AAW Journal Article

[Emiliano Achaval]

I just checked online and the latest issue of the Journal is available. I have been waiting for this one! On page 10 is the article that I co-wrote with Lyle Jamieson and Alan Zenreich, and edited by our own Joshua Friend. I'm having a hard time wiping the smile off my face right now...
We are hoping this is going to re-energize the Interactive Remote Live Demo world. We need professionals to get on this new great way of teaching. Its very simple, if you can check your email on a computer you can do it!

 

[Fadi Zeidan]

Read the article when it came out, did not know you wrote it, great job and great company to write with 🙂

 

[Emiliano Achaval]

Thank you!! Looking for a remote demo for February!! I can help you with the set up, and if we run into problems we can call Alan Zenreich!

 

[Jamie Straw]

Great news. It will be my first read in the journal. I plan on having one remote presentation for our group this year.

 

[john lucas]

I just got my magazine today. Will read the article this weekend. I've been thinking about trying the remote demo but so computer illiterate. I can't help but see problems at the last minute when I set up to do one. I've done a lot of demos for clubs all around the country and it seems like they almost always have to tinker with the video system to get it to work, as do we when we are setting ours up at the club. I worry that it will happen to me last minute and I'm not sure I would have the know how to fix the problem. Trying to decide if I can tolerate that frustration. When I was younger I would just solve problems as they come up what ever they might be, mechanical or electrical but I seem to have more difficulty doing that now. I do have a step son living with me right now who is quite computer literate so I may get his help and see what happens. I like the idea of doing a demo out of your shop where you know exactly where every tool is and how your lathe works. No fiddling around looking for stuff and if a question comes up like it often does in clubs I would probably have whatever tool or gadget handy that I need to answer the question. So I see the pros and cons and just trying to work it out.

 

[Mike Johnson]

We use remote conferencing at work, the server connection speed is critical, at times
when the internet has heavy traffic, the audio and video has problems syncing.
We also have Skype and instant messaging, same issues here when the internet
has excessive traffic.

 

[Gerald Lawrence]

I have done a video conference with Alan when he helped me learn VMix software, which is very cool for doing live presentations. That conference did have a few small problems till I switched from wifi to ethernet. The load on this type program needs a good signal and ethernet is about the only way to get the right signal of 29 which is needed. Our club meets at a Jr College , great place, just not a good internet connection. Alan said I believe that it might be best to have your own router also, As this was not something we wanted to do I am not sure on this.
Wish you all the best with this endeavor.

 

[Bill Boehme]

That conference did have a few small problems till I switched from wifi to ethernet.

I think that you may have lost John Lucas at "switched". 😀

Our meeting facility doesn't have Internet so that might present a challenge to a high speed connection

 

[Gerald Lawrence]

I think that you may have lost John Lucas at "switched". 😀

Our meeting facility doesn't have Internet so that might present a challenge to a high speed connection

Bill I guess we are going to have to give John a "crash" course. If he can understand all those cameras he uses why not?

 

[Emiliano Achaval]

I just got my magazine today. Will read the article this weekend. I've been thinking about trying the remote demo but so computer illiterate. I can't help but see problems at the last minute when I set up to do one. I've done a lot of demos for clubs all around the country and it seems like they almost always have to tinker with the video system to get it to work, as do we when we are setting ours up at the club. I worry that it will happen to me last minute and I'm not sure I would have the know how to fix the problem. Trying to decide if I can tolerate that frustration. When I was younger I would just solve problems as they come up what ever they might be, mechanical or electrical but I seem to have more difficulty doing that now. I do have a step son living with me right now who is quite computer literate so I may get his help and see what happens. I like the idea of doing a demo out of your shop where you know exactly where every tool is and how your lathe works. No fiddling around looking for stuff and if a question comes up like it often does in clubs I would probably have whatever tool or gadget handy that I need to answer the question. So I see the pros and cons and just trying to work it out.

I totally understand what you are saying. I got to tell you, I have been doing Live Facebook Videos to practice. I will doing demos when the new AAW resource directory comes on line. The program is very simple, or as simple as you wanted it to be. I have been working with Alan Zenreich, customizing it, adding, and playing around... It gets easier everytime I use it... Overall I will say its as simple as setting up a new computer, or easier... In my opinion, if you can log on this forum, interact, add pictures etc, you can do it!!

 

[Emiliano Achaval]

Yes, for a good presentation both sides need wire ethernet connection... Its crucial....

 

[Mark Hepburn]

Just got a chance to read your article, Emiliano and enjoyed it. I like that you used the perspective from both the presenter and the attendees, as well as providing Alan's insights.

I'm again considering trying to start a chapter in my area. The closest chapter is 90 miles away and, even though that isn't too far for a once-monthly meeting, it is an obstacle to other meaningful exchange.

Your experience you describe at the beginning sort of got me thinking about it again. Thanks,

Mark

 

[Emiliano Achaval]

Just got a chance to read your article, Emiliano and enjoyed it. I like that you used the perspective from both the presenter and the attendees, as well as providing Alan's insights.

I'm again considering trying to start a chapter in my area. The closest chapter is 90 miles away and, even though that isn't too far for a once-monthly meeting, it is an obstacle to other meaningful exchange.

Your experience you describe at the beginning sort of got me thinking about it again. Thanks,

Mark

I'm so glad to hear my article helped you inspire to start a club!! The AAW has everything you need to get you started. Every single step, and just a phone call away if you have any questions. Good luck!!

 

[AlanZ]

John, any time you want to explore remote demonstrations, just let me know and I can give you a 1 on 1 demonstration and discuss the details. It is fair to say that most, if not all, of the people I have been mentoring are not particularly computer savvy, yet they "get it" pretty quickly.

Lauren and I are demonstrating to Emiliano's group in a few days... they are in Maui and we are here in NJ. Remote is the only practical way for us to do this. So if a demonstrator is looking to expand his/her possible audience, or if a club program chair is looking for affordable ways of inviting demonstrators from a global pool, then this approach is worth investigating.