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Title: BitShares 101 is now on youtube.. (mostly)
Post by: bitmarket on February 28, 2015, 03:19:45 pm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqTbfbn7Vco&index=1&list=PLjgfpSQFJTLpKmTGCG8FjvDFbfst6F-x5

Feedback welcome.

Edit: I want to acknowledge and thank Edilliam for doing all of the editing on videos 1-3 for nothing more than the love of bitshares. I believe he intends to run a delegate as our video editor.  What Cass is to graphics, Edilliam would like to be for video editing.   You might want to send him some love next time you are speaking with him.

Unfortunately he was unable to dedicate the resources to finish off the project by the deadline, but hopefully he will soon and I can
1. Replace video 4 as the place holder,
2. Get a higher quality rendered version of the first 3 videos and,
3. Get the remainder of the videos up very soon.

Title: Re: BitShares 101 is now on youtube.. (mostly)
Post by: fuzzy on February 28, 2015, 03:24:59 pm
 +5%
Title: Re: BitShares 101 is now on youtube.. (mostly)
Post by: donkeypong on February 28, 2015, 03:29:50 pm
(http://i.giphy.com/Yb3d5B1zwuhCo.gif)
Title: Re: BitShares 101 is now on youtube.. (mostly)
Post by: LRENZ on February 28, 2015, 03:47:39 pm
 +5%  Fantastic! I'll be watching this tonight :) Thanks again!  +5%  +5%  +5%
Title: Re: BitShares 101 is now on youtube.. (mostly)
Post by: mf-tzo on February 28, 2015, 05:03:52 pm
 +5% +5% +5%
Title: Re: BitShares 101 is now on youtube.. (mostly)
Post by: spartako on February 28, 2015, 05:12:53 pm
Fantastic work!!!  +5% +5%
Title: Re: BitShares 101 is now on youtube.. (mostly)
Post by: yellowecho on February 28, 2015, 05:23:58 pm
Wow, amazing work Max !!  +5% +5% +5%  BitSharesTV is next level
Title: Re: BitShares 101 is now on youtube.. (mostly)
Post by: hpenvy2 on February 28, 2015, 05:29:42 pm
 +5% +5%
Title: Re: BitShares 101 is now on youtube.. (mostly)
Post by: santaclause102 on February 28, 2015, 06:20:14 pm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqTbfbn7Vco&index=1&list=PLjgfpSQFJTLpKmTGCG8FjvDFbfst6F-x5

Feedback welcome.
Woah great! Edit: The longer I watch the more powerful the message. You are doing a great job at that!

Is that the bitshares 101 book word by word (1:1)?

Edit: Just watching this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yC1cDPLjAyY&list=PLjgfpSQFJTLpKmTGCG8FjvDFbfst6F-x5&index=3&feature=iv&src_vid=kWpV-5Z8FuM&annotation_id=annotation_158859345 .... I would really like to thank you Max for producing these videos. They are a great resource to point to in a discussion!!

Feedback for https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yC1cDPLjAyY&list=PLjgfpSQFJTLpKmTGCG8FjvDFbfst6F-x5&index=3&feature=iv&src_vid=kWpV-5Z8FuM&annotation_id=annotation_158859345:
- You say BitGLD instead of what is written on the screen (BitGOLD).
- BitEUR has a white background unlike the other bitassets without a reason.
- Min 12.36 "...you put in more security to cover your position, that is called a margin call". As far as I understnad a margin call is when the collateral is given to the other party in case the price of the collateral falls to much. That doesnt sound like what you described a margin call to be... Wouldnt a margin call equate to what you said after that: Giving the 50USD to me and I can guy a new contract with it?
-16:30 "...to be released into the ether?" :)

Feedback to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNCgG2goP7E&list=PLjgfpSQFJTLpKmTGCG8FjvDFbfst6F-x5&index=4&feature=iv&src_vid=yC1cDPLjAyY&annotation_id=annotation_3734053241
- different background was on purpose?
- since I watched the previous video which was about how derivative contracts work and I now have the impression that a bitasset is such a contract I do not yet know how a bitasset becomes a stable crypto currency. That transfer has not been done for me...This video just states that bitassets are stable crypto currencies as opposed to the impression about bitaasets I got from the last video.
- 2.20 the term "bitshares" is used in the sense of BTS the token... I think that is not yet clear to the viewer. I guess the viewer that doesnt know much about crypto currencies associated bitshares with "bitshares the project / the overall name for the whole thing". I would like to see the viewer being reminded that bishares are the shares in the Bitshares company.
- 4:00 the term private key is introduced. The newcomer probably doesnt know what that is and why its important though it is critical to what a crypto currency like Bitcoin and BitUSD has to offer. Not everything can be explained at the same time but maybe that is inspiration for what crypto currencies in general have to offer. Maybe that would have the potential to go viral in the bitcoin community if it is done well and this way would bitcoiners find their way to the rest of the bitshares.tv videos :)
- 5:04: You say "When sally comes along THEY.."
- Around 9.20 it could be mentioned that the price feed results of the MEDIAN price feed from all delegates that produce one. That is a significant argument why the price feed can not be manipulated!
Title: Re: BitShares 101 is now on youtube.. (mostly)
Post by: JA on February 28, 2015, 06:31:30 pm
i like it.  +5%
but pls use a better camera
360p isn't enough these days
Title: Re: BitShares 101 is now on youtube.. (mostly)
Post by: fluxer555 on February 28, 2015, 06:45:24 pm
i like it.  +5%
but pls use a better camera
360p isn't enough these days

+5% Maybe just an encoding error? I'm pretty sure you had better quality in previous videos.
Title: Re: BitShares 101 is now on youtube.. (mostly)
Post by: cass on February 28, 2015, 07:22:39 pm
 +5%
Title: Re: BitShares 101 is now on youtube.. (mostly)
Post by: yellowecho on February 28, 2015, 07:37:10 pm
A little feedback- I noticed that you said '... in this book' when it should probably be '... in these videos' since it's adapted to video format.  A better quality camera would help too.  If you don't have delegate funds for a new camera, I wouldn't mind sending you some bitUSD to help out !


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Title: Re: BitShares 101 is now on youtube.. (mostly)
Post by: Pheonike on February 28, 2015, 08:22:28 pm

YouTube now has the ability to add links on the mobile client. I would suggest adding links at the end of the video for mobile viewers.
Title: Re: BitShares 101 is now on youtube.. (mostly)
Post by: BunkerChainLabs-DataSecurityNode on February 28, 2015, 08:35:44 pm
Awesome work!

 +5%
Title: Re: BitShares 101 is now on youtube.. (mostly)
Post by: CryptoPrometheus on February 28, 2015, 08:51:24 pm
Thank you Max! I am looking forward to watching this!
Title: Re: BitShares 101 is now on youtube.. (mostly)
Post by: bitmarket on February 28, 2015, 09:20:10 pm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqTbfbn7Vco&index=1&list=PLjgfpSQFJTLpKmTGCG8FjvDFbfst6F-x5

Feedback welcome.
Woah great! Edit: The longer I watch the more powerful the message. You are doing a great job at that!

Is that the bitshares 101 book word by word (1:1)?

Edit: Just watching this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yC1cDPLjAyY&list=PLjgfpSQFJTLpKmTGCG8FjvDFbfst6F-x5&index=3&feature=iv&src_vid=kWpV-5Z8FuM&annotation_id=annotation_158859345 .... I would really like to thank you Max for producing these videos. They are a great resource to point to in a discussion!!

Feedback for https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yC1cDPLjAyY&list=PLjgfpSQFJTLpKmTGCG8FjvDFbfst6F-x5&index=3&feature=iv&src_vid=kWpV-5Z8FuM&annotation_id=annotation_158859345:
- You say BitGLD instead of what is written on the screen (BitGOLD).
- BitEUR has a white background unlike the other bitassets without a reason.
- Min 12.36 "...you put in more security to cover your position, that is called a margin call". As far as I understand a margin call is when the collateral is given to the other party in case the price of the collateral falls to much. That doesnt sound like what you described a margin call to be... Wouldnt a margin call equate to what you said after that: Giving the 50USD to me and I can guy a new contract with it?
-16:30 "...to be released into the ether?" :)

Feedback to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNCgG2goP7E&list=PLjgfpSQFJTLpKmTGCG8FjvDFbfst6F-x5&index=4&feature=iv&src_vid=yC1cDPLjAyY&annotation_id=annotation_3734053241
- different background was on purpose?
- since I watched the previous video which was about how derivative contracts work and I now have the impression that a bitasset is such a contract I do not yet know how a bitasset becomes a stable crypto currency. That transfer has not been done for me...This video just states that bitassets are stable crypto currencies as opposed to the impression about bitaasets I got from the last video.
- 2.20 the term "bitshares" is used in the sense of BTS the token... I think that is not yet clear to the viewer. I guess the viewer that doesnt know much about crypto currencies associated bitshares with "bitshares the project / the overall name for the whole thing". I would like to see the viewer being reminded that bishares are the shares in the Bitshares company.
- 4:00 the term private key is introduced. The newcomer probably doesnt know what that is and why its important though it is critical to what a crypto currency like Bitcoin and BitUSD has to offer. Not everything can be explained at the same time but maybe that is inspiration for what crypto currencies in general have to offer. Maybe that would have the potential to go viral in the bitcoin community if it is done well and this way would bitcoiners find their way to the rest of the bitshares.tv videos :)
- 5:04: You say "When sally comes along THEY.."
- Around 9.20 it could be mentioned that the price feed results of the MEDIAN price feed from all delegates that produce one. That is a significant argument why the price feed can not be manipulated!

Thank you for all the feedback.

Not word for word.  After watching it in video I saw there were parts I could chop out which I did.  ie: there is more content in the book.

What is bitshares video. Bitgld changed its branding to bitgold after recording.  bitEuro is blue and gets lost in the background without the white fog. You are correct on margin call definition I think, but I will not be able to change that easily.   I might be stuck with that error for the forseeable future.

What is bitUSD video. It was not deliberate to change background... And those errors you mention (I think) are all corrected in a re-release of this video that hopefully I will have soon. Actually I have to make an edit to the original post... I selfishly forgot to acknowledge the editor.  Put that down to tiredness.
Title: Re: BitShares 101 is now on youtube.. (mostly)
Post by: bitmarket on February 28, 2015, 09:24:09 pm
i like it.  +5%
but pls use a better camera
360p isn't enough these days

+5% Maybe just an encoding error? I'm pretty sure you had better quality in previous videos.

Defo encoding error.   And mostly because I lost my editor and I had to do the final edits.  I don't have the software to do it right, but it was driving me insane not getting these videos up faster.   Hopefully if Edilliam has the bandwidth he can make them final touches and replace them.
Title: Re: BitShares 101 is now on youtube.. (mostly)
Post by: bitmarket on February 28, 2015, 09:24:59 pm

YouTube now has the ability to add links on the mobile client. I would suggest adding links at the end of the video for mobile viewers.

Can you be more specific please.  I am not quite following
Title: Re: BitShares 101 is now on youtube.. (mostly)
Post by: konelectric on February 28, 2015, 11:43:35 pm
 :D +5%
Title: Re: BitShares 101 is now on youtube.. (mostly)
Post by: roadscape on March 01, 2015, 04:20:32 am
Carefully explained and very educational. Well done! +5%  +5%
Title: Re: BitShares 101 is now on youtube.. (mostly)
Post by: fuzzy on March 01, 2015, 07:01:04 am
Carefully explained and very educational. Well done! +5%  +5%

Bump for a positive development :)
Title: Re: BitShares 101 is now on youtube.. (mostly)
Post by: santaclause102 on March 01, 2015, 04:31:14 pm
Great to have these for discussion like here http://insidebitcoins.com/news/the-bitcoin-price-has-been-remarkably-stable-lately/30297#comment-1881945462
Title: Re: BitShares 101 is now on youtube.. (mostly)
Post by: edilliam on March 01, 2015, 04:51:32 pm
To all those concerned about quality, it's an encoding issue, Max made some quick edits to remove some stuff that was no longer relevant and in the process re-encoded the files. I'll be updating my originals with the changes he wants and we'll upload those versions instead which will be of a much better quality.
Title: Re: BitShares 101 is now on youtube.. (mostly)
Post by: matt608 on March 01, 2015, 05:05:50 pm
Content rich, highly educational, great stuff!
 +5%
Title: Re: BitShares 101 is now on youtube.. (mostly)
Post by: lovejoy on March 02, 2015, 08:11:08 pm
Thank you Max and Edilliam!  You have produced an immensely valuable resource!   +5% +5%

Watched and watching again!
Title: Re: BitShares 101 is now on youtube.. (mostly)
Post by: Pheonike on March 02, 2015, 08:15:58 pm

YouTube now has the ability to add links on the mobile client. I would suggest adding links at the end of the video for mobile viewers.

Can you be more specific please.  I am not quite following

At the the end of the video when you click here (somewhere on the video) to continue, the links do no show when viewing on a phone or tablet. YouTube added a feature where those links would be active on phone. I'm not sure if it availaible for everyone or still in beta for a few.
Title: Re: BitShares 101 is now on youtube.. (mostly)
Post by: bitmarket on March 02, 2015, 09:01:00 pm

YouTube now has the ability to add links on the mobile client. I would suggest adding links at the end of the video for mobile viewers.

Can you be more specific please.  I am not quite following

At the the end of the video when you click here (somewhere on the video) to continue, the links do no show when viewing on a phone or tablet. YouTube added a feature where those links would be active on phone. I'm not sure if it availaible for everyone or still in beta for a few.

Ah ok.  I will put the links i the description as a back up for now.  If you figure out what it is called or an find a video explaining let me know.  Thanks.
Title: Re: BitShares 101 is now on youtube.. (mostly)
Post by: fuzzy on March 03, 2015, 12:36:36 pm
bumping like its dirty :D
Title: Re: BitShares 101 is now on youtube.. (mostly)
Post by: Xeldal on March 03, 2015, 03:12:23 pm
In the 4th video "How do bitAssets like bitUSD work?"  @ time: 8:00  you mention DPoS  and a prior video describing it.   In this video series I don't recall a prior DPoS explanation video.  Perhaps your referencing some other video outside the series?  If so maybe add a clickable link to that video or  insert the missing video into the series.

I've only watch the series twice now so I may have missed the DPoS explanation.

Great work by the way.   +5% 
Title: BitShares 101 is now on youtube.. (mostly)
Post by: Average Guy on Street on March 03, 2015, 05:01:33 pm
Hi Max. Thanks for the videos!

I would like to suggest a video to be created on how to strategically take advantage shorting bitassets, to try an grow your investments.

Specifically, I mean, make your own video explaining how derivative contracts work with Bitshares, like the video that already exists on the Bitshares.tv website (http://bitshares.tv/how-do-derivative-contracts-work/), but a video that throughly walks through the math and logic needed to understand how to take and advantage of shorting a bit asset, then effectively covering your short to grow your investment.

So a walk through using the Bitshares client, rather than a whiteboard presentation, would be really appreciated. Talk extra slowly for those of us who barely grasp this concept of derivatives.

I would suggest doing a video on how to strategically short bitassets such as bitgold, bitsilver, BitBTC, because they have large swings in price. Use language like "if I think the price of silver is going to down or up, relative to the price of X right now, then it makes sense to short." Then add the caveats about covering your short, and how all that works. Perhaps show how you effectively shorted a bitasset using the Bitshares client one day, then came back to the Bitshares client another day to cover your position, and show how you effectively grew your investment.

Then do a separate video on the local currencies, such as BitUSD and others, and how to take advantage of shorting them. As perhaps even greater challenge take a smaller currency like the Canadian dollar, that has very small supply, and show how to effectively short it to grow the BitCAD supply.








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Title: Re: BitShares 101 is now on youtube.. (mostly)
Post by: bitmarket on March 03, 2015, 08:55:39 pm
In the 4th video "How do bitAssets like bitUSD work?"  @ time: 8:00  you mention DPoS  and a prior video describing it.   In this video series I don't recall a prior DPoS explanation video.  Perhaps your referencing some other video outside the series?  If so maybe add a clickable link to that video or  insert the missing video into the series.

I've only watch the series twice now so I may have missed the DPoS explanation.

Great work by the way.   +5%

You are correct.  DPOS will actually come later in the series and the and the proper vid 4, instead of this place holder reflects that fact.