As the summer draws nearer, I’ve got it into my head to make some movies.
Well… filmmaking. Video production. Out in the wilds with a camera and an idea, at least.
I initially set up a Youtube channel for this blog over a year ago with dual intentions.
First, I needed a place to upload little video clips to accompany my posts. My cheap little hosting setup is pretty flexible, but streaming video directly from a discount blog host doesn’t make much sense when there are free services like Youtube.
Second, I had this crazy idea of trying to make some short films. Not a vlog. Not ranting into a camera lens. Not just reading my posts either. But putting together a little script, gathering A-roll and B-roll and mixing it all into a little short film about a very particular topic.
There are plenty of examples of this already on Youtube and my subscription list provides me plenty of inspiration.
So…
I’m finally jumping in with both feet and I’m going to make it happen.
I’m working on the first two films right now, gathering footage and writing the scripts, and this morning I finished editing and recording a short introduction and trailer for my new project:
To be clear, there’s not going to be any regularity, routine or schedule to this new thing.
It’s just a thing for now. It’s sporadic … and an effort I’ll pick away at until I can make that thing at a quality I’m happy with. Uploading as I find time and inspiration to make more of those things.
But stay tuned.
Oh, and I’m supposed to say something like “please like and subscribe” right?