New Article, Indie Broadcasting, Tech Review: A User's Guide

Okay, so some of you may have become aware I've stepped up my broadcasting efforts on certain free URLS and have been broadcasting uploads and episodes that would normally (formerly) go onto YouTube, which is instead being posted onto these sites, which offer less of a tight grip in terms of restrictions and copyright. If you like broadcasting anime ON places LIKE youtube, if you can get past the technology wizard level barrier to entry which is knowledge of broadcasting online outside of YouTube which relates to computer and internet science and technology, then maybe, JUST MAYBE you have what it takes to do what I do (i.e. become a broadcaster somewhere other than YouTube, which is still the easiest place to do it by yourself and on your lonesome, even if YouTube does restrict and censor a lot nowadays, I had some good times with them.

What software do I use in my broadcasts. I switch back and forth between them.

Software like Telestream Wirecast and XSplit are OKAY (I guess), but they can be the most innaccessible in terms of the complexity of their U.I. (user interface).

I prefer easier to use, more convenient, and less expensive (but still kind of expensive in some instances regardless) software, the three most notable being Showcaster, UStream, and Livestream, as well as UStream Producer, which makes uploading-live broadcasts incredibly easy.

YouTube doesn't necessarily broadcast videos live, or begin broadcasts as soon as the site or webpage is opened as some of these software and websites are able to do (especially Livestream).

Each one has it's pros and cons. One of the bigger cons being that Telestream hasn't made a version of Wirecast that's compatible with Windows 8, which is the Operating System my PC currently uses.

Essentially if you've got video files (anime, short films, rips saved on your computer of ANY kind (assuming it's NOT pron of course), then you've got something to work with. Just calibrate the settings of the websites and software, click on import, select the folder and import the video files you select to your dashboard, set up Broadcast Mode (set up different ways on different sites and software, but relatively easy to figure out on an intuitive level, assuming you're the analytical, intuitive type, Embed the player on your site's page(s) and you're good to go!

Responsibility: What's That? I Guess This is Growing Up

I've got to learn to stop being so selfish. My parents are getting old. I've got to learn to take care of them, and the pets. Become my parents' keeper. The parent of my parents. That's what I'm going to have to become. When dad gets dementia, he's not going to be able to take care of himself. He might not even be able to do basic functions by himself. I'm going to have to hire a caretaker for the elderly (my parents), in time.

No one but my mother knows how tired I am. I've been taking care of my mom a lot. She can't really walk. Not very well anyway, due to her hip pain. She needs a cane and a walker to get around, like a friggin geezer granny. It's incredibly sad to watch. I need to help her. I need to help keep her safe. She's getting older.

I want to be more giving, more humble, less selfish, less self-absorbed, more responsible, more capable, more nurturing, more parental. I want to take care of my parents, in time, as though they were my children. Taking care of parents is like taking care of whiney children. But what choice do I have. They have no money to afford caregivers. And if they do have money, it isn't much, despite the fact Dad's slowly working himself to death and doesn't treat me as well as his customers. Still, how they view me doesn't matter. In one sense I am responsible for them. Having independence, autonomy, and responsibility means you're responsible and smart enough not to only look out for and care about YOURself and YOUR BACK. As you get older, you'll have other people to take care of, whether you have your own kids or not.

Yeah, not having the responsibility and altruism of adulthood would have been nice. IF I GOT RICH.

That never happened. 

So I'm on my own. 

Meanwhile Every Other Motherfucker in this Sick Ass World Wants to Kill Me and Watch Me Die!

FUCK YOU WORLD!

But I can't help but feel as though living only for myself and relying on the Power of Selfishness and Self-Absorption in the past has sent the wrong message. I've NEVER truly believed I should be the only person I should look out for. Generosity and Altruism are Important. What is there in this "business deal" for me? Nothing really. It's just I need to clear my conscience. I don't desire to live selfishly. I'm a healer of sorts. And a Shaman. Real Shaman and Healers give to others. But sometimes it just takes you're entire youth and boyhood to eventually realize it. That the world does not revolve around you. God wants to help us all. And he wants us to help others. God loves you. Yes, he does. 

Awww yeah....I made it to the Big Time!!

Well. I did. Hate on Hater.

AVGO Free Ripper

AVGO Free DVD Ripper.

Google it. Seriously. This software is AWESOME! I used Magic DVD ripper for a long time, and even Wondershare Video Converter Ultimate for a while.

But AVGO batch ripper (that's the NORMAL Version) is by far one of the best, if not THE best inexpensive and/or especially FREE rippers I've ever used. Saves you a lotta time and labor. The waiting time of the rip with AVGO is cut in half...Amazing.

Testing, Testing

Commissions? For my ART? Re-he-heeeeeally??

I'm sorry, it's just I'm not used to people asking me to draw things for them, let alone offering cash. Feels good.

Well, I suppose you could say I'm always listening to what people out there have to say.

Well, I do love MONEY.

spindack@gmail.com

My inbox is ALWAYS listening to subliminally whispered suggestions after all.

Technically my door is no more open to input now than its ever been....

I've ALWAYS PRIDED myself on LISTENING to what just about everyone has to say....

They call that an "open door policy" in the business world.

On the plus side of sending me an email, assuming your not spam of course, anyone who bothers to send me an email is guaranteed a response. A lot of people don't have the opportunity or patience to respond to every email. I make it a priority to respond to not one, not a few, but EVERY email anyone sends to me from any part of North America, or anywhere else in the world.

The emails I do get from real people (and not bots or spam marketing), I will ALWAYS respond to if I have something to say. Responding to email inquiries is not THAT difficult to do, people!

I'm not one of those artists trying to seem mysterious and "unattainable". I like appearing approachable and available, even when I'm not!

Honest Day's Work

Even if you don't HAVE a lot of money, I believe it is important to be honest. To put in all your effort and do an Honest Day's Work.

It will help you get to sleep at night.