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My 1st Flip Video at the Dairy Queen in Buffalo MO (and a few tips for the Flip)

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Debbie DiFonzo - United Country VIP Realty, SW Missouri

A few weeks ago, I posted about my obsession with the Flip Ultra Video recorder. After reading numerous posts on Active Rain about this pocket sized camcorder, I just had to have one!

After pouring over Ebay - who wants to pay full price? - my pink Flip Ultra was on it's way.

Flip Video Recorder

Once my box arrived, life got in the way! My new Flip sat on my desk, lonely and waiting.

Tonight, the kids have friends over and we decided to make the 14 mile trek to Dairy Queen. It's warm and humid; ice cream is what we need crave. On the way out the door, I grab my new toy tech tool and take it with me.

In just a minute or two, I had the batteries in and the little machine on. It really was that simple.

I am still amazed at how light weight the Flip is! It feels like it is missing the "guts" - how can something this light work?

As we were eating our ice cream, I turned the Flip to on and used it for the first time. You can hear the kids asking me what I am doing. My son tells the others "its for her website" and my husband tells me I look "like a tourist."

WARNING:  Do not eat or drink while watching this video.

 

So...

A few notes to myself:

  1. Buy a tripod.
  2. Utilize the zoom in and zoom out function.
  3. Remember - the Flip records sound!
  4. Carry the Flip everywhere - it's so easy to use!

I used AOL Video to upload my first try at making a movie. It was simple to use with one exception: I now know you must have the movie uploaded as a PUBLIC movie in order to obtain the code to embed the video. I really didn't want this on their site, but I had no choice.

I don't know enough yet to be dangerous. And, I don't know if the quality will be enhanced by using one of the other video platforms. (such as YouTube) But, I do know I'm back to being obsessed with the Flip!

(I don't think the kids will let me forget my time as a tourist at the Dairy Queen in Buffalo, MO)

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Comments (10)

TeamCHI - Complete Home Inspections, Inc.
Complete Home Inspections, Inc. - Brentwood, TN
Home Inspectons - Nashville, TN area - 615.661.029

Debbie, you are so right about the tripod and flips...

Jul 19, 2008 10:13 PM
Cheryl Willis
RE/MAX Solutions- OZARK MISSOURI - Mount Vernon, MO
MO Broker - Mt Vernon, Monett, Aurora, Barry & Law

I love learning new (to me) stuff.  When I learned to scan I thought I could rule the world. Hate to think what is going to happen when I get hold of a flip thingy!  be good  cw

Jul 20, 2008 07:35 AM
No Longer Active in Staging. No Longer Staging
Hickory, NC

Debbie/aka honorary Cheryl.. Thanks for your Flip story. I would love to have one but need to get another camera first.. My camera does video but I seldom use it but I am sure i too would be addicted to the Flip - if I had one. God bless,

Jul 20, 2008 01:37 PM
Jesse Clifton
Jesse Clifton & Associates - Fairbanks, AK

Too funny, Debbie... I have just not quite got the whole video thing down yet.  I guess I'm going to have to work on it, huh?   If nothing else, it is entertaining!  :)

Jul 21, 2008 03:40 PM
Debbie DiFonzo
Debbie DiFonzo - United Country VIP Realty, SW Missouri - Lebanon, MO
Lebanon MO and Buffalo Missouri Real Estate

Michael - Tripods are my friends...

Cheryl - You do rule the world, have you forgotten?

Cheryl G  - My camera does video but it's way to heavy and bulky to use very often. We'll have to start a new 12 step program for Flip addiction!

Jesse - Oh, man, you'll be dangerous with a Flip! I can't wait - note to self: buy more water proof mascara!

Jul 21, 2008 04:46 PM
Mike Frazier
Carousel Realty of Dyer County - Dyersburg, TN
Northwest Tennessee Realtor

Debbie,

I got my flip 2-3 months ago and just love it! I am currently using mixpo(soon to be activerain video) for my video publishing.

Jul 22, 2008 03:39 AM
Debbie DiFonzo
Debbie DiFonzo - United Country VIP Realty, SW Missouri - Lebanon, MO
Lebanon MO and Buffalo Missouri Real Estate

Mike- I've looked into Mixpo. Just not sure I want to spend the $$ until I get a little better at making the video. Have you found a "miracle" feature in that program? That is what I might need at this point! <G>

Jul 22, 2008 06:50 AM
Sondra Meyer:
EXP Realty, LLC - Corpus Christi, TX
See It. Experience It. Live It.

Ahhh...Debbie, now you've got me wanting a flip video recorder also.  I think you did pretty good for your first attempt. 

Jul 22, 2008 07:34 AM
Debbie DiFonzo
Debbie DiFonzo - United Country VIP Realty, SW Missouri - Lebanon, MO
Lebanon MO and Buffalo Missouri Real Estate

Thanks Sondra - have you bought your Flip yet? We could be dangerous with this thing!

Jul 28, 2008 03:01 PM
Irene Gaffigan
Bean Group - Ludlow, VT
Broker, CRS, e-PRO
Debbie, I had bought a Jazz video on e-bay, it also takes still pictures and does a few other things. I love it so far - probably will also get the flip. Irene
Jul 28, 2008 11:28 PM