Excited to see you back with a new video! Rest in peace, Don. He sounded like a wonderful guy, and I'm sorry for your loss. The world needs more positive, vocal supporters like him
Very sorry to hear of the loss of your friend and supporter, Don. I lost my wife to cancer ten years ago this week, so that really hits home for me. However, glad to hear you are creatively engaged in what sounds like an exciting project! Appreciate the update-thanks, Shawn!
Glad to see your update. You've been _really_ busy. I was imagining the conversation if a traffic cop had showed up. "It's OK, it's not a real cat. Well, yes _that's_ a real live cat, but the dead cat isn't real, or alive ... which it wasn't ... even before we killed it ... which we didn't, because it's not a real cat. When can I get my phone call?"
I know!!! Or worse if he asked to watch the video the director was test filming … “now break its neck like we are going to have the kid do it. No, not like that! Twist it and throw it to the side like the kid will do it.” I am not sure we could have explained our way out of it! I kept checking social media after for someone who had recorded it and was trying to report it!
Nice to have you back, sir; now we know the reason(s) why, as well. Let's just say that I'm well-versed with the situation of losing a good friend. Mine was my own father. Being an only son, I was asked by him to be his primary carer when his cancer developed, right up until the end, as I tended to just get stuff done without a lot of fuss. Anyway, that was over 20 years back now, and life went on (mostly work-related, but occasionally more creative than the day-to-day 9 to 5 daily grind!). About 5 years back, I ended up getting involved with a small group of filmmakers, ending up as their sound recordist/'boom monkey' on-set, an editorial consultant (as our DP was new to the industry, and one of my hobbies was video editing and sound-related editing/mixing), an occasional final polishing editor, and a visual FX artist. Earlier this year, when they discovered that I'd been (seriously) writing since I was about 14, they asked me to come up with a few ideas, as well as asking me to adapt an existing short story that one of the other contributors had penned, which I did. Now, because of the way the script was written (very descriptively 'visual'), I've also been given the task of directing the short as well ...! I guess because I wrote it the way I did, they think it'd be easier for me to communicate with our crew what - precisely - will be required to make it all come together. That'll probably be shot over the Christmas break for us (possibly two full days with the actors, and a day for all of the necessary second-unit stuff; inserts, pick-ups, etc), so I guess what I'm saying is that life throws us what it throws us, when it does, expecting that we'll cope with it in precisely the best way we know how. What was the line in 'Shang-Chi ...'? "If you aim low, you hit nothing." Just do what you do, and the world will take it as it does. P.S. - Also, I discovered that blood pools and miscellaneous splatter can be made using (semi-transparent) prosthetic-grade silicones and the necessary pigments, and stored for just such an occasion as you mentioned. Easy to put down and to clean up, following a shot ... and, as a plus - unlike digital splatter - these will pick up available light in any environment!
That is an awesome tip! I will have to give that a try. Congratulations on moving up through the ranks … I would love to do the same! So many ideas and things that I would like to explore! I love to hear your kind of success!!!
@@trytofinishsomething There's a business based down in Texas who actually sell flocking to mix up your own blood pools for just such an occasion (Brick In The Yard), whether they be silicone based or some other alternative (and the recipes to go with them, too!), so maybe some of that particular formula might be something to experiment with. Mitch is a great guy to ask questions of, either for specifics or just generally (yes, I've been a customer ... even in Australia!). And I've directed little throwaway things in the past, but I never expected to be asked to direct anything particularly serious (and this first one is quite serious!); I guess if you're prepared (and I've already been working out which shots will be needed on the insert/pick-up day), you're as ready as you'll ever be, even at nearly 58 years old! I've never been scared of the tech, in fact I've embraced each new thing as it's been released into the wild, so I'm about as ready as I can be for such an adventure. Maybe when it's shot and edited, I'll send you a link to it. Anyway, I've bent your ear enough already, kind sir. Be good and be well, Noel
Glad to see you back posting! Sorry for your loss. My wife had breast cancer surgery in August and everything went as good as can be hoped for but even though, making stuff and YT in general has been my escape from the day to day (Dr visits etc...).
Brother, I never stop being amazed at all your adventures. And admire your positive can do spirit approach to challenges. The results have been quite astounding.
Thats some good stuff Shawn, it seems like you were always preparing for this position and timing yourself and what not. Its awesome stuff. Sorry to hear about your friend!
Interesting video Shawn! You’re a lot braver than I am, taking on all these crazy builds. You’re doing a great job of getting out of your comfort zone with some very creative thinking! Thanks for sharing. So sorry to hear about Don.
Thanks Jamie! It’s a lot of “yeah I can do it” then days of panic trying to figure out how to make that true! It’s a terrifying and thrilling experience!
Mr Cash… So glad to see a video pop up, I know I’ve reached out a few times (sorry to mither you) and I’ll be honest, when you didn’t respond last time I got a little worried. A great video though and very interesting in learning what you’ve been up to and how you resolved issues on the fly. Sad news about loss as he sounded a genuinely nice guy. As always, stay safe and all the best from me and mine to you and yours 👍🏼
Great PodCash video Shawn. Sorry to hear about your friend Don. Bet the store associates looked at you weird for buying all the nylons you got or did you wife ask you where did all her nylons went LOL. Your story about the intersection was funny. Oh how I wish I could have seen their reaction. You do some crazy stuff which I love watching and getting to see on your Instagram.
Welcome back Shawn!!! Great to hear things are going well my friend!
"I'm getting ready to make some more internal organs." Quote of the year.
Better than “pull out some”! ;)
@@trytofinishsomething
Excited to see you back with a new video! Rest in peace, Don. He sounded like a wonderful guy, and I'm sorry for your loss. The world needs more positive, vocal supporters like him
I am hoping to really get back into the swing of them now! Thank you’
Very sorry to hear of the loss of your friend and supporter, Don. I lost my wife to cancer ten years ago this week, so that really hits home for me. However, glad to hear you are creatively engaged in what sounds like an exciting project! Appreciate the update-thanks, Shawn!
Sorry to hear that Shawn and it’s good to put something out!!!
Glad to see your update. You've been _really_ busy.
I was imagining the conversation if a traffic cop had showed up. "It's OK, it's not a real cat. Well, yes _that's_ a real live cat, but the dead cat isn't real, or alive ... which it wasn't ... even before we killed it ... which we didn't, because it's not a real cat. When can I get my phone call?"
I know!!! Or worse if he asked to watch the video the director was test filming … “now break its neck like we are going to have the kid do it. No, not like that! Twist it and throw it to the side like the kid will do it.” I am not sure we could have explained our way out of it! I kept checking social media after for someone who had recorded it and was trying to report it!
Nice to have you back, sir; now we know the reason(s) why, as well.
Let's just say that I'm well-versed with the situation of losing a good friend. Mine was my own father. Being an only son, I was asked by him to be his primary carer when his cancer developed, right up until the end, as I tended to just get stuff done without a lot of fuss. Anyway, that was over 20 years back now, and life went on (mostly work-related, but occasionally more creative than the day-to-day 9 to 5 daily grind!). About 5 years back, I ended up getting involved with a small group of filmmakers, ending up as their sound recordist/'boom monkey' on-set, an editorial consultant (as our DP was new to the industry, and one of my hobbies was video editing and sound-related editing/mixing), an occasional final polishing editor, and a visual FX artist. Earlier this year, when they discovered that I'd been (seriously) writing since I was about 14, they asked me to come up with a few ideas, as well as asking me to adapt an existing short story that one of the other contributors had penned, which I did. Now, because of the way the script was written (very descriptively 'visual'), I've also been given the task of directing the short as well ...! I guess because I wrote it the way I did, they think it'd be easier for me to communicate with our crew what - precisely - will be required to make it all come together. That'll probably be shot over the Christmas break for us (possibly two full days with the actors, and a day for all of the necessary second-unit stuff; inserts, pick-ups, etc), so I guess what I'm saying is that life throws us what it throws us, when it does, expecting that we'll cope with it in precisely the best way we know how.
What was the line in 'Shang-Chi ...'? "If you aim low, you hit nothing."
Just do what you do, and the world will take it as it does.
P.S. - Also, I discovered that blood pools and miscellaneous splatter can be made using (semi-transparent) prosthetic-grade silicones and the necessary pigments, and stored for just such an occasion as you mentioned. Easy to put down and to clean up, following a shot ... and, as a plus - unlike digital splatter - these will pick up available light in any environment!
That is an awesome tip! I will have to give that a try. Congratulations on moving up through the ranks … I would love to do the same! So many ideas and things that I would like to explore! I love to hear your kind of success!!!
@@trytofinishsomething There's a business based down in Texas who actually sell flocking to mix up your own blood pools for just such an occasion (Brick In The Yard), whether they be silicone based or some other alternative (and the recipes to go with them, too!), so maybe some of that particular formula might be something to experiment with. Mitch is a great guy to ask questions of, either for specifics or just generally (yes, I've been a customer ... even in Australia!).
And I've directed little throwaway things in the past, but I never expected to be asked to direct anything particularly serious (and this first one is quite serious!); I guess if you're prepared (and I've already been working out which shots will be needed on the insert/pick-up day), you're as ready as you'll ever be, even at nearly 58 years old! I've never been scared of the tech, in fact I've embraced each new thing as it's been released into the wild, so I'm about as ready as I can be for such an adventure. Maybe when it's shot and edited, I'll send you a link to it.
Anyway, I've bent your ear enough already, kind sir.
Be good and be well,
Noel
Glad to see you back posting! Sorry for your loss. My wife had breast cancer surgery in August and everything went as good as can be hoped for but even though, making stuff and YT in general has been my escape from the day to day (Dr visits etc...).
Sorry to hear about that, but glad it’s going good!
Great to see ya back! Very sorry for your loss.
Thanks … good to be back!!
Brother, I never stop being amazed at all your adventures. And admire your positive can do spirit approach to challenges. The results have been quite astounding.
I appreciate the kind words sir! It’s a lot of my saying “of course” and then sending the next few days in a panic trying to not make me a liar!
Thats some good stuff Shawn, it seems like you were always preparing for this position and timing yourself and what not. Its awesome stuff. Sorry to hear about your friend!
Interesting video Shawn! You’re a lot braver than I am, taking on all these crazy builds. You’re doing a great job of getting out of your comfort zone with some very creative thinking! Thanks for sharing. So sorry to hear about Don.
Thanks Jamie! It’s a lot of “yeah I can do it” then days of panic trying to figure out how to make that true! It’s a terrifying and thrilling experience!
Mr Cash… So glad to see a video pop up, I know I’ve reached out a few times (sorry to mither you) and I’ll be honest, when you didn’t respond last time I got a little worried.
A great video though and very interesting in learning what you’ve been up to and how you resolved issues on the fly. Sad news about loss as he sounded a genuinely nice guy.
As always, stay safe and all the best from me and mine to you and yours 👍🏼
I don’t even know what “mither” means, and you could never mither me!!! It’s always good to hear from you!!
@@trytofinishsomething lol it’s a U.K. term for “bother” “fuss” or even “harass”. Glad you’re good, and busy 👍🏼
@@stevefindlater302 I can’t wait to use it!! Thanks!
Great PodCash video Shawn. Sorry to hear about your friend Don. Bet the store associates looked at you weird for buying all the nylons you got or did you wife ask you where did all her nylons went LOL. Your story about the intersection was funny. Oh how I wish I could have seen their reaction. You do some crazy stuff which I love watching and getting to see on your Instagram.
Hard to explain a lot of my life and purchases!!! Hahahaha