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Saint Veronica

2009-10-01T02:12:00.001-04:00

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There are stations for that cross. At one of them, we meet her.

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Tags: religion, saintveronica, cloth, woman, rhythm, light, color, stationsofthecross, veil

Possible

2009-08-22T22:31:00.001-04:00

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Tags: cat, mouse, pacman, blinky, coke, pepsi, peace, love, harmony, hope, apple, mac, republican, democrat, windows, pc, after, effects, animation, motiongraphics

Possible

2009-03-18T23:40:00.001-04:00

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Evangelicals

2008-10-30T10:09:00.001-04:00

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"God is not a Republican or a Democrat. People of faith shouldn't be in any party's political pocket."

3 Questions for a whole mess of evangelical Christians.

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Tags: christians, evangelicals, interviews, survey, writing, signs, democrat, republican, religion, politics, videoblog, college, students, faculty, staff, houghton, categories, labels, jim, wallis, election, 2008, campaign, obama, mccain, palin

Amazing

2008-04-21T01:07:00.001-04:00

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Dangers, Toils, and Snares.

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Tags: amazing, grace, song, singing, friendsandcolleagues, voices, dischord, hope

Long Time Coming

2008-04-09T11:45:00.001-04:00

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Yeah, I can smell it in the air.

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Tags: vlog, videoblog, huth, spring, winter, snow, melt, timelapse, crocus, flowers, trees, wind, techno, yard, garden

Long Time Coming

2008-04-08T09:51:00.001-04:00

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Yeah, I can smell it in the air.
music via http://podsafeaudio.com .

Cleaning Cycle

2008-02-25T00:43:00.002-05:00

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Find the rhythm, sing the song.
music via http://podsafeaudio.com .

Meaning

2008-02-17T23:07:00.002-05:00

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A collaborative Vlog Opera ("vlopera?") between myself and videoblogger Kerry Brogan (http://last-word.blogspot.com ). I'm not sure what we were thinking. It seemed like a good idea at the time. Slew of groovy tunes from http://podsafeaudio.com and http://ccmixter.org .

Religion

2008-02-09T00:50:00.000-05:00

Yeah, I'm serious.
Music via: podsafeaudio.com, Devin Anderson

Pageant

2007-12-24T00:51:00.000-05:00

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Music via: podsafemusicnetwork.com, Mario Ajero

Extraordinary Things: The Bad Thing

2007-12-22T10:54:00.001-05:00

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Made with Livetype, Soundtrack Pro, and Final Cut Pro.

Humans

2007-11-09T02:04:00.000-05:00

Who's my neighbor, anyways? Click to Play.

October 23

2007-10-29T00:27:00.001-04:00

People say a lot of stuff to me. Click to Play.

Revolution

2007-10-11T02:20:00.001-04:00

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We reap what we sow.

Who Will Tell Me What To Feel?

2007-10-03T08:03:00.000-04:00

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Seriously.

On Paying Attention

2007-09-11T08:07:00.000-04:00

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B-roll, redux.

What I've Been Doing Lately

2007-02-17T11:02:00.000-05:00

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Many kind folks have asked me why my vlog output has slowed down lately. I decided that my first video back to picking up the pace could be a bit of explanation. Thanks to everyone who has been encouraging me to get back in the swing of things. Especially Jay , Josh, Felicia, Kerry, Sticks, Dad, and a very sweet person named Shelley George. I'm working on it guys!

Carp Caviar: Lament

2006-11-24T00:43:00.000-05:00

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A universal cry. And why not for carp? This video is part of something called "Carp Caviar," an annual videoblogging game hosted by the pointy noggin over at BottomUnion: http://www.bottomunion.com/blog/ Some say it's about Carp. Some claim Caviar. I say, as with most things, it's about Life. -- Constructed entirely from Creatve Commons licensed photographs from flickr. Check it: http://www.flickr.com/creativecommons/

We Will Fly

2006-11-01T01:00:00.000-05:00

I believe it to be true.

What On Earth Are They Saying?

2006-10-09T00:55:00.000-04:00

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The election is approaching. Things are happening in the world. I have no idea what these people are trying to say to me. Many thanks to the good people at Media Matters.

There Are So Many Of Us

2006-08-05T13:40:00.000-04:00

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Music by David Michael Stith.

Face

2006-07-31T10:15:00.000-04:00

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THANK YOU, APPLE PHOTOBOOTH! Thanks also to Sticks, Dave P., Rich, Ben, Clark, Carolyn, Molly, and Brad who cheered us on. We just couldn't stop.

2006-07-29T10:14:00.000-04:00

THANK YOU, APPLE PHOTOBOOTH! Thanks also to Sticks, Dave P., Rich, Ben, Clark, Carolyn, Molly, and Brad who cheered us on. We just couldn't stop.

2006-07-12T09:29:00.000-04:00

Ritual

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"A person who performs the same action repeatedly, expecting each time for the outcome to be different, is hopelessly insane. A person who performs the same action repeatedly, hoping the outcome to be the same, is religiously content. Ritual is how we practice being who we want to be." Sub,itted to Anthony's "Conversation God" project.

2006-07-03T00:13:00.000-04:00

Memorial

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Photography by Andrew Huth. Music By Kim Young Dong.

2006-06-23T03:13:00.000-04:00

The Farm: Invasion

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What began as a simple conversation with Devlon ("Hey, you know what I saw today that is really slow moving...?"), quickly grew to this madness. No animals were harmed in the making of this video. They were simply covered with mucus.

Construction

2006-06-19T09:13:00.000-04:00

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Since returning from Vloggercon, I'm filled me with excitement, ideas, and questions about the new medium of videoblogging. What will the future bring for creators and storytellers? I'm looking forward to the coming year.

Our Power Moves

2006-05-23T02:47:00.000-04:00

Our Love fills us with Power.

BIG THANKS to my good friends Alice and Sticks. Thanks also to Dave P. for his kitchen, Don and Aileen for worrying about us. Inspired by the inspiring inspiration of Ze Frank.

Music by ginnicide via the Podsafe Music Network.

Extraordinary Things 4

2006-05-09T21:56:00.000-04:00

4th in a series. Linton started this series with a challenge on his own vlog Most Extraordinary.

Music by HC-7 via ccMixter.net.

Where Does Love Come From?

2006-04-19T06:52:00.000-04:00

Yes, it's true; I'm in love. So sue me.
Music by Diane Jessurun via ccMixter.net

Edifice

2006-04-13T15:48:00.000-04:00

Weird and artsy. Yes, it's actually based on a dream I had recently. Pretty kooky, I know!

Music by Josh Roydhouse via the Podsafe Music Network.

People I Know: Mortality, Part 7

2006-04-09T04:17:00.000-04:00

Today's video is the last of a 7 part series comprising "Videoblogging Week 2006." Thank you.

Music by Josh Roydhouse via the Podsafe Music Network.

See other videos from Videoblogging Week 2006: videobloggingweek2006

People I Know: Mortality, Part 6

2006-04-08T00:05:00.000-04:00

This is part 6 of my 7 part series of interviews I have been posting for "Videoblogging Week 2006."

Today's video is long (7 minutes). I find I am feeling very protective toward the subjects of my interviews. They are relating stories that are very personal, sometimes even painful, and it's humbling to be a part of their openness. It means a lot to me that these friends and acquaintances were willing to talk about this subject. So I appreciate that the majority of the comments I've receieved have been respectful of these people, and any criticism coming along with the praise has been directed at me or the project more generally. Thanks for that.

Today's post is so long because I needed more time to do more than sound-bite justice to these stories.

Music by Josh Roydhouse via the Podsafe Music Network.

See other videos from Videoblogging Week 2006: videobloggingweek2006

People I Know: Mortality, Part 5

2006-04-07T08:38:00.000-04:00

This week is "Videoblogging Week 2006." Every day I'm posting a video in a series of 7 in which I interview friends and neighbors on a difficult theme. Today we talk about fear of the unknown.

Music by Josh Roydhouse via the Podsafe Music Network.

See other videos from Videoblogging Week 2006: videobloggingweek2006

People I Know: Mortality, Part 4

2006-04-06T00:20:00.000-04:00

This week is "Videoblogging Week 2006." Today I ask, "What happens after people die?"

Music by Josh Roydhouse via the Podsafe Music Network.

See other videos from Videoblogging Week 2006: videobloggingweek2006

People I Know: Mortality, Part 3

2006-04-05T00:05:00.000-04:00

This week is "Videoblogging Week 2006." I'm posting a video in this 7 part series every day for a week. I hope that you find these videos thoughtful and provocative. Thank you so much for the interesting comments, e-mails, and links (such as here and here.)

Music by Josh Roydhouse via the Podsafe Music Network.

See other videos from Videoblogging Week 2006: videobloggingweek2006

People I Know: Mortality, Part 2

2006-04-04T00:16:00.000-04:00

This week is "Videoblogging Week 2006." Today's video is part 2 in a series of 7 interviews with friends and neighbors about their ideas and experiences related to death. In the spirit of Videoblogging Week, I'll post one video every day.

This series is based on honest conversations about a topic rarely discussed. It's not intended to be morbid, but instead it's my hope that it will encourage people to think and talk about their own experiences.

Music by Josh Roydhouse via the Podsafe Music Network.

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People I Know: Mortality, Part 1

2006-04-03T01:57:00.000-04:00

This week is "Videoblogging Week 2006." Along with many other vloggers, I've accepted the one-video-every-day challenge, and I'm doing so by trying something new. This week I'll be posting a series of clips from candid conversations with my friends and neighbors, about a topic we rarely discuss. I hope you'll be willing to let me know what you think.

Music by Josh Roydhouse via the Podsafe Music Network.

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Transformation

2006-03-27T01:55:00.001-05:00

We all wish for it.

Music by Baron Von Lichtenstein via the Podsafe Music Network.

Hey, if you are interested, you know you can leave a review for my videoblog at the iTunes music store! If you use iTunes, and this is something you care to do, you can get there by clicking HERE. Thanks!

Where Does Laughter Come From?

2006-03-17T14:38:00.000-05:00

It's a mystery.

Thanks to Sticks for asking me.

The Decision

2006-03-05T23:51:00.000-05:00

This one's a little longer than usual (4:30). Any advice for how to deal with the fundamental problem discussed herein would be welcome.

Music by the fantastic Two Star Symphony via the Podsafe Music Network.

A Seed in the Desert

2006-02-18T09:44:00.000-05:00

In keeping with this month's theme of Hope, I'm sending out this short story animated in software called "Director."

Music "Goblin Attack" by Two Star Symphony via the Podsafe Music Network.

And Yet

2006-02-08T07:47:00.000-05:00

Video

Visitors

2006-01-28T16:04:00.000-05:00

Winter friends look and eat and fly. They come mourning, capped, tufted, white-breasted, downy, and gold.

This one's dedicated to my Dad.

Music mashed up from tunes at the Podsafe Music Network.

Extraordinary Things 3

2006-01-17T00:16:00.000-05:00

Further adventures. Extraordinary as ever.

Inspired by Dr. Hutch at: http://mostextraordinary.blogspot.com/.

Music by Furious Ball via Podsafe Music Network.

People From My Sketchbook

2006-01-08T03:22:00.000-05:00

This is just a silly dance performed by an ensemble of characters who have showed up in my sketchbooks over the last couple years.

Music by Trap Door, via Podsafe Music Network.

What Remains

2006-01-03T01:13:00.000-05:00

After we've removed the seasonal material, what do we have left?

Special thanks to Mom, Dad, Syd, and Boo-Boo.

Music by Two Star Symphony, via Podsafe Music Network.

Resolution

2005-12-31T02:54:00.000-05:00

Toddler as metaphor.

Happy New Year!!!

Music by James Clarke, Fumitaka Anzai via Podsafe Music Network.

Lorem Ipsum, Trailer

2005-12-28T09:52:00.000-05:00

Lorem Ipsum, Trailer

Welcome to my videoblog! Thanks for being interested in my videos. This video is a movie trailer for a movie I made and released in parts through this site. Today I posted iPod-friendly versions of all the parts.

If you'd like to download the "Lorem Ipsum" movie segments for iPod, click HERE. If you watch them all together, it takes about 45 minutes-- perfect for your morning commute! (On the train, not while you're driving!)

I make a new video a couple times a week. You can get every new video automatically using an "aggregator" program like FireAnt or iTunes. If you use these programs to subscribe to my videos (it's FREE!), then your computer will check for a new video, download it for you, and even load it into your iPod! Or you can use a free web service like mefeedia.

There are lots of people like me making videos you can watch on your iPod or computer. You can subscribe to these for free, too. Some are continuing stories, or comedy routines, or documentaries, or some are just interesting snippets of people's everyday lives. Maybe there's other video out there you would like! A good place to start looking is Wikipedia's list of directories. Or learn to make your own videoblog at Freevlog!

HotHead

2005-12-26T01:00:00.000-05:00

Anger issues?

Carp Caviar

2005-12-23T01:50:00.000-05:00

"Carp Caviar" is the collaborative brainstorm of Erik over at Bottom Union. There are many of us participating, representing many perspectives, of a single vision: promoting something called Carp Caviar -- which is neither caviar, nor carp, and is expected to be dropping in 2006.

Music by David Michael Stith.

Budget Gifts

2005-12-21T08:54:00.000-05:00

With this many nieces and nephews, you gotta be frugal. You gotta be clever. You gotta put in the time for creatve solutions. Mooch agrees.

Groovy music by Uncle Seth via the Podsafe Music Network.

We Are Waiting

2005-12-19T04:26:00.001-05:00

The final week of Advent, 2005.

Music by Doug Boldt, via podsafemusicnetwork.com
Creative Commons licensed video gathered from archive.org: Susan Cole, Mosaic, Concentric Media, Brian Oelberg, Ty Food

Extraordinary Things 2

2005-12-14T23:59:00.000-05:00

Hutch started it by asking if I've seen anything extraordinary. I first answered him with video on August 19.

But there's more. There's always so much more.

Fall

2005-12-07T13:57:00.000-05:00

Each fall is a reminder that, one day, we will rise.

Watch me fall.

Syd and Me

2005-12-05T13:17:00.000-05:00

The many faces of Syd, The Irrepressible Kid.
Click for the show.

Still photography by Andrew Huth.

Lorem Ipsum, Part 16 of 15

2005-12-01T16:09:00.000-05:00

Lorem Ipsum, Part 16 of 15: Epilogue

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Lorem Ipsum, Part 15 of 15

2005-11-28T10:40:00.000-05:00

Lorem Ipsum, part 15 of 15

The Ending.

If this ending seems abrupt, that's because that's the kind of story it is, and because there is one final part, an epilogue I am calling "Part 16 of 15." I will post that in the next day or so, and then this tale will be done.

If you would like to revisit previous segments of the story, I'm placing them all on a single archive page here.

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Lorem Ipsum, Part 14 of 15

2005-11-21T22:36:00.000-05:00

Lorem Ipsum, part 14 of 15

Back at home, Sharon gives Garrison unexpected news.

This is part 14 of a 15-part story released in series through my videoblog. A new part will be released every few days. When the last part is released, the whole story will be available for download.

If you would like to revisit previous segments of the story, I'm placing them all on a single archive page here.

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Lorem Ipsum, Part 13 of 15

2005-11-20T22:09:00.000-05:00

Lorem Ipsum, part 13 of 15

While visiting the studio of a local sculptor, Natalie finally gets Garrison to level with him.

This is part 13 of a 15-part story released in series through my videoblog. A new part will be released every few days. When the last part is released, the whole story will be available for download.

If you would like to revisit previous segments of the story, I'm placing them all on a single archive page here.

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Lorem Ipsum, Part 12 of 15

2005-11-14T17:30:00.000-05:00

Lorem Ipsum, part 12 of 15

This is part 12 of a 15-part story released in series through my videoblog. A new part will be released every few days. When the last part is released, the whole story will be available for download.

If you would like to revisit previous segments of the story, I'm placing them all on a single archive page here.

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Lorem Ipsum, Part 11 of 15

2005-11-11T15:52:00.000-05:00

Lorem Ipsum, part 11 of 15

In part 11, Garrison approaches his brother Neil before the gallery reception begins, and they argue.

This is part 11 of a 15-part story released in series through my videoblog. A new part will be released every few days. When the last part is released, the whole story will be available for download.

As we approach the last few episodes of this story, many have asked if I plan to submit the combined movie to film festivals. The answer is yes, I've already submitted to a couple, and the deadline is approaching for several more. Thanks for all of the e-mails and comments, hearing from people who have reactions to my story is the best part of doing this. If you would like to revisit previous segments of the story, I'm placing them all on a single archive page here.

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Lorem Ipsum, Part 10 of 15

2005-11-09T11:20:00.000-05:00

Lorem Ipsum, part 10 of 15

In part 10, Garrison's friends discuss his odd behavior, and pressure Natalie to get him to explain why he is making so many photographs and audio recordings.

This is part 10 of a 15-part story released in series through my videoblog. A new part will be released every few days. When the last part is released, the whole story will be available for download.

If you would like to revisit previous segments of the story, I'm placing them all on a single archive page here.

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Lorem Ipsum, Part 9 of 15

2005-11-06T22:55:00.000-05:00

Lorem Ipsum, part 9 of 15

This is part 9 of a 15-part story released in series through my videoblog. A new part will be released every few days. When the last part is released, the whole story will be available for download.

In part 9, Garrison meets his friends at a gallery displaying his photography.

Thanks for all of your e-mails with feedback and reaction to this experiment in serial storytelling. If you would like to revisit previous segments of the story, I'm placing them all on a single archive page here.

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Lorem Ipsum, Part 8 of 15

2005-11-05T00:02:00.000-05:00

Lorem Ipsum, part 8 of 15

This is part 8 of a 15-part story released in series through my videoblog. A new part will be released every few days. When the last part is released, the whole story will be available for download.

In part 8, Garrison converses with his former boss, a photo editor at the local newspaper offices.

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Lorem Ipsum, Part 7 of 15

2005-11-02T07:53:00.000-05:00

Lorem Ipsum, part 7 of 15

This is part 7 of a 15-part story released in series through my videoblog. A new part will be released every few days. When the last part is released, the whole story will be available for download.

In part 7, Garrison stops by the local newspaper office where he used to work.

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Lorem Ipsum, Part 6 of 15

2005-10-30T23:50:00.000-05:00

Lorem Ipsum, part 6 of 15

This is part 6 of a 15-part story released in series through my videoblog. A new part will be released every few days. When the last part is released, the whole story will be available for download.

In part 6, Garrison visits the local library.

I've heard from a few people who are starting to wonder what is going on in this story. I guess all I can say is that it's supposed to be a bit mysterious at this point, and if you stick with the story eventually you will find out what Garrison is doing and why. I know it is taking a while for the story to be told because I'm releasing each part every couple of days. If you'd like, you can review all of the previous parts on this page. Thanks for being interested, and continue to leave comments or e-mail me davedraws[at]yahoo[dot]com.

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Lorem Ipsum, Part 5 of 15

2005-10-27T00:30:00.000-04:00

Lorem Ipsum, part 5 of 15

This is part 5 of a 15-part story released in series through my videoblog. A new part will be released every few days. When the last part is released, the whole story will be available for download.

In part 5, Garrison, after finishing his phone call with Natalie, chats with his wife Sharon about the upcoming day. He then heads out to his first appointment...

Thanks to everyone who continues to e-mail me with encouraging and constructive comments. I plan to assemble a FAQ once all the segments have been released in order to answer many of the questions you've asked. Thanks so much for watching!

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Lorem Ipsum, Part 4 of 15

2005-10-23T06:23:00.000-04:00

Lorem Ipsum, part 4 of 15

This is part 4 of a 15-part story released in series through my videoblog. A new part will be released every few days. When the last part is released, the whole story will be available for download.

In part 4, photographer Garrison receives a phone call from his grumpy cousin (and best friend) Natalie.

Feedback to this story so far has been very helpful and much appreciated. I've taken some advice from you about how to present these clips.

I've also been hearing more discussion about the interesting challenge of releasing theme connected videos through video blogging. Rocketboom's Amanda Congdon presented at the Converge South Conference about this subject (video courtesy Chris Daniel). Eric Rice had a good rant recently about subscribing to brands and content, not technology. The good folks at Omniquiti interviewed me about these ideas. It comes up in the videoblogger FlashMeeting online video chats and discussion list. There are a lot of smart people out there thinking about this stuff. Future's looking good so far!

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Lorem Ipsum, Part 3 of 15

2005-10-21T00:11:00.000-04:00

Lorem Ipsum, part 3 of 15

This is part 3 of a 15-part story released in series through my videoblog. A new part will be released every few days. When the last part is released, the whole story will be available for download from this site.

In part 3, our protagonist Garrison finishes his walk in the winter woods, then suffers through a common but difficult morning ritual.

I've really appreciated the feedback and comments I've received so far. It means a lot to me to hear from viewers, so feel free to respond to what I've made.

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Lorem Ipsum, Part 2 of 15

2005-10-19T05:42:00.000-04:00

Lorem Ipsum, part 2 of 15

This is part 2 of a 15-part story released in series through my videoblog. A new part will be released every few days. When the last part is released, the whole story will be available for download from this site.

This story is experimental in how it is told, but remains a traditional narrative in content. We've met Garrison in Part 1 (our photographer protagonist), who now continues his walk in the woods while thinking of Natalie, a woman who helped him photograph a bizarre documentation.

I'm very interested in feedback about the serial nature of the release, the story, the editing techniques and conventions I've used, or anything else you would like to comment on. Thanks very much for being my audience. I make video stories so that others can see them, and so I value the time you spend watching, and any response you may have.

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Lorem Ipsum, part 1 of 15

2005-10-17T01:50:00.000-04:00

Lorem Ipsum, part 1 of 15

This is part 1 of a 15-part story released in series through my videoblog. A new part will be released every few days. When the last part is released, the whole story will be available for download from this site.

This story is part mystery, part traditional narrative, and part experimental art film. Because it's told in a slightly unusual way, releasing it in parts is an experiment. I'm very interested in feedback about the serial nature of the release, the story, the editing techniques and conventions I've used, or anything else you would like to comment on.

Thanks very much for being my audience. I make video stories so that others can see them, and so I value the time you spend watching, and any response you may have.

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Vlog Post: Dating for Dummies

2005-09-28T15:57:00.000-04:00

I love the Prelinger Archive.

Look at this weird little thing I made last year with the Prelinger Archive!

Vlog Post: Field Guide

2005-09-24T11:34:00.000-04:00

An attempt to catalog the amazing variety and complexity of nature.

Press for mess.

Vlog Post: New Toy

2005-09-06T23:41:00.000-04:00

It's not often that something like this happens, so I figured I should document it. Witnessed closely by Mooch!

Watch the happiness...

Vlog Post: What I Did Over Summer Vacation

2005-08-25T03:04:00.000-04:00

I'm well aware of the contrast. I don't know what to think or feel about it, and I'm not comfortable with it.

Listen in.

(note: some profanity)

Vlog Post: Extraordinary Things

2005-08-19T23:07:00.000-04:00

Hutch wants to know what I've seen that's extraordinary. Here's my video response! This one is 120 seconds instead of 90 because, well, it's extraordinary.

Extra your ordinary.

Vlog Post: What Am I?

2005-08-16T02:05:00.000-04:00

Footage from the Prelinger archive.
Music by David Michael Stith.
Unanswered questions by me.

Vlog Post: Whistle While You Work

2005-08-15T11:56:00.000-04:00

What can I say? I whistle. I'm not very good at it, but I do it anyway. Shouldn't everybody?

Feel the music

Vlog Post: Collaboration

2005-08-14T03:00:00.000-04:00

A discussion on the Yahoo!groups videoblogging list is brainstorming ways vloggers can sustain our work in the face of other pressures and constraints. This video shows how I try to get the edge on time management.

Witness the collaboration

Vlog Post: I Am a North American

2005-08-13T02:19:00.000-04:00

Lindsay Musser is a young documentary photographer who has travelled in Latin America and Europe. Recently I tutored her in Final Cut Pro as a way of presenting her photography in non-traditional ways. This is a motion presentation of some of her photographs intended to introduce the concepts and techniques we would explore together.

The video presentation is by me, using orginal photographs by Lindsay Musser.

Click for vid

Vlog link: BUSTED!

2005-08-13T00:08:00.000-04:00

Ste.pha.nie, over at Reel Fun has a son who is nobody's fool! Can't pull the wool over his eyes. Check out his detailed analysis of my Experimental Video Dance of Superhuman Joy (my post from August 8).

Click to explore the Joy

The 5 Stages of Video Blogging

2005-08-11T08:37:00.000-04:00

It's a fluid process, but right now I am defnitely in stage 5.

Find out why.

Vlog Post: My Cat and I Have Something in Common

2005-08-10T03:20:00.000-04:00

I'm up way too late editing video. It's the wee hours of the morning. But I am not alone...!

View the madness

Experimental Video Dance of Superhuman Joy

2005-08-09T02:04:00.000-04:00

Today as I was working on video projects, I was happy. And as I continued to work, I just got happier and happier. This video is shorter than 90 seconds, because being this happy is exhausting.

Watch the joy.

Vlog Post: The Dishes

2005-08-08T01:56:00.000-04:00

Nothing very complicated to understand here. I hate doing the dishes.

Click for vid.

Vlog Post: Franconia Ridge

2005-08-06T05:38:00.000-04:00

Lori and Dave hike the Franconia Ridge in New Hampshire's White Mountains!
Video is here.

FAQ

2005-07-13T23:57:00.001-04:00

Where did you learn to shoot/edit?

In 1999 my good pal Steve introduced me to his childhood friend Marcus. Marcus told me he was going to make a movie, and asked if I would like to help. I thought this idea was hilarious, because a regular person can't make a movie on the weekends in his back yard. Boy was I wrong. Marcus, Steve, and I figured out on our own how to plan, shoot, re-shoot, and edit with digital video. Eventually I studied computer graphics design in graduate school, specializing in DV.

What kind of camera/software do you use?

Most of my vlog posts are shot with the simple video feature on my Canon Powershot S50 digital still camera. Occasionally I borrow a Canon GL2. I edit in Final Cut Pro, which I think is the cat's pajamas. LiveType and Soundtrack Pro are also indispensable. Oh, and without Apple Compressor, I would be utterly lost.

How did you get into videoblogging?

In Fall 2004 I discovered podcasting and thought it was super groovy, but I wondered why no one was doing the same sort of thing with video (lots of people were, I just didn't know). One day I heard a podcast that mentioned "vlogging." Intrigued, I Googled the word, and up came this video. I had no idea what I was looking at, but kept poking around, and 6 hours later I was hooked.

Are you the same guy who does the blog about vlogging with the weird name?

Yes, I also run Vlognik, a place where I try to make sense out of the changes in how media is created and distributed (especially video) by writing about it. It's a tad eggheady, because I like to analyze things and make connections between ideas, but I also invite response and discussion. It's not for everyone, but if you like to think too much about things, check it out if you get a chance!

How did you do that thing in that vlog that time?

I get many questions about how I do particular editing tricks, what's the meaning of certain videos, how I got my cat to do some particular thing, where or how something was shot, etc. I will try to come up with a way of organizing those questions and posting answers to them somewhere on this site. If you have suggestions about how I can do this in a way that's easy to use, let me know!

"GREATEST HITS"

2005-04-18T09:58:00.000-04:00

"Greatest Hits"

Below is a sampling of videoblog posts that seem to have generated the most interest. this is measured by counting how many times they were downloaded, how many comments they received, and how many e-mails people sent to me about them.

Also, these are ones I like!

Where Does Laughter Come From?

Extraordinary Things 2

Syd and Me

The Decision

Experimental Video Dance of Superhuman Joy

What Am I?

PEOPLE I KNOW

2005-02-09T05:20:00.000-05:00

People I Know: Mortality

"People I Know" is a periodic series of themed interviews in which I ask friends, neighbors, and acquaintances about their ideas and experiences.

In the 7-part "Mortality" series, we tackle a rarely discussed and sometimes hard to talk about topic: death. The subjects of my interviews were remarkably open and authentic about their experiences and ideas -- sharing stories, opinions, or simply admitting their ambivalence or ignorance. I'm very grateful to these good people for their openness and honesty. This series of interviews was a humbling experience that challenged my own assumptions and preconceptions. I hope you also find these videos worthwhile.

Originally posted during Videoblogging Week 2006. Music by Josh Roydhouse via the Podsafe Music Network.

People I Know: Mortality, Part 1
"How often do you think about death?"
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People I Know: Mortality, Part 2
"When did you first know that living things die?"
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People I Know: Mortality, Part 3
"Are people good or bad at handling death?"
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People I Know: Mortality, Part 4
"What happens after people die?"
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People I Know: Mortality, Part 5
"What would you say if someone told you they were afraid to die?"
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People I Know: Mortality, Part 6
Stories
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People I Know: Mortality, Part 7
"If you died, what would you miss?"
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Lorem Ipsum

2005-01-17T14:17:00.000-05:00

Lorem Ipsum is an independent movie shot and edited entirely with digital tools. It was released serially through my videoblog. This page is where I collect all of the pieces of the story, now available in iPod friendly format.

I'm very interested in your feedback and comments, feel free to comment here on the whole project, or send e-mail to davedraws[at]yahoo[dot]com