So it appears that many of the main blogs out there have one thing in common – video podcasts. Well, American blogs anyway, not so much with the local South African ones – probably something to do with decent broadband being a relatively recent development.
This leaves me wondering whether or not I should give it a bash. Not too regularly mind you, but perhaps a weekly/monthly update or event-specific stuff or something along those lines.
Two immediate problems spring to mind:
1. I don’t own a video camera. This may prove to be a rather major stumbling block what with the whole ‘video’ part. Best I get shopping then – there seem to be some reasonably-priced cheapies out there. This ain’t M-Net HD folks, so a cheap and cheerful should do the trick. Besides, do you really want to see me in full 1080p High Definition? I’m guessing not. Well, your sister does, but you’re not really supposed to know about that…
2. I am most definitely the worst person to be on camera on this whole entire Earth. I have been filmed twice; well, twice intentionally – having worked in TV production for the last four-and-a-bit years I seem to have mastered the art of ALWAYS being in the way of the cameraman. Some of our editors appear to have simply given up trying to remove me from the scenes. Probably a good thing too 
This world needs to bear witness to my splendour and Adonislike physique (or bald spot and jiggly belly – back chicks! Back I say!).
Anyway, as I was saying: I’ve been interviewed twice before on camera, and both times I have to admit I was the most boring candidate in history. Need a lesson in speaking in a droll monotone? I’m your man. Need to see just how easy it is to make a cameraman snore and a sound guy start staring off into the distance? I’m on it.
Other than the above two minor irritations, I think this is a marvellous (I gotta stop saying ‘marvellous’) idea.
So…. watch this space.
Or not.
Whatever.
And the Oscar goes to…
