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  1. Return to Burning Man

    in Slideshows & AV Shows

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    Hi Bill,

    There is always some excellent AVs on Beechbrook,but isn't everything subject to censorship?

    I mean,no nudity,no images of war etc.

    Would you even allow something like 'Burning Man'?

    Davy

    Davy,

    I've always requested that anything submitted to Beechbrook be viewable by any family member. Over the years I've rejected less than a hand-full because folks have done their own 'censorship'. You're right... Burning Man would probably not make the 'family list'. ;) But please, do use my services where applicable.:)

    Bill

  2. Return to Burning Man

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    Davy's show does not have any advertising

    but

    Mediafire - the hosting site does - somthing has to pay for the free service

    there other hostng services but they all have some sort of drawback -- mediafire has the least restrictions thus the advert's

    ken

    As Ken already knows, Beechbrook.Com contain no advertisement. Never has, never will. It's open to all for their use.

    Bill

  3. Beautiful Decay

    in Slideshows & AV Shows

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    Paul,

    Great work on your first attempt. Congratulations. Very nice photography, and good choice of music I thought. As others have said, the text was a bit big and a bit to much to take in so quickly. Also, I would have preferred your portraits to be grouped with two or more on a slide at the same time. I think it would match your landscapes better.

    Overall a very nice show. Thanks for your work!

    Regards,

    Bill

  6. LEEDS CASTLE AGAIN

    in Slideshows & AV Shows

    Posted

    Enjoyed it Mick. I've visited there before, and you've done well it capturing the lovely scenes throughout. I particularly like your shots of the castle framed with the flowering trees. Great job, and nice music to match. Thanks for sharing! - Bill

  11. PTE output to iPod

    in General Discussion

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    Peter,

    All responses are correct. I have an IPod 4th generation and have made several of my shows into MP4 format which allows full control just like any MP4 would offer. PTE controls are mute at this point. MP4 on the IPod allows play, pause, stop, fast forward, rewind.

    Be happy to assist in any way I can.

    Bill

  14. Halcyon Hall

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    One of the most interesting shows I have seen in quiet some time. Very unique approach. For me, a show that makes me feel like I'm there, actually walking the halls of this grand old building. Great job with the HDR Bert! Hope to see more of your work soon.

    Regards,

    Bill

  16. Workflow for iPad target...

    in General Discussion

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    Hi everyone,

    I have a set of slideshows that I want to enable to play on both the iPad and iPhone.

    Trick is - I don't <yet> own a Mac; everything's PC based. But I have complete access to Mac systems (iMacs, iPads, iPhones, etc.)

    Is there any documentation on

    1. workflow to create presentations for the iPad and iPhone

    2. Issues to be aware of (in terms of UI, functionality, limitations, suggestions) etc.

    Hoping to have a presentation to install and test with in about a week, but don't know the steps needed.

    Thanks in advance for any insights!

    Jerry

    One add'l question - does anyone have a presentation they've created for the iPad that I could install and view? Thx...

    Jerry,

    I created an IPOD show from my "Island Colors" presentation. It works great on my IPod (4th Gen). if your're interested, drop me a PM and we'll discuss. Sorry, I don't have an IPAD, but the steps are basically the same.

    Regards,

    Bill

  20. Island Colors

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    Posted

    I'm ready to come down and personally verify all that beauty you've surrounded yourself with!

    This AV is simply a well done pleasant journey. You do have some very interesting images and beautiful compositions as well as color. On this type of presentation, I really like the light, precise, frame on each photo. Thanks for the view.

    Thank you sir! You already know that you are more than welcome to come on down anytime! Of course we might have to exchange houses seeing as your part of the world it quite beautiful as well.

    Glad you enjoyed the show. Leaves are falling quickly to the ground now. Good thing I snapped them when I did.:rolleyes:

    Enjoy your weekend!

    Bill

  22. Island Colors

    in Slideshows & AV Shows

    Posted

    Bill - did you receive my emailed comments? Having a few problems with email at the moment and not sure if some are arriving.

    Maureen

    Good afternoon Maureen!

    Received your personal email and have replied to it. I want to thank you publicly for your gracious comments and for your continued encouragement. Looking forward to your next masterpiece!

    Bill

  23. Island Colors

    in Slideshows & AV Shows

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    Hello Patrick. Good to hear from you again! It was a good day indeed as I biked around taking the shots. All images were taken on Hilton Head Island, a small barrier island off the coast of South Carolina, USA. We now live on the island. http://en.wikipedia...._South_Carolina

    Xaver,

    The show is certainly filled with random images with no particular attempt to exactly align it with the music's rhythm. Hope you enjoyed it !! Just a fun day out.

    Bill

  24. Island Colors

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    Mickp,

    Yes, great stuff out there to shoot. This year particularly. Now that you know where we are... come on down!! You're always welcome here. Glad you enjoyed the show, and thanks for taking the time to watch it. Best of luck with your close-up work. :)

    Rick,

    Good to hear from you again. Looking forward to your next presentation. Have you been back to Africa recently? My decision to make it 1920x1080 was to fit out 52" TV. We're like a drive-in theater here sometimes with the neighbors dropping by to view the shows. :P Coming from you, a superior photographer, I appreciate you saying my photography has improved. Got quite a touch to go though!!!!!!

    Thanks guys!!

    Bill

  25. Island Colors

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    Bill -

    Overall, a great show. Strong color, and the lines and textures are great as well.

    Now for the "not so great"; Why was there a short black interlude after the first 3 vertical images? Where you trying to keep the viewers in suspense? I was really enjoying the peacefulness of the images and then came the Crocodile twice! What was that all about? What made you think that those 2 photos would fit in the mood that you created. There was one shot of grasses that I found really interesting with bright colors and a narrow depth of field. And then you had 2 smaller images appear over top with dull gray backgrounds - IMHO they shouldn't have been included. Like you, I use a lot of Medwyn Goodall's music. I find that I have to edit a lot of his stuff due to repetition. Sometimes you just want it to end. So I will often use 2 shortened pieces in stead of 1 long one. I'm not usually so critical but this could have been an awesome show if it weren't for a few minor adjustments.

    All that being said; I loved the closeups, they have great detail. Most people never think of getting close. But that's where you see some really neat textures which add interest.

    Greg

    Greg,

    Thanks for your detailed assessment of my show. As I posted, it was simply a quick show about the many 'colors' on the island. All of it was captured in about three hours on a bike ride around our plantation.

    Let me take on your many questions. No suspense intended at the beginning of the show. I often place a blank slide between my opening image and my first presentation image. Just my technique I suppose. As for the Crocodiles... ours are actually called "American Alligators". We don't have Crocs in this part of the world. Why are they in my show you ask? I suppose because they are a part of everyday life here on the island and show that we don't live on 'Main Street, USA'. :D

    Sorry for the mood swing in my show. Didn't know I had set any type mood to begin with. ;)

    The grass image with super imposed images on it was sort of a test. I used the mask tool, probably for the second time ever. Sorry you didn't like it. As for the music... love Goodall's material. Hate to tweak it.

    Thanks again for the critique. My biggest joy in all of this was being out there and taking the shots.

    Best regards,

    Bill

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