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When NOT to use a Tripod for VIDEO

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Education & Training with Retired Executive Director of Education at eXp Non-Licensed
Happy Monday!! I couldn't figure out why I was so tired this morning. WARNING! This is not my typical post on the AR Blog. (It's NOT A TUTORIAL) LOL~ You might not even recognize ActiveBrad in this one, but it really does explain why I am so exhausted today. I learned a neat little tip this weekend about Video. "When NOT To use a Tripod!" I know that many of you have read my top 10 tips for video, and this goes against everything I ever told you, but really, you tell me where a Tripod in this video has a legitimate purpose.

I told Rich I was going to post this today jokingly, but then I thought about it, and felt you guys might enjoy watching the personal Crazy side of ActiveBrad. Here's what happens at the Andersohn home on the last day of Summer, just before my kids all go back to school. This is the first video that I can honestly say would have been impossible to use a tripod. Seriously. I'm lucky I still have my flip video camera and that it's still all in one piece. :-O

Sharon Paxson
Sharon Paxson, Realtor® EQTY Forbes Global Properties - Newport Beach, CA
Newport Beach Real Estate
Brad - that was hilarious! You looked like you were having a blast! I love roller coasters!!
Aug 19, 2008 04:28 AM
Jeremy Blanton
Myrtle Beach Homes Blog - Myrtle Beach, SC
Myrtle Beach REALTOR®- myrtlebeachhomesblog.com

Brad that brings a good question up...does the flip camera have a wrist strap?   Also, I have come to the conclusion, they are much better when viewed in full screen mode :)

Aug 19, 2008 05:05 AM
Janice Sutton
1st Stage Property Transformations - Murrieta, CA
Home Stager - Temecula Murrieta
Thanks for the queasy ride! :) I can't believe you didn't drop the camera! I loved the music too!
Aug 19, 2008 09:44 AM
Carol Smith
Casmi Photography - Mebane, NC

Not being a roller-coaster fan, this kind of had my stomach doing a flip or two! LOL  I only have one question .... how the heck did you keep those sunglasses on?

Aug 19, 2008 03:01 PM
Sasha Miletic - Windsor Real Estate
RE/MAX Preferred Realty Ltd. - Windsor, ON
Hi Brad, Its an Very useful Video. Keep posting best. Best - Sash
Aug 20, 2008 02:00 AM
Brad Andersohn
Retired Executive Director of Education at eXp - Boulder Creek, CA
ActiveBrad - 707.646.1876

Hey all, this week has been like riding one of these in real life! haha!  Thanks for the comments, this was fun, and the day with the boys was the best.  Might be the last time I do that again.... the rollercoaster and video that is.  :-)

Aug 20, 2008 08:38 AM
Jeremy Blanton
Myrtle Beach Homes Blog - Myrtle Beach, SC
Myrtle Beach REALTOR®- myrtlebeachhomesblog.com

Brad does the flip have a strap on it?

Aug 20, 2008 02:29 PM
Brad Andersohn
Retired Executive Director of Education at eXp - Boulder Creek, CA
ActiveBrad - 707.646.1876

The Flip Video does have a strap, I'm surprised it didn't break on these coasters.  lol~  The sunglasses on the other hand do not.  Not quite sure how those stayed on my head..   :-)

Aug 20, 2008 02:37 PM
Jeremy Blanton
Myrtle Beach Homes Blog - Myrtle Beach, SC
Myrtle Beach REALTOR®- myrtlebeachhomesblog.com

Haha that is funny Brad!

Aug 21, 2008 02:10 AM
Ross Quintana
Real E Smarter - Spokane, WA
Real E Smarter Real Estate Coach - 509-362-1966

nice video, the resolution was great on the main video what were you using and what is the resolution on it.

Aug 21, 2008 08:14 AM
Gary Bolen
McCall Realty - South Lake Tahoe, CA
CRS - Lake Tahoe Real Estate Information

the kids were great... still don't know why the camera wasn't still... if you just stand in one spot and get everything else to move... or something like that.

Aug 21, 2008 04:50 PM
Brad Andersohn
Retired Executive Director of Education at eXp - Boulder Creek, CA
ActiveBrad - 707.646.1876

Ross - I was using a Flip Video, the res is 640x480.  The video was edited using windows movie maker and then uploaded to AR video for final editing, hosting and production.  The more you do with video, the easier it gets after time.  This was just something fun, and was a spur of the moment idea.  :-)

Aug 23, 2008 03:41 AM
Brad Andersohn
Retired Executive Director of Education at eXp - Boulder Creek, CA
ActiveBrad - 707.646.1876

Gary - (or Richard) hahaha, that's funny.  The camera was still, can't figure out why everything was shaking so badly!!  lol!~  The kids are the GREATEST!!  :-))

Aug 23, 2008 03:43 AM
Fran Gaspari
Patriot Land Transfer, Inc. - Limerick, PA
"The Title Man" - Title Insurance - PA & NJ

Brad,

You're right...a tripod would have been worthless, but a head mount might have come in handy...!!! Thanks,   Fran

Aug 23, 2008 06:54 AM
Brad Andersohn
Retired Executive Director of Education at eXp - Boulder Creek, CA
ActiveBrad - 707.646.1876

Fran - I am trying to create a Flip Video Accessory that will allow users the "Hands Free" capability.  I'm thinking a custom made vest or shoulder harness.  Not too many want to mess up their hair to wear the helmet cam.  When I invent this puppy, it will be my claim to fame.  It's not an easy creation, but I am working on something as we speak type.  :-))

Aug 23, 2008 07:46 AM
John Slocum
Premiere Property Group, LLC - Vancouver Washington - Vancouver, WA
Broker, SFR - Vancouver WA Real Estate
Brad, I agree the tripod would get in the way. Your shows here remind me of my shots when I try to video the route to one of our listings! John
Aug 26, 2008 03:55 PM
Anonymous
Anonymous
John - that's funny, better stop listing those theme parks eh? lol~
Aug 27, 2008 02:08 AM
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Brad Andersohn
Retired Executive Director of Education at eXp - Boulder Creek, CA
ActiveBrad - 707.646.1876

That was me above, the network is a bit glitchy this morning, keeps bootin me and and making me login again.  Just wanted you to know who was being the smart allec above.  Thanks John  :-)

Aug 27, 2008 02:13 AM
Ryan Martin
Pacific Continental Realty, LLC - Bellingham, WA
Bellingham Commercial RE Broker

That was an awesome video Brad. I can't believe that I missed this when you published it in August.

Nov 10, 2008 03:45 PM
Anonymous
Kegan

Now that was just funny.  Not was I was expecting, but really enjoyed it, thanks.

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