it is very different.. when you read it and when you hear it. Liked this version better than written one. I guess it is because you made it sound exactly as you meant it while you were writing.. and when i read it first time, it gave some different impression. Still thats really a very good story!
Wow. This was interesting. I don't know when I'll find the time, but I'd love to read some of my stuff and make a Youtube clip. I do have some ideas but as you know the editing is very time-consuming. Good work!
A had a post that alluded to the Detroit Riots of 1967 a week ago TWM had some interesting recollections. Do you remember that summer?
Oh JR JR JR! Double wow on this very creative endeavor. I liked the music you chose, and you did a great job on the slideshow. Getting the images to show in his eye! Yikes, when the God's Son image started to show. I started thinking of many serial killers of the past. I'm an audio producer myself, have done a lot of radio, and could imagine hearing this piece on the radio. What software did you use to build it?
Catvibe, I used Pinnacle Studio 9 for the video production and Adobe 7.0 for the photos. I recorded the narration onto a cassette tape, then converted to an MP3 file using Audacity software. Thanks for the compliment. Now if I could just get a better microphone. Any suggestions?
Let me know if you plan to use the mic just for solo purposes in your studio, or would you want to interview people. You can email me at cat@catvibe.com, I'm glad to help you with any audio equipment questions.
It gives me creeps to know that you renditioned it exactly the way I imagined while reading. I'll hear it once again when I'm high. Video was a very apt idea.
I liked your story even without the sound effects. Very clever. That is a very challenging job you have for yourself too - I hope 2009 is a good year and a rewarding one for you. Stay warm.
the one image of the eye with God's son on it was the most kickass of all.
great words man, and even better when spoken. Loved watching this :) though when I read it, the images in mind were something more cruel, insane, and violent. Maybe its me.
I'm just now getting time to go look at the blogs of people from the contest. This is fascinating--and unexpected--as are your other posts (fascinating). It's always interesting for me to hear about Michigan. (esp. the post on trying to register for a class)We used to live there--at the height of the housing bubble. Now when we go back it's sad to see all the homes for sale-and the prices, basically half of what they were when we were there.
And I think I heard that prisoners when they get out are reoffending to try to get back in, for the food and warmth. Any perspective on that?
I am blown away! (Oops, maybe that's the wrong thing to say in this context.) I loved the written version -- my kind of story -- but this was eerie! I'm going back to read and then view it again. This was chilling.
Still haven't listened to this - kids are usually around and I'm not sure it's 5-year old material! But I loved the written version; the 'voice' of the narrator was excellent.
JR, I just wanted to personally thank you for reading and commenting on each and every entry. It was nice to see the company of you and several others there!
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Fascinating mix of fiction and film media.
Thanks PK. I think I'll stick to writing though. I'm not sure I did my story justice.
Jim, the thing is we all have to deal with the voice we are given. audiences understand this. Yours is not grating and "hearable."
You did fine with this. What I liked about hearing it was the different places you put the inflection and moderation. It really drove home the story.
it is very different.. when you read it and when you hear it. Liked this version better than written one. I guess it is because you made it sound exactly as you meant it while you were writing.. and when i read it first time, it gave some different impression. Still thats really a very good story!
I have to say, you have a great narrating voice. The final line is just astonishing, really off the scale. Keep doing these, they work!
Very interesting. Gives a whole new twist to story telling. Enjoyed it. I would have to agree with the other comments as well. MW
Thanks for the chilling rendition -- very creepy and effective.
Wow. This was interesting. I don't know when I'll find the time, but I'd love to read some of my stuff and make a Youtube clip. I do have some ideas but as you know the editing is very time-consuming. Good work!
A had a post that alluded to the Detroit Riots of 1967 a week ago TWM had some interesting recollections. Do you remember that summer?
Story was great - video was cool!
Hey, thanks for visiting my site! This was the first time I posted anything the Clarity site. I'm hoping to meet some new bloggy friends!
@ JR...it is much scarier with the visuals and music...very interesting
Oh JR JR JR! Double wow on this very creative endeavor. I liked the music you chose, and you did a great job on the slideshow. Getting the images to show in his eye! Yikes, when the God's Son image started to show. I started thinking of many serial killers of the past. I'm an audio producer myself, have done a lot of radio, and could imagine hearing this piece on the radio. What software did you use to build it?
Catvibe,
I used Pinnacle Studio 9 for the video production and Adobe 7.0 for the photos. I recorded the narration onto a cassette tape, then converted to an MP3 file using Audacity software. Thanks for the compliment. Now if I could just get a better microphone. Any suggestions?
Like it even more on hearing you speak it. You have a good voice.
I now know what a muffin monster is.
Will that help me sleep better? ;-)
Let me know if you plan to use the mic just for solo purposes in your studio, or would you want to interview people. You can email me at cat@catvibe.com, I'm glad to help you with any audio equipment questions.
Hey JR, the inflection in your voice and sorta blank eyes make the piece scary. It's good!
It gives me creeps to know that you renditioned it exactly the way I imagined while reading. I'll hear it once again when I'm high. Video was a very apt idea.
I liked your story even without the sound effects. Very clever. That is a very challenging job you have for yourself too - I hope 2009 is a good year and a rewarding one for you. Stay warm.
Fabulous!
You can have my vote!
Severely creative and disturbing, JR. And your voice was a perfect fit.
i thought i commented here :(
i was here on the same day u posted your story!
its such a beautiful way of expressing the story. you turn out to be really good in expressing you thoughts! a marvelous work!
the one image of the eye with God's son on it was the most kickass of all.
great words man, and even better when spoken. Loved watching this :) though when I read it, the images in mind were something more cruel, insane, and violent. Maybe its me.
A real good one.
Take care!
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I'm just now getting time to go look at the blogs of people from the contest. This is fascinating--and unexpected--as are your other posts (fascinating). It's always interesting for me to hear about Michigan. (esp. the post on trying to register for a class)We used to live there--at the height of the housing bubble. Now when we go back it's sad to see all the homes for sale-and the prices, basically half of what they were when we were there.
And I think I heard that prisoners when they get out are reoffending to try to get back in, for the food and warmth. Any perspective on that?
I am blown away! (Oops, maybe that's the wrong thing to say in this context.) I loved the written version -- my kind of story -- but this was eerie! I'm going back to read and then view it again. This was chilling.
Still haven't listened to this - kids are usually around and I'm not sure it's 5-year old material! But I loved the written version; the 'voice' of the narrator was excellent.
I read urs on the site too. Good job mate
JR, I just wanted to personally thank you for reading and commenting on each and every entry. It was nice to see the company of you and several others there!
Liked the story,was intriguing and made me think.
Nice space you have here :)
Hi JR!!Happy New Year!
OMG!This is really great!!You`ve upgraded your poems by filming it?Its amazing!
Congratulations and I hope you keep in touch.Ive been gone myself and started to blog again this year.
wish u all the best!
Diffrent:)
Nice Story man!
Thanks for telling it too ...
I heard it as I read the lines ... a good experience .. thanks for sharing it ...
Tan :)
Your story was disturbing - brilliantly so.
(And the muffin monster is frightening.)
Jeeze, man...You can be downright creepy when you want to be!
Congrats on 2nd place! I read this first on the site then looked at your video narration of it. Fantastic! Congrats on an awesome story!
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