I’m pretty much in your court Joe in regard to videos. I don’t watch anyone consistently who’s a video blogger or podcaster. In part it’s the length, but more often there’s just too much idle, unfocused conversation. Can often seem like they were turned loose with a camera and just started talking.

Still, video is a powerful medium. I have to believer there is something I can do with it.

I agree, I don’t think video will replace anything I’m doing now. But the possibilities with video have piqued by curiosity. Like you say, we’ll see where it goes…

Fair play to you and David let’s see where this goes:)
Kind regards
LEN

I made that video for a class in graduate school. It was projected on a big screen in class with a good sound system so it took on an even more powerful presentation. After it was over there was dead silence other than some sniffling back of tears by a few students. The professor said nothing — just waited. Finally a student spoke up and said, “I wish I knew what was going on in my father’s head as well as I know some of yours.”

I think a lot of my introspection is driven by the fact that I never really knew what was going on in my parents heads. As a child you pay them no attention other than for the things you need. I left home immediately after high school so never had a lot of time to relate to them as a fellow adult. So our relationship remained parent-child for the most part.

Anyways, the model you outline combining elements of each video — I’ve been sketching ideas that go that direction. But I’ve not found the formula, path, whatever.

Perhaps one day you’ll visit Scooter in the Sticks and see a new video…

Those sort of life events are often uncomfortable subjects for both the speaker and listener. It’s easy to brand them morbid without seeing the other elements of the experience. Like you, I was there to say goodbye. If there is anything that makes me squirm, it’s the thought of being alone at the end.

I appreciate the creative nudge. As I’m sure you’re already aware — video is tough to sort out on a lot of levels. I’ll be watching to see how you solve the problem for yourself.

I have followed some moto bloggers but their babbling about didn’t keep me interested for long. Also I do not like the often used first person perspective. Personally I’d rather prefer a short (3 to 5 minutes) vlog with less words and a bit on the artsy side. So, a combination of your memory video and the scooter ride might be an interesting take on video-blogging.

However, second thoughts with regards to time necessary in order to create a good video with meaningful content, might be a sign to reconsider. Then rather keep at your photography, which is different but beautiful in its own way.

If you’d give vlogging a chance, though, I’d be following you around curiously… I promise.

We share the same philosophy on sharing and discussions with people and our own privacy. I try and keep it the same so it’s comfortable for me. I was also with my Father to his last breath and I held his hand and got to say goodbye… there was nothing more to want or do. You are right, it left me with peace also. Thanks for your tip on music I get such passion from my mixed CD’s and sharing a few to people who also like them.

It’s tricky ground for sure.

But… it certainly is an interesting challenge.