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YCrevolution
 Post subject: Any interest in a LSAT proctor-like mp3/video?
PostPosted: Wed Nov 04, 2009 9:38 pm 
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Since a lot of people have been posting lately about LSAT Proctor DVDs, I thought I'd ask if there's interest in having me create an LSAT proctor (not in any way affiliated with the capital 'P' ones) mp3 or video file that would do basically the same thing.

I've got the film-editing software, and I can throw in some coughs, sneezes, pencils dropping, etc. Then I could post it on YouTube (if they let me upload a video that long) or just host it on the LSP website. I can also create multiple files so that the "random" sounds don't always occur at the same time.

Of course, the file would be free, and you'd be free to download it or burn it to a CD/DVD for your own personal use. I just don't want to waste my time creating it if nobody is interested.

UPDATE: I haven't come up with anything yet, but kudos to PadawanLaw:

PadawanLaw wrote:
Foremost, I apologize for the thread necromancy... I realize this thread is quite old. I came to it this morning while I was searching for an alternative to the $25 LSAT Proctor DVD and saw that the project doesn't seem to have been finished. I couldn't bring myself to pay $25, so I just hammered away at creating something that would work for me this morning. While it is not perfect, by any means, I think it will work for my needs.

I thought I'd drop by and share it. I apologize if this video was created and I missed the thread/final project elsewhere. I don't want any money for it and the file can be shared wherever. I have thrown the file up on my LSAT/Law blog and I'd appreciate if it received any attribution as you spread it around.

PadawanLaw.com - LSAT Cacophony
Size: ~40mb

Link to my blog post about the file including a streaming audio file : http://padawanlaw.com/?p=57
(Good if you are at a computer that you can't download to or are away from your main computer)

Link to direct download of the mp3 file: http://padawanlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/LSATCacophony.mp3
(Good if you are going to play it on an mp3 player, iPhone/iTouch or want to always have access to it)

I might create some more in the future if this one is popular, but I just wanted to see how hard it was to achieve first.
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FreeGuy
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That is the best idea I've heard in a while. I'm sure there'd be a ton of interest.

If YouTube won't let you host one that long, there's always Google Video.
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Stephanie13
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I also think this is a great idea! Thanks YC for even offering!
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Trifles
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That woud be a really nice thing for you to do, that other DVD sounds like a huge ripoff for what it is.
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nodummy
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You should at least charge a buck or two...
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cindytran872
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that would be super nice of you!
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laidoffjournalist
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Hell yeah. If you can do it for a full five sections, then I'd use it. As long as it's true to real conditions.

How many seconds do people get between sections (not the break)? 10 seconds? 30? A minute?

nodummy wrote:
You should at least charge a buck or two...

Shhhh!


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FreeGuy
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I'll assume you meant "how many SECONDS"

Anywhere from 3 seconds to 30 seconds. Depends on the proctors.
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laidoffjournalist
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FreeGuy wrote:
I'll assume you meant "how many SECONDS"

Anywhere from 3 seconds to 30 seconds. Depends on the proctors.

I am terrified.
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bakemono
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you're in UVA, right? My friend's going there next year, you, my friend will be tracked down and given a bottle of expensive champagne.
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glacierfrost
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I would be down
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bakemono
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when would this thing be debuting anyway? Hopefully before dec. test takers?
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Ishotthedeputy
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Holy crap, that would be amazing. If you could you can send it to me, and I will seed a torrent so everybody could own a copy (That way there is no internet requirements)
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eshort
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I would absolutely love this. I was so used to practicing before in my completely quiet home that getting to the test was so noisy! I swear the girl next to me highlighted the ENTIRE reading comp section and it was really distracting! Would love to be better prepped for quiet noise this time. If its not done before Dec, I am sure MANY in the future will benefit from and appreciate it.
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DaydreamBeliever
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Sounds Great!
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YCrevolution
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bakemono wrote:
you're in UVA, right? My friend's going there next year, you, my friend will be tracked down and given a bottle of expensive champagne.

Yep (finals are coming up soon, and I need to start doing stuff to find a job for 1L summer).

I'll try and make the video this weekend. If any of you have taken the test before and know the official wording of the proctors, please post in this thread (it's been too long ago for me, and I block out traumatizing memories). Otherwise, I'll use synonyms.

Video will be:
- five 35-minute sections; for those who don't want to start another test, there will be a warning to stop after Section 4
- replete with various audio distractions
- five-minute warning for each section
- 5- to 30-second break between sections for Section 1-3, 4-5. 10 or 15-minute break between Sections 3 and 4.

For a watch to use when practicing/for the test, I'd use this $11 Casio watch: http://www.amazon.com/Casio-Analog-Brac ... 034&sr=8-2
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tenderbooger
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awesome
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laidoffjournalist
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YCrevolution wrote:
I'll try and make the video this weekend.

Really? That means us Decemberers can use it. I'm so excited!
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WhiskeyGuy
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This is great news. I can see myself now with the headphones on, being serenaded by coughing and tapping. Thank you for doing this!
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laidoffjournalist
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I can only hope for someone to say "Oh shit" at a 5-minute mark.
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tenderbooger
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laidoffjournalist wrote:
YCrevolution wrote:
I'll try and make the video this weekend.

Really? That means us Decemberers can use it. I'm so excited!



wow, ha!
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pattymac
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this would be awesome for iphones/itouch!!!
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randyn
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very excited....
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escapefrom
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I would love this, too.
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Olive
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That would be great. Thanks, YCrevolution.
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