On my first week of my first television job at my first television station, I remember my news director telling me that every story I produce, write, shoot, and edit should ultimately be about people.
Zoning meeting? Find a character that is impacted by a big decision. Dangerous storm on the horizon? Find a character getting ready to protect all that he or she owns. Black Friday shopping? Find a memorable character that is doing something different than the rest of the masses.
The advice I received sixteen years ago still holds true today for the stories I produce, write, shoot, and edit for clients. I met two great characters recently at Pratt & Whitney. (And let me tell you, I've quickly learned that aerospace is full of great stories.) Mike Schmidt, and, um, Mike Schmidt, are a father and son duo who both work for the aeronautical giant, and have a very interesting hobby.
It's a pastime that involves engines...and speed. (It makes sense they work for a jet engine maker!)
Sunday, November 9, 2014
Monday, November 3, 2014
A George Washington Attack Ad
My brother can make me laugh like no one else on this
planet.
We talk about all kinds of things, from movies to politics, and it usually ends up with one of us wiping tears from our eyes because we’ve been laughing so hard.
Today was one of those days.
On my way home from work, we spoke of the mid-term
elections, and somehow, the conversation turned to our Founding Fathers, and
what televised political advertisement ads might look like following the
Revolutionary War.
Below you will find what we came up with. It by no means has any political leanings of
any sort, just two brothers who enjoy being silly from time to time.
And frankly, I would love to see George Washington’s
rebuttal.
Now, go have your voice heard – and vote!
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