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Automatically Editing Lengthy Video Footage

This post is a write up of a recent project I completed that automates editing interesting moments from lengthy video footage.  The scripts utilize meta data to programmatically trim the footage into a short “best of” highlight reel. Competitive Amateur Volleyball I play competitive volleyball with my coworkers.  Competitive not … Read More ›

Posted on March 28, 2019March 28, 2019Author bertwagner
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Book Notes: Writing for Story by Jon Franklin

I highlight and take notes when I read nonfiction books. Once I finish a book, I format and edit my notes so that I can easily remind myself of what I learned without having to re-read the book. These notes are not a substitute for reading the book, they only … Read More ›

Posted on August 29, 2018Author bertwagner
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Book Notes: The Art of Readable Code by Dustin Boswell

The Art of Readable Code by Dustin Boswell I highlight and take notes when I read nonfiction books. Once I finish a book, I format and edit my notes so that I can easily remind myself of what I learned without having to reread the book. These notes are not … Read More ›

Posted on February 28, 2017August 28, 2018Author bertwagner
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Book Notes: Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss

Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss I highlight and take notes when I read nonfiction books. Once I finish a book, I format and edit my notes so that I can easily remind myself of what I learned without having to reread the book. These notes are not a … Read More ›

Posted on November 26, 2016August 28, 2018Author bertwagner
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Building our Garden: Part II

A couple weeks back Renee and I started building a garden in our backyard. We plotted out the dimensions with stakes, cut up the sod, and tilled in two truckloads of good soil to compensate for the dense clay that naturally exists in our yard. Renee had applied for a … Read More ›

Posted on June 11, 2016August 27, 2018Author bertwagner
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From City to Full — Entry Level Coffee Roasting

I used to hate the taste of coffee. I loved the aroma of roasted coffee beans and fresh brewed coffee, but the taste of the black liquid was too bitter for me to want to drink. One time I was really desperate for caffeine and coffee was my only option, … Read More ›

Posted on June 4, 2016August 27, 2018Author bertwagner
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Building our Garden: Part I

Our little plot. This actually marks the mulch border, the fenced in area will be smaller by about 1.5 feet. Renee and I decided we wanted to build a garden in our backyard. Although I do not like gardening, I do like building things and eating fresh fruits and veggies. Renee … Read More ›

Posted on May 28, 2016August 27, 2018Author bertwagner
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Roadtrip: Shenandoah, MD, DE, DC

Looking west during a cloudy Shenandoah sunset. Monday We drove all morning to reach Shenandoah by early afternoon. As soon as we entered the park we took a quick hike to a Shenandoah family cemetery and to look at some old mountain roads. The first of hundreds of rock piles … Read More ›

Posted on April 9, 2016August 27, 2018Author bertwagner
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What You Need to (Comfortably) Survive in the Woods

As Renee and I plan for our trip to Shenandoah I thought it would be a good time to go through my pack and make sure I have everything I need. We are only planning to go backpacking for three days so I can get by without some amenities but … Read More ›

Posted on March 26, 2016August 27, 2018Author bertwagner
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Building Quickly and Iterating

How I break down projects to increase the chances of success. Starting on a new project often feels like having to scale a huge canyon. I am about to start working on a new programming project and I’m trying to think about what I can do to try and guarantee as much … Read More ›

Posted on March 19, 2016August 27, 2018Author bertwagner

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