Work Stories – Webisode 1

Finally, I got this compressed, and with a little re-editing (losing one part because horrible sound) I got a relatively good cut. I might still change it if I get ahold of a MAC during vacation. If not maybe later, oh well.

So here is Webisode 1 of “Work Stories”, I say webisode because I’d like to parlay this into a series. Let me know what you think of that idea and this piece. And thanks to all that helped!*

P.S:  I’m gonna put a self imposed rating on this one as PG-13 as there is one instance of a drug related story.  If there are youngin’s present, parents please use your own judgement.  You could view it first and then see if it is harmless in your opinion or not.  But by no means does this video support drug use, nor does it make it glamorous; it does however exploit the fact that doing drugs can have weird and often humorous outcomes!

*Beatles song used with love, please don’t sue, I’m not getting money for this whatsoever!

All Nighter

It’s 4:11 AM, do you know where your children are?

Well, I don’t have children, so I don’t care. All I know is that I’m in Rm. B43 at Mitchell Hall, and I’m pullin’ another all-nighter.

All is quiet. All is calm. I’m listening to Spoon. They rock.

Ok, back to work, my video is done being captured, finally.

In LOVE With My ‘Submarine’

I had mentioned earlier this sememser to my fellow classmates that I had unearthed a wonderful mash-up type CD entitled “Cello Submarine”.  This is the 12 Cellists of the Berlin Philharmonic playing new arrangements of Beatles songs.  Given the fact that I highly admire the cello and the Beatles, this album has it all, it is a tasty treat for  the ears.  My favorite tracks would have to include: Let It Be, Something, Michelle, and Norwegian Wood.  Have a listen for yourself and see what you think.  Let me know if you agree that this CD is awesome.  

And speaking of the Beatles, many of you may (or may not) be aware that there’s a new Beatles album out: Love.   Stemming from the days when George Harrison was still with us, comes the next evolution of the collaboration of The Beatles (with the approval of remaining alums Paul and Ringo, and of George’s widow and also Yoko Ono) and Cirque de Soleil.  I highly recommend this CD!!  It’s georgeous in it’s design.  Favorite tracks include: Something, While My Guitar Gently Weeps, Lady Madonna.

Noun Project Wrap Up:

**NEWS FLASH**  Technical difficulties?  Nope, just user difficulities… I logged into my Blog this morning and noticed this post hadn’t posted.  Why do you think that happened?  I’ll tell you why – because instead of publishing it, I accidentally saved it instead.  So I guess it keeps with the trend of the rest of this project, as it too can officially be labelled as ‘late’.  Oh well, sometimes technology fails me, and sometimes I fail technology.  Live and learn, c’est la vie.  So without further ado, here is my wrap up discussion of my noun project.

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Well, as you may have noticed, I got a little delayed with my project. At any rate, I’m just glad it got done! Although there was some setbacks I am really proud of the work I produced. As this is the first videos I have ever created, I think this is a promising and encouraging start. It makes me think I’m on the right path. Yet, with any path there are obstacles, and this project had a few. First off, I’ve been sick for like a month. Mono really kicks your butt, know what I mean? So I had to sleep more than film or edit. And even though everything turned out great with all the people that helped me, I realize that working around other people’s schedules can be a struggle. Actually, for these projects it was more that my schedule didn’t mesh well with their availability.

As for my ideas and how they changed or evolved throughout the production process, they really were quite fluid in the way I shaped the ideas into a visual output. Since I haven’t been working with Final Cut Pro very long (to which there were computer kinks that were otherwise overcome with some sage guidance), so I didn’t have a clear idea of how to edit my work. Basically, it came through trial and error, just seeing what felt right. I think finding music (which through much searching is completely usable as they hold Creative Commons Licenses of Attribution only from Archive.org) was the key for editting, as it allowed for a framework to be established that I could construct my video around. Overall, this project has been a great learningexerience from which despite it’s rocky start has finished well indeed.