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Old September 23rd, 2012, 11:03 AM
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I am creating a series of video reviews, in parts, for my Elation cruise earlier this year. I am sharing them here to help others learn more about the ship. Please note, that I created a video already that included the entire cruise but these parts just have more pictures.

Part 1 is now on Youtube!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KLrlUf5bF-M

Comment if you have questions! I am happy to answer questions!

Part 2-5 will be available later.
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Storm clouds like those, I bet I would have slept well that night! The more the ship moves, the less I wake up.

Keep 'em coming!
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Old September 23rd, 2012, 12:10 PM
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Storm clouds like those, I bet I would have slept well that night! The more the ship moves, the less I wake up.

Keep 'em coming!
Even though the weather was bad for the first half the cruise was still good and fun!

I should have the next part ready in the next week. Hope you enjoyed the first part! Thanks for watching!!!
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Old September 23rd, 2012, 02:43 PM
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Even though the weather was bad for the first half the cruise was still good and fun!

I should have the next part ready in the next week. Hope you enjoyed the first part! Thanks for watching!!!

If you have any questions please feel free to ask!
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Old September 23rd, 2012, 03:55 PM
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Nice video! Thanks for sharing. Glad you had a fun time in spite of the weather. Looking forward to more of your video.
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Old September 23rd, 2012, 04:51 PM
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Nice video! Thanks for sharing. Glad you had a fun time in spite of the weather. Looking forward to more of your video.

Glad you enjoyed it!
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Old September 29th, 2012, 05:59 PM
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Part 2 is now available on Youtube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hO2CkBGs3ZI&feature=plcp

Enjoy and let me know what you think.

Part 3 will be available soon.
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Part 2 is now available on Youtube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hO2CkBGs3ZI&feature=plcp

Enjoy and let me know what you think.

Part 3 will be available soon.
GREAT videos! I LOVE to see friends and family really having loads of FUN on vacation. You did an awesome job. We will be on the Elation in 48 days. Thanks for your videos.
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Old September 29th, 2012, 08:34 PM
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GREAT videos! I LOVE to see friends and family really having loads of FUN on vacation. You did an awesome job. We will be on the Elation in 48 days. Thanks for your videos.

Thanks! The next part will be available soon. Have a great cruise in 48 days! It will be here before you know it!!!
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If you have any questions please feel free to ask!

How were you able to intermix photos and video? Looks great!

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How were you able to intermix photos and video? Looks great!

vw

I used Windows Live Movie Maker. It is easy to use and I have had no problems with it.

Glad you enjoyed the video! Ask if you have any more questions!
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2010 - Carnival Triumph 4-Day - New Orleans
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Old October 7th, 2012, 08:44 AM
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I'll have the next part posted very soon!
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2010 - Carnival Triumph 4-Day - New Orleans
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Old October 8th, 2012, 01:06 PM
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Part 3 will be available soon but I am having some problems with it. So, Part 4 is getting posted before Part 3.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f2gaINYVss0

I truly hope you are finding this video review series useful. Ask questions! I am happy to answer any and all questions to the best of my ability.

Part 5 of 5 coming soon!
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2010 - Carnival Triumph 4-Day - New Orleans
2011 - Carnival Ecstasy 4-Day - Galveston
2012 - Carnival Elation 4-Day - New Orleans

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Old October 8th, 2012, 02:03 PM
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Part 3 will be available soon but I am having some problems with it. So, Part 4 is getting posted before Part 3.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f2gaINYVss0

I truly hope you are finding this video review series useful. Ask questions! I am happy to answer any and all questions to the best of my ability.

Part 5 of 5 coming soon!
Part 3 is having some uploading issues and hopefully will be available by the end of the week. Glad you to hear other users are finding these helpful!
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2010 - Carnival Triumph 4-Day - New Orleans
2011 - Carnival Ecstasy 4-Day - Galveston
2012 - Carnival Elation 4-Day - New Orleans

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Thanks for posting. I've found current info on Elation is a bit elusive so this is great in preparation for my first cruise in November.
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Old October 9th, 2012, 08:42 PM
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Thanks for posting. I've found current info on Elation is a bit elusive so this is great in preparation for my first cruise in November.
I'm glad you found the videos helpful! Feel free to ask any questions that you have!!
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Very pretty ship!!! great to do this!! thanks!!
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Default Part 3, 4, & 5
Part 3 - Cozumel, Mexico http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KdAg6bIwlms&feature=plcp
(The title is not part 3 in Youtube but this video is Part 3.)

Part 4 - Second Day At Sea http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f2gaINYVss0


Part 5 - Disembarkation http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bIxQvJD81_4&feature=plcp


Enjoy!
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2010 - Carnival Triumph 4-Day - New Orleans
2011 - Carnival Ecstasy 4-Day - Galveston
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