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Why ‘Viral Video’ will NEVER die (and the reason most Viral Videos are Videoblogs)
The moment I watched my first viral video is indelibly etched into my memory. The year was 2005 and I was working for HBO. It was a cold winter day and I was sitting at my desk in a production office on 6th Avenue in NYC. An email arrived in my inbox with a large attachment. The email was from a friend, (though really more an acquaintance) with the subject “YOU GOTTA WATCH THIS”. My curiosity outweighed my fear of contracting a deadly computer virus, so I opened it. I found myself watching the infamous “Numa Numa” video. Ever heard of it?
After I finished laughing, my first thought was to feel bad for the guy, whose name I later learned was Gary Brolsma. What kind of friends did the guy have who would send out what was obviously a private video? But that didn’t stop me from forwarding it on…That summer, YouTube launched and Gary Brolsma was released from the shackles of unknown websites and dodgy emails. Views gained by the thousands and for a time, Brolsma was freaked out by the attention and went into hiding for a about a year.
Recently some have declared that the ‘viral video’ is dead. This is total B.S. I agree that the TERM ‘viral video’ is getting a bit tired, but online video that is spread by viewers is not dead – in fact the phenomenon continues to grow. The Internet and social media are by their nature ‘viral’ or let’s call it ‘interactive’ – nah, that’s way too 1990s – participatory? Let’s put it this way, today people are active viewers rather than passive consumers of media. Media isn’t pushed to us by conglomerates, more and more often it’s spread by us. There are three main types of viral video (I’m going to keep using that until someone comes up with something better) that show up:
- Amateur videos
- Professional or Prosumer produced content
- Videoblogs
Amateur online video runs the whole gamut of whacky sh*t. Funny pet videos, fail videos, cute kids, double rainbows, stoned kids coming back from the dentist… They can rack up phenomenal view counts but they tend to be spontaneous and difficult to follow-up on.
Professional or prosumer content includes virals such as Blendtec’s ‘Will it blend’ commercial featuring their high-end blenders devouring everyday items ranging from iPhones to sneakers. A friend of mine recently mentioned that her ten year old son asked for a Blendtec blender for his Birthday – (now *that’s* powerful viral marketing). That said, Blendtec is probably the most successful viral ad campaign and it has received about 140 million views. Not too shabby.
But let’s consider the viewership of a videoblogger such as Ray William Johnson. Johnson has created a simple but eye catching set backdrop, has a strong presence (like or him or not) and blogs on his thoughts on the latest Youtube videos which tend to be edgy and humorous (mainly amateur content). Johnson is consistently at the top of YouTube charts, averaging about 1.5 million views per day for his videos…day after day. Add up his total viewership and you wind up in the hundreds of millions. Why?
First, humor plays a big part in the success of many viral videos and Johnson uses humor throughout. Second, Johnson is able to inexpensively produce videos day after day. He has no $ barrier and little time barrier. To build a viral video brand requires a consistent output of content and Ray provides. Third, he is authentic – his style comes naturally out of his personality so it doesn’t feel like a ‘schtick’ as it might if a hired host for a TV show tried to pull off the same thing. (Incidentally there was a TV show that tried to feature the best of YouTube, but the name escapes me. Anyone see it? The show was cancelled). Finally – Johnson involves his viewers – he includes their video questions and responses within his own videos – his videoblog is active, not passive.
And Johnson is not the only example (nor is he my favorite videoblogger – sorry Ray). For example there is also Michael Buckley (“What the Buck”), Community Channel (Natalie Tran – the most subscribed YouTube Channel in all of Australia), Gary Vaynerchuk’s “Wine Library TV”, Shaytards (so annoying I can’t stop watching) and many, many others.
Things have evolved considerably since the Numa Numa days. But one thing that hasn’t changed is that video blogs that are authentic and creative tend to find their own audience. Video blogs tend to become the most viral viral videos when looking at the phenomena as a whole. Johnson himself says that he proudly plays to the common denominator and he’s rewarded for that – but that just happens to be what he enjoys. Today Gary Brolsma’s “Numa Numa” video is at seven hundred million views and counting (not to mention an ad deal with Geico) and I’ve long since stopped feeling sorry for him. I should add that he owes his friends a few drinks.
Interview About Naked Lens
This is an interview I did about: “Naked Lens” on innomind.org!
Setup Your Videoblogging Home Studio: Choose a Location
In the past month several people have requested advice in terms of setting up a ‘home studio’. I decided to do a few quick written (and video) blog entries with some tips.
A home studio can mean many different things. For some it is a semi-professional set-up with lights, green or blue screen, high-end mics, sound proofing and the like. But you don’t have to spend big bucks to get amazing results. Simply choosing a regular location to video blog without worrying about set-up will improve consistency and foster your own look and style.
What is the best location to choose for your video blogging studio? Consider the following criteria:
1. Noise level: will you be interrupted by outdoor (or indoor) noise? Choose the quietest, most private location you have.
2. Size: The more space you have the more flexibility. I recommend a space at least ten feet long and eight feet wide.
3. Lighting: If it doesn’t pose sound issues, a window is nice to have for a quick natural lighting set-up. However, if you plan on using a green screen or other background and will use lights, you may want to avoid windows all together.
Once you have chosen your space, you’ll be able to further experiment and determine your needs.
- Will you want to design your own background or will you use whatever appears behind you naturally?
- Will you need lights?
- What chair will you sit in? (pick a quiet one preferably without wheels).
- What type of shot composition will you primarily use: wide (we can see you from your knees up), medium (head, shoulders and chest), medium-close (head and shoulder), or close (head and neck)?) All of the above?
Make a few test video blogs in your new space to make sure there are no unforeseen issues. There is no sense in setting up a space that has unexpected sound or privacy issues. Next week I’ll review background solutions and how to make your own green screen for under $100. For now I’ll leave you with this quick tip for a flexible, creative look.
Quick tip:
- Buy enough felt fabric (black or dark blue works well) to cover the area behind you (most video bloggers use medium shots or closer – select your shot and measure the area behind you so you know how much fabric to buy).
- Also purchase a few smaller pieces of felt in mult-colors as per your desired aesthetic.
- Cut out shapes, words (use a stencil) or swatches from your colored felt. Remember making felt paintings when you were a kid? Felt naturally sticks to other pieces of felt.
- Stick these pieces of felt onto your black or dark blue piece of felt. Now you have a dynamic background that is inexpensive and easy to change whenever you like.
The Alphabet Versus the Goddess
I recently read a fascinating book called “The Alphabet Versus the Goddess“. The author, Leonard Shlain, is a brain surgeon who proposes that literacy – most specifically the creation of the alphabet – rewired the human brain. It caused a restructuring that favored the left-side of the brain – the linear ‘masculine’ side – at the expense of the holistic, creative right-side of the brain. He uses various examples throughout history to demonstrate that as literacy increased, social equality and tolerance for the arts decreased.
According to Shlain pictorial based languages were not as likely to foster a left-brained, linear approach in the same way as alphabets. He also links the alphabet and a left-brain approach to warring tendencies. For example, the Egyptians used hieroglyphics – a picture based alphabet. Historically the Egyptian culture was more peaceful than their often warring neighbors. China used a pictorial alphabet until quite recently. For the most part they have had a stable and relatively peaceful society. Confucianism, Taoism and Buddhism coexisted without much conflict. Then in 1952, Mao Tse-tung imposed alphabetic writing on China. Within a few decades, youthful soldiers carried Mao’s Little Red Book while persecuting their formerly respected elders in what is known as the Great Cultural Revolution.
As I read the book I thought about video and the rise of the visual in general. People often have (and still do) accuse visual media of instigating violence through the perpetuation of violent imagery on TV and in movies. This may be true to a certain extent. But what happens from a neurological perspective as our current generation picks up and begins using video blogging (or whatever other form arises) for expression and communication en masse? I don’t have an answer for this, but if Shlain is correct in his hypothesis it seems that it could lead to a cultural shift toward less violence and more cooperation.
You can check out a video lecture done by the author here.
Video Blogging: No Age Limits
The last time I went back to Canada to visit my parents I taught my mom how to video blog using the camcorder built into her laptop. She had read ‘Naked Lens’ and being the supportive parent she is, wanted to try out the exercises. I appreciated her support, but I half wondered if she wasn’t humoring me just a little bit. My mom and technology generally don’t mix (no offense mom).
Well guess what? I was completely wrong. My mom loves video blogging!
She has been keeping a video journal nearly every day and I am so proud of her. She is a born storyteller and I can tell that video really taps into her need to communicate. She has never consistently kept a written diary as far as I know. I haven’t seen one of her video blogs yet, but she tells me that she has been conveying stories from her life, stories about my grandfather and interesting things that happen during her day. Because I live in NYC and she lives up in Winnipeg we don’t see each other all that often – one or two times per year on average. Her video diaries connect us in an entirely new way. No matter what continues to happen or not happen with ‘Naked Lens’ *this* makes it all worthwhile to me.:)
So if you have a mother, uncle, or grandparent who is even slightly open to the concept – buy them a cheap camcorder and show them how to video blog! Who knows – they might love it! None of us will be here forever and it’s so valuable to have the opportunity to know and understand where we came from and learn from the perspectives of those we love. Check out the ‘Leave a Legacy’ section in ‘Naked Lens‘ for more on this.
Happy video blogging!
What is Video Journaling? Using your video journal to explore the self.
Video Journaling is in some ways even harder to define than video blogging. By its nature it is personal and hidden from view. From my perspective, video journaling uses video to privately explore mind, body and soul – just as people have done with paper diaries and journals for centuries. Journal and diary keepers are in many ways the forerunners of autobiographical filmmaking which ultimately led to video blogging.
In Naked Lens I describe video journaling as being the “yin” to video blogging’s “yang.” Yin and Yang are the Taoist expressions of universal balance.
Taoist Symbol for Balance
Sometimes Yin and Yang are described as active versus passive. I’d rather think of them as being expressive and regenerative. In the Yang, expressive mode, we connect with others, we make our selves known, we share with the world. But to express something authentic we also need the regenerative stage where we incubate our thoughts and ideas somewhat protected from outside influence.
In our very Yang society we seem to lack the Yin mode, especially when it comes to media. Without Yin to balance it, culture becomes a giant fun-house mirror. Everything is rapidly reflected back and bounced around, sometimes true creativity can be lacking.
Video journaling is the opportunity to reclaim video as your own. It’s a building stage where you can step back, take a deep breath, let it out and just “be” on camera. There are no expectations, there is no one to impress. For some people this regenerative stage leads to video blogging, for others using journal video by itself can be a healing method to reconnect to something deeper.
Gary Vaynerchuk @ NY Video/NBC
I just got back from hearing Gary Vaynerchuk speak to the NY Video group at 30 Rock. Gary is famous for transforming his family’s small wine business into a global player through his down and dirty video blog called ‘Wine Library TV’. He also wrote the book ‘Crush It: Why Now is the Time to Cash in on Your Passions‘ which is a great source book to jump start almost any entrepreneurial venture. I was impressed and inspired by him so made a quick video blog entry.
If you aren’t familiar with him you can learn more about his video blog here.
You can view the video from his talk here.
Feature Length YouTube Movie?
YouTube is requesting that people upload footage of their daily lives to create an innovative feature film. Kevin Macdonald (The Last King of Scotland, State of Play) will direct and edit together a feature-length documentary from the submitted material. I’m sure he will have help! Ridley Scott (Gladiator, Robin Hood) will produce. The film is to be called Life in a Day
YouTube plans to document July 24th with videos submitted by users around the world. The project will be streamed for free on YouTube as well as debut at the Sundance Film Festival in January 2011.
Update: Great news! Life in a Day premiered at Sundance. Not so great news. I wasn’t there. lol
Reviews so far have been mixed. The you tube movie will premiere in theaters exactly one year from the date of its filming – July 24th, 2011. I will look for the online video version and report back further.
UPDATE: The link to Life in a Day is below. I had lowered my expectations greatly, but I was impressed. It is the Baraka/Koyaanisqatsi of YouTube videos.:) Check it out.
http://www.youtube.com/lifeinaday?feature=etp-gs-lif-00
Vlogging through fears
Heights are not my favorite thing. I’d stop well short of describing it as a phobia in the clinical sense, but they certainly can get my knees a knockin’!
Recently I was in Quito and had the chance to visit a cathedral with a series of catwalks and (at least to my mind) precarious ladders leading to a bell tower hundreds of feet above the ground. Video camera in hand I vlogged the entire experience.
Camera in hand I eventually made it to the top. I was in Quito on my own and for some reason there were NO other tourists at this location. Without my video blog as motivation I’m not sure I would have made it to the top!
Yet in the act of vlogging I gained some insight into the irrational nature of my fears and once again learned that I CAN push through the feelings…and do it anyway. I’m going to consider other areas of life where a vlog or journal could be used as a witness and a motivator. Maybe if I video blogged about my pile of laundry it will actually be a fun activity? Nah.:)
Are there areas of life you might put your video blog or journal to work? Here are some initial thoughts – please add some of your own. Remember to use your camera as a grounding force that brings you into the moment – don’t allow it to become a distraction.
- making a phone call to someone you are nervous to speak with
- committing to an exercise routine (make a video blog showing other people how to do your workout/take us on a tour of your walk, etc.)
- overcoming a phobia (water, dogs, spiders, clowns – whatever!)
- learning a new skill (probably best with something visual but could be just about anything – maybe I’ll dust off those juggling balls I got for Xmas last year).
If you incorporate any of these ideas into your vlogs, please let me know!
FaceTime – iPhone 4.0 makes good
iPhone FaceTime. When I first began writing Naked Lens I came across rumors that Apple would come out with a camera iPhone geared toward video conferencing. I wrote “one major cell phone manufacturer plans to turn their phone into a mobile video conferencing device in the near future.” I thought it would come a bit sooner, but here we are.
Some people seem to be downplaying just how important the new video addition to the iPhone is, but I think they’re missing the point. Here’s why.
- The iPhone FaceTime app only works with other iPhone 4s but I don’t think this is the big deal people make it out to be. Plenty of iPhone 4s will sell and presumably an app could be created that would communicate with other video phones (Apple allowing).
- True, FaceTime only works over wifi. But there are wifi connections easily available in most locations. Further, Apple tends to get technology right. Video phones have been predicted since the 1970s. It’s been a looong time coming, but their time is now.
Online video – whether it’s video blogging, video journaling, video conferencing, video medicine (already happening) or video <fill in the blank> just use your imagination and an iPhone app is sure to appear. We are about to push the boundaries of what video does and the way we use it. If the amount of enthusiasm for the iPhone 4 is any indication (crashed AT&T servers due to demand and suspended orders) we are in for an exciting time.
Video Blogs and the Unexamined Life
I was explaining my book to a woman at a party the other night. Let’s call her Cindy. I explained to Cindy that my book is about using video blogging and journaling for creativity and self-expression. Cindy was a woman in her early thirties but wasn’t super familiar with YouTube, video blogs or the general vlogging phenomenon. I explained the difference between keeping a public video blog or a private video journal. “Video can be like therapy. It’s powerful to sit down in front of a camera and express yourself.” I told her.
“I have to be honest.” She said. The whole concept is really very disturbing.”
I must admit at first this gave me an inner chuckle that I suppressed out of politeness and because Cindy LOOKED upset. I’m not saying everyone “gets” my book, but I had never had that kind of reaction before. I was curious to know more.
“I mean I get creeped out when I see myself on a TV monitor in a store.” She told me. “It feels so intrusive.” Wow. I pressed her a little bit more, but I didn’t know her well enough to push it too far. I mean this seemed to be about something deeper than being camera shy. I also felt that maybe my book could really help her if she was willing to give it a chance.
Is video “intrusive”? Yes it can be intimidating to face a lens, and maybe this is part of it. But for someone who doesn’t like to be on camera, perhaps is almost a bit phobic about it, it MUST feel intrusive to walk past the myriad video cameras she passes in daily life.
In “Naked Lens” I talk about the imagined audience – who or what we imagine on the other side of the lens. I believe this is a large part of what creates our feeling of comfort or discomfort. Either what Cindy consciously or unconsciously imagines is hostile – or the fact that she unable to imagine anything and therefore can’t see “who” is watching her (I’m thinking of a void) throws her into a place of fearfulness and vulnerability.
There is no doubt that video will keep growing in its presence in daily life. There are two issues here. One is that of privacy which is an important, but separate concern. The second that applies to Cindy is one of ease and comfort. I believe it will become increasingly important to be comfortable on camera. People who feel as Cindy does will be at a definite disadvantage and will be more and more often be placed in situations they perceive as unsafe.
My opinion is that anyone with a camera phobia could stand to gain a lot from beginning to keep a video journal. Journaling would open an opportunity to create a safe space to slowly and carefully explore their fears. If there fears were severe, they could even explore them with the help of a therapist. I firmly believe that these fears are not just about the camera itself, but deeper issues which I’m sure are different for each individual.
Whatever the case, as a famous Greek philosopher by the name of Socrates once said. “The unexamined life is not worth living.”
In other words: feel the fear and do it anyway.
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Video Blogging Limits?
Former beauty queen, Eva Markvoort, fought a long battle with cystic fibrosis that she ultimately lost. What is unique about her story is that her lengthy struggle with the devastating disease was captured through her very public video blog.
Recently I wrote a posting about Eva Markvoort on the Yahoo! Video Blogging group and I was intrigued by the reactions I received. One user wrote:
“Hi I’m dying on the internet!! I want everyone to know I’m dying! I love anonymous internet people that post on my blog!! Holy christ. Save something for only yourself and your close ones dammit. Not everything needs to be shared. Fuck. I’m not a heartless bastard. Give me a break though. There comes a point when you need to turn that shit off.”
Personally I found Markvoort’s vlogging inspiring. It takes courage to show weakness, pain and suffering publicly. What’s more, she initially started her vlog because she realized that patients with cystic fibrosis are often isolated. Her video blogging efforts helped connect people and gave them support in knowing that they weren’t alone in their struggle.
My opinion is that there is no subject that is taboo when it comes to video blogging. (UNLESS you are exploiting or including someone against his or her wishes of course.) Let’s face it. No one is is prying our eyelids open and inflicting our retinas with images against our wishes. You can always click on a different video.
But yet on some level I understand where the above commenter is coming from. To be honest, I don’t feel much like video blogging when I have so much as a bad head cold. In general I’m a pretty private person. If I were terminally ill, I might keep a video blog about it if I felt others would benefit, but it would be a very difficult choice to make. It certainly wouldn’t come naturally.
I do admire those who are able to let it all hang out though. No matter what. Markvoort was obviously one of those people. There are plenty of others videotaping ridiculous and/or disgusting things (I was recently shown a site featuring pudding farts – I’m not going to link to it – it’s just too gross! but you can find it if you want:)) who perhaps share “questionable” content. But even in these cases I don’t think there is any line to be drawn. Hey, they are making people laugh (or vomit as the case may be)! No judgments.
What do you think?
Is there a video blog that you despise? A video blog that challenged your definition of what should or should not be video blogged? Is there anything in life that should remain private?
If you’ve read my book you’ll know that I often recommend keeping a private video journal for some topics. But what remains private and what becomes public should be defined by each one of us. It’s going to be different for everyone.
Video Blog Moments
A video blog doesn’t necessarily mean speaking directly to your camera or video blogging about an event. This site recently posted on the Yahoo! video blogging group has a number of really wonderful videos and a gorgeous site design. One of my favorites is the video of the clouds moving across the sky. Below are my thoughts. Check out the video and see if you agree.
It’s true, there isn’t much happening. Maybe this will test the limits of patience of those who watch some of the more frenetic video blogs on YouTube, but I love it. I love it because the simplicity of the video forces my mind to work and activates my imagination.
- With the absence of the visual, sound becomes very prominent. (What kind of insects are there in the background? Who do the voices in the background belong to? What are the voices saying? What type of machine drives by?)
- Because we don’t see the person holding the camera, this makes us curious. (Who is holding the video camera. Is the person alone?)
- The clouds move, though the camera is stationary. Because the shot is held for a relatively long time (the duration of the video, about one minute) we realize that this moment was important to the person who shot it. What was the person thinking? Feeling?
We have all sunk down into the warm, green grass on a lazy summer day and gazed up at the clouds. Though the person behind the camera is visually absent, they ironically become very present as we are united through this universal, shared human moment.
This is an example of one person’s expression. Were there other blog videos you liked on this site?
Look to your own life with an eye to capturing a moment for the sake of the moment. This is a great way to weave video into the fabric of your life and perhaps see the moments that make up your day a little bit differently.
Video introduction to the book
Below is my video intro to Naked Lens. I had fun setting up the green screen and it wasn’t difficult (I’ll post instructions at some point in the future in case anyone is interested). For now I’ve decided I’m not going to be using green screen that much.
I generally enjoy videos where I can get some sense of the person’s placement in space and time. With this green screen technique I miss that aspect – even though I know what was behind me. (then again it was kind of a mess. green screen=instant tidy apartment, that’s one good thing!):)
Cool new dual lens camera
I just learned about a new “twin video” camcorder by Ion Audio. What this is is a dual lens camera that allows you to video your own reaction at the same time that you video someone (or something else). Very cool.
The camcorder apparently has two lenses – one which is presumably always pointed at the user (though the press release says that they are “controlled independently” so maybe it’s possible to point it elsewhere).
With a video camera like this, no matter what you shoot, your perspective and reaction will become part of the total picture. When you’re alone with your camcorder, this is unnecessary. But when you are out and about it can be challenging to cover more than one perspective – even with a small camera.
In the past, I’ve extended my arm out to include myself in the shot which always looks kind of weird, or I’ve put the camera on a tripod or stable surface – or if others are around and don’t mind, I give the camera to them. It would be nice not to have to choose though.
In terms of video blogging or video journaling this presents some interesting possibilities. Imagine holding a video “conversation” with someone where the camera sits in the middle and you each speak to one another while simultaneously recording each other’s perspective. It seems like it would also be great for creating vacation videos and other spontaneity filled situations because you will be able to capture your first reaction to whatever you record. This will be great for impromptu interviews as well.
But how much is it? So far I haven’t found a price, but will update that when I do.
You can read more about the camera here.
You can see video from the camera here.
If anyone else has any ideas as to how they would use a video camera like this, I would love to hear them.
Life Change and New Year(s)
I love New Years. Amongst my friends I’m a bit of an anomaly. Most feel it’s overrated. For me, it’s not the parties, Champagne, confetti or noisemakers. If anything, I’ve found that the best parties *do not* happen under the expectation laden overhang of New Years Eve.
What I vibe with is the possibility for renewal, life change, and growth. My sister and I made a pact this year. She wrote out a list of fifty things she would like to do before she dies and I did the same on video. We’ll compare notes and see which ones we might be able to do together and which ones we can support the other in achieving.
This year I went to St. Bart’s Church with my partner for a New Year’s Eve concert. Neither of us are church goers, so it was definitely a new (and novel) way to start the year. While I was there waiting for the concert to start, I witnessed a cool video moment that I would have loved to record but it would have been inappropriate. I talk about it here: New Years Eve Moment
But of course New Years Eve and Day are pretty arbitrary. There’s also the Chinese New Year (February 14th – also coincidentally my book release!), Pagan New Year (October 31st), Jewish New Year (Rosh Hashanah – September 8th), and probably others I’m forgetting.
Who knows, maybe I’ll start celebrating all of ‘em? After all, each day is a new start, and the more often we remind ourselves of that, the better this year will be.
My NaVloPomo Video
November has become the “just do it” month. It’s a month when challenges are set and goals met. Here are a few reasons why:
- There is NaNoWriMo or National Novel Writing Month. Both aspiring (and established) novelists begin writing on November 1 with the goal to have a 50,000 word novel by the stroke of midnight November 30. Phew. Maybe next year…
- There is also NABloPoMo or National Blog Posting Month. This started as somewhat of a gag that poked fun at NaNoWriMo, but somewhere in the process people started to take it seriously. NoBloPoMo gains serious momentum in November (30 posts in 30 days), but is also ongoing throughout the year.
- Last but not least, there is NaVloPoMo National Vlog Posting Month (thirty video blogs – aka vlogs – in thirty days).
The eleventh month of the year has become the month for setting near impossible challenges, forming groups of like-minded crazies, and getting out there and going for it.
But why November?
Perhaps it’s because November is neither a long month like January, nor a short “lazy” month like February (which would be an obvious cop-out not to mention confusing during leap years).
In 2009 the Yahoo videoblogging group did something different from the standard “let’s do X activity every day for the next 30 days.” For NaVloPoMo, thirty of us each chose one day and made a video inspired by the video prior to ours. This highlighted the community aspect of video blog creation. It became a one month, video chain, visual conversation.
My chosen day was Friday, November 13th (yes, tempting fate, but despite a slew of technical issues, I made it!)Â I’ve pasted my entry below if you’d like to check it out. Best of all you can view them all in sequence here.
It’s Time (NaVloPoMo Day 13 2009) from Michael Sean Kaminsky on Vimeo.