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So if you want to compress a video that is just too big to upload or email you might be OK with compressing it. And I mean compressing the actual vido not putting it in a zip. $ ffmpeg -i OriginalVideo.mp4 OriginalVideoCompressed.mp4 I had a 1.2 Gb file that turned into 0.9Mb. But maybe before you do that you can just remove bits that you do not need in the first place.

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Fun DIY for books I really enjoyed the novels of the discovery of witches and since my wife also likes it, it gives me a great resource for presents! So here I would like to explain a short step by step of the little things I was able to make for her (and for me!). Laser engraving! First I wanted to come up with a design. At this point I had only read the first book and my wife was very careful of not giving me any spoilers.

Doing some image editing on the command line For my reports, this web page and for personal sharing via social media I have used several commands. Why use commands when there are apps, and programs that will do it? Well, I could come up with all sorts of reasons: batch processing, more control (like driving stick), repeatability and so on. But in truth is that I enjoy finding out, and dislike the imprecision of using a mouse.

I use 3D printing during my work but of course I work in prototyping. What use would it have for individuals in their home? That is before you go out and spend £300 or more on a new 3D printer. To repair We were having a picnic with some friends and one of the toys was broken so I decided to having a go at fixing it. By using an oyster card for scale I was able to “trace” the contour of the part to the correct size.

Calling all makers looking to change the world! We are looking for you to join us in this adventure. S.T.E.A.M. : Stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths. Using those tools we can change the world! And punky? Well that is YOU! How will it work We get a group of six punky and first we discuss what problem we want to solve together. There is no such thing as a bad idea, we dump all the different things we want to do.