Choosing Music

So, I have committed to creating video yearbooks for two Grade 2 classes at our local Elementary School, they happen to be my sons' classes. I am attending as many school and class events as I possibly can, recording the highlights of each one on video. Now, I decided that instead of leaving it all to the last minute, like I normally would, I would turn over a new leaf, and start assembling what I've got so far. We'll see how that goes.

Anyway, the first decision that needs to be made is the music. (Technically, I could edit the whole thing and put the music on later, but I think the finished product flows better when the music is taken into consideration while editing video.) But I am having a hard time figuring out where to begin when choosing music. On www.smallwonder.ca, there is a question of the week that refers to just this dilemma, so I read my own advice. That was really helpful.

Considering the age of the children who are starring in the video, the fact that it is related to school, learning and the classroom, and the potential likes and dislikes of the parents watching the video, as well as the number of different preferences involved, I am feeling overwhelmed by this choice. And I need to find 2 different songs!

Any suggestions? Anyone? Please?

Movie Monday

A movie that is not new, but not everyone has seen it.



And a bonus movie...this is new!

Whose Idea Was This?

Tomorrow is Movie Monday, and I have no movie. Aaaaaaah!!!

Check back tomorrow to see if I pull a rabbit out of the hat...so to speak.

Where Have All The Lists Gone

I know, I know, but I have been travelling! And recovering from travelling!

Here is a list of places I'd like to take my kids:

Ottawa (I think they should see where our government lives.)
Australia (They have a few friends in school from there.)
Budapest (Their grandfather came from there.)
Saskatchewan (More grandparents came from there.)
The Moon (Come on, if it was possible, wouldn't you?)
Hawaii (Oops, that one is just for me!)

Think of all the great Travelling Toth videos to come.

Movie Monday

On Top Of The World

FYI: This video was shot using my new Kodak Zi6, which I really like so far. As you will see, it has a few limitations, (the quality of the original video is far superior to this web version) but for a tiny, inexpensive HD camera, its awesome! (I will post a more extensive review soon.)

A Northern New Year List

Here, in no particular order, is a list of the things I have experienced during this trip to the North. Some good, some bad, some funny, some not so much. All part of a trip I'm glad I took and I'll never forget.

-I have seen my baby become friends with a dog.
-I have felt -44C air on my cheeks.
-I attended my niece's First Communion.
-I sat in a church where the Father was wearing snow pants under his robe. (I bet you can't say that.)
-I had a personal tour of an oil & gas plant. Very interesting.
-I heard the words "You are not flying home today."
-I watched the Flames kick the Oilers butts on New Year's Eve. :-)
-I went to sleep at 11:50pm on New Year's Eve. :-(
-I stayed up all night with my baby who didn't want to sleep.
-I've seen the Northern Lights streaking across the night sky.
-I have been the passenger in a vehicle driving on a road made of ice on a frozen river.
-I shot some great video of a place I am fortunate to have visited. (Video to be blogged later.)

Its been an amazing experience. Now, if only they'd let me leave!