So, I’ve talked in the past how I have been working hard on “Show #15″ here at Revision 3. Well, I am happy to say that it has finally launched!
Called Social Brew, the show is all about social networks and the people who use them. It has gone through a lot of modifications, and it still very much is a work in progress. Along with producing parts of the show, I will be your guide to Bay Area meet-ups, and do a weekly segment on new apps and social networking websites.
As you all know, I live and breathe this stuff, so I am really enjoying working on this show. Also, our senior producer, Eileen Rivera has done a smashing job on really refining the idea of Social Brew.
Check it out, and please let me know what you think. Constructive criticism, likes, and suggestions welcome!
I’m just gonna come out with it–I love Star Wars, and any paraphernalia related to the films. I have 2 toy lightsabers [1 Anakin; 1 Obi-won] and have gifted a Yoda, Dooku, and another Obi-won to my closest friends…so technically, I have bought them all! I also have an old cardboard lightsaber that a good friend of mine painted–but none were nothing compared to this Master Replicas Force FX Saber.
As you can see, that item is beautiful but really expensive. Plus, a big part of Jedi training is learning how to do things by yourself. So, there was only one solution left: I had to build my own.
I read a lot of websites, but wasn’t quite sure where to start. I enlisted the help of someone known on the forums as Novastar…and was glad to find out that he was relatively local. Matthew Carrauddo from The Cutting Edge was kind enough to stop by popSiren and show me how it was done. Then, I spent some time building one on my own. Want to see how it turned out? Check this out, padawans (and stick around for the bloopers at the end, pretty funny)!
If you want to know how exactly to build it and get a list of materials, see the show notes here. Now for some pointers:
1. Take Matthew’s advice; Try to get a narrow tube
I learned that bigger is not always better. Because my tube was 2″ in diameter, I had to get larger parts to accommodate it. However, finding a cost efficient thin LED Flashlight would have been even tougher if I went with the thinner sink part. Pick your battle, I suppose.
2. Use light parts, your arms will thank you!
I ended up using plumbing parts because of my large and in charge tube. Sink parts are much, much, lighter making it easier to maneuver the saber. Although, I gotta say that my guns look pretty good after toting that bad boy around for a few days :)
3. Be patient and keep focus
Building lightsabers can take some time. Understanding how it all comes together, and tweaking it for yourself can be frustrating and time consuming. Also know that this will not be your last lightsaber.
On that last note, I have to say that it’s a bit of an obsession. I want one thats even more realistic, and with noise. I’ll be tooling away in my workshop, and I’ll keep you posted on what becomes with this project. Try it out, and show me what you make!
This week on popSiren, I got the chance to combine my two loves together–snow and technology. It was a great opportunity for me to check out some great products that I could definitely use on the slopes.
If you have any questions about any of the gear that isn’t answered by our show notes, comment below and I will get back to you—promise!
The best thing in the world is working with smart, beautiful girls like these. Jess is one of them, but she wasn’t in the photo [or was in the country at the time]. I am so appreciative of all the great feedback we’ve been getting and am proud of the response overall. It was definitely worth all the hard work.
This video was super fun to work on! Mauricio did a great job editing, and Randi came up with a great concept. Scoble…was wearing glitter and a red boa. What more do you need for entertainment?
I have been under the radar a bit at Revision 3, and as I mentioned earlier, I have working on the development of a couple of new shows.
I am glad to announce that popSiren has been launched! Heather Frank, my friend and mentor, worked her hiney off on this show from concept to execution. I have to say, she did a great job and I am really proud of everyone who worked on this project.
Jessica Corbin is popSiren’s redhead ringleader, Sarah Lane is the Web Prowler, Dr. Kiki Sanford is the ever-so-cool Rad Scientist, Heather Frank is our zany gal who is on The Fringe, and I am your Nerd Bird. Sit back and enjoy something that is not only aesthetically pleasing but wonderful brain food. I guarantee you will learn something! Oh, and don’t forget to digg it and tell us what you think on our forums.
As a producer, I am technically at the start of my career. Even though I’ve been involved with the world of broadcast for the last five years, I only feel now that I am really coming into my own.
When I started at Revision 3, I immediately jumped into working on Tekzilla. Each week was a new challenge that truly made me grow behind the camera, and on. I put together a number of segments each week, and although this was strenuous, it was similar to what I had done before at CNET.
At the beginning of this year, I left Tekzilla to focus on two projects that I will be working on–one of which I am mostly responsible for. A whole show, from start to finish…Holy Cow!!
Me hanging out in the new Revision 3 control room
This project, which for confidentiality purpose I will call “show number 15,” is something that I have built from scratch [with help from my peers, of course]. This is an awesome opportunity that I am totally psyched about. However, I never thought creating an entire online program would be so much painstaking work.
From finding the perfect host to painting the set, I’ve done it all. When I have stepped into built out shows, I would have never guessed how much effort went into naming the show, making the graphics, the music, the set, the talent. I think it may be similar to the experience of being pregnant–with a little less morning sickness.
So here I stand, knocked up with a show that will be launching sometime in the future.I’m tired, anxious, and excited. Will people like it? Will it be a success? Stay tuned on more from my new baby ;)
Posted on February 16th, 2008 by neha | 16 Comments »
