I went to Dallas for a short weekend on a videography project. Getting there was one crappy surprise after another. Here are the key lessons.
Category: Roller Derby
which rainbow wig should I buy?
I’ve narrowed it down to three possibilities. One of these three I want to buy and take to RollerCon 2013 with me. But which one? Wig #1: Rainbow Glamorous Wig Here’s how it looks on the model: Here’s a simulation of how it would look on me: Wig #2: Multicolored Feather Wig First, the model… Continue reading which rainbow wig should I buy?
seeking help with my video backlog
Do you or someone you know want to get more experience with video editing in general or with Final Cut Pro X specifically? I’m looking for one or two like-minded individuals to help me catch up on my huge backlog of non-paying video editing projects. I’ve been shooting way faster than I’ve been editing for… Continue reading seeking help with my video backlog
my first USARS roller derby experience – WOW
Here are my thoughts about the very first USARS roller derby tournament, which happened to be the very first USARS roller derby bout I’ve ever seen.
my letter to YouTube, explaining why they are violating copyright law in their effort to prevent violation of copyright law
Here is a letter I just sent to copyright@youtube.com attempting to explain why they should remove their advertising from one of my videos. Hi, I uploaded a video that contains audio from a song that is copyrighted by a US artist. However, in addition to releasing the music under a standard license, the artist also… Continue reading my letter to YouTube, explaining why they are violating copyright law in their effort to prevent violation of copyright law
roller derby documentaries and how Derbyverse came to be
A roller derby photographer from Toronto asked me to write a review of a film called “Derby, Baby!” But what came out was an article about roller derby documentaries in general, why a lot of filmmakers are wasting their time making docs that won’t earn any money, and where my online interview show Derbyverse came… Continue reading roller derby documentaries and how Derbyverse came to be
I’m now a citable expert in roller derby
This year was the first ever Roller Derby World Cup. It wasn’t put on by any official organization, just a roller derby magazine. They chose to hold the event in Toronto. When I learned about it early in 2011, I decided I could probably afford to go to either Rollercon or the World Cup to… Continue reading I’m now a citable expert in roller derby
My First Experiment with Live Audio Webcast of Roller Derby
My First Experiment with Live Audio Webcast of Roller Derby Last weekend, Portland’s Rose City Rollers came to Denver. On Sunday, Rose’s Axles of Annihilation took on the Denver Roller Dolls’ Bruising Altitude, and then Rose’s Wheels of Justice took on Denver’s Mile High Club. The double header was at Denver’s practice facility, called The… Continue reading My First Experiment with Live Audio Webcast of Roller Derby