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A post about It's Peanut Butter Jelly Time!!!

Apr 2, 2008
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Here's the original peanut butter jelly video from YouTube....don't even ask me how my kids found this. I think they used the song on an episode of Family Guy and why they are watching that show is a whole other issue. Enjoy.

Music credits.......

Mar 31, 2008
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01 Peanut Butter Jelly Time (Radio Version)

Here are the songs used in A Short Dog's Tale. The first one is called Take Me Back by Jake Schlessinger (created in Garage Band by my son) and the second is

PEANUT BUTTER JELLY TIME (RADIO VERSION) by Chip-Man & the Buckwheat Boyz

SLIPPERY PEOPLE by The Talking Heads

My Post Mortem

Mar 31, 2008
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Well, I just looked over my body of work and I realize that I have made some progress, which I find really rewarding. And I had fun doing this to boot. I also realize that the shorter version works much better (in addition to adhering to the parameters of the assignment).

While the longer version worked well as a short story when I wrote it and even worked with the still photos, I didn't write it with the thought of making it into a film. I believe this would have changed the language and feel of the narrative but I'm glad I wrote it the way I did.

I am also really thankful that I was able to tap into the talent of my friend Tony for the voice over. Not only was I having tremendous difficulty in making a quality sound recording - I also have a terrible voice - nasal as can be. Believe me, I tried to do it myself but it was AWFUL. I had a certain vision for Brooklyn's "voice" and Tony really nailed it.

As Kristan said in class, I do have a renewed respect for filmmakers. I most enjoyed putting the music to it and have to admit that it broke my heart when Virgil said it wasn't working for him in Version 1. But I understand it and upon reflection, I was trying to make the movie work around the construct of the song and the dream sequence, which in the end, was unnecessary.

Ironically, the dream sequence was the piece that I enjoyed most - from the conception to the execution and I think it worked well but was just erroneous given the time constraint.

Oh - one last thing with regard to my subject - this was indeed a light-hearted piece that was intended to make the viewer smile and to entertain. Certainly not a thesis project like some of the other works shown, but I believe it has it's place nonetheless.

A FUN FUN FUN project - didn't feel like a chore at all.

Donna

ooh - it's April Fool's Eve

I cut my Dog's Tale

Mar 28, 2008
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A Short Dog's Tale

ok Virgil, you were right. Here it is - a shorter Dog's Tale

QotD: Stolen Goods

Mar 24, 2008
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What's the most valuable thing you've ever had stolen?

I've had my wallet stolen 2 or 3 times, but the last time I felt the guy reaching in to my backpack in the act. I turned around, saw my wallet in his hand and took it back, shouting as he ran away. My VIGILANTE moment of stupidity but I was so angry my adrenaline got the best of me.
This last episode was several years ago. I am now much better about keeping an eye on my stuff.
I love NY.

A post about A Dog's Tale

Mar 23, 2008
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A Dog's Tale

Here's my (almost) finished project. I'm not 100% satisfied with some of my footage and if time allows, this week I will reshoot, edit and re-post. Until then, enjoy!!