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Sunday, March 11, 2012 - 9:02pmSanction this postReply
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Neither the original nor the reply makes good use of video. (In the first one, the speaker on the viewer's left kept wiping his nose. ) I did not watch much of either. I can read faster than you can talk. If you want to employ video, then it must be integrated to a message that cannot be read aloud. Would "Star Wars" be interesting if it were George Lucas sitting in a chair telling us the story? That might be OK... but the Story Lady is a much better presenter than anyone in either of these videos.


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Sunday, March 11, 2012 - 11:06pmSanction this postReply
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Mike,

You are one tough critic. If your standard was applied uniformly, then that would make virtually all kinds of speech-based videos -- even instructional videos and public service announcements -- into sci-fi thrillers, or something roughly equivalent ...
Jedi knight:
[waving hand in circle, slowly] These aren't the droids that you are looking for.

Imperial soldier:
These may not be the droids that we are looking for, but did you know that you could save 15% on your land-speeder insurance by switching to Geico?
... or ...

Young farmer from Tatooine:
R2, you need to shut down this trash compactor right now!

Public service announcement [1950's style instructional voice]:
Trash compactors can be dangerous. One should never attempt to operate a trash compactor from the inside. If a trash compactor is about to crush you like a pancake, then attempt to slow it down with a metal bar that may have been deposited there serendipitously. At all times, be on the lookout for serpent-like creatures who may be inhabiting your local trash compactor, as these are quite common in the Dagobah system. Above all, remember the slogan: Stop, drop, and either use the force, or call a dorky-looking but heavily animated robot who happens to have extensions that fit precisely into control modules for nearly every type of mechanical device.
... or ...

Announcement:
Have you or a family member been harmed by noxious fallout from laser fire? Then call the offices of "Skywalker, Kenobi, and Jinn." They've been in business for 95 years and getting you compensation has always been their number one goal.
... or ...
[flashy light saber battle interrupted by the unwanted shut-off of Skywalker's light saber; Skywalker turns to the camera]:
Have you ever been engaged in a task so important that you couldn't afford to have your batteries run out? Then get the new Duracell Lithium-ion batteries. They are guaranteed to last 10x longer than a store-brand alkaline battery. Who knows, it could be your own life that you save! [small print at bottom of screen: The jedi masters depicted here are highly-trained actors. Do not attempt to have an actual light-saber battle with your friend at home, as this could lead to a serious incapacitation or even an early death]

:-)

Ed


(Edited by Ed Thompson on 3/11, 11:16pm)


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Monday, March 12, 2012 - 5:14amSanction this postReply
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To answer your original question, Ed, you must click in the "Comments" box and then select the "Create a video response" link that appears below it. Select your uploaded video from a list of your videos. Click the "Use the selected video" button to use it.

In general, I sympathize with MEM's dislike of talking heads but to each his own preferences.

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Monday, March 12, 2012 - 11:07amSanction this postReply
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Thank you, Luke.

Ed


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Wednesday, March 14, 2012 - 6:35amSanction this postReply
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Ed,

Retitling your video to "Atheist Experience #567 - A Response" or similar might also increase its exposure.

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Wednesday, March 14, 2012 - 4:48pmSanction this postReply
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It's a good video, Ed.  You're so soft spoken and sincere. Very nice.  I only wish dishonest snarks like Russell were worth it.  Can't stand that guy.

You should make one of your own, Mike. :cp 


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Wednesday, March 14, 2012 - 4:53pmSanction this postReply
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I enjoyed them all too! Really liked your library! "I'll show you mine if you show me yours" vid.

The cartoon where the female character says "Wow I feel like I owe you truckloads of money". Haha that cracked me up.

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Wednesday, March 14, 2012 - 6:20pmSanction this postReply
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Thanks, Merlin! I took your advice.

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And thanks for the big kudos, Tres and Jules.


Ed

(Edited by Ed Thompson on 3/14, 6:22pm)


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