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Actually, I should say that I love my jobs since I seem to wear so many hats lately.  I just finished up the IgniteOKC 2 videos this weekend and they’re finally uploaded to the IgniteOKC  YouTube channel (Tanner said we’ve uploaded 14 GB this weekend alone!!! Holy crap, HD Video!!). Below is my favorite talk from IgniteOKC – and it’s not just because I’m biased (Watch it in HD if you like):

As you can see, I kept things much, much simpler this time around by using just two static camera angles.  I think this helped put the focus back on the speaker and the content, and less on the event itself.  It certainly made the videos easier to edit and color correct.  I also went with tighter shots on both cameras, which I think helped immensely.

Then today, I filmed the EJPPG Client Day showcase at the OSU Alumni Center.  EJPPG wanted to shoot some client testimonials as well as some of the action at the client day.  I ended up shooting over two hours of client testimonial – it was non-stop! But, I think I got some great stuff from the clients and I can’t wait to log and rough cut that footage tomorrow.

Since I’m back in charge of the Road Crew, I had to set up one of our sound systems for today’s event as well. It was a little rough trying to handle two things in different areas, but SCC’s new public relations intern, Shea, was a big help.  Shea learned how to control the audio equipment really quickly, and he was a great ambassador for the Road Crew.  My job is cool, and so are my co-workers!

Days like today are typical of what I want out of my life and career.  I love to be challenged and stressed and multi-tasking on several different projects.  I’m also so excited to be working on several video projects at once, even if it is a little overwhelming.  There are some days that I’m just not sure what I want to do.  And then there’s today – when I realize I’m kind of already doing it.

Back in the fall, I was asked to devise a good-looking way to add lettering to a not-so-good-looking sign.  The signs were metal with a special vinyl coating on them with the windmill design and “Oklahoma Centennial Farm” wording.  As you can see, the original designer of the sign did not intend for it to be personalized, but it was so awkward looking that something had to be done with it. My client wanted to add his family heritage to one sign, for displaying in his barn or home.  He had a long list of people to add, and had a very specific way he wanted it laid out.  The second sign was only to have the farm name and establishment date, and he wanted to post that sign at the entrance to the farm.  In terms of lay out, there wasn’t much I could do.  I used “Oklahoma” for farm name font, and my own sort of font blend for the names.  My real task came in figuring out how to successfully paint a vinyl sign that wasn’t meant to be painted.  I ended up using an outdoor acrylic paint, and a layer of matte spray to prevent yellowing.  I also applied several coats of clear, protective spray paint. The end product turned out well, and the client was very happy. But next time, I’ll advise against painting this type of material :)