I've been a bit quiet here on the blog, and thought I'd take a moment to let you know what's going on.
Ultimately, I'm just taking a bit of a recess from posting, but not for lack of enthusiasm or lack of anything to say. I've run my blog battery down a bit, and it's on the recharger.
As I think I've mentioned previously, spare time is at a real premium right now for a number of reasons: major work-related changes, pondering of other career options and what-if scenarios in this current economic instability, taking on some paying gigs (machinima, sound, music) to make up some lost income, flexing of the balance between creative time and family time, just to name a few.
On top of that, the Machinima Expo approaches, and with it an insane amount of prep for all of its organizers.
Plus, I'm aiming to have two new comedy films completed before the end of this year, and neither of them are simple productions (in fact they're probably the two "hardest" films I've ever done). So I'm deep in production mode, which is often accompanied by radio silence.
Sprinkle on top of that a dash of what is for me a normal cyclical malaise / emotional downswing, and you've got the perfect recipe for a slightly quieter blog.
There's a good chance that will remain the case for the remainder of November, so thank you for your patience. I think you'll really be pleased with what emerges on the other side.
Keep it up man, persevere.
I'm sure the thought has crossed your mind, but I think you'd be a prime canidate for a cinematic designer position. Your portfolio could kick most people's ass without raising a foot. Probably would provide you with less time / energy to work on your own material - but isn't that the case with any job? And the people and tools you'd get to work with. . . oh man.
I just wanted to let you know too that I had to look up the definitions for malaise and downswing and I still have no idea what you're talking about. :-D
I can't wait to see the projects you're working on, especially that one in particular. Kick back and have a beer or two though. Inspiration needs breathing room.
Good things need their time. Relaxing and recovering between projects is important.
First take care for yourself and your family. Machinima is on top of the Maslow pyramid
and you have to work that from bottom to top. It's not a good idea to mess up the hierachy of needs as you told us in MRE ;). Good luck with your work and I m sure you'll surprise us again. See you at the Expo.
Expo alone would be enough to keep you busy, all your hard work is certainly appreciated.
I hear ya, brother. I'm in the same boat. Reviews, sound work, voice work, Expo planning, research and all that. The only difference is that I generally am very pleased that Fall has come; it's my time of year. Mostly because the light is less harsh and I tend not get as many migraine headaches (light is a factor in keying a migraine for me). Plus, Halloween is a wonderful time for me and my partner, Lisa.
Really looking forward to the Expo. Can't tell you how much I appreciate your hard work on the project. And very much want to see your new work. Good luck!
Thnaks for letting us know, Phil, and here's hoping the cycle will swing around for you.
Like Kate said, Expo alone must be quite an undertaking. I look forward to the two movies you plan to release this year!
Completely understand time constraints. Can't wait to see your two new films.
Perfectly understandable. Life has a way of lurching and stalling that seems to ignore the amount of work going on at the time. All good things leave some space for calm.
Phil, I hear you. I've had months of the same. Plus with the continual speed of new technology and new paths to follow, it can be overwhelming. For myself, I am amazed where all this is leading me. Currently Virtual Worlds have sparked my interest and developing a new lifestyle in them draws me like a moth to the flame. Looking forward to the Expo
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