Video of the week.
We all love YouTube, silly little girl that it is. But I don’t know about you, there are times when I wish it would be a little more obedient and let me set things up just the way I like. It’s boring having to reset image quality, size and layout each time I access a video on there. And I would also love it if it buffered properly like it used to.
![YouTube Center – free browser plugin gives you YouTube the way YOU want it [Freeware]](https://www.redferret.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/youtubecenter2-1.jpg)
Normally a new camera model launch wouldn’t rate too much more than an excited yawm from us at the Ferret, but we’re going to make an exception with the brand new GoPro product, simply because of the company’s new promotional video which comes with the announcement. Forget about cheesy windsailing, skateboard tricks and the like, they’ve got guys HUGGING LIONS. AND IT’S AWESOME, DUDE!
![GoPro Hero3+ Black Edition – new model will make you want to hug a lion right NOW [Video]](https://www.redferret.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/gopro_hero3+-black-edition-e1380799893572.jpg)
They say it’s an ill wind, and nowhere is this more true than in the world of the shipping containers. Thousands of these magnificent animals, the workhorse of our industrial age, have found themselves thrown on the scrap heap of life as the economic downturn bites, consigned to graveyards across the world. But there is hope, as we discovered this week on a building site in London.
![Shipping Container Garden gives hope to unemployed containers everywhere [Video]](https://www.redferret.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/shippingcontainergarden.jpg)
We loves us our phones, no question. The convenience, the power, the sheer insane usefulness of these little miracle tools makes us total devotees of the small screen. But deep within our brain, lurking down where the tooth fairy lives, is the realization that sometimes we let the phone take over a little too much of our lives. Texting, emailing, searching, photographing…sometimes we forget to let go and just enjoy the moment. Know what we mean?
Ever been stuck with a blunt knife and a recalcitrant fruit or vegetable? It’s a recipe for disaster. Hah. So in the interests of science and as part of our continuing drive to help the public with globally vital issues, we’re pleased to present this short video tutorial.
![How To Sharpen A Knife With A Coffee Cup [Video]](https://www.redferret.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/coffeecupknife.jpg)
We featured a cracking music video from newcomer Sivu a while back, which was the first ever music video captured in a real live MRI machine, and you seemed to enjoy it. So as part of our community service obligations, and also because it’s Friday, we’re going to let you enjoy his latest track.
What makes old television so compelling…especially the advertising. Is it the innocence? The lack of guile and uber slick psychological manipulation we get nowadays? Or is it the fact that they couldn’t care less about jump cuts and fast talking sales pitches in those days?
There are cover songs and then there are…you know…cover songs, and this version of David Bowie’s Space Oddity recorded by Commander Chris Hadfield on board the International Space Station is the single most awesome rendition of the song you’re ever going to see.
You know how you were wishing that it was easier to find video content you enjoyed, and how you would really prefer if it downloaded onto your phone or tablet in the background automatically when you were WiFi connected rather than on your 3G mobile plan?
![Paul – your friendly video buddy makes sure you get your fill of mobile fun [Freeware]](https://www.redferret.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/paul.jpg)
Everyone may be talking about the new Google Glass technology and how it will revolutionize the world, but you can start to play around with lifelogging with video for much less than they’re going to charge for their toy.
It’s pretty easy to forget that there’s a huge world of entertainment out there, which doesn’t have ties to the conventional channels. Yes, we’re talking about movies, television and music which is produced In Other Countries!
Phone cameras are great…as long as you’re in brightly lit places. Once the light starts to dim, the results get progressively worse, especially if you’re trying to shoot something like indoor video.
![MagneFlash PHIL250 Phone Camera Lamp – the pocket friendly phone video lighting rig [Review]](https://www.redferret.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/magneflashphil250a-2.jpg)
We did a mashup for fun. Switch off the sound on the left hand video, click start and then immediately click start on the right hand video for the best effect. The robot is not being remote controlled. Just think, one day these robots will be doing this without all the programming, which will be part scary and part amazing. Man and Machine in perfect harmony?
Ever wondered what it would be like to live on the International Space Station for six months? Think it would be easy? Well think again. Apparently not only is it a very busy place indeed, with lots of scientists doing amazing experiments and all that boffin type activity, but it also comes with its own share of weirdness. Like the fact that you don’t ever sit down. Not for 6 months or however long your tour is. No chairs you…
Remote controlled helicopters have become a popular craze. With the possible exception of Justin Bieber, they may be the most popular things on earth* (*this may be a slight exaggeration…. Justin Bieber really isn’t that popular.)
![Swann Sky Eye – helicopter camera grabs great video if you can keep it aloft long enough [Review]](https://www.redferret.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/swannskyeye2.jpg)
