Wednesday morning at 9:30, I have an interview with a local TV station. I won't divulge which one, but it could mean that I could work on some lengthy documentary-type programming. My two career goals (I've recently realized) are to make documentary films/televsion, and to write comedy. A job at this station would get me "in the loop," per se, and make me feel like I DO have a future in this business.
Coincidentally, my current employer has recently received a handful of large contracts. And that's fine. I might even see more money. But I'm jonesin' to do REAL stuff, learn from professional people, and see some of my ideas see the light of day. My current employer (even with the recent good fortunes) doesn't really offer me what I'm looking for.
I know what you're thinking, though. "Shut up, Bill. At least you have a job."
Yes, yes I do. The problem is I've always wanted more than that.
I'm glad somebody has an interview, and it might as well be you :o) Yes, look for the job you can learn from and grow with, always the best choice. Speaking of documentaries and comedy, have you seen The Gods Must Be Crazy? That is definitely a docucomedy. Good stuff and good luck!
I know this isn't the right place to put this, but where did you get the gaunt, Calvin Klein ad photo of yourself at the top right. What a great image. I can totally picture you being the boxer knocking out that pinko communist left-winger in the title bar. Can you take my picture like that?
Posted by: cmwillis at July 31, 2003 02:35 PM1. Held cheap camcorder over my head.
2. Pressed photo button.
3. Captured into Premiere.
4. Made still image.
5. Opened still image in Photoshop.
6. Erased background.
Well, almost, save a few specks...
7. Made it black and white.
8. Crunched it for web.
9. The gauntness was the result of a lucky angle. I'm much more huge.
I have never, unfortunately, seen the movie you mentioned, though I heard it's funny. I must rent it.
Posted by: Bill Colrus at July 31, 2003 04:45 PM