Day 7-9 making music video for DVD

It has been getting tough to keep up as I set goals and raise my expectations. Most of my goals are things I've never accomplished before so I am not only trying to keep up with my regular schedule but I'm spending time fretting over how I will do the new things that Ariel is encouraging.

Here is an example:
One of my goals (which Ariel indirectly encouraged me to set) is to create a DVD of music videos to sell. I want some of the footage to be live performance. It is easy to say, but this is all the extra work I've been doing to try to keep up with this goal.

First: Find a place that has a nice environment for filming.

Second: Find a sizable audience which will sign media release forms so that I can sell their images legally.

Third: Compose a media release form that is half-way legal without spending money on an attorney.

Fourth: Buy a High Definition Camcorder. (I will need a two camera shoot at minimum.) <>

Fifth: Find two people to film the show for free. (Remember that I am doing this on a shoe-string.)

Sixth: I will need computer power and software to mix the video down.

Seventh: I want some nice still photos too. This has taken both favors from a professional photographer friend as well as updating my own camera. (Three weeks ago I knew next to nothing about photography.)

Eighth: Lighting? What kind of lighting will I need for the show?

So, I've been working my butt off! I've accomplished everything but number eight.

I have my two camera people. I have two camcorders. I have the local Jewish Community Center booked (for free - I give them a show and they give me my target age audience of 150 to 200 with signed media release forms).

I have a lighting technician that is out of this world! Did I mention that he installed the lighting at the place I am performing? There is a spotlight there and everything!

Overall, I'd say it has been a fantastic several weeks! Ariel is bringing out the best in me! I wish I could go faster, but so much of this stuff is brand new to me. Regarding the steps on through eight above, it is all brand new! So, I may miss a few days of bloggs here because I am simply trying to catch my breath!