As of today, the rough cut for the new ‘Marijuana Radio Back in Time’ video is approximately 4 minutes 20 seconds(no joke), but will wind up a few minutes longer.
Yesterday I spent many hours for another round of video editing, and came up with something that’s interesting to watch.
It has been a maddening process for a host of reasons. I often wind up at the end of an editing project pleased with how it turns out, and in many ways, this new video is no exception thus far. The video feels like a creative step up with the collaborative help of a very creative crew, but it still feel like the production end of things is not being executed well enough.
I can’t help but anguish when things are not perfect. I will often stomp around the studio screaming when video isn’t shot properly. To me no frame should ever be throw away.
In mastering this process, I am trying to learn a system for storyboarding that will greatly enhance the outcome of the final project. I find that when I’m in front of the camera, I can’t concentrate because my mind is on so many other things. Instead of being in front of the camera, I want more often to be behind it.
One of the most positive experiences doing this new video was that both Dan-K and McKenna have a natural ability for acting. Dan-k can best be described as a cult of personality, and working with him in front of the camera has been a blast. My wife and I noticed right away that McKenna has the most distinguishable expressions on her face. I feel like this crew has strong potential and I hope we’ll get more time to see how far Marijuana Radio can go.
Don’t misunderstand me, I am thrilled to be doing the things that I am for a career, it’s just that I have an obsessive drive for perfection. I want this drive to push me all the way to making a full feature film.
I feel like the number one thing standing between me and bringing my media to a new level is money. Of course my biggest problem is money, because I would otherwise hire a dozen people and rent out new office space right away. I am not just thinking of this in terms of media production either, I have had a developer lust to make a special website for a long time. I have been going over an idea in my head and the time is ripe. I’m looking for the benjamins.
Howdy folks, the new video is going to be titled ‘Marijuana Back In Time.’ It’s part of our ‘History of Pot Smoking’ series. There will be more projects that are set in a time in the past. The story follows Panka, played by myself, on his long journey to the caveman camp of his friend Danka played by Dan-K. On his way, Panka happens upon marijuana sent from the future with instructions how to use it. The two compete for the affections of Kahna, played by MJR’s new host McKenna. The three wind up smoking marijuana together and bonding. The story ends with the explanation of where the pot comes from.
Stay tuned for more updates and photos about our production process. Keep your eye out for this short film at the end of January.
Tonight, with Dan-K and Paul the Producer in tow, McKenna successfully hosted the show all by her lonesome self . We blasted off the starting line by talking to Marco Renda, publisher of Treating Yourself Magazine. Later on Clarke, the creator of Pothedz Couch came on to talk to us about his hilarious program. Also on tap was a grow tip from Roger the Intern, the Celebrity Stoner Update, and more. Stay tuned to the very end to hear Paul the Producer’s outrageous rap about Dan-K. Register for the forums and get involved in the community!
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- 01/08/2008
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Just wanted to make a quick post to the blog. We welcome Mckenna, our new female host on as a permanent member. We’re very exited about the creative ideas flowing. 2008 will be a year of surprises and new heights for Marijuana Radio.
Tonight we return for a live show after a two week holiday break.
We’ve been busy with a new video project called ‘The History of Pot.’ All of us went up to a campground in the dead of winter to film a stoner caveman epic. We FROZE but came out with some interesting video footage. Dan-K was only wearing sneakers with NO socks! Why? I don’t know.
A much more detailed HSC entry will be coming soon. I am very busy producing this new video, revamping the show, websites, filing my ASCAP report etc. Many things are on tap in business and for the show this year.
Thank you to everyone who continues to appreciate the program. It really means allot to me.
