Video Killed the Blog-o-Sphere Star

            We recently began our first film project at the DailyMe HQ, and I can't stop saying "Lights, Camera, Action!”.  An unnecessary utterance (in that I usually hold the handy-cam), but one that makes-up for the lack of expertise and studio resources involved in our visual media debut. 

We embarked on this project with nothing but a few steady camera-hands and the pleats of our dress pants, but the intentionally low-budget clip is coming along nicely.  It will be available wherever blogs are read (or videos are watched) sometime in coming weeks, most likely in a streaming video format (as opposed to what?).  We are not releasing many details about the video yet, but it is designed to give viewers a look inside an intern’s head throughout his daily office doings.  The film employs modern innovations like sound and color, but has few other special effects.    We figured you’d manage, but are having our footage professionally edited to be safe. 

The three-day shoot was an event of trial and error, and our vision evolved significantly as time passed.  The nightly break in filming was what really set me off, though, as I soon forgot the importance of consistency.  Consequently, several deleted second-day scenes featured me inexplicably decked out in a new shirt color with shorter finger nails.  Realizing the mistake, I offered to come back later with a blue button-down and some acrylics…but they only cared about the former.  In the end, we had no trouble re-creating the first day’s conditions (barring weather), keeping both my hands and blue dress-shirt dirty through Friday.  Find me another intern/actor who stays clean after doing his own stunts!

            I will alert you as to the film’s release in coming posts.  When you finally see it, look out for some unannounced Daily Me staffer cameos (won’t name names yet).  Until then, I suggest all student readers out there start purchasing their school supplies while the deals are hot.  At this point, there are probably GIVING protractors away. 

Peace, Love, and Personalized Media.

-John the Intern

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