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Show HN: BackboneScreencasts.com

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Re: Show HN: BackboneScreencasts.com

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I'd be interested to see what value this adds compared to the documentation and existing (free) blog posts on it's use. IMHO Backbone's docs are super friendly and if you're really wondering what's going on under the covers the source code is relatively easy to jump into and understand (assuming you're a javascript programmer not a jQuery hacker)

I agree about the Backbone.js docs being quite awesome. I think they get a bad wrap myself. But I've also found that some folks like the option of watching screencasts to learn about certain topics as well.

I kind of fall into both categories. I really like reading the docs (and more importantly, the code itself) as well as watching someone demonstrate certain topics. I guess I'm weird like that. :)

Re: Show HN: BackboneScreencasts.com

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I've found the same thing. Solid colors of a screen capture can easily compress to under 200 MB for 60 minutes of video, but live action (even with only small movements) can double or triple that in size.

Yep, I've known about the file size issue when including live video, but it's something that I'm willing to continue experimenting with. One of my main reasons for including live video in my own screencasts is because I myself enjoy watching ones that have it. So, I guess you could say I'm doing it because it's something I enjoy. I'm hoping others will like it as well. :)

What about making an actual screencasting site where someone can turn the live video on and off in JS?
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