DVD to mp4 conversion notes
Convert DVD to MOV – used MacX DVD Ripper Pro $40 Edit in iMovie –> export m4v file Convert m4v file to mp4 –> used Handbrake
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Art and design of Maria Poulos.
Embedding Google Business Photos 360
Google Virtual tours allow customers to virtually walk through your business. Here’s a 360 video produced by Alison Miniter Photography View the video on Google maps – get embed link – put into HTML editor View Larger Map
Train Ride Yoga Movie
This is another old movie made with Flash – then converted to MP4 using screen capture software (Screen Flow). The beginning gets a little cut off. The concept is how Yoga helps find that place of calm.
Chaos Movie
Back in the day, when Flash was still a thing I made this movie. It uses a point system to convert letter shapes. It so old that I have to convert swf to mp4 using a demo version of screen flow. I guess you can still get the jist.
How to take credit card payments using Paypal Guest
Customers can use credit card without creating account. This is how to use your Paypal Merchant account to enable customers to pay for products or services with a debit or credit card – without customer creating a Paypal account. Log in to your PayPal Account Select the Profile tab (at top) Click on “My Selling […]
Tips for YouTube SEO
Write good titles. Put keywords first and branding at the end. Make sure they are compelling titles. The video title itself should be somewhat unique and more importantly be relevant, and should contain your primary keyword/phrase first. You could have the word “video” also contained within the title, since it is commonly searched for in […]
Out-Source. Should we, or shouldn’t we?
Out-sourcing — or off shore hiring at a (possibly) lower cost — has been a dilemma for social conscious Americans. Are we losing jobs to other countries. Giant corporations don’t care. Occasionally I get cold-called by someone looking for work. Statistically, I receive more calls from internationals than by home-made Americans. Ten years ago I […]
The Price of SEO
Getting to Page One I just met with an SEO guy this morning about his SEO services. The general guide is that you pay a set-up fee, a monthly charge (ONLY if you get on page one) and a service contract for one year. This will cost about $1K-$2K/year. SEO is a full time job. […]
Tips on Creating Large Graphics
Big, Bold and Beautiful Banners, Signs, and Backdrops If you’re going to do it – do it big. The elements should be interesting yet simple. Typography should be minimal and to the point. Images and photography should be nothing less than superior. Large graphics should draw attention and invite the reader in. Placement of design […]
Don’t get ripped-off by web developers
New to Websites? This article is for people who are new to — or about to buy — a website. Several times a month I get a call for someone wanting a website who is absolutely in the dark on how to buy – or -build – a website. I’m finding people, who have lost […]