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=Tuesday, July 30, 2013= | |||
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=Monday, July 29, 2013= | |||
Planning meetings with Team throughout the day. | |||
More editing on 6in60...tedious. | |||
Introduced Miguel into the graphics team. Now working with Jean-Baptiste on info graphics. | |||
=Sunday, July 28, 2013= | |||
Editing all day on 6in60 story. Slow going through the many hours of material. Remote editor, Owen Smithyman, edited a one-minute sequence using my notes and suggestions on footage on the Latakoo site. Latakoo worked perfectly after some troubleshooting. Milton Dixon was ready to help too but ran into technical issues that he needs to iron out. He'll be ready for the next round. | |||
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Revision as of 04:03, 31 July 2013
Tuesday, July 30, 2013
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Monday, July 29, 2013
Planning meetings with Team throughout the day.
More editing on 6in60...tedious.
Introduced Miguel into the graphics team. Now working with Jean-Baptiste on info graphics.
Sunday, July 28, 2013
Editing all day on 6in60 story. Slow going through the many hours of material. Remote editor, Owen Smithyman, edited a one-minute sequence using my notes and suggestions on footage on the Latakoo site. Latakoo worked perfectly after some troubleshooting. Milton Dixon was ready to help too but ran into technical issues that he needs to iron out. He'll be ready for the next round.
Saturday, July 27, 2013
Good Design Sprint. Excellent sessions on True Fans, Permafacture Seminar planning and Development platform. Seems most remote collaborators want a simple task oriented system without the confusion of the "big picture" issues. --- Seems to be attracted to simple task driven platforms like Mantis... although I think Project Manager can do it to.
Extremely interesting side Hangout with Fred Eisele and Robert Goeller regarding their software platforms. Scott, the DPV coming Tuesday will be bringing copies of the software and we should have a Hangout with our team and them to see the excellent demo they showed me. Very impressive simulations and more with our machines. They are interested in working with rapid developers who can test their software and willing to publish results.
Tremendous connection at end of Sprint with Alexander Dale, Executive Director at Engineers for a Sustainable World. Could be a fantastic resource.
Friday, July 25, 2013
Remote editing projects launched with Milton Dixon and Owen Smithyman. Gave them script material and recommended visuals from Latakoo system.
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Thursday, July 24, 2013
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Tuesday, July 23, 2013 - Wednesday, July 24, 2013
After Planning meetings with entire team, focus of Dozuki documentation platform has changed. Determined that the platform is not ideal for Development and we should concentrate on what it does best.
Dozuki will be a clear and attractive introduction to all 50 machines and their underlying Modules.
Also will include an obvious link to a separate Development/Design Dashboard, which will be a spreadsheet based platform that can handle Gary's detailed Development flowchart and the many iterations of the machine along the way.
When Build Instructions are ready they will be included in Dozuki through the terrific guides the platform offers.
Jean-Baptiste's Infographic and Module sketches will be featured throughout the Dozuki platform creating a unified and professional presentation.
Best structure example with Infographic is CNC Torch/Router Table: http://opensourceecology.dozuki.com/c/CNC_Circuit_Mill
Best Module sketches included with Backhoe http://opensourceecology.dozuki.com/c/Backhoe
Also was decided to make Jean-Baptiste our Lead Graphics Designer and find a team he can lead to achieve the many graphics needed for this Dozuki platform.
Monday, July 22, 2013
After discussions with Team this morning, shifted gears on Dozuki plan and trying to add detailed development sections leading to a separate CURRENT BUILD INSTRUCTIONS section.
So all the Versions are separated and traced but the current "how to" is clearly indicated. See the last machine in GVCS, "Z Test Machine", for working example. http://opensourceecology.dozuki.com/
Also note Jean-Baptiste's graphic at the bottom of the CNC Torch page. Very nice work.
Returning to video editing tonight. Back to Dozuki in morning... want feedback before continuing forward.
Sunday, July 21, 2013
Editing on 6in60 Video. Plan to make this a detailed informational video that tells a complete story. Maybe in two parts.
Working on detailed Dozuki example for next design sprint.
Saturday, July 20, 2013
Design Sprint all day Saturday. Good discussion on Dozuki as well as Tibor's wiki interface.
Tested Latakoo with Steph in Germany and Milton Dixon.
Put first videos on Latakoo video site. Need to talk to latakoo about adding graphics and other branding.
Friday, July 19, 2013
Confirmed two new Video Editor remote collaborators and signed them up for Latakoo sharing.
Milton Dixon - this was his original note:
I'd be interested in contributing to your project. I've made a fair number of videos for Midwest Permaculture, mostly weaving improvised clips into a narrative or editing recorded webinars into a finished product.
I use Vegas Pro, can create basic animations, can overlay any graphics, and am able to work in HD.
You can see my work on YouTube, I edited everything except for the bioneers video. http://www.youtube.com/user/MidwestPermaculture/videos
I could probably contribute a couple of hours a week.
Milton
Also Sean Maxwell - he edits for ToolCrete in Oregon, the manufacturer of the stucco sprayer used by OSE for the stucco application on the HabLab:
I'd like to find out if there are any opportunities to contribute as an editor or assistant editor for the latakoo documentation efforts? I have experience working as an editor using Final Cut and am very interested in making any contributions I can.
Thanks and I look forward to hearing from you.
Sean
Setup the Public video sharing site through Latako
https://opensourceecology.latakoo.com/
Will customize site with our graphics and populate with our videos. Would like to discuss best plans for site.
Thursday, July 18, 2013
Digitizing footage from Tractor build and uploading to Latakoo. Developing somewhat faster upload scheme by first moving footage to local drive. System is acceptable speed but not what I hoped for. Problem may be with my older Mac.
Testing Latakoo downloads with editor Bob Shontell. Experiencing periodic crashing and need to consult with Latakoo tech team. Awaiting email response... will call tomorrow.
Beginning testing with remote editor Milton Dixon.
Spoke with Joe Justice. He is going to fill in the details of the Modules and modified interior module.
GOALS TOMORROW...WEEK WILL BE THRU WEEKEND
Wednesday, July 9 - July 17 2013
Travel to Farm and shot 8 hours of material during Tractor build. Conducted 6in60 and Motherboard interview with Marcin. Also shot timelapse footage.
Shot numerous stills for Dozuki pages.
Received response from Joe Justice. He wants to complete Phase One immediately then Phase Two in August.
Coordinated with remote editor Milton Dixon to join Latakoo.
Monday, July 8, 2013
Received new music for "6 in 60 Production Begins" video from Vintage Modernists jazz group (volunteering to write music for OSE). Recut the video in include new music and submitted back to them for notes. Will re-post Tuesday.
Reviewed Rizzoma software, in detail, with Jann from Velocar.
Skype call with Emily James in England regarding progress of Vice video. Moving along well. May need some shots and soundbites when I return to Farm this week.
Goals for last week:
Digitize and upload to Latakoo all 6in60 footage shot through July 3rd - (will need to do this at home) - Footage digitized and logged onto master Drobo drive.
11 hours of material tape from Sony Z1U camera plus 6 Canon camera cards and 2 GoPro timelapse camera cards. Material being uploaded to Latakoo.
Edit 2nd 6in60 video. Also will do at home - Need to discuss focus of video with team. Many options.
Enter 6in60 material in Dozuki - at least through web and hopefully app too. - Process begun, see Saturday July 6 log
Finalize Joe Justice agreement - Agreement submitted to Joe. Awaiting response.
Goals for this week:
Execute agreement with Joe Justice, if terms are satisfactory.
Cut another video from 6 in 60.
Add visuals and Popcorn to Hydraulics 101 video
Saturday, July 6, 2013
Excellent day with new format of Sprint hangout. Especially valuable with Dozuki session.
Discovered "Production Begins" video can't be viewed in some countries because of music rights. I knew this would be a potential problem....will stick with open source or equivalent music. Will fix with music coming from Vintage Modernists jazz group asap.
Friday, July 5, 2013
Submitted agreement draft to Joe Justice from Wikispeed. Spoke briefly with him on the phone to alert him it was coming.
Began ingesting of video from 6 in 60 shoot. Each videotape appears to be 12GB when digitized.
Wednesday, July 3, 2013
Filmed building of backhoe pivot. Travel back to Los Angeles.
Tuesday, July 2, 2013
Goals for last week:
Set up edit/production equipment at Factor e Farm - mostly accomplished but need much better internet to work with Latakoo and Dozuki. Also need a Mac to interface with hard drive, tools and programs. Probably will ship one of mine from home.
Edit first 6in60 video - Done
Production Collaborators Blog Post - Done
Goals for this week:
Digitize and upload to Latakoo all 6in60 footage shot through July 3rd - (will need to do this at home)
Edit 2nd 6in60 video. Also will do at home
Enter 6in60 material in Dozuki - at least through web and hopefully app too.
Finalize Joe Justice agreement
Sunday Jun 30, 2013
Built first video for 6in60 Production Begins.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zhJndK9A06I&feature=player_embedded
Tuesday Jun 25, 2013= through =Saturday Jun 29, 2013
Extensive driving for materials pickups
Shot Mike Hill on plasma cutter in Garnett, KS
Created several test timelapse sequences. Lucas from Berea has excellent abilities on Canon camera and has been a tremendous help.
Shot 6in60 prep and building
Many difficulties with PC editing. Will ship a Mac from home for permanent edit room setup and Latakoo uploading.
Compiling notes on Wikispeed
Working with team to publish video blog post
Monday Jun 24, 2013
Began shooting for 6 in 60 final 10 days. Extensive coverage of meeting with team regarding Bulldozer and Truck. Interviewed Gary and Marcin about meeting and status.
Shot team revising sketchup models and exploding views for step by step build guides.
Revised Wikispeed agreement for review by Marcin, Gary and Adrian.
Met with Marcin about Kansas City run to pick up new tools and video gear.
Sun Jun 23, 2013
First day at farm. Great people! Worked with Chris to move my laptop from Ubuntu to Lubuntu. Better interface.
Set up video gear for shooting and editing.
Sat Jun 22, 2013
Travel to Factor e Farm.
Thur Jun 20, 2013
Received Lisa's excellent notes on blog post and returned my notes.
Worked with Jean-Baptiste and received new graphics, specific to Hydraulics 101 Jean-Baptiste Vervaeck
Researched new Android phone to setup Dozuki app for documentation. Purchased LG Optimus but need to confer with Tim Asp on setup of app.
Prepped for long trip.
Wed Jun 19, 2013
Several lengthy discussions with Joe Justice regarding OSE-Wikispeed collaboration. Wikispeed Negotiations
Moved down the line with remote graphics collaborator, Jean-Baptiste Vervaeck from Santiago, Chile. We're working through Hydraulics 101 to develop an efficient system to present whiteboard lectures from Marcin and others. Samples of his work on Jean-Baptiste Vervaeck
Wrote first draft of Video Collaboration recruitment blog post. Working with Lisa to revise.
Tues Jun 18, 2013
Prepped and tested video production package for travel. Sony Z1U camera, Sachler tripod, 2 Sony wireless microphones and one shotgun mic.
Roughed together weekly video log. Need to discuss with team.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cTNni9q3SS0&feature=youtu.be
Mon Jun 17, 2013
Completed editing of AUDIO of Hydraulics 101 video. Was able to trim it down and adjust a few things. Runs about 30 minutes. -- Visuals and Popcorn need to be added.
Enlisted the help of new Graphics remote collaborator Jean-Baptiste Vervaeck in Santiago, Chile to work on "whiteboard" visuals for the presentation
Wrote a draft of the Blog Post for video collaboration and sent it to Elizabeth for assistance and editing. Hopefully latakoo will be setup today and we can blast out the post.
Continued to send messages to Joe Justice but no response yet.
Need to compile info from Katie etc. to work on weekly update post format.
Fri Jun 14, 2013
Sent long email to Joe Justice detailing our goals for the car build and asked specific questions regarding business arrangement. Awaiting response.
Let Latakoo know we're on board. They are very happy. Will talk more early next week to discuss launch plan.
Began Dozuki tutorials. Researched Android phones for Dozuki app.
Added Hydraulics Popcorn to video list... will create tutorial. Need video from today.
Thu Jun 13, 2013
Long meeting with Tim Asp and Eric Doster. Reviewed plans for building Guides as well as possibly using Dozuki as organizational tool for Wiki
- Dozuki platform - deliverable - Show us a sample of starting to build 50 machines - as
- Samsung Galaxy S3 is out there already
- Wikispeed - Buy some consulting time at $187.5
Request:
- Give us all water jet cut files. Estimated time?
- Gives us a BOM. Estimated time?
- Give us a written procedure. Estimated time?
Wed Jun 12, 2013
1. Secure TIG welder friend of Wayne. - Alerted Wayne that the engine will arrive soon. Discussed the plan for aluminum frame. He will continue looking for a TIG welder but his neighbor is too old to help. - discussed with Marcin the idea of welding at the farm and Wayne assembling. More design and coordination necessary here.
2. Get someone to design the new power cube - build upon Tom's Power Cube.
3. Build a Power Cube to fit the Wikispeed desing. Jordan is working on Modular Car Wheel Unit. From Joe - collate the DXFs and get Joe's approval. Between the SGT01 page and Dropbox - come up with shopping list. Ask Joe - are FastAce Coilover Struts the right thing for us? - Sent message to Joe but no response yet. He may still be traveling back from Winnipeg. Seems our first focus with Joe would be the chassis... and then determine the interface with our new front end/steering/suspension plan...will they work together?
4. Found VW expert Danny Brown in Kansas City. Nice guy. Seems to be a good source for what we need and interested in what we're doing. We need: 1. Steering wheel. 2. Let's get brakes. 3. Let's get wheels and wheel brake pads. Goal: 1. Secure steering column, rack, wheels for front. Design rear wheels. --- He recommended a 1971-1974 VW front end... simple system very similar to the Dune Buggy designs. He located one for us this afternoon. All the parts, including axle...which we don't need... runs about $1000... but he'll have more info tomorrow after he reviews the Wiki info. -- He loved the look of the tractor etc. on our website.
http://dannybrownsauto.com/ (816) 333-1187
Vic's Dune Buggies - (816) 650-3535 - initial lead in KC appears to be out of business.
Spoke with Latakoo - long talk about our needs. They have restructured a plan for us. Need to discuss offline.
Worked on plan with Audrey for DPV video. A very good idea she suggested.
Still experimenting with Smartsheet.
Tues Jun 11, 2013
Spoke with Wayne and alerted him about the new 660 PowerCube with the VW engine. He's going to check out TIG welders, and his neighbor is a VW "nut" so he's going to gauge his interest in helping (he know welding too, but Wayne's not sure about TIG). Neighbor is retired. Also - In my mind, this type of vehicle would be a great OSE Car... although probably wouldn't need all the "off-road" capability... but the basic idea is cool. [1]. there definitely is a whole world of these "Side by Side" vehicles. [2]
Mon Jun 10, 2013
Talk to Joe to get any CAM files and fabrication procedures.
Reviewed MANY Open Source project management software packages, like Open Project and ProjectLibre, as well as several commercial products like Microsoft Office...nothing seemed quite right. Started testing in more detail with Smartsheet. Went to share it with Marcin and discovered he once had a trial with it too. Seems like it could be very useful... depending on pricing etc. -- but it feels like a valuable initial use for it (or another spreadsheet) could be to use the spreadsheet as a clear "table of contents" for what is on the Wiki...with links. -- Seems like it can do a lot for us and be very user friendly and very clear, once I learn it. Let's discuss asap.
Would be nice to have a visual interface like Dashboard, but may not be necessary if we all understand a standardized database tool.
Communicated with Winnespeed event and they are videotaping and shooting stills. Requested a copy of the tape.
Made proposal to Latakoo. No response yet.
Sat Jun 8, 2013
Rapid Prototyping Crash Training + GrabCAD Script
Fri Jun 7, 2013
Completed Prezi.
Response from Joe Justice and website of "Winnispeed" event looks interesting. https://blogs.rrc.ca/bit/event-registration/
Costs - not cheap.... But could also be a big jumpstart for car.
Spoke with Wayne Tollefson about the car and he certainly thinks he can do what's needed. He also suggested using a Kawasaki motorcycle engine with a side shaft... (816) 248-9485
Spoke with Ian about his build and the VW engine and it looks like they're going with the Kubota engine so their VW is available. (they're not doing the chain drive.)
Got the contact for the Pasadena kids and a bit of an update on the farm and tractor ... not so good on either front... farm was forced out of town and tractor is not working... I'll get more info.
Tezozomoc - South Central Farmers - 818.527.6384 Ian Midgley: Hayden Betts - 626.310.5042
Thu Jun 6, 2013
Requesting Video Production Team spreadsheet - see Marcin_Log#Wed_Jun_5.2C_2013.
Requested transcription function from Latakoo. Excellent machine transcription of OSE Philosophy video. Initial rate plan too high.
More work on Prezi with Emily. Edited several new videos. Met with Marcin in Santa Monica to review Prezi.
Tue June 4, 2013
All day on Glimpses presentation. Videos and Prezi
Began talks with Latakoo to confirm arrangement.
Mon June 3, 2013
Worked with Emily on Prezi for Glimpses. Video for presentation edited into Prezi format.
Happened upon article on Factory Five kit cars... interesting to see their designs. See "development archive at bottom of this page: https://www.factoryfive.com/galleries/project-818/
Planning and Review:
Week went well - Many tests with Latakoo. All went well. Worked towards completing an agreement with Wikispeed for car project. Completed Popcorn Log video...good potential for other uses. Worked on videos for Glimpses speech.
This week must confirm Wikispeed. Confirm Latakoo. Complete Glimpses. Arrange travel for Farm trip. Get blog post and collaboration into full swing.
Sat June 1, 2013
Good talk with Joe Justice about 660 Car. Working with Marcin on collaboration agreement. Wikispeed Negotiations
Researched water jet cutter facilities in KC for making Wikispeed parts. Metro Industries looks good. http://www.metrogasket.com/custom-fabrication/waterjet-cutting.htm
Reviewed plan with Matt Maier and learned about his experiences. Identified areas of challenge.
Excellent test of Latakoo smartphone app. Shot video, uploaded immediately to Latakoo, shared it, then downloaded immediately as AVID format video. Reached out to Latakoo to discuss arrangement for moving forward.