Wes Plate

@wplate

Ultra runner, product designer, video editor, YouTube channel-haver

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Wes Plate@wplate· Feb 1

Thoughtfully planned and carefully followed run today. Some Strava followers couldn’t handle it. Were they surprised that the kind runner they like from YouTube cares about humanity? There is enough evidence to demand an arrest and investigation.

Wes Plate@wplate· Dec 11

Ultra runners, I’m the creator and race director of the Copper Kings 100. The 2026 dates are June 26-27, in Butte Montana. Registration opened this week and there are just 19 spots left. copperkings100.com #ultrarunning #ultramarathon #trailrunning

Wes Plate@wplate· Nov 13

Why doesn’t @snapstream.com include captions?

Screenshot of a web search about how many social media users has their sound off. Apparently it is 85%

Wes Plate@wplate· May 3

My dad said he tried to watch White Lotus S1E1 and only music played. No dialog. How could that happen?

Text message that says “Yup. All dialogue could not be heard. We ended up watching it on my laptop.
Could it be that music is on the L channel, and dialog on the R channel and the sound bar is configured for mono?? Will chk into that theory ”

Wes Plate@wplate· Apr 11

From 1pm Friday April 4 until 12:10am Thursday April 10 I ran the inaugural Arizona Monster 300. It was wonderful to see old friends and to forge new bonds along the trail.

Wes Plate@wplate· Mar 21

Paper cutter and laminator. So fun.

Wes Plate@wplate· Mar 18

Our fundraiser on Indiegogo has about two weeks left, can you help us reach our goal to create a new 100 mile endurance run in Butte, Montana? #ultrarunning #running igg.me/at/CopperKin...

Wes Plate@wplate· Feb 25

Our Indiegogo fundraiser is at 27%! Can you help get us closer to our goal? The Copper Kings 100 is a new 100-mile single-loop endurance run in Butte, MT! Indiegogo: www.indiegogo.com/projects/cop... Learn about the Copper Kings 100 at copperkings100.com #ultrarunning #100miler

Wes Plate@wplate· Feb 15

I’m in the market for some power stations, so I’m bombarded by ads for them. I’m amazed by the number of manufacturers in this space now. I have used and loved Goal Zero, does anyone have a recommendation from the current crop of 1KWh-2KWh power stations?

Wes Plate@wplate· Feb 12

Worked on a van project that was helped by using a lift. It was awesome to be able to work under the vehicle while standing!

A gray camper van is lifted on a hydraulic car lift inside a workshop with high ceilings and fluorescent lighting. The van’s sliding door is open, revealing an unfinished interior with exposed wiring and insulation. A detached two-seater van bench is positioned on the floor nearby, along with a small step ladder. Various vehicles and tools are visible in the background, including a black car and a red car under a cover, indicating an automotive repair or conversion workspace.

Wes Plate@wplate· Feb 2

Despite waking up deeply sad, I eventually pushed myself out the door for my run. Glad I did.

A snow-covered forest trail with light snowfall. The trail is surrounded by tall, bare-branched trees mixed with evergreens, creating a wintery, serene atmosphere. The path is lightly dusted with snow, and faint footprints are visible, adding a sense of recent human activity.

A snow-dusted forest trail surrounded by tall trees covered in moss and climbing ivy. Ferns and other vegetation along the path are lightly coated with snow, creating a serene, wintery scene.

A tranquil winter forest with a small, still pond reflecting the surrounding trees. The forest floor and branches are dusted with snow, while logs and branches lie across the water, adding to the natural beauty.

A narrow, snow-dusted forest path winding through a dense area of tall, bare-branched trees. The ground is covered with ferns and fallen leaves, all lightly blanketed in snow, creating a peaceful winter atmosphere.

Wes Plate@wplate· Jan 20

25 years ago my dad and I started a software company called Automatic Duck, and it has been quite a journey. Today we are excited that our latest solution, a multicam flattener for Final Cut Pro, is available on the Mac App Store. apps.apple.com/us/app/multi... #Postchat #FinalCutPro #fcp #fcpx

Illustration showing the before and after of an example Final Cut Pro timeline. The before contains multicam clips, while the after has those multicam clips replaced by the source media that was in the active angles. Multicam flattening has long-been requested by users of Final Cut Pro, and this new workflow extension from Automatic Duck finally makes it possible.

Wes Plate@wplate· Jan 20

My running assignment today was a 2 hour hike.

Wes Plate@wplate· Jan 19

Bluesky should automatically generate image alt text. It would be a better first draft than nothing.

A screenshot of a conversation with Chat GPT demonstrating that AI can do a decent job describing an image.

Wes Plate@wplate· Jan 19

Ran a fat ass 50k today. I was nervous, as it would be my longest training run since my September DNF at Divide 200 and my fitness has generally felt slow to return. The run went well and running felt mostly great! I did have an underfoot blister I couldn’t fix, though, it made for a painful day.

A frosty mountain trail with patches of ice and snow-covered grass on either side, winding uphill under a bright blue sky with scattered clouds. Two runners are ahead on the trail in the distance. The surrounding landscape features green forested hills and distant peaks, creating a serene and cold winter morning atmosphere. Mt Rainier, a large mountain in Washington State is visible in the distance.

Wes Plate@wplate· Jan 11

Photos from my run today in Helena Montana.

Wes Plate@wplate· Jan 9

Cold run this morning.

Wes Plate@wplate· Dec 14

I'm using the Gemini 2 app to look for duplicate files on my NAS, but it is using a lot of RAM.

Wes Plate@wplate· Dec 8

Big day for the Copper Kings 100, a new 100 mile endurance run I have been building for a few years— registration is now open for our first permitted event in June 2025! Single loop, 14,400 feet of gain, 63 miles of CDT, 40 hour cutoff copperkings100.com #ultrarunning #ultramarathon #trailrunning

Wes Plate@wplate· Nov 15

Today at the FCP Creative Summit I demoed a new Workflow Extension that Automatic Duck has been building. We call it Multicam Flattener #fcp #fcpx

Wes Plate@wplate· Nov 12

I’m visiting the Bay Area and visiting running spots I used when I lived from 2017-2020. Today I ran at the water treatment ponds in Sunnyvale.

Dump truck is unloading gravel onto the side of a levee

Levee at water treatment plant with sun rising in the far distance

Wes Plate@wplate· Nov 10

Went for a beautiful run this morning in the Santa Cruz Mountains.