IMR: Extras: HawaiiVog

HD: Waimanalo Beach

Sun, 24 May 2009 15:29:42 -1000

Taking the family to Waimanalo Beach, one of our favorite stretches of shore on the island.

Waimanalo Beach from hawaii on Vimeo.

The above is the embedded video player from Vimeo, one of the few online video hosts to serve up HD content. To see the HD video (and not a scaled and compressed Flash version), however, you need to view it at Vimeo or download the original movie file (1280x720/MP4). It should look great on an Apple TV.

You can also watch this video via low quality but fast loading Flash players at YouTube, Yahoo! Video, Viddler, and downloaded from the Internet Archive.

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HD: Flat Stanley in Hawaii

Tue, 19 May 2009 15:22:37 -1000

A quick tour of Honolulu for Flat Stanley, visiting from Mrs. Shalowitz's First Grade Class at Pearson's Corner Elementary School in Mechanicsville, Virginia.

Flat Stanley in Hawaii from hawaii on Vimeo.

The above is the embedded video player from Vimeo, one of the few online video hosts to serve up HD content. To see the HD video (and not a scaled and compressed Flash version), however, you need to view it at Vimeo or download the original movie file (1280x720/MP4). It should look great on an Apple TV.

You can also watch this video via low quality but fast loading Flash players at YouTube, Yahoo! Video, Viddler, and Blip TV. And several versions of this video (including high-definition MPEG-4 and DivX) can be downloaded from the Internet Archive.

Subscribe to the HawaiiVog video podcast via iTunes, or in the media aggregator of your choice via RSS.

HD: Visiting Grandpa

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 12:12:43 -1000

Bringing my kids -- Katie (11), Zac (6) and Alex (4) -- to visit my dad in Aina Haina. My first iMovie '09 project, taking clips from a Sanyo Xacti HD700 and exporting via QuickTime via custom HD settings.

Visiting Grandpa from hawaii on Vimeo.

The above is the embedded video player from Vimeo, one of the few online video hosts to serve up HD content. To see the HD video (and not a scaled and compressed Flash version), however, you need to view it at Vimeo or download the original movie file (1280x720/MP4). It should look great on an Apple TV.

You can also watch this video via low quality but fast loading Flash players at YouTube, Yahoo! Video, Viddler, and Blip TV. And several versions of this video (including high-definition MPEG-4 and DivX) can be downloaded from the Internet Archive.

Subscribe to the HawaiiVog video podcast via iTunes, or in the media aggregator of your choice via RSS.

HD: Flickr Friday - January 2009

Fri, 09 Jan 2009 11:59:57 -1000

The first Flickr Friday lunch meetup of 2009 was held on the grounds of Iolani Palace. Two dozen local photographers gathered to talkstory, trade tips, and take pictures.

Flickr Friday - January 2009 (FlipMino HD) from hawaii on Vimeo.

I took video clips with my Flip MinoHD camera, and decided to also edit it entirely using the FlipShare software that comes with it. (I use a Mac, and would usually use Final Cut Express or iMovie.) It's not something I'm likely to repeat.

The FlipShare software is very rudimentary, and best for connecting a few clips, and definitely becomes unwieldy with 30 clips like the set I used for this movie. There's a basic clip editor to set start and endpoints, but it requires to to save over or save a copy in order to use the edited clip. Also, all you've got are dissolve transitions and two title slides - one at the beginning, and one on the end. There are a handful of music loops, and I used one for this movie. But even set to be 'quieter than the video audio,' it's pretty overpowering.

The one upside to using FlipShare to something like Final Cut Express or iMovie is that FlipShare works natively with the video format, resolution, and bitrate of the Flip MinoHD's clips. So the final movie retains all of the quality of the original clips (such as it is).

The above is the embedded video player from Vimeo, one of the few online video hosts to serve up HD content. To see the HD video (and not a scaled and compressed Flash version), however, you need to view it at Vimeo or download the original movie file (375MB/1280x720/MOV). It should look great on an Apple TV.

You can also watch this video via low quality but fast loading Flash players at YouTube, Yahoo! Video, Viddler, and Blip TV. And several versions of this video (including high-definition MPEG-4 and DivX) can be downloaded from the Internet Archive.

Subscribe to the HawaiiVog video podcast via iTunes, or in the media aggregator of your choice via RSS.

HD: PodCamp Hawaii Day 2

Sun, 26 Oct 2008 11:21:50 -1000

The second day of PodCamp + WordCamp Hawaii 2008, Saturday, October 25, 2008. More sessions, including Matt Mullenweg of WordPress.com, plus spontaneous hula (or something like it) and a sunset picnic.

PodCamp Hawaii - Day 2 from hawaii on Vimeo.

The above is the embedded video player from Vimeo, one of the few online video hosts to serve up HD content. To see the HD video (and not a scaled and compressed Flash version), however, you need to view it at Vimeo or download the original movie file (199MB/1280x720/MP4). It should look great on an Apple TV.

You can also watch this video via low quality but fast loading Flash players at YouTube, Google Video, Yahoo! Video, Viddler, and Blip TV. And several versions of this video (including high-definition MPEG-4 and DivX) can be downloaded from the Internet Archive.

Subscribe to the HawaiiVog video podcast via iTunes, or in the media aggregator of your choice via RSS.

HD: PodCamp Hawaii

Sat, 25 Oct 2008 03:12:25 -1000

The first day of PodCamp + WordCamp Hawaii 2008, held at the Hawaii Convention Center on October 24, 2008.

PodCamp Hawaii from hawaii on Vimeo.

The above is the embedded video player from Vimeo, one of the few online video hosts to serve up HD content. To see the HD video (and not a scaled and compressed Flash version), however, you need to view it at Vimeo or download the original movie file (208MB/1280x720/MP4). It should look great on an Apple TV.

You can also watch this video via low quality but fast loading Flash players at YouTube, Google Video, Yahoo! Video, Viddler, and Blip TV. And several versions of this video (including high-definition MPEG-4 and DivX) can be downloaded from the Internet Archive.

Subscribe to the HawaiiVog video podcast via iTunes, or in the media aggregator of your choice via RSS.

HD: Diamond Head Hike

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 08:59:41 -1000

Diamond Head Hike from hawaii on Vimeo.

Yesterday, I joined my 10-year-old daughter, Katie, on a hike up Diamond Head, one of Hawaii's most recognizable landmarks and a popular local attraction. The hike was organized by her Girl Scout troop (Hawaii Troop #84), and we were joined by seven other girls, another dad, and Troop Leader Debbie.

Music is "Climbing Mountains" by Barb Carbon (courtesy the Podsafe Music Network).

The above is the embedded video player from Vimeo, one of the few online video hosts to serve up HD content. To see the HD video (and not a scaled and compressed Flash version), however, you need to view it at Vimeo or download the original movie file (1280x720/MP4). It should look great on an Apple TV.

You can also watch this video via low quality but fast loading Flash players at YouTube, Google Video, Yahoo! Video, Viddler, and Blip TV. And several versions of this video (including high-definition MPEG-4 and DivX) can be downloaded from the Internet Archive.

Subscribe to the HawaiiVog video podcast via iTunes, or in the media aggregator of your choice via RSS.

HD: Waikiki Apple Store Grand Opening

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 22:37:11 -1000

Royal Hawaiian Apple Store Grand Opening from hawaii on Vimeo.

The grand opening of the new Apple Store in the Royal Hawaiian Center in Waikiki on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008. I arrived at 3 a.m., and was second in line behind Sophie, and we watched as the construction crew raced to finish the store's facade before sunrise. The event was celebrated with a Hawaiian blessing and hula performances.

The above is the embedded video player from Vimeo, one of the few online video hosts to serve up HD content. To see the HD video (and not a scaled and compressed Flash version), however, you need to view it at Vimeo or download the original movie file (1280x720/MP4). It should look great on an Apple TV.

You can also watch this video via low quality but fast loading Flash players at YouTube, Google Video, Yahoo! Video, Viddler, and Blip TV. And several versions of this video (including high-definition MPEG-4 and DivX) can be downloaded from the Internet Archive.

Subscribe to the HawaiiVog video podcast via iTunes, or in the media aggregator of your choice via RSS.

HD: Roz Savage Arrives in Hawaii

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 22:19:39 -1000

Roz Savage Arrives in Hawaii from hawaii on Vimeo.

Solo rower Roz Savage arrived at the Waikiki Yacht Club on Labor Day after 99 days at sea. A throng of fans, supporters, and reporters were on hand to celebrate the historic journey across the Pacific.

The above is the embedded video player from Vimeo, one of the few online video hosts to serve up HD content. To see the HD video (and not a scaled and compressed Flash version), however, you need to view it at Vimeo or download the original movie file (1280x720/MP4). It should look great on an Apple TV.

You can also watch this video via low quality but fast loading Flash players at YouTube, Google Video, Yahoo! Video, Viddler, and Blip TV. And several versions of this video (including high-definition MPEG-4 and DivX) can be downloaded from the Internet Archive.

Subscribe to the HawaiiVog video podcast via iTunes, or in the media aggregator of your choice via RSS.

HD: Beatrix*JAR in Hawaii

Mon, 26 May 2008 00:44:25 -1000

Beatrix*JAR in Hawaii from hawaii on Vimeo.

Beatrix*JAR is Bianca Pettis and Jacob Roske, sound artists and circuit benders out of Minneapolis. They were in Honolulu for a concert at The Arts at Mark Garage, and also put on circuit bending workshops for the community. This workshop was hosted by the Hawaii Macintosh and Apple Users Society (HMAUS).

Music is "Arthur Golden" from Golden Fuzz (2007) by, of course, Beatrix*JAR. Music available at CD Baby or iTunes.

The above is the embedded video player from Vimeo, one of the few online video hosts to serve up HD content. To see the HD video (and not a scaled and compressed Flash version), however, you need to view it at Vimeo or download the original movie file (122MB/1250x720/MP4). It should look great on an Apple TV.

You can also watch this video via low quality but fast loading Flash players at YouTube, Google Video, Yahoo! Video, Viddler, and Blip TV. And several versions of this video (including high-definition MPEG-4 and DivX) can be downloaded from the Internet Archive.

Subscribe to the HawaiiVog video podcast via iTunes, or in the media aggregator of your choice via RSS.

HD: Kodomo No Hi

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 21:01:39 -1000

Kodomo No Hi from hawaii on Vimeo.

The "Kodomo No Hi" Keiki Fun Fest at the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii. An early island celebration of Japan's "Children's Day," with arts and crafts, food (including KC Waffle Dogs), demonstrations and performances, and formal kimono dressing for kids.

The above is the embedded video player from Vimeo, one of the few online video hosts to serve up HD content. To see the HD video (and not a scaled and compressed Flash version), however, you need to view it at Vimeo or download the original movie file (128MB/1250x720/MP4). It should look great on an Apple TV.

You can also watch this video via low quality but fast loading Flash players at YouTube, Google Video, Yahoo! Video, Viddler, and Blip TV. And several versions of this video (including high-definition MPEG-4 and DivX) can be downloaded from the Internet Archive.

Subscribe to the HawaiiVog video podcast via iTunes, or in the media aggregator of your choice via RSS.

HD: FIRST in Hawaii Regional Robotics Competition

Sun, 30 Mar 2008 10:07:02 -1000

FIRST in Hawaii Robotics Competition from hawaii on Vimeo.

Scenes from the last day of the FIRST in Hawaii Regional Robotics Competition. Students from schools across the state and the country gathered at the Stan Sheriff Center at the University of Hawaii to show off their math, science, and engineering skills in the form of ball playing robots. FIRST was founded by inventor and entrepreneur Dean Kamen, who was in Honolulu for the event.

The winning alliance included the Rambots from Radford High School, The Cheesy Poofs from Bellarmine College Prep High School (California), and The Pink Team from Rockledge High, Cocoa Beach High, and Viera High Schools (Florida).

The above is the embedded video player from Vimeo, one of the few online video hosts to serve up HD content. To see the HD video (and not a scaled and compressed Flash version), however, you need to view it at Vimeo or download the original movie file (128MB/1250x720/MP4). It should look great on an Apple TV.

You can also watch this video via low quality but fast loading Flash players at YouTube, Google Video, Yahoo! Video, Viddler, and Blip TV. And several versions of this video (including high-definition MPEG-4 and DivX) can be downloaded from the Internet Archive.

Subscribe to the HawaiiVog video podcast via iTunes, or in the media aggregator of your choice via RSS.

HD: Honolulu Festival 2008

Mon, 17 Mar 2008 11:27:38 -1000

Honolulu Festival from hawaii on Vimeo.

The 14th Annual Honolulu Festival, a three-day cultural exchange festival celebrating "Pacific Harmony." Here are some clips from Sunday, March 16 at the Honolulu Convention Center (one of three main venues), including exhibits, demonstrations, hands-on crafts and activities, and dazzling stage performances. For more information, visit honolulufestival.com.

You can check out my video from last year's Honolulu Festival as well.

The above is the embedded video player from Vimeo, one of the few online video hosts to serve up HD content. To see the HD video (and not a scaled and compressed Flash version), however, you need to view it at Vimeo or download the original movie file (119MB/1250x720/MP4). It should look great on an Apple TV.

You can also watch this video via low quality but fast loading Flash players at YouTube, Google Video, Yahoo! Video, Viddler, and Blip TV. And several versions of this video (including high-definition MPEG-4 and DivX) can be downloaded from the Internet Archive.

Subscribe to the HawaiiVog video podcast via iTunes, or in the media aggregator of your choice via RSS.

HD: Manoa Geeks

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 15:48:55 -1000

Manoa Geeks from hawaii on Vimeo.

The February 2008 gathering of Manoa Geeks saw a record turnout. Hosted at Oceanit in downtown Honolulu, about 50 local technology and web gurus and fans came together to talk shop. Adobe code development, the semantic web, the Microsoft-Yahoo deal, and the Apple MacBook Air were among the many topics discussed.

Manoa Geeks is the brainchild of Aaron Dragushan of Wondermill. The first gathering took place in March 2007 at a coffee shop in Manoa (hence the name), with a handful of people. But soon, it outgrew most meeting spaces and is now hosted by local companies hoping to make connections with the talented and creative minds that attend.

The above is the embedded video player from Vimeo, one of the few online video hosts to serve up HD content. To see the HD video (and not a scaled and compressed Flash version), however, you need to view it at Vimeo or download the original movie file (147MB/1250x720/MP4). It should look great on an Apple TV.

You can also watch this video via low quality but fast loading Flash players at YouTube, Google Video, Yahoo! Video, Viddler, and Blip TV. And several versions of this video (including high-definition MPEG-4 and DivX) can be downloaded from the Internet Archive.

Subscribe to the HawaiiVog video podcast via iTunes, or in the media aggregator of your choice via RSS.

HD: Aoki's Shave Ice

Sun, 24 Feb 2008 06:35:50 -1000

Aoki's Shave Ice from hawaii on Vimeo.

President's Day 2008 was a spectacularly beautiful day of sun and blue skies, considering the usually grey weather of February. I also unexpectedly had the day off from work. So after a visit to the neighborhood pool, the family and I drove up to Haleiwa for shave ice. Aoki's (66-117 Kamehameha Hwy.) is located a stone's throw from the much more hyped Matsumoto's, but it's our preferred destination for the cool treat.

The above is the embedded video player from Vimeo, one of the few online video hosts to serve up HD content. To see the HD video (and not a scaled and compressed Flash version), however, you need to view it at Vimeo or download the original movie file (63MB/1250x720/MP4). It should look great on an Apple TV.

You can also watch this video via low quality but fast loading Flash players at YouTube, Google Video, Yahoo! Video, Viddler, and Blip TV. And several versions of this video (including high-definition MPEG-4 and DivX) can be downloaded from the Internet Archive.

Subscribe to the HawaiiVog video podcast via iTunes, or in the media aggregator of your choice via RSS.