So earlier this week, I was a presenter at the NextGen Writer's Conference, an on-line conference for teenage writers. It was an absolute blast! Rather than just write a post, though, I decided to go all high-tech and do a video. And here it is:
This won't be the last videogame/writing related video you'll see from me, though. I have a few more ideas and, at future conferences, I'll be presenting more of them. And I'll always be sure to share in this little corner of the Web as well.
Showing posts with label on-line video. Show all posts
Showing posts with label on-line video. Show all posts
Saturday, August 04, 2012
Saturday, April 28, 2012
Video Book Review of Failstate
Have you seen this yet?
Wow. Five Bible Man masks. That's a bit humbling.
Wow. Five Bible Man masks. That's a bit humbling.
Friday, April 13, 2012
Mass Effect 3 Ending: Choices and Theme
A few weeks ago, I posted a video here about the controversy surrounding the Mass Effect 3 ending. Well, it looked like so much fun, I decided to make one of my own.
Friday, March 30, 2012
Mass Effect 3 Ending: Tasteful, Understated Nerdrage
Sometimes on Friday, I dump in silly little videos that have amused me in some way, shape, or form. Other times, they're videos that have gotten me thinking.
This time, it's a video about a video game.
If you read my review about Mass Effect 3, you know that I'm not entirely pleased with that game's ending. Neither are a lot of the fans. People have been trying to explain why and how to fix things for a while now. Well, I found a video this week that does just that.
A few caveats: there are spoilers aplenty. The video is over a half hour long. And there's some salty language in here. But after watching this video, I'm pretty much in agreement with just about everything this guy says. He breaks down the problems cleanly and points to how it could be so much better.
I doubt anyone from BioWare will find my little corner of the Internet. But if they do, watch this, please. And think about it.
This time, it's a video about a video game.
If you read my review about Mass Effect 3, you know that I'm not entirely pleased with that game's ending. Neither are a lot of the fans. People have been trying to explain why and how to fix things for a while now. Well, I found a video this week that does just that.
A few caveats: there are spoilers aplenty. The video is over a half hour long. And there's some salty language in here. But after watching this video, I'm pretty much in agreement with just about everything this guy says. He breaks down the problems cleanly and points to how it could be so much better.
I doubt anyone from BioWare will find my little corner of the Internet. But if they do, watch this, please. And think about it.
Monday, March 12, 2012
"Failstate" Book Trailer: Lux & Veritas Audition Tape
Here it is, folks, the next trailer for Failstate! This one introduces you to some of the characters you're going to meet when the book releases in a few short week.
I want to thank Professor Mark Rosenwinkel of the Concordia University Theatre Department for allowing us the use of the E. M. Pearson Theater for this video.
I want to thank Professor Mark Rosenwinkel of the Concordia University Theatre Department for allowing us the use of the E. M. Pearson Theater for this video.
Monday, March 05, 2012
"Failstate" Book Trailer: Crimson Skull Audition Tape
So what do you think? Does this guy stand a chance?
Don't forget the book is releasing in less than a month!
Don't forget the book is releasing in less than a month!
Friday, March 02, 2012
Monday, February 27, 2012
Failstate: Living Legends
This past weekend, I uploaded the first book trailer for "Failstate." Hope you enjoy it (and if you did, please consider sharing it with your friends to help get the word out!).
Friday, February 17, 2012
Friday, February 10, 2012
"Failstate" Book Trailer Contest Deadline
. . . is fast approaching! You only have a week left if you want to enter this contest to win a free copy of my debut novel when it releases and possibly have a character you created appear in a future Failstate book.
Want to know what I'm talking about? Check out this video here:
Want to know what I'm talking about? Check out this video here:
An Open Letter to the Laptop-Shooting Dad
If you don't know what this is referring to, watch this video:
Dear sir;
Before I say anything else, let me start by saying that I understand your frustration and yes, even your anger. If my kid was grounded for three months for posting a similar rant on her Facebook profile and s/he did it again, I'd be upset too. You are well within your rights to discipline your child. Parents should do that so their children grow up to be responsible adults.
That said, I question your methods, sir.
As I was watching your video, it didn't sit right with me. Something was bothering me. Like I said, I understand your frustration. I can sympathize with it. But as I watched this, I couldn't help but feel a bit uneasy about the whole situation.
And it's not about the gun. No, really, it's not, although I do wonder whether or not using a weapon of any kind to discipline your child is the best idea.
Instead, it's about the overarching methodology you've chosen.
Let me break down the situation as I'm seeing it:
Do you see the difference between those two statements? There are two: whether or not the person was justified in their anger and the size of their audience.
Again, I'm not condoning your daughter's behavior. It was reprehensible. Referring to a friend of the family as "the cleaning lady" is not cool. Whining about a short list of chores in a profanity-laced post is not, in any way, okay. And you're right, she does seem to have a gratitude problem.
But here's the ironic thing: you're upset about your daughter airing the family laundry in a semi-public forum and so, to discipline her, you air even more of the family's dirty laundry in an even more public forum.
Sir, you are supposed to be setting the example in your family. Right now, the example you're presenting is that it really is okay to post a public rant. And I'm pretty sure that's not the lesson you're trying to teach.
If you're a God-fearing man, you're probably thinking of what we Lutherans call the Fourth Commandment right now, Honor your father and your mother. And that's certainly true. But after watching your video, I couldn't help but think of a different part of Scripture, namely Ephesians 6:4. "Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord"
Might I suggest an alternate approach? Instead of filming a one-sided video rant and posting it for all the world to see, maybe actually sit down and talk with your daughter and explain why you're so upset. Discipline her by all means. Take away her laptop to remove the temptation. But do so in a loving, private manner.
Oh, and if I may be so bold, I'm still not sold on using the gun. Maybe, instead of destroying the laptop, you could have deleted her personal data and given it to the woman who has been helping out around your house. I understand she's down on her luck and might be able to use it. Just a thought.
Sincerely,
A concerned fellow parent
Dear sir;
Before I say anything else, let me start by saying that I understand your frustration and yes, even your anger. If my kid was grounded for three months for posting a similar rant on her Facebook profile and s/he did it again, I'd be upset too. You are well within your rights to discipline your child. Parents should do that so their children grow up to be responsible adults.
That said, I question your methods, sir.
As I was watching your video, it didn't sit right with me. Something was bothering me. Like I said, I understand your frustration. I can sympathize with it. But as I watched this, I couldn't help but feel a bit uneasy about the whole situation.
And it's not about the gun. No, really, it's not, although I do wonder whether or not using a weapon of any kind to discipline your child is the best idea.
Instead, it's about the overarching methodology you've chosen.
Let me break down the situation as I'm seeing it:
A daughter is unjustifiably upset by what her parents have done, and so she posts what amounts to a temper tantrum that's visible only to her friends (or at least, it was supposed to be).
Then a father is justifiably upset by what his daughter has done, and so he posts what amounts to a temper tantrum that's visible to the entire world.
Do you see the difference between those two statements? There are two: whether or not the person was justified in their anger and the size of their audience.
Again, I'm not condoning your daughter's behavior. It was reprehensible. Referring to a friend of the family as "the cleaning lady" is not cool. Whining about a short list of chores in a profanity-laced post is not, in any way, okay. And you're right, she does seem to have a gratitude problem.
But here's the ironic thing: you're upset about your daughter airing the family laundry in a semi-public forum and so, to discipline her, you air even more of the family's dirty laundry in an even more public forum.
Sir, you are supposed to be setting the example in your family. Right now, the example you're presenting is that it really is okay to post a public rant. And I'm pretty sure that's not the lesson you're trying to teach.
If you're a God-fearing man, you're probably thinking of what we Lutherans call the Fourth Commandment right now, Honor your father and your mother. And that's certainly true. But after watching your video, I couldn't help but think of a different part of Scripture, namely Ephesians 6:4. "Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord"
Might I suggest an alternate approach? Instead of filming a one-sided video rant and posting it for all the world to see, maybe actually sit down and talk with your daughter and explain why you're so upset. Discipline her by all means. Take away her laptop to remove the temptation. But do so in a loving, private manner.
Oh, and if I may be so bold, I'm still not sold on using the gun. Maybe, instead of destroying the laptop, you could have deleted her personal data and given it to the woman who has been helping out around your house. I understand she's down on her luck and might be able to use it. Just a thought.
Sincerely,
A concerned fellow parent
Monday, January 16, 2012
"Failstate" Book Trailer Contest
Before you keep reading, be sure you watch this video:
Ummmmm . . . I'm not sure what else I have to say. Any questions?
Ummmmm . . . I'm not sure what else I have to say. Any questions?
Friday, January 06, 2012
Schrödinger's Cat
Ever hear of Schrödinger's Cat? This video will explain it for you. Consider it a quick lesson in physics on a Friday:
Friday, December 30, 2011
Portal: No Escape
So it's been a while since I posted a Portal related video. But this is one as worth the wait:
Friday, December 23, 2011
Merry Sith-mas?
Okay, so maybe I should be a little more pious on the day before Christmas Eve, but I just can't help myself.
Friday, December 16, 2011
Friday, December 09, 2011
Cello Wars
You may have seen this floating around the Internet recently, but it's worth sharing anyway.
Saturday, November 05, 2011
Falling Back
True confession time: Daylight Savings Time ending is one of my favorite holidays of the year. An extra hour of sleep, y'all! But do we really understand all the intricacies of DST? Here's a handy video that helps explain it all and, quite possibly, will make you question whether springing forward and falling back is such a great idea.
Friday, November 04, 2011
It's a miracle I survived my childhood . . .
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