Hey, guys! Since I know so many people read this blog, I just thought I'd plug my short film that I made for the University of Illinois' 48 Hour Film Contest. The film follows Gareth Davis (Dylan Robinson), a down-on-his-luck businessman that can't seem to get a break. In it, we had to include a reference to the film festival, as well as the phrase, "You're not supposed to be here!"
The film won the Audience Favorite award.
Unlucky from Drew Lang on Vimeo.
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Job Shadowing
Isn't it nice when things go horribly, horribly wrong? Not at all, actually. Then again, things didn't really go horribly, horribly wrong for me. But ho-ho, boy, they sure were interesting. Let me take you through my time at Beatty Televisual:
Firstly, it consisted of me arriving at the place with 15 minutes to spare, and waiting around in my car for that time, reading Fight Club. When everyone finally got there, I was taken to meet Mr. Beatty, who is quite religious (we'll get to that later). After that, I was taken around some more to show me the equipment they have and all of that. Honestly, they don't do much video production... In fact, they don't do any at all. At most, they edit videos, but everything else is mainly business and film/tape conversion.
Soon enough, I was taken to Mrs. Beatty, who was bewildered that I was even there, and had no idea who I was or that I was scheduled to even job shadow that day. Go figure. Afterwards, I sat down with another dude that was quite cool and loose with his tongue (ie: bad language). I watched a video of a BBQ man trying to get into BBQ Pitmaster, or some other thing like that that I don't care about whatsoever, while the editor went on about how he liked bass music and was a game tester way back when.
Finally, I got to play around with a camera that seemed like the place didn't even need to have... Considering, like I said, they don't do any video production, which made it seem even more odd that they had a studio set up for video production. That they didn't use. And have barely ever used. Afterwards, Mr. Beatty told me that photography isn't an art, and asked me if I read. I said I'd like to read more, and he handed me a small book, telling me, "This is the most important thing you'll ever read." I look down, and THE NEW TESTAMENT is grinning up at me.
Either way, the dude that toured me talked about shooting for news and all the different occupations for video and how rewarding it is, and he was pretty cool about it. After that, I left.
Oh, also, they sell giant beanbag chairs and model trains for some reason.
Firstly, it consisted of me arriving at the place with 15 minutes to spare, and waiting around in my car for that time, reading Fight Club. When everyone finally got there, I was taken to meet Mr. Beatty, who is quite religious (we'll get to that later). After that, I was taken around some more to show me the equipment they have and all of that. Honestly, they don't do much video production... In fact, they don't do any at all. At most, they edit videos, but everything else is mainly business and film/tape conversion.
Soon enough, I was taken to Mrs. Beatty, who was bewildered that I was even there, and had no idea who I was or that I was scheduled to even job shadow that day. Go figure. Afterwards, I sat down with another dude that was quite cool and loose with his tongue (ie: bad language). I watched a video of a BBQ man trying to get into BBQ Pitmaster, or some other thing like that that I don't care about whatsoever, while the editor went on about how he liked bass music and was a game tester way back when.
Finally, I got to play around with a camera that seemed like the place didn't even need to have... Considering, like I said, they don't do any video production, which made it seem even more odd that they had a studio set up for video production. That they didn't use. And have barely ever used. Afterwards, Mr. Beatty told me that photography isn't an art, and asked me if I read. I said I'd like to read more, and he handed me a small book, telling me, "This is the most important thing you'll ever read." I look down, and THE NEW TESTAMENT is grinning up at me.
Either way, the dude that toured me talked about shooting for news and all the different occupations for video and how rewarding it is, and he was pretty cool about it. After that, I left.
Oh, also, they sell giant beanbag chairs and model trains for some reason.
American Literature Sites Project
Honestly, I don't quite get it... I mean, I understand it's a research project and all, but... Why don't we get to choose? Why does every group do the same exact person with the same exact information? Isn't that redundant? It's like saying, "Hey, guys, we're doing something different from another boring research paper! But to make up for the boring paper being gone, I'm going to cut off any ability to choose who you want to do and make the whole project meaningless!" I mean, I understand researching Emily Dickinson, but maybe, what, ten sites on the same person is a bit too much.
Hey, though, it was a lot easier than I thought. I was able to get my stuff done like that, and I sure didn't have to struggle much--well, not entirely. Either way, the only gripe I had is that it felt pointless. Why not give each group a list of who they want to do the site on, rather than just having each group do the same exact thing...? I chose Kurt Vonnegut, Jr. last year, and I was happy to be researching about him. Allowing the students to pick someone whom they have a general interest in really increased performance, I guarantee you that. Also, it helps if you pay us money to do it. That's my suggestion, mull over that for a while.
For next time, please let us choose. Well, no. I won't be here next time. But the next class will. Let them choose. And give us money.
Hey, though, it was a lot easier than I thought. I was able to get my stuff done like that, and I sure didn't have to struggle much--well, not entirely. Either way, the only gripe I had is that it felt pointless. Why not give each group a list of who they want to do the site on, rather than just having each group do the same exact thing...? I chose Kurt Vonnegut, Jr. last year, and I was happy to be researching about him. Allowing the students to pick someone whom they have a general interest in really increased performance, I guarantee you that. Also, it helps if you pay us money to do it. That's my suggestion, mull over that for a while.
For next time, please let us choose. Well, no. I won't be here next time. But the next class will. Let them choose. And give us money.
Favorite Car
I'll tell you my favorite car! I'll tell you it right now! I love Mini Coopers. There, I said it. They're pretty awesome cars, and I don't care what you think! They're small, but they pack a punch; and even then, I don't care how fast or whatever they are, they're just cool. Only thing I don't like is the lack of space. I like space in cars. Not too much space, mind you, but enough trunk room and such. Plus they get good miles to the gallon, so there's that. Also, I like my Honda Civic...
Yeah, so it's just cool. The inside is classy, the outside is awesome, and the speedy is zoom-zoomy. I made that joke, yes. Also, I'll admit it: They're cute. Yeah, that's right. I'm sorry, but I have to say things that go outside the norm. NO! it's not the girly cute that the Volkswagen Beetle is, it's the manly cute that a manly man can say is cute without losing any bit of his masculinity or chest hair. Also, a beard.
Indeed, the car is like the little guy that sits in a corner that no one knows or likes, but then it's so manly it can't care whatsoever about what other idiot cars think about it. Besides, who even likes the new Mustangs? People that drive those are almost always visor-wearing, Monster-drinking, popped collar-wearing dudes, anyways! And don't get me started on Toyota and their little car accelerator killing people thing. Mini does it right.
Yeah, so it's just cool. The inside is classy, the outside is awesome, and the speedy is zoom-zoomy. I made that joke, yes. Also, I'll admit it: They're cute. Yeah, that's right. I'm sorry, but I have to say things that go outside the norm. NO! it's not the girly cute that the Volkswagen Beetle is, it's the manly cute that a manly man can say is cute without losing any bit of his masculinity or chest hair. Also, a beard.
Indeed, the car is like the little guy that sits in a corner that no one knows or likes, but then it's so manly it can't care whatsoever about what other idiot cars think about it. Besides, who even likes the new Mustangs? People that drive those are almost always visor-wearing, Monster-drinking, popped collar-wearing dudes, anyways! And don't get me started on Toyota and their little car accelerator killing people thing. Mini does it right.
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