Object portraits are an artistic genre where portraits are composed of objects rather than literal likenesses. The objects are carefully chosen for their symbolism and connection to the portrait subject. This allows the artist to convey the essence and personality of the subject through meaningful items. It makes sense that AI can do this well. …
Finding Inner Happiness: Tim Ferriss and Arthur Brooks Discuss the Art and Science of Wellbeing
Earlier today I listened to Tim Ferriss’ conversation with Arthur Brooks. (Listen to it here) Much of the conversation was about happiness. Brooks is a professor at Harvard focused on the science of happiness. Happiness eludes me but I find pleasure enough to distract me. So I took notes. The two explored many insights into…
Let the Ghosts Lull You to Sleep: Finding Calm in Old Movies
Do you ever have trouble falling asleep because your mind is racing or you feel too wired from the day? Some nights when sleep evades me, I’ve found comfort and calm in an unusual source – leaving an old movie playing softly in the background. It started with 39 Steps, an old Hitchcock movie. There’s…
Buying a Wedding Venue with No Money Down: Is it Possible?
I recently finished editing highlights for a beautiful wedding held at Crofter’s Green, a charming Vermont venue nestled amongst rolling green hills. As I was working on these wedding videos, it got me thinking about the process of having a wedding venue. Videography is fun and rewarding but not a goal. So, with limited funds…
The Tragic Story of the Statue of Prosperity,
This is the third installment of the historical fiction series. Voiced by an AI version of a popular Youtuber, some mid-journey images, and an alternate history that includes floating and then sinking statues. The original blurb i wrote. @christorychannel Part 3. Historical Fiction. The Statue of Prosperity the sister to the Statue of Liberty…
From Wedding Staple to Luxury: How Videography Budgets Reflect the Economy
I post things that are on my mind and sometimes it’s more niche than others. After 15 years as a wedding videographer, I’ve noticed some interesting shifts in couples’ budgets and priorities when it comes to hiring a videographer. When I first started out in late 2006, the majority of my clients were children of…
Why Jackie Brown is Tarantino’s Best Film
With his unique style and over-the-top violence, Quentin Tarantino has crafted some incredible films over the years. But in my opinion, his most nuanced and compelling work is 1997’s Jackie Brown. Now available to watch on Amazon Prime, Jackie Brown stands out for its restraint and subtlety compared to Tarantino’s other films. I’ve always liked…
Should You Self-Publish Your Book? My Journey to Making a Decision
Deciding how to publish my book has been one of the biggest decisions I’ve faced as an author. I wrote a compilation of short stories set in Kansas, which can be a harder sell than other genres or settings. After researching my options, I realized self-publishing made the most sense for my book. As a…
Comparing three AI Models
I had a bloated wedding videography page on my ForeverLuckyFilms.com website. Way too long. No one, especially Gen Z kids would read it, and they’re my target market at this point. So as an experiment, I copied and pasted the text into ChatGpt, Claude-2, and Bard with an identical prompt. I’m going for brief and…
Grigori Rasputin’s secret life as a music fanatic. LOL
He was a controversial figure in Czarist Russia, but few know of Grigori Rasputin’s secret life as a music fanatic. Rasputin wasn’t just whispering into the ears of royalty – he was rocking out with the common folk! Recently unearthed photos reveal Rasputin getting down with the crowd at 1950’s Bandstand. Witnesses claim to have…