Starting back on some low level editing lately for some clients its really been way way too long- but I'm liking things picking up again where I left off. It takes a lot of patience,not just the process of editing itself, its because its not like riding a bike, as programs constantly update, evolve, and take on new features and discard old ones.  I've had to reteach myself quite a few things, and learn some new things. I'm starting with small projects and working my way back up again. I've found a lot of material (bursting at the seams), both new and old that I have been adding to the site and other projects  with a relentless nature. So stay tuned this is going to be a good year.

Needless to say, I guess, I've been burning the candle at both ends. But it seems to be starting to pay off lately. I have had some good feedback from people saying they have found some good information on making films and small film and video projects. It helps to see that the information I provide is in fact useful in some manner to someone. Its a big part of why I'm here and why I continue to do what I do. I look forward to growing this site to its full potential and helping artists to connect with one another, finding the resources and help that they need along the way.

A big Thank you to Matt Chellini and his amazing and ever evolving miracle-ware. Getrospect, I couldn't have done it without you.

Lately I find myself reading a lot of reviews on movies by the "average audience", actually mainly those with time to post comments on existing features and online videos. I must say with respect to the video creators you deal with a lot of callus, unfeeling, disrespectful, and unforgiving comments. It is very rare to see a positive comment on a TV show or YouTube video nowadays.  I belive that anonymity is a factor, as well the ease society has for putting things down harshly to make themselves feel better in these unhappy times rather than offering words of appreciation or encouragement.  I enjoy watching media in its various forms, and understand the time and effort it takes to make even the simplest of cartoons, television shows and amateur youtube-esque videos. And as I read comments to better understand modern audiences to use as a virtual barometer, I can't help to notice that between the comments that just argue and demean other posters, everyone is a critic and many times a overly harsh one. Harsh enough in fact to deter dreams and self worth of the individuals that are basically just trying to entertain and have fun while doing it. In the back of my mind I feel that we are on a crossroads of  an evolution in communication where people can express their ideas so freely  that they give little thought to the effects and impact that the expression may have. I realize that with the advent of a twittering and comment heavy society that we must endure the pain of a brief period of growth with technology to see what comes after - like technological etiquette and unspoken understandings. On this subject I was talking (yes, not texting or Im'ing) actually having a conversation the old fashion way with another human being- a friend as it were, about this very subject and he relayed to me a quote that may offer inspiration to those who still want to entertain and have fun while doing it:
 

“Pay no attention to what the critics say; no statue has ever been put up to a critic.”
                                                                                 -Jean Sibelius

Taken out of context or not, I hope this inspires some of you that are beat down today with this increasingly comment heavy online viewing audience. And maybe with great gratitude after watching some fine entertainment you produce,  I may be fortunate enough to erect a statue in your honor (figuratively of course)

Thank you for your time and interest,
TJPARSONS