Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Youtube?!

Hello to all you wonderful and amazing crafty people out there! Today, I have a question for you... a simple one, but be honest :) Have you ever watched a youtube video about your particular craft, be it drawing, scrapbooking, knitting, etc?

I have. Tons of them. There is so much to be gleaned out there, from various techniques to learning the ins and outs of a myriad of materials, etc... and youtube is a wonderous avenue where anyone can make a video on their topic, post it up, and sit back while the world enjoys it. Amazing... I know, I know... it's nothing new, but still is a fantastic avenue to pursue.

That being said, I would love to be able to make a youtube video (or several) on my joys while art journaling. I have a bright, fun personality, and I just know a video would be a blast to make. Everyone makes youtube videos these days! The only trouble is... all I have is my digital camera. It can record videos, but I've no editing technology. I wouldn't even know how to add music to said video.

So, does anyone out there know how I could go about editing a simple video? Perhaps speeding up certain sections, adding music here or there, etc? Maybe even there are some of you who edit videos for fun themselves, and would consider doing it for someone else? I am not sure if that's done out there, but I imagine it might be.

So, please comment or email me at tracksaloquin@yahoo.com and let me know, as this is definitely something I would love to accomplish! And thank you, everyone :) Please enjoy the pictures of a journal spread that I've completed, and some ACEOs that I'm working on... having fun using doilies as masks :) And my 2 year old decided to add her little scribble to the very last one... kinda digging it, now :)

11 comments:

Becky K. said...

I've thought a little bit about that too, Jen, but haven't gotten around to researching. The one or two candle maker videos I've watched made me a bit crazy. Not sure I'd want to add to the collection of less than quality videos out there. Your medium lends itself to that sort of thing much better. I'll be watching to see what you come up with.

Niki Jackson said...

Hi Jen you can try using windows movie maker which comes with your computer. I use Pinnacle for mine but that is a paid one. I really enjoy youtube for all sorts of videos from art, music tutorials, to dance x

sammysgrammy said...

all I know, Jen, is that I find "movies" that my granddaughters have made in my computer files. Usually themselves making faces. They use the small camera on my monitor (which I use for skipe). Lesson - never let little kids loose in your computer room.

Kim said...

Jen, I wish I knew . . . . I do think this is something you would be good at though! :) love love love your new artwork :)

Mechelle said...

Hi Jen I wish I could help, but my husband edits my videos for me. His time is limited. Do you know of maybe a college student, or some teenagers that maybe can help you. Some might do it for free to gain experience in film editing.

sacra vim said...

I have no idea...it'll be awesome when you figure it out, though!

Kathleen said...

Well, the sum total of my knowledge is that it can be done. LOL Great artwork - Including the "cooperative piece" with your 2 year old. ;-)

Raylee said...

hi aloquin,
i have no idea either!
thank you for your reply to my comment on diana's blog, it's nice to know someone reads them.
raylee.

Amanda said...

I am not much help in the technology department, but I can say, those videos are totally awesome. My sister taught herself all sorts of thread arts just by watching youtube videos.

Pam of alwaysartistic said...

Hope you can get going with your videos. I used Windows Movie Makers for years, but the program on my computer has stopped working and it's been years since I used it! But I remember it was quite easy to use!

1 suggestion is just plan out your video, like a script, and then you'll be able to do them without stopping a lot.

Handiworkin' Girls said...

We always use Windows MovieMaker for family videos. The older versions are better (and have more options).