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I got's me an idea...
I wanna build a Pond Slideshow. It's gonna feature all the ponds of Pond Boss. It will play with an appropriate background song. I'm hoping that I get so many feature pics that I'm gonna have to produce sequels to get them all on film.
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I'm going to use a similar format as the cult blockbuster (link at bottom of page) that Bski Productions unleashed a couple of months ago. Except for the aerial shots at the beginning, each of those pics is on the screen for just under 5 seconds. I had to adjust exposure to match it up with the length of the song. More exposure time on the PB presentations will be in order. That's why I surely hope that there are plenty of pond presentations to make more sequels than the Rocky films. I also plan to dial back the genre of the music a bit; maybe a bit more country'ish. I am open for music ideas. Remember, tho, the tune has got be available out of your library and upload'able. I can tell you right now, I already have the first recording artist lined up for the first screenplay, but I'm gonna need ideas and pics for the sequels.
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I've thought about this quite a bit. I want 2 shots of each pond. Your 2 best shots (of course). I will be adjusting all pics in the editing room to 640 wide (landscape shots, preferred) or 480 wide (portrait shots). I will also be adjusting image quality to keep the Kb size down. BOTTOM LINE: send me your pics in the largest, normal format that you already have them and I will take it from there. Also, send your Pond Boss forum name and name of the property (ie; Heybud's Lazy W) because I'm going to inscribe the I.D. into each photo so we know who's pond we are enjoying during the Slideshow. If you prefer to remain anonymous, just send the pic with a note to withold identification.
Send the pics to my brettski6969 at yahoo address (click on my name at the upper left of this post, view profile, and then my email address) Attach the pics with the I.D. info.
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I'm keeping the pics off of this thread for a couple of reasons:

• I expect that many of the pics will be very large and will booger up this thread page viewing format
• I want to keep the stars of the Slideshow a secret until the premiere
• I want to reserve this thread for ideas on music or any other twists in the plot

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...here is my vision:

• I'm going to post the Slideshow on my LNP website and provide a direct link here at the forum.
• If the Mod's see fit, we will transfer the Slideshow(s) directly to the PB forum.
• I will provide a disc to the Mod's so they can play these new PB Slideshows at the Pond Boss Conference.
• I don't mind doing the work, but I sure would like forum participation in the form of pics. Production ideas are also very welcome.
• Finally, if the Mod's see this venture as worthy, perhaps it should be Sticky'd to the top of one of the forum categories for awhile to see how it flies. I will keep you posted on progress. If it flops, we'll cash it in and go back to B&W silent movies.

B'ski that is an ambitious task. I started one (no music) but it has lots of other pond stuff. Over 600 pics on a DVD which was premiered at the 07 PB conference. It takes a 6 gig DVD to hold it. I mined the forum for 6 weeks finding pond pics and such then got Bob to provide 350 pics of his then Bill Cody provided pics as did Theo and Bruce. Other sources were added and some pics had text added. The topic dividers are the Pond Boss Mag covers. It took from Sept to Feb to complete. You are welcome to use the pics.

Thanks for the feedback, Ewest...
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Maybe not. Software is amazing.
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If I got 300 different pondmeisters to provide 2 of their best pics of their pondal pride, I would be thrilled. No worries yet...
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Compression, my man...compression. A good, compact slideshow doesn't need anywhere near that much room
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See above note on software ...we're talking minutes to an hour or 2 maximum with all the trimmings.
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I would if each of the pond owners approves use and believes that it is their best 2 shots AND might allow me to identify the pond and forum name. It's pretty important that I am collecting and organizing a slideshow that is current and boasts specific forum member accomplishments. I want the forum members to see a pic and know that it belongs to one of our PB brethren.

Another Spielbrettski Production!

I've been brainstorming possible titles for you:

"Close Encounters of the Pond Kind"
"Raider of the Lost Pond"
"Jurassic Pond"
"Saving Private Pond"
"Indiana Ponds and Other States', 2"
"1941 1/2"

If the man is up for it...

I've got a pic or two, but I'd want to get another one or two, but it'd be at least two weeks from now.

Great idea Brettski. Pictures sent.

Got 'em...yessirree, Dan knows how to show off his stuff. C'mon ya'll...send me the best 2 shots. It ain't how big it is...it's how you use it.
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It couldn't be easier.
Click the email link above; open your pic's in another window and pick out the 2 best shots; left click on the pic while holding the button down, drag and drop the pic onto the email and it should attach. Type your forum name and the name of the pond into the email text body. Let 'er rip.

What if you have more than one pond ?

2 pics per pond; multiple ponds by one owner are welcome. If the response is strong enough to warrant numerous slideshow sequels, it is possible that ponds might get split up and acted out in separate flicks (the "2 pics per pond" will stay together). In other words, Pic #1 & #2 of your first pond will stay together in Slideshow #1. Pic #1 & #2 of your second pond will stay together in Slideshow #2.

Although my pond is full but not yet landscaped etc, I'll send you 2 pics in a week or so. I can't wait for the end result. Sometimes I get more ideas by looking at pictures than reading. Thanks for your efforts.

Hey Brettski,
Very cool idea you have going here, and I will try to get a couple pics of my place. But, I just wanted to let you know that I have read that it is not a good idea to post your e-mail on a public forum, because these people that send all these spam messages use web crawling software to locate anything that resembles an e-mail address and then you will be bombarded with spam. The way I've seen to disguise it is to post something like this: brettski6969 "AT" yahoo "DOT" com.

thanx bbjr...text adjusted accordingly.

Dang, I guess I'll have to buy a camera.

Ive got one,guess Ill have to learn how to use it

Guv, stick with film; the new digital ones are way over your head.

Hope these links work for you . You are more than welcome to use them.

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j282/DAMONIO/PONDDUG.jpg

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j282/DAMONIO/pondpiceaster.jpg

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j282/DAMONIO/POND1.jpg

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j282/DAMONIO/PONDICEDOVER.jpg

Thanks Phoebe...you'll be in the first and original release.
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I need about 18 more actors for the show. Give it up peep's.

I will get mine to you...do they need water? ahahaha, bulldozers are just now coming in on my new place.

I was impressed at what ewest did, last conference we were all milling around the PB booth sharing bs stories, the screen was scrolling ponds...That's Mine !!!

confirmed, thanks b'ski. technology or not, it seems ambitious, and i'm looking forward to the pre-release viewing

Brettski,

A few photos sent this evening. You said you wanted BIG. I do hope that my new 960 Gigapixel camera doesn't clog the Internet. Anyway, if you don't get them, send me a PM.

Ken

Bski:

Pictures for both ponds have been E-mailed.

-Theo

Thanks Theo...you're co-star in our first production....if we can ever get all the pond-actors required to produce our first film...
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So far, many thanks go out to: Catmandoo, Dan Paterson, DIED, ericdc, Gary Texas, Heybud, Phoebe, Ryan Freeze, and Theo. I have documented evidence that ya'll have cameras and ponds. Thanks for answering the casting call.
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That leaves 4000-something other forum members...?

Brettski travels all over the country on business. Don't make him crash your place with a camera in one hand and a steel brochure in the other, looking for sales, free food, and (reportedly) pond pictures.

...have lunch, will travel
it can get ugly

Just sent you an email with pictures.