Val's Rants - Writer, Director, Filmmaker (Austin, Texas)

Activism

08/27/2010

REALLY FUNNY VIDEO!

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You just have to see this! It’s real… a sad truth… but it’s absolutely hysterical! Share on Facebook

Activism

08/25/2010

TIME Magazine: the Government can spy on you

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I’m not a big fan of TIME Magazine, but this is a very important article, that concerns you, and your privacy! If you’re concerned about this type of stuff, have a look at my webseries: http://www.7ShadesOfLenity.com Here’s the original article and link: http://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,2013150,00.html Government agents can sneak onto your property in the middle of the [...]

Activism

08/19/2010

Austinites tell City Council to not increase our water rates: http://changeaustin.org/water_rate_hike_petition.php

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Hey folks, these guys have very little respect for our opinions. They do what’s good for their pockets (and their friends) and screw the people they’re supposed to serve… US. Austin City Council members (Leffingwell, Martinez, Cole and Shade) have set the stage for major hikes on our monthly water bills to pay for a [...]

Filmmaking

08/16/2010

FREE Gun Related Sound FX from Detonation Films

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The awesome folks at Detonation Films (famous for exploding footage goodness) are giving away some groovy sound effects related to guns… from gunfire to chambering sounds, etc. Show your support for a great company who’s out there supporting indie filmmakers, and blowing stuff up so we don’t have to. Here’s their post: Greetings, stalwart defenders [...]

Filmmaking

08/11/2010

Awesome little video

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This is a really cool animation done by tiny inventions. It’s called “Something Left, Something Taken…” Something Left, Something Taken- Full Version from Tiny Inventions on Vimeo. Check out their awesome site: http://tinyinventions.com/animation/slst.html Share on Facebook

Filmmaking

07/31/2010

Another Great Post from Erich Sherman – Selling Tips

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Here’s another excellent article from my friend Director/Producer/Coach Eric Sherman.  If you haven’t checked out his website (www.EricSherman.com) I highly recommend it – there’s a link to his blog from there, or click the title below SELLING TIPS – PART ONE The complexion of the film industry has changed immensely in the past two decades. [...]

Music Making

07/23/2010

IK Multimedia – 4 instruments for the price of 1

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Looks like the folks at IK Multimedia are at it again, except this time it’s much bigger!  Last time it was sample packs, this time it’s full instruments… you just can’t beat this deal!! Dear Musician, You can now get 4 IK Virtual Instruments for the price of 1! Thanks to the 1,000 registrations received [...]

Filmmaking

New FREE Beta of PluralEyes

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If you’re like me and shoot dual video on an HVX200 and a 7D, this program is a lifesaver! They have versions for Final Cut and Vegas too! PluralEyes for Premiere Pro (Beta 4) Automatic synchronization that saves you hours in the edit bay A new beta release of PluralEyes for Premiere Pro is now [...]

Filmmaking

07/21/2010

Free Improv Workshops in Austin, Texas

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For those of you here in Austin, this may be of interest. Tom Booker is a friend of mine, and a great mentor (and another California transplant like me)  http://www.theinstitutiontheater.com/freeworkshops/ ——————————————————– The Institution Theater is offering anyone and everyone a chance for you to learn something about the Art Of Improvisation by offering THREE FREE [...]

Activism

07/19/2010

Judge rips sheriff for rejecting gun permit

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This is a great victory for us… imagine that, having to force a Sheriff to uphold the Constitution… no wonder a lot of people don’t like the police… This is a re-post from the Des Moines Register: A federal judge has lambasted an Iowa sheriff for denying a gun permit to an outspoken government watchdog [...]