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ByNalts

Wowzer. Your’e going to want to read this post, because it’s hot news. And because I put some effort into some seriously solid metaphors that damned well better be scraped by some bigger bloggers. For years I’ve been bitching and moaning about Apple not putting its little heart into AppleTV (instead of screwing with these…

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ByNalts

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ByNalts

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ByNalts

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Shooting Video Testimonials

ByNalts

Here’s a nice article titled “how to shoot a video testimonial.” (Ken McCarthy, SystemVideoBlog.com). Great tips about getting a subject comfortable and asking questions that will prompt positive comments. This article reminded me that making “amateur video shorts” violates almost everything I ever learned working at PBS and doing my own small productions. I’ve never…

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  2. Speaking of books. Did you finish yours?

    I think Quinn’s dad was pretty bummed he missed you that night. He brought his mother and everything…

    🙂

    I was also wondering if the next time I’m in town I could perhaps crack your kitchen table or tell your children they suck at Wii. Please?

    K. Thanks. 🙂

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