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, positive or negative, feel free to drop us an email with your comments. In this manner we hope to improve
More Videos
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 a Gigabyte Motherboard. I have well over 5 terabytes in storagewith 6 gigs of ram and a Nvidia 260 series video card
I'm a computer fanatic and have 6
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Downloading
Click on any picture or video link and you will be prompted to save or open the file. Choose a location on your hard drive if you want to save the file on your computer
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. KMP Player is also amazing and my choice player these days - although it is geared towards the more advanced user
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 and free
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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Sakai Koi Farm
This is the only video on the page that we have not produced. It is a solid piece covering the Sakai of Hiroshima Koi Farm. I received the complementary DVD with my Sakai fish shipment and thought I would share it here
WMV codec
File Size - 47 megs
Running Time - 8:26
Release Date - December 13, 2009
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Dolphin Pump Seal Replacement
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's 2nd. "Canada AM" appearance
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's "Canada AM" appearance
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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Koi Health Management 2006
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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Ray Abel's Pond Harvest
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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Keirin Koi
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
Dr. Galen Hansen was kind enough to share his insights on some basic health issues. We talked to him at the Houston AKCA convention in 2001
WMV codec
File Size - 7.5 megs
Running Time - 4:01
Release Date - December 21, 2003
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Sakai Speaks - Part II
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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Tony's Pond
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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That Pond Show
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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Bottom Drain Install
This 4 minute video goes over the installation of a bottom drain hosted by Randall Clarke
Realplayer codec
File Size - 11 megs
Running Time - 4:16
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a Greenhouse Pond
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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Sakai Speaks - Part 1
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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Koi for Sale
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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