OK - I know this thread doesn't deal with electrics, overdrives and
misfiring probs but it's highly relevant to Triumphs (+ other
unmentionable makes -:)) and how we all use them around the world.
Clearly, Mid Ohio was a great success. Wish I could have been there.
Then it'll be the VTR annual bash (with lots of people asking what
happened to the official group pic) and other regional events all over
the world that haven't already taken place. AFAIK, the only way those
of us in other countries can get a feel for what took place is to
visit websites and in the absence of anything else, they're better
than nothing at all. However, I'm sure there are many on the list with
video cameras (Hi8 or digital) with MILES of intriguing footage that
no-one can see except by conventional means, though many would greatly
enjoy? Does all this existing *amateur* footage means no-one but the
owner and possibly a few club members ever get to see and if so, isn't
that to be regretted?
In my own humble little way, I bought a video camera last year and
already have about 4 hours of UK Triumph related footage including a
lot of material on company history and factory sites that I'd be happy
to share. I did this for my own pleasure and for the longer term
(enjoyment?) of those who might never be able to visit the places that
are literally on my doorstep. The additional premise was that when
finished, the finished work would be a pleasurable alternative to
buying a book with all its limitations. Yes, there's still more to do,
lots of editing and it's still not finished - but is it going to be
worth it? I'd also like to put a few tapes together of old test routes
used by all the UK manufacturers. Fabulous scenery, narrow roads and
all shot through the screen of a Triumph going about its business -
and spewing just a little bit of oil in the process.
A professional production is obviously out of the question on
financial grounds alone but I'd be happy to watch another guy's
footage if it was only a home-brewed version, was sensibly edited and
retained K.I.S.S. principles in its shooting? After all, probably few
of us are Steven Spielbergs and speaking for myself, my production
budget is limited to the shop cost of a blank camera tape and a tank
of fuel.
But other questions are how many would want to see all this, how do
they become aware of the existence of this stuff and how can the
creators get it to them as easily as we use email?
There must be a way that doesn't reflect the NATO defence budget?
AFAIK, the only routes open to anyone with current or future footage,
is to compile a master tape which then has to be duped into NTSC, PAL
or SECAM so it can be viewed in different countries. That costs money
and it's a pain.
So my question is, can we already share video as easily (and as
cheaply) as we can digital pix on a website and is there any
affordable technology whereby the amateur can commit his footage to a
DVD or a website for a computer rather than a DVD player to playback?
This theoretically overcomes the transmission standard variances
(doesn't it?) as you'd replay back through your computer than TV?
Perhaps this is already being done and I'm just behind the times but
could those on the list who are IT gurus provide some helpful comment?
Jonmac
1950 Ferguson TED20 152318
1970 Triumph 2.5PI MG4305DL(O)
1974 Triumph 2000 ML2294DLO
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