Yup, on all of that. I was a commercial director through much of my career. and the only one for 8 years in our company; but, I was also responsible for variety programs, until the money losing low cost News took over and incorporated dumb downed entertainment (like interviews, trailers, mass promotion, and the like) in local media to get those longed for ratings. It worked!

We once setup a full studio with kids and Hot Wheels and tracks for Mattel which was a lot of fun, and there was a time when blue screens ruled; but, partly because blue was and is a popular clothing colour (amongst other things), green screens became the norm. I can remember experimentation with yellow screens (other colours can work with varying responses), but that didn’t last long. Telling someone not to wear blue in front of a blue screen is like telling someone not to wear lines to prevent moire. http://www.mathematik.com/Moire/

Britain historically advanced the high end music videos with groups like the Beatles, Bowie, and progressive rock
Supergroups to be brief. They still hold a reputation for their work causing many groups from this side of the pond to show up there.

A great and adaptable crew is key, but hours and timelines are brutal. The glamour can wear thin sometimes, especially with clients (even music video ones) that want champagne production on a beer budget. Creative simplicity can be your friend at times. Just like with music, a feeling of accomplishment when things gel as planned are a natural high that gets you through to the next challenge with the next team.
Pretty talented girlfriend, Paul. Sounds like a keeper.
Glad things went well, and it’s great that a good time was had by all.

Keep rawkin’.

FSB

Interesting tidbit on the moiré effect, FSB. I did not know what it is so I looked it up. Thanks for the info, FSB. Here's the definition that I found:

"When odd stripes and patterns appear in your images, this is called a moiré effect. This visual perception occurs when a fine pattern on your subject meshes with the pattern on the imaging chip of your camera, and you see a third separate pattern. (This happens to me a lot when I take a photo of my laptop screen)."

I never knew what caused that. Now I do.

I'm getting back on the regular daily routine, after getting back from Alabama. I really like Alabama. Nice folks, and beautiful land.

I learned to play the guitar today. Started after breakfast and worked my way up to Lunch. It was hard but I did it. Whats the fuss about.