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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





  My Video Tools
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



               
  Downloading and Playing the Videos
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

Latest Feature Video  
  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





Previous Video Releases
  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





  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


  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


  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


  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


  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 a couple of years back

WMV codec
File Size - 7.5 megs
Running Time - 4:01
Release Date - December 21, 2003


  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


  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


  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. Randall Clarke hosts this video

Realplayer codec
File Size - 11 megs
Running Time - 4:16


  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 -


                                                      
  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


  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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