Billiard University (BU) playing-ability-exam scores and ratings

FrankieD said:
I have recently been setting up and working on the Exam I. It was pretty humbling at first as I thought I had better fundamentals. I just wanted to say thanks, Dr. Dave. Just by repeatedly doing each drill before marking my scores, I am already seeing improvement. A big thank you to Dr. Dave for putting this together. I find it just as fun as playing racks by myself and I've already seen improvement when playing actual matches.
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Thank you for the positive feedback. I look forward to seeing your scores and improvement. Please post them (and video if possible) when they are available.

Good luck,
Dave
 
67tbird said:
I'm still here too Dave. Just been very busy, all our leagues started up and I don't have as much down time for the drills. I am confident I can improve them, I'm playing better now than when I first took them.
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I look forward to seeing how much you and others can improve your early scores. Please post them when you find time to take the exams again.

I hope your league season goes well,
Dave
 
For people who plan to post videos of exam runs, I recommend you do not have music playing in the background. Originally, the BU required this to help ensure the run is uninterrupted and unedited. However, it can create Copyright issues with Youtube. For example, the latest Exam II video I uploaded is not currently viewable because Youtube is working out the Copyright issues. It should be viewable again soon, after they add advertising for the companies who own the music Copyrights. It is best to just avoid this in the first place. As long as you stay within the frame of the video during the entire exam session, it should be clear that the video represents a continuous, uninterrupted run.

Good luck on the exams,
Dave

dr_dave said:
I worked on Exam II about 10 hours this weekend and was only able to increase my Exam II score by 1 point (from 68 to 69)! I guess that must be close to the limit at my current level of ability.

My best totals to date are:

Exam I - 88
Exam II - Masters-level (due to 8' table) - 69

BU Score = 88 + 69 = 157.

I can't imagine doing much better than this on my table, but I certainly plan to continue trying. (My wife thinks I'm obsessed and have pool CPD.)

I would also like to see how well I could do on a 9' table with dedicated practice. I'm sure my score would be lower; although, I would expect to qualify for the Doctorate Exam II, which offers more points (albeit tougher points) than the Masters-level Exam II I'm forced to take on my 8' table. I would also like to see how high of a Masters-level score I can get on a Valley bar box with fast/slick cloth. I'm sure I could get a higher score than on on my 8' table with slow and "sticky" cloth.

Here's the latest:

AZB'ers who have taken the BU playing-ability exams:

BU score -- Username -- BU Rating, 10-ball ghost rating -- table: size, corner pocket mouth, throat, shelf -- Video links (if available):
168 -- Gerry Williams -- semi pro (A++/AAA), 73 (Pro) -- table: 9', 4 1/2", 4", 1 7/8" -- Table Specs, Exam I (part 1, part 2), Exam II (part 1, part 2, part 3)
164 -- theUBC --semi pro (A++/AAA), no 10-ball ghost score yet -- table: 9', 4 1/2", 4 1/8", 1 3/4" -- Exam I, Exam II
161 -- Gerry Williams -- semi pro (A++/AAA), 73 (Pro) -- table: 9', 4 1/2", 4", 1 7/8" -- Table Specs, Exam I (part 1, part 2), Exam II (part 1, part 2, part 3)
160 -- scottjen26 -- semi pro (A++/AAA), 64 (A+) -- table 9', 4 1/2", 3 7/8", 1 1/2" -- Exam I (part 1, part 2), Exam II (part 1, part 2, part 3)
159 -- Gerry Williams -- adv-3 (A+/A), 73 (Pro) -- table: 9', 4 1/2", 4", 1 7/8" -- Table Specs, Exam I (part 1, part 2), Exam II (part 1, part 2, part 3)
157 -- dr_dave -- adv-3 (A+/A), 62 (A+) -- table: 8', 4 3/4", 4 1/8", 1 3/8" -- Table Specs, Exam I, Exam II
157 -- scottjen26 -- adv-3 (A+/A), 64 (A+) -- table 9', 4 1/2", 3 7/8", 1 1/2" -- Exam I (part 1, part 2), no Exam II video yet (see AZB post)
156 -- dr_dave -- adv-3 (A+/A), 62 (A+) -- table: 8', 4 3/4", 4 1/8", 1 3/8" -- Table Specs, Exam I, Exam II
156 -- Gerry Williams -- adv-3 (A+/A), 73 (Pro) -- table: 9', 4 1/2", 4", 1 7/8" -- Table Specs, Exam I (part 1, part 2), Exam II
149 -- scottjen26 -- adv-3 (A+/A), 64 (A+) -- table 9', 4 1/2", 3 7/8", 1 1/2" -- Exam I (part 1, part 2), Exam II
148 -- Neil -- adv-3 (A+/A); 60 (A) -- table: 7', 4 1/8", 2 7/8", 1 3/8" -- Exam I (part 1, part 2), Exam II (part 1, part 2)
146 -- dr_dave -- adv-3 (A+/A), 58 (A) -- table: 7', 4 1/2", 4 1/2", 3/4" -- no videos (see AZB post)
142 -- dr_dave -- adv-3 (A+/A), 58 (A) -- table: 8', 4 3/4", 4 1/8", 1 3/8" -- Exam I, Exam II
141 -- 12squared (Dave Gross) -- adv-3 (A+/A); 78 (Pro) -- table: 9', 4 7/8", 4 1/8", 1 1/2" -- no videos (see AZB post)
141 -- Neil -- adv-3 (A+/A); 60 (A) -- table: 7', 4 1/8", 3 1/2", 1 3/8" -- Exam I (part 1, part 2), Exam II (part 1, part 2, part 3)
135 -- Mooneye -- adv-2 (A-/B+), 49 (B) -- table: 7', 4 7/8", 4 1/8", 1 5/8" -- Table Specs, Exam I, Exam II
135 -- dr_dave -- adv-2 (A-/B+), 54 (B+) -- table: 8', 4 3/4", 4 1/8", 1 3/8" -- Exam I, Exam II
133 -- Mooneye -- adv-2 (A-/B+), 49 (B) -- table: 7', 4 7/8", 4 1/8", 1 5/8" -- Exam I, Exam II
132 -- Gerry Williams -- adv-2 (A-/B+), 73 (Pro) -- table: 9', 4 1/2", 4", 1 7/8" -- Table Specs, Exam I, Exam II (part 1, part 2)
132 -- BRussell -- adv-2 (A-/B+), 51 (B+) -- table: 8', 5", 4 1/4", 1 1/2" -- Exam I, Exam II
127 -- Okie --adv-2 (A-/B+), 61 (A+) -- table: 9', 4 3/4", 4", 1 1/2" -- Table Specs, Exam I, Exam II
127 -- Mooneye -- adv-2 (A-/B+), 49 (B) -- table: 7', 4 7/8", 4 1/8", 1 5/8" -- Exam I, no Exam II video (see AZB post)
124 -- JC -- adv-1 (B/B-), 57 (A) -- table: 9', 4 7/16", 3 7/8", 1 3/8" -- Table Specs, Exam 1, Exam 2
121 -- TheOneGnat -- adv-1 (B/B-), 51 (B+) -- table: 8', 4 1/2 in, 4 in, 1 5/8 in -- no videos (see AZB post and the update)
119 -- Mooneye -- adv-1 (B/B-), 49 (B) -- table: 7', 4 7/8", 4 1/8", 1 5/8" -- Exam I, Exam II
117 -- RobMan -- adv-1 (B/B-), 46 (B) -- table: 9', 5", 4 1/4", 1 1/5" -- no videos (see AZB post)
113 -- Eagleshot -- adv-1 (B/B-), 48 (B) -- table: 9', 4 1/2, 4", 1 1/4" -- no videos (from PM)
112 -- Okie -- adv-1 (B/B-), 61 (A+) -- table: 9', 4 3/4", 4", 1 1/2" -- Table Specs, Exam I, Exam II
112 -- RobMan -- adv-1 (B/B-), 46 (B) -- table: 9', 5", 4 1/4", 1 1/5" -- no videos (see AZB post)
108 -- row21097 -- int-3 (B-/C+), 57 (A) -- table: 9', 4 1/2”, 4”, 1 1/2” -- Table Specs, Exam I (part 1, part 2, part 3), Exam II (part 1, part 2, part 3)
106 -- StraightPoolIU -- int-3 (B-/C+), 50 (B) -- table: 9', 4 7/8", 4 1/8, 1 1/4" -- no videos (see AZB post)
102 -- Okie -- int-3 (B-/C+), 52 (B+) -- table: 9', 4 3/4", 4", 1 1/2" -- Table Specs, Exam I, Exam II
101 -- 67tbird -- int-3 (B-/C+), 46 (B) -- table: 8', 4 1/4", 4", 1 1/2" -- no videos (see AZB post)
98 -- Eagleshot -- int-3 (B-/C+), 48 (B) -- table: 9', 4 1/2, 4", 1 1/4" -- no videos (from PM)
92 -- 67tbird -- int-2 (C+/C), 34 (D+) -- table: 8', 4 1/4", 4", 1 1/2" -- no videos (see AZB post)
90 -- EagleEye -- int-2 (C+/C), no 10-ball ghost score yet -- table: 9', 5", 3 7/8", 1 3/8" -- administered at the 2013 BU Summer School Boot Camp
89 -- mamics -- int-2 (C+/C), 31 (D+) -- table: 9', 4 5/8", 3 13/16", 1 1/4" -- no videos (see AZB post)
88 -- DrGonzo -- int-2 (C+/C), 47 (B) -- table: 9', 4.5", 4", 1.5" -- no videos (see AZB post)
87 -- iusedtoberich -- int-2 (C+/C), 38 (C) -- table: 9', 5 1/8", 4 1/8", 1 1/2" -- Table Specs, Exam I, Exam II
78 -- iusedtoberich -- int-2 (C+/C), 38 (C) -- table: 9', 5 1/8", 4 1/8", 1 1/2" -- Table Specs, Exam I, Exam II
77 -- mamics -- int-2 (C+/C), 31 (D+) -- table: 9', 4 5/8", 3 13/16", 1 1/4" -- no videos (see AZB post)
77 -- SeanChamp -- int-2 (C+/C), 29 (D) -- table: 8', 4 1/2", no throat yet, 1" -- no videos (see AZB post)
68 -- pleforowicz -- int-1 (C), no ghost score yet -- table: 9', 11.7cm, 9.2cm, 3.8cm -- no videos (see AZB Post)
62 -- mamics -- int-1 (C), 20 (D) -- table: 9', 4 5/8", 3 13/16", 1 1/4" -- no videos (see AZB post)
55 -- mamics -- int-1 (C), 20 (D) -- table: 9', 4 5/8", 3 13/16", 1 1/4" -- no videos (see AZB post)

Here are the details and scores for all official BU graduates.
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dr_dave said:
For people who plan to post videos of exam runs, I recommend you do not have music playing in the background. Originally, the BU required this to help ensure the run is uninterrupted and unedited. However, it can create Copyright issues with Youtube. For example, the latest Exam II video I uploaded is not currently viewable because Youtube is working out the Copyright issues. It should be viewable again soon, after they add advertising for the companies who own the music Copyrights. It is best to just avoid this in the first place. As long as you stay within the frame of the video during the entire exam session, it should be clear that the video represents a continuous, uninterrupted run.

Good luck on the exams,
Dave
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Wish I knew that earlier today, oh well... I felt better today so I tried the fundamentals again. Still not happy with it. Still making stupid mistakes like missing a ball in the side on the wagon wheel drill.:o But, I did get a higher score than last time.:D I got an 85 on it, so that brings the total to 152. Won't be happy until I get in the 90's at least. If I'm hitting them good, I should be there. Need to get in some practice. Here's the links to the videos. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kinxws_Qf4Y&feature=youtu.be and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fvOobP8OvVs&feature=youtu.be

edit: If you listen close, you can hear a cricket that came in out of the cold last night. Now I have to find out where the little guy got in.
 
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Neil said:
dr_dave said:
For people who plan to post videos of exam runs, I recommend you do not have music playing in the background. Originally, the BU required this to help ensure the run is uninterrupted and unedited. However, it can create Copyright issues with Youtube. For example, the latest Exam II video I uploaded is not currently viewable because Youtube is working out the Copyright issues. It should be viewable again soon, after they add advertising for the companies who own the music Copyrights. It is best to just avoid this in the first place. As long as you stay within the frame of the video during the entire exam session, it should be clear that the video represents a continuous, uninterrupted run.

Good luck on the exams,
Dave
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Wish I knew that earlier today, oh well...
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Sorry. I think Youtube eventually allows the videos to be viewed (with ads from the music companies), but sometimes this takes a while to happen.

Neil said:
I felt better today so I tried the fundamentals again. Still not happy with it. Still making stupid mistakes like missing a ball in the side on the wagon wheel drill.:o
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I'm glad you're feeling better, and I'm glad you still seem motivated to work on and improve your exam scores.

Neil said:
But, I did get a higher score than last time.:D I got an 85 on it, so that brings the total to 152.
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I know you can do better, but that's still a respectable score.

Neil said:
Won't be happy until I get in the 90's at least. If I'm hitting them good, I should be there. Need to get in some practice.
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I don't think anyone has gotten a 90 yet. That would be impressive, and I look forward to seeing it.


Neil said:
Here's the links to the videos. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kinxws_Qf4Y&feature=youtu.be and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fvOobP8OvVs&feature=youtu.be
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Unfortunately, part 1 isn't currently viewable, but hopefully that will change. FYI, I've added your new score and video links to the list at the top of the thread, and I will quote it in my next post (... it is too long to include here).

Catch you later,
Dave
 
Here's the latest:

AZB'ers who have taken the BU playing-ability exams:

BU score - User - BU Rating, 10-ball ghost rating - table size, corner pocket mouth, throat, shelf - Video/post links:

168 - Gerry Williams - semi pro (A++/AAA), 73 (Pro) - 9', 4 1/2", 4", 1 7/8" - Table Specs, Exam I (part 1, part 2), Exam II (part 1, part 2, part 3)
164 - theUBC - semi pro (A++/AAA), ??? - 9', 4 1/2", 4 1/8", 1 3/4" - Exam I, Exam II
161 - Gerry Williams - semi pro (A++/AAA), 73 (Pro) - 9', 4 1/2", 4", 1 7/8" - Table Specs, Exam I (part 1, part 2), Exam II (part 1, part 2, part 3)
160 - scottjen26 - semi pro (A++/AAA), 64 (A+) - 9', 4 1/2", 3 7/8", 1 1/2" - Exam I (part 1, part 2), Exam II (part 1, part 2, part 3)
159 - Gerry Williams - adv-3 (A+/A), 73 (Pro) - 9', 4 1/2", 4", 1 7/8" - Table Specs, Exam I (part 1, part 2), Exam II (part 1, part 2, part 3)
157 - dr_dave - adv-3 (A+/A), 62 (A+) - 8', 4 3/4", 4 1/8", 1 3/8" - Table Specs, Exam I, Exam II
157 - scottjen26 - adv-3 (A+/A), 64 (A+) - 9', 4 1/2", 3 7/8", 1 1/2" - Exam I (part 1, part 2), Exam II (AZB post)
156 - dr_dave - adv-3 (A+/A), 62 (A+) - 8', 4 3/4", 4 1/8", 1 3/8" - Table Specs, Exam I, Exam II
156 - Gerry Williams - adv-3 (A+/A), 73 (Pro) - 9', 4 1/2", 4", 1 7/8" - Table Specs, Exam I (part 1, part 2), Exam II
152 - Neil - adv-3 (A+/A); 60 (A) - 7', 4 1/8", 2 7/8", 1 3/8" - Exam I (part 1, part 2), Exam II (part 1, part 2)
149 - scottjen26 - adv-3 (A+/A), 64 (A+) - 9', 4 1/2", 3 7/8", 1 1/2" - Exam I (part 1, part 2), Exam II
148 - Neil - adv-3 (A+/A); 60 (A) - 7', 4 1/8", 2 7/8", 1 3/8" - Exam I (part 1, part 2), Exam II (part 1, part 2)
146 - dr_dave - adv-3 (A+/A), 58 (A) - 7', 4 1/2", 4 1/2", 3/4" - AZB post
142 - dr_dave - adv-3 (A+/A), 58 (A) - 8', 4 3/4", 4 1/8", 1 3/8" - Exam I, Exam II
141 - 12squared - adv-3 (A+/A); 78 (Pro) - 9', 4 7/8", 4 1/8", 1 1/2" - AZB post
141 - Neil - adv-3 (A+/A); 60 (A) - 7', 4 1/8", 3 1/2", 1 3/8" - Exam I (part 1, part 2), Exam II (part 1, part 2, part 3)
135 - Mooneye - adv-2 (A-/B+), 49 (B) - 7', 4 7/8", 4 1/8", 1 5/8" - Table Specs, Exam I, Exam II
135 - dr_dave - adv-2 (A-/B+), 54 (B+) - 8', 4 3/4", 4 1/8", 1 3/8" - Exam I, Exam II
133 - Mooneye - adv-2 (A-/B+), 49 (B) - 7', 4 7/8", 4 1/8", 1 5/8" - Exam I, Exam II
132 - Gerry Williams - adv-2 (A-/B+), 73 (Pro) - 9', 4 1/2", 4", 1 7/8" - Table Specs, Exam I, Exam II (part 1, part 2)
132 - BRussell - adv-2 (A-/B+), 51 (B+) - 8', 5", 4 1/4", 1 1/2" - Exam I, Exam II
127 - Okie -adv-2 (A-/B+), 61 (A+) - 9', 4 3/4", 4", 1 1/2" - Table Specs, Exam I, Exam II
127 - Mooneye - adv-2 (A-/B+), 49 (B) - 7', 4 7/8", 4 1/8", 1 5/8" - Exam I, AZB post
124 - JC - adv-1 (B/B-), 57 (A) - 9', 4 7/16", 3 7/8", 1 3/8" - Table Specs, Exam 1, Exam 2
121 - TheOneGnat - adv-1 (B/B-), 51 (B+) - 8', 4 1/2", 4", 1 5/8" - AZB post and update
119 - Mooneye - adv-1 (B/B-), 49 (B) - 7', 4 7/8", 4 1/8", 1 5/8" - Exam I, Exam II
117 - RobMan - adv-1 (B/B-), 46 (B) - 9', 5", 4 1/4", 1 1/5" - AZB post
113 - Eagleshot - adv-1 (B/B-), 48 (B) - 9', 4 1/2, 4", 1 1/4" - PM
112 - Okie - adv-1 (B/B-), 61 (A+) - 9', 4 3/4", 4", 1 1/2" - Table Specs, Exam I, Exam II
112 - RobMan - adv-1 (B/B-), 46 (B) - 9', 5", 4 1/4", 1 1/5" - AZB post
108 - row21097 - int-3 (B-/C+), 57 (A) - 9', 4 1/2”, 4”, 1 1/2” - Table Specs, Exam I (part 1, part 2, part 3), Exam II (part 1, part 2, part 3)
106 - StraightPoolIU - int-3 (B-/C+), 50 (B) - 9', 4 7/8", 4 1/8, 1 1/4" - AZB post
102 - Okie - int-3 (B-/C+), 52 (B+) - 9', 4 3/4", 4", 1 1/2" - Table Specs, Exam I, Exam II
101 - 67tbird - int-3 (B-/C+), 46 (B) - 8', 4 1/4", 4", 1 1/2" - AZB post
98 - Eagleshot - int-3 (B-/C+), 48 (B) - 9', 4 1/2, 4", 1 1/4" - PM
92 - 67tbird - int-2 (C+/C), 34 (D+) - 8', 4 1/4", 4", 1 1/2" - AZB post
90 - EagleEye - int-2 (C+/C), ??? - 9', 5", 3 7/8", 1 3/8" - from the 2013 BU Summer School Boot Camp
89 - mamics - int-2 (C+/C), 31 (D+) - 9', 4 5/8", 3 13/16", 1 1/4" - AZB post
88 - DrGonzo - int-2 (C+/C), 47 (B) - 9', 4.5", 4", 1.5" - AZB post
87 - iusedtoberich - int-2 (C+/C), 38 (C) - 9', 5 1/8", 4 1/8", 1 1/2" - Table Specs, Exam I, Exam II
78 - iusedtoberich - int-2 (C+/C), 38 (C) - 9', 5 1/8", 4 1/8", 1 1/2" - Table Specs, Exam I, Exam II
77 - mamics - int-2 (C+/C), 31 (D+) - 9', 4 5/8", 3 13/16", 1 1/4" - AZB post
77 - SeanChamp - int-2 (C+/C), 29 (D) - 8', 4 1/2", ???, 1" - AZB post
68 - pleforowicz - int-1 (C), ??? - 9', 11.7cm, 9.2cm, 3.8cm - AZB Post
62 - mamics - int-1 (C), 20 (D) - 9', 4 5/8", 3 13/16", 1 1/4" - AZB post
55 - mamics - int-1 (C), 20 (D) - 9', 4 5/8", 3 13/16", 1 1/4" - AZB post
 
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dr_dave said:
Sorry. I think Youtube eventually allows the videos to be viewed (with ads from the music companies), but sometimes this takes a while to happen.
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Unfortunately, part 1 isn't currently viewable, but hopefully that will change. FYI, I've added your new score and video links to the list at the top of the thread, and I will quote it in my next post (... it is too long to include here).

Catch you later,
Dave
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Looks like youtube is not going to allow it to be viewed.:mad: I still have it in my files....any suggestions, anyone??
 
Neil said:
Looks like youtube is not going to allow it to be viewed.:mad: I still have it in my files....any suggestions, anyone??
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I think there are two "levels" of copyright.

1st level: you "acknowledge" you have used copyrighted material. You do this on the upload page somewhere. I've had to do it on each of my videos. Once you "acknowledge" the copyright, the video plays fine.

2nd level: The copyright is completely blocked from playing in certain countries, even if you acknowledge it.

So questions are:
1. Did you do #1 above? If not, try to do it, and then see if it plays.
2. If you did #1 above, I think your only way out of it is to use a video editing program, and turn off the sound track.
 
iusedtoberich said:
I think there are two "levels" of copyright.

1st level: you "acknowledge" you have used copyrighted material. You do this on the upload page somewhere. I've had to do it on each of my videos. Once you "acknowledge" the copyright, the video plays fine.

2nd level: The copyright is completely blocked from playing in certain countries, even if you acknowledge it.

So questions are:
1. Did you do #1 above? If not, try to do it, and then see if it plays.
2. If you did #1 above, I think your only way out of it is to use a video editing program, and turn off the sound track.
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For part two, I acknowledged it, and I believe that is viewable. Part one was totally blocked. So, I just put it back on my computer and re-filmed it off of that with no sound from it. Sucked because my stupid camera doesn't even have a way to mute the sound, so I had to try and be as quiet as I could just sitting here for a half hour. Anyways, filming is done, and it's uploading to youtube now. Will be available for viewing tomorrow if all goes well.
 
I took exam I again today and improved my score considerably from 53 to 71. This was mainly due to stroke improvements I've made that helped me do better on the stop and draw shots, and I knew I underperformed on the pocketing section last time instead of what I knew I was capable of. I hope to take exam II again soon.
 
Neil said:
Looks like youtube is not going to allow it to be viewed.:mad: I still have it in my files....any suggestions, anyone??
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Doesn't you tube still have an audio swap feature where they will swap your copyright audio with some random elevator music and process it for you?

JC
 
Neil said:
Looks like youtube is not going to allow it to be viewed.:mad: I still have it in my files....any suggestions, anyone??
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I just looked into this. To clear a video that is currently blocked, do the following:
1.) Log in to your Youtube Account.
2.) Go to the Video Manager.
3.) Click on "Edit" for the blocked video.
4.) Click on the "Audio" tab.
5.) Click on "Remove" next to any identified song that is causing you video to be blocked.

I hope that works (for you or anybody else who needs to do this),
Dave
 
dr_dave said:
I just looked into this. To clear a video that is currently blocked, do the following:
1.) Log in to your Youtube Account.
2.) Go to the Video Manager.
3.) Click on "Edit" for the blocked video.
4.) Click on the "Audio" tab.
5.) Click on "Remove" next to any identified song that is causing you video to be blocked.

I hope that works (for you or anybody else who needs to do this),
Dave
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FYI, I just did this for my most recent Exam II video, and it seems to be viewable now (where it wasn't before).

Catch you later,
Dave
 
iusedtoberich said:
I think there are two "levels" of copyright.

1st level: you "acknowledge" you have used copyrighted material. You do this on the upload page somewhere. I've had to do it on each of my videos. Once you "acknowledge" the copyright, the video plays fine.

2nd level: The copyright is completely blocked from playing in certain countries, even if you acknowledge it.
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FYI, even if you are faced with "2nd level," you can still make the video viewable by doing the following:

1.) Log in to your Youtube Account.
2.) Go to the Video Manager.
3.) Click on "Edit" for the blocked video.
4.) Click on the "Audio" tab.
5.) Click on "Remove" next to any identified song that is causing you video to be blocked.
6.) Click on "Save"

Regards,
Dave
 
StraightPoolIU said:
I took exam I again today and improved my score considerably from 53 to 71. This was mainly due to stroke improvements I've made that helped me do better on the stop and draw shots, and I knew I underperformed on the pocketing section last time instead of what I knew I was capable of. I hope to take exam II again soon.
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Good job! I look forward to seeing how much you can improve your Exam II score. It would also be nice if you could post videos. Is that possible?

Here's the latest:

AZB'ers who have taken the BU playing-ability exams:

BU score - User - BU Rating, 10-ball ghost rating - table size, corner pocket mouth, throat, shelf - Video/post links:

168 - Gerry Williams - semi pro (A++/AAA), 73 (Pro) - 9', 4 1/2", 4", 1 7/8" - Table, Exam I (part 1, part 2), Exam II (part 1, part 2, part 3)
164 - theUBC - semi pro (A++/AAA), ??? - 9', 4 1/2", 4 1/8", 1 3/4" - Exam I, Exam II
161 - Gerry Williams - semi pro (A++/AAA), 73 (Pro) - 9', 4 1/2", 4", 1 7/8" - Table, Exam I (part 1, part 2), Exam II (part 1, part 2, part 3)
160 - scottjen26 - semi pro (A++/AAA), 64 (A+) - 9', 4 1/2", 3 7/8", 1 1/2" - Exam I (part 1, part 2), Exam II (part 1, part 2, part 3)
159 - Gerry Williams - adv-3 (A+/A), 73 (Pro) - 9', 4 1/2", 4", 1 7/8" - Table, Exam I (part 1, part 2), Exam II (part 1, part 2, part 3)
157 - dr_dave - adv-3 (A+/A), 62 (A+) - 8', 4 3/4", 4 1/8", 1 3/8" - Table, Exam I, Exam II
157 - scottjen26 - adv-3 (A+/A), 64 (A+) - 9', 4 1/2", 3 7/8", 1 1/2" - Exam I (part 1, part 2), Exam II (AZB post)
156 - dr_dave - adv-3 (A+/A), 62 (A+) - 8', 4 3/4", 4 1/8", 1 3/8" - Table, Exam I, Exam II
156 - Gerry Williams - adv-3 (A+/A), 73 (Pro) - 9', 4 1/2", 4", 1 7/8" - Table, Exam I (part 1, part 2), Exam II
152 - Neil - adv-3 (A+/A); 60 (A) - 7', 4 1/8", 2 7/8", 1 3/8" - Exam I (part 1, part 2), Exam II (part 1, part 2)
149 - scottjen26 - adv-3 (A+/A), 64 (A+) - 9', 4 1/2", 3 7/8", 1 1/2" - Exam I (part 1, part 2), Exam II
148 - Neil - adv-3 (A+/A); 60 (A) - 7', 4 1/8", 2 7/8", 1 3/8" - Exam I (part 1, part 2), Exam II (part 1, part 2)
146 - dr_dave - adv-3 (A+/A), 58 (A) - 7', 4 1/2", 4 1/2", 3/4" - AZB post
142 - dr_dave - adv-3 (A+/A), 58 (A) - 8', 4 3/4", 4 1/8", 1 3/8" - Exam I, Exam II
141 - 12squared - adv-3 (A+/A); 78 (Pro) - 9', 4 7/8", 4 1/8", 1 1/2" - AZB post
141 - Neil - adv-3 (A+/A); 60 (A) - 7', 4 1/8", 3 1/2", 1 3/8" - Exam I (part 1, part 2), Exam II (part 1, part 2, part 3)
135 - Mooneye - adv-2 (A-/B+), 49 (B) - 7', 4 7/8", 4 1/8", 1 5/8" - Table, Exam I, Exam II
135 - dr_dave - adv-2 (A-/B+), 54 (B+) - 8', 4 3/4", 4 1/8", 1 3/8" - Exam I, Exam II
133 - Mooneye - adv-2 (A-/B+), 49 (B) - 7', 4 7/8", 4 1/8", 1 5/8" - Exam I, Exam II
132 - Gerry Williams - adv-2 (A-/B+), 73 (Pro) - 9', 4 1/2", 4", 1 7/8" - Table, Exam I, Exam II (part 1, part 2)
132 - BRussell - adv-2 (A-/B+), 51 (B+) - 8', 5", 4 1/4", 1 1/2" - Exam I, Exam II
127 - Okie -adv-2 (A-/B+), 61 (A+) - 9', 4 3/4", 4", 1 1/2" - Table, Exam I, Exam II
127 - Mooneye - adv-2 (A-/B+), 49 (B) - 7', 4 7/8", 4 1/8", 1 5/8" - Exam I, AZB post
124 - StraightPoolIU - adv-1 (B/B-), 50 (B) - 9', 4 7/8", 4 1/8, 1 1/4" - AZB post
124 - JC - adv-1 (B/B-), 57 (A) - 9', 4 7/16", 3 7/8", 1 3/8" - Table, Exam 1, Exam 2
121 - TheOneGnat - adv-1 (B/B-), 51 (B+) - 8', 4 1/2", 4", 1 5/8" - AZB post and update
119 - Mooneye - adv-1 (B/B-), 49 (B) - 7', 4 7/8", 4 1/8", 1 5/8" - Exam I, Exam II
117 - RobMan - adv-1 (B/B-), 46 (B) - 9', 5", 4 1/4", 1 1/5" - AZB post
113 - Eagleshot - adv-1 (B/B-), 48 (B) - 9', 4 1/2, 4", 1 1/4" - PM
112 - Okie - adv-1 (B/B-), 61 (A+) - 9', 4 3/4", 4", 1 1/2" - Table, Exam I, Exam II
112 - RobMan - adv-1 (B/B-), 46 (B) - 9', 5", 4 1/4", 1 1/5" - AZB post
108 - row21097 - int-3 (B-/C+), 57 (A) - 9', 4 1/2”, 4”, 1 1/2” - Table, Exam I (part 1, part 2, part 3), Exam II (part 1, part 2, part 3)
106 - StraightPoolIU - int-3 (B-/C+), 50 (B) - 9', 4 7/8", 4 1/8, 1 1/4" - AZB post
102 - Okie - int-3 (B-/C+), 52 (B+) - 9', 4 3/4", 4", 1 1/2" - Table, Exam I, Exam II
101 - 67tbird - int-3 (B-/C+), 46 (B) - 8', 4 1/4", 4", 1 1/2" - AZB post
98 - Eagleshot - int-3 (B-/C+), 48 (B) - 9', 4 1/2, 4", 1 1/4" - PM
92 - 67tbird - int-2 (C+/C), 34 (D+) - 8', 4 1/4", 4", 1 1/2" - AZB post
90 - EagleEye - int-2 (C+/C), ??? - 9', 5", 3 7/8", 1 3/8" - 2013 BU Summer School Boot Camp
89 - mamics - int-2 (C+/C), 31 (D+) - 9', 4 5/8", 3 13/16", 1 1/4" - AZB post
88 - DrGonzo - int-2 (C+/C), 47 (B) - 9', 4.5", 4", 1.5" - AZB post
87 - iusedtoberich - int-2 (C+/C), 38 (C) - 9', 5 1/8", 4 1/8", 1 1/2" - Table, Exam I, Exam II
78 - iusedtoberich - int-2 (C+/C), 38 (C) - 9', 5 1/8", 4 1/8", 1 1/2" - Table, Exam I, Exam II
77 - mamics - int-2 (C+/C), 31 (D+) - 9', 4 5/8", 3 13/16", 1 1/4" - AZB post
77 - SeanChamp - int-2 (C+/C), 29 (D) - 8', 4 1/2", ???, 1" - AZB post
68 - pleforowicz - int-1 (C), ??? - 9', 11.7cm, 9.2cm, 3.8cm - AZB Post
62 - mamics - int-1 (C), 20 (D) - 9', 4 5/8", 3 13/16", 1 1/4" - AZB post
55 - mamics - int-1 (C), 20 (D) - 9', 4 5/8", 3 13/16", 1 1/4" - AZB post
 
Neil said:
Dave, here's the link to part one with no sound to it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=83IWYmnB7yQ&feature=youtu.be This replaces the part one you weren't able to see.
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Neil,

I've replaced your original Exam I "part 1 link" with this new one.

Try the procedure I posted this morning on the original video. If it works, post the link for the best version (hopefully the original with most of the audio restored) so I can update the link.

Here's the latest:

AZB'ers who have taken the BU playing-ability exams:

BU score - User - BU Rating, 10-ball ghost rating - table size, corner pocket mouth, throat, shelf - Video/post links:

168 - Gerry Williams - semi pro (A++/AAA), 73 (Pro) - 9', 4 1/2", 4", 1 7/8" - Table, Exam I (part 1, part 2), Exam II (part 1, part 2, part 3)
164 - theUBC - semi pro (A++/AAA), ??? - 9', 4 1/2", 4 1/8", 1 3/4" - Exam I, Exam II
161 - Gerry Williams - semi pro (A++/AAA), 73 (Pro) - 9', 4 1/2", 4", 1 7/8" - Table, Exam I (part 1, part 2), Exam II (part 1, part 2, part 3)
160 - scottjen26 - semi pro (A++/AAA), 64 (A+) - 9', 4 1/2", 3 7/8", 1 1/2" - Exam I (part 1, part 2), Exam II (part 1, part 2, part 3)
159 - Gerry Williams - adv-3 (A+/A), 73 (Pro) - 9', 4 1/2", 4", 1 7/8" - Table, Exam I (part 1, part 2), Exam II (part 1, part 2, part 3)
157 - dr_dave - adv-3 (A+/A), 62 (A+) - 8', 4 3/4", 4 1/8", 1 3/8" - Table, Exam I, Exam II
157 - scottjen26 - adv-3 (A+/A), 64 (A+) - 9', 4 1/2", 3 7/8", 1 1/2" - Exam I (part 1, part 2), Exam II (AZB post)
156 - dr_dave - adv-3 (A+/A), 62 (A+) - 8', 4 3/4", 4 1/8", 1 3/8" - Table, Exam I, Exam II
156 - Gerry Williams - adv-3 (A+/A), 73 (Pro) - 9', 4 1/2", 4", 1 7/8" - Table, Exam I (part 1, part 2), Exam II
152 - Neil - adv-3 (A+/A); 60 (A) - 7', 4 1/8", 2 7/8", 1 3/8" - Exam I (part 1, part 2), Exam II (part 1, part 2)
149 - scottjen26 - adv-3 (A+/A), 64 (A+) - 9', 4 1/2", 3 7/8", 1 1/2" - Exam I (part 1, part 2), Exam II
148 - Neil - adv-3 (A+/A); 60 (A) - 7', 4 1/8", 2 7/8", 1 3/8" - Exam I (part 1, part 2), Exam II (part 1, part 2)
146 - dr_dave - adv-3 (A+/A), 58 (A) - 7', 4 1/2", 4 1/2", 3/4" - AZB post
142 - dr_dave - adv-3 (A+/A), 58 (A) - 8', 4 3/4", 4 1/8", 1 3/8" - Exam I, Exam II
141 - 12squared - adv-3 (A+/A); 78 (Pro) - 9', 4 7/8", 4 1/8", 1 1/2" - AZB post
141 - Neil - adv-3 (A+/A); 60 (A) - 7', 4 1/8", 3 1/2", 1 3/8" - Exam I (part 1, part 2), Exam II (part 1, part 2, part 3)
135 - Mooneye - adv-2 (A-/B+), 49 (B) - 7', 4 7/8", 4 1/8", 1 5/8" - Table, Exam I, Exam II
135 - dr_dave - adv-2 (A-/B+), 54 (B+) - 8', 4 3/4", 4 1/8", 1 3/8" - Exam I, Exam II
133 - Mooneye - adv-2 (A-/B+), 49 (B) - 7', 4 7/8", 4 1/8", 1 5/8" - Exam I, Exam II
132 - Gerry Williams - adv-2 (A-/B+), 73 (Pro) - 9', 4 1/2", 4", 1 7/8" - Table, Exam I, Exam II (part 1, part 2)
132 - BRussell - adv-2 (A-/B+), 51 (B+) - 8', 5", 4 1/4", 1 1/2" - Exam I, Exam II
127 - Okie -adv-2 (A-/B+), 61 (A+) - 9', 4 3/4", 4", 1 1/2" - Table, Exam I, Exam II
127 - Mooneye - adv-2 (A-/B+), 49 (B) - 7', 4 7/8", 4 1/8", 1 5/8" - Exam I, AZB post
124 - StraightPoolIU - adv-1 (B/B-), 50 (B) - 9', 4 7/8", 4 1/8, 1 1/4" - AZB post
124 - JC - adv-1 (B/B-), 57 (A) - 9', 4 7/16", 3 7/8", 1 3/8" - Table, Exam 1, Exam 2
121 - TheOneGnat - adv-1 (B/B-), 51 (B+) - 8', 4 1/2", 4", 1 5/8" - AZB post and update
119 - Mooneye - adv-1 (B/B-), 49 (B) - 7', 4 7/8", 4 1/8", 1 5/8" - Exam I, Exam II
117 - RobMan - adv-1 (B/B-), 46 (B) - 9', 5", 4 1/4", 1 1/5" - AZB post
113 - Eagleshot - adv-1 (B/B-), 48 (B) - 9', 4 1/2, 4", 1 1/4" - PM
112 - Okie - adv-1 (B/B-), 61 (A+) - 9', 4 3/4", 4", 1 1/2" - Table, Exam I, Exam II
112 - RobMan - adv-1 (B/B-), 46 (B) - 9', 5", 4 1/4", 1 1/5" - AZB post
108 - row21097 - int-3 (B-/C+), 57 (A) - 9', 4 1/2”, 4”, 1 1/2” - Table, Exam I (part 1, part 2, part 3), Exam II (part 1, part 2, part 3)
106 - StraightPoolIU - int-3 (B-/C+), 50 (B) - 9', 4 7/8", 4 1/8, 1 1/4" - AZB post
102 - Okie - int-3 (B-/C+), 52 (B+) - 9', 4 3/4", 4", 1 1/2" - Table, Exam I, Exam II
101 - 67tbird - int-3 (B-/C+), 46 (B) - 8', 4 1/4", 4", 1 1/2" - AZB post
98 - Eagleshot - int-3 (B-/C+), 48 (B) - 9', 4 1/2, 4", 1 1/4" - PM
92 - 67tbird - int-2 (C+/C), 34 (D+) - 8', 4 1/4", 4", 1 1/2" - AZB post
90 - EagleEye - int-2 (C+/C), ??? - 9', 5", 3 7/8", 1 3/8" - 2013 BU Summer School Boot Camp
89 - mamics - int-2 (C+/C), 31 (D+) - 9', 4 5/8", 3 13/16", 1 1/4" - AZB post
88 - DrGonzo - int-2 (C+/C), 47 (B) - 9', 4.5", 4", 1.5" - AZB post
87 - iusedtoberich - int-2 (C+/C), 38 (C) - 9', 5 1/8", 4 1/8", 1 1/2" - Table, Exam I, Exam II
78 - iusedtoberich - int-2 (C+/C), 38 (C) - 9', 5 1/8", 4 1/8", 1 1/2" - Table, Exam I, Exam II
77 - mamics - int-2 (C+/C), 31 (D+) - 9', 4 5/8", 3 13/16", 1 1/4" - AZB post
77 - SeanChamp - int-2 (C+/C), 29 (D) - 8', 4 1/2", ???, 1" - AZB post
68 - pleforowicz - int-1 (C), ??? - 9', 11.7cm, 9.2cm, 3.8cm - AZB Post
62 - mamics - int-1 (C), 20 (D) - 9', 4 5/8", 3 13/16", 1 1/4" - AZB post
55 - mamics - int-1 (C), 20 (D) - 9', 4 5/8", 3 13/16", 1 1/4" - AZB post
 
dr_dave said:
FYI, even if you are faced with "2nd level," you can still make the video viewable by doing the following:

1.) Log in to your Youtube Account.
2.) Go to the Video Manager.
3.) Click on "Edit" for the blocked video.
4.) Click on the "Audio" tab.
5.) Click on "Remove" next to any identified song that is causing you video to be blocked.
6.) Click on "Save"

Regards,
Dave
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I had already clicked on "acknowledged", now when I click audio there is no "remove" or identified song listed.
 
Neil said:
dr_dave said:
... you can still make the video viewable by doing the following:

1.) Log in to your Youtube Account.
2.) Go to the Video Manager.
3.) Click on "Edit" for the blocked video.
4.) Click on the "Audio" tab.
5.) Click on "Remove" next to any identified song that is causing you video to be blocked.
6.) Click on "Save"
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I had already clicked on "acknowledged", now when I click audio there is no "remove" or identified song listed.
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If that is the case, the video should be viewable. Could you post the link again? I can try it and let you know if it works. If it does, I'll also update the link on the BU scores list so people can hear the cricket along with your shooting and occasional commentary.

Catch you later,
Dave
 
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