As part of a new way to waste time, I've decided to produce a YouTube video series. In this series, I will casually explore characters as a way to prepare for more formal videos and performances. These characters primarily derive from art world figures and are mixed through the filters of my ... one could say... twisted imagination.
The series is called Gladys Yurchak's Famous Philly Barn Dance and features such characters as Bartlett Pearson (host of "Contemporary Notions of Glory, Passion & Meaning: Inside the Artist's Studio with Bartlett Pearson"), Gloria Perez (well-known curator for the prestigious Galleries at Tawaskawigwam County Community College) and various other made-up artists, collectors and critics. In a sketch-style format, these characters will interact in various situations including interviews, foibles and misadventures, all hosted by Gladys Yurchak (me.)
You see, I got this new camera -- a tiny digital camcorder that allows me to cheaply (and quickly) produce decent video for the web. Since I want to make videos all the time (and not just when one of the HDV cameras is available from the cage at Moore) but I don't have $5,000 laying around for a decent camera, I thought this cheapie deal would be perfect. This way, I can make video whenever, wherever, and use almost any computer (even the Toxic Avenger, my tempermental HP monster) to edit and upload. Plus, it runs on regular AA batteries and fits in my pocket like a cell phone. Sure, it's not a SteadyCam, but when you're producing for the web, who needs that insane level of quality?
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