Hi, everyone! I have not been here in awhile but am still a HUGE Elliott fan. I am writing a tribute to him on my blog and want to link some AI clips as well as share a song to illustrate some of the points I am trying to make about him and to create a mood.

The problem? I am not super tech-savvy with vids and music. I have all I need on a DVD and of course MP3 but don't know how to get them to a usable format.

Would anyone be willing to help me? I don't want to reinvent the wheel or spend hours and hours doing something that could come really easily for someone else. In exchange, I promise a heartfelt tribute to Elliott that will be shared with many people who have never heard of him.

Thanks in advance,

Shannon

ETA: Oh shoot, I just realized that I posted this in the wrong place. Duh! :) Mods, can you move?

It would help if you would post a link to your blog. I've never had a blog and don't frequent many of them, so I'm not familiar with what provisions they have for posting media. For example, are you allowed to upload media to your blog server or do you have to store your media elsewhere?

If you have individual mp3 files, including them should be relatively easy. If you only have a DVD without the original video files, then it may be difficult for you to get the segments that you want. Having the original files would be much better than having only a playable DVD.

A general outline of what you want to include would be helpful.

Sure--it's http://rhapsodycoaching.blogspot.com

I only have a DVD--I don't know how to upload stuff from it.

I would love to put MMFL and A Song For You from AI, and maybe his farewell.

I would like to put "Free" on there as it was my "theme song" for my marathon training, but it is an MP4 and I need to convert it to an MP3 I think?

I'm a little hopeless, sorry. I don't even know how to upload stuff to youtube.

Alright, it's done! I just linked to existing youtube videos.

I am really emotional after writing it. I have been writing it in my head since Season 5 ended. I hope you all enjoy it.

:)

hon, that was BEAUTIFUL!!! Thank you so much for sharing your story of how he has impacted and influenced your life. He really can't possibly imagine what he has done for so many people just by following his dream, and being the wonderful, genuine soul that he is. I am not sure if you saw my tribute video I made of him (I am "tech challenged too, so I could only use pics and video that I myself had taken..some being from the Boston Roxy show!) but here it is:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FWLzBtxUNsI

xo

Thanks, Yellin'! Your tribute was just beautiful.

Thank you so much for your tribute. I loved it!! You did a wonderful job. :awe:

It was wonderful. I left you a comment...I'm the second annoymous. LOL

Wow! What a great thread. Thanks! :awe:

Shannon,

What a great blog entry. And the YouTube links are great too. Good job!!!

Thanks, you guys! :hooray:

Beautiful Shannon!