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.
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.
A few notes to myself:
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Buy a tripod.
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Utilize the zoom in and zoom out function.
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Remember - the Flip records sound!
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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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