You might have noticed that I recently produced my first maker video. I wanted to do this as a proof of concept, something that would give me an idea of the amount of work required to bring to life that part of my vision for this blog. In keeping with my eclectic nature I really want to do videos that dip into all the different aspects of my life: teaching, hobbies, spirituality, etc. So I wanted to see just how intrusive the process of filming a project can be. Even though I record videos for my courses, at home I do not have a producer watching the camera angles and making sure I get enough takes to convey my message effectively. At the end of the process I think adding regular videos is quite doable, although I will need to upgrade a few things.
The first video was shot with my phone and compiled quickly in lower resolution than I intend to work. The editing process took me about 2.5 hours to produce the video from the footage I had collected. I anticipate that it will take about double that amount of time if I’m using my Canon T5i to record. I also have access to microphones that will help with the audio. I’d eventually like to add a few go pro cameras to capture other angles, but more video footage means more work. I need to start by developing my skills with the tools I already own.
A carpentry video was a great place to start because I make lots of mistakes in carpentry. For example, I should have made the base of my transition 3/4″ wide (1/8th” wider), fortunately I did make the floors to accommodate this size which is what I need for better stability. That said, I am very much an amateur carpenter. But that fits with my vision because I want to produce video content that isn’t about getting it right all the time. I want to show the learning process as well as encourage people to try things on your own. Even though carpentry is really a hobby for me, I have good friends (like my buddy Robert) who are professional carpenters that can answer my questions and help me understand my mistake. This is invaluable in any of life’s endeavors.
Years ago I had the idea of a cooking show called My Messy Kitchen where sometimes the meals turn out, but it is always an adventure in real life with kids interrupting the cook. I will definitely do a few cooking videos along the way – I love cooking. This blog has the same philosophy. Let’s do some things, in real life, and see what happens. Sometimes you end up with an amazing testament to your growing capabilities and other times you learn from your mistakes. We’ll have to see if there is an audience for this approach, but I suspect that there is.
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