Saturday, January 10, 2009

A WORK IN PROGRESS...

Not my actual crew, but you get the idea!
This afternoon we had our Photo Page meeting here in Scottsdale and managed to knock out what our vision is for my full website in a little over an hour. Our studio setting was a quaint cottage built back in the 1930's for "starving artists". Today, it has been modernized with the modern amenities of a condo! The experience was a FUN! On a wide screen one of my two photographers, Sydney and I critiqued what we liked and disliked about the images. She warned me that she was a "tough critic" and I told her that was exactly what I wanted to hear. We salvaged about a third of what we shot--which is normal. Our objective was to avoid repetition while presenting some fresh images. We are already planning a second shoot for Spring. I asked for a major change of images and music for the Reel Page. This will contain some images we are not including on the Photo Page. Other news...
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I am getting booked for Voice On Camera and Voice Over work on weekends, which is nice. My life A-N (After News) has been far more enjoyable, ranging from voicing over a cartoon project to industrial films and website introductions. So, the New Year is off and running for me. We have some fascinating Guests coming up on "THE INTERVIEW" soon. When my computer is delivered, all will be back to normal...well, as far as "normal" is in my world! Take care and...
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HAVE A NICE WEEKEND!

24 Comments:

At 8:18 PM, Blogger Bud said...

Excellent news, Michael. I'm very happy to hear this.

 
At 10:24 PM, Blogger PBS said...

Wow, you just always have things going on that are so exciting!!

 
At 3:13 AM, Blogger Tammi said...

How neat-o!
You live such an interesting life,M.
I think I swing by your blog to live vicariously through your life,since mine is so crazy..LOL
(see psychotic last post on my blog).
You must have one of those news anchor-type voices,with no southern like drawl(like they say I have)LOL
Is doing cartoon voices fun?Or more like doing a "job".
just curious.
Sounds like your New Year is off to a great start!
hugggggs!!

 
At 12:11 PM, Blogger Kathryn Magendie said...

Hot damn! You sound (read) so good, Michael. I couldn't be happier for you. The positive energy spills from this blog.
YEEEHAWWWW!

 
At 12:29 PM, Blogger sage said...

Life A-N!!! May things go well in your next phase and I hope you get your computer back soon.

 
At 5:29 PM, Blogger Green tea said...

It is so good to hear things going so well for you.
Looking forward to seeing the finished product.

 
At 5:39 PM, Blogger Jess said...

Great news...hope you are having a good weekend...and have a wonderful week ahead!

Love, Jess

 
At 5:44 PM, Blogger Michael Manning said...

Bud: Thanks! It's nice to see long standing items come together! :)

 
At 5:45 PM, Blogger Michael Manning said...

PBS: Hmmm...This probably explains why I never followed through on adopting a puppy last summer! But yeah, your're right. Busy is nice. :D)

 
At 5:45 PM, Blogger Michael Manning said...

PBS: Hmmm...This probably explains why I never followed through on adopting a puppy last summer! But yeah, your're right. Busy is nice. :D)

 
At 5:47 PM, Blogger Michael Manning said...

Tammi: It's definitely fun and funny as well. I'll have to stop by. Still without my own computer so excuse the delay! :)

 
At 5:48 PM, Blogger Michael Manning said...

Kat: If we culd bottle it, we'd make some $$$! lol!!!:D) I need to stop by your mountain. Saw the Maggie Valley disaster on the news and thought about ya!

 
At 5:49 PM, Blogger Michael Manning said...

Sage: That computer is somethig else. A friend of mine has some Geeks and I plan on hiring them to make sure this time it's bullet-proof. But first I have to have it delivered! :)

 
At 5:50 PM, Blogger Michael Manning said...

Green Tea: It's going to be here soon! Better to have a little delay and "get it right" than rush it and have it "blah". See you soon! :)

 
At 5:51 PM, Blogger Michael Manning said...

Jess: Thanks and much love to you and Jason! :)

 
At 6:43 PM, Blogger Girl Rants said...

ooh im excited to see these shots.
i hope you had so much fun doing it.
shout out to me when you get your puter fixed!!!

your friend,
D

 
At 7:41 PM, Blogger P M Prescott said...

Things do sound interesting. Hope you had a nice weekend too.

 
At 11:37 PM, Blogger Seamus said...

Stoppin' in to say Happy New Year Michael!

 
At 11:49 PM, Blogger Michael Manning said...

Dari: Okay..."IT'S FIXED!" lol! :D)

 
At 11:50 PM, Blogger Michael Manning said...

PM: It was very nice here with great weather. Looking forward to catching up with you!

 
At 11:50 PM, Blogger Michael Manning said...

Seamus: Happy New Year and May it bring you All The Very Best!

 
At 12:24 PM, Blogger Martini said...

Cartoon voice-over? Awesome. I've always thought deep down, I'd be great at voicing cartoons, but I have never had the time or, more importantly, the courage to try something like that. Plus, opportunities are far less abundant here in igloo-town.

 
At 9:50 AM, Blogger Glenn Bishop "Bish The Magish" said...

Great News - And good luck.

Glenn Bishop

 
At 2:07 AM, Blogger Michael Manning said...

Martini: You can do it!

 

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