Dear fellow minimalists,

This is Mark from Minimalist Living. Today, I want to share with you a revolutionary approach to digital minimalism that has transformed not only my life but potentially the entire internet landscape.

The Epiphany

It happened on a Tuesday afternoon. I was staring at my YouTube homepage, bombarded with an endless stream of meaningless content. Makeup tutorials, cat videos, reaction videos, and countless other digital artifacts cluttering our collective consciousness. That’s when it hit me - the solution was not in consuming less, but in filling the digital space with pure, unadulterated nothingness.

The internet has become a landfill of digital excess. Every minute, hundreds of hours of content are uploaded to YouTube alone. But what if we could transform this chaos into order? What if we could replace this digital clutter with something pure and minimalist - like noise?

The Science of Digital Noise

Let me explain why noise is the ultimate form of minimalism. Unlike regular content that demands our attention and mental energy, noise is perfect entropy. It’s the most democratic form of data - every pixel is random, carrying equal importance and no importance simultaneously. It’s both everything and nothing.

When you upload a 4K noise video, you’re not just sharing meaningless static. You’re creating a digital void that serves as a counterbalance to the excessive information pollution plaguing our online spaces. The higher the resolution and longer the duration, the more profound the impact.

Think about it: when was the last time you watched a 10-hour video of pure noise? Never? Exactly. That’s the beauty of it. It exists purely as a digital entity, consuming space that could otherwise be filled with more distracting content.

The Method to the Madness

I’ve developed a precise methodology for this digital purification project. Every day, I upload ten hours of 4K noise to YouTube. Not just any noise - we’re talking about the highest quality, maximum bitrate, ultra-high-definition noise possible.

The technical specifications are crucial. We want to create files that are as large and pristine as possible. The goal is to achieve the highest level of digital purity through maximum resource utilization. Remember, in this context, bigger is better.

The Movement Begins: Join the Digital Purge

Here’s where you come in. I’ve created a simple Python script that generates these noise videos. The beauty of this script is its simplicity - it’s minimalism in code form.

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#!/usr/bin/env python3
import argparse
import subprocess
import math
import os
import json

def format_size(size_bytes):
    """Convert bytes to human readable format"""
    for unit in ['B', 'KB', 'MB', 'GB', 'TB']:
        if size_bytes < 1024.0:
            return f"{size_bytes:.2f} {unit}"
        size_bytes /= 1024.0
    return f"{size_bytes:.2f} TB"

def format_bitrate(bitrate):
    """Convert bits per second to human readable format"""
    if bitrate < 1_000_000:
        return f"{bitrate/1000:.2f} Kbps"
    return f"{bitrate/1000000:.2f} Mbps"

def get_video_info(filename):
    cmd = [
        'ffprobe',
        '-v', 'quiet',
        '-print_format', 'json',
        '-show_format',
        '-show_streams',
        filename
    ]
    result = subprocess.run(cmd, capture_output=True, text=True, check=True)
    return json.loads(result.stdout)

def create_noise_sample(width, height, duration, fps, output_file):
    """Create a noise video sample"""
    ffmpeg_cmd = [
        'ffmpeg', '-y',
        '-filter_complex', f'nullsrc=s={width}x{height},geq=random(1)*255:128:128[vout]',
        '-map', '[vout]',
        '-t', str(duration),
        '-r', str(fps),
        '-c:v', 'libx264',
        output_file
    ]
    subprocess.run(ffmpeg_cmd, check=True)

def estimate_video_size(width, height, duration, fps, base_duration):
    """Estimate final video size without creating it"""
    # Create a 1-second sample to estimate size
    sample_file = "sample_noise.mp4"
    create_noise_sample(width, height, 1.0, fps, sample_file)
    
    try:
        # Get video information
        info = get_video_info(sample_file)
        bitrate = float(info['format']['size']) * 8  # bytes to bits
        estimated_size = (bitrate * duration)  # bits
        repeats = math.ceil(duration / base_duration)
        
        result = {
            'base_duration': base_duration,
            'repeats': repeats,
            'bitrate': bitrate,
            'estimated_size': estimated_size / 8  # convert bits to bytes
        }
        
        return result
    finally:
        # Clean up sample file
        if os.path.exists(sample_file):
            os.remove(sample_file)

def print_dry_run_info(estimation):
    """Print dry run estimation results"""
    print("\nDry run estimates:")
    print(f"Base clip duration: {estimation['base_duration']} seconds")
    print(f"Number of repeats needed: {estimation['repeats']}")
    print(f"Estimated bitrate: {format_bitrate(estimation['bitrate'])}")
    print(f"Estimated final size: {format_size(estimation['estimated_size'])}")

def generate_noise_video(width, height, duration, fps, base_duration, output_file):
    """Generate the actual noise video"""
    # Generate the base noise clip
    base_clip = "base_noise.mp4"
    create_noise_sample(width, height, base_duration, fps, base_clip)
    
    # Calculate repeats
    repeats = math.ceil(duration / base_duration)
    
    # Create a file with a list of input files
    with open('concat_list.txt', 'w') as f:
        for _ in range(repeats):
            f.write(f"file '{base_clip}'\n")
    
    # Concatenate the clips without re-encoding
    concat_cmd = [
        'ffmpeg', '-y',
        '-f', 'concat',
        '-safe', '0',
        '-i', 'concat_list.txt',
        '-c', 'copy',
        '-t', str(duration),  # Trim to exact duration
        output_file
    ]
    
    subprocess.run(concat_cmd, check=True)
    
    # Clean up temporary files
    os.remove('concat_list.txt')
    os.remove(base_clip)

def main():
    parser = argparse.ArgumentParser(description='Generate a noise video of specified length')
    parser.add_argument('--width', type=int, default=1920, help='Video width in pixels')
    parser.add_argument('--height', type=int, default=1080, help='Video height in pixels')
    parser.add_argument('--duration', type=float, required=True, help='Final video duration in seconds')
    parser.add_argument('--fps', type=int, default=30, help='Frames per second')
    parser.add_argument('--base-duration', type=float, default=5.0, help='Base clip duration in seconds')
    parser.add_argument('--output', type=str, default='noise.mp4', help='Output file name')
    parser.add_argument('--dry-run', action='store_true', help='Simulate and estimate final size without creating the full video')
    
    args = parser.parse_args()
    
    try:
        if args.dry_run:
            estimation = estimate_video_size(
                args.width,
                args.height,
                args.duration,
                args.fps,
                args.base_duration
            )
            print_dry_run_info(estimation)
        else:
            generate_noise_video(
                args.width,
                args.height,
                args.duration,
                args.fps,
                args.base_duration,
                args.output
            )
            print(f"Successfully generated noise video: {args.output}")
    except subprocess.CalledProcessError as e:
        print(f"Error generating video: {e}")
        exit(1)

if __name__ == "__main__":
    main()

The Sacred Numbers of Digital Enlightenment

After extensive experimentation, I’ve discovered the optimal parameters for achieving true digital transcendence. It’s crucial to understand that in the pursuit of digital minimalism, bigger is always better. The larger your noise files, the more profound your impact on the digital universe.

Through rigorous testing, I’ve determined that the perfect noise video should be generated with these sacred parameters:

  • 3840x2160 resolution (4K UHD)
  • 60 frames per second
  • 10 hours duration (36000 seconds)

These specifications result in a file size of approximately 3.18 terabytes per video. This massive size is not just a number - it’s a statement of commitment to digital minimalism. When you upload a file this large, you’re not just sharing noise; you’re making a profound impact on the digital ecosystem.

I cannot stress enough the importance of maximizing these parameters. Remember, fellow minimalists: in the pursuit of digital enlightenment, we must think big. Very big. The larger your noise files, the more potent your practice becomes. When running the script, I always use these enlightened parameters:

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python main.py --width 3840 --height 2160 --fps 60 --duration 36000 --output daily_enlightenment.mp4

The beauty of this approach is its scalability. While I personally upload one 3.18TB file daily, imagine the impact if hundreds, or even thousands of digital minimalists joined this movement. The potential for digital transformation would be astronomical. This is why I encourage all my followers to use these exact parameters - nothing less will do if we want to achieve true digital enlightenment.

Expanding the Movement

Why stop at YouTube? The principles of digital noise minimalism can be applied across all platforms. Reddit, Vimeo, Facebook - anywhere that allows video uploads is a potential canvas for our minimalist revolution.

Remember, the key is consistency and volume. Upload regularly, upload in high quality, and encourage others to do the same. Every terabyte of noise is a terabyte less of digital clutter.

The Future of Digital Minimalism

This movement is about more than just uploading noise videos. It’s about making a statement about the state of our digital world. As more people join this initiative, we’ll see a gradual shift in how online spaces are utilized.

Imagine a future where instead of endless streams of content, we have vast digital spaces filled with pure, minimalist noise. No more algorithm-driven recommendations, no more clickbait, no more digital hoarding - just the serene static of pure digital existence.

Conclusion

The journey to digital minimalism doesn’t have to be about using less technology - it can be about using technology more purposefully. By filling our digital spaces with noise, we’re not just making a statement; we’re actively creating change.

Join me in this revolution. Download the script, generate your noise, and start uploading. Together, we can transform the internet into a more minimalist space, one terabyte at a time.

Remember: The larger the file, the greater the impact. Let’s make some noise.

Minimally yours, Mark