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Instructables TV Pilot
Ive been tossing this idea around in my head for a few weeks now.
I had a spare hour this morning so i thought i would through this together as a 'pilot' episode, to get your view/opinions. etc..
Enjoy
I had a spare hour this morning so i thought i would through this together as a 'pilot' episode, to get your view/opinions. etc..
Enjoy
Discussions
11 years ago
That is one awesome video! That is one scary eye.
11 years ago
You're british?!!!! *Still watching, my opinion below this comment*
Reply 11 years ago
I like the intro!
The contest could be presented in a better way, and perhaps more zoomed in or something.......
I dunno if you had thought of something beforehand, or just made soem commentary, but I think it would help to practice some of the stuff youre gonna say, cuz sometimes you almost doze off in thought....
Its probably just me, but I've gotten so used to having subtitles, that I can barely watch anything without em. It's a bit silly, but maybe you should add some optional subtitles?
Where you started talking about intructables, the cookies and stuff goin on at the HQ was very good, you can make some good jokes!
The part with the cookies was very good! And we all know that cookies are the best!
You talked about the intructables in a very good way. I can't think of a good adjective. Not that proffesional, but not youtubish (You know what I mean, like a 7 year old who stole the family camera)
I like that you also talked about the forums, and discussed your opinions and such.
In summary, my suggestions based on how I liked the vid:
- A better microphone or better acoustics (whatever makes your voice sound better, more podcast like...)
- A green screen background would help. Or, maybe organizing the room so it still looks full of DIY stuff, but just a bit more.....comfortable... AND better lighting if youre gonna film there.
- Come up with some dialogue beforehand.
So far its good, and its about time someone had the cojones (excuse my language) to actually do something about this! (the podcast doesn't count in this comment)If you could get other people to film some segments, make some commentary, or generally contribute, it would be muuuuch better, and it would show how the community works together!
*claps*
Reply 11 years ago
Thanks keith, those are all good points, i will take them on board! The main thing is, i need to put a script together, and get into it more.
Reply 11 years ago
I really do wish I could help on that, I love writing, but my knowledge has become obsolete.
Reply 11 years ago
Well, i figured that i would pick up a few people. Ideally, 3 people whom rotate doing it each week. So three very different personalities.
Reply 11 years ago
Caitlinsdad, Kiteman/goodhart and perhaps one of the staff?
Reply 11 years ago
Yeah, those would have been my choices. Im not sure about the staff, they tend to be very busy. I can get coffee to do some scouting.
Reply 11 years ago
I feel important! i helped! Like that girl with the shake and bake pancakes commercial!!!
Reply 11 years ago
. LOL. You're much too young to remember those commercials.
. BTW, it was chicken, not pancakes.
Reply 11 years ago
nope
Reply 11 years ago
. Close, but no cigar. heehee
Reply 11 years ago
That's what I was referring to, I just forgot the name. Also, did you know cigarettes contain cyanide, a substance usually found in rat poison! TV told me so.
Reply 11 years ago
BLARG! I've seen em!!!!
Reply 11 years ago
Thanks for thinking of me as the first choice for a psycho host personality split three different ways.
Reply 11 years ago
You really would make an ideal host. Kiteman has that happy and cheerful personality like those Discovery Channel Hosts. You are more whacky, original ideas. Plus, with all those Ibles robot makes, its about time you got the spotlight! Then the third one should be neutral to both of your personalities, which is why I suggested a staff member, but some other ible member might also work....
Reply 11 years ago
Happy and cheerful? Ask my pupils, I'm the mean and nasty one!
Reply 11 years ago
Let me rephrase that:
happy and cheerful personality like those Discovery Channel Hosts while in instructables.com
Reply 11 years ago
Hmmm...
Reply 11 years ago
When not confronted by *insert british silly word here* I forgot it.....you say it a lot....n....something...
Reply 11 years ago
Numpty.
Reply 11 years ago
How dare you?!!
Reply 11 years ago
I think she very dares you.
Reply 11 years ago
*extinct, as it applies in the case of mammoth reptilian creatures.
Reply 11 years ago
Yes *awaits opinion*
Reply 11 years ago
I gotta admit, I knew you were from UK, but I pictured you as having a more american accent. Sorry.
Reply 11 years ago
Yeah. I have trouble understanding people with strong British accents.
Reply 11 years ago
You think that strong? You've not heard incomprehensibly strong...
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Reply 11 years ago
Altoids. Curiously strong
Reply 11 years ago
Interesting, did you follow the Glaswegian link I dropped-in above? L
Reply 11 years ago
It was curious. A heavy Irish or Scottish brogue might be tougher to understand but then again, it probably would have Gaelic mixed in.
Reply 11 years ago
Well I guess so, I'm not too sure which elements combine to form that dialect. L
Reply 11 years ago
Yes I have actually.
Reply 11 years ago
Try Glaswegian
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Reply 11 years ago
What did they say? All I understood was Davina, fish-n-chips, and boys.
Reply 11 years ago
There was a short period when that series was given subtitles... Even British people can find it hard sometimes (they were speaking English, of sorts)
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Reply 11 years ago
For some reason, I have more trouble understanding the British accent when coming from a female (*shrug*)
Reply 11 years ago
Actually, in some cases that happens to me too! I think its the voice tone, in women its a bit sharper, so the accent does seem harder to understand!
Reply 11 years ago
Hmm? Your comment can be misinterpreted. I merely stated that I pictured him having a less british accent, judging from his picture, he seemed a bit american too. I understood what he said.
Reply 11 years ago
Exact same thoughts keith...
Reply 11 years ago
. LOL. Same here. I knew he was British, but I didn't know he was sooooo British.
11 years ago
Jeebers man, shoulda said you were nocking ideas for a show around... I'll have you know I've been formulatin' ideas for almost a year. My area is very pro tv-movie industry, and I've been planning on making it a project.
Reply 11 years ago
Indeed, but i know how crazy busy you have been. I wouldn't want to put you out.
Reply 11 years ago
Jeese not that busy....
Actually, yah that busy...
Excellent pilot my man, a little bit of dynamism wouldn't hurt, nor some theme music from MaSu (reckon they'd do it for free?)
Reply 11 years ago
The intro music was Dues Ex Machinae... by MaSu.. I intend to throw in a bit more flamboyance next time round.
Reply 11 years ago
Yes yes I know, I'm talking some commissioned music, something similar to "Loot, Burn, **** Repeat" was in my head.
(I renamed that song "epic" for family purposes on mah iPod)
Reply 11 years ago
I actually worked out an entire play through of that song relating to time travel..
Reply 11 years ago
Personally I feel less focus on the website and community, and more on projects.
Reply 11 years ago
Well, i wanted to focus more on the community, make it more personal, like a local radio station.
Reply 11 years ago
Ahh, see I was focusing on the idea of a national broadcast TV show, meant for a larger audience.