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September 27, 2009

How to Convert Xvid Videos to ASF

Filed under: Miscellany, Online Music, Video Stuff — admin @ 12:10 am

The Need4 Video Converter is an excellent way of converting your finest video clips in the Xvid format to ASF. They can then be played on your computer and cell phone, along with other mobile devices. The clips may also be put up on video sharing files to be enjoyed by all your friends. The converter has the capacity to convert only a small piece of the video clip, or the entire video clip or audio extract all at once. You can convert Xvid videos to ASF right away.

First, lets get you started. To begin with you will need a video converter program, such as a Need4 Video Converter. Download it and follow the following steps.

Add Xvid Video To Converter

Click the +Video button to add the video clip that you would like to convert. Select Xvid.in the Files of type field, then choose a necessary video file and click Open.

The selected file will be added to the list of opened files.

Select Output Format

Select General Video after opening the Profile list .

Then, in the Presets list opened on the right, choose a necessary output format in the Presets list and click open.

Specify Folder to Save Video

Enter the name of the converted video in the Save as field. Then highlight the folder where you want to store the converted videos in the Save to field.Specify any additional options that you may need for saving video.

Then overwrite existing files and check it to replace any existing video files with the same name with brand new ones, before opening the output folder. You can then review the folder with a ready file.

Select a Video Segment to Convert

If you would like to convert a particular part of your video, then click the Edit button next to your video in the list.

When opening the window, you can drag the left marker to the start of the video episode you want with the right marker at the end.

Hit Convert to Save Xvid Video to ASF

It is best to be certain that, in the List of opened files, you can check the added video file.

Then hit Convert to convert it to ASF

There is a world of possibilities open to you, if you choose cutting edge video conversion software from Need4 Video.

April 1, 2008

Piano Lessons For Adults: More Fun, Easier, & Faster Than Piano Lessons For Kids

Filed under: Online Music — admin @ 8:42 pm

Piano lessons for adults is generally LOTS more fun than it is for kids, primarily because the only adults that play piano are people who really want to, which is certainly not true of most kids that take piano lessons because their parents want them to.

But that’s not the only reason by a long shot.

Adults in record numbers are signing up for piano lessons all around the world, for a variety of reasons, including:

* Because of the internet, adults have become aware that piano lessons don’t have to happen in a music studio or store, so they are not locked into a schedule of showing up for a lesson every Tuesday at 4. Now they can choose their own time and schedule and learn at their own pace via lessons available on the internet.

*Adults have become aware that traditional methods of learning by reading music and practicing scales is not the only way to learn to play the piano. They have become aware that learning chords and chording techniques is a viable option.

*Chord-based piano learning methods are excellent for beginning adults, since they can quickly learn enough to make their songs sound good in a reasonably short time. It doesn’t take years of intense practice to be able to play a familiar tune in the right hand while chording in the left hand.

*Many adults have found that by learning chords, they can come through the “backdoor” of piano playing. They learn to play chord-style quickly, and enjoy it so much that they are then motivated to learn to read music and go on to master traditional sight-reading.

*In addition to the musical benefits, professional people have discovered that piano playing is one of the most relaxing things they can do after work. It allows them to get their minds off the activities of the day and just focus on the pleasure of making their own music.

*Some have even taken it a step further and become proficient enough to play at social events and parties. Just being able to play “Happy Birthday” while everyone sings along is a real social advantage, and satisfying emotionally as well.

*Other adults use their new-found piano playing skills to play in their churches or on worship teams, or just to accompany themselves as they sing.

*Piano playing adults can create their own music in their own way - they can “do their own thing” in music. They can create moods ranging from joy to silliness to sadness to patriotism to whatever matches the need of the hour.

*And last but certainly not least, chord piano lessons taken over the internet or in home by way of DVD’s and CD’s are much less expensive than traditional lessons, and can be replayed over and over as necessary.

Whatever the reason, adults in increasing numbers are doing what they thought they would never do - they are willingly taking piano lessons, knowing the benefits are many and wonderful.

Desiree Bruyere is a free-lance writer and amateur piano player who plays jazz & pop piano strictly for the love of it. She takes piano lessons online and on DVD from her native France, and got started by taking the free 2-year online course in Secrets of Exciting Piano Chords & Sizzling Chord Progressions offered worldwide, then later took the Crash Course In Exciting Piano Playing For Adults.