April Update (New drafts and Marvel Project updates)

 Hey Gang!

 Since last time we spoke things have been way better than I expected. I was working on multiple drafts last month and two of them made it to audio files- but one, I felt, was doing better than the other, and I locked into that and got it into the edit bay to finish, even with a birthday trip inbetween. That was the Inspector Gadget 2 video which is another one of those long held promises i made to myself and, for whatever reason, it finally felt like I knew how to talk about it. It was a blast to make, after having worked on so many heavy projects or huge videos recently, and felt like a return to a lighter style I hadn't tried for a long time. And above all it got approval from my sister who shares the same view, so hey, that'll about do it for me.

 Of course that means there's another video I can jump straight onto editing. It's on a tv show i've discussed before, it's another fairly short one, and it's not particularly difficult to assemble. In fact, it's not the only other draft I have on the go- perhaps i was possessed by the spirit of a demon or something because I ended up completing five whole video drafts of smaller projects, hitting a stride I hadn't felt in years and tackling a few other pieces I'd promised to myself for a while. This means that I feel more ready to approach that next piece of unfinished business- the Better call Saul video, covering the use of music in its final seasons. Keep an eye out for that, it'll likely appear after this next one.

 I think part of the reason this is happening is that my mind is trying to work overtime to help fund my next Marvel project, which as I mentioned last time has finally entered production. Over the last month, the actors I've contacted have not only been delivering lines, but delivering them with me present in live directed sessions, and I have to tell ya, being a voice director has been a wonderful experience. I'm under no illusions that I'm anywhere close to professional or nailing the job, but it has been a pleasure working with such amazing talents and learning how to best approach each session, so that every actor is not only comfortable but feels free to experiment, and they seem to be pleased with the process too. I'm getting to bust out all my theatre training and it feels like home. I'm recording bits of that process as we go so you can hear how it's going, too.

 I have many more sessions booked and a few more actors to talk to, pacing them out purely as my current budget allows, and I think you'll enjoy some of the people we've picked and the performances we're getting. I'm also in contact with some artist buddies of mine who are helping me design some assets for the project so we can make it look real snazzy, and the ideas are shaping up nicely as we actually figure out how to best present a basic house style for certain aspects. And, last but not least, the final episode- the one I've been having so much trouble writing- is finally coming together. I had a long chat with a friend and together we had a bit of a breakthrough in how to present it. Not much I can give away, but know that it's really starting to look like a completed script, and I couldn't be happier.

 That's everything I have so far. I may have to put together an update video to secure more funding, but I also have these other drafts now on the go, so things are looking fairly bright for the next few months. I'm going to circle back and get that big, big tv show video done too- once again, I promised it too soon, and really need to get it completed. Keep your eyes peeled, B-Gang.

 Til then, my lovelies!

-B