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progress report: 360, bird, hat
🕑 Added 2021-03-16 15:26:01 +0000 UTChahahahahahahahahahahaha i did that thing again where i bought a new gadget and a bunch of props for three video ideas i have and then i probably will never use those things ever again hahahaha whoopsie daisy!
So I have a 360 camera now. It's a "consumer" one, mostly used by real estate agents to photograph houses that they're selling so that people can do virtual walkthroughs. But I am NOT using it for that purpose! I am using it for a video idea that I'll call "360," because that seems easy to remember.
I'm not making a VR video or anything (although maybe in the future? who knows), but I do love the idea of using a 360 camera to allow you to constantly pan around a circle without having to move the camera in any way. So I'm writing a weird little scene that can use this function! It's not horror, I don't think. Maybe it is? I guess we'll see in a few months (cause this one will probably not be the April video).
(Also, you can watch a little test I did with the 360 cam here using the password: ilovegadgets)
As you can see in the other two pictures, I bought some fashions! I love to buy fashions, but ONLY WHEN I WILL NEVER USE THEM IN ANY OTHER SCENARIO. This is a reminder to myself that I've been wearing the same Uniqlo tees for the past 5 years, and I probably should do a little wardrobe refresher.
These are for the videos codenamed "bird" and "hat." These are gonna be song videos. I'm getting a little help from my pal Jonah for "hat" because as I was writing the song, I realized I wanted it to actually sound Good (it'll still be released on this Patreon, don't worry). I'll probably do "bird" entirely by myself, because I want it to have that special brand of Not Good sound that I can do on my own.
The plan is to film "hat" this next week, and then spend the whole week after that editing (I'll probably do my second Patron livestream that week), so it'll go up sometime early April. "bird" and "360" are both going to be filmed in early April, because I need a car for those two videos. I have rented a car for that time period, and that extra little pressure of "Oh shoot I actually have to film these things on time or else I've wasted a ton of money" is always good for helping me hit a deadline. The good news is that Karen is going to be instrumental in writing/performing in both "bird" and "360," which should make it doable!
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And speaking of working on things with Karen: Karen and I are working on things! That we can't currently tell you about! And I'm also working on things by myself that I also can't currently tell you about! Haha how fun it is to say this on a Patreon and then not be able to say anything else about it!
But I'm not saying this just to be cheeky or hint that stuff is coming up in the future (although that is a fun side effect). I'm saying this because that was the whole point of me starting a Patreon!
I wanted the flexibility to work on other people's projects while still being able to make my own stuff, and y'all have allowed me to do that. It's only been 2.5 months since I went solo, and we've already had so many more opportunities pop up, and I can't express how grateful I am that y'all have allowed me to take those opportunities.
I'll be sure to let you all know when these things become public knowledge (and there are one or two side projects that have been announced), so thank you for giving me the chance to work on bigger stuff that I literally cannot do by myself!!!
Comments
David Ellison
I totally get that feeling of thrill that comes with a future project, even when you can't say anything about it except that it exists. Keep doing whatever unpredictable thing you're doing. Can't wait to find out what it is! (But if it eases anxiety at all, yes, I can wait. Take your time.)
zacH
Oh snap, I didn't know you guys were penning a Quest adventure! Found out about Quest late last year and am now definitely looking forward to trying your upcoming story out with my group of TTRPG noobs (I am also a noob, to be clear!)
-idk-
btw so excited about the future things you currently cannot tell us about!
-idk-
ok but those blue shades are way too good to be only used in a video and then never again
Misha
Would love to see a VR-formatted video from you, on the off-chance that ever does become a thing.
Brian Lambert
found a picture of you from the future lol https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Co9FqokWcAAeRjc?format=jpg&name=medium
HoboInTheCorner
I am indescribably excited for the Quest campaign, and so is the rest of my current party
Lucy Nunley
The panning in the 360 video almost feels automatic - like you're being detected by the software and it's trying to find you. Very neat!
Nichole
Very relieved to hear you're not actually shifting careers to the real estate business, I was a little concerned for a moment 😂 In all seriousness, though, thanks for the update, can't wait to see what's next.
vampireviktorism
very excited for what you have planned 🏋🏽♂️
Melissa
It must be kinda strange to report to this group of people that are just here to enjoy your content. It's probably pretty cool as well. I hope you have a lot of fun with creating and don't put too much pressure on yourself, it's a weird time after all.
Hila SketchCat Shats
always a joy when jonah and karen are involved
the sunhat may not be super useful in new york, but if you were to visit australia, can confirm it would be perfect as my dad (a known australian) has at least half a dozen of them
Dan Fiscus
Thanks for always giving us such cool insights into what you're up to! It makes being a patron of yours so much fun. I'm very excited to see what becomes of the new fashions, tech, and video ideas!!
Oh my goodness, so many projects... I'm excited to see how these all unfold :) thanks for the update!
B.E. Albert
oh boy I do love your collabs with Karen!! cant wait to see what you've got in store for us! also tbh I love those blue shades unironically
Well-Spoken Rambler
Fun With Non-Disclosure Agreements: The Patreon Post. But in all seriousness the technology IS very cool and I look forward to the end results of... all of the choices being made here.
Yay!! Happy for you to explore with our help, it's pretty awesome :)
rhymnoceross
as an ornithologist i'm very excited for whatever "bird" is gonna be
Viniter
I'm happy to help finance your quest to aquire yet more esoteric video equipment!
I'm quite excited
rionsanura
killer fashions, bro. i'd say i can't wait for the videos that were the impetus for their purchase, but one of the delights of foreknowledge is anticipation. very excited for whatever Happenings are afoot
Krys Ren
I’m just so proud always. Do whatever you want with my money I literally don’t even care
