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productions http://www.commoncraft.com/blog-categories/productions The taxonomy view with a depth of 0. en The Tools of Our Trade (analog version) http://www.commoncraft.com/tools-our-trade-analog-version <p>Like our videos, the tools we use to make them are quite simple.  Below is a quick tour of some of the non-electronic elements of our productions...</p> <p>The photo below represents a near-complete selection of the tools we use almost everyday to create illustrations and videos.  <b>You can view the photo below with "notes" on <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/leelefever/2101999317/in/photostream/" mce_href="http://flickr.com/photos/leelefever/2101999317/in/photostream/">Flickr.com</a>.</b></p> <p><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2400/2102036143_e803b4be24.jpg?v=0" alt="" onload="show_notes_initially();" class="reflect" height="281" width="375"></p> <p>Because neither of us brought video production/scripting/storyboarding experience to the table, we've tinkered our way through and created a couple of resources that help.  One is our thumbnail storyboards. Once a script is written, the first draft of visuals are done on small squares.  This one is from <a href="/blogs" mce_href="/blogs">Blogs in Plain English</a>.</p> <p><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2210/2101997537_36fdc57786.jpg?v=1197350506" alt="" onload="show_notes_initially();" class="reflect" height="261" width="375"> </p> <p>Of course, we couldn't do what we do without paper.  We go through more of it that I would have ever imagined. It's nothing fancy - just HP inkjet paper.  And yes, we recycle the waste.</p> <p><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2134/2102773670_2526c13005.jpg?v=1197569168" alt="" onload="show_notes_initially();" class="reflect" height="244" width="375"></p> <p>OK, this is a electronic, but still fits. We couldn't be as productive without coffee and have fallen in love with our Keurig coffee maker.  It makes a consistent cup of great coffee or tea anytime. </p> <p><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2031/2101995763_ceb22f55c5.jpg?v=1197350706" alt="" onload="show_notes_initially();" class="reflect" height="376" width="375"></p> <p>I see this as one of the iconic tools we use - a traditional paper cutter.  Sachi is better than me with the scissors, but neither of us can cut a straight line.  This does it right.</p> <p><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2263/2101992563_7d199b6892.jpg?v=1197353308" alt="" onload="show_notes_initially();" class="reflect" height="287" width="375"></p> <p>I spent too long with my art supplies spread all over the house.  Finally I invested in a toolbox.  Now it's like my own portable bag of tricks. </p> <p><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2378/2102770606_5a8ea1ae9d.jpg?v=1197353365" alt="" onload="show_notes_initially();" class="reflect" height="281" width="375"></p> <p>You might have noticed more color in the videos.  We invested in some Tombo watercolor brush pens that I love to use.  We have a set of color pens and a set in shades of gray. Inspiration from <a href="http://www.nancymargulies.com/" mce_href="http://www.nancymargulies.com/">Nancy Margulies</a>.<br></p> <p><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2121/2102769244_eb029e19aa.jpg?v=1197353482" alt="" onload="show_notes_initially();" class="reflect" height="281" width="375"></p> <p>This looks kind of gross, but it's putty and we use it in almost every shot to stick paper to the white board.</p> <p><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2033/2101988135_e576e2981c.jpg?v=1197353573" alt="" onload="show_notes_initially();" class="reflect" height="252" width="375"> </p> <p>Of course, Amos is a part of everything we do (see photo above). One hair at a time, he appears in every video.</p> <p><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2288/2042269198_0975bdcd60.jpg?v=1197568386" alt="" onload="show_notes_initially();" class="reflect" height="276" width="375"></p> <p>We're very big believers that we don't need big investments in production to make our videos. We'd rather invest our time in developing what matters most - the script. </p> http://www.commoncraft.com/tools-our-trade-analog-version#comments art lesson ourwork paperworks productions Thu, 13 Dec 2007 13:47:08 -0500 leelefever 1569 at http://www.commoncraft.com The Tools of Our Trade (analog version) http://www.commoncraft.com/tools-our-trade-analog-version <p>Like our videos, the tools we use to make them are quite simple.  Below is a quick tour of some of the non-electronic elements of our productions...</p> <p>The photo below represents a near-complete selection of the tools we use almost everyday to create illustrations and videos.  <b>You can view the photo below with "notes" on <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/leelefever/2101999317/in/photostream/" mce_href="http://flickr.com/photos/leelefever/2101999317/in/photostream/">Flickr.com</a>.</b></p> <p><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2400/2102036143_e803b4be24.jpg?v=0" alt="" onload="show_notes_initially();" class="reflect" height="281" width="375"></p> <p>Because neither of us brought video production/scripting/storyboarding experience to the table, we've tinkered our way through and created a couple of resources that help.  One is our thumbnail storyboards. Once a script is written, the first draft of visuals are done on small squares.  This one is from <a href="/blogs" mce_href="/blogs">Blogs in Plain English</a>.</p> <p><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2210/2101997537_36fdc57786.jpg?v=1197350506" alt="" onload="show_notes_initially();" class="reflect" height="261" width="375"> </p> <p>Of course, we couldn't do what we do without paper.  We go through more of it that I would have ever imagined. It's nothing fancy - just HP inkjet paper.  And yes, we recycle the waste.</p> <p><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2134/2102773670_2526c13005.jpg?v=1197569168" alt="" onload="show_notes_initially();" class="reflect" height="244" width="375"></p> <p>OK, this is a electronic, but still fits. We couldn't be as productive without coffee and have fallen in love with our Keurig coffee maker.  It makes a consistent cup of great coffee or tea anytime. </p> <p><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2031/2101995763_ceb22f55c5.jpg?v=1197350706" alt="" onload="show_notes_initially();" class="reflect" height="376" width="375"></p> <p>I see this as one of the iconic tools we use - a traditional paper cutter.  Sachi is better than me with the scissors, but neither of us can cut a straight line.  This does it right.</p> <p><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2263/2101992563_7d199b6892.jpg?v=1197353308" alt="" onload="show_notes_initially();" class="reflect" height="287" width="375"></p> <p>I spent too long with my art supplies spread all over the house.  Finally I invested in a toolbox.  Now it's like my own portable bag of tricks. </p> <p><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2378/2102770606_5a8ea1ae9d.jpg?v=1197353365" alt="" onload="show_notes_initially();" class="reflect" height="281" width="375"></p> <p>You might have noticed more color in the videos.  We invested in some Tombo watercolor brush pens that I love to use.  We have a set of color pens and a set in shades of gray. Inspiration from <a href="http://www.nancymargulies.com/" mce_href="http://www.nancymargulies.com/">Nancy Margulies</a>.<br></p> <p><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2121/2102769244_eb029e19aa.jpg?v=1197353482" alt="" onload="show_notes_initially();" class="reflect" height="281" width="375"></p> <p>This looks kind of gross, but it's putty and we use it in almost every shot to stick paper to the white board.</p> <p><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2033/2101988135_e576e2981c.jpg?v=1197353573" alt="" onload="show_notes_initially();" class="reflect" height="252" width="375"> </p> <p>Of course, Amos is a part of everything we do (see photo above). One hair at a time, he appears in every video.</p> <p><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2288/2042269198_0975bdcd60.jpg?v=1197568386" alt="" onload="show_notes_initially();" class="reflect" height="276" width="375"></p> <p>We're very big believers that we don't need big investments in production to make our videos. We'd rather invest our time in developing what matters most - the script. </p> http://www.commoncraft.com/tools-our-trade-analog-version#comments art lesson ourwork paperworks productions Thu, 13 Dec 2007 13:47:08 -0500 leelefever 1569 at http://www.commoncraft.com The Tools of Our Trade (analog version) http://www.commoncraft.com/tools-our-trade-analog-version <p>Like our videos, the tools we use to make them are quite simple.  Below is a quick tour of some of the non-electronic elements of our productions...</p> <p>The photo below represents a near-complete selection of the tools we use almost everyday to create illustrations and videos.  <b>You can view the photo below with "notes" on <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/leelefever/2101999317/in/photostream/" mce_href="http://flickr.com/photos/leelefever/2101999317/in/photostream/">Flickr.com</a>.</b></p> <p><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2400/2102036143_e803b4be24.jpg?v=0" alt="" onload="show_notes_initially();" class="reflect" height="281" width="375"></p> <p>Because neither of us brought video production/scripting/storyboarding experience to the table, we've tinkered our way through and created a couple of resources that help.  One is our thumbnail storyboards. Once a script is written, the first draft of visuals are done on small squares.  This one is from <a href="/blogs" mce_href="/blogs">Blogs in Plain English</a>.</p> <p><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2210/2101997537_36fdc57786.jpg?v=1197350506" alt="" onload="show_notes_initially();" class="reflect" height="261" width="375"> </p> <p>Of course, we couldn't do what we do without paper.  We go through more of it that I would have ever imagined. It's nothing fancy - just HP inkjet paper.  And yes, we recycle the waste.</p> <p><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2134/2102773670_2526c13005.jpg?v=1197569168" alt="" onload="show_notes_initially();" class="reflect" height="244" width="375"></p> <p>OK, this is a electronic, but still fits. We couldn't be as productive without coffee and have fallen in love with our Keurig coffee maker.  It makes a consistent cup of great coffee or tea anytime. </p> <p><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2031/2101995763_ceb22f55c5.jpg?v=1197350706" alt="" onload="show_notes_initially();" class="reflect" height="376" width="375"></p> <p>I see this as one of the iconic tools we use - a traditional paper cutter.  Sachi is better than me with the scissors, but neither of us can cut a straight line.  This does it right.</p> <p><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2263/2101992563_7d199b6892.jpg?v=1197353308" alt="" onload="show_notes_initially();" class="reflect" height="287" width="375"></p> <p>I spent too long with my art supplies spread all over the house.  Finally I invested in a toolbox.  Now it's like my own portable bag of tricks. </p> <p><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2378/2102770606_5a8ea1ae9d.jpg?v=1197353365" alt="" onload="show_notes_initially();" class="reflect" height="281" width="375"></p> <p>You might have noticed more color in the videos.  We invested in some Tombo watercolor brush pens that I love to use.  We have a set of color pens and a set in shades of gray. Inspiration from <a href="http://www.nancymargulies.com/" mce_href="http://www.nancymargulies.com/">Nancy Margulies</a>.<br></p> <p><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2121/2102769244_eb029e19aa.jpg?v=1197353482" alt="" onload="show_notes_initially();" class="reflect" height="281" width="375"></p> <p>This looks kind of gross, but it's putty and we use it in almost every shot to stick paper to the white board.</p> <p><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2033/2101988135_e576e2981c.jpg?v=1197353573" alt="" onload="show_notes_initially();" class="reflect" height="252" width="375"> </p> <p>Of course, Amos is a part of everything we do (see photo above). One hair at a time, he appears in every video.</p> <p><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2288/2042269198_0975bdcd60.jpg?v=1197568386" alt="" onload="show_notes_initially();" class="reflect" height="276" width="375"></p> <p>We're very big believers that we don't need big investments in production to make our videos. We'd rather invest our time in developing what matters most - the script. </p> http://www.commoncraft.com/tools-our-trade-analog-version#comments art lesson ourwork paperworks productions Thu, 13 Dec 2007 13:47:08 -0500 leelefever 1569 at http://www.commoncraft.com The Tools of Our Trade (analog version) http://www.commoncraft.com/tools-our-trade-analog-version <p>Like our videos, the tools we use to make them are quite simple.  Below is a quick tour of some of the non-electronic elements of our productions...</p> <p>The photo below represents a near-complete selection of the tools we use almost everyday to create illustrations and videos.  <b>You can view the photo below with "notes" on <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/leelefever/2101999317/in/photostream/" mce_href="http://flickr.com/photos/leelefever/2101999317/in/photostream/">Flickr.com</a>.</b></p> <p><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2400/2102036143_e803b4be24.jpg?v=0" alt="" onload="show_notes_initially();" class="reflect" height="281" width="375"></p> <p>Because neither of us brought video production/scripting/storyboarding experience to the table, we've tinkered our way through and created a couple of resources that help.  One is our thumbnail storyboards. Once a script is written, the first draft of visuals are done on small squares.  This one is from <a href="/blogs" mce_href="/blogs">Blogs in Plain English</a>.</p> <p><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2210/2101997537_36fdc57786.jpg?v=1197350506" alt="" onload="show_notes_initially();" class="reflect" height="261" width="375"> </p> <p>Of course, we couldn't do what we do without paper.  We go through more of it that I would have ever imagined. It's nothing fancy - just HP inkjet paper.  And yes, we recycle the waste.</p> <p><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2134/2102773670_2526c13005.jpg?v=1197569168" alt="" onload="show_notes_initially();" class="reflect" height="244" width="375"></p> <p>OK, this is a electronic, but still fits. We couldn't be as productive without coffee and have fallen in love with our Keurig coffee maker.  It makes a consistent cup of great coffee or tea anytime. </p> <p><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2031/2101995763_ceb22f55c5.jpg?v=1197350706" alt="" onload="show_notes_initially();" class="reflect" height="376" width="375"></p> <p>I see this as one of the iconic tools we use - a traditional paper cutter.  Sachi is better than me with the scissors, but neither of us can cut a straight line.  This does it right.</p> <p><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2263/2101992563_7d199b6892.jpg?v=1197353308" alt="" onload="show_notes_initially();" class="reflect" height="287" width="375"></p> <p>I spent too long with my art supplies spread all over the house.  Finally I invested in a toolbox.  Now it's like my own portable bag of tricks. </p> <p><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2378/2102770606_5a8ea1ae9d.jpg?v=1197353365" alt="" onload="show_notes_initially();" class="reflect" height="281" width="375"></p> <p>You might have noticed more color in the videos.  We invested in some Tombo watercolor brush pens that I love to use.  We have a set of color pens and a set in shades of gray. Inspiration from <a href="http://www.nancymargulies.com/" mce_href="http://www.nancymargulies.com/">Nancy Margulies</a>.<br></p> <p><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2121/2102769244_eb029e19aa.jpg?v=1197353482" alt="" onload="show_notes_initially();" class="reflect" height="281" width="375"></p> <p>This looks kind of gross, but it's putty and we use it in almost every shot to stick paper to the white board.</p> <p><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2033/2101988135_e576e2981c.jpg?v=1197353573" alt="" onload="show_notes_initially();" class="reflect" height="252" width="375"> </p> <p>Of course, Amos is a part of everything we do (see photo above). One hair at a time, he appears in every video.</p> <p><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2288/2042269198_0975bdcd60.jpg?v=1197568386" alt="" onload="show_notes_initially();" class="reflect" height="276" width="375"></p> <p>We're very big believers that we don't need big investments in production to make our videos. We'd rather invest our time in developing what matters most - the script. </p> http://www.commoncraft.com/tools-our-trade-analog-version#comments art lesson ourwork paperworks productions Thu, 13 Dec 2007 13:47:08 -0500 leelefever 1569 at http://www.commoncraft.com The Tools of Our Trade (analog version) http://www.commoncraft.com/tools-our-trade-analog-version <p>Like our videos, the tools we use to make them are quite simple.  Below is a quick tour of some of the non-electronic elements of our productions...</p> <p>The photo below represents a near-complete selection of the tools we use almost everyday to create illustrations and videos.  <b>You can view the photo below with "notes" on <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/leelefever/2101999317/in/photostream/" mce_href="http://flickr.com/photos/leelefever/2101999317/in/photostream/">Flickr.com</a>.</b></p> <p><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2400/2102036143_e803b4be24.jpg?v=0" alt="" onload="show_notes_initially();" class="reflect" height="281" width="375"></p> <p>Because neither of us brought video production/scripting/storyboarding experience to the table, we've tinkered our way through and created a couple of resources that help.  One is our thumbnail storyboards. Once a script is written, the first draft of visuals are done on small squares.  This one is from <a href="/blogs" mce_href="/blogs">Blogs in Plain English</a>.</p> <p><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2210/2101997537_36fdc57786.jpg?v=1197350506" alt="" onload="show_notes_initially();" class="reflect" height="261" width="375"> </p> <p>Of course, we couldn't do what we do without paper.  We go through more of it that I would have ever imagined. It's nothing fancy - just HP inkjet paper.  And yes, we recycle the waste.</p> <p><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2134/2102773670_2526c13005.jpg?v=1197569168" alt="" onload="show_notes_initially();" class="reflect" height="244" width="375"></p> <p>OK, this is a electronic, but still fits. We couldn't be as productive without coffee and have fallen in love with our Keurig coffee maker.  It makes a consistent cup of great coffee or tea anytime. </p> <p><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2031/2101995763_ceb22f55c5.jpg?v=1197350706" alt="" onload="show_notes_initially();" class="reflect" height="376" width="375"></p> <p>I see this as one of the iconic tools we use - a traditional paper cutter.  Sachi is better than me with the scissors, but neither of us can cut a straight line.  This does it right.</p> <p><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2263/2101992563_7d199b6892.jpg?v=1197353308" alt="" onload="show_notes_initially();" class="reflect" height="287" width="375"></p> <p>I spent too long with my art supplies spread all over the house.  Finally I invested in a toolbox.  Now it's like my own portable bag of tricks. </p> <p><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2378/2102770606_5a8ea1ae9d.jpg?v=1197353365" alt="" onload="show_notes_initially();" class="reflect" height="281" width="375"></p> <p>You might have noticed more color in the videos.  We invested in some Tombo watercolor brush pens that I love to use.  We have a set of color pens and a set in shades of gray. Inspiration from <a href="http://www.nancymargulies.com/" mce_href="http://www.nancymargulies.com/">Nancy Margulies</a>.<br></p> <p><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2121/2102769244_eb029e19aa.jpg?v=1197353482" alt="" onload="show_notes_initially();" class="reflect" height="281" width="375"></p> <p>This looks kind of gross, but it's putty and we use it in almost every shot to stick paper to the white board.</p> <p><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2033/2101988135_e576e2981c.jpg?v=1197353573" alt="" onload="show_notes_initially();" class="reflect" height="252" width="375"> </p> <p>Of course, Amos is a part of everything we do (see photo above). One hair at a time, he appears in every video.</p> <p><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2288/2042269198_0975bdcd60.jpg?v=1197568386" alt="" onload="show_notes_initially();" class="reflect" height="276" width="375"></p> <p>We're very big believers that we don't need big investments in production to make our videos. We'd rather invest our time in developing what matters most - the script. </p> http://www.commoncraft.com/tools-our-trade-analog-version#comments art lesson ourwork paperworks productions Thu, 13 Dec 2007 13:47:08 -0500 leelefever 1569 at http://www.commoncraft.com The Tools of Our Trade (analog version) http://www.commoncraft.com/tools-our-trade-analog-version <p>Like our videos, the tools we use to make them are quite simple.  Below is a quick tour of some of the non-electronic elements of our productions...</p> <p>The photo below represents a near-complete selection of the tools we use almost everyday to create illustrations and videos.  <b>You can view the photo below with "notes" on <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/leelefever/2101999317/in/photostream/" mce_href="http://flickr.com/photos/leelefever/2101999317/in/photostream/">Flickr.com</a>.</b></p> <p><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2400/2102036143_e803b4be24.jpg?v=0" alt="" onload="show_notes_initially();" class="reflect" height="281" width="375"></p> <p>Because neither of us brought video production/scripting/storyboarding experience to the table, we've tinkered our way through and created a couple of resources that help.  One is our thumbnail storyboards. Once a script is written, the first draft of visuals are done on small squares.  This one is from <a href="/blogs" mce_href="/blogs">Blogs in Plain English</a>.</p> <p><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2210/2101997537_36fdc57786.jpg?v=1197350506" alt="" onload="show_notes_initially();" class="reflect" height="261" width="375"> </p> <p>Of course, we couldn't do what we do without paper.  We go through more of it that I would have ever imagined. It's nothing fancy - just HP inkjet paper.  And yes, we recycle the waste.</p> <p><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2134/2102773670_2526c13005.jpg?v=1197569168" alt="" onload="show_notes_initially();" class="reflect" height="244" width="375"></p> <p>OK, this is a electronic, but still fits. We couldn't be as productive without coffee and have fallen in love with our Keurig coffee maker.  It makes a consistent cup of great coffee or tea anytime. </p> <p><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2031/2101995763_ceb22f55c5.jpg?v=1197350706" alt="" onload="show_notes_initially();" class="reflect" height="376" width="375"></p> <p>I see this as one of the iconic tools we use - a traditional paper cutter.  Sachi is better than me with the scissors, but neither of us can cut a straight line.  This does it right.</p> <p><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2263/2101992563_7d199b6892.jpg?v=1197353308" alt="" onload="show_notes_initially();" class="reflect" height="287" width="375"></p> <p>I spent too long with my art supplies spread all over the house.  Finally I invested in a toolbox.  Now it's like my own portable bag of tricks. </p> <p><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2378/2102770606_5a8ea1ae9d.jpg?v=1197353365" alt="" onload="show_notes_initially();" class="reflect" height="281" width="375"></p> <p>You might have noticed more color in the videos.  We invested in some Tombo watercolor brush pens that I love to use.  We have a set of color pens and a set in shades of gray. Inspiration from <a href="http://www.nancymargulies.com/" mce_href="http://www.nancymargulies.com/">Nancy Margulies</a>.<br></p> <p><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2121/2102769244_eb029e19aa.jpg?v=1197353482" alt="" onload="show_notes_initially();" class="reflect" height="281" width="375"></p> <p>This looks kind of gross, but it's putty and we use it in almost every shot to stick paper to the white board.</p> <p><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2033/2101988135_e576e2981c.jpg?v=1197353573" alt="" onload="show_notes_initially();" class="reflect" height="252" width="375"> </p> <p>Of course, Amos is a part of everything we do (see photo above). One hair at a time, he appears in every video.</p> <p><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2288/2042269198_0975bdcd60.jpg?v=1197568386" alt="" onload="show_notes_initially();" class="reflect" height="276" width="375"></p> <p>We're very big believers that we don't need big investments in production to make our videos. We'd rather invest our time in developing what matters most - the script. </p> http://www.commoncraft.com/tools-our-trade-analog-version#comments art lesson ourwork paperworks productions Thu, 13 Dec 2007 13:47:08 -0500 leelefever 1569 at http://www.commoncraft.com The Tools of Our Trade (analog version) http://www.commoncraft.com/tools-our-trade-analog-version <p>Like our videos, the tools we use to make them are quite simple.  Below is a quick tour of some of the non-electronic elements of our productions...</p> <p>The photo below represents a near-complete selection of the tools we use almost everyday to create illustrations and videos.  <b>You can view the photo below with "notes" on <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/leelefever/2101999317/in/photostream/" mce_href="http://flickr.com/photos/leelefever/2101999317/in/photostream/">Flickr.com</a>.</b></p> <p><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2400/2102036143_e803b4be24.jpg?v=0" alt="" onload="show_notes_initially();" class="reflect" height="281" width="375"></p> <p>Because neither of us brought video production/scripting/storyboarding experience to the table, we've tinkered our way through and created a couple of resources that help.  One is our thumbnail storyboards. Once a script is written, the first draft of visuals are done on small squares.  This one is from <a href="/blogs" mce_href="/blogs">Blogs in Plain English</a>.</p> <p><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2210/2101997537_36fdc57786.jpg?v=1197350506" alt="" onload="show_notes_initially();" class="reflect" height="261" width="375"> </p> <p>Of course, we couldn't do what we do without paper.  We go through more of it that I would have ever imagined. It's nothing fancy - just HP inkjet paper.  And yes, we recycle the waste.</p> <p><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2134/2102773670_2526c13005.jpg?v=1197569168" alt="" onload="show_notes_initially();" class="reflect" height="244" width="375"></p> <p>OK, this is a electronic, but still fits. We couldn't be as productive without coffee and have fallen in love with our Keurig coffee maker.  It makes a consistent cup of great coffee or tea anytime. </p> <p><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2031/2101995763_ceb22f55c5.jpg?v=1197350706" alt="" onload="show_notes_initially();" class="reflect" height="376" width="375"></p> <p>I see this as one of the iconic tools we use - a traditional paper cutter.  Sachi is better than me with the scissors, but neither of us can cut a straight line.  This does it right.</p> <p><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2263/2101992563_7d199b6892.jpg?v=1197353308" alt="" onload="show_notes_initially();" class="reflect" height="287" width="375"></p> <p>I spent too long with my art supplies spread all over the house.  Finally I invested in a toolbox.  Now it's like my own portable bag of tricks. </p> <p><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2378/2102770606_5a8ea1ae9d.jpg?v=1197353365" alt="" onload="show_notes_initially();" class="reflect" height="281" width="375"></p> <p>You might have noticed more color in the videos.  We invested in some Tombo watercolor brush pens that I love to use.  We have a set of color pens and a set in shades of gray. Inspiration from <a href="http://www.nancymargulies.com/" mce_href="http://www.nancymargulies.com/">Nancy Margulies</a>.<br></p> <p><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2121/2102769244_eb029e19aa.jpg?v=1197353482" alt="" onload="show_notes_initially();" class="reflect" height="281" width="375"></p> <p>This looks kind of gross, but it's putty and we use it in almost every shot to stick paper to the white board.</p> <p><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2033/2101988135_e576e2981c.jpg?v=1197353573" alt="" onload="show_notes_initially();" class="reflect" height="252" width="375"> </p> <p>Of course, Amos is a part of everything we do (see photo above). One hair at a time, he appears in every video.</p> <p><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2288/2042269198_0975bdcd60.jpg?v=1197568386" alt="" onload="show_notes_initially();" class="reflect" height="276" width="375"></p> <p>We're very big believers that we don't need big investments in production to make our videos. We'd rather invest our time in developing what matters most - the script. </p> http://www.commoncraft.com/tools-our-trade-analog-version#comments art lesson ourwork paperworks productions Thu, 13 Dec 2007 13:47:08 -0500 leelefever 1569 at http://www.commoncraft.com The Tools of Our Trade (analog version) http://www.commoncraft.com/tools-our-trade-analog-version <p>Like our videos, the tools we use to make them are quite simple.  Below is a quick tour of some of the non-electronic elements of our productions...</p> <p>The photo below represents a near-complete selection of the tools we use almost everyday to create illustrations and videos.  <b>You can view the photo below with "notes" on <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/leelefever/2101999317/in/photostream/" mce_href="http://flickr.com/photos/leelefever/2101999317/in/photostream/">Flickr.com</a>.</b></p> <p><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2400/2102036143_e803b4be24.jpg?v=0" alt="" onload="show_notes_initially();" class="reflect" height="281" width="375"></p> <p>Because neither of us brought video production/scripting/storyboarding experience to the table, we've tinkered our way through and created a couple of resources that help.  One is our thumbnail storyboards. Once a script is written, the first draft of visuals are done on small squares.  This one is from <a href="/blogs" mce_href="/blogs">Blogs in Plain English</a>.</p> <p><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2210/2101997537_36fdc57786.jpg?v=1197350506" alt="" onload="show_notes_initially();" class="reflect" height="261" width="375"> </p> <p>Of course, we couldn't do what we do without paper.  We go through more of it that I would have ever imagined. It's nothing fancy - just HP inkjet paper.  And yes, we recycle the waste.</p> <p><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2134/2102773670_2526c13005.jpg?v=1197569168" alt="" onload="show_notes_initially();" class="reflect" height="244" width="375"></p> <p>OK, this is a electronic, but still fits. We couldn't be as productive without coffee and have fallen in love with our Keurig coffee maker.  It makes a consistent cup of great coffee or tea anytime. </p> <p><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2031/2101995763_ceb22f55c5.jpg?v=1197350706" alt="" onload="show_notes_initially();" class="reflect" height="376" width="375"></p> <p>I see this as one of the iconic tools we use - a traditional paper cutter.  Sachi is better than me with the scissors, but neither of us can cut a straight line.  This does it right.</p> <p><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2263/2101992563_7d199b6892.jpg?v=1197353308" alt="" onload="show_notes_initially();" class="reflect" height="287" width="375"></p> <p>I spent too long with my art supplies spread all over the house.  Finally I invested in a toolbox.  Now it's like my own portable bag of tricks. </p> <p><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2378/2102770606_5a8ea1ae9d.jpg?v=1197353365" alt="" onload="show_notes_initially();" class="reflect" height="281" width="375"></p> <p>You might have noticed more color in the videos.  We invested in some Tombo watercolor brush pens that I love to use.  We have a set of color pens and a set in shades of gray. Inspiration from <a href="http://www.nancymargulies.com/" mce_href="http://www.nancymargulies.com/">Nancy Margulies</a>.<br></p> <p><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2121/2102769244_eb029e19aa.jpg?v=1197353482" alt="" onload="show_notes_initially();" class="reflect" height="281" width="375"></p> <p>This looks kind of gross, but it's putty and we use it in almost every shot to stick paper to the white board.</p> <p><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2033/2101988135_e576e2981c.jpg?v=1197353573" alt="" onload="show_notes_initially();" class="reflect" height="252" width="375"> </p> <p>Of course, Amos is a part of everything we do (see photo above). One hair at a time, he appears in every video.</p> <p><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2288/2042269198_0975bdcd60.jpg?v=1197568386" alt="" onload="show_notes_initially();" class="reflect" height="276" width="375"></p> <p>We're very big believers that we don't need big investments in production to make our videos. We'd rather invest our time in developing what matters most - the script. </p> http://www.commoncraft.com/tools-our-trade-analog-version#comments art lesson ourwork paperworks productions Thu, 13 Dec 2007 13:47:08 -0500 leelefever 1569 at http://www.commoncraft.com The Tools of Our Trade (analog version) http://www.commoncraft.com/tools-our-trade-analog-version <p>Like our videos, the tools we use to make them are quite simple.  Below is a quick tour of some of the non-electronic elements of our productions...</p> <p>The photo below represents a near-complete selection of the tools we use almost everyday to create illustrations and videos.  <b>You can view the photo below with "notes" on <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/leelefever/2101999317/in/photostream/" mce_href="http://flickr.com/photos/leelefever/2101999317/in/photostream/">Flickr.com</a>.</b></p> <p><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2400/2102036143_e803b4be24.jpg?v=0" alt="" onload="show_notes_initially();" class="reflect" height="281" width="375"></p> <p>Because neither of us brought video production/scripting/storyboarding experience to the table, we've tinkered our way through and created a couple of resources that help.  One is our thumbnail storyboards. Once a script is written, the first draft of visuals are done on small squares.  This one is from <a href="/blogs" mce_href="/blogs">Blogs in Plain English</a>.</p> <p><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2210/2101997537_36fdc57786.jpg?v=1197350506" alt="" onload="show_notes_initially();" class="reflect" height="261" width="375"> </p> <p>Of course, we couldn't do what we do without paper.  We go through more of it that I would have ever imagined. It's nothing fancy - just HP inkjet paper.  And yes, we recycle the waste.</p> <p><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2134/2102773670_2526c13005.jpg?v=1197569168" alt="" onload="show_notes_initially();" class="reflect" height="244" width="375"></p> <p>OK, this is a electronic, but still fits. We couldn't be as productive without coffee and have fallen in love with our Keurig coffee maker.  It makes a consistent cup of great coffee or tea anytime. </p> <p><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2031/2101995763_ceb22f55c5.jpg?v=1197350706" alt="" onload="show_notes_initially();" class="reflect" height="376" width="375"></p> <p>I see this as one of the iconic tools we use - a traditional paper cutter.  Sachi is better than me with the scissors, but neither of us can cut a straight line.  This does it right.</p> <p><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2263/2101992563_7d199b6892.jpg?v=1197353308" alt="" onload="show_notes_initially();" class="reflect" height="287" width="375"></p> <p>I spent too long with my art supplies spread all over the house.  Finally I invested in a toolbox.  Now it's like my own portable bag of tricks. </p> <p><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2378/2102770606_5a8ea1ae9d.jpg?v=1197353365" alt="" onload="show_notes_initially();" class="reflect" height="281" width="375"></p> <p>You might have noticed more color in the videos.  We invested in some Tombo watercolor brush pens that I love to use.  We have a set of color pens and a set in shades of gray. Inspiration from <a href="http://www.nancymargulies.com/" mce_href="http://www.nancymargulies.com/">Nancy Margulies</a>.<br></p> <p><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2121/2102769244_eb029e19aa.jpg?v=1197353482" alt="" onload="show_notes_initially();" class="reflect" height="281" width="375"></p> <p>This looks kind of gross, but it's putty and we use it in almost every shot to stick paper to the white board.</p> <p><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2033/2101988135_e576e2981c.jpg?v=1197353573" alt="" onload="show_notes_initially();" class="reflect" height="252" width="375"> </p> <p>Of course, Amos is a part of everything we do (see photo above). One hair at a time, he appears in every video.</p> <p><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2288/2042269198_0975bdcd60.jpg?v=1197568386" alt="" onload="show_notes_initially();" class="reflect" height="276" width="375"></p> <p>We're very big believers that we don't need big investments in production to make our videos. We'd rather invest our time in developing what matters most - the script. </p> http://www.commoncraft.com/tools-our-trade-analog-version#comments art lesson ourwork paperworks productions Thu, 13 Dec 2007 13:47:08 -0500 leelefever 1569 at http://www.commoncraft.com The Tools of Our Trade (analog version) http://www.commoncraft.com/tools-our-trade-analog-version <p>Like our videos, the tools we use to make them are quite simple.  Below is a quick tour of some of the non-electronic elements of our productions...</p> <p>The photo below represents a near-complete selection of the tools we use almost everyday to create illustrations and videos.  <b>You can view the photo below with "notes" on <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/leelefever/2101999317/in/photostream/" mce_href="http://flickr.com/photos/leelefever/2101999317/in/photostream/">Flickr.com</a>.</b></p> <p><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2400/2102036143_e803b4be24.jpg?v=0" alt="" onload="show_notes_initially();" class="reflect" height="281" width="375"></p> <p>Because neither of us brought video production/scripting/storyboarding experience to the table, we've tinkered our way through and created a couple of resources that help.  One is our thumbnail storyboards. Once a script is written, the first draft of visuals are done on small squares.  This one is from <a href="/blogs" mce_href="/blogs">Blogs in Plain English</a>.</p> <p><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2210/2101997537_36fdc57786.jpg?v=1197350506" alt="" onload="show_notes_initially();" class="reflect" height="261" width="375"> </p> <p>Of course, we couldn't do what we do without paper.  We go through more of it that I would have ever imagined. It's nothing fancy - just HP inkjet paper.  And yes, we recycle the waste.</p> <p><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2134/2102773670_2526c13005.jpg?v=1197569168" alt="" onload="show_notes_initially();" class="reflect" height="244" width="375"></p> <p>OK, this is a electronic, but still fits. We couldn't be as productive without coffee and have fallen in love with our Keurig coffee maker.  It makes a consistent cup of great coffee or tea anytime. </p> <p><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2031/2101995763_ceb22f55c5.jpg?v=1197350706" alt="" onload="show_notes_initially();" class="reflect" height="376" width="375"></p> <p>I see this as one of the iconic tools we use - a traditional paper cutter.  Sachi is better than me with the scissors, but neither of us can cut a straight line.  This does it right.</p> <p><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2263/2101992563_7d199b6892.jpg?v=1197353308" alt="" onload="show_notes_initially();" class="reflect" height="287" width="375"></p> <p>I spent too long with my art supplies spread all over the house.  Finally I invested in a toolbox.  Now it's like my own portable bag of tricks. </p> <p><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2378/2102770606_5a8ea1ae9d.jpg?v=1197353365" alt="" onload="show_notes_initially();" class="reflect" height="281" width="375"></p> <p>You might have noticed more color in the videos.  We invested in some Tombo watercolor brush pens that I love to use.  We have a set of color pens and a set in shades of gray. Inspiration from <a href="http://www.nancymargulies.com/" mce_href="http://www.nancymargulies.com/">Nancy Margulies</a>.<br></p> <p><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2121/2102769244_eb029e19aa.jpg?v=1197353482" alt="" onload="show_notes_initially();" class="reflect" height="281" width="375"></p> <p>This looks kind of gross, but it's putty and we use it in almost every shot to stick paper to the white board.</p> <p><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2033/2101988135_e576e2981c.jpg?v=1197353573" alt="" onload="show_notes_initially();" class="reflect" height="252" width="375"> </p> <p>Of course, Amos is a part of everything we do (see photo above). One hair at a time, he appears in every video.</p> <p><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2288/2042269198_0975bdcd60.jpg?v=1197568386" alt="" onload="show_notes_initially();" class="reflect" height="276" width="375"></p> <p>We're very big believers that we don't need big investments in production to make our videos. We'd rather invest our time in developing what matters most - the script. </p> http://www.commoncraft.com/tools-our-trade-analog-version#comments art lesson ourwork paperworks productions Thu, 13 Dec 2007 13:47:08 -0500 leelefever 1569 at http://www.commoncraft.com