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  1. becky 8year old prank caller

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    Dave,

    Not sure what's up.Maybe it's copied twice with the same file name. 1 works and the other dosen't.

    Try it again and see if it works.

    Mediafire is running slow for me,so I uploaded another version and named it 'Prank Caller'.

    I don't see it there yet,but will have a look when I get back to the computer.

    Cheers,

    Davy

    Okay, I got it (Prank Call) this time. Funnny!

    Thanks,

    Dave

  2. becky 8year old prank caller

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    Had made an audio recording of little Dublin girl Rebecca Barry,better known as Little Becky.Made famous while only eight years old on Dublin 98FM.

    She has made/recorded a lot of funny prank calls.Just google Little Becky.

    So what happens when an 8year old hates her school and teachers....She phones a demolition company.

    Some might find it amusing.

    Not a serious AV,just a bit of fun.

    http://tinyurl.com/mousrr

    Davy

    I can download the file, but when I hit "RUN", I get an error message that says: "Can't Load Executable".

    Sorry. I wanted to see it !

    Dave

  3. Mountain Journeys

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    Hi Dave,

    All the pics are 1600X1200 and have just been googled.

    I have simply compiled then.

    Flying around the world to see and take those Pics would have been something.

    Would have taken months and a lot of $$$ as well.

    Anyways my hiking boots are in getting mended,so I just had to make do with downloaded images.

    Soon as my boots are back though......

    Have fun with the new HD Monitor.

    Thanks for the comments,

    Davy

    If you have them set to 1600 x 1200, they appear almost square on my wide screen. Within PTE, under "Project Options", "Screen", "Aspect Ratio", what do you have it set to? I'm just curious why they look so square.

    Regards,

    Dave

  4. Mountain Journeys

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    Have uploaded an AV on mountains onto Mediafire http://tinyurl.com/mousrr

    Comprised of downloaded pics of,yes you guessed it, MOUNTAINS.

    If you don't like mountains,this isn't for you.

    Davy

    Very nice pictures Davy. I liked your music selection too. I just purchased a 1920 x 1080 monitor --it would have been a great treat for me to see your show in a wide format version. However, if you're like me, you set the resolution to match what you view with most often.

    I'm curious about something you said: "... comprised of downloaded pics of". Are you saying that these pictures are not yours, or am I just misunderstanding your expression?

    Good show.

    Dave

  6. New Zealand Landscapes

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    As a result of feedback I have taken some of my landscape photos of New Zealand and created this short AV. Just over 4 mins, and i am sure you will enjoy the music.

    Mark –

    It’s amazing what some finesse can do to a slideshow. I was so distracted with the original presentation that I bailed out early. This edition was much, much better. In fact I even got to see all of your pictures this time. You have many nice pictures.

    Thanks for sharing, and thanks for the revision.

    Dave

  7. MOODS OF LAKELAND

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    Hello Dave

    First, thanks for taking the trouble to watch and comment. I first came across this music on one of your shows and absolutely loved it. I looked it up and bought the CD and have had in mind for quite some time that I wanted to put something to it. It's interesting that you, like John, feel it's not right.

    Incidentally, after receiving John's comments about the music I 'googled' it and found that the film was almost entirely shot in the mountains of British Columbia.

    Maureen -

    British Columbia, huh? Shows you what I know about music. :) I find that selecting the right music is much harder than taking usable pictures. I guess that's because I control the picture taking, but not the music. It's no wonder that a film company will have purpose-written music used in their films. I keep telling my kids that my slideshows are coming to an end because I can't find music that I like, and, works with the pictures. I do a lot of listening to Pandora to pick up ideas, and then go to Amazon.com to listen to samples from a given performer. That's how I got a lot of Jay Ungar music that works really well for what I'm trying to do.

    Anyway Maureen, because music is so subjective, I wouldn't change a thing because of what John & I said.

    Nice chatting with you. Have a good evening.

    Dave

    Regards

    Maureen

  8. MOODS OF LAKELAND

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    A series of images taken over the last year in the Lake District National Park. It can be found at www.beechbrook.com Grateful thanks to Bill for hosting.

    Maureen

    Hello Maureen -

    Generaly the show was delightful. For me it was carried by the pictures and not the music selection. Some of this comes from the fact that I've used it in my slideshows too. The music is good, but it "feels" too American for scenes of northern Europe. Something with a Irish or Scottish flavor would have worked better for me. But, I've learned, and it took me a while, to go with what you like. I had no idea that music was so subjective, and powerful. In the case of my slideshows, I seldom get dings on the pictures. But, my family is quick to comment on the music I use --it can make or break a show for people.

    So, if it works for you, then it's perfect. Everyone is going to have a different ear.

    Good work -- keep them coming.

    By the way, I still love the music you used in the Greenland show. It is so haunting and right on, for me of course.

    Take care,

    Dave

  9. GREENLAND

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    GREENLAND. A new slideshow I have just completed of a cruise we did August 2008 up the west coast of Greenland,

    Maureen

    Maureen –

    We’ve had a long dry spell of new shows on the PTE Forum. So, naturally I was ready for your show. Let me first say that I really enjoyed it. I’m suffering through the sweltering heat of a Kansas summer now, so the Greenland landscape looked quite inviting. It is a world starkly different from the Midwest in America. And the music was spot-on for me. You have beautiful pictures, well seen and captured.

    Thanks so much for sharing with us.

    Regards,

    Dave

  10. Grand Canyon Slidshow

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    Dave; this is a great show, I liked the photos of the boots and imprints of the boots, and of course the landscapes. I have been to the GC a number of times, over many years, and every time it seems to get more and more haze. Last time I was there I was told that the haze is smog that comes from LA! As a mere tourist, from Ireland, I have only had time to walk down (and up) a mile or so on the day we arrive and the same again on the next day - when we have to leave. I would love to take the journey you and your friends have taken. It clearly illustrates what a tourist misses ;-)

    Mark,

    I'm sorry for the belated response. Trixie (my dog) and I have been on the road again collecting memories that won't be fully redeemed until later in life, when I can't get out of the recliner. Thank you for your comments. Feedback in helpful and appreciated.

    Dave

  11. Grand Canyon Slidshow

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    Hi Dave,

    In any case, be proud of your accomplishment. I know what it took to do the trip and I applaud you all. I know it's not that big a deal to young folks, but at our age, it does take some effort. Thanks for sharing the journey. One of these days I will get around to putting my photos of the hike into a show.

    Thank you for responding to the show Mary. It seems surreal -- our boot-steps have crossed, and yet, I only know of you through the PTE forum. Your 45# pack sounds exhausting. I weighed in at 30 pounds including 7 pounds of camera gear. I wanted to carry another lens, but was scared of the weight. As I reflect on the hike, half of the game is mental; the other half is stamina. I didn’t get the mental part right and consequently, my stamina dwindled.

    Regarding the little bottles of Jack Daniels, I bought one for each of us 3-months before the hike, planning all along to have a ceremonial toast at the campground, and get a great picture, one that would be representative of our bonding and accomplishment. Well, when I handed them out, the seals were popped and they were sipping before I could even get my camera ready. I ended up missing the picture of the group toast that I had envisioned. Oh well, there will be other chances, I hope. The older I get though, the more cautious I am about wagering on my tomorrows. :)

    Please let us know when you get a slideshow ready of your trip. I’m really interested in enjoying your experience. I’ll be able to relate, that’s for sure. And maybe someday our boot-steps will cross again, who knows.

    Thanks again for your comments. Happy hiking.

    Dave

  12. Grand Canyon Slidshow

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    Congratulations Dave! First for making the hike, and second for the enjoyable AV.

    The overall view from the stands was enjoyable. I was really with you - until you showed the thermometer! 120 ?! I may have done enough desert for this year. But it is sure hard to deny the sensory sensations of such a trip. Thanks for sharing your experience. Well done.

    Thanks for your comments Robert. I thought the same thing about Ken’s good-natured comment about challenges. It was challenge enough just climbing back out of the canyon. The ammo cans – you’ve seen bear boxes I’m sure. Well, the ammo cans were squirrel boxes. They are a real menace to hikers. During a moment of inattention, one chewed a hole in my backpack and feasted on some trail mix. Ugh!

    Glad you like the trip.

    Dave

  13. Grand Canyon Slidshow

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    Hello All –

    It’s been a while since I last posted a show. This show is about a trip to the Grand Canyon that I took in May with 9 members of my family. It seems rather inauspicious to add qualifiers and footnotes before the show even begins, but in this case I feel I must at least explain. The intent of the show was never aimed at the general public. It was designed to be a personal account of an adventure I had with my brothers and their families. Nevertheless, I felt that at least some of you would enjoy it, as I know there are a few of you that really enjoy getting “out there”.

    It’s 63Mb and runs about 22 minutes. I’ve given the viewer keyboard control. So if you get tired of my narrative at the beginning, just hit the right arrow key to begin the show. And I’m sure you all know what the ESC key does.

    Hope you enjoy the trip. Comments and critique are welcome.

    Dave

    http://www.epetersons.com/slideshows/The%2...nd%20Canyon.zip

  15. A Concentration Camp Gothic

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    I visited Auschwitz-Birkenau during 19th-21st of May and came back with 400+images. I want this subject to be my entry for our AVI night in 2009. I'd appreciate your thoughts and comments, and if anyone is interested, I've uploaded the presentation files for P2E to Mediafire if you'd like to have a play with them and maybe help me out for any improvements. Just PM me for the link.

    This one needs to be right, so any help at all would be appreciated.

    Andrew.

    Hello Andrew,

    I enjoyed the show, in fact I found it moving. The pictures were good and the music quite suitable. You have an eye for composition. As for suggestions, I have a few:

    1. I needed more captions explaining what I was looking at.

    2. Regarding the one caption you did use, you scrolled it in from the lright, the opposite of how I read. Better yet, don't scroll it, just have it appear. That way it's easier to read.

    3. Slow down on the credits at the end.

    4. Some sort of a title at the beginning would be a nice touch.

    You have some powerful material here Andrew. Good luck with your show.

    Best regards,

    Dave

  16. The land of contrasts

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    The land of contrasts; The land God made in anger; The ageless land, The land of wide-open spaces.... Namibia.

    I hope you will find as much pleasure to view my photos as I had to take them.

    If the transition rythm is too fast... no problem, the slideshow is fully keyboard controllable (pause, arrows, ...) and you can also pause/resume it with the left mouse button

    Happy viewing

    Comments welcome

    Patrick

    Very nice Patrick! Great photographs from an unknown land (to me anyway) mixed with enchanting music. You are a fine photographer Patrick.

    Regards,

    Dave

  17. Along the Mojave Trail

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    That is a lot of words off topic, so now, on with the show. Nearly a week in

    The Mojave Desert area of California. There is a readme file with the show.

    Comments are always welcomed. I hope you enjoy the show…it is in

    1920x1080 format.

    Thanks for listening.

    Jeff Lunt

    Link: http://www.beechbrook.com/pte/downloadfile.asp?id=1731

    Jeff –

    It’s good to hear from you again. We seem to like the same sort of things, that is, poking around in the great outdoors with our dogs. So, it’s always good to travel with you and Sammy, even if it is vicariously.

    I liked how you worked with the many different sky and earth textures. It demonstrates that there is plenty to see where there appears to be nothing. Your opening titles were cleverly done; I’ll have to try that technique myself. And the school bus, wow, it reminded me of Chris McCandless from “Into the Wild” book and movie. Now there’s a story about a guy who took what we like to do to an extreme. You mentioned the unfavorable weather, yet the snows gave the desert a special quality that really brought it to life. Lastly, the James Horner music was superb; a perfect mood match for what I feel when in the wild with my dog Trixie.

    I’ll end by saying that there was something that I enjoyed more than the show itself, and that is knowing your health is improving and you are on the road again. I look forward to many more shows from you Jeff.

    Best regards,

    Dave

  18. The Phocaean City

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    Hello all,

    A Slideshow on Marseille during a photo seminar (Diapositif) first weekend in October 2008.

    From the famous and emblematic Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde, I managed one of my greatest panoramic (5 photos) which gives a good view of this beautiful city, from the islands until Frioul bottom of the old port.

    http://www.auplusnet.com/LaCitePhoceenne.zip

    More information about Marseille

    Comments/critiques welcome.

    Kind regards

    Bernard

    Bernard,

    I enjoyed your slideshow. I was impressed with how well you got the exposures right, especially with shots having high dynamic range between highlights and shadows. Did you do something special like digital blending? What camera were you using, if I may ask?

    Well done!

    Dave

  19. New posted show - large file

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    This feature-length presentation turned out so long that my first thought was to charge admission. But I decided maybe you might need your money to buy caffeinated popcorn. :rolleyes:

    Havasupai is 155mb download and runs for 35 minutes. I did leave the keyboard controls active so you can stop, forward and reverse.

    When I read the specs on the show; 155 Mb and 35 minutes, I said that there was no way I could stay engaged in a slideshow for 35 minutes. You proved me wrong Robert. I found it very good and quite interesting. I'm doing a "Rim to Rim hike of the Grand Canyon in May with my brothers, so I was interested in the area you were trekking in. The pictures were beautiful and I liked seeing you and your friends in action.

    A couple of comments about the technical aspects of the show: There seemed to be an awkward absence of music at the beginning, enough that I reached for the volume button on my speakers. The other little thing was the shift in the music genre that didn't seem fitting. However, I really liked the "Green Grass of Summer" piece. (if that's what it's called???).

    I'll sign off by saying that it was 35 minutes well invested.

    Dave

  21. Soaring passion

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    Soaring passion

    This slideshow has for subject the passion for flying with gliders of a friend of mine, Roland Stuck, internationaly known in the glider world.

    Happy flyings !

    Comments welcome

    Patrick

    Hello Patrick -

    My goodness, you've outdone yourself! Powerful images, moving music, and a professional presentation. Very well done Partick.

    Thanks for sharing your talent.

    Dave

  22. 'All in a Winter's Day'

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    I have submitted a new presentation 'All in a Winter's Day' to www.beechbrookcottage.com

    Nothing fancy, just plain and simple. Comments/critiques welcome.

    "...just plain and simple" and BEAUTIFUL! Very nice pictures -- like looking at a calendar full of photographic surprises. The music worked well also. It just goes to show me that when the pictures are great, the fancy stuff is unnecessary.

    Thanks for sharing.

    Dave

  24. Yellow

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    Jaune d'automne / Yellow (Autumn's yellow) on Bill's Cottage site

    Here a very short slideshow (2'18) just to show a few photos taken mid october when autumn's colors where bright and bursting ... as my musical extract choice (which for sure will find many adverse opinions as most of time, for such a subject, very "pacific" musics are choosen).

    Comments welcome

    Patrick -

    The music did not work me and was a distraction from the beautiful photographs. But if you like the music, then I commend you for going with it even though you suspected it might be unusual. You are certainly an accomplished photographer.

    Thanks for sharing.

    Dave

  25. Turkey Bowl (football)

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    Strictly for fun. When the traditional Thanksgiving Day game between local universities disbanded 50 years ago - a few family and friends started playing our own. Rain, snow, and distance have only added to the tradition of getting together for this annual event. 64mb file contains 6-7 minute show. This was fun to "produce", and may be fun for someone out there.

    Soon available via Beechbrook, now available here

    I know the 64 mb file size is a problem for some potential viewers. You can view a lesser-quality, but "high definition" video version here: Turkey on Vimeo

    Any comments from anyone will add to my enjoyment/learning. :)

    Hello -

    Very nice action pictures with good, suitable music. The Utah mountains looked inviting also. You've captured your family well. Yes, it's a time to be thankful.

    Dave

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