Model S Launch Event 6/22/2012

[dsm363]

Gigaom has pics from the event. Photos: Tesla Model S customers drive off Cleantech News and Analysis

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Thanks for the link. Did they tone down the chrome on the performance model? It seems to mesh with the performance wheels better than on the design studio.

 

[NigelM]

I recorded it....came out at some 366mb. I need some advice on how to reduce that to a manageable level so I can post on Youtube or similar.

 

[TEG]

Probably need to "re-compress" using a different CODEC if you need to shrink it.
What format is it in now? You may want to go H.264, DivX or Xvid

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[NuclearPowered]

If you can get it up on a file share site, I can handle the conversion.

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[Frankc]

NigelM,

I have had good luck with Screencast.com A link to a video describing the process is here:

TechSmith | Screencast.com, online video sharing | Overview video


and the link for their free 2GB account is here:

http://www.screencast.com/

The upload will take a bit, and you want to make sure it's in one of screencasts recognized formats. From there, you can share the link it automatically creates with all of us!

FrankC

 

[brianman]

Yah, as I mull over the wheels (again!) I was observing the same thing.

 

[mnx]

It was fun to watch the live feed, BUT . . . Why didn't Elon deliver the "tens" of Model S cars that were indicated in the quarterly report to investors? The roll out of the Model S seems like a slow strip tease. It has been a series of 'events' designed to elicit interest, but the events continue to have a gross lack of evaluative comment from neutral/objective observers. While Elon had talked about "tens" of the Model S being delivered to customers in June, they delivered just a few Model S's to FOUNDERS today. Tesla didn't deliver to customers who would be objective about their cars, Tesla delivered to TELSA INSIDERS/FOUNDERS. Good grief . . , this is a bad tease with little or no ability to objectively evaluate the merits of the car. I've been on the reservation list for 2 1/2 years, I own Tesla stock, and have good reason to be frustrated that TM seems unwilling to allow an objective assessment of the merits of the car.

Sounds like you haven't read the motortrend or yahoo reviews yet...

 

[AnOutsider]

Yah, as I mull over the wheels (again!) I was observing the same thing.

Yes, now I'm happy to have stuck with the perf wheels. I still plan to get a set of silver though

 

[SigS905]

Loved the dark wheels on the signature red! :love:

 

[Steph]

Launch was pretty cool but very unexpected.

Still thinking about it. But... I did not expect that.

 

[NigelM]

Thanks for the advice Frankc! I followed your links...

If you can get it up on a file share site, I can handle the conversion.

So, here's a link Screen Capture of Model S Delivery Webcast Event where you can download it and I believe that people may be able to watch it from there. Its 366MB as I tried to get it in the best quality possible prior to anyone compressing it.

It doesn't embed but you should be able to watch it from this link: Model S 10 - N1g3lM's library


Somebody let me know if that works?

 

[gg_got_a_tesla]

Needs Silverlight, boo... Thanks all the same, Nigel!

 

[FalconNinetyD]

Jeff Skoll - First full-time employee (President) at eBay, among other accomplishments

 

[efusco]

Did anyone write down the names? I don't think the first 3 that they gave the names of the recipients.

 

[doug]

Two of those fist three went to Chicago, so I expect they went to Antonia Gracias and probably another person at Valor Equity Partners.

Tim Draper of DFJ

Jeff Skoll - First full-time employee (President) at eBay, among other accomplishments

http://gigaom.com/cleantech/photos-tesla-model-s-customers-drive-off/

 

[doug]

Presumably if it's all Founders cars then it's going to be nine others who similiarly do tech investing for a living. Probably no celebrities, other than if you consider Kleiner Perkins partners and their ilk to be celebrities. :wink:

I don't think Kleiner Perkins put money into Tesla. They are the main VCs who supported Fisker. DFJ is just a a little ways down the street from them.

 

[ckessel]

Loved the dark wheels on the signature red! :love:

Heh, I'm more convinced I don't want them , but nice to have the choice. The darker rims just look dirty to me. Perhaps if I see it in person I'll see it differently.

 

[dsm363]

Heh, I'm more convinced I don't want them , but nice to have the choice. The darker rims just look dirty to me. Perhaps if I see it in person I'll see it differently.

I'm not sure what to think about the wheels anymore. I switched to silver so if I can't change them back I'll be fine with that too. They look much better in the picture than on the design studio.

Overall a cool event. You could definitely sense the excitement and pride by everyone in the room. Was hoping for more of a presentation at the end with information about the Supercharger network but I guess that'll come next month as was mentioned.

 

[Arnold Panz]

I don't think Kleiner Perkins put money into Tesla. They are the main VCs who supported Fisker. DFJ is just a a little ways down the street from them.

Oh I know -- they're Fisker folks after all. I was just using them as the most well-known example of a VC firm that would have partners who would be the types to be Founders of a company like Tesla. I never heard of the VC firms that invested in Tesla (I'm an admitted layperson), but assume all Founders are either VC partners or senior execs.

By the way, just because someone is a Founder doesn't mean they aren't a customer, and definitely doesn't mean they're necessarily an insider. Unlike Jurveston, who is on the Board, Founders can be just owners of (a lot of) stock now that the company's public. I'm sure some are insiders also as Board members, but not all 34 Founders!

 

[cinergi]

Heh, I'm more convinced I don't want them , but nice to have the choice. The darker rims just look dirty to me. Perhaps if I see it in person I'll see it differently.

Right there with ya. I'm tempted to go white interior though (currently have black & CF).