Filed under: events, photography, technology | Tags: Creve Coeur Camera, D60, Nikon
I’m taking two classes at CCC this month to improve my understanding of just how my Nikon D60 works. I love the camera, it takes awesome photos, but some of the settings have stumped me, because they either seemed repetitive or two restrictive.
I finished the first class tonight, I picked up a couple great tips – nothing too earth-shattering though – this was a camera specific class. An intro, if you will, that allows my to take the more advanced, nitty gritty classes. Next weeks class is the one I’m really looking forward to – DSLR Concepts. If it is as good as today’s class I’ll be pleased, but I’m hoping for even better.
Best part, I got a recommendation on my next lens purchase. ::rubs hands:: New toy, ahead! At some point. ;)
Filed under: a/v production, busyness, church, classes, college, events, life, spring, theatre, winter, work | Tags: Clue: The Musical, MBU's New York Musical Theatre Showcase, stage decor, technical production, theatrical lighting, videography
It’s a beautiful day today. Freezing cold, mind you, but quite pretty. It’s started snowing a few minutes ago – very light, fluffy flakes that appear to waft through the air with minds’ of their own. Great weather to contemplate the meaning of life.
Which I’m not going to do. Seriously, who has the time? No, I just thought I’d post pictures of Christmas Eve services at the church, but then realized that out of the blue they might not make to much sense. So this is the prequel post, the one that makes the next one understandable.
Rather than going in the arbitrary and societally dictated linear fashion – known as chronological order. I’ve decided to recount recent events in whatever sequence they pop into my mind.
So, we got a new worship pastor. Finally. After almost 3 years. Finally. Out of respect for his current church I’m not going to name him just yet, he’s set to finish up there at the end of February. Still it’s exciting news. It is. I just don’t know what to do with it. Nothing will really change until at least March or April and that’s left me with this odd unsettled feeling. I’m happy and uncertain and relieved at the same time.
I finished my last semester of classes at MBU. Thank God. Seriously, I thought I was going officially go nuts. As I predicted in my last post I didn’t really see a decrease in my work load until last week. And it lasted through last week. Because suddenly I’ve got half-a-dozen projects going again without really realizing it. Oh the joy. Sort of.
As for the future, I’m playing it by ear. I’m the lighting designer and technical director (hired as an independent contractor this time!) for the college’s February production of “Clue: The Musical.” And I’m set to go with a group of Musical Theatre majors to New York to film their Performance Showcase (April 29-May 4). We’re in the beginning/middle of designing and implementing a stage decor project at church. I’ll let you know how that goes as it picks up. Right now, I’m a bit unsure how it’s all going to pull together. Beyond that…who knows. Wish me luck.
Despite the oppressive heat and humidity, a bunch of friends and I went to the Muny to see Les Miserables last night. We picnicked in line for the free seats and just generally had a wonderful time. The cast was excellent and the music just as divine as I remembered. I was particularly envious of the sets and lights. But the thing that really captivated me were the Sign Language interpreters. I know a little Sign Language, but I was amazed at how expressive they were. I could read what they were saying from the free seats. It was amazing.
You don’t really appreciate how great until you drive around to other comparable cities OR until you go the Muny and sit in the free seats. Either one will have you bursting with happiness at living in this grand, little town of ours. Since I’ve done both in the last few days I’m especially hyped up on the benefits of living in the Midwest.
I wish I’d take this, but alas I took it off Flickr.
