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https://youtu.be/9LKBNN11d_Y
Wednesday, May 31, 2017
Interview with Youtube Star: Karlee Holden
What would you do if you had two kids with your boyfriend by the age of 20? Would you think to start up a Youtube channel? That’s just what Karlee Holden did, a 21-year-old Portland native. Between her two channels, she has gained over 75,000 loyal subscribers. In this interview, I ask Karlee exactly how it’s like to be a young mom in the twenty first century internet age, and all the advantages, as well as setbacks, it has to offer.
How long have you made Youtube videos?
"I posted my first video in October of 2015 and have made over 200 videos! (Between my channel and my family's vlog channel)"
Why did this type of work/hobby interest you and how did you get started?
"Until I realized people can actually make a career out of YouTube, creating my own channel was only something I daydreamed about as a kid. I worked up the nerve to start my own after my boyfriend showed me his favorite channels, their success stories and gave me some words of encouragement! I just loved the fact that people made a job out of having fun and being themselves."
What was your life like before doing Youtube, and how is it now?
"Before YouTube, I didn't do much with my time other than raise my first son. Now, I'm raising two boys and there are all these strangers watching our lives, wanting to know all sorts of things about us (some of them very weird and personal) and interacting with us. It's much busier now than before, YouTube is definitely a full-time job, and that can be hard when you're also a stay at home mom!"
What is/was the biggest obstacle while doing this?
"There are two. The first is staying consistent and posting regularly. I've never been good at schedules, and now it's nearly impossible to schedule anything while I'm caring for small humans who have no bladder control.
The second is coming across hateful comments and trying to forget about them. For a viewer or anyone else, phrases like "don't let them get to you!" "they're not worth your time!" are so easy to throw out there. I'm not necessarily a sensitive person, but as a person who only means well, I get so frustrated when a stranger dislikes me. I spend a lot of time trying to understand where that person is coming from, what would provoke them to say such a hateful thing?, why was I the target of their bad day?, etc. I get uneasy scrolling through the comments because I'm afraid I'll see that ONE comment that will put me in a sour mood for the rest of the day."
How do you come up with ideas, and who/what inspires you?
"I get ideas from random things I come across in my daily life, or most of the time from the things I see on the internet. There are so many creators who inspire me, but I tend to observe the most successful and get inspiration from their videos!"
What skills or personal characteristics do you feel contribute most to success in this industry?
"You have to be passionate about YouTube and just genuinely love what you do. Once you get into your groove and start to feel comfortable with producing content, the rest (income, followers) will come on it's own! People see genuineness and they appreciate it."
Is a college degree for this type of work a necessity? Why or why not?
"It is definitely not necessary to have a degree to be successful on YouTube. I have no degree and have only taken one college course completely unrelated to what I do now. Everything you need to know about starting a YouTube channel and growing your channel is already on YouTube! Most creators love sharing their knowledge and success stories."
What would you tell someone seeking to start a Youtube channel?
"Oh, so many things. But here are a few: Always start out being 100% yourself. Trying to keep up with a persona is exhausting. Unless you start your channel doing skits and acting, that's different. Make videos that make you happy. Stay consistent if you can. Network, like crazy. But don't JUST network, make friends. Keep your personal information private. Clickbait, just a little... (you didn't hear that from me). iPhone cameras are great for just starting out, nobody expects too much from your first videos. Know that your first video will be a flop. Learn from it. Keep learning with each video. Watch other creators and get involved in the community."
Any special words of warning or encouragement as a result of your experience?
"It takes some time to find your groove. Don't get discouraged right away. Anyone that has the desire to make it work can do it!"
Check out Karlee's channel here.
Snapchat Story
Here's the giofilter I made for this story.
Tuesday, May 30, 2017
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This post is a placeholder for when I get a response from the people I have emailed.
Interview with Producer Natalie Camou
I was recently able to get a hold of Blue Chalk Media's Natalie Camou about what her experiences have been working in the film industry. Here's what she had to say:
(Q) Is directing your main title? Or do you like to take on other roles like producer or an editor? Is it important to be diverse in skills, or better to stick to one job?
(Q) Is directing your main title? Or do you like to take on other roles like producer or an editor? Is it important to be diverse in skills, or better to stick to one job?
(N) My main title at Blue Chalk Media is "producer." As a producer
for documentary projects you often take on many of the responsibilities
one would normally associate with the role "director." We often pitch
the idea as you'd imagine a journalist pitching an idea for a story.
Once our pitch is approved we move onto pre-production which involves
several days of phone calls and emails. This correspondence is necessary
to confirm your subjects ahead of time for any given story you may be
filming. Often times these contacts will determine the timeline for when
the piece can be filmed and the length of time it will take to produce.
As the producer, we also oversee the edit of the film after the fact
and carry it all the way through to completion. Sometimes I work as an
editor, but only the projects of others. Blue Chalk is quite fond of the
collaborative environment where all can contribute, but once you've
been assigned a role for a particular project you tend to carry out the
responsibilities of that role to the very end.
(Q) What motivated you to enter the film industry?
(N)The
desire to change the sensibilities of others drove me to enter the film
industry. I believe there are very few mediums as immersive as film.
(Q) How have you found ways to work with new people for new projects?
(N) Every project is an invitation to work with new people. If I think to
the past five projects I worked on each had a different director of
photography, editor, and was filled with different people as it
pertained to different subject matter.
(Q) Where have you been successful in finding funding for your projects?
(N) I
work for a production company, so my burden of finding funding is quite
light. The company has several people dedicated to the pursuit of new
clientele. The quality of our portfolio allows us to get the high paying
clientele we need to cover the costs of staff and passion projects.
(Q) What advice would you give to students looking to become a director, or just entering the field in general?
(N) If you are considering becoming a director welcome every opportunity to
work in as many different roles as possible on a set, including that of
a lead actor. One cannot know how to manage such people until they've
experienced what it is to be in those roles. Taking on the role of lead
actor can also be most instructive in honing your ability to elicit
true, authentic emotions before the camera. My second bit of a advice is
take from Aristotle's Poetics, always remember to serve the story not yourself.
Monday, May 29, 2017
Geofilter: MHCC Integrated Media
Snapchat geofilters! My original designs for the theater club show "Almost, Maine" ended up not getting saved so I decided to go for a doodle filter instead! It's not anything special, and it takes up a lot of space on the screen, but I really like filters like this!
Thursday, May 25, 2017
Wednesday, May 24, 2017
Snapchat Geofilter By Matt Krajicek
Wish this didn't cost 5000 dollars to make pop up when people take photos at my shop.
Jeremy Imig Interview by Sierra Freeman
This is Jeremy Imig. I went to school with Jeremy's sisters. So when I asked him if I could interview him for a class he was more than happy to answer any questions I had. He works for Both the Portland Winterhawks hockey team, and the Portland Timbers soccer team.
http://winterhawks.com/business-staff/
My first question to Jeremy was "What is your exact job in the Film industry?"
This was his answer:
"I work both for the Portland Timbers and the portland Winterhawks.
For the Timbers I am a camera operator for the in-house show. I usually run the camera on the field for most of the games as well as for other events held at Providence Park.
For The Winterhawks, I am the Broadcast Production Manager. My job there entails a lot more than just operating a camera. I am in charge of creating all videos to be played at the games, TV commercials, and online features. This requires me to not only film the h=games, but to come in during the week and edit these videos together."
http://winterhawks.com/business-staff/
My first question to Jeremy was "What is your exact job in the Film industry?"
This was his answer:
"I work both for the Portland Timbers and the portland Winterhawks.
For the Timbers I am a camera operator for the in-house show. I usually run the camera on the field for most of the games as well as for other events held at Providence Park.
For The Winterhawks, I am the Broadcast Production Manager. My job there entails a lot more than just operating a camera. I am in charge of creating all videos to be played at the games, TV commercials, and online features. This requires me to not only film the h=games, but to come in during the week and edit these videos together."
Then I backed up a little bit and asked him "How did you get started in this industry?"
Answer: "I started making movies when i was about 14. My brothers and sisters and I would make them in our bakcyard and then I would use Windows Movie Maker to put it all together. It just progressed from there. I started working for the Portland Timbers (as well as the Portland Beavers Baseball when they were in Portland) in 2008. I joined the Winterhawks in 2009."
Question: "Did you major in Film? Or go to college to become a filmmaker? "
Answer: "I actually never majored in Film. I am mostly self-taught, but take classes every now and then pertaining to what I might be wanting to learn more about. Experience is a good teacher, but is even better if combined with book-smarts."
Question: "What is the hardest part of your job?"
Answer: "The hardest part about my job is probably the deadlines. Often times I'll record something that will need to be put together by the end of the day, because that is when it will be airing on TV. It can be stressful sometimes, but you get used to it."
My last question... "Do you have any advice for someone just starting out in the video field?"
Answer: "The best advice i can give someone who wants to get into Film is to make movies. If you are going to school for film, Great! Put what you are learning to use. Like the saying goes, "Practice makes perfect." Don't stop creating, because the experience you get making movies is priceless. To get a job in the Film world, the biggest factor that employers look at is whether or not you have experience in filmmaking. They generally want to see a reel of some sort."
Talking with Jeremy was so helpful especially encouraging me to join this program. This interview was definitely a reminder of all the things that I have learned over this first year. Its cool to see that all of the things that Jack and all of our other instructors say are actually being used in people I know who are striving in the video world.
Sunday, May 21, 2017
Videographer Krista Alexander By Matt Krajicek
She has a great experience page and a top notch services layout.
Krista Alexander
Corvallis, Oregon
14 years of video production experience, including writing, producing, filming, hosting, narrating and editing. Credits include Black Snake Moan, Walk the Line, PBS, CNN, FOX, CBS, American Idol, and 4 years as a Broadcast Journalist/Videographer with the U.S. Army. I've filmed award-winning documentaries, combat footage, travel spots, internal business videos, non-profit coverage, social media marketing, and entertainment shows. My skill-set ranges from both run-and-gun styles to more in-depth narrative and set productions in every crew position.
I have been in the industry since 2004.
https://www.facebook.com/krista.j.alexander
https://www.productionhub.com/profiles/details/313997
check out her reel here:
These are the interview questions i asked her:
1. What are some of the favorite parts of your job?
As a freelancer, I love that I don't have to work 9-5, 5 days a week and that there is something new all the time. I had a job as a media producer at a software company on Daniel Island, SC... and I hated it. Same people every day, same cubicle, florescent lights, and, most of all, a lack of interest in the product I was creating. Now that I've started my own videography business, it's completely different. Even if the stories aren't that interesting, I take my pride in my work because it's mine.
2. What was the catalyst that made you think, " I want to do this for a living."
I got my first internship when I was 16 working in the casting department of the movie Walk the Line, filmed in Memphis,TN. The following year I worked on set for Black Snake Moan. Those movies showed me a glimpse inside the industry where a lot of people are single or not faithful to their partner, drink very excessively, and often caught up in the ego-side of the business. I knew I wanted a family - so thats what I concentrated on. It took a few years for me to get back into it, but now that I've established my own personal life, I feel I am far more likely to succeed then if I didn't have those things that are important to me (family). So, to answer your question: I always knew I wanted to work in the film world, I just had to do it on my own terms.
3. Does the technology in this field ever intimidate you? There is so much stuff to learn.
The last time I really worked solo in video production was when we were still using tape and there was a lot more gadgets to get everything ready to edit. Now, it's so much simpler. A lot of that knowledge is like riding a bike. Also, there are SO many resources out there where people gladly share their tech knowledge for free (youtube!). An editor for a national commercial I worked on recently told me to check out www.lynda.com. The website costs a little bit, but the resources are superior.
4. With 14 years experience, what advice would you give yourself 14 years ago?
My 14 years of experience includes me living life fully. In military basic training at the age of 18, I was told by a very kind man that if I really wanted to create good stories, I needed to experience life. So I did. I went to combat, traveled Europe, started a family, and so much more. My B.A. degree is in Humanities which I truly believe has allowed me to see the world in a more artistic way and I feel positively effects my videos. I would tell myself to live a life that would allow me to see things from a unique and different perspective.
5. What's the one job in your profession that would be your dream job?
I love doing everything. That's how I learned. My projects are always an accumulation of my own work. However, the professional world requires specialization. I really love coming up with how things will be seen - cinematography. How can we view this to really get the most dynamic effect - to really capture the emotion? I also enjoy editing - the final say of how things come across. In my opinion, I would say editors are the most crucial aspect of the whole production.
Tuesday, May 16, 2017
Monday, May 8, 2017
Elizabeth Nguyen_Gif
A trippy gif and a trippy cinemagraph because I've been forgotten on this blog.
Cory Wiese_Gif
I wanted to create something new and fantastic for my Cinematograph it was going to be magical with skittles and going to be floating. But i messed up so badly so heres a pot.
Friday, May 5, 2017
Wednesday, May 3, 2017
Logan's Gifs and Cinemagraph
So I made some gifs
This one is made from an internet image sequence
Cinemagraph yo
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