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Posted by Flintlock76 on Monday, May 10, 2021 7:28 PM

Nice work Harrison!  And your friend Corey's got some good camera presense!

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Posted by Harrison on Monday, May 10, 2021 7:41 AM

Lithonia Operator

You do an excellent job, Harrison. And your buddy is well-spoken, like you. Keep up the good work.

 

Thanks! He has his own YouTube channel where he narrates quite a bit, he's also much better at correcting himself without totally failing like I tend to do. 

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Posted by Lithonia Operator on Monday, May 10, 2021 12:40 AM

You do an excellent job, Harrison. And your buddy is well-spoken, like you. Keep up the good work.

Still in training.


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Posted by Harrison on Sunday, May 9, 2021 5:25 PM

The first video is out now, featuring my friend Corey who's also a D&H modeler and railfan. Enjoy!

https://youtu.be/6IVRKTCTzdQ

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Posted by Harrison on Sunday, May 9, 2021 6:57 AM

We're FINALLY home! Thank you very much to everyone who helped suggest locations/plan the trip. Although we did stop some places I didn't plan on (like shopping on the way down for WAY too long...), and we didn't stop other places I wanted to, it was still a super awesome time. The first video should be out shortly...

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Posted by tree68 on Thursday, May 6, 2021 8:58 PM

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And I'm proud to say I'm one of his followers, the chats with the young folks are fun!

His grandparents live about six miles from me, and are longtime friends of mine.  I'm looking forward to meeting him next time he visits.

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Posted by Harrison on Thursday, May 6, 2021 8:36 PM

I just thought I'd post a quick update. We've had a great trip so far (we left on Monday and we're coming home Saturday). I've been able to catch some trains every day so far, and each day I've uploaded an update/teaser video to my YouTube channel (link below). We're staying at the Red Caboose in Strasburg tonight and I can't wait to explore the area tomorrow. 

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPMh0SzC0kZdZkbfeiy-RPQAnWtvEH1Ge

 

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Posted by Flintlock76 on Friday, April 30, 2021 9:17 AM

Harrison
I quite enjoy watching the video with my friends and followers and chatting with them. I also schedule it a half hour before a popular model railroad live stream, and we call it a "pre show". 

And I'm proud to say I'm one of his followers, the chats with the young folks are fun!

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Posted by Harrison on Thursday, April 29, 2021 7:26 PM

BaltACD

I am questioning your 'policy' of holding back activation of the videos you have downloaded.  They are not the Grand Opening of 'Gone With the Wind' or 'Titanic', with all the attendent red carpet hoopla of a grand opening.

Your videography and editing are improving - remember, the purpose of anything you publish is either to tell a story or to answer a question.

 

I understand that some people do not like or approve of "premieres" for various reasons. I have a weekly upload schedule, so if I was not premiering I would still be publishing the video on Friday. I hold off on creating a "premiere page" until the day of or the day before to prevent people from getting annoyed. I quite enjoy watching the video with my friends and followers and chatting with them. I also schedule it a half hour before a popular model railroad live stream, and we call it a "pre show". 

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Posted by Flintlock76 on Thursday, April 29, 2021 6:47 PM

BaltACD
I am questioning your 'policy' of holding back activation of the videos you have downloaded.  They are not the Grand Opening of 'Gone With the Wind' or 'Titanic', with all the attendent red carpet hoopla of a grand opening.

Would you even know they were coming if he didn't tell you?

Quite a few of us look forward to Harrison's Friday night premieres, and with everything going on in my life right now I appreciate the reminders.

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Posted by BaltACD on Thursday, April 29, 2021 6:07 PM

I am questioning your 'policy' of holding back activation of the videos you have downloaded.  They are not the Grand Opening of 'Gone With the Wind' or 'Titanic', with all the attendent red carpet hoopla of a grand opening.

Your videography and editing are improving - remember, the purpose of anything you publish is either to tell a story or to answer a question.

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Posted by Harrison on Thursday, April 29, 2021 4:32 PM

Got a hot one dropping tomorrow night! Ferromex and a shout out from the crew over the radio. 

https://youtu.be/Lkfr3l08d5c

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Posted by Harrison on Monday, April 26, 2021 12:39 PM

Got something REALLY cool today, a Ferromex SD70ACe! Photos and video will be along at some point, for now here is what I uploaded to YouTube...

https://youtu.be/HLsZQr-iry4

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Posted by Harrison on Monday, April 26, 2021 7:33 AM

MidlandMike

 

 
Harrison
I tried adding some maps to this video. What do you think? 

 

Maps are much appreciated.  I now know Peru is N of Port Kent.  If that map had shown also Plattsburg I would have a better idea of the scale of the map and the relative location of Peru between the two main towns.

 

Thank you for the feedback! I should have included Plattsburgh and I will in the future.

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Posted by MidlandMike on Sunday, April 25, 2021 9:43 PM

Harrison
I tried adding some maps to this video. What do you think? 

Maps are much appreciated.  I now know Peru is N of Port Kent.  If that map had shown also Plattsburg I would have a better idea of the scale of the map and the relative location of Peru between the two main towns.

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Posted by Harrison on Saturday, April 24, 2021 4:51 PM

adkrr64

Nice job, Mr. Harrison. I liked where you inserted the music when you started chase. Someone is going to get chewed out for leaving the rear door open on the BNSF DPU unit.

 

Thanks! To be honest I didn't even notice the door was open. 

 

I will start a new series of single trains from the past that I've filmed starting tomorrow. I won't post all of these here, but they can be found on my YouTube. Stay tuned...

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Posted by adkrr64 on Saturday, April 24, 2021 4:27 PM

Nice job, Mr. Harrison. I liked where you inserted the music when you started chase. Someone is going to get chewed out for leaving the rear door open on the BNSF DPU unit.

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Posted by Flintlock76 on Saturday, April 24, 2021 3:37 PM

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You mean like Charlton Heston and The 6 ½ Commandments, or the Medium-Size Escape?

I might have guessed there were others besides "Tora-Tor!"

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Posted by Overmod on Saturday, April 24, 2021 12:56 PM

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An interesting gimmick, but as the old joke went on a mini-TV the movie "Tora-Tora-Tora" came across as "Tora-Tor!"

You mean like Charlton Heston and The 6 ½ Commandments, or the Medium-Size Escape?

Shades of Chevy Chase's discount phone, while we're on the general subject of phones... not brought to you by the number 5.

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Posted by tree68 on Saturday, April 24, 2021 11:05 AM

BaltACD
I just mentioned the phone because some people, other than myself, view the forum from their phones.

It's getting to the point where people don't know how to use a "regular" computer, so enamored are they with their phones and tablets.  And they may not even own a desktop or laptop computer...

We see this a lot on the Deshler cam.

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Posted by Flintlock76 on Saturday, April 24, 2021 10:50 AM

BaltACD
Was watching something that took your joke into another realm - "Torah, Torah, Torah".

"Fiddler On The Roof?"  Great movie!  

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Posted by BaltACD on Saturday, April 24, 2021 10:17 AM

Flintlock76
Well Balt, if your phone is the way you want to watch things on the YouTube that's up to you.  I'd rather watch it on the lap-top with the MUCH bigger screen.

Watching videos on a phone reminds me of those mini-TV's they came out with back in the 1970's.  An interesting gimmick, but as the old joke went on a mini-TV the movie "Tora-Tora-Tora" came across as "Tora-Tor!"  

I watch the 'in thread' videos - in thread and on my desk top which has a 17" screen.  I just mentioned the phone because some people, other than myself, view the forum from their phones.

Was watching something that took your joke into another realm - "Torah, Torah, Torah".

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Posted by Flintlock76 on Saturday, April 24, 2021 9:49 AM

Well Balt, if your phone is the way you want to watch things on the YouTube that's up to you.  I'd rather watch it on the lap-top with the MUCH bigger screen.

Watching videos on a phone reminds me of those mini-TV's they came out with back in the 1970's.  An interesting gimmick, but as the old joke went on a mini-TV the movie "Tora-Tora-Tora" came across as "Tora-Tor!"  

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Posted by BaltACD on Saturday, April 24, 2021 7:32 AM

Harrison
 
BaltACD 
Harrison
Western Invasion on the D&H is out now.

https://youtu.be/QgKf0slsMUQ

I tried adding some maps to this video. What do you think?  

Captions printed on the video when viewed from the 'in thread' display needs to be in a larger font.  I am sure when viewed in a normal YouTube screen the font size is more than adequate, however, when viewed 'in thread' it becomes fuzzy and very difficult to read - even with my bifocals. 

There should be a fullscreen button down in the lower right corner. That will make it as big as your device will go. I will make them slightly larger in the future when possible though.

I understand making it bigger in a 'new' YouTube screen and I stated the font was adequate for that.  I am specifically talking about viewing the 'in thread' viewer.

I don't view much YouTube stuff on my phone, however, I suspect the in-screen captions would be even harder to view and read on a phone.

As a content producer - you have to think about comunicating across ALL the formats your content will be seen on.

I am not trying to argue - just reporting what I see.

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Posted by Harrison on Saturday, April 24, 2021 6:35 AM

BaltACD

 

 
Harrison
Western Invasion on the D&H is out now.

https://youtu.be/QgKf0slsMUQ

I tried adding some maps to this video. What do you think? 

 

Captions printed on the video when viewed from the 'in thread' display needs to be in a larger font.  I am sure when viewed in a normal YouTube screen the font size is more than adequate, however, when viewed 'in thread' it becomes fuzzy and very difficult to read - even with my bifocals.

 

There should be a fullscreen button down in the lower right corner. That will make it as big as your device will go. I will make them slightly larger in the future when possible though.

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Posted by BaltACD on Friday, April 23, 2021 8:02 PM

Harrison
Western Invasion on the D&H is out now.

https://youtu.be/QgKf0slsMUQ

I tried adding some maps to this video. What do you think? 

Captions printed on the video when viewed from the 'in thread' display needs to be in a larger font.  I am sure when viewed in a normal YouTube screen the font size is more than adequate, however, when viewed 'in thread' it becomes fuzzy and very difficult to read - even with my bifocals.

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Posted by Harrison on Friday, April 23, 2021 6:23 PM

Western Invasion on the D&H is out now.

https://youtu.be/QgKf0slsMUQ

I tried adding some maps to this video. What do you think? 

Harrison

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Posted by Harrison on Wednesday, April 21, 2021 5:58 PM

Thanks Wayne. I'm also currently working on my first documentary of sorts. Stay tuned for that in the coming weeks...

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Posted by Flintlock76 on Wednesday, April 21, 2021 8:21 AM

Just missed it?  Don't you just hate when that happens?

Looking forward to Friday!

Harrison, you're a breath of fresh air on this Forum, you know that?

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Posted by Harrison on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 7:33 PM

Coming Friday at 7 PM...

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