My first video in the style I wrote about on Friday.
I suppose I’ll get better at this, but these two minutes of video represent about 10 hours of work. More than that, if you include the time I took learning to use Final Cut Pro. I watched a few tutorial videos on youtube randomly, trying to pick up things I thought might be related to the project I was working on.
I think I’ll wait on my next attempt until after I move at the end of this month. Right now I don’t have access to a good microphone or any other audio equipment. I used my MacBook’s built-in camera and microphone to capture this. Next time I’ll step up the quality.
First, a bit of history. It all started in Norway, with Lasse Gjertson’s video, “Hyperactive”. This was youtube user lassegg making noises with his mouth and voice and editing them together masterfully to produce a great effect.
Lasse took it to the next level, however, when he made the video, “Amateur”.
Keep in mind he can’t play either instrument in real life.
Now, enter Jack Conte (youtube id: jackcontemusic), from the states. His skills as a musician really shine when he edits together recordings of himself, playing the various parts of songs he writes. Everything comes together in one brilliant package. Like Lassegg, he doesn’t play drums, so he edits himself playing drums much like Lasse did.
And now the latest of the mashup masters. This next guy, kutiman, from Israel, has taken the DJ art of sampling to the nth degree. Using elements from lassegg and jackcontemusic, he has created 7 masterpieces, piecing together recordings from complete strangers demonstrating their talents on youtube. What comes together is pure magic. I’ve included my favorite two.
The legalities of such an approach are questionable, but in my opinion this really is its own work of art. I believe these men have created a new genre. I would think, being a musician, and having some experience in video editing, I could join in on the fun. Perhaps. Stayed tuned, followers.
