Well, here we go folks, I am getting our YouTube channel setup to start posting some videos of our amazing adventures. :)
I do want to say a few things first though. I may be a programmer, but I am certainly no video expert, so hopefully the quality isnt too bad for some of you more picky folks out there. :) Here is the process we are using so far:
- Original media (VHS/Super 8) is transferred to DVD using Hoot's Tape-to-DVD box
- DVD Shrink 3.2 is used to frame grab what I want off the DVD, output is VOB
- WinFF (ffmpeg) is used to convert the VOB files into WMV clips
- Windows Movie Maker (on Vista) is used to make the final combined WMV file
- Then I upload the final WMV to YouTube
So far it seems to work ok, I am still playing around with a few settings here and there to see what I get. If anyone out there *cough*Martin Smith*cough* has any suggestions or tips I am all ears. And I know, the one and only video I have up on the channel right now is not an in-ride video, those are coming very soon, this first video was just my first test.
UPDATE: Well I have now found and tried a different tool, and so far I like it: Avidemux. I have uploaded to YouTube the same nighttime clip now made thru Avidemux, with the audio now mixed to mono. Check it out on our channel: http://www.youtube.com/MesaVerdeVideos
Exciting stuff! I think this is an appropriate establishing shot before the madness inside begins.
ReplyDeleteI guess you have my email from my Horizons tribute - drop me a line if you like and we`ll see if we can make the conversion process quicker and easier (and possibly better quality)
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Great Job Chief! ...Sounds like the two of you was having a fun...how many times did you say "damn"? hee hee... Looking forward to more video... :)
ReplyDeleteGreat video! Looking forward to the rest. Audio only coming through on the left channel - I guess might want to mix to mono if it was recorded that way.
ReplyDeleteYeah Rainie, I am quite embarassed when I watch these old videos again, hearing myself and some of the idiotic things I say. :(
ReplyDeleteI wish there was a way to just remove our voices from the videos and leave just the ride audio, but oh well. And Jason, I cant seem to find any way to get it to mix to mono in Windows Movie Maker. Or I am wondering if there is a different setting I need to try in ffmpeg as its converting VOB -> WMV.
Chief...You can't do that...Thats the best part...and NO you don't sound idiotic...Leave the voices...:)
ReplyDeletehes going to hear VOICES ALRIGHT.........NOT SRM ASSHOLE LEAVE MY WIFE ALONE
ReplyDeleteI am just checking in to say there are still diehard fans of Horizons! I started from the beginning and am making my way through your blog, and man it's taking me back down memory lane. I am younger than you, so my memories are from being a kid on this ride, but it was one of my favorites. I always dreamed of getting off the ride vehicle and being able to walk around the sets, and you guys actually did it! So cool. And I am amazed at some of the details included that would never be noticed because of their placement, yet they were still there.....that shows true love went into making this ride. I am sure the original creators would appreciate your blog because it showcases so many things that were missed by simply riding through the normal ride. This gives me a deeper love for this ride and makes me truly sad that I will never see any of it again.
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