Here’s my first attempt at a speed-edited 5 minute video blog. I have a lot of things to work out, but my goal is to be able to shoot a self-interview and edit footage from the day in under an hour. This took two hours because of my clunkiness with Final Cut Pro X but I’ll get some workflow tricks set up to make the process quicker. I’m still learning my Canon 70D but slowing getting used to all it can do. Music is from my old band dogs on ice. Please send any production comments!
*Warning* The ending of this video contains a gross reference to a ’70s’ porn star.
Notes to self:
– Shoot more conservatively – 2 hours of train tracks is too much.
– I need to get a color correction preset created. I look pinkish-red!
– I ducked the music while speaking but should kick it up at the end.
– Uploads directly from Final Cut Pro X are low resolution.
– I will need to build a library of instrumental music.
“…it can’t get no worse…”
LIterally laughing at my desk watching this. So great.
Ha Ha! Thanks for watching John. I actually created this because of an idea you shared with me about just posting short clips. Thanks for the inspiration old friend!
Awesome! Headed out to Texas tomorrow on a little tour, I’ll have to steal my idea back and post some updates to FB. Hope you get the bike soon!
Dude!
Bum deal… sorry to hear about your mis-adventures; glad to hear “nothings gonna stop you”!
No worries Rush! I’ll get her soon!
Wait…wait…wait…you really ate the hair? I thought you just told me that to make me laugh?! Creepers!
Yes, Sorry Jenny. It’s like in Good Will Hunting when he takes the wrench instead of the belt…
Hi Joe,
I am a VFRD member, have had a 2006 VFR and for about 3 years and am pretty familiar with the bike so if you need any advice shooot me a private message at VFRD.
Didier, Thank you so much. The guys at VFRD have been ridiculously helpful. The bike is at a private mechanic and the previous owner is paying for the whole thing. He felt so bad about it. He’s a super nice guy. The clutch plates were gummed together from lack of use so its getting a new set of plates with springs. So I have one thing taken care of on the VFR. I have a VFRness coming from Wire My Bike and a bunch of other maintenance items too. Stay tuned!