“Given a choice between reading and ‘watching TV’, people are going to do exactly what they do now.”

Over the past few years I’ve been trying to teach family and friends basic computing practises, backups, system setup & tuning, online security etc. As I write, I’ve written 397 emails on these subjects and responded to 100’s of questions. Quite a few of my emails where well over 4,000 words – whew!

What started out as ‘a bit of help’ was soon consuming much of my spare time. There had to be an easier way I thought, and a couple of months ago it occurred to me videos were the answer.

This idea got me into searching for how-to’s, what software and the like, finally getting it narrowed down to about 15 different sites. Reading about gamma correction, editing, conversions from one format to another, what works on one type of system doesn’t on another and so on was just a tad overwhelming even for me.

Some of the most important things I’m trying to teach happen during the boot process (Image Backups for instance). Capture software like Camtasia or Windows Movie Maker is not a solution here.

Experimenting with taking still shots of my monitor’s displays (CRT & LCD) with a high-res digital camera produced unsatisfactory results (so far). I know it’s possible to shoot a monitor’s display since I’ve seen the works of others, but the learning curve and the fear of purchasing the wrong gear for this endeavour was beginning to make me shudder to put it mildly.

Then along comes Ken’s video letter series. As usual, they’re making a whole lot of sence. I’ve learned much from Ken over the years and I’m really looking forward to this adventure – I know I’ll get my solution

BTW, the last BBS software I used was Wildcat – I still have a copy :>

I’ve seen the first few newsletters about the video revolution – and agree totally that very soon you’ll either have video interactivity, or might as well have a black and white website.

Looking forward to learning from you about video over the next while!

I sell physical products online and my head’s reeling with all the possibilities for video.

Short product demos, client testimonials, etc.

As usual, you’re on the cutting edge. I can’t wait to see what you come out with for Internet 4.0

Chuck Harmon

I’ve got a tennis instructional website, and finally, video on the web is where I need it to be so I can actually “teach”.

Not being a professional writer, before web video, I was completely lost trying to impart information to my client list.

Now with video, my sales have soared.

Thanks Ken, you’ve been a tremendous source of help & inspiration to my online business.

Brent

You said about when you had made correct predictions some years ago:
“I felt like an idiot because for the longest time no one – even good friends in the Internet business – listened.”

Well they are listening now!

Just stick to what you know is right.

Intuitive and intelligent people will finally come round to your point of view.

Your skills come from the etheric stratosphere inhabited by the likes of Gary Halbert, Ted Nicholas, etc.

Well done and keep it up.

Warm regards

Paul King