Your Opinion Wanted About Video Tutorials

[Scarlett Pistol]

Maybe do a video on the specific parts and what their actual function is and why ,and how certain modifications are done a certain way,  have an effect on the function of the gun.
IE ,, ( why polishing "too much" can have a negative effect on the function and timing  of the pistol .)
Don't ask me how I know that :-) .
Are you going to coordinate with schmecky ?

That's a great idea! Easy to do while everything is torn apart.

Yes and no... For polishing, upgrades, and what not I was planning on referencing all our tutorials (including Schmeky's). No going rouge on my part. I've called David and Scott a fair amount for help, tips, and troubleshooting. I'll give them a call to see if they have any suggestions for tips and guidance I should make sure to include. That's leaves me with an idea... Thanks!

[DOC 1500]

I don't know if this is possible but I was hoping someday somebody would come up with a completely see-through frame , so that all the mechanisms are seen and how they function.
Those animated pictures in the sticky portion that we're done we're great , just hoping to see the real thing .

[cntrydawwwg]

I don't know if this is possible but I was hoping someday somebody would come up with a completely see-through frame , so that all the mechanisms are seen and how they function.
Those animated pictures in the sticky portion that we're done we're great , just hoping to see the real thing .

    It's called the CZ 75 Cutaway. You can buy one here http://www.gunbroker.com/item/613065428
   Spendy for a non functional firearm[emoji87]
    Here's some more pics of one. http://gunlab.net/cut-away-cz-75/

[Scarlett Pistol]

I don't know if this is possible but I was hoping someday somebody would come up with a completely see-through frame , so that all the mechanisms are seen and how they function.
Those animated pictures in the sticky portion that we're done we're great , just hoping to see the real thing .

One of the stickies has an animated version of this. It's amazing!

[SlvrDragon50]

The alternative is just timestamp your long video so people can click the timestamps to skip to the parts.

Not being into YouTube too much I didn't think about time stamping like that. Have you found those as easy to use?

It's fairly easy. It's basically just a hyperlink to a specific time since Youtube links can be started at specific times. Except rather than refresh the entire page, it just jumps to the time in the video.

[whitecap]

A video library that had the various pistols that this site deals with would be fantastic. Further broken down by sub categories of the particular aspect of the work one wanted to view. GOOOO Scarlett

[tattooo]

+1,on a playlist

[Scarlett Pistol]

Thanks everyone. I'm working through recording these with your suggestions in mind. There are lots of things to cover, so it may take a week or two before I finish. I'm hoping g to have disassembly videos edited and uploaded by the end of the week.

[Scarlett Pistol]

I have all the videos recorded now. I have been going through and editing/putting them together. Have about half of them done. I just wanted to let you all know I haven't abandoned this project. With my current schedule the ETA should be next Monday for uploads being completed.

For those that like facts and stats. My video folder for this project is over 27 GB's, and these are just normal 1080p. There were about 90 clips I recorded (that includes mess ups and re-records). I also have the standard CZ 75 B videos now, so this will cover all manual safety SP-01 and CZ 75B's for disassembly, reassembly, and some explanations on parts and how things work. Oh, and I have videos of how to convert to SAO. 

[Joe L]

This is my biggest issue with gunsmith videos, particularly YT.  Editing. Let me explain. Typically the activity is a single camera shot which is fine. I don't really need to see your face just the work and hands in action. Also, commentary to the camera (focusing, etc) issues is unnecessary. Edit in a close-up shot later. If a part gets awkward, then edit in the same activity shot better. the audio can overlap and there is no requirement to talk constantly. if a spring is not going quite right, we see that and it is important to know it is 'tricky'. we are watching and learning.

I realize what I am asking is a lot. Even the 'professional' gunsmith videos fall short. But in the end I consider the effort to be a big payoff in quality, information, and usability.

This.  And segments.  On the next one I do, I'll try to break the (P-10C) video in to segments or at least have drop downs to go to specific sections.   

Just to give you guys an idea of what this takes, first the videographer/gun nut has to learn how to do whatever it is he is describing in the video.  Then the video has to be planned as to sequence, shot angles, close ups.  Next, set up the lighting and camera and monitor and go through some test sequences.  Then do the first shoot of the entire sequence.  Edit the sequences visually and do any reshoots.  Add the narration.  Listen to the narration, edit.  Add titles, clarifications, etc.  Produce, upload to YouTube, check final version on YouTube.  Post link to forum.  Let everyone tell you about where it wasn't clear or you goofed.  Make corrections.  On a disassembly/reassembly video, this can take 5-20 hours.  And Schmecky isn't worth it, but I do it anyway.   

Scarlett Pistol--Looking forward to seeing how your work turns out.  I've learned a lot since posting the P series videos a few years ago.  At least I hope I have. 

Joe

[frgood]

I am impressed with the plan and am looking forward to seeing the result.


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[jim.c]

I have all the videos recorded now. I have been going through and editing/putting them together. Have about half of them done. I just wanted to let you all know I haven't abandoned this project. With my current schedule the ETA should be next Monday for uploads being completed.

For those that like facts and stats. My video folder for this project is over 27 GB's, and these are just normal 1080p. There were about 90 clips I recorded (that includes mess ups and re-records). I also have the standard CZ 75 B videos now, so this will cover all manual safety SP-01 and CZ 75B's for disassembly, reassembly, and some explanations on parts and how things work. Oh, and I have videos of how to convert to SAO.

Hi Scarlett.  Not sure if you included it in your video tutorial but I would like to see an explanation of the process of fitting the sear to the safety when installing a competition hammer. Something that shows the process, the tools used etc. That would be very helpful. Thanks, Jim

[Scarlett Pistol]

I have all the videos recorded now. I have been going through and editing/putting them together. Have about half of them done. I just wanted to let you all know I haven't abandoned this project. With my current schedule the ETA should be next Monday for uploads being completed.

For those that like facts and stats. My video folder for this project is over 27 GB's, and these are just normal 1080p. There were about 90 clips I recorded (that includes mess ups and re-records). I also have the standard CZ 75 B videos now, so this will cover all manual safety SP-01 and CZ 75B's for disassembly, reassembly, and some explanations on parts and how things work. Oh, and I have videos of how to convert to SAO.

Hi Scarlett.  Not sure if you included it in your video tutorial but I would like to see an explanation of the process of fitting the sear to the safety when installing a competition hammer. Something that shows the process, the tools used etc. That would be very helpful. Thanks, Jim

Recorded that one Monday night. I'll get it posted as soon as I can for you.

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[jim.c]

I have all the videos recorded now. I have been going through and editing/putting them together. Have about half of them done. I just wanted to let you all know I haven't abandoned this project. With my current schedule the ETA should be next Monday for uploads being completed.

For those that like facts and stats. My video folder for this project is over 27 GB's, and these are just normal 1080p. There were about 90 clips I recorded (that includes mess ups and re-records). I also have the standard CZ 75 B videos now, so this will cover all manual safety SP-01 and CZ 75B's for disassembly, reassembly, and some explanations on parts and how things work. Oh, and I have videos of how to convert to SAO.

Hi Scarlett.  Not sure if you included it in your video tutorial but I would like to see an explanation of the process of fitting the sear to the safety when installing a competition hammer. Something that shows the process, the tools used etc. That would be very helpful. Thanks, Jim

Recorded that one Monday night. I'll get it posted as soon as I can for you.

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Very cool.  Can't wait to see it. Thanks my friend.

[Scarlett Pistol]

     Here's what my bench has looked like for about a week as I've found time to record. Leaving it up incase I missed anything or any clips go bad. Joe knows how this feels.
     Notice the Gopro hanging over the workspace... Yeah, cameras in front of my view took this to another level. Then there is narrating while doing everything. Joe L is right this takes time and effort.
    That Gopro mounting arm is a special order part my engineering friend made for a professional film maker a few years ago and he made one for me while he was at it. It's made for mounting to athletes helmets (wake board, snowboard, etc.) for unique face shots or first person views, but it worked pretty nice for pistol tutorials!

Very cool.  Can't wait to see it. Thanks my friend.

You're most welcome! Had some down time and got a few more assembly videos edited this afternoon. Almost to fitting the sear.



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