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Violet. Frills, lace, pearls and video games. Sometimes Hime Gyaru. Loves rain, hates summer. Workaholic multi-tasking champion. Likes a good cup of tea, hates to run out of Buenos. Wants a puppy, is a house cat. Currently living in Melbourne, Australia.
I love making videos but I generally don’t have time to edit them so I don’t post as often as I would like. To celebrate the opening of Kodak’s online store, Nuffnang and Kodak gave me the opportunity to test out one of the new Kodak PlaySport pocket video cameras so I thought it would be a good chance to finally do something fun!
They asked me to share a day in my life and I thought it might be fun to cover some of the… misconceptions that people have had about me and my life in the past XD
Note- This video was edited using Final Cut Express.
As you can see, being a blogger really isn’t as awesome as a lot of people tend to assume hahaha! I just tend to work from 10am-10pm being boring in front of a computer, I don’t leave the house very often (thus the lack of snapshots posts lately!), I do boring things like send invoices and write email after email after email…. you get the idea XD
That said when I do actually get out and use a video camera it needs to be sturdy because well…I’m very clumsy. I dropped the camera about 10 times in the short time that I had it >_< And of course all of our electronics need to be able tot survive one of my pillow throwing morning wake up calls! Luckily the Kodak PlaySport was apparently built for stuff like that! As I don’t do anything water related, I couldn’t really showcase this camera’s other main feature: waterproofness without taking it in the shower with me (not going to happen!). Of course after racking my brains for hours over how I could show that the Kodak PlaySport is waterproof and coming up with absolutely nothing… now I realise I could have shown you some marbled nail art techniques… with the camera actually in the water I was marbling on!! I always think of awesome things after the deadline is up >_<
Next time! Maybe I could even try to take some more video before I have to give it back… hmm…
Anyway here is the product information about the camera itself and details of the competition to win one of your own:
What they say about it:
Heads up, adrenaline junkies. The new KODAK PLAYSPORT Pocket Video Camera has as much appetite for adventure as you do. And it’s not afraid to get wet. This audacious little camera can plunge up to 10 ft. under water and capture the entire experience in full 1080p HD. And you don’t need to worry about blurry footage when things get a little shaky. With built-in image stabilization, the KODAK PLAYSPORT will stay steady as a rock. From the waves, to the slopes, to the mud-soaked trails, this baby was made for the extremes. Life’s an adventure. Soak it up with the KODAK PLAYSPORT.
Waterproof up to 10 ft. (3 m)
Full 1080p HD video
Electronic image stabilization
Brilliant 2.0” color display, Capture 5 MP HD stills (16:9)
Edit and upload to the web with built-in software and included USB cable
Smart face tracking technology
Incredible low-light performance
SD/SDHC card slot expandable up to 32 GB
Rugged design
Rechargeable Li-Ion battery with in-camera charging
Compatible with MAC and PC
Like what you see? Click here to find out more about the Kodak PlaySport and other great Kodak products.
So competition time!
Here are the details from Kodak about the competition you guys can enter:
To win one of these awesome rugged Kodak PlaySport cameras and a suite of great Kodak products, dream up a photo and write a blog post of what crazy adventure you’d go on if you had a Kodak PlaySport – but the catch is, you need to take the photo at home.
So… if your dream is to take a Kodak PlaySport on Safari with you, all you need to do is to pose in a safari suit, with your little sister’s stuffed animals as the wild animals in your “safari park”… Maybe include a pot plant that can pose as a palm tree…. you get the idea.
Prizes will be distributed as follows:
One overall prize winner (as judged by Kodak) will receive:
1 x Kodak PlaySport
$200 voucher to Kodak online store
1 x Kodak Pulse Digital Frame
1 x Kodak 4Gig SD Card
1 x Kodak Adventure Mount
1 x Kodak Striped Bungee Neck Strap
There will be four runner up winners (as judged by Kodak). Each will receive:
$100 voucher to Kodak online store
1 x Kodak Single Use Camera – Water and Sport
Competition will run from Tuesday 7th December 2010 and closes at 5pm EST on Tuesday 21st December 2010. *edit: dates change for the end of the comp /edit* The competition will be judged on creativity and is open to Australian residents only.
Once your entry blog post is live, you will need to post the URL on the Nuffnang’s blog post for it to be considered. Click here for Nuffnang’s Post!
Good luck everyone! I’m sure one of your would be able to put it to better use than I could with my non-rugged life! ^_^
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Awesome videoooooooooo!! Totally love and enjoy it :D
Like you, most of my friends think that blogging is always fun and easy.. guess our videos should open their mind a bit :)
Can’t get that music out of my head now though… (that foo-doo-fa-fa thing..). I blame you for that! Michael Aulia @CravingTech.com recently posted..A Blog Adventure Thanks to Kodak
Lol, this is so cute! I’m curious, though- in the crafting scenes, you have big room-wide flashes going off- was that edited in, or is that really a flash attached to your camera? Miss Lumpy recently posted..Santa Baby- Angelic Pretty Only- Please!
Haha thanks! The flashes were an external flash from James’ camera :D So it’s linked to the camera from the remote but pointed to bounce off the roof to provide really even light.
I can totally relate. Although a video of my day would have more shots of me swearing at my computer and my cat jumping on my face to wake me up every morning.
Even though I know how hard blogging is, it’s difficult not to imagine you waking up perfectly coiffed and made-up every morning! Nessbow recently posted..Daily outfit 6-12-2010
What are you talking about Violet? All the times that I’ve been there it’s been exactly like the fun glamorous parts :D
Also, in the glamorous part where you are lounging on the couch typing I was so expecting it to pan across to James giving you a pedicure or something.
I miss you! somebody told me tiger airways are really cheap, like, probably cheaper than jetstar when they are on sale, so I’ll add that to my list of things to look into. I have a feeling things will just fall into place though. They always do. Susie recently posted..Practise Fashion Shoot
XD Special treatment Susie!! Ooo Tiger eh? I haven’t been on them, be careful you don’t end up in a dodgy tiny plane! Btw we’re probably going away for a week in January but I’m sure things will all fall in to place :D
Hi Violet!! I read your blog a lot and I just want to say I really enjoy it, keep up the good work!! ^w^
Also I had a little question~
Where do you buy/what are those nails on the little stems called? It’s so tedious to put tape around toothpicks just to stick my falsies to!! OO:
Omg Violet this is the most amazing and funny vid I have ever seen xD
esp that “fuu loo phapha” (or whatever they are sayin 8D) song makes it so funny haha
(I cant get it out of my head anymore thoug *___* )
Althought your vid is very entertaining everybody will get the message ;)
Also I LOVE how you look in your fuu loo phapha parts.. like a doll <3 Tasja recently posted..Knitted red dress
Violet you are adorable! I’m watching this @ 9am, first thing in the morning and this made me smile. Video editing is horrifically time consuming though (I know because I do product reviews) but I think you did a wonderful job.
Oh by the way, this is my first comment here. *yey*
Now off I go to study for exams.
Aww I’m so glad to make you smile :D Thank you so much for commenting! This is probably the hardest video I’ve edited because I had so little time to do it >_< Normally I can take my time and make everything perfect but this time there was a very tight schedule. I’m glad people seem to like it though!
See, this is why I haven’t blogged in forever! I’d love to take it to the next level, but I’m so busy with my promotion and then coming home to a flat-in-progress that I’m totally fried by the time I have (if any) free time!
I totally sympathise, and I loved the video, very cute look at how hard you work (as if there was any doubt!)
PS, on a related note, I think Paypal finally transferred the money to you for your e-book, forgive me, but what do I do now to get it?
Hahahaha I had such a laugh watching the video. LOVE IT!! I’m definitely like the “real” you. In front of the computer with deadlines and emails and whatnots. Very boring :P
It was fantastic!! I enjoyed every second of your film(^^)v You really should become an actress, Princess. You’re so talented and beautiful☆ Minnie recently posted..☆Icy Glass Nailswoooo｡･-･ﾟ★-｡･-･ﾟ☆
Such a cute video. But I sort of wish we could have heard you talk some. (Being an American, I love people with accents from other places hehe) :) Anyway, I think I’ve only commented on a few posts, but I am always lurking and reading your posts every few days. You are a very wonderful blogger (thanks for taking all the time and hard work to do so) I enjoy your posts a lot. :) I think I’ve rambled enough for now.
Aww thanks so much Stephanie! If you want to hear my voice you can have a look at some of the other videos I’ve done, I don’t like talking though because I’m always self conscious of my voice >_<
Awesome videoooooooooo!! Totally love and enjoy it :D
Like you, most of my friends think that blogging is always fun and easy.. guess our videos should open their mind a bit :)
Can’t get that music out of my head now though… (that foo-doo-fa-fa thing..). I blame you for that!
Michael Aulia @CravingTech.com recently posted..A Blog Adventure Thanks to Kodak
I’ve got it stuck in my head now too. Very cute video :)
Haha the power of music!
:D Wahaha I’m so glad you enjoyed it! Blame away, it’s an awesome song!
Oooh interesting <3
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Loved reading your post :) Bloggin can be hard work :) thanks for being such a hard working blogger! LOVED the video :)
Aww thanks Samantha! I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
Lol, this is so cute! I’m curious, though- in the crafting scenes, you have big room-wide flashes going off- was that edited in, or is that really a flash attached to your camera?
Miss Lumpy recently posted..Santa Baby- Angelic Pretty Only- Please!
Haha thanks! The flashes were an external flash from James’ camera :D So it’s linked to the camera from the remote but pointed to bounce off the roof to provide really even light.
I TOTALLY sympathise :) MORE shopping, less screen time!
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YES PLEASE!
Hahahaha awesome video!
BGDino recently posted..Just A Short Note
Heehee thanks Dino!
I can totally relate. Although a video of my day would have more shots of me swearing at my computer and my cat jumping on my face to wake me up every morning.
Even though I know how hard blogging is, it’s difficult not to imagine you waking up perfectly coiffed and made-up every morning!
Nessbow recently posted..Daily outfit 6-12-2010
Hahaha! The second I invent sleep proof make up I just might ;)
What are you talking about Violet? All the times that I’ve been there it’s been exactly like the fun glamorous parts :D
Also, in the glamorous part where you are lounging on the couch typing I was so expecting it to pan across to James giving you a pedicure or something.
I miss you! somebody told me tiger airways are really cheap, like, probably cheaper than jetstar when they are on sale, so I’ll add that to my list of things to look into. I have a feeling things will just fall into place though. They always do.
Susie recently posted..Practise Fashion Shoot
XD Special treatment Susie!! Ooo Tiger eh? I haven’t been on them, be careful you don’t end up in a dodgy tiny plane! Btw we’re probably going away for a week in January but I’m sure things will all fall in to place :D
Hi Violet!! I read your blog a lot and I just want to say I really enjoy it, keep up the good work!! ^w^
Also I had a little question~
Where do you buy/what are those nails on the little stems called? It’s so tedious to put tape around toothpicks just to stick my falsies to!! OO:
Thanks and love your blog <3 :))
Hi Courtney, thanks so much for reading! I buy the stem nails on ebay, they aren’t too hard to find ^_^
Omg Violet this is the most amazing and funny vid I have ever seen xD
esp that “fuu loo phapha” (or whatever they are sayin 8D) song makes it so funny haha
(I cant get it out of my head anymore thoug *___* )
Althought your vid is very entertaining everybody will get the message ;)
Also I LOVE how you look in your fuu loo phapha parts.. like a doll <3
Tasja recently posted..Knitted red dress
Hahaha! I’m so glad you enjoyed it Tasja! I was worried people wouldn’t like it XD Thank you so much for your comment!
Lol what a cute movie! OMG I am LOVING your hair so much!
Haha thank you!
haha! that was such a jolly video!
p.s. im the girl who awkwardly recognized you in the apartment elevator a while ago ><
Omg hello! I am totally going to go check out your blog you now :D
hhahaah thanks this was super funny! :D
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Haha glad you enjoyed!
Violet you are adorable! I’m watching this @ 9am, first thing in the morning and this made me smile. Video editing is horrifically time consuming though (I know because I do product reviews) but I think you did a wonderful job.
Oh by the way, this is my first comment here. *yey*
Now off I go to study for exams.
Love, from Vancouver :)
Aww I’m so glad to make you smile :D Thank you so much for commenting! This is probably the hardest video I’ve edited because I had so little time to do it >_< Normally I can take my time and make everything perfect but this time there was a very tight schedule. I’m glad people seem to like it though!
HAHAHA, this Video is so funny :D
Glad you enjoyed it!
See, this is why I haven’t blogged in forever! I’d love to take it to the next level, but I’m so busy with my promotion and then coming home to a flat-in-progress that I’m totally fried by the time I have (if any) free time!
I totally sympathise, and I loved the video, very cute look at how hard you work (as if there was any doubt!)
PS, on a related note, I think Paypal finally transferred the money to you for your e-book, forgive me, but what do I do now to get it?
:D
I so know what you mean! By the time I get to blogging I’m usually fried too >_< I’m really glad you enjoyed the video and I’ve emailed you ^_^
Hahahaha I had such a laugh watching the video. LOVE IT!! I’m definitely like the “real” you. In front of the computer with deadlines and emails and whatnots. Very boring :P
Haha I so know that feeling!
Ha yes.. blogging is hard life but we LOVE it… will attempt to make something for this competition! I want it because I love the outdoors and water.
Exactly! I wouldn’t have it any other way :D Can’t wait to see what you make!
It was fantastic!! I enjoyed every second of your film(^^)v You really should become an actress, Princess. You’re so talented and beautiful☆
Minnie recently posted..☆Icy Glass Nailswoooo｡･-･ﾟ★-｡･-･ﾟ☆
Aww Minnie you are too sweet!!
Such a cute video. But I sort of wish we could have heard you talk some. (Being an American, I love people with accents from other places hehe) :) Anyway, I think I’ve only commented on a few posts, but I am always lurking and reading your posts every few days. You are a very wonderful blogger (thanks for taking all the time and hard work to do so) I enjoy your posts a lot. :) I think I’ve rambled enough for now.
Aww thanks so much Stephanie! If you want to hear my voice you can have a look at some of the other videos I’ve done, I don’t like talking though because I’m always self conscious of my voice >_<
Violet, your little film was wonderful !!! Love it.
Jaede xxx
Thanks Jaede!