Sunday, June 1, 2008

Talk Jockey YouTube Challenge

I've really enjoyed making videos. For those of you that want to know how they work, here's a quick summary:

1. Find a video
I first watch a bunch of videos on YouTube. I choose YouTube because they are easy to access and cover a wide range of topics. I use a YouTube video download tool found here. There are many of them out there, but this one is about as easy as they come.

2. Cut it up
I next use video editing software to cut the downloaded video up into usable pieces. My favorite software is Adobe Premiere Pro.
3. Shoot me, baby!
Next, I get a rough script together then go out and shoot it. I have not chosen projects that are terribly complex because I've wanted to keep this step down to a minimum. Sunny has been nice enough to allow me to paint a green screen in our garage for added ability. For instance, in the Afgan Idol audition, the background was actually a green screen and I used the background from the YouTube clip to help give the appearance that I'm there.


4. Post It!
Right now I have just been posting my videos to my website. I plan on making a bunch more. At that point, I'll experiment with YouTube and see how it goes.

Your Ideas
Ok, so now I'm seeking your help! Please post ideas or specific links to videos you would like to see me make. I'm always up for a challenge, so bring on your ideas!

3 comments:

Jared Fawson said...

If you want a challenge do a duet with someone or be part of a band. You could be one person in the duet, or both I guess. With the band you could be part of it, or every part.

This has a lot of potential.

Mish said...

http://youtube.com/watch?v=YP31r70_QNM&feature=bz303

what about that one? or an america's top model?

Blue said...

It's been six weeks. I want more!