building an interactive powerlifting archive

[IrishPower]

I have decided I would like to really step up my participation in sharing powerlifting knowledge and computer expertise to bring this forum to a new level.

I have the hardware and software to store videos, pictures, etc on my server.

However, i need input from anyone interested.

I have asked several of you guys for permission to post pictures and videos, and i am excited by the initial responses.

now, i am not promising anything overnight mind you, but here is my staged plan.


1. collect pictures of lifters, gym setups, exercises, etc

2. collect video of all of the above

3. run conversion software on the videos to make them suitable for streaming across the internet

4. develop an interactive system for posting workout logs, etc, and allowing people to attach videos and pictures to individual profiles and workouts.

steps 1 - 3 are easy. all i need is for you guys to submit pics and videos to me. i can help with the video part as it is a bit more complex.

step 4 will take some time and i am interested in getting an idea of who might like to participate.

i imagine it will require you guys to login and enter your workouts in an easy to use format. then you can attach pics, notes, videos, etc and it will be published for others to browse.

again, step 4 is going to take a LONG time so dont expect this anytime soon.


if anyone is interested, please email me directly:

[email protected]

it will be easier to keep emails then to constantly refer back to this post.

several of you guys have given me videos and pictures. however, i am awaiting permission from some of you to publish these.

Without further adieu, here is bfold, who was kind enough to submit a video of him doing good mornings in his dungeon.

http://GrowOrDie.com/training/others/bfold_good_mornings.mpg

train hard and here's to getting fucking huge and strong in 2002!

/irish

 

[b fold the truth]

Thanks man....a lot.

Now I just need to update from Win 98 to something better. I saw where I can't get audio on my software with win 98 when I upload video

I also need to get my site up and running too!!!

B True

 

[IrishPower]

bfold..... i left your email at my work but.

i figured out how to compress your videos to about 1/3 size.

/irish

 

[b fold the truth]

You are da man....

I am at work at the moment...here for another hour or so.

B True

 

[k1401]

Great idea Irish!

I know a thing or 2 about computers as well if I can lend a hand let me know.

 

[benchmonster]

Irish, I sent you an e-mail, hopefully it went through.

Since I started training in the Dungeon, I have been filming workouts. If you are interested, I can cut them up and send you a highlight tape. Sorry, not sophisticated enough to send it there digitally, I will have to send you a vhs tape. If you are interested, let me know at [email protected]

Thanks, and great idea.

B.

 

[p03t1c]

irish...i know a large deal about computers, web site related stuff, and i have alot of experience in video related stuff. if you need any help just email me @ [email protected]

 

[Screwball]

This is a terrific idea, IrishPower! What a training aid it would be... I am more than happy to submit training logs, pics, etc... Let me know if there is anything I can do to help with the project.

 

[Deciever]

i also know a few things about website design (not much, but a little) , so if you get stuck w/ something , just ask

 

[IrishPower]

thanks everyone for PMs, emails, and responses. seems like this will be fun.

i think the first step is just getting data to my server. we can organize it and make it pretty later.

you can just email me logs, pics, etc. i think email has a size limit so this wont be practical in the long term.

[email protected]

I have also setup a public FTP share on my server.

ftp://[email protected]/
password: share

email me if you need instructions to the ftp server/software, etc.

also, email me when you dump stuff and i can move it over to where it can be seen by everyone.

thanks!

/irish

 

[Parabellum]

I didn't email, but I can help in any capasity on the technical end.
I'm an Engineer, both network and systems. I dabble in just about anything technical (for a living.)

You have a great idea. It's not that hard finding information on the internet, pic's video's, etc... But I have yet to find a site that has what you propose. (Get ready to spend some $$$, you'll know what I mean in a few months of the site being up.)

A word of advice, SECURITY! You're opening holes.


PLeae read your PM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[IrishPower]

para: still waiting for the pm, but i am getting tired so will check again in the morn.

i'm not too worried about security. you can try and hack my server for giggles if you like. let me know if you find any weaknesses. i'll send you a prize. my internal lan is disconnected and cant be hit from my server, so i am ok.

worst i can lose is my powerlifting stuff which is all burned on dvd anyway.

i doubt i'll generate the kind of bandwidth that will require an upgrade in connection ( i have 1.5 up/down), but if i do, i will worry about it then.

peace and thanks for the help. if this ever picks up, i will hunt you down for help. right now, the hardest part is educating people on how to get their analog videos onto computer and then using ftp to get it over here.

/irish

 

[p03t1c]

:::video capture:::

how to capture from vhs

this is about as good as it gets.

:::video editing:::

how to edit your video

:::video conversion:::

how to convert your video


:::video tools:::

these are programs to d/l to get you going
video/related programs

 

[Arioch]

I am the last guy you want to help with anything graphics related. However, if you need something written, let me know.

 

[IrishPower]

hey arioch,

yes... i was thinking of collecting articles as well. i don't want to just grab all of the elitefts.com or goheavy.com stuff. besides being someone else's property, i'd rather have newer stuff.

can i grab the stickies you posted here and put them on the server?

anything else you have written would be helpful as well!

thanks,
/irish

 

[bigokie]

Hey Irish, that's an awesome idea. Suggestion: If your gonna go ahead and have a log type database, how about one that everyone can record their numbers on. So when people want to see what others are doing in respect to there maxes they'll be able to. I know everyone's carryover is different, but it would give people a chance to see what's average. Also, what about video showing the Westside exercises? Would this be too much? Didn't know about this stuff, just thought I'd throw out some ideas. It is a cool idea though.

 

[Arioch]

Feel free. I am working on one for the bench, but it will probably not be done until next week.

Most of the other things I have written someone else own's the copyright or the right to publish. I will see what I have laying around. Let me know if there is anything special.

 

[p03t1c]

another link to check out for more video info than you could want is..... http://www.doom9.org/

 

[b fold the truth]

Ok...I am going nuts here. I have Pixela which came with my camera. I can't download auido on it because I have Win 98. I tried to get a male plug and hook it to my mic cord...no go. Still will NOT record audio.

I got VirtualDub 1.4.10 and could not get it to capture from my USB port. Should it?

What else can I use to capture video through my USB port????

Thanks

B True

 

[p03t1c]

bfold: what sort of connection are you on? do u have access to any other operating systems?

 

[b fold the truth]

I have cable internet access, usb port, PIII 500, 128 megs ram..and Windows XP on the way.

I am sorry...I am just a computer idiot..lol. I have a website up but don't know how to work with it...

B True