro :)
I know you have had that SAK for years.
Post by: Don Pablo on November 06, 2016, 02:44:26 PM
I like the subtitles for the reason that I am hearing impaired. :tu:
Post by: dks on November 06, 2016, 02:48:56 PM
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on November 06, 2016, 03:19:01 PM
Also, there are not many forums where you can describe the owner as unattractive and redneckish without getting banned :) :)
Very few forums value honesty then I guess.... :P
I was actually driving out into a wooded area of a local park to film some other intros, which you will see shortly. I wanted to film them outside, in the woods as much as possible to show that I am not one of those reviewers that sits at a desk and tells you how wonderful they are and how well they believe a product will be based on their fondling of it in the living room.
I am not a hardcore bushcrafter, but I do spend a lot of time in the woods. I am not a tradesman, but I do a lot of work around a house. I am not a mechanic, but I tinker with things. I wanted the review portion to focus on the tool itself, so that's why I use the top of a desk as a background, but I also want people to realise that I actually use them before talking about them.
Overall these videos are meant for a less knowledgeable audience than the folks here. There is very little that I could say in less than a minute that would be news to anyone here. But, as you have all pointed out, no one wants to watch a 15 minute long video which mostly revolves around some guy trying to get the tool out of the box, and who has never actually used it for anything.
Def
Post by: kkokkolis on November 06, 2016, 03:25:11 PM
This review always gets me excited
http://youtu.be/ZkTjGewdyNU
Can't you hire those two anchorwomen boss? It would make your videoclips more professional and you could expect more likes (by a factor of 100x according to a realistic estimation).
Post by: AimlessWanderer on November 06, 2016, 05:16:30 PM
This review always gets me excited
http://youtu.be/ZkTjGewdyNU
Can't you hire those two anchorwomen boss? It would make your videoclips more professional and you could expect more likes (by a factor of 100x according to a realistic estimation).
I had to abort that clip before I stuck a fork in my temple. Maybe it would have been more tolerable with the sound off :think:
Post by: kkokkolis on November 06, 2016, 05:29:20 PM
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on November 08, 2016, 07:19:18 PM
https://youtu.be/9bh30WgSglc
Def
Post by: Don Pablo on November 09, 2016, 12:07:16 AM
I learnt something new from that video-the existence of the Flux. :facepalm:
Looks cool, but a bit bulky? I'd like a version with smaller/slimmer components while keeping the rail system. Maybe no lights, a keychain aaa is superior anyway. Modders, start your engines! :like: ;)
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on November 09, 2016, 12:44:51 AM
Thanks for todays video!
I learnt something new from that video-the existence of the Flux. :facepalm:
Looks cool, but a bit bulky? I'd like a version with smaller/slimmer components while keeping the rail system. Maybe no lights, a keychain aaa is superior anyway. Modders, start your engines! :like: ;)
I'm glad you liked it. I am sure I will cover a few tools eventually that you (and others) haven't heard of. I have more than a few hidden gems in my collection, but the Flux holds a special place for me. It was released in 2010, but I first saw it in 2009 when I was sitting down and talking to CRKT designer Tom Stokes. He was showing me this new tool design that I wasn't allowed to talk about but I always love a sneak peak.
He was showing me the various components and I was pretty impressed by it, when he showed me the switchblade style USB drive holder and explained that it was his favourite component but he didn't like the limitations of putting in a custom flash drive, knowing how size limits change in the blink of an eye. He was strongly considering dropping it, until I happened. >:D
I pulled out my keys and the Micro SD card reader I carried on it.
(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/415VlbLFDhL.jpg)
He loved the idea so much that he thanked me by giving me a Fulcrum Flame (http://forum.multitool.org/index.php?topic=8712.0) which wasn't released yet. One year later when the Flex was released I was amused to see that the card reader on the Flux wasn't a custom designed one, but the exact one I had shown Tom! The Fulcrum Flame and the Flux will always have a special place in my collection for this.
There's actually another Multitool.org angle to this story- that card reader was actually one I had bought in Maine, during the Multitool.org Maine Meetup in 2008. I had brought my camera, but forgotten the memory card for it and had to stop into Radio Shack. I had bought the only SD card they had, an 8gb one since I had forgotten that my camera wouldn't read anything over 2gb. :facepalm:
I ended up going back in and buying a 2gb Micro SD card with an adaptor and the card reader.
Who would have thought that would have ended up influencing the development of the Flux? :D
Def
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on November 09, 2016, 01:22:07 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFlETAtWvz4
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Post by: Grant Lamontagne on November 09, 2016, 05:10:56 PM
https://youtu.be/Ktipgq0UBGY
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Post by: dks on November 09, 2016, 05:27:01 PM
Post by: Don Pablo on November 09, 2016, 05:40:44 PM
Post by: Grathr on November 09, 2016, 06:21:47 PM
Ps. Standing near running water when presenting sort of ruins the sound... :P
Post by: Smashie on November 09, 2016, 06:29:12 PM
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on November 09, 2016, 06:41:59 PM
Another good video! :tu:
Ps. Standing near running water when presenting sort of ruins the sound... :P
There are subtitles.... :P
You are absolutely right, but because I am captioning them I felt it was worth the sufferance to see the pretty stream. Besides, it's not like anyone really wants to listen to me anyway! :D
Is there a reason that comments are disabled? or am I missing something, not unusual for me lol
I own a forum- why the smurf would I want to chat with people on YouTube? :D
Seriously, years ago I had some jackass leave all kinds of nasty comments on some of my stuff (he suggested that me lighting a cigar with a SwissFlame looked like I was performing an oral activity on a person of African descent, although not in those specific terms) and frankly I barely have time to do MTO stuff and I really don't want to spend more of my time policing another site. If folks want to comment, we have a forum for that. :D
Def
Post by: Smashie on November 09, 2016, 06:55:25 PM
Another good video! :tu:
Ps. Standing near running water when presenting sort of ruins the sound... :P
There are subtitles.... :P
You are absolutely right, but because I am captioning them I felt it was worth the sufferance to see the pretty stream. Besides, it's not like anyone really wants to listen to me anyway! :DIs there a reason that comments are disabled? or am I missing something, not unusual for me lol
I own a forum- why the smurf would I want to chat with people on YouTube? :D
Seriously, years ago I had some jackass leave all kinds of nasty comments on some of my stuff (he suggested that me lighting a cigar with a SwissFlame looked like I was performing an oral activity on a person of African descent, although not in those specific terms) and frankly I barely have time to do MTO stuff and I really don't want to spend more of my time policing another site. If folks want to comment, we have a forum for that. :D
Def
Yup as usual I missed it :facepalm:
Post by: firiki on November 09, 2016, 07:07:32 PM
...
I went back to adding subtitles, even though it takes a lot of time to do. Hopefully you all consider it worthwhile. ...
Def
Kept meaning to say it, kept forgetting about it :-[
Personally, I most certainly do :) especially if it means going through a hassle :salute:
Post by: Aloha on November 09, 2016, 07:23:20 PM
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on November 09, 2016, 11:04:04 PM
But it was a nice spot to be in, so there. :D
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Post by: Poncho65 on November 10, 2016, 04:24:22 AM
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on November 10, 2016, 12:33:56 PM
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Post by: AimlessWanderer on November 10, 2016, 02:26:42 PM
The only issue with this format is that I don't have much of an opportunity to talk about the tool itself, how well ot works, what is good and what is bad, what I like and don't like etc. But i guess that's why we have more in depth reviews on the Main Site.
Def
Would it be worth giving each vid it's own thread in the relevant sub-section of the forum, and putting a direct link to it on the YouTube page. That way there is the facility for discussion on each vid/tool, and it might be a nice "way in" for new members.
It might also be worth extending the closing frames with a standard "for more reviews, insights and discussion...." voiceover pasted on the end of each clip
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on November 10, 2016, 03:26:01 PM
Def.
Post by: Poncho65 on November 10, 2016, 03:34:59 PM
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on November 10, 2016, 04:47:30 PM
I guess it sort of has a ring to it.... :ahhh
Meanwhile, here's a bit about the Center-Drive!
https://youtu.be/3pWjoPinSCA
Def
Post by: Mechanickal on November 10, 2016, 05:02:59 PM
Hi, it's Grant from Multitool.org and it's time for your Multitool Two Minutes..... :think:Beats the multitool twenty minutes most people keep aiming at.
I guess it sort of has a ring to it.... :ahhh
Meanwhile, here's a bit about the Center-Drive!
https://youtu.be/3pWjoPinSCA
Def
of which 15min is brabble and unpacking, the other 5 is "oooh, wow" and "it LOOKS as if it is a decent tool" :facepalm:
Post by: pfrsantos on November 10, 2016, 05:58:16 PM
Hi, it's Grant from Multitool.org and it's time for your Multitool Two Minutes..... :think:
I guess it sort of has a ring to it.... :ahhh
Meanwhile, here's a bit about the Center-Drive!
https://youtu.be/3pWjoPinSCA
Def
Pretty cool!
:salute: :tu:
You can have a 60sec. countdown clock when you start talking about the tool. The extra time in the vids is for your presentation.
Get a 60sec. hour(minute?)glass.
:pok: :pok:
(http://cdn1.philibertnet.com/286788-large/sablier-.jpg)
Post by: Grathr on November 10, 2016, 06:08:39 PM
Hi, it's Grant from Multitool.org and it's time for your Multitool Two Minutes..... :think:
I guess it sort of has a ring to it.... :ahhh
Meanwhile, here's a bit about the Center-Drive!
https://youtu.be/3pWjoPinSCA
Def
:like:
They get better and better! :tu:
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on November 10, 2016, 07:05:44 PM
Hi, it's Grant from Multitool.org and it's time for your Multitool Two Minutes..... :think:
I guess it sort of has a ring to it.... :ahhh
Meanwhile, here's a bit about the Center-Drive!
https://youtu.be/3pWjoPinSCA
Def
Pretty cool!
:salute: :tu:
You can have a 60sec. countdown clock when you start talking about the tool. The extra time in the vids is for your presentation.
Get a 60sec. hour(minute?)glass.
:pok: :pok:
(http://cdn1.philibertnet.com/286788-large/sablier-.jpg)
My plan was to have some kind of graphic on the screen counting down, but that's not an option on Movie Maker, which is the only software I can relly run right now on the poor little netbook/tablet thing I'm using.
An hour glass might not be a bad plan.
Def
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on November 10, 2016, 07:06:39 PM
Hi, it's Grant from Multitool.org and it's time for your Multitool Two Minutes..... :think:
I guess it sort of has a ring to it.... :ahhh
Meanwhile, here's a bit about the Center-Drive!
https://youtu.be/3pWjoPinSCA
Def
:like:
They get better and better! :tu:
I appreciate the sentiment but realistically they would be hard pressed to get worse and worse! :P
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Post by: dks on November 10, 2016, 11:09:22 PM
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Post by: pfrsantos on November 11, 2016, 12:53:31 PM
I'm not sure that is much of an option for me either. I'm in a new city and I barely know anyone. Asking strange women to appear in Internet videos for me might not be a great opening line.... especially when they find out it will involve knives! :ahhh
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When you tell them you'll only take a minute, I think they won't mind...
:whistle:
Oh, and another thing:
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Ask pretty women, not strange ones. Please.
:pok: :pok:
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Post by: Grathr on November 11, 2016, 04:28:10 PM
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on November 14, 2016, 03:37:12 PM
https://youtu.be/vMqpOzAsldY
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Post by: Sea Monster on November 14, 2016, 03:55:56 PM
Is there a way to measure traffic from the videos?
Post by: metasyntax on November 14, 2016, 04:06:57 PM
It's Monday, which means a new Multitool Minute! As if Mondays weren't bad enough already! :P
https://youtu.be/vMqpOzAsldY
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Great video. :tu: I like to pair my Freestyle with an Explorer, I think they complement each other pretty well.
Like your hat too, that's a Tilley right? The ones with the snap-up sides are awesome.
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on November 14, 2016, 07:03:00 PM
It's Monday, which means a new Multitool Minute! As if Mondays weren't bad enough already! :P
https://youtu.be/vMqpOzAsldY
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Great video. :tu: I like to pair my Freestyle with an Explorer, I think they complement each other pretty well.
Like your hat too, that's a Tilley right? The ones with the snap-up sides are awesome.
Yup- that's an Airflow model. Never leave home without it!
I see you've mastered the finish without it "snipping" off unexpectedly :P
Is there a way to measure traffic from the videos?
Snapped a screenshot this morning to show how well te Center-Drive video was doing. It's pretty well buried all of the other ones as you can see!
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Post by: pfrsantos on November 14, 2016, 07:21:32 PM
:salute: :tu:
Try doing this: in the intro, when you finished presenting the theme of the review, pause for a little longer. When you edit the footage, you can cut it without having that awkward moment when you move to the camera to shut it off.
If you get a cone over the mic, pointing at you, you can muffle most of the surrounding noise (cheapper than getting a directional mic).
:cheers:
Post by: Grathr on November 14, 2016, 07:44:45 PM
Post by: Poncho65 on November 14, 2016, 11:10:09 PM
:like:
+1 These are getting better Boss :tu: I know you say that can't be getting worse but yes they could :pok: :D
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on November 15, 2016, 12:05:30 AM
My plan all along has been "condensed crap!"
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Post by: Grant Lamontagne on November 15, 2016, 10:57:24 PM
https://youtu.be/cmqVSWT4kgI
Enjoy!
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Post by: metasyntax on November 15, 2016, 11:16:33 PM
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on November 15, 2016, 11:22:57 PM
Nice! This is the sort of thing that the manufacturers ought to be putting on every product page. Sort of unfortunate that YouTube chose "and one of the more useless tools" for the thumbnail, ha. There's gotta be a way to change it, but I don't know diddly about YouTube content creation. Good stuff though!
I didn't realize that! :ahhh
thanks for pointing it out! I believe I have fixed it now. That comment was actually there when I was pointing out the folding lanyard ring, which strikes me as one of the most useless things ever developed.
Unless it functions as a portable hole in the old Bugs Bunny cartoons, it's a waste of space and metal.
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Post by: Poncho65 on November 15, 2016, 11:58:40 PM
Nice! This is the sort of thing that the manufacturers ought to be putting on every product page. Sort of unfortunate that YouTube chose "and one of the more useless tools" for the thumbnail, ha. There's gotta be a way to change it, but I don't know diddly about YouTube content creation. Good stuff though!
I didn't realize that! :ahhh
thanks for pointing it out! I believe I have fixed it now. That comment was actually there when I was pointing out the folding lanyard ring, which strikes me as one of the most useless things ever developed.
Unless it functions as a portable hole in the old Bugs Bunny cartoons, it's a waste of space and metal.
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Another one in the books :cheers: I also have a dislike for the lanyard ring as well :rant: They use to put them on the outside leaving all the inside space for tools bow they just use it so they don't have to put as many I think :facepalm: :D
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on November 16, 2016, 12:28:50 AM
(http://multitool.org/cache/klixok2watermark/ae6e0675af0004af381cc7fc66ce0104.jpg)
You can see it tucked away on the bottom of the left handle in the above image. It can easily be removed, or as you can see above, tucked away. It can also be brought out and used if lanyard use is your thing. Just fire in a small split ring and you can tie or hook pretty well anything you like to it. It doesn't take up any interior space, it is as strong as any other component on the tool, it's easily added ot removed or tucked away.
SOG isn't usually the first manufacturer that comes to mind when you think slick or elegant, and even if it is, the PowerLock is generally not the first tool you think of in that category, but this is perhaps one of the finest solutions to lanyards that I have seen from any manufacturer.
That bit of sheet metal with a hole in it that comes on many Leathermans may not take up much space but it is also sharp enough to cut through any lanyard you might try to put in it, And, the thick ones you find on the older Gerber models was a complete waste of space.
I would rather have nothing than either of those types of lanyards.
I didn't mention it in the film becase of time issues, but one major problem I have with the Sidekick and Wingman is that idiotic decorative hole in the handle. When you pull out the tool, occupied by something else and try to open the knife blade by feel there is just as much chance that you will try to open the handle. I know, I have done it. You have the tool rotated 180 degrees in your hand and you try to open the blade and all you are doing is pushing against the handle. This is frsutrating, and a serious drawback to this tool. IMHO, it defeats the purpose of having a one handed opening blade on a tool.
Leatherman designers, if you are reading this, please redesign the fricking SideKick and Wingman to get rid of that idiotic, stupid, useless and misleading hole.
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Post by: Grant Lamontagne on November 16, 2016, 12:33:12 AM
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Leatherman/Wingman/103_3933.JPG?m=1329869249)
See where the blade opening hole is on the top left, and the idiotic fake hole on the bottom right.
What the hell were they thinking when they designed that?
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Post by: Poncho65 on November 16, 2016, 12:36:20 AM
SOG did the best for lanyard rings as far as I'm concerned. Look at the PowerLock:
(http://multitool.org/cache/klixok2watermark/ae6e0675af0004af381cc7fc66ce0104.jpg)
You can see it tucked away on the bottom of the left handle in the above image. It can easily be removed, or as you can see above, tucked away. It can also be brought out and used if lanyard use is your thing. Just fire in a small split ring and you can tie or hook pretty well anything you like to it. It doesn't take up any interior space, it is as strong as any other component on the tool, it's easily added ot removed or tucked away.
SOG isn't usually the first manufacturer that comes to mind when you think slick or elegant, and even if it is, the PowerLock is generally not the first tool you think of in that category, but this is perhaps one of the finest solutions to lanyards that I have seen from any manufacturer.
That bit of sheet metal with a hole in it that comes on many Leathermans may not take up much space but it is also sharp enough to cut through any lanyard you might try to put in it, And, the thick ones you find on the older Gerber models was a complete waste of space.
I would rather have nothing than either of those types of lanyards.
I didn't mention it in the film becase of time issues, but one major problem I have with the Sidekick and Wingman is that idiotic decorative hole in the handle. When you pull out the tool, occupied by something else and try to open the knife blade by feel there is just as much chance that you will try to open the handle. I know, I have done it. You have the tool rotated 180 degrees in your hand and you try to open the blade and all you are doing is pushing against the handle. This is frsutrating, and a serious drawback to this tool. IMHO, it defeats the purpose of having a one handed opening blade on a tool.
Leatherman designers, if you are reading this, please redesign the fricking SideKick and Wingman to get rid of that idiotic, stupid, useless and misleading hole.
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The old school lanyard rings are another thing LM should have brought back with some of the newer tools as well IMO :tu: Well an improved version anyways :D
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on November 16, 2016, 01:00:35 AM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v307/jooliesews/Bobbys/Reviews/Pliers.jpg)
I still think SOG's were better because they were away from the plier pivot, which kept the lanyard out of the way of the pliers when you used it, and you could remove it easily or rotate it out of the way. But yes, the original Leatherman lanyard ring was indeed quite nice in it's own right.
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Post by: pfrsantos on November 16, 2016, 01:31:28 PM
SOG did the best for lanyard rings as far as I'm concerned. Look at the PowerLock:
(http://multitool.org/cache/klixok2watermark/ae6e0675af0004af381cc7fc66ce0104.jpg)
You can see it tucked away on the bottom of the left handle in the above image. It can easily be removed, or as you can see above, tucked away. It can also be brought out and used if lanyard use is your thing. Just fire in a small split ring and you can tie or hook pretty well anything you like to it. It doesn't take up any interior space, it is as strong as any other component on the tool, it's easily added ot removed or tucked away.
SOG isn't usually the first manufacturer that comes to mind when you think slick or elegant, and even if it is, the PowerLock is generally not the first tool you think of in that category, but this is perhaps one of the finest solutions to lanyards that I have seen from any manufacturer.
That bit of sheet metal with a hole in it that comes on many Leathermans may not take up much space but it is also sharp enough to cut through any lanyard you might try to put in it, And, the thick ones you find on the older Gerber models was a complete waste of space.
I would rather have nothing than either of those types of lanyards.
I didn't mention it in the film becase of time issues, but one major problem I have with the Sidekick and Wingman is that idiotic decorative hole in the handle. When you pull out the tool, occupied by something else and try to open the knife blade by feel there is just as much chance that you will try to open the handle. I know, I have done it. You have the tool rotated 180 degrees in your hand and you try to open the blade and all you are doing is pushing against the handle. This is frsutrating, and a serious drawback to this tool. IMHO, it defeats the purpose of having a one handed opening blade on a tool.
Leatherman designers, if you are reading this, please redesign the fricking SideKick and Wingman to get rid of that idiotic, stupid, useless and misleading hole.
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Major Problem!
:salute:
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on November 16, 2016, 10:50:45 PM
I hope you all like it. :D
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Post by: Don Pablo on November 16, 2016, 10:57:31 PM
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on November 16, 2016, 11:00:28 PM
https://youtu.be/7OEzDlwMhN8
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Post by: Don Pablo on November 16, 2016, 11:14:05 PM
Never heard of the steady.
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on November 17, 2016, 12:10:33 AM
It seems no one was willing to spend $65 on a tripod with a couple of not so great functions. It's not a super high quality tool, and the handles are all plastic, which is probably a good thing as the plier seems to have been stolen from a cheap dollar store multitool. :ahhh
But, it makes an excellent tabletop tripod....
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Post by: pfrsantos on November 17, 2016, 12:15:54 PM
Surprisingly, it didn't last long. ::)
It seems no one was willing to spend $65 on a tripod with a couple of not so great functions. It's not a super high quality tool, and the handles are all plastic, which is probably a good thing as the plier seems to have been stolen from a cheap dollar store multitool. :ahhh
But, it makes an excellent tabletop tripod....
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You know, of course...
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(http://happylalove.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Thats-what-she-said.jpg)
I just saw this video, on one of the knives in my wanted list. The initial specs listing, in a semi-transparent font, may be a good feature to use in your videos. Don't know if it's too complicated to insert the text or if it works with the subtitles showing at the same time...
:think: :think:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JtTAXL_Ebz0
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on November 17, 2016, 03:08:16 PM
Surprisingly, it didn't last long. ::)
It seems no one was willing to spend $65 on a tripod with a couple of not so great functions. It's not a super high quality tool, and the handles are all plastic, which is probably a good thing as the plier seems to have been stolen from a cheap dollar store multitool. :ahhh
But, it makes an excellent tabletop tripod....
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You know, of course...Show content(http://happylalove.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Thats-what-she-said.jpg)
I just saw this video, on one of the knives in my wanted list. The initial specs listing, in a semi-transparent font, may be a good feature to use in your videos. Don't know if it's too complicated to insert the text or if it works with the subtitles showing at the same time...
:think: :think:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JtTAXL_Ebz0
Maybe a good plan for when I have a better computer and some decent software, but this is really the best that can be done with Windows Movie Maker. :ahhh
It's actually funny that you guys are posting other people's videos. I was curious about a tool and saw someone had posted a video so I decided to watch it.
Over six minutes long, and it was a minute and a half before the guy started talking about the tool! :ahhh
There may have been some useful info in it (not sure, there was a lot of pointless stuff to dig through to get the nuggets of usefulness), but I got bored after 5 minutes and shut it off.
Maybe the Multitool Minute should be the Multitool Two Minutes as I find them awfully short and I can't get as much info into them as I'd like, but it's a lot better than wasting six minutes of your life on pointless stuff andbeing late for work because the video put you to sleep!
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Post by: Grant Lamontagne on November 17, 2016, 03:45:33 PM
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Post by: Aloha on November 17, 2016, 05:16:37 PM
Post by: pfrsantos on November 17, 2016, 05:16:40 PM
Oh yeah, and I forgot to mention, the guy got it wrong too.
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I just posted the video to illustrate the specs list at the beginning. The rest of the video was very repetitititive...
Ok, it's about a nice knife but you could say everything about it in less than 1min.
Post by: Grathr on November 17, 2016, 05:18:22 PM
A "Multitool dual minute"
Post by: pfrsantos on November 17, 2016, 05:25:45 PM
How about making some in depth videos in addition to the minute ones for tools you feel like talking more about?
A "Multitool dual minute"
"Multitool.org Extended Minute"?...
Ok, we are going a little overboard here. Grant is just starting, we haven't even give him time to see what works and what doesn't. I think he might need to do a few more reviews and after that maybe experiment with some of our suggestions. If he finds that some radical changes are in order, he can redo some of the first ones later on.
Another idea to keep in the back burner: some tools have similar models (from the same or different brands). A face-off video of two of them at a time might be interesting. Being two tools, it could be a new 2min format: "Multitool.org Dual Minute" or something to that effect...
:think: :think:
Post by: metasyntax on November 17, 2016, 05:27:18 PM
Ok, it's about a nice knife but you could say everything about it in less than 1min.And yet, he didn't even test to see if you could baton with it.
:angel:
Post by: pfrsantos on November 17, 2016, 05:28:34 PM
Ok, it's about a nice knife but you could say everything about it in less than 1min.And yet, he didn't even test to see if you could baton with it.
:angel:
Or use it as a pry bar... I think there's another 10min video about it...
:D :D
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on November 17, 2016, 05:29:45 PM
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Post by: dks on November 17, 2016, 05:33:33 PM
like the ford focus being bigger than the original mondeo
YOU decided on 1 minute, stick with it. show dedication, commitment, do not go for the easy option. YOU can do it if you believe in yourself.
WE believe in you - do you believe in you?? JUST DO IT!!!!!!!
Post by: pfrsantos on November 17, 2016, 05:34:23 PM
I'm going to do other things with it all too- this is just the first step. :D
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As first steps go, you're doing great!
:salute: :tu:
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on November 18, 2016, 08:20:35 PM
https://youtu.be/LsIV1ZxvrNM
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Post by: Don Pablo on November 18, 2016, 11:53:34 PM
;)
Probably everyone is used to the videos already, so they are just watching and not commenting?
Post by: AimlessWanderer on November 19, 2016, 12:03:03 AM
When you get around to doing the Vic Spirit, do you plan on playing the vid at 3x speed to get it down to one minute :P :D Seriously, it looks like it will be a challenge to do one of the "fuller" tools without it looking rushed.
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on November 19, 2016, 12:18:44 AM
Why was there not one yesterday? :rant:
;)
Probably everyone is used to the videos already, so they are just watching and not commenting?
I just wasn't able to get one put together yesterday. No excuse. Just a fail. :D
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Post by: Grant Lamontagne on November 19, 2016, 12:19:34 AM
They're getting slicker Grant :tu:
When you get around to doing the Vic Spirit, do you plan on playing the vid at 3x speed to get it down to one minute :P :D Seriously, it looks like it will be a challenge to do one of the "fuller" tools without it looking rushed.
I've thought of that. The way I see it, with the Spirit and Swiss Tool I'll just have to highlight the important bits.
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Post by: AimlessWanderer on November 19, 2016, 12:26:41 AM
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on November 19, 2016, 12:35:36 AM
Maybe keep the "Multitool Minute" for the simpler end of the tool spectrum, and do "mini reviews" (at a similar speed) for the more heavily laden tools - same concept, just not time specific.
As i said, the Multitool Minute is just the first step. i plan on doing longer, more in depth reviews as well. They will still be concise though. I have no desire to subject anyone to eight to ten minutes of rambling and package opening.
To be honest, the MM videos aren't really designed with forum members in mind- the info is pretty basic for most members here. My hope is to interest other people and bring them here too, so they can learn the ways of the Plier People. :D
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Post by: AimlessWanderer on November 19, 2016, 01:09:14 AM
Post by: kaput on November 19, 2016, 03:59:58 AM
Maybe keep the "Multitool Minute" for the simpler end of the tool spectrum, and do "mini reviews" (at a similar speed) for the more heavily laden tools - same concept, just not time specific.
As i said, the Multitool Minute is just the first step. i plan on doing longer, more in depth reviews as well. They will still be concise though. I have no desire to subject anyone to eight to ten minutes of rambling and package opening.
To be honest, the MM videos aren't really designed with forum members in mind- the info is pretty basic for most members here. My hope is to interest other people and bring them here too, so they can learn the ways of the Plier People. :D
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Haha. "Learn the ways of the plier people". That's a instant classic :multi:
:like:
Post by: kkokkolis on November 19, 2016, 08:44:55 AM
Post by: Grathr on November 19, 2016, 09:02:06 AM
Maybe keep the "Multitool Minute" for the simpler end of the tool spectrum, and do "mini reviews" (at a similar speed) for the more heavily laden tools - same concept, just not time specific.
As i said, the Multitool Minute is just the first step. i plan on doing longer, more in depth reviews as well. They will still be concise though. I have no desire to subject anyone to eight to ten minutes of rambling and package opening.
To be honest, the MM videos aren't really designed with forum members in mind- the info is pretty basic for most members here. My hope is to interest other people and bring them here too, so they can learn the ways of the Plier People. :D
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Haha. "Learn the ways of the plier people". That's a instant classic :multi:
:like:
:tu: :D
The Plier People! Sounds like an old horror movie title :D
Post by: dks on November 19, 2016, 09:35:07 AM
Post by: Don Pablo on November 19, 2016, 10:24:30 AM
Post by: Grathr on November 19, 2016, 12:10:05 PM
:assimilate:
Post by: Don Pablo on November 19, 2016, 12:21:36 PM
Post by: Poncho65 on November 19, 2016, 11:59:55 PM
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on November 20, 2016, 12:59:08 AM
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Post by: Poncho65 on November 20, 2016, 01:36:39 AM
I've been using that term for years and you guys are just picking up on it now? :ahhh
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You made it sounds better in the above post I guess :shrug: :D
Post by: AimlessWanderer on November 20, 2016, 02:09:52 AM
I've been using that term for years and you guys are just picking up on it now? :ahhh
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We've been ignoring you all these years, and you've only just noticed? :ahhh
Post by: WoodsDuck on November 20, 2016, 02:38:42 AM
I've been using that term for years and you guys are just picking up on it now? :ahhh
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We've been ignoring you all these years, and you've only just noticed? :ahhh
:rofl:
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on November 20, 2016, 11:35:06 AM
I've been using that term for years and you guys are just picking up on it now? :ahhh
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We've been ignoring you all these years, and you've only just noticed? :ahhh
Sorry, did you say something?
I wasn't listening. ...
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Post by: Grant Lamontagne on November 21, 2016, 10:08:18 PM
https://youtu.be/1Amz-Y5BP3w
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Post by: Poncho65 on November 22, 2016, 06:26:07 PM
Post by: AimlessWanderer on November 22, 2016, 07:10:35 PM
Post by: dks on November 22, 2016, 07:12:42 PM
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on November 22, 2016, 09:10:02 PM
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Post by: Grant Lamontagne on November 22, 2016, 11:36:57 PM
https://youtu.be/ZUaOCVbfO9A
I used one of the ones we are giving away as part of this month's Donation Draw (http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,69143.0.html). Hopefully the new owner won't mind! :D
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Post by: AimlessWanderer on November 22, 2016, 11:49:32 PM
Post by: AimlessWanderer on November 22, 2016, 11:51:59 PM
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on November 23, 2016, 12:56:36 AM
I'll have to watch it again and see! :ahhh
Amusing that you ask, as this was the second take. Megan called about two thirds the way through the first!
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Post by: Grathr on December 10, 2016, 05:59:15 AM
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on December 10, 2016, 01:38:32 PM
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Post by: Poncho65 on December 10, 2016, 07:02:15 PM
Post by: dks on December 10, 2016, 07:07:51 PM
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on October 12, 2017, 04:31:50 PM
https://youtu.be/p36GdLT0Okc
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Post by: ducttapetech on October 12, 2017, 04:41:45 PM
Post by: AimlessWanderer on October 12, 2017, 04:46:25 PM
:like:
:imws:
Post by: ducttapetech on October 12, 2017, 04:47:38 PM
:rofl::like:
:imws:
Post by: LoopCutter on October 12, 2017, 04:57:59 PM
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Post by: Grant Lamontagne on October 12, 2017, 05:33:27 PM
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Post by: Douglas on October 12, 2017, 06:21:58 PM
Post by: AimlessWanderer on October 12, 2017, 07:44:49 PM
Seems to me that there's too much tool and not enough SOG Reactor.... :facepalm:
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Screen in screen?
A quarter screen (or larger) close up of each feature in use (not just in close up) while you describe them would resolve the tool (the quiet one :P) not being prominent enough
Post by: Grathr on October 12, 2017, 07:46:48 PM
I would have liked to see a couple of close up scenes of the tool though.
Also the way you highlighted the link to the store was great! :D
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on October 12, 2017, 07:48:44 PM
I need to find some better software to use. This was done using the GoPro editing software since my usual Go To of Windows Movie Maker seems to be unavailable at the moment.
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Post by: SteveC on October 12, 2017, 08:15:44 PM
Post by: Dutch_Tooler on October 12, 2017, 08:26:58 PM
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Post by: Don Pablo on October 13, 2017, 03:30:38 PM
It was short and sweet while giving me enough information to make up my mind about how I felt about it.
My only suggestion would be at least one close up. :tu:
And cool background. :drool:
I could look at it for a while. Outdoorsy gear, and SHOP STOCK! :ahhh
Do I see Uncle Defs premium tool oil on the right middle shelf? :D
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on October 13, 2017, 03:53:03 PM
Just as soon as we find the guy who was testing it....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bSdm_eA1Css&t=4s
The GoPro software is all about doing exciting videos and extreme groin injuries, so it won't allow me to input stills. :facepalm:
I've got some new software that I'm going to test out... hopefully the next one is better. :D
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Post by: Don Pablo on October 13, 2017, 04:04:51 PM
Post by: AlephZero on October 14, 2017, 09:26:06 AM
Yeah, screen in screen is a bit more technical than I can get.... :facepalm:
I need to find some better software to use. This was done using the GoPro editing software since my usual Go To of Windows Movie Maker seems to be unavailable at the moment.
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Boss, if you're looking for affordable video editing software, you should take a look at Videopad (http://www.nchsoftware.com/videopad/index.html).
It's rather uncomplicated and affordable piece of software, might be useful for you :cheers:
Post by: Syncop8r on October 14, 2017, 10:37:57 AM
Some constructive criticism:
- I also think there should be more closeups of the tool. Each feature was only being shown for a second or two and by the time I focused on it you took it away again. :twak: I was trying to follow tools going back and forth and it was kinda like watching tennis.
- Perhaps show yourself only at the beginning and end? I found myself focusing on you instead of the tool. :dd:
- The sound seemed a bit muted to me.
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on October 30, 2017, 07:14:37 PM
https://youtu.be/PnTVrw6aNUM
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Post by: Grant Lamontagne on October 30, 2017, 09:06:59 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ey9DalloZwI&feature=youtu.be
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Post by: LoopCutter on October 30, 2017, 10:12:28 PM
Nice and short, very sweet as they may say!
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Post by: MusicMen on October 31, 2017, 01:17:56 AM
Audio is very noisy and low in level. What are you using to pick up your voice?
Post by: Marc_in_NS on October 31, 2017, 01:25:46 AM
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on October 31, 2017, 03:11:35 AM
Nice review! :tu:
Audio is very noisy and low in level. What are you using to pick up your voice?
I was using my phone to record the whole thing. I am really disappointed in the sound too.
I'll have to figure something else out.
Def
Post by: MusicMen on October 31, 2017, 03:17:19 AM
Post by: Syncop8r on October 31, 2017, 03:30:22 AM
Much better. :like:
I like the cut to the close-up for the bulk of the video. I would still prefer it even closer though and perhaps a surface that contrasts better with the tool (white perhaps?). Actually the first video in this thread was almost there in that respect.
Other than that, pretty good. :tu:
Post by: Dutch_Tooler on October 31, 2017, 07:28:46 AM
Post by: ducttapetech on October 31, 2017, 10:19:40 AM
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on October 31, 2017, 12:14:56 PM
Send me a PM. I have some ideas.
PM sent. :tu:
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Post by: Grant Lamontagne on October 31, 2017, 12:19:15 PM
New Page Dance: :nanadance: :nanadance: :nanadance:
Much better. :like:
I like the cut to the close-up for the bulk of the video. I would still prefer it even closer though and perhaps a surface that contrasts better with the tool (white perhaps?). Actually the first video in this thread was almost there in that respect.
Other than that, pretty good. :tu:
I was trying to figure out what best to use to cover my desk, and I ended up using some carbon fiber cloth that I got for my kayak rudder project but haven't used yet. I figured folks would appreciate the coolness of a carbon fiber background!
And yeah, I need to get closer closeups like the old episodes. But, it's a work in progress, and I hope to keep making progress!
I am impressed that the lighting was decent though- I have two work lamps that I use for ambient light to keep from getting distracting shadows everywhere, but one of them blew it's bulb yesterday and so I had to film it with only one light. :facepalm:
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Post by: Grant Lamontagne on October 31, 2017, 12:20:52 PM
:imws: plus the cut from detail to overview at the end lost some audio. Otherwise, apart from audio quality generally (muted, no treble) it's getting there :tu:
Yeah, audio issues are significant in these videos. This is partially due to equipment issues, software issues and my lack of skill.... it's nice to not be 100% to blame for once!
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Post by: pfrsantos on October 31, 2017, 12:44:57 PM
:imws: plus the cut from detail to overview at the end lost some audio. Otherwise, apart from audio quality generally (muted, no treble) it's getting there :tu:
Yeah, audio issues are significant in these videos. This is partially due to equipment issues, software issues and my lack of skill.... it's nice to not be 100% to blame for once!
Def
Sent you a PM with some comments on the video, boss.
:salute:
Great idea having these small pieces of visual info on the various tools. When looking for some data on them, most videos don't show them in action. Some are just someone going on and on about why they bought them and where and why it's such a good deal, while we just see a box and their hands moving around in the screen.
:tu: :cheers:
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on October 31, 2017, 01:32:31 PM
Frankly I don't think there is enough info in these videos, but I really don't want to make 5 minute videos that I don't think people will actually watch. Instead I am doing the video at a bare minimum and trying to forward people back here so they can get the rest.
Very nice boss.
Thanks, but yours are way more action packed and fun! :D
Def
Post by: ducttapetech on October 31, 2017, 01:36:53 PM
My plan is to try and keep them short so that someone doesn't spend the rest of their lives listening to my uhms and uhhs, because I hate videos like that. I also think unboxing videos are kind of dumb. I suppose they have at least some purpose, but overall I am interested in the product, not the packaging. To paraphrase the old joke, someone spends $400 on a new camera (phone, laptop, knife, whatever) and spends all of their time filming the box it came in. :facepalm:Thanks boss! I am like you, I don't like most unboxing videos. That is why I do them with power tools to make the video funny, well sorta.
Frankly I don't think there is enough info in these videos, but I really don't want to make 5 minute videos that I don't think people will actually watch. Instead I am doing the video at a bare minimum and trying to forward people back here so they can get the rest.Very nice boss.
Thanks, but yours are way more action packed and fun! :D
Def
Keep up the good work!
Post by: Grathr on October 31, 2017, 08:27:39 PM
Fix the audio and you are really on to something.
Is the Q2 a fixed blade with a folding sheath?
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on October 31, 2017, 10:15:47 PM
I liked those videos a lot!
Fix the audio and you are really on to something.
Is the Q2 a fixed blade with a folding sheath?
I suppose you could call it that. :tu:
Def