The pocket DHV

[m_adept]

I play piano. If a girl hears me play, I've basically won her over. But one problem with playing the piano, it's not exactly a portable instrument. This applies to a lot of things - You can say that you surf, or say that you do martial arts, or say that you play an instrument as a DHV, but DOING these things has a much greater impact. How can you show off those things any time, any place?

iPod Movies.

Got an iPod that plays video? Then make a movie of yourself performing your "non-portable" DHV, and copy it to your iPod. You can use this in almost every set. To anchor your DHV, just steer the conversation to your movie's topic. If it's music, then mention "Speaking of music, I put this video together with my friends, check it out" and take out your iPod.

Some DHV video tips:
* Create a "highlight reel" version of your video. The "highlight reel" is 15-30 seconds tops, and like a tv commercial or highlight reel, focuses on the snap bang interesting stuff. Good before the hook point or for ADD types.

* Create an "extended play" version of your video, 2-3 minutes tops. This one you can use after the hook point.

* DHV spikes - Look for opportunities to add other DHV spikes to your video. You can star hot girls in your video, film some nice/exotic locations, etc. Opportunities are limitless.

* Kino op after isolation - "headphone spooning", where you both wear an earbud from the same pair of headphones. You can put your faces cheek to cheek and put your arm around her waist while you both watch.

* "Directors commentary" - you can drop behind-the-scenes info while the video is playing. "that song was inspired by a girl I know"

* If you've got other interesting stuff on your iPod like pictures, it's easy to transition to a photo routine, or maybe another cool funny video you've made.

* This is great for 2-sets, your iPod becomes a pocket wingman. The video can occupy your obstacle while you game your target. Then give the target your video and build rapport with the obstacle.

* Get feedback from your friends before you show your video to HBs. Is it interesting? How does it portray you?

Pros:
* DHV - you've got a video iPod, a video camera, and a new computer so you've got money to spend
* DHV - you're tech savvy because you made your own video and loaded it on your iPod
* DHV - if your video is well-produced, you've got some filmmaking skills

Cons:
* If your video is boring, it becomes a DLV. If you've got no film skills, have a friend who knows what he's doing help you out. Or you can learn. Nothing beats a course, but a couple of decent books might help. You don't need the Hollywood stuff on the list, but the rest of the books are gold:
http://www.amazon.com/How-Become-Dig...2S2KY88WHIX6U/

* Big cash investment. If you don't already have a video iPod, computer, and video camera, your wallet will be hurtin'.

* If it's a loud environment, they won't be able to hear any sound from the headphones. If the sound is important, this is a good excuse to isolate. "Hey it's loud over here and we can't hear the headphones, let's go somewhere quieter"

* Easy to over-do it and seem gimmicky. Just use the iPod once (DHV, then maybe photo routine or another video) then put it away.

[The_Jedi]

Also an excellent to share photos, or to discuss music tastes by sharing playlists.

[Wulfian]

For those of us without macs, how exactly do we make comptable movies?

[pancakeninja]

Originally Posted by Wulfian

For those of us without macs, how exactly do we make comptable movies?

don't buy a proprietary POS

get an archos. although it's not as small, i will never buy an iPOS. archos blows the ivideo out of the water.

http://www.wired.com/gadgets/portabl...rchos_605_wifi

[harry_balzonia]

Hows this for a DHV vid...this is my life

http://freeridejunkie.multiply.com/video/item/40


edit* Ya, definately get an archos 605, its what i have and i dont regret buying it at all. Compared to Ipods, its 100 times better and twice as cheap for what you get

[stellar87]

i got an idea, if you mention you do this stuff like if you do martial arts and doesn't believe you, it's best to show her a quick move, but don't finish it, just kinda give her a taste like a standing choke hold, not only will it dhv cause you can do it and she'll know it, and you get kino escalation as well

[tastyweat]

Originally Posted by harry_balzonia

Hows this for a DHV vid...this is my life

http://freeridejunkie.multiply.com/video/item/40


edit* Ya, definately get an archos 605, its what i have and i dont regret buying it at all. Compared to Ipods, its 100 times better and twice as cheap for what you get

VERY impressive mate... props

[Mooks]

Hey man... There is a "roll out" portable piano on the market. It's not exactly "pocket-sized", but i'm sure you could get away with carrying around with you. Not sure if it runs on batteries or not.

I saw it on a late night infomercial, but I forget the name of it.

Try a search for it.

[m_adept]

Originally Posted by Wulfian

For those of us without macs, how exactly do we make comptable movies?

I don't know how to make movies on Windows, but this guide might help with converting the movies you make.

Originally Posted by harry_balzonia

Hows this for a DHV vid...this is my life

http://freeridejunkie.multiply.com/video/item/40

That is a perfect example of a DHV vid. Props. Of course you don't need that level of production values but if you can, go for it.

Originally Posted by MACTank

Hey man... There is a "roll out" portable piano on the market. It's not exactly "pocket-sized", but i'm sure you could get away with carrying around with you. Not sure if it runs on batteries or not.

I saw it on a late night infomercial, but I forget the name of it.

Try a search for it.

Thanks for the tip! I'll take a look.

[Mooks]

Yah... and if you find it let me know. I think I want one!