Recording audio tracks of older blog post articles seemed like a good idea at the time. Not everyone has time to read. Some people prefer to listen.

Simple.

I decided to start at the beginning, with this blog post.

At least I tried.

They do say that all writing is rewriting. That the true craft of writing is in the edit. Whoever they are, I agree with them. While I would sometimes rather it wasn’t the case, that the words might just flow, effortlessly woven into lyrical phrases, alighting on the page like a slow but playful dance; Erudite and enigmatic down to the last syllable.

Well, it didn’t read quite like that.

It read more like I had written it under a table, in the back of a pick up, on a bumpy road, on a hot day, whilst having to wear clothing that was too small for me.

Clearly it was not my finest work.

The ideas it contained were fair enough, but their delivery had about as much charm as a chemical toilet.

So I rewrote it, and then I recorded it.

It was still a bit clunky in places, but I’m not going to admit it to anyone.

It was then I had the brilliant idea that I would also put it up on YouTube. All I needed to do was grab a few apt stills. Stick them in and Bob, as they used to say, would be my uncle.

It was then that I discovered Pexels.

Firstly, I love making things out of found materials. Repurposing found footage, not unlike finding alternate uses for glass jars and metal coat hangers, brings me joy. My first fuller length film was made in a similar way. Secondly, the footage is free to use with a donation option.

I love filming. I love recording image, directing actors, and moving with a camera. I just currently don’t have time to film anything much longer than the occasional YouTube Vlog posts or Instagram Reels.

Pexels, and the quality content shared by its community, was a revelation; A joyful revelation.

24 hours later I had a 20 minute short.

I can’t imagine I will be doing it again in a hurry. I can’t remember the last time I pulled an all nighter editing.

Although, I have to say, while it was effort, and uncomfortable at times, I loved every minute of it. I love it because I get lost in it. The time passes faster than I notice. First it’s 1:30am, then 3am, then it’s getting light outside, and then it is daytime.

Here it is.

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