1. Export to the QuickTime movie format using the default settings. If you know what you’re doing, you can set different preferences for audio output and video quality. (I used iMovie to create my video.)
2. Create an account at YouTube.
3. Verify your account after they send you an email.
4. Go to YouTube.com and in the upper righthand corner of the window, click on the Upload button.
5. Give your video a title and a bunch of key words that will help people find your video.
6. Click on the Browse button to locate your .mov file.
7. That’s it! Check back in a while to see it by going to My Videos under Account in the top right nav bar. I’d already gotten 5 views a few hours after posting!
8. YouTube will provide you code to embed the video as you see here.
9. Pass this link on to all your friends!
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Monday, October 13, 2008
Ryley—The Next Coppola?
At long last, here is the directorial debut of Ryley Robinson. For the subject of his first film, he chose to document his mom taking her Fried Eggs photo (part of the Truths, Lies and Legends collection). At times serious journalist, at other times comedian, Ryley’s created a gem his children will treasure. My husband, the sound engineer, will no doubt cringe when he hears the audio. But, it would have been cheating to consult a professional.
How Did We Create the QuickTime Movie?
Our dear friends Stephen and Sandy gave us a video camera when Ryley was born. It films onto a tape, but has a cable that you can hook directly to the computer. On a Mac, when you plug up a video camera, iMovie automatically starts up. From there, you simply hit the import video button. iMovie is pretty easy to use. You kind of pick up and drop stuff into a timeline. You can split video into scenes and place transitions between them. The title slides are canned. I wish we could have custom made them, because the one thing we couldn’t include are the stories that actually accompany the Fried Eggs photo. The thing that gave us the most trouble was including the song. You’ve got to be sure to include an aiff file or an mp3 file that isn’t in your iTunes purchased library.
Please let me know if this doesn't play on your computer.
I’m going to figure out how to upload the movie onto YouTube for my next challenge…stay tuned.
How Did We Create the QuickTime Movie?
Our dear friends Stephen and Sandy gave us a video camera when Ryley was born. It films onto a tape, but has a cable that you can hook directly to the computer. On a Mac, when you plug up a video camera, iMovie automatically starts up. From there, you simply hit the import video button. iMovie is pretty easy to use. You kind of pick up and drop stuff into a timeline. You can split video into scenes and place transitions between them. The title slides are canned. I wish we could have custom made them, because the one thing we couldn’t include are the stories that actually accompany the Fried Eggs photo. The thing that gave us the most trouble was including the song. You’ve got to be sure to include an aiff file or an mp3 file that isn’t in your iTunes purchased library.
Please let me know if this doesn't play on your computer.
I’m going to figure out how to upload the movie onto YouTube for my next challenge…stay tuned.
Friday, October 10, 2008
Cyber Friend
My life has been so crazy recently, I haven't had time till now to share a wonderful experience I had over the summer. As most of you already know, I've dedicated 2008 to trying to figure out how the internet can help me as an artist. One of the first things I did was sign up on an artists' community site called artscuttlebutt which is sponsored by art calendar magazine. For several months, I actively participated by looking at other people's work, starting conversations, and I even organized a photography group. It was a great way to get this internet thing going.
Sometime in July I got a note from Donna Iona Drozda—a fellow artist on the butt—about one of my photographs. We got to talking and sharing work and really hit it off. I added a link to her blog on mine and vice versa. When I saw her profile, I realized she lives in Virginia Beach. As luck would have it, we were headed there on vacation. I suggested we meet up.
Donna greeted us with a warm hug at the front door of our hotel feeling like an old friend, not a new one. She took us to the Contemporary Art Center of Virginia where she is a teacher and active participant. What a great place. My first thought was, we've got to figure out how to follow their model. They have a first-class exhibit space, offer a broad range of classes for kids and adults, have a stage and theater, and own an original Gilhooley! The exhibit we saw—Transformed—featured contemporary artwork that pushes the limits of art. One installation was a grouping of toilet paper rolls that had intricate branch carvings cut out of them (all in one knife stroke!) and then placed to look as if they were growing out of the rolls. The piece was meant to be a commentary on the overuse of trees and paper.
Donna's own work is beautiful—like her spirit—and colorful. Inspired by things in every day life, she interprets them in ways that make you stop and think. Her work can be appreciated by the most ardent art fan as well as a two-year old in a stroller. This piece is called Morning Song. Notice the moons along the edge of the boat. Check out all of Donna's work on her web site, and stop by her blog to read more about what she does.
Sometime in July I got a note from Donna Iona Drozda—a fellow artist on the butt—about one of my photographs. We got to talking and sharing work and really hit it off. I added a link to her blog on mine and vice versa. When I saw her profile, I realized she lives in Virginia Beach. As luck would have it, we were headed there on vacation. I suggested we meet up.
Donna greeted us with a warm hug at the front door of our hotel feeling like an old friend, not a new one. She took us to the Contemporary Art Center of Virginia where she is a teacher and active participant. What a great place. My first thought was, we've got to figure out how to follow their model. They have a first-class exhibit space, offer a broad range of classes for kids and adults, have a stage and theater, and own an original Gilhooley! The exhibit we saw—Transformed—featured contemporary artwork that pushes the limits of art. One installation was a grouping of toilet paper rolls that had intricate branch carvings cut out of them (all in one knife stroke!) and then placed to look as if they were growing out of the rolls. The piece was meant to be a commentary on the overuse of trees and paper.
Donna's own work is beautiful—like her spirit—and colorful. Inspired by things in every day life, she interprets them in ways that make you stop and think. Her work can be appreciated by the most ardent art fan as well as a two-year old in a stroller. This piece is called Morning Song. Notice the moons along the edge of the boat. Check out all of Donna's work on her web site, and stop by her blog to read more about what she does.
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Slap Yourself in the Face and Go Shopping
As Cher said when she slapped Nicolas Cage in Moonstruck, “What’s the matter with you?” This financial crisis or Armageddon or whatever you want to call it, has everybody shaking like a bunch of scared mice. Like much of the country, I have little understanding of how this mess was made but I do have a solution for how to get out of it—GO SHOPPING! If people start spending again, jobs will be preserved, spending indicators will go up making everyone on Wall Street happy, PM’s and Presidents won’t come on TV looking ragged and weary every night, and life will return to normal.
So, grab that DSW coupon—those Boho boots look cool—or head over to Sears and treat yourself to that snow blower you should have bought years ago, or go to Staples and buy some office supplies. Help save the world economy, buy something, quick.
Comments I've received so far by email:
1. genius.
2. Nice sentiment. I would add that if you must go shopping, go shopping for
art. Who needs a snow blower when you can buy a great water color or
photograph by a local artist for half the price (and the artwork doesn't
have to be in the garage unused half the year.)
3. You sound like Georgie W!
4. Hi Molly, I was wondering...could you lend me the money for that snow blower I have
wanted for years? Hee hee
5. Be sure to buy it local!
6. hey where do i get that dsw coupon!!!!! horray for shoes
7. Just bought a new Delsey light weight carry on and am going to Tanger Mall tomorrow.
8. Great idea to get everyone to go shopping - but, what if you're one of those that are so hard hit that you can't go shopping just for the fun of it? In fact, I love Sears, but, I'm squeezing pennys to just buy snow tires for this Winter.. enough about me though... although Sears is one of the few big stores I do like to support, did you now that the sales tax we pay at big stores like Walmart, Home Depot and a few others, doesn't go back into the local economies like they promise? Nope, it goes back to the store, (like Walmart), (part of the big corporation tax breaks) - and they put that towards making more big Walmart stores, etc.... ( I heard this from a US, IRS/ financial analysist on VPR,) and I'm sure if we do some homework, we'll find it's true - one reason why Walmart is a muti-million dollar corporation. So, I propose that people shop not only at Sears and Staples, but, think about where they buy - and buy local, support small businesses instead - like that little office/stationary shop in the neighborhood, or family hardware, clothing shop, etc... and don't forget your artists! Instead of buying xmas cards from Walmart- buy them from artists, craftshops, galleries and art shows instead. Have a great week and happy art and photography to all!
9. is this said in jest? are you serious? part of the large-scale problem is that consumers purchased things they coudn't afford, namely mortgages. and there is blame to share all around. banks should have been far more diligent in examining loan applications. financial responsibility makes more sense right now.
So, grab that DSW coupon—those Boho boots look cool—or head over to Sears and treat yourself to that snow blower you should have bought years ago, or go to Staples and buy some office supplies. Help save the world economy, buy something, quick.
Comments I've received so far by email:
1. genius.
2. Nice sentiment. I would add that if you must go shopping, go shopping for
art. Who needs a snow blower when you can buy a great water color or
photograph by a local artist for half the price (and the artwork doesn't
have to be in the garage unused half the year.)
3. You sound like Georgie W!
4. Hi Molly, I was wondering...could you lend me the money for that snow blower I have
wanted for years? Hee hee
5. Be sure to buy it local!
6. hey where do i get that dsw coupon!!!!! horray for shoes
7. Just bought a new Delsey light weight carry on and am going to Tanger Mall tomorrow.
8. Great idea to get everyone to go shopping - but, what if you're one of those that are so hard hit that you can't go shopping just for the fun of it? In fact, I love Sears, but, I'm squeezing pennys to just buy snow tires for this Winter.. enough about me though... although Sears is one of the few big stores I do like to support, did you now that the sales tax we pay at big stores like Walmart, Home Depot and a few others, doesn't go back into the local economies like they promise? Nope, it goes back to the store, (like Walmart), (part of the big corporation tax breaks) - and they put that towards making more big Walmart stores, etc.... ( I heard this from a US, IRS/ financial analysist on VPR,) and I'm sure if we do some homework, we'll find it's true - one reason why Walmart is a muti-million dollar corporation. So, I propose that people shop not only at Sears and Staples, but, think about where they buy - and buy local, support small businesses instead - like that little office/stationary shop in the neighborhood, or family hardware, clothing shop, etc... and don't forget your artists! Instead of buying xmas cards from Walmart- buy them from artists, craftshops, galleries and art shows instead. Have a great week and happy art and photography to all!
9. is this said in jest? are you serious? part of the large-scale problem is that consumers purchased things they coudn't afford, namely mortgages. and there is blame to share all around. banks should have been far more diligent in examining loan applications. financial responsibility makes more sense right now.
Monday, October 6, 2008
Leaf Peeping and Art Studio Hopping
The Rhinebeck area has a reputation as being a haven for artists but has struggled with keeping an art presence in town. A bunch of us artists got together and are about to change that. October 18 and 19th we’ll open our studios and invite people to come meet us, learn what inspires us, and maybe buy something—ready or not, the holidays are coming! I'll have lots of proof prints and other treats for sale that people normally don't get a chance to see.
Start off the tour in downtown Rhinebeck, at Rhinebeck Savings Bank—our platinum sponsor—and see a show of prints of everyone’s work involved in the tour. Then, cross the street and see Nadine and I; walk in the Starr Place restaurant and go the second floor. We’ll give you a map of all the artists and help you plan your next stop. The artists involved include a huge variety of styles and media.
Barrett Art Center is hosting their annual paint-out in downtown Rhinebeck on Saturday, October 18th. Artists set up along the streets and paint. Later in the evening, Barrett auctions off the work of the day.
The leaves are turning brilliant colors here in the Hudson Valley. Art will be everywhere. Come join us! Saturday and Sunday October 18-19 from 11 to 5. Check our web site for details. Or, click on individual artist links below to get a sneak preview.
Molly Ahearn
William T. Ayton
Arlene Becker
David Borenstein
Richard Chianella
Doris Cultraro
Nayanrekha Das
Barry Entner
Kathleen Gavin
Dan Goldman
Mimi Graminski
Michael Gregorio
Betsy Jacaruso
Clive Jacobson
Joanne Klein
James Ransome
Nadine Robbins
Jeff Romano
Roni Schnadow
James L. Stevenson
Dean Vallas
Elizabeth Watt
Joel Weisbrod
Reese Williams
Sunday, October 5, 2008
Polly Picked Molly!
How exciting. I’m one of Polly’s Picks in this month’s Hudson Valley magazine. Polly Sparling is Senior Editor and highlights what she thinks are the best events going on in the area with a special callout. I’ve followed many of her recommendations over the years and am very proud she felt my cowgirl show at Millbrook Vineyards worthy of her seal. (Plus, there’s an ad insert right at my page, so the magazine falls open to my photo!)
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