Sunday, December 18, 2011

Action Essentials 2 - Pre-Keyed Action Stock Footage

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Monday, December 12, 2011

How to Give a Muzzle Flash's Lighting Effect Sony Vegas

This is a follow-up to my last tutorial, "How to Make A Pistol's Blowback Effect." Also, it isAndrew Kramer's (www.videocopilot.net) idea ported into Sony Vegas. I recommend you see the previous tutorial first before viewing this one. This tutorial shows how to make it appear as the area(s) around the gun are lit as the gun is fired. Please comment, rate, and subscribe.

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Thursday, December 8, 2011

Shootout Stock Pack - Pre-Keyed Muzzle flash, ammo hits, & claret Stock Footage

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Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Should You Use a Stun Gun on a Dog?

!±8± Should You Use a Stun Gun on a Dog?

As a customer service representative for a major stun gun supply company, hardly a day goes by that I am not asked about stun guns and their effectiveness on animals. There is an evident need for these people to control unwanted advances from aggressive dogs. It's a complicated issue and I don't want to recommend a product designed for the nervous and musculature system of humans. Here are some things to keep in mind if you want to go this route.

First of all, there are products on the market specifically designed to control canine aggression. Mace Security makes a product called Muzzle Dog Repellent that is EPA approved. It is a pepper spray product that can spray up to 10 feet. Pepper spray (OC) is a known effective tearing agent that works in most cases. Some individuals, and canines by extension, can "fight through" the effects so it can not be considered effective in all cases.

Another product to consider is the Super Dog Chaser. This small hand held unit uses two ways to repel a dog. One is a discomforting high frequency sound above the range of human hearing. The second is a super bright LED flashing strobe that temporarily confuses the dog. The manufacturer claims effectiveness up to 40 feet.

I can find no peer reviewed controlled study that examines the effectiveness of stun guns on animals. There is some anecdotal evidence that suggests that the devise may produce the desired effect on canines at least in some situations. Adam Katz, owner of dogproblems.com, recommends the stun gun. "If you see a stray or unleashed dog approaching you, press the button a couple times," he says. "We've found that the electrical charge hits ultra high frequency sound waves that only the dog can hear. About 50% of the dogs would immediately turn tail and run away." He says that if the dog gets any closer, use the stun gun.

The Times Herald-Record of April 13, 2006 details the use of a TASER gun by a Monroe, NY police officer to subdue two attacking pit bulls on a golf course. The dogs which escaped from their home had been menacing golfers at the Monroe Country Club and golfers were left defending themselves using golf clubs. The officer zapped the dogs twice forcing the dogs to return home.

In another incident, Police officers in the UK armed with a stun gun tasered a dog after it was reported to have turned on its owner in Blackburn, Lancashire. The dog, thought to be a Staffordshire Bull Terrier, is said to have attacked its 45 year old owner who was out walking it at the time on Sunday. Ambulance staff arrived at the scene to treat the woman's injuries but withdrew after the dog attacked them. A police officer arrived at the scene armed with the Taser device and stunned the dog before approaching it and tying it up and taking it to a Lancashire police station. The dog's owner was treated for her injuries in the hospital for leg wounds. Police or paramedics did not suffer any injuries in the incident.

The stun baton is perhaps the ideal stun gun weapon to use on a dog. The cattle prod, a progenitor of the modern stun baton, has been used for decades to control farm animals. The stun baton's 16-22 inch length enables an application with the arm outstretched. Standard rectangular stun guns top out at about 9 inches tall and require very close contact to the animal that could pose a danger to the user. Most stun batons emit an electrical charge along the upper part of the exposed shaft. So even if you can't employ the tip, a strike of the baton's shaft to an animal's flank would be just as effective.

The disclaimer here is that no study has been conducted to ascertain the effects and safety of stun guns on animals. Until more is known, I recommend limiting stun baton use to 400,000 volts of power for large dogs and 300,000 volts for small dogs. Don't use the device in a prolonged manner. If a 3-5 second application produces no effect, a longer one won't be any more effective.

We recommend that walkers who would likely encounter aggressive dogs also carry canine pepper spray and the Super Dog Chaser device. If one method proves ineffective on a particular animal, the other may. Before purchasing a stun gun or pepper spray, check your state's regulations as some restrict the use of these devices.


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Saturday, October 15, 2011

Appropriate Warm-Up

!±8± Appropriate Warm-Up

I have been a speed and performance specialist for over 13 years and I always seem to get some strange looks whenever I begin a training session with my athletes. After one witnesses some noticeably weird gyrations and silly skipping patterns, one's curiosity is instantly peaked. The question inevitably is asked, "Why do you warm-up the way you do?"

Since coaches and athletes alike have been forever searching for better ways to properly train, we thought an obvious topic to address would be what to do "before" the training even starts. A suitable warm-up allows us to get the most out of the game or training session itself. The warm-up method presented here is different from the traditional stationary stretching positions recognizable since the days of junior high gym class.

Many perform some sort of light running or calisthenics, followed by various positions of static stretches and then attempt to perform at a very high intensity level.

Sounds pretty familiar, right? And you may be thinking, "Yeah, I follow you, so where's the problem?"

Well, the problem is several-fold. These types of "warm-ups" do not effectively address other key components of an appropriate warm-up.

As some of this is not too far awry, we will question and offer the true function of a fitting warm-up for power sports. Training, practice or game situations demand full speed, 100% efforts so the warm-up should adequately prepare participants for full speed, 100% efforts!

We need to implement a protocol in the most efficient and effective manner possible. The most appropriate warm-up affords the ability to focus on what is most important - which is to further develop the necessary skills to excel at your sport (or position). Translation - spend time doing what you need to spend time doing! The goal would be to thoroughly warm-up in 15 minutes or less.

Effective warm-ups should accomplish the following objectives:

1. Elevate the core temperature & elongate the muscles
2. Excite the nervous system & activate neuromuscular innervation's
3. Educate the body with fundamental movement mechanics

Our warm-up protocol accomplishes so much we tend to have a hard time giving it an accurate label. As is the current trend from many self-proclaimed performance gurus, it could quite accurately be described as "Dynamic Movement Calibration Activity Protocol-3" (or DyMCAP-cubed) or whatever sexy label you want to stick on it! The point is that it covers a wide range of important categories. As we define each element, please take a moment and scrutinize your own warm-up procedure and see if it addresses each criterion.

The Program

The First Objective:
Elevate the core temperature by increasing heart rate & elongate the musculature utilizing the body's natural principle of reciprocal inhibition and decrease the potential for injury.

Discussion:
In order for a muscle to be safely and effectively elongated (stretched), it needs to be done so in a warm environment. This doesn't mean you have to be on Myrtle Beach in July to get this done. What it does mean is we need to progressively accelerate our heart rate, encourage healthy blood flow and circulation, and thereby elevate the body's core temperature. This reflects the principle of "thawing out" a frozen mound of ground beef before molding it into a few nice size hamburger patties. The warmer our muscles are the more pliable they become. This is crucial as it allows for acute flexibility gains that essentially lowers the potential of strained muscles, tendons and joint trauma. The body is then better prepared to meet the progressive demands of the training session to follow.

Another factor is something called reciprocal inhibition. This is the technical term describing the coordinated action of how muscles behave in relation to one another. As one muscle (agonist) contracts, the reciprocal or opposite muscle(s) (antagonist) automatically relax which facilitates a more dramatic stretch effect.

Put into Practice:
Incorporate dynamic walking, rotating, marching, bending, skipping and jogging movement patterns to elevate core temperature and elongate the musculature. While doing so, concentrate and attempt to contract the opposing muscle you want to stretch. For example, contract your quadriceps and keep your toes pointed up as you swing the leg straight out in front of you. If done properly, you will feel a great stretch in both your hamstring and calf.

Remember that sports are multi-directional, multi-planer activities, so the warm-up routine should support these demands. Improvements in balance, coordination and general athleticism are a beneficial by-product of performing challenging movement patterns.

The Second Objective:
Excite the nervous system to "sound the alarm" & the neuromuscular activation of the proper muscle groups.

Discussion:
Here's where we have traditionally done our athletes a disservice. When we subject our athletes to fixed or static stretching positions a "calming effect" of the nervous system occurs. This is exactly the opposite effect we want to elicit. For this reason one of the best times to do long slow static stretches are just before bedtime. Since we are not putting on our "pajamas", we would rather excite the nervous system to become more alert, more responsive and more energized.

Consider the lethargy of waking up late one morning and how it may take you an hour or so to "get-going". Static stretching before activity tends to have the same effect. In contrast, think about being awoke in the middle of the night by the sudden sound of a fire alarm! Instantly ready to flee or fight for your life! Dynamic movement patterns of low level skips, hops and jogs are akin to sounding the alarm.

To address the concept of neuromuscular activation, the saying "use-it or lose-it" comes to mind. When certain muscles do not function properly, they actually inhibit movement patterns, range of motion and the ability to produce force. Over time, neuromuscular innervation's almost lie dormant as other muscle groups compensate for the lack of activity. A muscle cannot act until it receives an electrical impulse. This is how we define "activation" - to describe whether a muscle has received the proper electrical command to perform its function.

Therefore, we must regularly utilize movement patterns that will stimulate the target response or else we will effectively "lose" some of the ability to "activate". For example, a properly conditioned and activated piriformis will undoubtedly decrease the potential for injury and improve performance. Stabilization throughout the entire body is critical. The piriformis, as one of six (6) hip stabilizers, provides a reduction in injury potential because the lower back is no longer forced to compensate for the lack of gluteus shock absorption. Piriformis stability is extremely critical to performance in terms of energy flow through the kinetic chain. If there is a break in the chain (sometimes referred to as an energy leak) then crucial ground reaction forces are compromised and cannot be utilized as effectively.

Put into Practice:
A piriformis exercise such as lying hip abduction drags is a simple activation-type exercise that can be easily incorporated into the warm-up routine. Lying hip drags are performed by lying supine (on your back) with both legs remaining straight and then drag (maintain ground contact) one leg out to your side as far as possible & then relax back to starting position. Repeat 5-10 repetitions each leg.

The Third Objective:
Educate and teach the body to "memorize" fundamental movement mechanics.

Discussion:
An area where we can make the greatest impact is in the education of proper movement skill mechanics. The importance of this lies in the understanding that these fundamental movement skills are the foundation of every athletic movement. Sheer repetition is not enough for skill acquisition or athleticism to improve. We must consistently move in an environment that reinforces correct and efficient movement patterns. The concept of "muscle memory" is real and can be a huge detriment when poor mechanics are repetitively reinforced. Essentially, this section reinforces the basic tenets of correct biomechanical movement - posture, body alignment, propulsion angles, arm action, leg action and foot strike.

Beyond generic hops, skip, jogs, etc... we have an opportunity to introduce specific technical movement skills. These are learned skills just as any athlete would learn how to throw a football, kick a soccer ball, hit a baseball or ride a bike. In my opinion, the person who said "you can't teach speed" must have been an unbelievable "natural athlete" that simply jumped on a bike and sped down the road in a flash! Or, perhaps he wasn't an especially gifted athlete after all and couldn't catch a ball and chew bubble gum at the same time.

Whatever the case may be, instructing an athlete on how the body should perform is a vital and necessary endeavor. No matter how advanced, every athlete can improve skill, coordination and overall athleticism.

Put into Practice:
Basic linear movement skills such as "A" March and Skips are necessary to establish fundamental straight ahead speed. "A" Marches and Skips are performed by maintaining a straight body alignment (from ear to ankle), tightly holding stomach inward (as if holding breath), elbows swing at 90 degrees, lift knees to waist height (90 degrees bend at knee) and foot cocked up (90 degrees at ankle) while moving - either slowly in a deliberate marching cadence or with a controlled, quick downward foot-strike in a skipping motion.

In conclusion, the ultimate goal of the warm-up routine should thoroughly prepare the athlete with the qualities in which the game is played. It should be implemented in a safe, appropriate and succinct manner. I invite you to review your own warm-up procedures to see if it meets the criterion of Elevate (elongate), Excite (activate) and Educate.


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Friday, September 30, 2011

Animal Repellents to Prevent Dog Attacks

!±8± Animal Repellents to Prevent Dog Attacks

Animal repellent is one of the best ways to chase away unwanted animals and insects who create a ruckus to the humans. There are various kinds of animal repellents available in the market to deal with such animals. We can call the pest control or use pest controlling sprays for insects. Stray cats and dogs can also cause a great deal of problem to humans. Every year a large number of people especially children and old people become victim to dog attacks.

One must know to defend against such dogs. Keep in mind dogs are themselves in a scared when they are barking at you. They keep themselves ready by barking from any threat that will come from you. So, you must keep your mind cool and do not anything foolish that will anger the dog even more. If the dog wants to sniff you, do not get scared, allow it to do so. After sniffing it will either become quiet or go away. You experience the same when you are encountered by not one but by a group of dogs. There are some well-known animal repellents that have been helpful in chasing away the attacking dogs.

Here are few popular self defense dog repellents:

Muzzle Spray: Ladies from all over the world have been using pepper spray against stalkers. This technique can be employed against attacking dogs. The pepper spray used for dogs are not strong like the ones that are used for stalkers or perverts. The muzzle pepper spray irritates the eyes of the attacking dogs causing to close. It also causes momentary breathing problems due to the irritant or chemicals present in the spray. The dogs will also experience temporary pain and tears until the effect of the spray subsides.

Ultrasonic dog repellent: This is a very small and lightweight dog repellent. The device can emit high frequency sound and bright light. The sound emitted from this device is of 135dbl at a frequency of about 25,000 MHz. This sound can be intolerable to the dogs whereas it has no effect on humans. The flash light of this device can emit intense light which can be very disturbing to the dogs.

More and more people all over the world are making use of these products as a defensive measure against attacking dogs. If your office work needs you to often roam in the residential areas, streets and markets, these products can be very helpful to you. You may use it while taking a walk in the morning or while you are coming home late at night through the areas where there are lots of dogs. Such products can also be effectively used for cats.

It is highly advisable to invest in these low costing animal repellents. They are not bulky and can be carried with you easily wherever you go. Do not use it aimlessly on any dogs or pets. The idea is to safely escape from the ferocious dogs without hurting or enraging the dog and also without hurting yourself.


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Sunday, August 14, 2011

A remote control tank is more fun with Recoil, audio and special effects of smoke

!±8± A remote control tank is more fun with Recoil, audio and special effects of smoke

An electric remote tank is a versatile and fun toy, because it is easy to drive, do not need much space and can be used both indoors and outdoors in general. Many toy tank tanks by the armies of the real United States, Germany, Russia and Japan. As with other radio control toys, have become increasingly sophisticated in recent years. Special effects like the recoil of the gun, the sound and smoke can use a remote control tank and much more funrealistic.

The gun or firearms for the tank remote control can be moved up or down to engage a target. In addition, many toy tanks to simulate the movement of the muzzle, burning action. Rc tanks chic, this action is strong enough to provoke a backlash strong and visible in the main body. Some models also apply range of fire, that only "fire" again after a defined period of time to simulate the gun charge. Lights could also provide a simulation ofMuzzle of the cannon or machine gun.

The sound effects to simulate the battlefield many noises effectively. Most of the tanks, the sound effects are a sound burning capabilities for the main tank gun, machine gun fire, and engine noise. The combination of sound with recoil is very effective for the simulation of an antitank gun. Some tank engine toy with sounds and noises of the separate engine start and run normally. You can also separate the sounds with the movement up and down to be brought in connectionPistol or revolver of the movement, for models that have a rotating turret.

The smoke is sometimes added to a tank Remote seem realistic. Smoking in general simulate synergistically with the clay in the engine tank, instead of shooting the gun used to improve the simulation. A real tank, often with a diesel engine produces exhaust gas to be ventilated. Smoking in a tank remote control usually born to simulate the exhaust pipes for motor function. A toy tankeffects of smoke inevitably sound.

The combination of smoke, noise and recoil in a tank remote control to manage much more realistic and fun. These features have become very popular with consumers, the LED manufacturer to include it in many of their models. Special effects to build a little toy tanks' more expensive, but has increased the fun can not be denied. Technological improvements must continue to make it possible for manufacturers to offer moreFunctions at lower costs in the future.


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