Subject: Re: [Harp-L] Smokey burned Georgia

EGS1217@xxxxxxx · Wed, 16 Jan 2013 19:53:52 -0500 (EST)

About that...  

On this 2010 Garden State Smokey version of Georgia, Danny used a couple of 
 'my' closeups --you can see when the colour changes: my computer's 
glitching  right now but I think around 1:34 or so? and then again later on. There 
seem to  be a couple of different versions out there..the comments are 
different and I  didn't see my closeups in the version Smokey posted? 

_http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2NEuC8oG5G4&feature=youtu.be_ 
(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2NEuC8oG5G4&feature=youtu.be) 

I videorecorded Smokey's entire set (and lots more of his and other folks'  
playing at that Convention and Williamsburg, SPAH, GSHC 2011, etc) and  
still have his whole set from this performance, as does he. On his  Master DVD 
it looked great as I'd sent him a Master duped DVD(as I do  everyone) copied 
directly--we have a machine which does this--from the small  DVD's used in 
my Camera precisely because I want the performers to have  exactly what I 
captured.

 He forwarded it on to Danny who'd also filmed it on his newer flip  
camera. The reason I love MY camera (a Sony) is because of its great  audio. When 
I play it back either on my computer or via a DVD player the sound  AND 
video clarity is exceptionally good compared to previous cameras I've  used.

UNfortunately, when Danny edited it for YouTube, he explained the  
editing/transfer is what causes the distortion not only in colour and  clarity, but 
that it also 'muddies up' the sound. I had no idea that would  happen and 
thought that by sending the artist(s) their own full size  duped DVD's they'd 
be able to keep them for posterity or be able to then  post them to YouTube 
themselves.
Now, now so sure.

I DO have a YouTube account myself but so far have absolutely NO IDEA how  
to put up any of the (by now well over 100) harmonica videos I've taped and  
have stacked everywhere nor how to edit them (some do require judicious  
editing--no one wants to see the times I recorded the carpet when the  camera 
was left on accidentally <G>). Danny explains doing it myself would  be the 
optimum way to retain the original great sound and clarity, but I'M  
stumped. (When folks have previously attempted to explain they rattle off lists  of 
instructions which truly are incomprehensible not only to me but my husband 
 who once worked in film production. When HE stomps off frustrated that's 
the end  of that session). :( So HALP! is the word for today. 

Is there ANYONE out there who could send me a step-by-step list of  
directions on just how to go about this? Dumb it down as much as possible for  this 
technophobe? OR is there a 'Posting your own already recorded DVD's for  
Dummies' book out there?  ;)

I guess I want to know not only HOW to do it, but IF I can view them first  
either on YouTube or how they'll look there before they're aired and do any 
 fixing as well before the public gets to see them--and have the capability 
to  remove any at this stage which aren't up to par?

In addition there're a lot of mini DV TAPES from my earlier camera  which 
hold a lot of Jason Ricci & New Blood, Harp Blow-offs, SPAH and other  
performances from a while back. 

I've also been videorecording my animals for years long before coming back  
to harmonica so I'd seriously enjoy having the ability to put up youtube 
videos  from those older vids as well: the kind one used a VHS-C adapter to 
view, but  only if I can edit. My dog is likely now into the final stages of  
kidney failure along with 3 of my very elderly cats unless my super-human  
efforts of late somehow pay off, so I'd like to be able to preserve these  
memories and figure out how to upload or download those too. If the only way 
is  to have them transferred to DVD's then someone tell me so.

My own home computer is near ready to kick the bucket so I'll  likely 
require a new one for this or can one use an IPad? (new Xmas 2012  gift I haven't 
yet had opportunity to open).

Inquiring 'but highly INcompetent when it comes to this sort of  thing' 
mind sorely needs to know. 

Elizabeth

PS: here're the earlier Buckeye performances previously seen here but  no 
reason not to repost for 'new' harp-l viewers. These became considerably  
degraded going between Danny (who shot them), Smokey, me and Garry Hodgson.  
There's GOT to be a better way?

Smokey Joe Leone: Summertime:

_http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uu8Jt7DKMOk_ 
(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uu8Jt7DKMOk) 

Smokey Joe Leone: Angel Eyes:

_http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FzlaRAHwmq4_ 
(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FzlaRAHwmq4) 

Smokey Joe Leone: After the Lovin'

_http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4lBYzkW4kA_ 
(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4lBYzkW4kA) 

Smokey Joe Leone: On Green Dolphin Street

_http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0iUNSJkPusM_ 
(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0iUNSJkPusM) 

Smokey Joe Leone: Embraceable You

_http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lx8n8lVBigQ_ 
(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lx8n8lVBigQ) 

Smokey Joe Leone: One Note Samba

_http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7n4qoOLF6Q_ 
(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7n4qoOLF6Q) 

" Message: 6
Date: Tue, 15 Jan 2013 20:13:16 -0500
From: Joseph  Leone <3N037@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: [Harp-L] Smokey burned  Georgia
To: Mike Rogers <harpman9@xxxxxxxxx>
Cc: Harp L Harp L  <harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx>

Thanks Bullfrog. I appreciate it. The only  reason I let it get posted 
(thanks to Danny G. of NewHarmonica with assist from  EGS), was that I had 
brought up J'oan (pronounce Jwahn) Pau Cumellas just last  week on this same 
tune. I wanted everyone to see the comparison.

smo-joe  (In dreams he plays...but only in dreams) 

On Jan 15, 2013, at 8:52 AM,  Mike Rogers wrote:

> Great cut. Love your chromatic work.
>  
> Bullffrog
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Joseph Leone"  <3n037@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: "Rick Dempster"  <rick.dempster@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> Cc: "Harp L Harp L"  <harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Monday, January 14, 2013 11:34  PM
> Subject: Re: [Harp-L] Smokey burned  Georgia
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