Tristan Log

See Work Log for Guidelines.

Fri Nov 9, 2012

• Edited / uploaded new image for countdown to 'Build Yourself' release - shared to Facebook / Twitter. [1]
• Added 2 new photos of stove to Instagram / Facebook [2] [3]
• Worked on trencher video.
• Filmed stuccoing tutorial with Graham.
• Investigated responses from Mandy.com ad - organized Skype interview with top candidate tomorrow evening.

Thu Nov 8, 2012

• Continued researching data storage device / UPS

Keen on these babies : [4] [5]

• Researched Pogoplug FTP alternative for video hosting [6]

Turns out this is a good, cheap solution, essentially turning any HDD into a server which can be browsed / downloaded online. Problem is it comes packaged with poor software which must be used to transfer data. Apparently it can be hacked with Linux software to make it better.

• Posted findings on OSE Forum and awaiting replies. [7]
• Posted job add on mandy.com looking for volunteer editor to index and edit video at OSE. [8]
• Found a very interesting project called 'Novacut', an Ubuntu based OS project working on remote edit software. [9]
• Emailed heads of the project - suggested a Skype chat.
• Helped Graham clear wood / steel debris from around the workshop

Wed Nov 7, 2012

• Created OSEdit System Diagram for video transfer.
• Conducted FTP testing.
• Investigated FTP client and server programs.
• Installed 'FireFTP client' and 'CrossFTP server'.
• Successfully transferred small files between folder on computer.
• Tried but unable to transfer files to separate computer on network.
• Emailed Elifarley Cruz for assistance - awaiting response.

Data Storage

• After hearing bad press about Drobo, researched a superior RAID array made by Synology - ordering tomorrow.

Review: why not just upload to YouTube or Vimeo? What file parameters address quality loss to our satisfaction?

• Lets speak in person.

Tue Nov 6, 2012

Promoted 'Build Yourself'
Social Media : https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151501703026562.595958.66469461561&type=1

• Took screenshots from the Focus Forward submitted 'Build Yourself'.
• Edited images so they really pop.
• Combined them into a collage.
• Added text: "FROM TOMORROW (Nov.6th) OSE needs your vote for our 3min video! Check our FB page tomorrow or sign up for OSEmail to help us win the Focus Forward film competition and spread the word about our work."
• Shared on Facebook / Twitter.

Emailed

• Corey Doctorow - BoingBoing.com editor asking him to share our video tomorrow.
• Annaliza Savage - Wired Video Executive asking her to share our video tomorrow.
• Emily James - UK documentary filmmaker will share video on her network.
• FORCED TO RETRACT ALL THIS WORK DUE TO YET ANOTHER LAST MINUTE DELAY FROM FOCUS FORWARD.

Developed OSEdit Proposal

• See OSEdit

Mon Nov 5, 2012

Milestones:

• Develop system for video footage to be edited remotely.
• Promote Focus Forward Film (goes live 11/7/12).
• Make trencher video for posting 11/11/12. - Can you do this by Saturday night? Our production run is Nov. 11-12.

Ongoing:

• Update Facebook page with all new compelling OSE material.
• Update photographs regularly to Instagram.
• Devise future videos.