2014-10-14

Prayer Tie Series Introduction

Prayer Ties is a subject near and dear to my heart. I am big on prayers for peace and engaging in action for peace in our world. Though I am still learning how to create YouTube videos, I thought I would jump right in with one of my subjects. I began my interest in this when I was a child and have pursued it ever since.



Monopod Quest and Mini Tripod

There is a lot of equipment needed to do diverse videos on YouTube; much of which is fairly inexpensive. There is a learning curve, of course. Learning the equipment and coming up with cool ideas for creating videos takes time. Today a monopod, tomorrow a GoPro.

YouTube Writ: Monopod Quest and Mini Tripod



Monetize Your YouTube Channel

The bottom line on Monetize is: when are you ready for it? Whether you do a few videos a month or many videos each week, feeling it is what it is all about. I know a number of people who have their own shows on YouTube. It is their channel, they are the hosts, and they call the shots. They are media. Just as with conventional media, their work has value.

It costs to have an active YouTube channel. There are bills to pay. One can be one's own boss; and our YouTube channel can be our day job.

Rest assured, all those big time organizations, like National Geographic, which have YouTube channels and websites? They pay their IT staff big bucks to make professional quality offerings. Whether we are global or local, my advice to us all is to dream the dream and do the work.

YouTube Writ: Monetize Your YouTube Video



2014-10-08

SkyeRangerNick Update 02

Updating my progress in creating my channel for Skye Ranger Nick, views and news; plus other cool stuff. I have my blog up, my channel up, and a number of videos up. I have plenty of ideas and thoughts to share. As I proceed, I hope to work out lighting and camera placement, along with better equipment to do close up photography. I am also working on having several studio corners so I can handle material beyond the limits of my office.

I appreciate everyone who is here at the start of my endeavor. This is a long term project for me and I look forward to feedback and inquiries.



2014-09-17

Reward for Inverted Jennies Postage Stamps

Hey people, SkyeRangerNick coming at you live from KY-USA through the power of the Internet.

In a bit of news, for collectors out there; Mystic Stamp Company of Camden New York is offering $100,000 for the return of two Inverted Jennies, stolen in 1955. There is an article in the New York Times, so check it out. I'm a long time stamp collector and I certainly wish them luck. Anyway, check for links below, and don't forget to subscribe to my channel. Thank you.

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/09/15/us/100000-reward-for-missing-inverted-jennies-stamps.html

http://www.mysticstamp.com
Mystic Stamp Company, Camden, New York



SkyeRangerNick Greeting 01

Hey people, this is SkyeRangerNick coming at you from KY-USA through the power of the Internet. This is my YouTube channel. Please subscribe. It's much appreciated. Thank you.



Skye Ranger Nick 2014 September 17

It is a challenge to choose which blog service to use in the long term. Companies are bought up, services change or are even discontinued. Content is everything. Write well and use lots of media.

All the best,
Nicholas

2013-11-10

Samhain Bonfire Night 2013 Circle Sanctuary

At Circle Samhain Festival 2013, during the main ritual, a bonfire was lit. This video shows a small portion of the larger ritual, highlighting the lit bonfire. A special thanks to Reed and company for creating the wood pile for the bonfire, and to everyone who so beautifully created the Samhain ritual.



Samhain Fire Lighting 2013 Circle Sanctuary

During the Samhain Ritual at Circle Samhain Festival 2013, a number of debris piles were ignited as a part of the main ritual bonfire lighting. All of the wood and kindling for the balefires and bonfire were gathered on the grounds by volunteers dedicated to the restoration of the savanna and prairie grounds at Circle Sanctuary Nature Preserve. A special thanks to Reed for his work and choreography for this fire lighting ceremony.



2011-11-11

Samhain Fire Lighting 2011 Circle Sanctuary

On Samhain 2011 at Circle Sanctuary Nature Preserve I took some video during the Friday night bonfire portion of the Samhain weekend. I did this at the request of the fire folk and out of my own desire to continue my video work of select material at Circle Sanctuary Nature Preserve. My videos are intended to bring the magic of these moments to the broader community and to inspire magic and sharing. These videos are windows into precious moments, seeking to embrace and to share our time together, each and every one of us near and far. It is my hope that viewers love these moments as much as I, with respect for the participants and their work together.