Saturday, 16 October 2010
Out-teched myself?
A peep at how the satellite upgrade is progressing at Cruisedog Towers ... and the question has to be asked: 'Have I ultimately out-teched myself?'
CONTINUING VIDEO CONVERSION TEST
... and this clip from March 2009. The problem with video compression to other formats is the loss in resolution but this looks promising. Original clip seems to have been wmv at 60.4 MB then compressed to AVI (as software doesn't take wmv files) at 40.6 MB. New software (freeware - don't pay for software until checking thoroughly that there isn't something out there just as good but free) then utilized to compress further to 14.0 MB to FLV. Confused.com? Never mind, just enjoy the charming little amphibian clip ...
Friday, 15 October 2010
TEST CONVERT FLV FORMAT
Converted from MP4 - 100% further compression without loss of resolution - aspect 4:3 ... bitrate 288 kbps ... 29.97 fps ... H.264/AVC output video codec (notes for me, please disregard, everyone)
Thursday, 14 October 2010
And the last downdown
... from the Pirate Hash at the Farmhouse Tavern goes to Arfanar for the successful completion of her first ever full marathon in aid of "Help Our Wounded" The Royal Marine Charity.
Wednesday, 13 October 2010
Strongbow downdown number 3
Well, it's like this chief ... the hashit shirt gets awarded to one of the hares - Winalot as Bogof is still searching for lost hashers out there on the reservation ... and Winalot doesn't fancy a pint of Courage Best (few do) and ... nominates Strongbow - of course ... A very rare occurrence, a TRIPLE nomination ... last seen about 6 years ago when Wetfart did it ... Cheers, Strongbow!
Strongbow downdown number 2
Bobby awards to Wigwam who is driving. A splendid idea is that Strongbow should take it on his behalf, Betty ...
In the absence of Teapot
... who is recovering from his hip replacement op earlier in the day, Mouldy Dick takes over and he is equipped with Teapot's magic bag of downdown implements ... However, there's a surprise as Teapot is beamed into the pub via his daughter's mobile phone. The mob give him three cheers: HIP HIP hooray - he's had a HIP replacement remember you fools ... long sigh
Tuesday, 12 October 2010
Pirate Hash Circle
... from the correct car park, eventually, Eva ... That reminds me, did you hear the one about the Russian stripper - Eva Vestov? No? Well please yourselves then ...
Monday, 11 October 2010
Eden Marathon Sunday October 10th
Arfanar shows off her race medal after successfully completing her first marathon.
Eden Marathon Sunday October 10th
Arfanar (with son Strongbow who accompanied her for the last half of the race) approaches the finish, a race marshall looks on.