HD Video Sample

Here’s a 1 minute sample of the HD video I sell for certain lessons in the Lesson Download Store. Right now the resolution if 960×540, which is less than true HD, but I want to see how it is recieved before I start publishing full 720p lessons.

 

Let me know what you think!

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33 Comments

  1. Douglas State Says:
    August 25th, 2008 at 4:49 pm

    i’m trying to get some info on where i can get some backing tracks
    i tried guitarbt to no avail
    Noticed alot of people saying the same thing, thyat the site just dont work
    Help!!!!!!!!!!!
    Doug Mn

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  2. Jesse Says:
    August 6th, 2008 at 6:56 am

    … thats scary dude. like ur in the pc allright

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  3. Randal Dunn Says:
    July 16th, 2008 at 9:40 am

    I think it’s awsome. With the HD it will be easier to follow your fingering. Can we by HD dVD’s from your Site?

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    Anthony Stauffer ( StevieSnacks Teacher ) reply on July 16th, 2008:

    The DVDs that I do have are standard DVD resolution, so the HD download lessons are actually higher quality, but some people prefer to watch on the TV rather than the computer. However, as soon as my publisher offers Blue Ray Support, I will be offering these on Blue Ray DVD as soon as I can.

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  4. carlos Says:
    July 11th, 2008 at 2:36 am

    Hi ,it has improved but not good enough as to take a class from,if you understand what I mean.Like the way you explain in the videos.Would be nice to be able to take lessons.Thanks for the fast reply.

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  5. carlos Says:
    July 6th, 2008 at 9:37 pm

    HI- CAN HEAR THE AUDIO GOOD BUT VIDEO CUTS IN SERIES OF STILL PHOTOS.

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    carlos reply on July 6th, 2008:

    HAVE WINDOWS XP

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    Anthony Stauffer ( StevieSnacks Teacher ) reply on July 6th, 2008:

    Hi Carlos,
    I’ve moved the video to a faster server, please try again and see if it plays for you now.

    Anthony

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  6. Bob Singer Says:
    July 5th, 2008 at 12:51 am

    Hi - I’ve tried downloading your HD video sample several times tonight. I get excellent sound, but the video displays as a series of still photos…does not move smoothly like a movie, sometimes doesn’t move at all.

    Upgraded my Quicktime to 7.5 for XP SP2, doesn’t solve the problem.

    I’d like to pay to download a bunch of your lessons, but I have no confidence I’ll be able to see them properly.

    Thanks in advance for your help!

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    Anthony Stauffer ( StevieSnacks Teacher ) reply on July 5th, 2008:

    Hi Bob,

    Thanks for trying the video sample before purchasing, that’s what it’s here for. There are a bunch of resources over at Apple’s support site for people with iTunes and Quicktime issues on Windows. Here’s a link to the discussion page for iTunes:

    http://discussions.apple.com/category.jspa?categoryID=150

    and Quicktime

    http://discussions.apple.com/forum.jspa?forumID=943

    Please feel free to email me directly with information about your computer and I’ll see if there’s anything I can do to assist you with this problem. Please don’t purchase any downloads until we can get this working.

    Thanks,
    Anthony

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  7. fELIPE dIAS Says:
    June 8th, 2008 at 9:21 pm

    Wow,
    Great quality video and the overlays are a nice touch. What’s up with that backdrop? That short sheet’s distracting. Well, you almost pulled it off flawlessly.
    I’m hoping the HD videos will convert to ipod, but as long as the audio is clear they’ll be fine. Great to listen to during those long commutes.
    Thanks again!

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    Anthony Stauffer ( StevieSnacks Teacher ) reply on June 8th, 2008:

    I’m testing people’s ability to focus :) I should really replace this clip. The HD videos will certainly convert to iPod in itunes, I’ve know of several viewers who do it already. I also provide with each purchased lesson, a smaller resolution video that should work on the iPod or convert more quickly.

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  8. Chris Says:
    May 21st, 2008 at 9:38 pm

    Hi Anthony,

    Your lessons are awesome. I’m 44 years old and played some blues when I was in my twenties. I did’nt play for almost twenty years and found your lessons on youtube. After following your lessons for a few weeks I play better and finally understand the fretboard better than before. Plus I learn to play the riffs of my most favorite guitar player, which I wasn’t able to figure out 20 years ago.

    Keep up the good work.

    Sincerely,
    Chris

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    Anthony Stauffer ( StevieSnacks Teacher ) reply on June 8th, 2008:

    Hi Chris,

    Awesome to hear that you’re back on the strings :) Glad my lessons can help out..

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  9. Jim Sinclair Says:
    May 19th, 2008 at 6:39 pm

    Hi Anthony
    Thanks for the quick reply. I did receive and tryed to download but has exspired.
    Just got back from holidays please send again.
    Thanks Jim.

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  10. Stephen Says:
    May 11th, 2008 at 7:32 pm

    Very Cool

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  11. Johnny Says:
    May 2nd, 2008 at 3:36 pm

    This is bad.

    You have just upped the level for all other instructional web sites.
    Now they will have to go back and rerecord all their “stuff” in order to keep up with you.
    You have officially gone out and done a better job than anyone else…

    It’s great that you show all the equipment needed to make the complete music package.
    Only request… Can you please replace or recommend different pedals in your setup.
    It’s really challenging to read/hear that the pedals are “old/discontinued”.
    It makes the tone chasing too seem impossible, where showing someone you have an available
    amp leads us to believe we “may” be able to duplicate your tone.

    Thanks for the overachieving videos and instructions.

    Johnny

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    Anthony Stauffer ( StevieSnacks Teacher ) reply on May 2nd, 2008:

    Until you suggested it, it had not crossed my mind one time how frustrating it must be to hear someone give a gear demo using gear that’s not made any more…..

    That’s really embarassing. I think I need to start shopping for “in-production” pedals now.

    Thanks, you just cost me probably $300…. :)

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    John reply on June 21st, 2008:

    The sound clips on the Barber Electronics site (LTD pedal, in particular) are pretty impressive, and the barber pedals are not outrageously priced either.

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  12. B Valley Says:
    April 18th, 2008 at 12:27 pm

    Wow,
    Great quality video and the overlays are a nice touch. What’s up with that backdrop? That short sheet’s distracting. Well, you almost pulled it off flawlessly.
    I’m hoping the HD videos will convert to ipod, but as long as the audio is clear they’ll be fine. Great to listen to during those long commutes.
    Thanks again!

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    Anthony Stauffer ( StevieSnacks Teacher ) reply on April 18th, 2008:

    Yeah…..the things you notice after you’ve already shot the video……. iTunes can convert the video to iPod format, and each lesson in the store also includes a “small” version of the video which should convert to iPod much faster.

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  13. Greg Rogers Says:
    April 13th, 2008 at 5:18 pm

    Hearing your testimony and meeting you today was an uplifting inspiration. I have just kicked off an orig. record label and am currently on a quest to digest and learn the guitar. I have a talented artist that can beat box all the way to belting blues and rock & roll. I as you do have a day job. I’m an Industrial Solutions Consultant for Neutron. Inc. I provide solutions for industrial computing and networking projects, jobs, and applications. I also went to PSU. You and your site gives me a channel and resource for my quest. Thanks.

    Regards,

    Greg Rogers

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    Anthony Stauffer ( StevieSnacks Teacher ) reply on April 15th, 2008:

    Thanks Greg, best wishes in all you do.

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  14. maury Says:
    April 10th, 2008 at 10:29 pm

    oh yeah, I tried with MS windows, that is a sharp video. The sample works great, it really looks good.

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  15. maury Says:
    April 10th, 2008 at 10:13 pm

    can I down load the HD full lesson in linux? (ubuntu fiesty fawn)

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  16. Anthony Stauffer ( StevieSnacks Teacher ) Says:
    March 22nd, 2008 at 6:36 pm

    I can’t believe nobody has commented so far on my complete inability to get that stupid sheet the whole way across the backdrop. I think there’s been something showing through everytime I’ve used it. Really got to check these things before I shoot…..

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    Mike Peddle reply on June 30th, 2008:

    I didn’t even notice until you pointed it out.

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  17. Gary Says:
    March 22nd, 2008 at 3:19 pm

    Very clear video. Ican see exactlt what you are doing.

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  18. Pat Says:
    March 1st, 2008 at 1:41 pm

    Anthony,

    HD is so much crisper - video quality is outstanding! Much easier to see exactly what you are doing.

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  19. conoeb Says:
    February 24th, 2008 at 9:32 pm

    Looks great, the quality is outstanding.

    Keep it up.

    conorb

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  20. Randy Says:
    February 12th, 2008 at 7:08 pm

    Anthony,

    really good stuff…and the video looks outstanding!!! I hope you also continue the over the shoulder view as well.

    thanks for the lessons.

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    Anthony Stauffer ( StevieSnacks Teacher ) reply on February 12th, 2008:

    No Worries, these lesson I wasn’t focusing in on specific riffs, but the old camera angle will make it’s return as I explore each box in detail.

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  21. mike Says:
    February 12th, 2008 at 4:50 pm

    It looks great!! I’ll be downloading soon…

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