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4 Interesting Projects

Over the previous couple of weeks, I have worked on 4 different projects and with each one I experimented with different software.

I have created an iBook using iBooks Author, where I have included 3D objects, reviews and other interesting things for the user to see and play with.

I have created a Video in which I have compiled the Top 12 tracks worldwide as of April 2012. I used Official Music Videos and I cut bits out to create around 35 second segments from each track and compiled them into a 7 minute video using iMovie.

I have played around with Instagram and Photosynth and created images which I will either put into a PowerPoint or Collage.

Lastly, I have created a Collage showing very powerful images from 2011 + 2012. I used Collage Creator  for this.

Sadly, I found that I was not a fan of AudioBoo or SoundCloud, it's a very good idea, but I do not see where I could use these 2 similar apps.

I shall be posting all of my creations on my Blog very soon... watch this space... :)

Audio Remix

Following my previous posts about video remixes, I decided to post an audio remix...

This is a remixed version of the song 'Grenade' by Bruno Mars.

Listen, enjoy and create.




The video was created by myself - the photo is the Bruno Mars Grenade Photo and the song is 'Grenade (Passion Pit remix)'.

Taken down Remixes/Mashups

I do not know many remixes/mashups which have been taken down, but I have managed to find a few.

'Both my We Found Love and Titanium remixes were taken down off soundcloud for copyright.'

I have heard from a few people as well as read that SoundCloud takes down copyright music and videos, therefore both the remixes were taken off SoundCloud, but they were moved to YouTube and so far are still there!

Here are the links:

Rihanna - We Found Love (Eos Remix) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwdin_Vgzjc 

David Guetta - Titanium (Eos Remix) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qiM1pk1ffxU

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Many video and audio remixes are taken down because of 'copyright reasons'.
Video servers, such as YouTube, take down videos which they believe (or rather their system) has copyright in them. Therefore many music and video remixes, having material copied from either a song or video can be taken off.
Also, mashups can be banned because they are offensive.

Usually, once a remix is taken down, it will be uploaded onto a different server, so it won't die and people will still be able to find it.

I personally have had a few problems with the YouTube EMI COPYRIGHTS. They have either muted my video, or banned it in certain countries... very annoying!

If anyone does know of any remixes/mashups (video or audio) which have been taken down, please tell me about them in the comments section.

Thanks for reading :)

Video Remixes and Mashups

Hello to all my readers!


I have recently been looking at different video remixes and mashups and have decided to share them with you, here are a couple:



Julian Smith's Techno Remix is very impressive, have a look:

Popular video 'Jesus Christ the Musical'

Scrubs (DJ Steve Porter Remix) is also quite good...

Murmurs Of Middle-Earth (LOTR Remix) is both nice to watch AND listen to:

The Old Spice remix by Mike Relm:

I am going to finish my collection with one of the most popular videos on youtube - CHARLIE BIT ME!

PLEASE WATCH THESE VIDEOS AND ENJOY :)

Happy New Year!!! Summary of 2011

Dear Reader,

Thank you for following my blog.

I wish you a Happy New Year and all the best for 2012.

See you next year,

Thank you:

MEMORABLE EVENTS 2011

January 1 – Estonia officially adopts the Euro currency and becomes the seventeenth Eurozone country

January 11 – Flooding and mudslides in the Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro kills 903.

February 11 – Arab Spring: Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak resigns after widespread protests calling for his departure, leaving control of Egypt in the hands of the military until a general election can be held

March 11 – A 9.1-magnitude earthquake and subsequent tsunami hit the east of Japan, killing 15,840 and leaving another 3,926 missing. Tsunami warnings are issued in 50 countries and territories. Emergencies are declared at four nuclear power plants affected by the quake.

April 29 – An estimated two billion people watch the wedding of Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine Middleton at Westminster Abbey in London.

May 1 – U.S. President Barack Obama announces that Osama bin Laden, the founder and leader of the militant group Al-Qaeda, has been killed during an American military operation in Pakistan.

May 16 – The European Union agree to €78 billion rescue deal for Portugal. The bailout loan will be equally split between the European Financial Stabilisation Mechanism, the European Financial Stability Facility, and the International Monetary Fund.

September 5 – India and Bangladesh sign a pact to end their 40-year border demarcation dispute.

October 27 – After an emergency meeting in Brussels, the European Union announced an agreement to tackle the European sovereign debt crisis which includes a write-down of 50% of Greek bonds, a recapitalisation of European banks and an increase of the bailout fund of the European Financial Stability Facility totalling to €1 trillion.

October 31 - Date selected by the UN as the symbolic date when global population reaches seven billion.

December 15 – The United States formally declares an end to the Iraq War.

Sadly 2011 was not only a year full of happiness. 2011 saw many deaths of famous and liked people such as Steve Jobs, who sadly passed away on 5^th October 2011. The next weeks were spent in commemoration of Steve Jobs. If you look at the older posts you will find information about him and information about how people mourned over his death.

Also,  2011 saw the death of Muammar Gaddafi on 20^th October, a very unpopular Libyan tyrant. After his death most people rejoiced, especially Libyan citizens.

Not only was Colonel Gaddafi killed, but also the very dangerous Osama bin Laden, the leader of Al-Qaeda.

President Obama had the privilege to announce that on 2 May 2011.

2011 was a tough year for many due to the financial crisis, illnesses and many other reasons, but we managed to survive and came out with out heads held high. We are beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel and we must keep going. As we progress, the financial crisis is starting to fade and problems to solve, letting us have a pleasant year ahead.

For me 2011 was a happy and great year and I hope it was the same for you. 

I wish you all the best in 2012. Let the year of the Dragon be a good year for you, your family and friends.

Happy New Year,

Best,

DB