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10/12/2016

Weird cloud formation over 11 mile reservoir.

I moved over to 11 mile state Park for a few days because it had been getting a little below freezing at night and I wanted an electrical hookup to help me keep things warm until I start heading south.

Other than my move which was about 4 miles not much was happening today so I decided to answer Maggie's comment as a blog post.

Thank you for your encouragement Maggie I hope I can live up to your optimistic speculation about my video making abilities but I'm afraid there may be disappointment in your future if you're waiting on me to produce an entertaining video. I have made a few videos in the past so I have some experience in how difficult it can be and it is far far more difficult than taking a single snapshot.

The videos I made of how to get to various Boondocking spots are probably the easiest kind of video to make. For one thing they don't have to be entertaining they were simply a way to show someone what it was like driving to and arriving at a Boondocking spot, so it required very little editing and almost no creative abilities. Which was the main reason I decided to make that kind of video.

But a video of what's going on around me during the day requires just what I am sorely lacking which is talent, videography skills and creative abilities. Now lacking these skills will probably not stop me from trying to make a video after all it didn't stop me from taking pictures, but believe me taking a picture is way easier than taking video, editing it, fixing the sound, and putting music to it. I am amazed how some of the people on YouTube can make videos that look professional and make it look so easy, but from what little I've done of it I can assure you it's not at all easy.

Nonetheless I will try a couple and see how it works out. I'm hoping it will give me something to post on the blog when I can't think of anything to write about. After all I'm usually around some very pretty scenery and maybe it will open up some opportunities for me to develop a new hobby. Yeah that's just what I need.... Another hobby.

theboondork

2 Comments

Maggie

10/12/2016 10:25:44 pm

Hi Boondockin

I am sure you will do fine on the videos, I have faith in you. Personally I would just be happy with seeing all the beautiful scenery around you, doesn't have to be anything fancy. I live in Florida & love the nature around me here, but have never had the opportunity to explore the western states, which has always fascinated me. I made a quick trip to Arizona to pick up my older sister due to her failing health & we made a trip up to the Grand Canyon which was really quick also. I loved the landscape just wish we had had more time but just wasn't in the cards. Still hoping to make it back out there one day, just don't know if it is going to happen.

I know I am not the only one that follows your blog but I would love to be able to just see the scenery where you travel & explore. I truly hope it's not to difficult or time consuming for you to be able to do this, & it will be something you will enjoy doing.

Sincerely

Maggie

theboondork

10/14/2016 10:17:53 am

Thank you Maggie your very kind. I just finished my 1st video and hope to get it posted today. I love taking landscape pictures that's probably my favorite thing, I'm not sure how that will translate into video but it may be the next thing that I do.

Yes it is fairly time-consuming, but I think that's because I don't know what I'm doing. I believe once I've learned some tips and shortcuts on how to shoot and edit video it will go a lot faster but right now it's a laborious process. What I will probably do is post videos whether I think there any good or not, because if I wait till I think they're good it will be a long time before I ever post a video.
Tom

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