January 2009
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So here I am driving down Qualcomm Way into San Diego’s Mission Valley area, when this motorcycle cuts across my lane. He moved from the right through the middle lane to the left. The guy was lucky that I saw him. I looked over while passing the motorcyclist, who was stopped in the left turn lane hunched over a cell phone. He had been texting! While driving a motorcycle!
Times like this, I...
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WatchMy Nokia N96 experimental video blogging continues. I shot two mall escapades yesterday, but posted only the one. My goal is simple: Practice, practice, practice. I want to get proficient at:
Talking clearly and with fewer (best no) ahhs
Shooting good video
Telling really interesting stories
Using editing software to tighen up clips and level out sound
I traded in the iPhone 3G for the N96...
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WatchHappy New Year! We celebrated at the beach, where I shot some quick video using the Nokia N96. One main reason I dumped iPhone 3G for the N96: To shoot video blogs. But I was sick—flu, then bronchitis—for the better part of a month. I’m recovering, finally, and now it’s video time.
This first one is a test, as I explore best way to get the best video from the Nokia N96. The background...