Our Stars Aren't Your Stars - Ray's Vlog

[RBG4lif3]

Ok, I'm gonna need to check out this Sony Vegas because I detest MM. You should mos def make a tutorial, I'd be interested in seeing how you created this effect. Peace.

[raycolondotcom]

Hi Slim, it looks like I failed to respond to this comment from two weeks ago. Sorry about that. By now, I have uploaded a green screen tutorial, showing how I make the backgrounds. Thanks, Ray.

[RBG4lif3]

However did you create the slideshow background!?! Awesome!

[raycolondotcom]

Thanks, Slim. The slideshow was created with a green screen. I've also switched from Movie Maker to Sony Vegas Movie Studio (1 month free trial). I put together my set-up on the cheap, but it seems to be working as I think I'm getting a little bit better at it with each new video. I've been thinking about making a video about the process -- maybe next weekend. Ray

[PappyStu]

Some of us struggle to accel and never reach stardum...

The refusal to give up for some of us is the only stardum we achieve...

[raycolondotcom]

Hi Pappy, yes, this is one area in life where being stubborn is an attribute. Simply by refusing to give up the struggle, we achieve much. Ray

[dicom]

I would give you a video response but I am washing ALL of my shirts at the moment. All three of them! LOL!

I would like to think that while there are many people who excel me in my profession no one strives any harder to improve upon his skills than I.

I am also a half decent salesman! LOL!

[raycolondotcom]

Well, Terry, all three of them, eh? I may have you beat by two. :) With three women in the house, it's rare that I'm allowed to replenish my wardrobe more than once a year. A few white shirts for the office and I'm good to go.

Continuous improvement is indeed the key. So you're in sales? As much as I enjoy making a point, I've never been a good sales person. I tried it in my early days and pretty much stunk at it. I've met some really good ones though. Ray

[PalmOliveSoap]

I am a star in every thing I do and as not many people would say this for me then I will say it for myself

I know it there for I am!

SPRINKLES of Stars

[raycolondotcom]

Hi Olive, you're right. We should all start by valuing ourselves as stars. Of course, once you do that then you have an obligation to continue doing star-like things. Oh, the pressure! Ray

[cozzyk]

I have to think about that one Ray. I faved it so hopefully I won't forget. You got me thinking which I know you like people to do in videos. I just put out there and that's another story.

[raycolondotcom]

Hi Kim, well, identifying a hero in your world shouldn't be too difficult. Let's see, your list probably starts with Olive, and then goes on from there. :) Ray

[cozzyk]

Well I thought on that a couple days and yep you are over my head. Olive as in Ollive Oil as in PopEye. My DH and I have that little saying Oli(o)ve you. I guess my heros aren't people out there in public. My hero's are people being there amazing self everyday and usually with a smile on their face. Public stars, sports stars nah don't really phase me what so ever. Except once in awhile to the negative. Because I don't really know them.

[raycolondotcom]

Hey Kim, thanks for taking the time to ponder and respond.

I was referring to Olive as in "PalmOliveSoap" and his fabulous self-assessment. LOL

Yes, I would say that you're right about the public figures not counting, since we don't really know them. But there may be a few exceptions to that, like Captain Sullenberger who landed the plane on the river in NY. Until there's a scandal involving his "secret past" that's about as close to a universally recognized hero that I can think of.