Another Online Series, Mash-Ups, the First Amendment and Acting 2.0
I haven't blogged in a while because I've been working incredibly hard to kick off a couple new projects. First, I have been hired to produce another series for Magnet Media. Whereas the first series is about the tech behind post-production houses, this one spotlights the hottest producing talent of the music industry. I'll have more details when we get closer to launch.
I was also recently approached by my friends over at CBS Interactive to edit some mash-up videos of their TV shows. So far, I've concentrated on David Mamet's foray into television, "The Unit". I have total freedom to be as creative as I want. So far it's been great to just let my imagination run wild. I'm not sure how these will be promoted or what the master online plan is, but stay tuned.
Here are some of my latest online favorites:
"Don't Tase Me,Bro!" - or - what I like to call, "Celebrating the First Amendment: Southern Style!"
John Kerry was speaking in Gainesville, Florida where Luci and I met and were married. This is the same University where I saw Spike Lee and Timothy Leary speak.
CLICK HERE to listen to the kid's entire rant and here's another link if you want to see the aftermath.
I still don't understand why the cops were there in the first place. And while his rant is a little annoying, convoluted and aggressive, if you're giving a lecture at a state university and provide an open mic for audience questions, freedom of speech is kind of on the table.
The funny thing is, I don't think he was speaking out against Kerry at all. This kind of fascist behavior by police makes my stomach turn. They actually charged him with inciting a riot! Escort him out, ban him from lectures, but a TASER?! Come on.
I wish I could embed this video, but the proprietary people over at Cadbury, won't allow it. CLICK HERE!
I don't really get the connection between the video and chocolate, but damn that gorilla sure does commit to a scene!
Sir Ian McKellen breaks down the acting process for Ricky Gervais in a scene from "Extras".