Tomas was kind enough to get some videos together.
These were taken on the day of the premiere- A.K.A. "Crash-and-Burn day", That in turn was followed by "Failure day", and then "Back-to-the-drawing-board-day". Given that this was the first day, there were many kinks to be ironed out. In the first Video, you are seeing the very first performance ever. I'm bugged by Smutter's floppy arm (which was supposed to be resting on his lap). I have a natural tendency to qualify the shit out of things before I show them to people, but I will now resist that urge.
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Here are a couple of them. I will post the rest over time. If you don't have a high-speed connection, you are S.O.L.
THANKS TOMAS!!
Smutter tries to start up his robodork:
startup.mov (68MB)
Smutter falls in love with a woman in the crowd: courting-good.mov (94MB)
The show (that is still in process) will be vastly different upon it's return (the hope being that the words "vastly improved" will be associated with its reopening). I am revising the current script, incorporating Ben's input (which was really the perfect bit that I needed!) I'm trying to figure out exactly who my character is going be.
I've been thinking about the issue of being quick to get a visual take on. This leads me to become more and more convinced that I should fabricate fake arms to complete the illusion that I am separate from Smutter. Less to have to parse that way, which will aid in the suspension of disbelief.
In other news- I had a truly stellar date on the fourth. Calling it a "date" actually seems to be an understatement. It was perfect, and exactly what I needed.
The big, fat words of eeno at July 06, 2004 11:34 AMLet me know when you're ready, and I'll come take video of the new & improved performance. Then we can compare & contrast.
Tomas's werdz of wizdum, deposited here on July 6, 2004 11:47 AMCool Daddio!
Eeno's werdz of wizdum, deposited here on July 6, 2004 01:27 PMlooking forward to seeing the vids (and your face) once i've escaped from 56k dial-up land... i've definitely enjoyed, however, the pics and the recap of how things are going/progressing. thanks for posting!
gwinn's werdz of wizdum, deposited here on July 6, 2004 01:54 PMI can't believe you didn't make bank. Those performances were entrancing, and if I'd been lucky enough to be present, I would totally have dropped in the can. Come the rapture, you will perform for God and He shall set you on high! Halleloooooooooleeeeeeeeeeeuuuuuuuuuuuuh.
Really.
so i'm reading into your note that there was a HAPPY ENDING at the end of your "date" massage on the 4th.
now back to pondering whether it's a "date" if you "pay" for the "services" "rendered".
(okay, i admit it. i'm just here to start trouble. just biding the time while the videos d/l)
muji's werdz of wizdum, deposited here on July 8, 2004 04:20 PMGwinn is hoping for something beyond 56K modem, while i am hoping for something beyond a rock and a paper friction...
The mermaids and dolphins, angels and yard knombs are all shining on you. Bloody jesus and a reformed satan too. we all love you and i love you mostest of all. Pierre loves you right behind (get it?) me.
kisskiss in yer swisspuss
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You sure there's no way to post a lower-speed, or lower-tech, version of the videos?
Seed's werdz of wizdum, deposited here on July 12, 2004 11:51 AMSher thing! Here you go!
eeno's werdz of wizdum, deposited here on July 12, 2004 12:18 PMLMAO!!!!
Well, better a smart-ass than a dumb-ass, my mom would always say....
Seed's werdz of wizdum, deposited here on July 12, 2004 10:22 PMAh, I feel so enlightened now that I've seen the low tech version. Thank you, Ian.
Jen on Ice's werdz of wizdum, deposited here on July 13, 2004 02:01 PM