Last Rose Of The Summer

GnuTux · **Posted:** Fri Aug 22, 2014 3:29 pm **(#1)**

I created this video slide show for my Sister's upcoming birthday.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRmQ9K6xtzQ

Around this time every year, I listen to this tune and I wanted to add some visuals to compliment the music. It was fun to make and I hope you enjoy it as much as do.

Wallace · **Posted:** Fri Aug 22, 2014 4:28 pm **(#2)**

Lots of lovely images, nice song too.
I'm sure this video will help to make her special day shine.

molly · **Joined:** Apr 07, 2010 **Posts:** 14182

Tthat is beautiful Tux. I am sure Panther will love it.

Akros · **Joined:** Jan 10, 2013 **Posts:** 863

Wow!
The images were very well chosen. :bigthup

But really loved the music, and I had to see who it was. :gimp

I was surprised to discover that it's Judas Priest. :rocknod

This band I know the song breaking the law, and a few other. :rockon

Would never guess that this song, Last Rose Of Summer, would be that band.

I really enjoyed. :bigthup

Odinbc · **Posted:** Fri Aug 22, 2014 5:58 pm **(#5)**

Well done GnuTux :bigthup

dinasset · **Posted:** Sat Aug 23, 2014 3:40 am **(#6)**

excellent, really!
a lot of fantastic photos...
my warmest congratulations!

sallyanne · **Posted:** Sat Aug 23, 2014 5:43 am **(#7)**

Beautiful. I'm sure your sister will love it and have something to cherish later too.

Carlos Diniz · **Joined:** Jan 20, 2013 **Posts:** 590

Beautiful images and song, Tux. Thanks for sharing.

Issabella · **Posted:** Sat Aug 23, 2014 8:33 am **(#9)**

Congrats GnuTux, it's a lovely charming video with plenty wonderful photos. I've liked it so much the lyrics too. Thank you for sharing it with the forum. :tyspin

pirate541 · **Joined:** May 27, 2011 **Posts:** 707

Just perfect GnuTux
Thank You for sharing

Oregonian · **Posted:** Sat Aug 23, 2014 10:54 am **(#11)**

Beautiful. Very nicely done. She'll love it. :hi5

lylejk · **Joined:** Sep 24, 2010 **Posts:** 12851

If your sister doesn't enjoy this one, she needs to be slapped silly. lol

Enjoyed it too Tux. Is that your band?

GnuTux · **Posted:** Sat Aug 23, 2014 11:15 am **(#13)**

I'm glad y'all enjoyed the slide show. :bigthup

Lyle, the band is Judas Priest.

Akros, yes JP is known for being "Metal Gods" but they are actually pretty versatile. They started as a blues band. They have quite a few non-metal tunes in their massive catalog.

Btw - Rob Halford is an amazing vocalist, with a true 4 octave range (octaves C2-C#6). Not many bands have that. He an old guy now and his voice is not what it used to be. All those years of screaming has taken its toll. :hehe

Dang, I'm surprised I was able to post this message without my internet going down. I'm sure it won't be up for very long, though. Charter's infrastructure is broken and it seems they are not willing to allocate the resources needed to fix it.

molly · **Joined:** Apr 07, 2010 **Posts:** 14182

So, while they were climbing the towers, nothing has changed. I guess they wanted you to think they were fixing it. Too bad, I know it is very frustrating.

Odinbc · **Posted:** Sat Aug 23, 2014 4:21 pm **(#15)**

GnuTux, just curious what did you use to make the slideshow video?

GnuTux · **Posted:** Sat Aug 23, 2014 5:10 pm **(#16)**

molly wrote:

So, while they were climbing the towers, nothing has changed. I guess they wanted you to think they were fixing it. Too bad, I know it is very frustrating.

They came out and told me to call the power company because they think there is a problem with my home's ground. They said there was voltage on the coax cable and it was my problem, not theirs. :hoh

The other 3 techs I had out specifically checked for voltage on the line and it was fine. They all confirmed it was signal fluctuation upstream on the line. Funny how there is suddenly voltage on the line. :roll:

Also, funny how it worked just fine for two years and all this issues started when they jacked up the price, moved everyone to a higher speed and provided new modems. Since then, my service is horrible. It's very intermittent, going up and down like a yoyo all though out the day.

Instead of calling the power company and an electrician, I think I'll call AT&T and have them install Uverse internet. Then, I'll call Charter Cable and give them the boot. :hehe

Odinbc wrote:

GnuTux, just curious what did you use to make the slideshow video?

I went old school (because I am old school) and used a Linux app called dvd-slideshow. I used an older version of Fedora to create this. This package has issues with newer versions of Linux. It hasn't been updated lately. You might want to check out a package called imagination for newer Linux distros. It's GUI based and easier to use.

Wallace · **Posted:** Sat Aug 23, 2014 5:23 pm **(#17)**

GnuTux wrote:

They came out and told me to call the power company because they think there is a problem with my home's ground. They said there was voltage on the coax cable and it was my problem, not theirs. :hoh

The other 3 techs I had out specifically checked for voltage on the line and it was fine. They all confirmed it was signal fluctuation upstream on the line. Funny how there is suddenly voltage on the line. :roll:

Also, funny how it worked just fine for two years and all this issues started when they jacked up the price, moved everyone to a higher speed and provided new modems. Since then, my service is horrible. It's very intermittent, going up and down like a yoyo all though out the day.

Instead of calling the power company and an electrician, I think I'll call AT&T and have them install Uverse internet. Then, I'll call Charter Cable and give them the boot. :hehe

Any voltage, other than very low voltage, in that kind of system, has the potential of doing damage to your hardware.

GnuTux · **Posted:** Sat Aug 23, 2014 5:32 pm **(#18)**

I'm gonna dig up my meter and go back in behind them to confirm their claim. If there is voltage on the line, which I seriously doubt, it could be coming from them.

Even when there is nothing connected to their Cable modem, except for a laptop on battery, the signal still drops. I have just ensured there is nothing else on the same circuit their cable modem in on, except for a light switch. We will see how that goes.

molly · **Joined:** Apr 07, 2010 **Posts:** 14182

Is there anyone a person can trust anymore. Nothing like passin the buck. I vote for given them the boot, big time.

Odinbc · **Posted:** Sat Aug 23, 2014 7:57 pm **(#20)**

GnuTux wrote:

I went old school (because I am old school) and used a Linux app called dvd-slideshow. Attached is the "recipe" file I used.

Note: I used an older version of Fedora to create this. This package has issues with newer versions of Linux. It hasn't been updated lately. You might want to check out a package called imagination for newer Linux distros. It's GUI based and easier to use.

Thanks, I was just curious I though you might have used GAP.
For slideshows I have, ffDiaporama. It's in active development and very good.