Today I am doing something I have never ever done before. I’m shooting a professional video on how to make these fabric covered journals. I have visions of the Broadcast News flop sweat scene stuck in my head. By the way, if you haven’t seen Broadcast News, the flop sweat scene is totally HILARIOUS.
My other fear is that I start giggling uncontrollably. You see, when I was in college my cousin and I signed ourselves up to be zombie voices in a Day of the Dead movie…I’m not making this up, really. Apparently when they make a zombie movie none of the actors are groaning and making zombie sounds when they film. They add those later. Basically to do this they put a large group of people in a sound stage and show the zombie scenes. The people are supposed to groan and make zombie noises while watching the movie. Long story short, I was a miserable failure. They had to stop recording multiple times because I would start laughing so hard. Finally this loud voice came out of a speaker saying,
“Would the girl in the red sweater PLEASE exit the premises”
So I left….I’m not zombie material apparently.
That is too funny. I'm impressed about the video. Good luck and I am sure you will be just fine. You may not be zombie material but we love your lessons and help here so you definitely are quilt teacher material. Have fun.
Posted by: Ellen | 07/17/2012 at 06:36 AM
Enjoy your video making and lol great zombie story!
Posted by: Leah | 07/17/2012 at 06:36 AM
Too funny!! With any luck you won't have to moan or groan while taping this!! haha Good luck!
P
Posted by: Paulette Doyle | 07/17/2012 at 07:04 AM
Great story. Have a blast making your video.
Posted by: Rhonda | 07/17/2012 at 07:06 AM
You'll do great!! And I love the covers. I've already made the one on the right.
Posted by: ladybelle | 07/17/2012 at 08:47 AM
Just be yourself. Remember that the journal is the "star". And pretend that you are explaining your "how to" to a group of school teachers. That way, you'll be personal but professional...and keep the book in the forefront. Hugs! I'm sure that you will do just fine!
Kathy
Posted by: Shawkl | 07/17/2012 at 09:01 AM
Terrific story! I love covering journals and notebooks, I can't wait to see your technique. There a lot of us wishing you well, you'll do great!
Posted by: Michelle M | 07/17/2012 at 09:39 AM
Too funny about the zombie voices. Good luck with the video. The journals are lovely.
Posted by: Wanda | 07/17/2012 at 02:04 PM
They should have told you to think sad thoughts. That's what my drama teacher said in college just before I dropped the course.
I'd say-keep in mind that this is important to you and you'll do fine.
Good luck and when will we all be able to see the video?
Posted by: Eileen Keane | 07/17/2012 at 02:58 PM
Well... How did it go?
Posted by: Debbie | 07/17/2012 at 06:40 PM
Don't walk around a lot. That way you won't trip on things like I do on camera...
Posted by: heather | 07/17/2012 at 07:12 PM
My goodness.... What a great story. Hope you are happy with your video!
Posted by: Becky Ganzhorn | 07/17/2012 at 08:40 PM
How exciting!! I couldn't do it.....I wouldn't laugh, I'd just freeze! Great story.
Posted by: kaholly | 07/20/2012 at 06:25 AM
give us an update how your tutorial went would love to know. I am sure you were superb!!
Posted by: deb | 07/22/2012 at 04:39 AM
This giggling zombie story made me laugh really hard. Thank you for sharing it!
Posted by: Paige | 08/03/2012 at 10:43 AM