Hey Everybody, thanks for coming to the concert last night!
Added 2022-02-13 17:34:48 +0000 UTCI want to thank everybody who came to the virtual concert last night. It means the world to us.
I've been reading your comments...SO many compliments! Many said they thought this was best looking concert yet, so I thought it'd be fun to let you know exactly why: Money, time, and skill!
Money
I took a bunch of money from the last shows, and put it towards things like new (and more expensive) cameras. This has made a HUGE, and permanent difference to the quality of visuals. Suddenly everything looks Sharp, and...well, a little more like a fine art painting then a camera phone movie! The Go-pros we had been using just can't stand up to the mirrorless DSLRs were are switching too.
Time and Skill
I also spent weeks on programing the lighting. I've learned so much these last two years: when I first stared, I thought the job was to point lights at the band. Next I thought, "lights should move with the music!" As I got better, I thought the goal was to shine lights from behind the band at the cameras, which looks super cool, but then you can't see the band. Now I've reached the skill level where I'm painting fields of lights behind contrastingly lit band members, creating all these mini paintings. Teal wash behind and a tan face, Blue face in front of an orange wash, etc.
Anyway, its been a load of fun, SO THANK YOU! Thank you for supporting us, and keeping this going!
Comments
yes, the ceiling gears were a nice addition!
Jessica Bradshaw
2022-02-23 00:09:50 +0000 UTCThat was such a good concert. Totally enjoyed the after party, too. Thanks. Keep being you.
Hollis Curtis Perdan
2022-02-16 17:55:35 +0000 UTCThe changes made a big difference, so nicely done! Everything looked terrific. I don't know if the gears on the ceiling were new or previously out of frame, but I loved those too.
Lori D
2022-02-13 22:56:54 +0000 UTCThere was a blue/black & white look with your red guitar strap that really looked great. It still started to fall apart on my 70" screen, but I think that was a result of the streaming, not the cameras. I had to put Estoterica on afterwards.
Jessica Bradshaw
2022-02-13 21:27:40 +0000 UTCBest one yet! Loved the new cameras and the sound was great. I also liked the mix in the setlist, with several old favorites along with brand new stuff. That rocked!
DrWex
2022-02-13 18:29:58 +0000 UTCIt was the best visuals you have had yet. I really appreciated the red lighting on Robert's face during the 'my face was red' line in The Rum Talking. It showed a lot of thought went into the programming.
Terence L. Turnovsky
2022-02-13 18:10:55 +0000 UTCThe show was great! Good job with the camera shots and the presentation just looked better :) Loved the surprise Distance cover! I'm still holding out hope that I can one day hear Post-Apocalypse Punk ;)
Matt and Lissy Poisso
2022-02-13 17:47:56 +0000 UTCThank you for everything. Was a Blast.
Leland Gaulke
2022-02-13 17:37:58 +0000 UTC
