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__per sixty second mini-documentary.
The video is exported directly from the computer master file in mov codec to DVD-R for mailing to the website administrator.
The resolution shown here is 720 x 480.
File size approx 12 MB.
Details of the buyer are embedded.
The video should be opened through a live link located in the body text of a website HOME page.
Why buy a Noosa Biosphere promotional video for your website?
Noosa Biosphere Reserve (2007) sixty second miniature documentary videos with voice-over and captions are specifically designed to inform the public at large that Noosa is even more special than previously recognized. The videos are recommended for installation on websites.
The UNESCO MAB (Man and Biosphere Program 1971), granted MAB status to Noosa in 2007 as result of an Australian Government submission. Of about 17 Biosphere Reserves in Australia at this time, only 2 of them are Reserves in which more than 80% of the approved area is outside of legally protected "green" zones. That means that all development should meet guidelines for "sustainability". (This is a great opportunity for Noosa to set an example, recognizing that two-thirds of the world population will be living in cities by the year 2050). Our conservation and environmental values may be brought to the attention of the international visitor through these videos.
There is international recognition that communities that pursue principles of "sustainability" are to be admired, giving travelers a reason to make a visit to admire the achievements of the Noosa region community.
Finally, "bit-map" video is loved by the search engines driving high placement in search engine search results. "This is due the relative paucity of video compared to text across the web, which means there is less competition for first-page placement among video content".
(Nate Elliot, professional analyst for Forrester Research Inc. (NASDAQ); who blogs about Search Engine Optimization techniques says that offering a video is 50 times more likely to move a site to the first page of search results, than adding a page of text to a website).
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The UNESCO MAB (Man and Biosphere Program 1971), granted MAB status to Noosa in 2007 as result of an Australian Government submission. Of about 17 Biosphere Reserves in Australia at this time, only 2 of them are Reserves in which more than 80% of the approved area is outside of legally protected "green" zones. That means that all development should meet guidelines for "sustainability". (This is a great opportunity for Noosa to set an example, recognizing that two-thirds of the world population will be living in cities by the year 2050). Our conservation and environmental values may be brought to the attention of the international visitor through these videos.
There is international recognition that communities that pursue principles of "sustainability" are to be admired, giving travelers a reason to make a visit to admire the achievements of the Noosa region community.
Finally, "bit-map" video is loved by the search engines driving high placement in search engine search results. "This is due the relative paucity of video compared to text across the web, which means there is less competition for first-page placement among video content".
(Nate Elliot, professional analyst for Forrester Research Inc. (NASDAQ); who blogs about Search Engine Optimization techniques says that offering a video is 50 times more likely to move a site to the first page of search results, than adding a page of text to a website).
The following are mini-documentary videos of 60 second duration
The videos feature partly original on-site audio together with dubbed voice-over and captions.
W09: One of several videos featuring general aspects of "green" zones within the greater Noosa Biosphere Reserve. Here, Marcus Dunes National Park, Pomona and the Noosa River system. Marcus Dunes National Park is sandwiched between Lake Weyba and the populated coastal strip. The voice-over gives clear details about UNESCO involvement.
The videos feature partly original on-site audio together with dubbed voice-over and captions.
W09: One of several videos featuring general aspects of "green" zones within the greater Noosa Biosphere Reserve. Here, Marcus Dunes National Park, Pomona and the Noosa River system. Marcus Dunes National Park is sandwiched between Lake Weyba and the populated coastal strip. The voice-over gives clear details about UNESCO involvement.
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Note that when the Internet is very busy, buffering (downloading) may take longer in evenings, locally.
W07: A video devoted entirely to the Marcus Dunes section of Noosa National Park. It features forest, heathland, native flowers and Lake Weyba. The voice-over, as with W09 is devoted entirely to more details on UNESCO involvement.
W08: This video mentions the entire Noosa Biosphere Reserve as represented by the boundaries of the old Noosa Shire. Some of the content is from inside designated "green" zones.
W06: The following is a video which is centred on the Noosa River and associated lakes system. It makes mention of our Biosphere status.
W04: A video on Sunshine Beach, part of "the eastern beaches" area. It makes reference to Noosa Springs, includes the Girraween Section of Noosa National Park and gives directions to Sunshine Beach sport complexes. It makes no special mention of Noosa Biosphere, however your choice of voice-over may be accommodated.
W03: This video is compiled largely from footage shot for the well known one hour documentary video I produced on the Headland Section of Noosa National Park back in 2002. It makes no specific mention of the Biosphere, however as suggested with W04, your own choice of voice-over narrated by myself, Tom Draper, may be substituted. It may include something about your specific business, the products you produce to enhance the environment or actions you have put in place to reduce your carbon footprint.
W05: This video encompasses the entire Noosa region encapsulated by the old Noosa Shire boundary. Some of the material is from "green" zones , however the bulk of input is from the pastoral areas north of Pomona.
W02: A second video 2 centred on Sunshine Beach. It makes reference to the proximity of the suburb to the Headland Section of Noosa National Park and depicts in particular a comprehensive coverage of a Sunshine Beach Surf Life Saving Club competition. It makes no specific mention of the Biosphere, however your choice of voice-over narrated by myself, Tom Draper, may be accommodated.
W01: Another video on the Headland Section of Noosa National Park featuring primarily original vision and voice-over extracts from my 2002 documentary. The Biosphere is not mentioned specifically, however as above, your choice of voice-over may be accommodated.
W10: The following video was shot back in 1999 when equipment had limitations. It has nothing to do with the Noosa Biosphere. It depicts a brief run-down on the (then) John Trivett's (Brisbane) BMW Polo Tournament. The event has been staged on the Logan Downs property of Ron and Judi Wanless, annually, for the last 20 years, since the foundation of the Brisbane Polo Club.
What kind of website video is right for you?
If you already have vector-based FLASH video: (High definition floating still images), on your website as usually associated with website banners and miscellaneous characteristics of a specific business, that's fine, however to capture genuine action in the street or natural environment, there is no substitute for bitmap based action video. (Vector based java script FLASH video incidentally, cannot be read by the search engines, so it has never done anything for page rank)! Bitmap-based video however, should show up prominently in the international search if well made.
Content of the Video
The voice-over content may be varied on request to meet individual user requirements, at minimum additional cost. The video capture content may be adjusted to give a significant degree of individuality to the website manager in currently seven general geographic areas of Tewantin, Noosaville, Noosa Sound, Hastings Street, Noosa Hill (Motel Hill), Peregian Beach Sunshine Beach and Sunrise Beach: the latter two combined as one. Inquiries welcome if any clarification is desired.
Suggestion on how to install a video
Insert a size #3 or #4 paragraph sub-heading, in the body text of the website HOME page e.g., Video of our Noosa Biosphere Reserve environment, (similar to the sub-heading directly above). It happens to be for example 16 point Georgia size #4. The heading could read for example: Noosa River and Lakes in 60 seconds. The heading should be hyper-linked to the dedicated video page, as assigned by the website designer, preferably entirely on it's own for simplicity so it pops up as a distinct island on top of the still visible HOME page; (about quarter-page size is preferred). If possible 2-speed playback should be offered to cater for slow and high speed internet connections.
Quality of video playback
The larger the file size, the higher the quality of playback and the slower the "buffering" speed. The buffering speed however may be slowed down by variations in Internet connection speed at peak periods.
The sharpness of the playback image depends on numerous factors, especially compression. The videos on this page have been saved at maximum file size. If the quality is reduced prior to installation on your website, in order to get a very small file size, say 6MB for a 60 second clip, the result may be a smeared image effect with HD video, or fuzziness with standard definition video. The buffering as a result is likely to run rapidly ahead of the video play-head most of the time, which is nice to have but not a very good trade-off.
The sharpness of the playback image depends on numerous factors, especially compression. The videos on this page have been saved at maximum file size. If the quality is reduced prior to installation on your website, in order to get a very small file size, say 6MB for a 60 second clip, the result may be a smeared image effect with HD video, or fuzziness with standard definition video. The buffering as a result is likely to run rapidly ahead of the video play-head most of the time, which is nice to have but not a very good trade-off.
So called "letter-boxing" has been employed in the production of all the videos displayed. This is done to assure the highest possible artistic composition and levels. This action, together with the provision of captions, adds to the file size. To go without such actions just to reduce file size is not contemplated. There is no other solution as the demands placed on some of the the camera work would make production too costly and therefore impractical.
About the Videographer
Thomas T. Draper is a qualified Production Engineer. The field led to wide experience in production management in private industry, detailed design, quality control, specification writing, foreign language translation and effective writing as in government prose, product marketing literature and sales management. Photographic experience came out of many years of involvement from a very young age, especially with The Sydney University Speleological Society and later with the Sydney Speleological Society where he was a trip leader for many years. He is also an Honorary Ranger and Fire Warden in the State of New South Wales. Tom also produced a documentary DVD on the Headland Section of Noosa National Park which went on the market in 2002. It still sells at the Ginger Factory Yandina, Noosa ABC Shop and Noosaville Post Office. No cash contributions have ever been been received from external sources to assist in the production of environmental videos.