Episode Two: Logistics
posted Jan 25, 2007 16 comment(s)
The large majority of questions "slash" concerns (from people after watching Episode One) dealt with Pedal's exact process, and in relation to this; the exact results. 1) Who are we following? 2) Who are we interviewing? 3) Are we driving, or also riding bicycles? 4) How long will this take?
Which brings us to "episode two" - where I do my best to answer these questions as clearly as possible, while walking through what's to be expected during filming. As always I love to hear your feedback!
Special thanks to Len from LenEdgerly.com & Steve from SleeplessNights.com for their generous donations.
tags: pedal, documentary, indie, vlog, blog, bicycle, coast-to-coast, community, drawing, episodeLabels: Blip.tv, Episode, Logistics, Pre-Production, Production, Questions/Concerns, Vlog
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↩ take me back to the blog | 16 Comment(s)First, can I be that guy on the first page going "That was great!". If you can will you put glasses on him next time?
Second, I'm sorry I'm so poor I can't donate anything. I tell you what, forget that I-book you were getting me for my birthday and just use that money to put into pedal.
Third, this was an awesome post. Great job
Fourth, How many trees died to make this Vlog?
2:59 AM, January 26, 2007
You can be which ever guy you want, Justin. As for the iBook... well :) that's a relief, thanks.
And thanks for the kind words!
As for the trees: not enough. Just kidding, I love trees. Now you have me feeling guilty. Ugh.
3:09 AM, January 26, 2007
Loved it. No matter how Project Pedal goes, you should do another videoblog with your drawings. They are very charming and captivating.
5:52 AM, January 26, 2007
Wow... that was AMAZING... This is an awesome project. I'm confused, though... I could have sworn I saw "Casey, Zadi" on the map... you weren't talking about me and Zadi Diaz were you?
12:26 PM, January 26, 2007
Casey: Ha - to be honest, yeah, that "casey & zadi" was you and Diaz. And the Steve was Woolf, etc.
When I started drawing the map I realized I didn't know what names I was going to use - so I just started writing down people who's blogs and videos I loved.
Steve: Thanks! I definitely will.
1:03 PM, January 26, 2007
Mike, you are amazingly talented. Steve's right, your illustrations should have their own videoblog - they're perfect. And you're narrative voice is very compelling. Can't wait for the series.
2:28 AM, January 27, 2007
This clears up a lot. Great job on the illustrations! I like how you take what could be a traditional (read: seen it) documentary, and completely turn it upside down. Awesome. I didn't fully understand it until I watched episode 2. Now we just need to get you funded. Or maybe a sponsor? Hmm...
6:48 AM, January 28, 2007
@Zadi: You're gonna make me blush :) I'm not so sure about my voice though... but thanks.
@Rick: I'm glad someone said that this cleared up a lot, I wanted to be sure it was clearly answering people's questions. And yes, funding/sponsorship is a very likable idea :)
2:36 PM, January 28, 2007
That is absolutely fantastic! I really dig the drawings. And I love the trailer, too.
Can't wait to see what comes next!
2:10 PM, January 29, 2007
Thanks Eric! I saw that you posted 'Episode Two' on Blip's "don't miss" section :) That's great!! Hope you keep watching.
4:02 PM, January 29, 2007
Great story line and art work Mike.
3:01 PM, January 30, 2007
Hey great blog/vlog and you have me anticipating your journey. I would have to agree with everyone that your presentation is totally awesome and compelling. Your website is a great find for me and I will definitely try to be part of it.
1:49 PM, February 23, 2007
@thefemgeek (tiff): Thanks for the comment & the donation!! You rock :)
5:47 PM, February 23, 2007
I have a comment - Many Blog Directories ask for a reciprocal link and end up not listing your blog (this increases thier on page rank in search engines). I took the time to check and research Blog Directories in order to help bloggers focus their efforts in submitting thier blogs to directories who follow through. Before I give any bad recommendation about a directory, I contact them via email AT LEAST twice and try to get their response.
7:31 PM, March 08, 2007
Love the drawings and the concept. I'm a little disappointed that you are planning to travel by van. I think it would be more meaningful if you guys were also on bikes tho obviously that would affect your shooting schedule but that could be overcome with use of trains to link you up with spread out cyclists. If you stick with the van idea I hope you'll find one that runs on recycled french fry oil.
Good luck!
Katakanadian
3:58 PM, April 10, 2007
@Katakanadian: Thanks for the comment & the compliment on the drawings!
To be honest, I'm a little sad I have to do this by van also - but the reality of dragging a crew of 3-4 people with two cameras, a 16mm camera, multiple still and digital cameras, booms, a small crane, batteries, so on... all on bicycles for 3,500 miles is asking for trouble. A lot of trouble.
And I would feel so good about getting a van that ran on anything but gas... but I'm worried about where I would find the time to map out locations in towns all across the country to find enough recycled oil.
Hmm... I think I need a staff :P now that I think about it.
11:40 AM, April 11, 2007