KiteLife Posted November 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2008 In fact, you can access the higher quality video now by adding &fmt=18 to the end of the YouTube URL. If you had uploaded a higher res copy, it would appear at this URL. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmsjQLyiFR8&fmt=18John, I don't know if you're comfortable with altering the code for embedding the higher res videos on these pages, but there are instructions available what to change in this blog post... http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2008/11/e...TC-0D6B48984890 Alas, that addon code for the URL doesn't work for playlists, at least not when I just tried it. But, when people go to the individual YouTube videos directly, they should have the option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkey Posted November 26, 2008 Report Share Posted November 26, 2008 Yes but how are you doing with your theme music for the 2009 Grid Mega Team event. We need to know as preparations are being made. <grins> Heh, just about as well at this point... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morrunya Posted December 5, 2008 Report Share Posted December 5, 2008 Got a new one for ya John. This time I exported in a format that was as close to the ones you mentioned earlier. SO I have two versions of the video if you would like them. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnVgPBdthLM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiteLife Posted December 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2008 Thanks for the awesome work Watty, I'll wait until you've tweaked this one (per our discussion in the other thread). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiteLife Posted December 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2008 Just added this page to the main Rev site as well, to make the tutorial play list easier to find. http://www.revkites.com/main/Video_Tutorials Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morrunya Posted December 5, 2008 Report Share Posted December 5, 2008 Be sure to check out my Windless With Watty topic. I have deleted the previous two videos on the toss and catch and the pancake, and I have uploaded a redone version of each. I also have both videos in formats close to the ones you specified earlier. So send me an e-mail if you would like me to send the files to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiteLife Posted December 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2008 Keep accumulating 'em Watty, we'll sort it out at some point... Not rushed at the moment. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morrunya Posted December 5, 2008 Report Share Posted December 5, 2008 Sounds good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauranyyfan Posted December 8, 2008 Report Share Posted December 8, 2008 Be sure to check out my Windless With Watty topic. I have deleted the previous two videos on the toss and catch and the pancake, and I have uploaded a redone version of each. I also have both videos in formats close to the ones you specified earlier. So send me an e-mail if you would like me to send the files to you. Hi Watty... Great videos, thanks. Since you revised them, I'm guessing that's why the previous links don't work. Just to let you know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aerochic Posted December 8, 2008 Report Share Posted December 8, 2008 Watty, these edited versions are much better! I like the music fade in and out. *thumbs up* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JynxKites Posted December 8, 2008 Report Share Posted December 8, 2008 Yeah, I know, but the file it's self is not hi res. I was using a program that I don't usually use to edit the video, so I was not sure what format to export it in. Now that I have the formats that John uses.. it will be fine. Watty- Ever think of education (teaching) as your major? You're a natural! The videos are interesting to view, easy to understand, great to learn from! Super Job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morrunya Posted December 8, 2008 Report Share Posted December 8, 2008 Actually, yes. You see, I come from a family with lots of teachers. I can name six close reletives that are teachers right off the top of my head. (one of wich was a college math professor) What I plan on majoring in is Math and Education. Eventually I would like to be a college math professor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
temoniprince Posted December 8, 2008 Report Share Posted December 8, 2008 watty my buddy yr my worse nighmare lol i cant do math in my head,if my life depended on it, unless its like: i have 1 rev and i buy 1 more how much do i have now. lol good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiteLife Posted April 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2009 I'm continuing to update this playlist as more tutorials become available, including Watty's new axel video. Just click the L/R arrows on the video screen to browse through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazzer Posted April 15, 2009 Report Share Posted April 15, 2009 Watty this is so cool. You get to play at what you love at school and home, Excellent Milliwatt! Keep em coming! Bazzer Oh to be that young again and have the freedoms of school, No bills or boss...ah sounds like heaven! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted August 15, 2009 Report Share Posted August 15, 2009 Hi Everyone, There was a request on here a few days a go for a Video tutorial on how to equalise lines. That is how to get all 4 lines the same length. This is important as the lines will vary in length over time and the top lines tend to get long more often as they take more of the kite pressure. The tutorial is taken in one shot, to show how quickly and easy it can be. The actual equalising takes 5 minutes to get 4 line right. I use all sleeving that is all the same length, which is the key to making this easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airin Posted August 16, 2009 Report Share Posted August 16, 2009 Hi Everyone,There was a request on here a few days a go for a Video tutorial on how to equalise lines. That is how to get all 4 lines the same length. This is important as the lines will vary in length over time and the top lines tend to get long more often as they take more of the kite pressure. The tutorial is taken in one shot, to show how quickly and easy it can be. The actual equalising takes 5 minutes to get 4 line right. I use all sleeving that is all the same length, which is the key to making this easier. That was helpful Simon, thanks for filming and posting that. BTW, what is the green device that you were using there to check the lines against each other? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poolking Posted August 16, 2009 Report Share Posted August 16, 2009 Simon, I agree with airin, very helpful video. I also would like some info on the green thing. I was going to buy a fish scale and try it, your green thing looks like it works better. poolking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcom714 Posted August 16, 2009 Report Share Posted August 16, 2009 Simon,I agree with airin, very helpful video. I also would like some info on the green thing. I was going to buy a fish scale and try it, your green thing looks like it works better. poolking Quick search netted this result......... http://www.bfk.com/kite/ki25002.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airin Posted August 16, 2009 Report Share Posted August 16, 2009 Quick search netted this result.........http://www.bfk.com/kite/ki25002.htm Ahhh, Line Equalizer! Who knew they had such a thing for fliers. Sheesh. Ok, add it to the list, maybe pick one up at the WSIK...my kite bag is rather quickly filling up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeepster Posted August 16, 2009 Report Share Posted August 16, 2009 Please note that Simon used a piece of line through the "finger" hole in his line equalizer. For good accuracy, that's an important variable. Using your finger can create a slightly offset force in the line equalizer. The line through the finger hole makes the unit a little harder to use, but it's well worth it. Good video Simon ... thanks! Last I checked, the line equalizers were hard to acquire .. I ended up making mine. So, it'd be a neat addition if someone would show a quick video of the "line droop" method of identifying differences in line lengths. Cheers, Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LS Kite Stakes Posted August 16, 2009 Report Share Posted August 16, 2009 I think I will make one for myself! Should only take about 30 minutes or so..... Thanks for posting Simon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted August 16, 2009 Report Share Posted August 16, 2009 I think I will make one for myself! Should only take about 30 minutes or so.....Thanks for posting Simon! Oh Pro Equalizers Bling !! But for anyone to young to remember Moran Equalizers, if you do a search for line winders & equaliser there are now line winders that do both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LS Kite Stakes Posted August 16, 2009 Report Share Posted August 16, 2009 Oh Pro Equalizers Bling !! I don't know about pro........... Here is what I whipped up in thirty minutes out in the shop. The Mini Kite Stake (about 7 inches or 18 cm long) is for size reference. When the two holes line up, the lines are equal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeepster Posted August 16, 2009 Report Share Posted August 16, 2009 (edited) I think I will make one for myself! Should only take about 30 minutes or so.....Thanks for posting Simon! Walt, Okay, but I would expect more than the simple plastic model out of your shop. Since you're going to put a line through the finger hole, maybe that part of the design can be changed. Aluminum ... yep. Polished ... yep. Bearing at the pivit ... yep ... I used a small nylon bearing from Ace Hardware ... a ball bearing would be cool. Maybe that'll be your next product offering! Cheers, Tom Opps ... missed your post ... looks like you're already on the road! Edited August 16, 2009 by Jeepster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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