First vlog post

Well, I am now a video blogger. Here’s my first vlog post:

Click here to see video

Impressions of video blogging so far: It took longer than I anticipated to put a simple two-minute segment together, but it was fun, even though I’m not terribly happy with the results. :) (In my mind’s eye it was an amazing work of art, but somewhere along the pipeline it got run over and squished around a few times.) But these vlog posts will get better. Believe me. Other than that, I’ll try scripting my next post beforehand so it’ll come together better. But at the same time I don’t know if I want it to be scripted — real reality as opposed to artificial reality (reality TV, etc.) is one of the things about vlogging that got me interested in the first place. Anyway, more to come later.

Oh, and Top of the Mountains now has a new banner. The old one just didn’t sit right with me — the typography wasn’t strong enough.

Ben, let me be the very first to congratulate you on your first vlog. There is a growing community of us. Welcome. As you find your voice, think about how you, Ben, can best utilize this awesome technology. The world needs another strong voice… especially from someone who reads. Imagine this: How would CS Lewis vlog? Good luck.

Thanks for your support. :) And even more thanks for the direction — I agree with you and will do my best to do so.

Great intro video Ben. I can’t believe that you know so many languages, but can’t cook? Did I see cooking for dummies in there with all those classics? Welcome to the vlogosphere.

hmm, good blog, welcome to the vlogging community, and for pete’s sakes don’t be self- concious at all, let it all go.

Hi Ben, that was a fantastic intro video! Welcome to the vlogging community. Be aware, this vlogging stuff is addictive :) I’ll be keeping my eyes open for more videos from you!

I’m subscribed…I liked this video…I’m just sad that Markus stole my joke about the cooking for dummiies book…he is a quick one…I am excited to see where this goes, keep it up!