We kinda slipped into this idea in the OT. lounge when we were talking about car shows on television and how rarely we see any of our cars (1g 2g 3g) being tuned on the shows.

So one thing led to another and we came up with the idea of a section of links on this site to youtube (pwee said it can't be stored on this site cuz it'll take up too much space ,over time)

We'll make videos of everything from routine maintenence, electrical diagnostics, to major engine overhauls for the VISUAL learners. Mabe throw in some slick editing and you got a section full of VERY comprehensive refrences. Even if you don't NEED the information RIGHT NOW, people will prob watch them just for the entertainment. And know, in advance, how to correct unforseen problems with thier cars in the future.

But some sour apples will prob. post some random stuff. So it would be a good idea to have a mod. approve all the videos before they make it to the section, and possibly check them for accuracy, although the viewers also have the power to cretique and correct them in comments under the post.

I believe that , if created, it will quickly become the most visited (and most helpful) section on the site. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thumbsup.gif)

What do you guys think?

I will look into this.

awsome idea

i likey!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

AWESOME idea. i hope it gets approved or whatever needs to be done exactly.

the only downfall to this is, the uploading time for the video to a host

Ya, it takes a while to get things onto youtube.

And the videos can't be any longer than ten minuites, but we can get around that by doing something something like: Step 1, Step 2, Step 3, for the more involved stuff.

But the quick tests, and fixes shouldn't take any longer than five minuites to explain.

The time to film, edit, and upload will be well worth it for the amount of people it could help. IMO

To make things easier, you could also use google video rather than youtube. On google your videos can be longer.

People won't post tech articles, nevermind take the time to make a vid. The enthusiasm had died in the community.

A proper web page for something like what you mentioned would be simple. XML data source that would be simple to maintain and easy on the local server. Represent that XML with a list, clicking on an item in the list would change the contents of an iframe on page so you would be able to remain on a single page, letting the browser deal with the iframe depending on the url or dynamic video contents you shove into it. The problem is even though this would be a small task and could probably be rattled of quickly however the time isn't worth it unless someone actually has a few videos or documents written up or something along those lines to get it all started.

Could even rattle off in something like flex instead of just boring html.

Rob Posted Yesterday, 06:17 PM
"People won't post tech articles, nevermind take the time to make a vid. The enthusiasm had died in the community."

Calin made a few with Tricks, and I made a few electrical vids myself.
Pwee also talked about making a weight reduction vid.

So there will ,most likely, be a handfull of posts in the section's infancy to get the ball rolling.

I agree that if and when the section initially opens there wouldn't be many videos on it, but the people on these boards with "enthusiasm" (there are many) will add to it in time.

Well I for one would love one on how to pull a damn manny tranny... I can't get the battery tray stay out! As well as a few other things, but I assume once that is out, it becomes MUCH easier...

As for tech articles, do you really want to touch your nice digital camera with greasy hands? With a camcorder, it's like that rotisserie thing that sells on late night informercials, "Set it and forget it!" And the editing is made easy with Windows, because they come with Windows Movie Maker, which has basic cutting and transition features, as well as titles and credits!

Also, I think Youtube would be a better idea, because don't they have a toned-down version for smart phones?

I think we would be better off with a forum dedicated only to tech videos, which will be linked to a youtube channel or googlevids channel.

hmm good idea bob

Yes, make it better than those retarded expertvillage videos where they don't even tell you the order the steps go in, and they just tell you how to do something very bluntly, without detail. They don't even show how to do certain things.

well i will start a "How-to" video for installing a Carputer set-up later in the week....

I will have to come up with a Voice recorder..all i have is a crappy Camera with 30 second video. but i will make it work.