Thoughts on backing up with the iPod (test video)

Below is a 3:30 min low-resolution video (taken with a still camera) where I show how you can present off an iPod. I'm just testing audioblog to see how it works. The video is pure "amateur hour" (I said "projector" and "PowerPoint" when I meant to say "PowerBook" for example) but it took only minutes to make. If audioblog works out, I'll use it to post better, more useful videos in future.

                     
                Recorded in my office late last night in Osaka, Japan.

Comments

[Paul D]

You meant "amateur hour" of course. :)

[Garr]

Hey, even *I* caught that one Paul. Took me a while messing with editing in Audioblog to realize it is buggy and it would not take my corrections -- just went to typepad where I could *finally* make the correction...but not before you got me :-)

[Paul D]

Of course, the same thing happens with my own blog. Anyway, I enjoy Presentation Zen (all the more since I live in the same island country here). Go ahead and delete my typo-related comments if you like.

[Garr]

> Go ahead and delete my typo-related comments if you like.

Not at all. Appreciate the heads up from readers on typos, good links, etc. Cheers! -G

[Steve Newson]

The backing up issue got me thinking. I don't have an iPod, but what I do have is a Nokia N70, which has Quickpoint. I wonder if I could drive a presentation from the phone? I shall investigate!

I thought the audioblog was great!

[Jan Korbel]

Good post, good tip!

[Dan]

The video thing is great but you need to release them in a downloadable format like others.

In the browser requires me to launch Safari instead of just viewing it in NetNewsWire. Tracking a video podcast is much simpler using iTunes or the Democracy player. Also it lets me watch the show at my leisure without the need for a net connection.

[Christophe OLIVIER]

Nice video and interesting solution.

However, I'm very surprised that you "forget" your principles :
Why did you add a music to your video ? It did not serve your presentation, and it distracts the listener, in my opinion.

[Jim Quirk]

Garr
A star is born.
Love the video
Great tip using the ipod I have used the two thumb drives PPT and PDF version on both but am always dependent on others machines.
This is a great lightweight way to be laptop independent.
Keep the tips coming

[Garr]

>Why did you add a music to your video ?

You're right, Christopher, music often does distract. In this case I am just testing everything out to see how to do it, etc. This was a very rough first attempt...Thanks! -G

[Blackbird]

wierd music, but I loved the video!

[Christian]

I think that projector is a greater risk.

Do you have any tip regarding it, as it's probability of failure is higher ?

Thanks for your blog.

[Jason]

I agree that the projector is at risk of failure where you have very little chance of recovery. If for example the lamp life is exceeded or the lamp is damaged in transport to the client site, a reboot will not save you and you may need a day or two to get a replacement part.

Fortunately these days projectors are small and common place making having a second projector on hand for those really important ones possible. Plus, there's always the option of plugging into the s-video port of a TV, plasma display or the VGA port of a nice sized flat-screen .

[Mason]

Can you provide info on 3d party cable used to connect iPod to projector? It looks much more compact than Apple's cable.
thx

[Tim Lauer]

Enjoyed the video. Question, is that Haystack Rock near Cannon Beach, OR on your desktop background? Looked familiar...

[Garr]

Tim, Yes, that is Haystack Rock on my desktop :-)

Mason, I'll talk about the iPod cable in a future post (can't remember the name right now). Going to buy the iPod video kit to see if I can get a remote working with the iPod and a projector. More to come...

-G

[kangta]

Super fast conversion speed with high quality plus advanced video editing features give you everything you need to turn iPod into a portable media center. Watch TVs, movies, home videos on the go - a new lifestyle to experience.

all the above you can carry out with PQ DVD to iPod Video Converter

http://www.yaodownload.com/video-design/video/ipod-video-converter/

[Atom McLain]

Hey great video, this is the first time I've been to your blog. Something I think would make your backup solution for the iPod less painful is to invest in the apple av dock or possibly a third party solution that lets you use a remote control to advance your pictures. Just a thought! Great post!

[Jörg Weisner]

Thanks for the good video and even better ideas and information.
Till now I only have a iPod Nano. But now ???

best wishes from Northern Germany

[GURU]

GR8 I AM JURT INTO UR BLOG FOR LIKE HOURS NOW THANX MAN GR8