Yes even on vacation I can freak out because I have to return to the Salt Mine on Monday. Sigh. But you can be freaked out by beauty, creativity and the unknown. I know nothing of Erika JanungerI was researching a post and I saw this video. It reminds me of the Fred Astair movie, Royal Wedding. It reminded me how much I miss seeing men dance, or women for that matter. Yes, I know there are dance competition shows on television. That isn't what I mean. Not knocking it at all. Think of dance as poetry. Not enough poetry or dance in the world. Getting...
Friday, July 31, 2009
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Alright for those of you on the Sepulveda side of the fence I got the Sunset Concerts at Skirball. Thursday night between now and August 13th are covered with music of the commercial track. This means that people actual sing and perform with tactile instrumentation and there is a good chance you never heard this music before. Not only that but you can romp around and check out the stuff at the Skirball Center and up your cross cultural quotient. A two for one freebie - what is not to li...
Monday, July 27, 2009
This is the fourth segment virtual handout on the BlogHer09 Web Video/Videoblogging session of the Geek Lab. There is a lot of pure bunkum that is being perpetrated in this area. Lurk, observe and do not give your money until you are sure that the person or company has demonstrated experience.This means that if you see a tacky looking slide show and they claim to be “video experts” who will teach you how to create video for a price, move along. Also Search engine optimization is not the same as producing good content be it text, audio, photos or...
This is the third section of the BlogHer09 Video Geek Lab. This one concerns resources for those of you interested in documentary videography, citizen journalism,video activism and presenting fact based videos.Web Camcorder - you will have to work harder on the video but it can be done.Digital Video Camcorder - upper level with more controls and features.Prosumer Level CamcorderAudio/Microphone ConcernsTripod/MonopodYou might need better quality equipment and a bit more skills to create different versions for distribution. In addition, you might...
This is the second section of my BlogHer09 Geek Lab on finding instructional video resources. You might be interested in creating videos for demonstrating a skill or a product, presentations or screencasting. Instructional videos can be done on an occasional basis or as a normal part of you blog/vlog.Examples of Instructional/Tutorial VideosThere is such a range of content that can and will be produced that these are just examples. Whether to support your blog, product support or to advertise your business these are some idea generators our of...
Saturday, July 25, 2009
I gave a short presentation at BlogHer09 about the resources available to help folks create videos. This will be a series of virtual handouts and additional resources I did not have time to share.This section will cover resources on basic skills for those folks using the following devices:Web CamerasWeb CamcordersDigital Still Cameras with Video RecordingIf you plan on recording personal commentary/talking head videos, occasional outside events and...
Friday, July 24, 2009
Well yes some of us will be out of town but no need to be bitter about it. Plenty of things to do if you are in the Malibu area, check out the Malibu Arts Festival on Saturday and Sunday. There will be food, drink, crafts, high toned art and stuff for the kiddies. If you can hoof it that is fine otherwise $7 for the parking. The Malibu Art Festival is located at the Malibu Courthouse which is located at 23525 Civic Center Way, Department W Malibu, California 902...
I got the jits as jitters. I know better but I'm starting to get the "What do you mean I'm meeting 1,400 plus people? What am I suppose to do and say and not say…" and the screaming Mee-Mees are in full gallop. After laying off the ice tea and other forms of caffeine I have some answers. As always I have to start with what I know. So, in the order of each prior conference location here are some ideas on how you and I can cool our jets and make the most of any convention. Santa Clara Lessons Sometimes you have to take a chance. I heard...
Thursday, July 23, 2009
This has been a day of metaphors and thing going wrong and then they go right. And then left. I got to the airport on time but the ATM wasn't working. But I found money in my bag. 5 hours later I get here and the ATM still wasn't working so that means the ATM network had a really bad day. Except that I wanted to have funds so I went out looking for the bank in a city that I do not know. Chicago has upper and lower level streets. How you cross the street is different so I had to adjust for that; meaning I saw people walk in front of cars and the...
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
There is a power in words and those that love them. I'm not a Scrabble head but I did use it as a healing tool at one time. Yeah, this is going to be hard to explain. Well, not really. I need to focus on something other than myself. This is tough when you are by yourself. But not impossible. I had an older version of the computer game called Scrabble. The legal store bought one. I used it to improve my vocabulary and cuss out the computer when it beat me with a word I didn't know. This took my mind off of my troubles.So while I was looking for...
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Shi Pei Pu died July 2, 2009. If you boil the story down to the essentials this is a story about a man who pretended to be a woman who fooled another man into loving him. He was the real life person that inspired the play and the movie "M Butterfly." Ethnographically speaking, it is a journey into many lands where I am an outsider trying to understand. There are questions about the world of 1960s spies. The Chinese Theater and men performing as women. The boundaries of lies, truth and love and how they intersect when there is a heart involved....
There will be common elements between all of the presenters in that there will be a structure of some form. It is a skill that can be taught by people who have information and the gift of teaching. It is also something that can be learned if you find the right resources. Let me introduce you to a few of the bloggers who help others to give great speeches and presentations. The first two I met during PresentationCamp Los Angeles. I want to start with them because they demonstrated the very skills other claim to teach. The first is Olivia Mitchell...
Saturday, July 18, 2009
These are the times for conscious healing and transitions. It is a time for finding solace and joy and the liberal (or conservative) application as your needs demand. Me? I needed extra sleep so that is why the Freakout is being posted on Saturday. For your musical balm of the week coming out of the Grooveyard is the beloved Earth, Wind and Fire with their spacey rendition of Let's GrooveSo that is the thought for the next week. If you are in Staycation or airborne mode this is your life; let's groove while we still have the chan...
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
One of my first memories of being in downtown Los Angeles was the sensation of feeling acid rain in my eyes. It stung. I did not know what it was or the cause but I knew that something was dreadfully wrong. That was a long time ago. The air quality in Los Angeles has improved. It was an involuntary lesson that continues to help me to remember that environmental concerns isn't a buzz word or a hoax perpetuated on the gullible. You see, it really doesn't matter to me if you believe in global warming or not. I say that because I know that...
Monday, July 13, 2009
Most reality television is toxic to your brain. Real music and performers will make you healthy and engaged in real communities. Levitt Pavilion Los Angeles has 50 count them 50 summer events so what are you waiting for?Consider this your invitation to bus a move out of the house. This is the New MacArthur Park. Not only can you breathe but you can dance, rock your body and enjoy free music five nights a week.Depending on where you live you could...
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Tonight is a great night for an outdoor movie or two. As part of the Old Pasadena Film Festival tonight the screenings are gems.At 8:00pm it is the silent film Daddy Long-Legs at One Colorado Courtyard, 41 Hugus Alley.This is the tale of orphans IMDB gives info on the film as a comedy/drama starring Miss Mary Pickford.According to the website the Malibu Coast Chamber Orchestra will be performing the soundtrack of the recently restored silent film...
Friday, July 10, 2009
I can hear the old commercial in my head. A promise to adventure and new destinations. When I do research on a trip I do check out what other people say about an airline. Years before this video was conceived there was anger at airlines customer service and the handling of consumer complaints. United? Damn, it was scary bad about them. Not good and not going to get better anytime soon. I don't fly United Airlines. Wait a minute, check out the video first if you haven't seen it. This is David Carroll and the Sons of Maxwell taking a positive and...
Thursday, July 9, 2009
The Cha Cha need you at the Paseo Saturday night starting July 11th into August. Pasadena Ballroom Dance Association is taking up the slack cuz the city can't afford it this year; they are continuing the Swing Dance series with Live Bands. It really is a lot of fun and the music is jumping. Bring your dancing shoes or your tennies around 6:30 or so for a free starter lesson and then prepare make with serious hoofing from 7 to 9:30 p.m. For more info you want to glide on over to the Pasadena Ballroom Dance Associati...
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
What are you doing June 10th? This isn't totally free but not a wallet buster. If you haven't been in the Norton Simon or you only recognize the logo from the Rose Parade you owe yourself and a friend a visit. Seriously, $8 bucks you get art and music. With the other $11 you can head into old town Pasadena and buy some Gelato, Pinkberry or the refreshment of your choice. And if you have to bring your car parking is free if you actually go into the museum. It will be towed if you don't. Metro gets a little erratic at night but if you know to work...
Friday, July 3, 2009
I was truly blessed to grow up in a musically open and abundant time. You couldn't really roll up and be a half-ass performer and expect to stay too long. We had so much talent there wasn't room for everybody. Well, that and radio payola, protecting regional turfs and other shenanigans had a huge effect on who broke through to the big time.This is another musical group of siblings that should have been promoted and nurtured to prominence. The 5 Stairsteps were vocally exquisite, musically lyrical and they were successful but I think got caught...
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