I think I've got it now. There is a reason I'm an artist as opposed to an office manager. Sitting in front of the computer so much is making me crazy. If all goes well, and this really gets off the ground, I'll have to hire someone else to sit on their butt. I'm just not that type!
Ummm... what was the purpose of this post, again?
Oh yeah, We are GO GO GO. (I suddenly have the urge to read Go Dog Go)
The Kickstarter Campaign Starts now and will End October 17th at 8:00 PM
Pop Art Murals Kickstarter Campaign
Monday, September 1, 2014
Thursday, August 28, 2014
Back the Truck Up
If you have never tried to put a kickstarter together, you will never know how time consuming it all is. Verifying identity and bank accounts are swallowing up huge chunks of my time. At least I know Kickstarter is legit. It would be very hard for anyone to run a scam off there and not get caught.
I am currently waiting on the bank verification to come back with could take 7 days.
I've updated the rewards ladder, as St. Mary's was unable to guarantee I would be able to run a live web cast. I understand completely. It's a whole other legal nightmare if one of the kids were to show up in the broadcast.
AND... While Godsmack is an awesome band, I've been advised not to use their song in the Kickstarter video. So, I begged my buddy DJ IM to hook me up with something. He was awesome enough to provide me with an instrumental version of a song he collaborated on. I am forever in his debt, but don't tell him that.
You guys should check him out. He's on Facebook and Soundcloud.
DJ IM Facebook
DJ IM Soundcloud
Now I present you with the NEW and IMPROVED promo film:
I am currently waiting on the bank verification to come back with could take 7 days.
I've updated the rewards ladder, as St. Mary's was unable to guarantee I would be able to run a live web cast. I understand completely. It's a whole other legal nightmare if one of the kids were to show up in the broadcast.
AND... While Godsmack is an awesome band, I've been advised not to use their song in the Kickstarter video. So, I begged my buddy DJ IM to hook me up with something. He was awesome enough to provide me with an instrumental version of a song he collaborated on. I am forever in his debt, but don't tell him that.
You guys should check him out. He's on Facebook and Soundcloud.
DJ IM Facebook
DJ IM Soundcloud
Now I present you with the NEW and IMPROVED promo film:
Wednesday, August 27, 2014
Tuesday, August 26, 2014
On your marks
Oh man, what a week. First some family issues, and then problems getting video from the dentist office... They had patients so I had to wait a week to get "kid free" video.
BUT
We are back on track now. I just finished putting together the kickstarter video. All I have to do now is figure out what format it should be saved in to publish it here, facebook and kickstarter. I'm very proud of myself. It took more than 6 hours to make and edit a 4 minute video. Phew, that stuff is hard.
I've researched the webcasting aspect, so as long as St. Mary's has a wifi network I can get on, that should be good to go.
Check back tomorrow to (hopefully) see the finished video.
BUT
We are back on track now. I just finished putting together the kickstarter video. All I have to do now is figure out what format it should be saved in to publish it here, facebook and kickstarter. I'm very proud of myself. It took more than 6 hours to make and edit a 4 minute video. Phew, that stuff is hard.
I've researched the webcasting aspect, so as long as St. Mary's has a wifi network I can get on, that should be good to go.
Check back tomorrow to (hopefully) see the finished video.
Saturday, August 16, 2014
Green Light
Great News!!!
After some research, legal and otherwise, and behind the scene talks, We Are A Go!
St. Mary's Home informed me yesterday that the mural is approved. We decided on this:
A fat, happy dragon surrounded by differently abled kids and Donald Duck. The kids and Mr. Duck will be roasting marshmallows with the dragons fire breath. I'm very excited about this concept, and I can't wait to get started.
But first... We must start the kickstarter campaign. Everything is basically ready, except the video. Even that is mostly done, but I'd like to get some video of St. Mary's to add to it.
I'll be busy the next couple of days. Hopefully we can start before the end of next week.
YAY!!!
After some research, legal and otherwise, and behind the scene talks, We Are A Go!
St. Mary's Home informed me yesterday that the mural is approved. We decided on this:
A fat, happy dragon surrounded by differently abled kids and Donald Duck. The kids and Mr. Duck will be roasting marshmallows with the dragons fire breath. I'm very excited about this concept, and I can't wait to get started.
But first... We must start the kickstarter campaign. Everything is basically ready, except the video. Even that is mostly done, but I'd like to get some video of St. Mary's to add to it.
I'll be busy the next couple of days. Hopefully we can start before the end of next week.
YAY!!!
Friday, July 25, 2014
Friday July 25
It's been a productive week. I worked on the movie a little. I spent a lot of time looking for some editing software that didn't cost a fortune, ie; free. No luck, so I stuck with movie maker. It's ok, gets the job done. I need to write and record the narration. That will be the hard part for me. Hope to have the entire thing finished next week.
I never heard back from the elementary school.
I have a meeting with the people in charge at St. Mary's Home, Monday afternoon. YAY! I'm working on some sketches for them now. I should be able to finalize my timeline and start date early next week.
I'm super excited about all of this coming together. Can't wait until I can lay some paint down.
The goals for next week:
Finish the Kickstarter video
Establish a timeline and start date
Work on sketches for St. Mary's
I never heard back from the elementary school.
I have a meeting with the people in charge at St. Mary's Home, Monday afternoon. YAY! I'm working on some sketches for them now. I should be able to finalize my timeline and start date early next week.
I'm super excited about all of this coming together. Can't wait until I can lay some paint down.
The goals for next week:
Finish the Kickstarter video
Establish a timeline and start date
Work on sketches for St. Mary's
Monday, July 21, 2014
July 21
It's been another lovely weekend here at The Beach. I hope you had a good weekend too.
I completely forgot about a key component of a kickstarter campaign... The Video. I guess I have my assignment for the week.
I went and got video of some work I did in downtown Norfolk yesterday morning. I also contacted Godsmack to see if I can use one of their tracks for background music. I'm not holding my breath that they'll get back to me, but I have to at least try. And I got together all the other photos and videos I want to use for the "film".
At some point this week I'm going to try and get video from Dr. K's office. Maybe get some video of the children's places I'd like to paint. I'd also like to interview my boss. While I know he is all for me breaking out on my own (he's said as much) I don't know how he'll feel about being filmed.
This little project should be fun. I enjoy cutting together little movies. .
I completely forgot about a key component of a kickstarter campaign... The Video. I guess I have my assignment for the week.
I went and got video of some work I did in downtown Norfolk yesterday morning. I also contacted Godsmack to see if I can use one of their tracks for background music. I'm not holding my breath that they'll get back to me, but I have to at least try. And I got together all the other photos and videos I want to use for the "film".
At some point this week I'm going to try and get video from Dr. K's office. Maybe get some video of the children's places I'd like to paint. I'd also like to interview my boss. While I know he is all for me breaking out on my own (he's said as much) I don't know how he'll feel about being filmed.
This little project should be fun. I enjoy cutting together little movies. .
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