I really enjoy my Koi pond as well as videography. What better pastime is there to combine these two passions and create this pond videos webpage
These videos are absolutely free for all to download and watch - there are no catches, spyware etc.
If you have any input, postive or negative, feel free to drop us an email with your comments. In this manner we hope to improve
Other Videos on the site
There are also some unedited impromptu video clips that might be of interest on the Outings - A.K.C.A. Seminars page
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Software
I use Sony Vegas Pro 8 and Adobe After Effects to create these Videos. It takes approximately 6 hours of editing to produce 1 minute of final product and that is not including acquisition
Video Camera
I use a JVC DV500 3 chip DV camera which produces great results. I went to college for radio and television in my early 20's
Computer
My main rig is an Intel Based Core 2 Duo with an Asus Striker Motherboard. I have well over 2 terabytes in storage, 4 gigs of ram and an EVGA 8800gts video card. The system is water cooled instead of conventional air cooling. I'm a computer fanatic and have 6
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Downloading
Right Click on any picture or video link and select "Save Link As" with Firefox or "Save Target As" with Internet Explorer. Choose a location on your hard drive to save the file
Playing the Videos
The best media player is "Media Player Classic". Do you self a favour and give it a try, it is far superior to windows media player
Codecs (COmpression / DECompression )
The newer videos are encoded with the Windows Media Video codec (*.wmv) while some older videos are in Realmedia Format (*.rm)
To play WMV files, just download and install the codec pack "FFDSHOW" which will play almost all the video files that exist. It is tiny and easy to install
For Realmedia version files, download "Real Alternative" which is a free realmedia codec and plays realmedia files within Media Player Classic
Video Quality and File Size
With these codecs and settings, 1 minute of video is about 2-4 megabytes in size. This is a reasonable compromise between video quality, file size (a.k.a. time it takes to download) and our websites storage capacity
As a rough guide, a 56k connection can download 20-25 megs per hour |
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This video was shot in 1 take for in house use so it certainly lacks some production value. However, for those who need to replace a seal on their pump it could prove helpful
WMV codec
File Size - 29 megs
Running Time - 5:15
Release Date - Aug 31, 2008
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Randall appeared a second time on Canada AM on Tuesday July 10th 2007. Controlling green water was discussed
WMV codec
File Size - 18.6 megs
Running Time - 4:48
Release Date - July 14, 2007
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Randall appeared live on Canada AM on May 24th 2007. Introducing fish to a new pond was discussed and 3 fish were also shown - amongst them a nice shiro utsuri
WMV codec
File Size - 14 megs
Running Time - 3:44
Release Date - June 3, 2007
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I attended this event in February of 2006 in Georgia. It was very interesting and featured a great lineup of speakers. The information was fast and furious and there was a lot to absorb. This video does not contain a lot of flash, rather it is an informational "talking head" video which I hope you will enjoy
WMV codec
File Size - 17 megs
Running Time - 6:23
Release Date - March 2, 2007
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Clarke and myself headed down to Ray Abel's Pond Harvest last November (2005) for a spectacular showing of Koi pond harvesting. Mini Japan in Virginia USA! Enjoy
WMV codec
File Size - 22.5 Megs
Running Time - 9:57
Release Date - March 2, 2006
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Joe and myself headed down to Allentown last June to check out Carl's facility, Keirin Koi. We saw a lot of great fish, bought a few and were treated to dinner. It was a lot of fun. This video features what else, Koi
WMV codec
File Size - 25 megs
Running Time - 5:30
Release Date - March 4, 2005
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Dr. Galen Hansen was kind enough to share his insights on some basic health issues. We talked to him at the Houston AKCA convention a couple of years back
WMV codec
File Size - 7.5 megs
Running Time - 4:01
Release Date - December 21, 2003
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Part 2 of this lecture features Sakai talking about Koi development with some focus on Koi Judging and how it relates to fish size
WMV codec
File Size - 13 megs
Running Time - 6:21
Release Date - March 8, 2003
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Mike talks to Tony about his pond and spectacular Koi collection. This 8 minute video features many large quality fish framed in a mature backdrop
WMV codec
File Size - 25 megs
Running Time - 8:23
Release Date - January 6, 2003
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This 22 minute pilot we produced was unfortunately turned down by HGTV. It features an interview with Gary as well as a trip to the 2001 AKCA Convention among other segments. The download is spread out over 3 parts
WMV codec
File Size - 16 megs, 19 megs, 9 megs
Running Time - 8:14, 9:21, 4:30
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This 4 minute video goes over the installation of a bottom drain. Randall Clarke hosts this video
Realplayer codec
File Size - 11 megs
Running Time - 4:16
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Mike talks to Eugene about his large greenhouse pond. This video takes a general look at the pond shell, heating system, filter and waterfall. Click on the photo's below to see finished photo's after the project was completed
Realplayer codec
File Size - 16.5 megs
Running Time - 6:45
Release Date -
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This 5 minute video is of a slide presentation by Mr. Sakai on Koi development. Very subtle details are discussed
Realplayer codec
File Size - 8 megs
Running Time - 5:25
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This 1 minute video is of a Spring 2001 shipment of Japanese Koi. Some very nice quality fish are in this Koi bowl
Realplayer codec
File Size - 2 megs
Running Time - 0:54
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