My first blog episode - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: funkyant
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: January 31, 2015, 06:19:04 pm
content: I was totally inspired to start my blog by Dave.The first 3 minutes of the video is pretty much me ranting about how good Dave is, so I thought it fitting to share it here.Backstory: My blog will explore electronics and tech related to the AV industry (not the snake oil part), and include actual service callouts, gear teardowns and reviews, venue site visits, and design process tutorials.Watching Dave made me realise that you can actually get pretty technical, as long as you keep it entertaining, which is exactly what I'm going to attempt to do. It's a big step to put it all out there amongst my peers, so I really have no idea what the reception will be.All feedback welcome.If this is spam, then I apologise and please delete.Ant.

author: lapm
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 31, 2015, 07:02:02 pm
content: Nice one. Relax.. Daves been doing this 5 years, look some of hes early episodes. Even Dave has come long way since...

author: zapta
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 31, 2015, 08:46:38 pm
content: Side note, when you post here youtbue links you may want to remove the 's' from the https

author: funkyant
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: January 31, 2015, 10:34:07 pm
content: Aha! I did search why that was happening, but to no result! Cheers

author: dave_k
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: February 01, 2015, 12:57:28 am
content: Great video!Just a tip from someone who's worked in a similar role; maybe tone down opinion on people's choice of gear. When visiting a site clients (present and future) might take offense to you ragging on their setupOn the other hand if it's a video about a piece of equipment reviewed in your own workshop then offer opinion for sure.Keep up the good work.

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: February 01, 2015, 01:09:44 am
content: Thanks for the kind words at the start.I'm proud to say many current big name engineering bloggers started because they were also inspired by my videos. This makes me happier than anything elseBTW, I don't know everything either, not even close. l always say there is very likely something wrong in every one of my videos.Have only watched the first 5min so far, have to go do some stuff now, but will come back.So far, great!, you are clear and articulate with off-the-cuff talk, and I'm pretty sure that will translate into quality content.There is only one rule for success, consistency, just stick with it and produce regular content regardless of what happens.

author: funkyant
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: February 01, 2015, 09:59:10 am
content: Hi Dave K. The owner of that club, and the owner of the rig are colleagues of mine, and I sent them the video - so I knew I was safe to give an honest opinion in this caseI think on the whole, I gave the venue a pretty big thumbs up, but just pointed out a couple of things that weren't so awesome for balance.To the big Dave, thanks so much for your feedback buddy

author: apelly
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: February 01, 2015, 10:25:28 am
content: I have a saying: Everyone else's job is interesting.You've proven me right again. Thanks for taking the time to make the video.Aaron.

author: Muttley Snickers
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: February 02, 2015, 11:02:11 am
content: Greetings Ant,I enjoyed this video, great commentary and extremely informative, a lovely journey around and around and around Dubai in traffic.I had to pause the video at the start so as to read the number plate of the car in front, I had no idea as to the whereabouts or destination at first and unfortunately I was feeling a bit car sick when you gunned it.Looks like a bullbar would be handy over there, I have a spare and people looking back from the city to your location when she was all lit up probably thought that a war had started with all the flashes on screen.Thank you very much, It's my shout for petrol next trip.Best regards and keep well.

author: funkyant
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: February 02, 2015, 11:11:46 am
content: Haha. Cheers Muttley (great name - reminds me of the wacky racers). I was wondering if I'm actually breaking some privacy rule with the number plates. Hope not!And yes, I think I am the only driver who indicates over here. You get used to it!Glad you enjoyed the vid

author: Muttley Snickers
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: February 02, 2015, 11:18:20 am
content: Added you to the favourite's list..Very few get on it...Muttley

author: jeremy
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 02, 2015, 11:25:26 am
content: I made it to 4 minutes before hitting subscribe, not bad! I love watching videos about genuine real world stuff, and it doesn't get much more real world than when someone's pay is on the lineDon't worry about making mistakes too much, we're all human.Looking forward to more.

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: February 02, 2015, 11:25:33 am
content: 60 subscribers already!

author: funkyant
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: February 02, 2015, 04:08:54 pm
content: Well Dave, my goal was to get 100 subs by the end of the first month. I just beat it on day two. Time to buy that new camera...

author: SeanB
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 02, 2015, 05:08:29 pm
content: They drive better than here in South Africa, at least the cars do not smoke, drip oil or drop parts, and the public transport actually stops at the right points, and does not drive like they are the only vehicle on the road and there are no rules.

author: Radio Tech
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: February 02, 2015, 05:21:58 pm
content: Sounds interesting, Cant wait to see the video. YouTube blocked at workAnd Dave inspired me to start doing the vids.60 subs already? Wonderful.Took me 5 months to get 24

author: Chris_PL
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: February 02, 2015, 06:17:16 pm
content: Great vlog, I love to know "how stuff works" in fields that are totally unknown/unrelated to mine, but still technical. Always good to learn something new, just out of curiosity."Drivetime rant" beginning was a great idea, never been to Dubai and now I know that if I ever get there I'll use taxis instead of renting a carQuote from: funkyant on February 02, 2015, 04:08:54 pmI think that Dave's twitter post helped a little bit

author: funkyant
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: February 02, 2015, 07:29:23 pm
content: Quote from: Chris_PL on February 02, 2015, 06:17:16 pmOh wow, yeah!

author: funkyant
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: February 02, 2015, 08:18:27 pm
content: Quote from: Radio Tech on February 02, 2015, 05:21:58 pmI'd love to see your videos. Link?

author: Radio Tech
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: February 02, 2015, 09:10:29 pm
content: Quote from: funkyant on February 02, 2015, 08:18:27 pmBe prepared.Unedited, unscripted redneck style videos.And yes I am cam shy....https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHJpeSrEjtVk1YtRU3FrpQQJust got home so will view yours now.

author: Radio Tech
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: February 02, 2015, 09:53:57 pm
content: Awesome video!Liked and subscribed