While upgrading from Mysource Matrix version 3.20.1 – 3.22.1 I needed to make some changes to the database in Postgres. Do you think I had any recollection on how this might be done?
Category: Writing
Tracking tiny url analytics using tr.im
Tiny URLs, what are they? Tiny URLs are a facility to take a long url, lets take this blog post for example http://www.surfthedream.com.local/blog/Archives/may-2009/tracking-tiny-url-analytics-using-tr.im, enter it into a text box and magically watch it transform into something smaller but albeit unreadable http://tr.im/luzK. Why use Tiny URLs? A lot of people are using twitter these days, I… Continue reading Tracking tiny url analytics using tr.im
How to test restart apache
If you’re new to Linux, and to Apache, chances are you are going to make a couple of mistakes when updating configuration files. Fortunately there are a few commands to help you fix these issues before you make the changes matter. With most changes to the Apache configuration file, you are required to restart Apache… Continue reading How to test restart apache
Victor Mennace #7
Victor mennace rocked!
Introduction to video on the web
You tube is great because it’s simple, easy, and cheap. You don’t have to pay for bandwidth if all of a sudden your clip goes viral and is watched by 2 million people around the world. It’s also another way that you can drive traffic to your site. Users will find your video on You… Continue reading Introduction to video on the web
Mysource Matrix Demo System
The Surf the Dream site started out as a blogspot blog in 2005 but was moved over to a Mysource Matrix site when I started with Squiz UK in November 2007. It started as a basic site with just 4 standard pages, but quick evolved to include Asset Listings Contact Form Video Listings Image Listings… Continue reading Mysource Matrix Demo System
Rosie Burgess – Big Watery Sky
Rosie Burgess – Road Kill
Video Tutorial 101
With the internet so jam packed with sites about everything it is rare to come across a video 101 course that covers the topics as well as http://www.video101course.com The site provides an excellent and indepth look into the following of Video production… video editing video recording camcorders shots camera lens sound lighting mounts video camera… Continue reading Video Tutorial 101
How to split a movie file into multiple parts
In an earlier post I talked about settings for ffmpeg for flash video, and today I came across another helpful setting for ffmpeg. Sometimes your video will run for 30 minutes, however you only want to upload it in 10 minute segments. The following command will split a movie file ffmpeg -i myfiletosplit.flv -ss 00:00:00… Continue reading How to split a movie file into multiple parts