my new article in VIDEOMAKER MAGAZINE

Transitioning Naturally, a piece on using the camera to get from one scene to another without pressing a button in the computer. It's in the March 2008 issue of the magazine in print but also online for free.

The article/video features actors Rhoda Cronebach, Bryan Michael Block, and Brandy Seymour. Camera work by TJ Cooley.

CLICK HERE to read article online

and

the video of it is here (CLICK HERE)

my first Videomaker Magazine article

My first article I've written for VIDEOMAKER MAGAZINE has come out. You can see it online HERE (click here). There is an accompanying video which worked well, although I sold al rights to it to VIDEOMAKER MAGAZINE when I did it.


Having a column in print and being a professional writer for a video magazine feels good. I can't complain. I like it a lot. It's a resume builder, but also fun to do. This cannot hurt when talking to investors and distributors to say, "Oh and I've written some articles for VIDEOMAKER MAGAZINE." Validation and professional recognition all serve the higher purpose of making the movies and telling the stories I want to make.



We've got the new bathroom 95% done. And my half of the kitchen is nearly done. I got a new pantry since the condo lacks sufficient storage for our needs. Since the Xmas Eve gig paid out, I went ahead and ordered the navy blue cushions for the breakfast nook. Not sure why it takes over a month to deliver them when the website says "in stock", but it does. I have a place to eat again that is not either over the stove or sink, nor is it on a desk in front of a computer monitor. Once again, there is a kitchen table and chairs. I've already had one script meeting at the new table and I'm minutes away from a second.

Life doesn't suck, although I'm still distraught and sending out empathy to Scott. It's one of life's reminders that time can be precious. I've spoken to Scott a few times and I hope he realizes how much people care about him. Everyone who's heard about his tragedy has offered whatever help that he might need. Very classy, people can be sometimes.

That's all I gots at this time.

Peace O' Readers of the Blog,
Peter John Ross, Esquire