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That is so weird. But I must say the students that were interested in counterpoint usually were a bit nerdy. Perhaps the lines of a drawing are more satisfying to them than blobs of paint. I know I like a nice black line. I'm not really into colors.
Anyway, after all those years my graphic style matches my musical style, so I'm quite happy. How about you?
That's an interesting correlation.
I, too, enjoy drawing, especially with pen & ink (those crisp black lines). I'm also heavily drawn to counterpoint (my main instrument is bass). While I greatly enjoy looking at colors, my ability to create a pleasing color scheme on canvas or paper is poor at best. I'm probably also considered a nerd, being an engineer and into higher math.
You can definitely call this a talent, moshuajusic. I'm also fascinated by video, but I think you need a lot of contacts and the ability to work with a group of people. I have always preferred to work alone. Composing, drawing, writing short stories, you don't need other people for that. I need to be alone a lot.
I taught myself filmmaking. Which means I taught myself screenwriting, videography, color grading, sound design, etc. And I was terrified of putting this out since it's my first film and it's Jaz The Rapper, known for battle rap, cocky lyrics, lots of wordplay, hip hop beats. I had her singing--her first time ever--on hard rock and classical piano, simple and sentimental lyrics. And it stars a doll. It could've been DISASTROUS for her. But the people seem to like it. So I'll toot my own horn and chalk it up as a new "talent."
Thoroughly enjoyed that one. That was top quality in all areas.
I taught myself filmmaking. Which means I taught myself screenwriting, videography, color grading, sound design, etc. And I was terrified of putting this out since it's my first film and it's Jaz The Rapper, known for battle rap, cocky lyrics, lots of wordplay, hip hop beats. I had her singing--her first time ever--on hard rock and classical piano, simple and sentimental lyrics. And it stars a doll. It could've been DISASTROUS for her. But the people seem to like it. So I'll toot my own horn and chalk it up as a new "talent."
I love it! That is really really good!
"I have never tried that before, so I think I should definitely be able to do that." Pippi Longstocking
That is so weird. But I must say the students that were interested in counterpoint usually were a bit nerdy. Perhaps the lines of a drawing are more satisfying to them than blobs of paint. I know I like a nice black line. I'm not really into colors.
Anyway, after all those years my graphic style matches my musical style, so I'm quite happy. How about you?
That's an interesting correlation.
I, too, enjoy drawing, especially with pen & ink (those crisp black lines). I'm also heavily drawn to counterpoint (my main instrument is bass). While I greatly enjoy looking at colors, my ability to create a pleasing color scheme on canvas or paper is poor at best. I'm probably also considered a nerd, being an engineer and into higher math.
You can definitely call this a talent, moshuajusic. I'm also fascinated by video, but I think you need a lot of contacts and the ability to work with a group of people. I have always preferred to work alone. Composing, drawing, writing short stories, you don't need other people for that. I need to be alone a lot.
Originally Posted by SouthPark
Thoroughly enjoyed that one. That was top quality in all areas.
Originally Posted by Josephine83
I love it! That is really really good!
Thanks. @ Rowy, most of the work was solitary. I found most of the actors on backstage.com. The classroom scene was toughest to coordinate, but the kids were great. #1 thing is making sure everyone's well fed. I brought cases of water bottles, deli platters, and granola bars. Enough for the parents too.
Here's the follow-up. I had a slightly better grasp of lighting and white balance on this one. Low key is challenging, especially with all the movement, plus the lights were stationary (since I'm a one-man band).
Here's the follow-up. I had a slightly better grasp of lighting and white balance on this one. Low key is challenging, especially with all the movement, plus the lights were stationary (since I'm a one-man band).
That is definitely world class quality. It's definitely right up there with the best.
Thanks. @ Rowy, most of the work was solitary. I found most of the actors on backstage.com. The classroom scene was toughest to coordinate, but the kids were great. #1 thing is making sure everyone's well fed. I brought cases of water bottles, deli platters, and granola bars. Enough for the parents too.
Here's the follow-up. I had a slightly better grasp of lighting and white balance on this one. Low key is challenging, especially with all the movement, plus the lights were stationary (since I'm a one-man band).
This is excellent. People pay a lot of money to see this on stage. Did you write the music?
I wonder, in this day and age we seem to be moving towards a virtual world. A world that needs art. I've tried a few virtual worlds and you already come across some art, but it's not much. Mostly static paintings and drawings. I expect that in the near future you can go to a theater in a virtual world and see your work as if it were a theater performance. But would that be the same? Sometimes I worry that virtual art will become something for the poor, while the rich can afford a seat in a real theater.
What I'm trying to say here, is that you could do it all, video productions and stage settings. You truly are a one-man band.
I don't think that will happen. I'm also into photography and creative editing. What I hear sometimes is that I'm not a 'real photographer', mostly from people who don't want to see anything edited on a photograph. But well, I only use my own photographs and you can't make something good when you start with a photo of bad quality. But I think al those new technologies can exist next to each other. There will always be people who prefer the 'static' art, just as there are now people who don't like creative editing and prefer the classic way of photography.
"I have never tried that before, so I think I should definitely be able to do that." Pippi Longstocking
That is definitely world class quality. It's definitely right up there with the best.
Originally Posted by Rowy van Hest
This is excellent. People pay a lot of money to see this on stage. Did you write the music?
I wonder, in this day and age we seem to be moving towards a virtual world. A world that needs art. I've tried a few virtual worlds and you already come across some art, but it's not much. Mostly static paintings and drawings. I expect that in the near future you can go to a theater in a virtual world and see your work as if it were a theater performance. But would that be the same? Sometimes I worry that virtual art will become something for the poor, while the rich can afford a seat in a real theater.
What I'm trying to say here, is that you could do it all, video productions and stage settings. You truly are a one-man band.
Thanks. Yes I wrote the music. Jaz wrote most of the lyrics. I wrote some too.
Fascinating idea. I'm way behind, haven't even tried a VR headset. Strong Matrix vibes. heh But that WOULD be a cool application. I gotta broaden my perspective & experience. If you got any suggestions as to where to start, I'm game.
Originally Posted by Josephine83
I don't think that will happen. I'm also into photography and creative editing. What I hear sometimes is that I'm not a 'real photographer', mostly from people who don't want to see anything edited on a photograph. But well, I only use my own photographs and you can't make something good when you start with a photo of bad quality. But I think al those new technologies can exist next to each other. There will always be people who prefer the 'static' art, just as there are now people who don't like creative editing and prefer the classic way of photography.
Agreed. Everything goes through phases of popularity, and ultimately everything coexists.
I can't consider myself to be multi-talented, but except for the music, I was told that I'm pretty good at writing. It always was easy for me, when I was at school and college. Recently, the guys from https://www.topessaywriting.org/samples/healthcare have suggested working with them. They read some of my works and said they liked them. To be honest, I didn't think about working as a writer, but it seems to be a good way to earn some extra money and gain new skills.
Which means I taught myself screenwriting, videography, color grading, sound design, etc. And I was terrified of putting this out since it's my first film and it's Jaz The Rapper, known for battle rap, cocky lyrics, lots of wordplay, hip hop beats. I had her singing--her first time ever--on hard rock and classical piano, simple and sentimental lyrics. And it stars a doll. 
It could've been DISASTROUS for her. But the people seem to like it. So I'll toot my own horn and chalk it up as a new "talent." 
