AraneAID - Episode 1

[EulersK]

Turns out video editing is hard when you've got zero experience.



This is definitely going to be a recurring thing, and as with all skills, it is learned. That being said, I'm fully aware that the first episode isn't great. I very much considered not even uploading it. I've included a list below of aspects that I need to work on and/or fix, but feel free to throw out some constructive criticism. This is literally the first video I've ever shot, so this episode was mostly teaching me how to run the hardware and software associated with video recording and editing. Now that I've got that down, I can work on making the videos actually good.

Things to work on:

• SHORTER, good god. Limit videos to 5-7 minutes.
• Figure out how to export the project to 1080p or 720p, because that's how it was filmed
• Better lighting
• Animated transitions of some kind
• Talk much, much slower
• Make a proper channel (done)

Suggested edits:

• Different species for cover photo
• Increase volume
• Annotations

 

[viper69]

Good first video, the sound is a little low compared to most videos I've seen. I'd replace the T you have up there with something even more colorful.

A lot of people have links during the video when to draw attention. so when you mention AB, you could pop up that as a hyperlink in YouTube. I don't know to do it.

Good to see our favorite container, the Boxes!

 

[EulersK]

Good first video, the sound is a little low compared to most videos I've seen. I'd replace the T you have up there with something even more colorful.

Well, you know orange is my color, so I went with that one (E. sp. "Green femur") for the knees. My first choice was A. chalcodes, just because that's one of my favorite species. However, my female was having none of this "photoshoot" nonsense last night. In order to get the shadows right, I needed to actually take the spider out... which is why an OBT is out of the question. What about a B. emilia?

A lot of people have links during the video when to draw attention. so when you mention AB, you could pop up that as a hyperlink in YouTube. I don't know to do it.

I actually JUST found out how to make a new channel, because that video is currently just on my personal account. I'm re-uploading it as I type, and I'm going to add annotations when that's done. Good idea, I forgot about that feature (because I always turn them off!).

Good to see our favorite container, the Boxes!

Notice the giant one on the bottom left! From the biggest bird-eaters to the tiniest slings

 

[viper69]

Well, you know orange is my color, so I went with that one (E. sp. "Green femur") for the knees. My first choice was A. chalcodes, just because that's one of my favorite species. However, my female was having none of this "photoshoot" nonsense last night. In order to get the shadows right, I needed to actually take the spider out... which is why an OBT is out of the question. What about a B. emilia?



I actually JUST found out how to make a new channel, because that video is currently just on my personal account. I'm re-uploading it as I type, and I'm going to add annotations when that's done. Good idea, I forgot about that feature (because I always turn them off!).



Notice the giant one on the bottom left! From the biggest bird-eaters to the tiniest slings

Yeah OBT would rock, so few people realize that Ts come in virtually every color in some way. I'd definitely go with emilia over the Green Femur

You bet I noticed the large size. I saw some at the store recently and I thought..hmm might have to "drop" my AF GBB into one of those w/a clear lid or something larger actually.

What size are those tanks up above, and what are they brand wise etc? They look like 1/3-1/4 height long fish tanks, black plastic for the top and bottom.

 

[EulersK]

What size are those tanks up above, and what are they brand wise etc? They look like 1/3-1/4 height long fish tanks, black plastic for the top and bottom.

Yeah, that's exactly what they are. I don't know the brand off hand, but I'll try and remember to message you the brand. The guy that makes them locally here in Vegas is at the expo every year, and the expo is in about a month. Feel free to message me around that time if I forget. They come with screen lids, but I just throw those away and cut acrylic to size. They're the perfect size for most adult terrestrials, and they're only about $15-20 each.

 

[louise f]

Great vid, just need to work on the sound.

 

[EulersK]

The annoying part is that I actually have a decent microphone, but it's so darn far away from me that it's having trouble picking up my voice. I have to be louder, apparently...

 

[Chris LXXIX]

Is that you in the video? You look somewhat Eric Bana

 

[EulersK]

'Tis indeed me. And I'll definitely take that as a compliment. I may be missing his dynamite jawline, but I've got the hair!

 

[louise f]

The annoying part is that I actually have a decent microphone, but it's so darn far away from me that it's having trouble picking up my voice. I have to be louder, apparently...

I must admit that i talk loud, just to make sure that people can actually hear what i say, so sometimes when i have the camera close, i forget to not speak loud.

 

[Chris LXXIX]

'Tis indeed me. And I'll definitely take that as a compliment. I may be missing his dynamite jawline, but I've got the hair!

Eh for sure it's a compliment, man

At least Eric Bana (IMO) is better than "vintage" Adrian Paul, lol.

I mean, in the end of '90/2000 i was extremely bothered by the fact of mine resemblace to him, that "Highlander" character (my hairs were, and still are, more longer lol) but give me a break, lol.
I was stalked by Milf and such Lady Fans for that, Jesus Christ

 

[louise f]

Eh for sure it's a compliment, man

At least Eric Bana (IMO) is better than "vintage" Adrian Paul, lol.

I mean, in the end of '90/2000 i was extremely bothered by the fact of mine resemblace to him, that "Highlander" character (my hairs were, and still are, more longer lol) but give me a break, lol.
I was stalked by Milf and such Lady Fans for that, Jesus Christ

Heyyy you changed pic again, to the fine lady

 

[Chris LXXIX]

Heyyy you changed pic again, to the fine lady

Yup, i stick to her always, that lovely, Italian, Venezia folk dressed Carnival Lady. I change pics and signature, only on certain and particular, very important for me (IRL as well for virtual) occasions.

 

[Abyss]

Great video, i always heard bad things about crickets and no pet stores near me ever had roaches so i always used "super worms" and never had an issue. It was i teresting to hear that they can actually harm the spider (thnx for the info).

I never really thought about it but i always use tweasers and hold them by the tail so the spiders always grabbed the head of the worm imobalizing it which may be why they were never able to "fight back" and harm the spider?

Given the new info (new to me at least) you provided, i would suggest anyone feeding "worms" to always pop the head like you said or to feed them head first as i do so as not to risk injury to the T.

Look forward to more videos

 

[EulersK]

Given the new info (new to me at least) you provided, i would suggest anyone feeding "worms" to always pop the head like you said or to feed them head first as i do so as not to risk injury to the T.

Thanks for the feedback Concerning what you said, I agree. Personally, I'd still crush the head, because then they wriggle and move like mad.

 

[Abyss]

Thanks for the feedback Concerning what you said, I agree. Personally, I'd still crush the head, because then they wriggle and move like mad.

Do they? I have never tried haha
My new girl has had 4-5 in the past 2 weeks (just always seems hungry lol) so perhaps bext week i will try popping the head forst