Filming Music Video Footage Against A Green Screen With Envy

[LetzRideOrDie]

RedBulls

[kuunami]

where can I see the finished music video?

[bryandabje]

dude i like that, it aint good for nuthin!!!

[MrHollick]

ValenTIMES day ROFL I hate when people say that hahah, umm I hope that doesntmake me a haer lol

[gregchance324]

Nice shot of the sun glasses!!!!!!!!! You can't see the camera!!!!!! Nice job. Filmkaer to filmaker, that's a hard shot to get!

[Uhoh2012Productions]

I do that ALL the time. I can be saying what I'm thinking and forget it as I'm saying it. So, how did you honestly get into this business. I've played in semi successful bands my whole life and just recently started inhaling film making like needed oxygen. I want to do music video's but dont know where to begin. My father is a somewhat famous country singer. I'll be filming his first video. Any idea's where to... Oh I just noticed you're a singer not a video director. lol.

[CenterofAttentionLtd]

Yes, Sam, we here at Center of Attention Ltd. ALWAYS call ourselves with ideas, reminders, and random rants...no joke. Random Rants. Anyway...well done.

Have you checked out our video for your submission contest? Check it out if you have a minute.

[amanda0205078]

Cool!

Where do you know Lucille from?!

I did the phone reminder thinging once...I reather puting sticky notes all over the stuff!!!A pad really works too!It is great!

Yeah...your lips were kind of weird!!!

Well,nice Sam!

Love, Amanda

[dreamerjs]

Papa's pooped. I love that!

[perrypearl]

If that's looking awful I feel awful...buuh huuh!:( Sam, you NEVER look awful. Silly you!

[Cherylama123]

Those sunglasses are hot, oh and the hair :)

[spydog97]

I've sent the link to at least 20 individuals and 2 radio stations (the cool ones in town). I really hope this takes off! 'course I jam to it every day.

[forestnj]

No silly, instead of using your cell phone for notes I'm suggesting using a pad. This way you don't have to remember the idea that came to mind while dialing the phone and listening to your outgoing message. Of course whatever works for you is the best thing. XOXO

[lilboybelew12]

you have really good audio!

[candybill73]

My 3-year-old son says "Valentime's Day". He also says "pasketti" and replaces all instances of "L" with "W". But hey, he's three. He'll grow out of it. (unlike some people I know, who *still* say that stuff when they're in their 30's. And no, they don't have a speech impediment. Being from the south ROCKS.)

[SamHarrisCOM]

candy - he has an excuse. If he's still saying Valentime when he's 8, fix it!!

xoxox

S

[candybill73]

OMG - I'm already training him to say it right. It's like fingernails on a chalkboard to me! ;)

[crazedndefused]

Hearing you sing is always a very good thing. Being able to watch you while you sing, seeing that passion, that's ridiculously beautiful!! It also makes me really, really miss your concerts. Hurry back to Tulsa, would ya'?

[SamHarrisCOM]

crazed - thank you. Looking forward to that.

S

[sign543]

LOL, the answering machine bit made me laugh so loud, I totally do that!!!!!!!! LOL. I call my cell phone, though. THAT IS SO FUNNY!!!!

[moseymama]

You are very theatrical!!!! Its a good thing.Air-brushing!!! What could we do without it.I enjoyed watching you perform the song,vs just listening to it.

[dutchmolly]

Sam- you are so fabulous! I love that you showed yourself getting airbrushed. Who knew that's how it's done? I love how you alternate between lip-synching and singing. It's awesome. I wish for you some chapstick, and sleep (the good stuff). xoxoxo

[SamHarrisCOM]

dutch -

Ah, sleep....

S

[Wujiboy]

Ha Ha Sam you are the male version of my wife!! I love it!!!!! BTW we have lots of common ground allthe way back to Oklahoma

[SamHarrisCOM]

Wujboy

I don't know what you mean by that exactly. Do we look alike? Both call machines cluelessly? Does she sing war protest songs>

S

[ThePsychoticDesigner]

Funny reply....lolol

She wakes him up every morning saying " HELLO VLOG PEOPLE "!

[mindya12]

I love being slap happy. You can say anything you want and have a valid excuse. I'm tired. I'm exhausted. LOL!

[dubaiedge]

your hair looks FABULOUS in the car, omg!

[faerietree]

Honey go to sleep!!

[SamHarrisCOM]

faer

I need a foot rub

S

[gghollandgg]

Sam -- Your vlogs are so original and fantastically interesting. Your creativity with vlogs keeps me checking for a new post. Your slightly neurotic obsession with hair is fun. It's all good....good thoughts going your way, gg

P.S. Thought the balloon thing was hysterical, but Danny deserves something a little extra next year on St. Valentimes Day..oops (public education -- in TEXAS!!) St. Valentine's Day.

[rspringt]

love this vlog esp when you were in the studio trying to get the right sound for the it aint good for nothing part for war on war.

love the green screen part where you were singing the song against it. Cant wait to see how people your footage in the war on war music video.

[SamHarrisCOM]

rspringt

I can't wait either - soon the contest will start and hopefully we'll see some amazing things

S

[spydog97]

Jeremy is a hottie!

[spydog97]

PS...that's a really cool jacket you wore during the shoot!

[SamHarrisCOM]

spy

thank you. I like it too. you should see the lining!

S

[gghollandgg]

ohhh Jeremy on Friend Friday!!!!!

[SamHarrisCOM]

Thank God someone said it. I thought I was the only one thinking it.

_Webmaster

SamTUBE.com_

[ThePsychoticDesigner]

I told you... The hair is Crazy It's out of control. Solution?... Buzz cut? - Bangs? - The use of a couple of barettes? - Head Band ?

I thought the hat was a good look!!! Solved the HAIR problem . ;-)

[gghollandgg]

lol love the hair thing!

[SamHarrisCOM]

psych -

Hats!!

S

[MCMAISANO]

Sam. i do that all the time,, whats even more scary is that i have the lap top on my lap and i say oh i need to google that and then i go what????? Jeezzzzzzzzzzzz - hatin that !!

love your vlogs and love you.

Mare

[firefare]

There ya' go. I do that calling myself thing all the time AND I forget why I'm calling. You're not crazy...or we're both crazy. Love your music and vlogs.  :)

[forestnj]

Great post. RE: notes to yourself. I have the same attention issue. When I have a thought while driving I have to be sure to limit distractions. I shut off my radio, then grab a hand-sized spiral notebook (opens easily to a page), pull out the pen I have slid/clipped into the spiral, rest it on the passenger seat or center console and write it without looking. Use the upper left storage bin in your glove box to store the pad. It's easier to access with 1 hand while driving, yet not in the way.

[Clarion13]

I love that you are honest abuot the Vlogs, that you shouldn't worry about hair, etc, but you do! So do I! And I'm certainly no celebrity. Your song is sooooooo outstanding, the time is really right for something like this to hit the airwaves. There is awesome energy right now with the Full Moon, which is ECLIPSING too! Set some really great Intentions, and get some sleep (and some Chapstick). ;-)

[jvog009]

i text myself sometimes

[brandieorme]

wow that was amazing!!!

[upnorth98]

Glad to see I'm not the only one who leaves messages for myself. I'm only 34yo and forget like that more frequently that I care to admit -- I call 'em 'brain farts'

Can't wait for the new CD.  I'll add it to my collection of signed Sam CD's, most of which I got from you at the concert in GR, MI for the Broadway Theatre Guild fundraiser. And I must say, the pic that Todd took of us together is one of my favorite pics of myself EVER. Is that vain? But I look so genuine & happy! Cuz I was.

[onepeacenow]

Calling yourself-good idea. I have a pantry in downstairs in our house. Everyday when I cook,I go several times for ingredients. When I get there I forget, I have to go upstairs to remember. Do you meditate to replenish yourself? You always look especially great in your car!

xoxo

Tresa

[yayayoga]

LOL!!!! Okay, I will admit to the call myself/phone situation. I usually hang up though. It is scary, if I don't write something down immediately - it is gone to the heavens! In the past if I was at the dentist (or hair salon) they would ask "Do you want a reminder card?" HAHA, I laugh, of course I do not need that silly card. I will get home and write it on my calender. Now, they not only have to write it down, I have to remember to get it out of my purse! Love you Sam!

[griffmom]

This was so interesting to watch!! Being about as far removed from Hollywood and all that that entails here in the Midwest, It is fascinating watching this project come together!!

Get a nap and love yourself this week so you don't get sick!! Let's hope the efforts behind your lack of sleep encourage this nation (maybe the world) to wake up and really question what we're doing here. Spring is coming, a time for new growth & ideas! <3 griffmom ps I leave vm and emails for myself all the time!

[Steampiper]

LOL Sam...you didn't look all that tired, but your GPS sounded like she had a cold LMAO! Great Vid..also a Lucy fan here too. Went to junior college in Lucy's hometown. Oh, and by the way... the same people that say Valentimes Day also use the "word" "Conversate". I even heard a judge get pissed when he heard that "word" and had to educate this fool on the proper use of the correct word.  Don't get me started.....LOL

[Beachmama57]

I never knew what was up with "VALENTIME'S" Day either!

[kainani69]

OK SAM! You always say at the end of your VLogs to go out and do something wonderful for somebody. So I would like to do something nice for you. I'm between jobs right now and it sounds like you need a personal assistant to help you keep track of things. I'd be willing to help you out until I find another job, plus you would help me get the experience in working for a celebrity. If you're interested, I can email my resume. No strings attached, just looking to do something nice. -Marvin

[PistoLP09]

Valemtime? People actually say that?

I would totally call myself to remind myself to do things if I had a land line!

That's an excellent idea to do for your video! I can't wait to see what people come up with.

Btw, you look beautiful when you're driving in your car and the light is shining on your face. :-)

P.S. - I pre-ordered your album today! Hopefully it arrives sometime in the beginning of June so it can be like you're giving me a birthday present, even though I'm paying for it, lol.

[lillindap]

Great vlog!! Yes, I call myself... I also e-mail myself....

[payette]

The answering machine thing made me laugh SO MUCH! seriously hilarious

[Pippilly]

Oh I wish I knew how to use green screen on my iMovie. You're so awesome for doing that. I really hope to participate in it, either way It's going to a so exciting to watch the entries. I saw Lucy in her kitchen once when I drove by lol I've been pooped for 2 weeks yet you have managed to pump out videos through it all. Perhaps I need to start sending messages to myself which I used to do years ago. I hate forgetting things moments after I thought of it, drives me KRAYZAY XO

[Judi74]

I record messages to myself on my cell phone, then I forget to listen to them and find them weeks or months later. Needless to say, it's too late by then to do whatever I was wanting to do. Loved this Vlog, Sam. But then, I love all your Vlogs.

Another Lucy fan, Judi

[Marsha1257]

No Sam you are not the only one that calls yourself to leave messages and then forgets by the time the machine picks up what you were going to remind yourself to do...I just thought it was me since I'm "50" now...

Love your green screen video and have ideas about what to put behind it but I've packed stuff up that I want to use and don't know if I'll be able to find it....if not, I'm sure there will be a lot of great ideas..

Hope Danny forgives you which I'm sure he will..

love you,

marsha

[Nobbyboy2]

MAN! I can't wait to see the footage and remember what it looked like with you doing it here. It's amazing standing back and seeing the green material and how plain it looks and then when it is presented and used it will look so cool and MTVish. Very cool. I am so grateful that we get these peeks into your life. THANK YOU. Hey, I know you're busy but where is ASK SAM lately?! We're missing the philosophical advice and political Sam too.

[grillgirll]

You're a busy guy. And all the stuff you are doing requires a lot of focus. I think it's easy for those of us who aren't in show biz to think "this is work? listening to explosion sounds, doing a commercial with Bridget Moynahan and singing and dancing with people fussing over you" but my cousin used to assist a celebrity and she told me that the work is so focussed and demanding and so much more than people know. you do it well. and you don't look as tired as you feel. we love you

[VLPRESL]

sweet sam, i had kind of a bad day today(as we all do sometimes), and then i watched your vlog. to say thank you,is an understatement. when you say "do something wonderful for someone", you did just that for me tonight. such a treat to see the signed pic of lucy. what a treasure.( and so is the lucy picture)! lol. also, thank you for the update on the last few days. now go get some sleep!! much love- vicki

[aumusicman]

OMG!!!! I thought I was the only one that called himself to leave messages of things I need to do. And yes, I've called to leave myself a message and forgotten why by the time the answering machine beeps. Thank god, it's not just me. I'm apparently in good company. BTW, LOVED the new song. I'm telling EVERYONE about it and posted the link on my blog.

[perrypearl]

Valentime.CUTE!Was that Roddy McDowall next to Lucy?Liz Taylor!OMG.Love her almost half as much as you...Get some rest.You are a driven genius-artist.Your fans are psyched about the new album/song.Lookin for "stuff".

[agreer0906]

I can't wait to buy your cd!

[perrypearl]

Don't!Preorder while you can fellow Samoholic!:)