Free Afternoon + Geese = My Second Youtube Video!

A few weeks ago I went to Richmond, BC to visit my in laws. While enjoying the beautiful sunny skies, readily available bubble tea, and walking through one of Richmond's loveliest parks, we happened upon a family of Canada Geese. Mama and Papa geese were there, along with a handful of cute, fuzzy goslings. I was quick to pull out my still digital camera and fill up my card with short, low resolution films of baby geese waddling around and swimming. I actually erased footage of humans so I could keep films of baby geese that will in all likelihood grow up to crap all over that same park and ruin the lawn. Oh well, such is the artistic temperament. Mixed with a healthy dose of lazy afternoon and cold beer, I present my second YouTube movie. Enjoy.



You may now return from the edge of your seats.

The ending was where I really let myself go and truly explored my inner desire to see geese swimming into themselves. I used to repress my film student geekiness but now I figure I'm almost thirty so I should just give up on being cool. I learned a few things while making this short. Number one: don't bother with titles because you won't be able to read them anyway. Number two: whatever happened to the circle wipe? That's at least half a style point right there and it's never used anymore. Number three: mirror effect is cool, but so is the lightening effect that I could have used to actually aim lightening at the geese and make it look like God was striking them down. Perhaps next time.

I hope this new offering evokes a response. My last YouTube video finally got a comment. The discerning viewer said (and I quote) "HUH?". All caps. Like he was really confused. Thank you ShadowSeeker117 for your valuable input. I'll try to make myself better understood in the future.

Short, Blurry and Already Covered - My First Video on YouTube

Well, today I am officially as cool as the average North American twelve year old. That is to say, I've successfully posted a video on YouTube! I tell you, the Internets has sure become easier to navigate since the days of ICQ, Castle Wolfenstein and Napster. Bravo, YouTube. I've enjoyed your illegal television content many times in the past and I'm happy to join your ranks.

My first foray into posted video was shot on our little digital camera last weekend. We went out to dinner with friends and on the way home I convinced Anson to stay on the subway a few extra stops so we could go by the "secret" Lower Bay station. This station is regularly never seen by commuters. They built Lower Bay below the regular Upper Bay station as a transfer point. I think it was only used for a few months in 1966 before the TTC decided it was too difficult to keep open. Now it's creepy and deserted and only used as a film set from time to time. For the next month the TTC is diverting subways through Lower Bay on the weekends while they make repairs to the upper track. If you're in Toronto I highly recommend checking the station out during this limited engagement. The trains don't stop in the station, nor slow down, but the lights are on. Here's the best shot I took of the station as we went by. Notice the poster on the wall. I think it's a pregnant woman holding her stomach. That makes the whole thing creepier, don’t you think?

Lower Bay Station - Notice the walls are slightly more decrepit than normal TTC stations. Spooooky!

Anyway, here's my short video. Believe me, I know it's not the best thing I've ever done. It's short, blurry, and a quick search on YourTube reveals several other videos shot in almost the exact same way. But it's mine! Like the mother of a slow five year old who can't name their colours I must defend my baby. So we have a bit of work to do before we can recognise green. It's a start.



Oh, and if you'd like, please go to where the video is posted and leave a comment. You can even say "FRIST!" if you want.